Soooo....

[Not Afraid]

Mate !! That's THE funniest thing I've heard for ages !! Were they cute?, did you get pics ?

I didn't even know what was going on (as I was doing Suduko puzzles, naked, in bed). Chris yells, Lisa are you decent? I quickly put on PJs and cam out of hiding but the hubbub was over by then.

[Nephythys]

So-

It is snowing...again!

I am in frozen hell- I may not see the surface of my street until March or later.

My area of town may get 8-12 more inches- on top of the piles we already have.

AUGH!

Today is Rose's 7th Birthday- I should have called in and stayed home.

[Ruthie]

BTW I pity the poor person who tries to read this thread from the beginning !! :D

That would be me . . . I gave up and hopped to the end and started backwards. :p (I hope this is like the tongue hanging out, I am a dork kitty - that is what I am meaning)

[Ruthie]

Today is Rose's 7th Birthday- I should have called in and stayed home.


awww Happy Birthday, little Rose . . . what a pretty name. :)

[blueerica]

Awww... Happy Birthday to Rose!!

On a less happy note, I'm still steaming over my $50 parking ticket I found on my car this morning.... GRRRR... Apparently, you can't be just a minute late to move your car for the street sweeper. BOOO

[Capt Jack]

So....like, I quit smoking the first of the year (again). Ive fudged once or twice but overall, so far so good. no one has died from or over it....yet

however, so far every day, about 2 or 3, the patch Im wearing (I think) runs out and I start itching all over. I start realllllly wanting a smoke and annoy the hell out of people with my restlessness.
its makin me nuts. whats worse, I think its making the people around me nuts as well. poor bastards.

anyone have any tips to keep me on track? or at least to keep me from backsliding even more than I have? I'll be facing my first weekend sans cigs and fear just surrendering to it.

[lashbear]

Chris yells, Lisa are you decent?

I am Decent....... I am also Naked.

I loved that movie.

[CoasterMatt]

A kid just made me cry at work...

I'll post later when I'm not a blubbering mess.

[lashbear]

A kid just made me cry at work...

I'll post later when I'm not a blubbering mess.

Good cry, not bad cry, I hope. :eek:

[mousepod]

I wanna hear CoasterMatt's story!

[CoasterMatt]

OK, lil bit of a GOOD cry...

My favorite part of where I work, is seeing people interact with the characters (Shrek, Donkey, Beetlejuice, and the Beat Cops are the ones I see most). I interact with the characters alot, and often times, they bring guests over. Early in my shift, Beetlejuice brought a family over, and said "Here's my buddy Matt, I'm sure he can take care of ya". It turns out, the family had been having a bad vacation - ugliness at the airport, hotel accomodations that stunk, and the kids didn't even want to visit Universal. BUT!!! I gave them my all, and by the end of it, even the most sour looking of the sourpuss kids was rarin' to go... I gave the parents some tips to help enjoy their day as well, and told them I'd be here all day if they had any questions later on. Flash Forward to about 4 o' clock.
The family comes back - beaming! The youngest kid, about 6 years old or so, pulls out an autograph book, full of signatures from around the park. "Could you sign this please?" I couldn't believe it! a lil kid asked for MY AUTOGRAPH! I'm not a character, or even particularly entertaining, but I made an impact on this kid and family. I don't care what the rest of the day brings - this made my week!

[lizziebith]

So....like, I quit smoking the first of the year (again). Ive fudged once or twice but overall, so far so good. no one has died from or over it....yet

however, so far every day, about 2 or 3, the patch Im wearing (I think) runs out and I start itching all over. I start realllllly wanting a smoke and annoy the hell out of people with my restlessness.
its makin me nuts. whats worse, I think its making the people around me nuts as well. poor bastards.

anyone have any tips to keep me on track? or at least to keep me from backsliding even more than I have? I'll be facing my first weekend sans cigs and fear just surrendering to it.


Hold on...hubby and I are going to try again! Last year we quit about six times. People laugh -- but that's quite a few cigs NOT smoked from where we sit. Anyway, I'm looking at quitting Sunday night. In the past, I'd get throught weekends by programming the hell out of them: try scheduling art projects, reading in the park (near the kids on swings -- so you won't be tempted even though outside), going indoor places where you can't smoke.

As to the afternoon crawlies -- try the gum (or lozenge) at times on top of the patch. It won't kill you, and is better than going back on the cigs. Sometimes you just need that little bump past a craving.

Good luck!

[blueerica]

That is the sweetest thing ever, CoasterMatt!!!!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm not a character, ...

Well, that can be debated! :rolleyes:

Good Job Matt!!:snap: :snap: Well done!

[BarTopDancer]

however, so far every day, about 2 or 3, the patch Im wearing (I think) runs out and I start itching all over.

Those damn patches are so hard to keep lit!

[Nephythys]

awww Happy Birthday, little Rose . . . what a pretty name. :)

Thank you- she is my youngest. Adriana Rose-but no one ever calls her by her first name.

I wuv her SO big!!:D

[Capt Jack]

hmm...hang out where I simply cant smoke. might be a good call.
thanks. looks like I'll be hangin at Chuck E Cheese this weekend.

:P thanks and good luck to both of you as well. truly, I do already feel different...and probably smell a bit different too. that cannot possibly be a bad thing, eh?

[Drince88]

Too Cool Coaster Matt!

Capt Jack - Good for you - I have no advice, but seems like a 'double up' either of a new patch or gum when it gets bad would be better than lighting up.

[mousepod]

Great story, CoasterMatt. You certainly are a character...

As far as quitting smoking goes... I admit that it took me many tries, but I finally quit cold turkey. It's stuck so far. Whenever I think of the patch, I think of the episode of News Radio when Phil Hartman's character puts an entire box of patches on at once. Cue ambulance...

[CoasterMatt]

I just got word that somebody didn't like my joking manner... A guy can't get a break around here. :(

[Ruthie]

The family comes back - beaming! The youngest kid, about 6 years old or so, pulls out an autograph book, full of signatures from around the park. "Could you sign this please?" I couldn't believe it! a lil kid asked for MY AUTOGRAPH! I'm not a character, or even particularly entertaining, but I made an impact on this kid and family. I don't care what the rest of the day brings - this made my week!

Awww, that is just cool!

[katiesue]

Great story Matt.

The munchikin went through an autograph phase. She got a notebook and she'd ask everyone for their autograph, the checker, the bagger, the lady at the hallmark store. Everyone was so sweet to her about it.

[Prudence]

Stupid corded bodice. Stupid cords. Grrr.

[Kevy Baby]

I don't care what the rest of the day brings - this made my week!Thank you for sharing that story Matt! It made me well up a bit!

I just got word that somebody didn't like my joking manner... A guy can't get a break around here. :(WTF?!? At work or here on LoT?

Stupid corded bodice. Stupid cords. Grrr.Yeah, but it'll make your boobs look great!

http://dailyblabber.ivillage.com/entertainment/archives/06_Emmy_Ellen3.jpg

[CoasterMatt]

At work... a guest got grumbly at me because they asked "Which way to the restrooms", and I replied "Well, you should probably walk, quickly - THAT WAY!" - the dude's kids thought it was funny...

[BarTopDancer]

hmm...hang out where I simply cant smoke. might be a good call.
thanks. looks like I'll be hangin at Chuck E Cheese this weekend.

:P thanks and good luck to both of you as well. truly, I do already feel different...and probably smell a bit different too. that cannot possibly be a bad thing, eh?

Go here (http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=33568) and print it out. Make copies and keep it wherever you may want to smoke.

[BarTopDancer]

...

So I was driving home from the game tonightwtf happened to my Ducks?! and I pulled up along side two huge busses that said "Department of Homeland Security". No back window, all side windows were blocked out.

Interesting.

[Kevy Baby]

Go here (http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=33568) and print it out. Make copies and keep it wherever you may want to smoke.And if that doesn't work, go here (http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-85185).

So I was driving home from the game tonightwtf happened to my Ducks?! and I pulled up along side two huge busses that said "Department of Homeland Security". No back window, all side windows were blocked out.

Interesting.They were going to my house.

And I don't want to talk about it.

[RStar]

And if that doesn't work, go here (http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-85185).That reminds me of my mom's Liver & Onions dinner when I was growing up! Yummy! :eek:

[lashbear]

I used the patches and "topped up" using one of the inhalers (like a short cigarette holder with a nicotine capsile contained in it) whenever I went out to a bar or something.

It really helped with the "drink in one hand, ciggie (or inhaler) in the other" habit. It was this combination that finally allowed me to wuit after 18 years of smoking (and I was a 50 a day guy in the end too)

[lashbear]

Oh, and REALLY well done, Matt - I can't wait to see you in action (er, so to speak)

[CoasterMatt]

Just please, no comments about the horrible costume.

[Kevy Baby]

Just please, no comments about the horrible costume.I won't if you post photos

[lashbear]

we wants the costume !

[Strangler Lewis]

So....like, I quit smoking the first of the year (again). Ive fudged once or twice but overall, so far so good. no one has died from or over it....yet

however, so far every day, about 2 or 3, the patch Im wearing (I think) runs out and I start itching all over. I start realllllly wanting a smoke and annoy the hell out of people with my restlessness.
its makin me nuts. whats worse, I think its making the people around me nuts as well. poor bastards.

anyone have any tips to keep me on track? or at least to keep me from backsliding even more than I have? I'll be facing my first weekend sans cigs and fear just surrendering to it.

The stern disapproval of my girlfriend helped me get over the top. So I'll say it: "Don't be a p****." Also, leaving my smoker friends in Berkeley, where, in the mid 80s, smoking in bars and cafes was required by local ordinance helped immeasurably. So I would say avoid bars and other contexts where you would habitually light up. Keep busy.

[CoasterMatt]

Here's me on a happy day at work...
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/MattWork.JPG

[wendybeth]

So....like, I quit smoking the first of the year (again). Ive fudged once or twice but overall, so far so good. no one has died from or over it....yet

however, so far every day, about 2 or 3, the patch Im wearing (I think) runs out and I start itching all over. I start realllllly wanting a smoke and annoy the hell out of people with my restlessness.
its makin me nuts. whats worse, I think its making the people around me nuts as well. poor bastards.

anyone have any tips to keep me on track? or at least to keep me from backsliding even more than I have? I'll be facing my first weekend sans cigs and fear just surrendering to it.


I quit nearly 2 and 1/2 years ago, and even now get the occasional nic fit. I keep a stash of the 2 mg Commit lozenges handy- it's kept me from backsliding, and I like them much better than the gum. (They last longer as well). I would always cheat when I quit in the past, and give up because I was convinced I couldn't do it. Believe me, if I can quit, anyone can! Best of luck to you, Jack.:snap::cool::snap:

[Prudence]

I almost feel sorry for the Cowboys. Almost.


But not quite.

[RStar]

Here's me on a happy day at work...

Hey, hey, hey! Krispy Kreme! I'd be happy too!!

[lashbear]

Here's me on a happy day at work...
I'm not wearing any pants. Film at eleven.

But you ARE wearing pants, Blanche, ya ARE !

PS: Sexy legs too - always a bonus. :evil:

[BarTopDancer]

PS: Sexy legs too - always a bonus. :evil:

Rob and Matt sittin in a tree K I S S I N G

[NickO'Time]

Entertaining a baby.:)

[RStar]

Sexy legs too - always a bonus.And cool glasses :cool: :snap: .........

[Gemini Cricket]

Happy Matt w/ donuts. :)



Can I just say I hate those dancing shadow banner ads from LowerMyBills.com? Really stupid and really annoying.

[Not Afraid]

Entertaining a baby.:)

I bet baby would be even more entertained if you took her to DL! :evil:

(But, not until I get rid of my cold).

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I bet baby would be even more entertained if you took her to DL! :evil:


I think baby is only a day or two old. Probably not quite ready for a hub meet. :)

Congrats again, TicToc!

[Not Afraid]

Nonsense!

[Kevy Baby]

I think baby is only a day or two old. Probably not quite ready for a hub meet. :)Pshaw!

[lashbear]

a hub meet. :)!

If you drank cocktails at a Hub meet, would they be called "HubCaps" ?

[Kevy Baby]

If you drank cocktails at a Hub meet, would they be called "HubCaps" ?No, they would be calling Disney Security :p

[MouseWife]

At work... a guest got grumbly at me because they asked "Which way to the restrooms", and I replied "Well, you should probably walk, quickly - THAT WAY!" - the dude's kids thought it was funny... :snap:


Dads want kids to laugh at their jokes. :rolleyes:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

My goodness, I'm behind here.

Matt - you freakin' ROCK. :snap:

Those that quit smoking or are working on it - you ROCK too. :snap: I visited my parents this weekend and was once again forced to breathe the air in that place. Not only are my parents nowhere near quitting, but my youngest brothers also smoke now. It's horribly depressing. :( Not to mention disgusting. Whenever I get out of there my clothes reek. Just spending an afternoon in there is like smoking a few myself.

I don't feel well this morning. :( Headache and weak. While waiting for water to boil and tea to brew I had to sit down. Bleah. Hope I'm feeling better by noon, when I need to be at work.

[Ghoulish Delight]

A friend of mine has worked for the last couple of years at a small digital effects company in L.A. They do mostly tv shows, commercials, etc. The company is divided basically into two units: 3D effects and 2D effects.

He hated the job. And he summed up the problems with the company with these two simple facts:

The head of the 3D side of the house has one eye.

The director of the 2D side of the house (essentially, green screen world),
is red-green colorblind.

[Capt Jack]

...he summed up the problems with the company with these two simple facts:

The head of the 3D side of the house has one eye.

The director of the 2D side of the house (essentially, green screen world),
is red-green colorblind.



you gotta be kidding

[Ghoulish Delight]

you gotta be kidding
I wish I were. I wish I were.

[MouseWife]

I visited my parents this weekend and was once again forced to breathe the air in that place...Whenever I get out of there my clothes reek. Just spending an afternoon in there is like smoking a few myself.

I don't feel well this morning. :( Headache and weak.

I did take that last part of of context....

I so feel for you. Smoking/not smoking has been a big issue in our home. People are insulted when we tell them to go outside and around the corner. Now, I actually ask them not to smoke at all because I feel bad about the smoke wafting to the neighbors homes.

A big giant problem, my sons' best friend comes from a home where both parents smoke and think second hand smoke is a big hooey. Let's not look at the fact both kids are always sick...When the kid gets in my car he smells like an ashtray. I rarely let my son go to their house {for every other reason it is safe, they are nice people, great parents} because he comes home sick and we have to stick him straight into the shower and wash his clothes.

What I took out of context~do you think you are sick from having to be around the smoke? I know when I would go to bingo with my mother, I would leave feeling sick and ready to hurl. {I know, why go to bingo? we'd try and sit as far from the smoking area but it still drifts}.

I know it is hard to quit smoking. I also give big giant :snap: :snap: to anyone working on getting smoking out of their lives.

It is such a difficult subject, smokers' rights.

[katiesue]

I think baby is only a day or two old. Probably not quite ready for a hub meet. :)



We took Maddy when she was 10 days old, in the pouring rain. It's never too early.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

What I took out of context~do you think you are sick from having to be around the smoke? No. I hit Disneyland after seeing the parents on Sunday. I didn't eat for the longest time, and then didn't have any drink with dinner. Then we screamed "ROCKIN'!" on every ride we rode. Didn't drink any water at all that night and ended up with a headache. I knew in the morning that it had to do with my lack of liquids. I've had some water and a cup of tea and feel much better now.

It may be affected by the smoke but I can't say that in honesty.

It is such a difficult subject, smokers' rights.Totally. I grew up around it and was just as annoyed as my parents were when they outlawed smoking in restaurants and bars. I thought it was an infringement. But as an adult traveling to Vegas and out of the country, I've realized what allowing smoking indoors does. I'm now a full supporter of the smoking bans. I do wish that businesses had thought to outlaw smoking for themselves first. I would have spent money at places that made this decision on their own. I hate when we have to legislate common sense.

ETA - that said, I wouldn't have a problem with letting my child play at a smoker's house, occasionally. It didn't hurt me that much I guess, and I lived in it, day in, day out.

[lashbear]

The head of the 3D side of the house has one eye..

So did André De Toth, who directed the 3D classic "House Of Wax" with Vincent Price. :snap:

[CoasterMatt]

The challenge of the day - STAY AWAKE!!

[MouseWife]

I hate when we have to legislate common sense.

ETA - that said, I wouldn't have a problem with letting my child play at a smoker's house, occasionally. It didn't hurt me that much I guess, and I lived in it, day in, day out.

Agreed.

I wonder if my sensitivity to the smoke is because we have eliminated it so much from our lives? You know, once you get used to something it doesn't bother you? The Boy, too. I swear if we let him go over to his friends for a couple of days in a row he gets really sick. I think it also may be our sinuses are sensitive.

Stay awake. Sometimes that is so hard. As I get my 3rd cup of joe....:coffee:

[wendybeth]

Anyone who lives in SoCal and finds cigarette smoke disgusting needs to take a peek at all the SMOG in your air. I mean, really- I have never been to a place more obsessed about individuals smoking and less concerned about something I consider far more insidious. (I no longer smoke, but I fully support smokers rights). I love SoCal, but I could never live there because the pollution wreaks havoc on my allergies. (Plus, the humidity really ****s with my hair).


On another note, we have some very sad kitties in the house tonight. We finally took down the Lurking Tree. We're gonna have to spread around the kitty treats liberally to get through this unscathed.

NA just might have to come up for a visit. Seriously, these cats are just pathetic. First, they laid under the tree while I dismantled it, then they started fighting, then Samwise decided to park it in an American Girl doll box and refuses to come out. Tori gave up and put a blankie on him. For God's sake, we left the Barbie tree up in Tori's room! Isn't that enough?

[Gemini Cricket]

Tech question:
If one of my tabs is on LoT and the other is on MC, will it say I'm online on both boards at the same time?

[wendybeth]

Tech question:
If one of my tabs is on LoT and the other is on MC, will it say I'm online on both boards at the same time?

Here it says you're searching forums.

[BarTopDancer]

Tech question:
If one of my tabs is on LoT and the other is on MC, will it say I'm online on both boards at the same time?

Yes. Those are two distinct windows that are open.

[RStar]

Anyone who lives in SoCal and finds cigarette smoke disgusting needs to take a peek at all the SMOG in your air. I mean, really- I have never been to a place more obsessed about individuals smoking and less concerned about something I consider far more insidious. I don't trust air I can't see! And I love my air chuncky style anyway.

In fact we even have Air Bars here with flavored air. We wouldn't know how to breath in a fresh air environment.

And we don't have near the humidity of the southern united states, eastern seaboard south of New England, or Florida. The humidity here yesterday was 8% BTW.

[lizziebith]

I always thought we in SoCal had low humidity, relatively speaking! My stepmom visits from N. Carolina and complains that her skin is cracking while we feel suffocated from the [relative] moisture that occasionally floats by.

*shrugs in confusion*

Oh but on smoking. Weren't all the studies on second-hand smoke based on people who lived their lives indoors with heavy smokers? I remember something like that from high school. I've never tried to be rude about it, but it seems silly when people have walked by, outdoors, near trucks, and have given the fake cough and dirty look to me when I was blowing UP. I've long felt that the anti-smoking battle was just mis-directed anger at the easy target (your smoking neighbor) rather than the unassailable nasty polluter it would take 4 generations to sue successfully for the real damage to your system. Still, quitting is good for me on a personal level. :)

[Kevy Baby]

I'm a non smoker who is sometimes put off by the smell of cigarette smoke. I firmly believe that we have gone way too far in the battle against smoking and smokers.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Japanese TV always has the BEST ideas for exploiting women...

http://www.glumbert.com/media/rodeo

[LSPoorEeyorick]

"How dare you do such a thing to me! How dare you do such a thing to me!"

(I'm not offended. That's a "Soup" reference.)

[wendybeth]

And we don't have near the humidity of the southern united states, eastern seaboard south of New England, or Florida. The humidity here yesterday was 8% BTW.



Trust me, it's humid compared to here. I did live in Fla for a bit, which is why I have no desire to go back.

[Gemini Cricket]

Florida = Horrida
:(


Huuuuuumid and no wind in August's 100 degree weather. Bleh!

[blueerica]

OK... I need to look up Huntington Beach's construction start time policy. I mean to do it every time jackhammers go off at some neighbor's house at 7 AM, but seriously... this time it's out of control. Ugh.

I remember being told as a child to only call people between 9AM and 9PM. Now, I can understand construction crews not wanting to work until 9, but it's it at least common decency to start at... I don't know... 8 or 8:30?

I can't even think it's so loud... :( I don't know how I'm supposed to work today.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Its official... I'm addicted to Hot Chocolate.

I tried to cut back, but having free hot coco at work is just to much to avoid. I tried cuting back to 2 cups a day, then 1 cup, then I tried the No Sugar added and that didn't work.

Now they just got Swiss Miss brand and I am so doomed. :(

[lashbear]

Japanese TV always has the BEST ideas for exploiting women...

http://www.glumbert.com/media/rodeo

I used to stay up for hours watching Japanese TV - it's the BEST !! :D

[lashbear]

OK... I need to look up Huntington Beach's construction start time policy. I mean to do it every time jackhammers go off at some neighbor's house at 7 AM, but seriously... this time it's out of control. Ugh.

I remember being told as a child to only call people between 9AM and 9PM. Now, I can understand construction crews not wanting to work until 9, but it's it at least common decency to start at... I don't know... 8 or 8:30?

I can't even think it's so loud... :( I don't know how I'm supposed to work today.

Here they can start at 7am ! (on weekdays)

[blueerica]

/sigh. I looked out to there to see how far all this noise got them... not very far. I'm glad I'll be gone all day tomorrow. It is literally impossible for me to work, so I'm just relaxing, doing some organizing and other stuff. I'm kinda ticked right now. :( OK, I'm really ticked.

[CoasterMatt]

I just watched Spongebob and Dora lead about 10 people past here playing "Follow the Leader"

[Prudence]

The temperature is dropping to well below freezing - fast. The DoT has been sending bulletins to online sites and radio, urging motorists to head home ASAP. Most of the late evening classes here have been cancelled.

My class? Going on as scheduled. Until 9:30, even though the roads are supposed to be frozen by 8. And it's the first week of class, so if we don't attend we're automatically dropped.

It's so nice to know that they care about my safety.

[Strangler Lewis]

It's so nice to know that they care about my safety.

When the Whittier Narrows quake occurred in the late 1980s, I was working a secretarial job in West L.A. in a ten story building. Nobody said not to come in, so I drove in from Long Beach. There were aftershocks. I thought it perhaps prudent to leave. Everyone thought that was silly. However, when the news came in that someone had been killed by a collapsing garage, several people went to move their cars to the street.

[MouseWife]

When any type of incident occurs {earthquakes, 9-11, the fires that shut down the schools, etc.} my husband has to be at work. He manages the building so he has to oversee what goes on, direct and help prevent problems.

It is quite upsetting to me because sometimes, we really need him here at home.

Hmm. A friend of mine works the nightshift in Auburn, WA. I've wondered how she does on nights like this....

[Not Afraid]

One of my pet sitting cohorts is snowed in in BC at the moment.

[Kevy Baby]

Japanese TV always has the BEST ideas for exploiting women...

http://www.glumbert.com/media/rodeoBrilliant friggin' video.

"Japanese Bikini Rodeo Pie Fight"

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Brilliant friggin' video.

"Japanese Bikini Rodeo Pie Fight"
Y'know, I think I understand men's sexuality quite a bit...but I'll never understand why something like this is sexy. Men. :rolleyes: ;)

[Kevy Baby]

I don't know if this is "sexy". More like "sexy in its 'so stupid its funny and we get to see hot chicks doing stupid things just so we can look at hot chicks' kind of way"

Its a dumb guy thing.

[MouseWife]

Oh gawd. I wish I hadn't seen the beginning of 'The Medium'.

[Kevy Baby]

Dear my Bearded Dragons:

It is the dead of Winter. You should be sleeping. It is NOT Spring. You should not be horny. Knock it off!!

[Gemini Cricket]

A reason why I may actually go to a soccer game for the first time in my life... (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/beckham.mls/index.html?cnn=yes)

[Mousey Girl]

I am really sick of not having DSL at home... 2 weeks and no internet service. I have tried to call to report it, but 90 mins on hold, without ever talking to anyone really annoys me. *sigh*

On the plus side, it is supposed to snow here tomorrow. They are forcasting "novelty snow." It isn't expected to be very much, or to stick, but enough for us to say "wow."

Saturday Nickolas and I will be taking our final trip to DLR before our passes expire on Sunday. I am really looking forward to going, I just hope that the Grapevine will be open when we head out in the morning.

[RStar]

Dear my Bearded Dragons:

It is the dead of Winter. You should be sleeping. It is NOT Spring. You should not be horny. Knock it off!!

So....are the vocal durring sex?? :D

[SacTown Chronic]

Finally, an honest sports blog: Nation Of Islam Sportsblog (http://nationofislamsportsblog.blogspot.com/)

For those that watched the USC-Michigan Rose Bowl, one of the larger stories after the Black Trojans of USC disembowled the Dark Wolverines of Michigan, was the young USC cheerleader and her unfortunately high riding undergarment.

A young, WHITE female USC cheerleader's buttocks were exposed in all their orbital glory. The onion shaped booty, free of the obstruction of the expected fabric overture, bouncing and rippling in a glorious display of athleticism and rhythmic undulation. Now, certainly as a Negro man, this tantalizing display of white gluteal magnificence was appreciated. And, in the future, encouraged. But, despite this obvious effort to distract the Negro viewer from the objectification of the Negro athletes, one can not help feel that if the cheerleader were a Nubian sister the story would have been buried and ignored.

Do you mean to tell me that not one pair of Nubian buttocks have escaped the imprisonment of the white man's cheerleader uniform and been exposed for all the world to see? This is not remotely believeable. Have you seen the size of the typical Nubian cheerleader buttock? Do you know what a hottentot is? And not one instance of this happening?

[Not Afraid]

WOW! That's some great writing!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I had to google hottentot.

[Strangler Lewis]

I had to google hottentot.

I had to hotten googletot.
I have a rotten noodlepot
To keep my poodle Cottonhot.

[Not Afraid]

Then, please explain what this is allabout.

[BarTopDancer]

It's been lovely, but I have to scream now.

[BarTopDancer]

And just so everyone is clear, it is not a good idea on how to keep instructions on how to access your email IN your email.

[RStar]

And just so everyone is clear, it is not a good idea on how to keep instructions on how to access your email IN your email.

Oh, I thought that's what your avator was....

[MouseWife]

I am sooo cold.

I am trying not to forget the t.v. I want to watch tonight~

Anyone else watch 'Men In Trees'?

I am sooo cold.

BtD~that sucks. It is like with all of the memberships I have on line, most of them don't let you pick a word or mix it with a number...like I can remember all of those numbers? Or even find the paper I've written it down on???

I think your avatar is a cool new dance step....:snap:

[Kevy Baby]

A reason why I may actually go to a soccer game for the first time in my life... (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/beckham.mls/index.html?cnn=yes)Same reason as me? To see Ginger Spice?

So....are they vocal during sex?? :DWe have them separated by gender. The girls are teasing the boys to get their attention and the boys are primping and preening in their dragonesque ways (puffing up their "beards" - the area under their chins - as seen in the photo hidden below for the squemish bar top dancers in the crowd, as well as head bobbing). We had a couple of the males go aftr each other the other day fighting over the females. No bloodshed or injuries, so we kept them together.

http://www.cws.org.au/graphics/images/wildlife_reptiles_bearded%20dragon.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

Oh, I thought that's what your avator was....

I think your avatar is a cool new dance step....:snap:

My avatar is the NES Contra cheat code.




BtD~that sucks. It is like with all of the memberships I have on line, most of them don't let you pick a word or mix it with a number...like I can remember all of those numbers? Or even find the paper I've written it down on???

It wasn't me, it was this girl at work who was trying to access her work email from home and she saved the instructions in her work email box instead of printing it out like I suggested.

as seen in the photo hidden below for the squemish bar top dancers in the crowd, as well as head bobbing).

Thank you! ;)

[Disneyphile]

This is me right now: :eek:

That is all.

[Kevy Baby]

This is me right now: :eek:You're giving FP a BJ?

[wendybeth]

It's 3 degrees outside right now.


(sigh)

[scaeagles]

Today I get the honor of going to "Pajamas and Pancakes with Pops" at kindergarten with my 5 year old beauty. There are times that make me love being a dad even more, and this is one of them.

Anyone want to guess what the letter of the week is?

And WB, I can relate to your cold weather. Today in Phoenix we're only supposed to be up to 62! Brrr......:)

[Kevy Baby]

And WB, I can relate to your cold weather. Today in Phoenix we're only supposed to be up to 62! Brrr......:)You're a bad bad man! :D

[NickO'Time]

Lack of sleep is worth every minute I can spend with my daughter. I mean it. I'm on cloud nine.

[Stan4dSteph]

A reason why I may actually go to a soccer game for the first time in my life... (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/beckham.mls/index.html?cnn=yes)This may get me to go to a game in NY as well. I'll need to check the schedule to see when NY plays LA. :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

And WB, I can relate to your cold weather. Today in Phoenix we're only supposed to be up to 62! Brrr......:)
Last night, after an evening outdoor jog, CP and I were sitting in our complex hot tub. It started to drizzle a little. It was aweful.


No, wait, the other thing. Awesome.

[Ghoulish Delight]

lol, I say that, then see this (http://knbc.nbcweatherplus.com/weathernews/10717409/detail.html?rss=la&psp=news).

[Strangler Lewis]

Lack of sleep is worth every minute I can spend with my daughter. I mean it. I'm on cloud nine.

Is this a birth announcement or did I miss one? No matter. Congratulations to you and yours. Enjoy these times. They go by pretty quickly.

Actually, the first year with our first kid went by pretty slowly as everything felt weighted with significance. But everything since then is just whizzing by.

[SacTown Chronic]

Congrats TicTocDragon!:snap:

[Mousey Girl]

During the last storm my outdoor thermometer was broken, but according to my car it was 30 when I took The Boy to school at 7:45. Since the temp is 3 degs off I know it was actually 27. Poor Pooh's auto waterer was frozen solid, so I had to leave him a tupper with non-icy water.

Nickolas was very upset when I told him that the forcasts had changed and it would not be snowing today.

On the almost plus side, I got a hold of DSL finally. AFter the Indian kept reading the same script over and over I politly asked for tier 2 (meaning someone in the U.S.A.). After talking to the tier 2 guy, they are sending someone out today. I know what's wrong, David knows what's wrong, now I just have to hope that they can fix the mess they created.

[BarTopDancer]

I need a cheap room, in Vegas, on or walking distance from the strip for the last weekend in Feb. Stop laughing.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Usually the cheapest on the strip, depending on which end you want to be closer to is Circus Circus or Excalibur. I detest both of them but they do tend to run a bit cheaper. And, as much as I hate to say it, I've actually done pretty well at Excalibur.

Plenty of cheap rooms to be had downtown but the cab fare will kill ya.

[CoasterMatt]

Which end of the strip?
Lemme know and I'll put my goons to work :)

[blueerica]

Hmm... flying out, then? I would suggest Sahara, but it's not super (as in "I wouldn't walk back to the hotel drunk") close. If the Tropicana's still open (they're due to renovate/somethingsomething) it might also be a good deal. There are few casinos in the middle that might prove cost-effective, though their prime location in the center of the strip might make them more expensive. Not to mention there's a big clown head outside of one of them (Boardwalk) and we both know how you feel about him.

[blueerica]

So.... in about 24 hours I'm going to be freezing my A$$ off. I couldn't find my long johns or my "silkies" (my chillier friends hopefully know what I'm talking about), so I know I'll have to buy them in Utah.

In other words... BRRRR.

[RStar]

So.... in about 24 hours I'm going to be freezing my A$$ off. I couldn't find my long johns or my "silkies" (my chillier friends hopefully know what I'm talking about), so I know I'll have to buy them in Utah.

In other words... BRRRR.

Have fun and stay warm in Utah!!

Keep this with you to stay warm ****:evil: ****

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm... flying out, then? I would suggest Sahara, but it's not super (as in "I wouldn't walk back to the hotel drunk") close. The monorail helps with that.

There are also lots of good options just off the strip.

[BarTopDancer]

Usually the cheapest on the strip, depending on which end you want to be closer to is Circus Circus or Excalibur. I detest both of them but they do tend to run a bit cheaper. And, as much as I hate to say it, I've actually done pretty well at Excalibur.

Plenty of cheap rooms to be had downtown but the cab fare will kill ya.

I love Excalibur - it's [usually] cheap, a bed, a shower and a place to change. That's all we need.

Circus Circus is EVIL EVIL EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They have CLOWNS! /sob!!!!!

Which end of the strip?
Lemme know and I'll put my goons to work :)

I PMed ya.

There are few casinos in the middle that might prove cost-effective, though their prime location in the center of the strip might make them more expensive. Not to mention there's a big clown head outside of one of them (Boardwalk) and we both know how you feel about him.

Problem with our standard digs is the price. $130 for Excalibur (and Hooters). We may stay there just to make my friend happy (but it's off the Strip and I dunno how close it is to walk).

NO CLOWNS!!!!!!!!!!!! /runs away sobbing

The monorail helps with that.

There are also lots of good options just off the strip.

The monorail is an option but by the time we factor in the cost of the monorail (or cabs) it will cost just as much to stay on the strip.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I love Excalibur - it's [usually] cheap, a bed, a shower and a place to change. That's all we need.

Circus Circus is EVIL EVIL EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They have CLOWNS! /sob!!!!!



I PMed ya.



Problem with our standard digs is the price. $130 for Excalibur (and Hooters). We may stay there just to make my friend happy (but it's off the Strip and I dunno how close it is to walk).

NO CLOWNS!!!!!!!!!!!! /runs away sobbing



The monorail is an option but by the time we factor in the cost of the monorail (or cabs) it will cost just as much to stay on the strip.
The Sahara's on the strip, just all the way at the north end. Generally you wouldn't need the monorail, but if you're at, say the Luxor and need to make it back to the Sahara, it's a good option. Of course, the last time I needed to do that, I just hopped on a bus for $1 (somehow I doubt they're still $1).

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I need a cheap room, in Vegas, on or walking distance from the strip for the last weekend in Feb. Stop laughing.

Yeah, Circus Circus is pretty cheep. There's a little place Slots-O-fun next door.

oh, and HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

[Capt Jack]

hate....H A T E Circus Circus. Always have. tacky to the nth degree.

Excalibur. yeah, I liked that. also did pretty well there.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

My problem with Excalibur basically boils down to two things: not really any good food options and just a little too family oriented. I'm a bit more old school when it comes to the latter.

[Capt Jack]

agree, but fortunately, as of last time I checked, they dont lock you in once you arrive. so the search for depravity can carry on as always

[Mousey Girl]

My problem with Excalibur basically boils down to two things: not really any good food options and just a little too family oriented. I'm a bit more old school when it comes to the latter.

I don't care much for it because of all of the hotels I have stayed in, they are the only one who doesn't have an in room safe.

[wendybeth]

lol, I say that, then see this (http://knbc.nbcweatherplus.com/weathernews/10717409/detail.html?rss=la&psp=news).



You guys will never be able to handle nuclear winter. :p



(our 'warming shelters' open when the temp dips to 5 degrees)

[Motorboat Cruiser]

agree, but fortunately, as of last time I checked, they dont lock you in once you arrive.

You're saying that you are allowed to leave the hotel you are staying at? C'mon, now you are just making things up.

;)

[€uroMeinke]

hate....H A T E Circus Circus. Always have. tacky to the nth degree.

But James Bond stayed there...

in the 70's


You mean it's lost it's luster?

[BarTopDancer]

We're driving but we like to park and walk. Normally we stay at the Monte Carlo, Excalibur or at a Hampton off the strip. The time we stayed at the Hampton Inn we had to drive back because their shuttle sucked. - no fun. I'm just shocked at the rates for when we are looking at going. There isn't a convention or anything in town, it's just an expensive weekend.

[Prudence]

You know what's fun? Going to a regional event and spotting some people from your local group and approaching them to say hi - and having them make eye contact and quickly look away and turn their back toward you in the universal sign for "I don't want to be seen talking to you."

Oh wait, that's not fun at all.

[Kevy Baby]

When faced with that situation (thankfully not that often), I go out of my way to make sure I talk to that person. Preferrably by joining a group discussion that the offensive offending person is involved in.

[CoasterMatt]

It's also fun to ask them if their herpes flare up has calmed down...

[MouseWife]

You know what's fun? Going to a regional event and spotting some people from your local group and approaching them to say hi - and having them make eye contact and quickly look away and turn their back toward you in the universal sign for "I don't want to be seen talking to you."

Oh wait, that's not fun at all.

You would know yourself what happened in this case but...

I have to say, I think sometimes if you aren't expecting to see someone somewhere you may not register them.

Maybe these people aren't so sharp?

Either way, don't take it personally. Who needs 'em right? You got me!!

Who the hell am I? I am MouseWife!! That's who! :D

{oh man, I must be overloaded with caffiene or something....I am not usually so bold :blush: }

[€uroMeinke]

I have to say, I think sometimes if you aren't expecting to see someone somewhere you may not register them.

I've definitely done this - not recognize someone outside their normal context. I went to a friend's party recently and someone I know from work was there and through most of the evening I just kept thinking to myself, "dang she looks familiar" - it wasn't until she came up to that I put two and two together and finally recognized who she was.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

You know what's fun? Going to a regional event and spotting some people from your local group and approaching them to say hi - and having them make eye contact and quickly look away and turn their back toward you in the universal sign for "I don't want to be seen talking to you."

Oh wait, that's not fun at all.

Eh, story of my life. :P

[BarTopDancer]

I've definitely done this - not recognize someone outside their normal context. I went to a friend's party recently and someone I know from work was there and through most of the evening I just kept thinking to myself, "dang she looks familiar" - it wasn't until she came up to that I put two and two together and finally recognized who she was.

This happened to me at Disneyland back in December. We were in the *spot* for fireworks and I saw someone who looked really familar. Made eye contact and I turned away, looked back and was like who is she, I know her. Took about 5 minutes and I realized it was a co-worker.

[RStar]

This happened to me at Disneyland back in December. We were in the *spot* for fireworks and I saw someone who looked really familar. Made eye contact and I turned away, looked back and was like who is she, I know her. Took about 5 minutes and I realized it was a co-worker.

Ya, this happened to me. Only it turned out to be......



My wife! Imagine my embarasment!

:D

[Prudence]

I have to say, I think sometimes if you aren't expecting to see someone somewhere you may not register them.


In this case, it was a kingdom-wide SCA event and the people involved are members of an SCA singing group in which I have participated for about 8 years, and prior to the event we had a "who's going to be there" roll call on-line. And we were supposed to meet up at some point during the weekend for a group sing. So I rather doubt the "not expecting" angle in this particular instance.

I'm not going to cry in my Wheaties, or anything, I'm just annoyed.

[MouseWife]

I'm not going to cry in my Wheaties... :snap: :snap:

[Not Afraid]

There are certain days when I am just in LOVE with the radio. The gems I hear while traveling about can enrich my day in a way that I find so fulfilling. Today was one of those days. God Bless NPR and KCRW.

[BarTopDancer]

Apartment hunting sucks.

[RStar]

Apartment hunting sucks.

You may want to go in and fix your ad for the couth.

Nearly New Full Size Couth - $350

And good luck with the apartment hunting. But worse than the hunting- is the apartment living! We moved six times in one year looking for one we were happy with. Never did find it, and bought a house.

Of course we lost the house and were back to renting, but hey! We are renting a house at least!!

[Kevy Baby]

Of course we lost the house and were back to renting, but hey! We are renting a house at least!!You lost it? Do you remember the last place you had it? Have you truly looked EVERYWHERE for it?

[lashbear]

Last night, after an evening outdoor jog, CP and I were sitting in our complex hot tub. It started to drizzle a little. It was aweful..

Well, try sitting in your simple hot tub instead. :p

[lashbear]

Simple hot tub...... get it?.....

Gee... this is my penultimate post..... Better go start a new thread ! I'll see you all there soon....

[RStar]

You lost it? Do you remember the last place you had it? Have you truly looked EVERYWHERE for it?

Yes, I checked at lost and found, but the one that was turned in was a different color. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Yawn. I woke up 20 minutes ago. I love 3-day weekends.

[CoasterMatt]

I hate 3 day weekends...

"Why are so many people here? We thought that nobody would be here, since it's a holiday"

Stupid people should be sterilized.

[wendybeth]

I hate 3 day weekends...

"Why are so many people here? We thought that nobody would be here, since it's a holiday"

Stupid people should be sterilized.

I'm half-tempted to move that observation to the 'Idiocracy' thread.;)

[Kevy Baby]

I forgot who had it as a sig line, but there used to be a quote to the effect of, "Nobody goes to Disneyland any more - it's too crowded."

[Strangler Lewis]

I forgot who had it as a sig line, but there used to be a quote to the effect of, "Nobody goes to Disneyland any more - it's too crowded."

That's a modified Yogiism.

[MouseWife]

I've become addicted to a game for my sons DSLite. I play Chinese Checkers, Memory, bowling and darts. And I win! :evil:

[Gemini Cricket]

I need a job.
Anyone have any voodoo magic to spare?
Need job.
Need job...
Need job.....

[Ghoulish Delight]

http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/011107/meaning-of-this.gif

[lashbear]

I need a job......

A Head Job, as in 'head waiter' or similar,

or a Blow Job, as in a Glass-blower or something ?

[BarTopDancer]

You may want to go in and fix your ad for the couth.

It's fixed. Thank you

And good luck with the apartment hunting. But worse than the hunting- is the apartment living! We moved six times in one year looking for one we were happy with. Never did find it, and bought a house.

Of course we lost the house and were back to renting, but hey! We are renting a house at least!!

I drove around for about 4 hours today. The places I wanted to look at either became condos or are super run down now. /sigh

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I need a job.
Anyone have any voodoo magic to spare?
Need job.
Need job...
Need job.....

Igor (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001204/): You know, I'll never forget my old dad. When these things would happen to him... the things he'd say to me.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000698/): What did he say?
Igor (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001204/): "What the hell are you doing in the bathroom day and night? Why don't you get out of there and give someone else a chance?"
:snap:

[JWBear]

Frau Blucher!

[BarTopDancer]

And the hunt is over. Friends rule. YAY

[Not Afraid]

I'm watching the Golden GLOBES!

[Kevy Baby]

You're looking down your top? That's kinda weird.

[Not Afraid]

I'm watching the Golden GLOBES!


Oopps, Salma Hayak was presenting as I was typing.

[Kevy Baby]

MMmmm... Salma

http://www.askmen.com/specials/2005_top_99/celebs/19_salma_hayek.jpg

[Not Afraid]

See? Golden GLOBES!

[Prudence]

So we finally finished our moot court brief. We worked on it from 10am to 9pm. My brain is now mush.

[RStar]

So we finally finished our moot court brief.
Isn't that a moot point?

[Kevy Baby]

When using that word, why do people (not of this board thankfully) say "mute"?!?

[Brigitte]

I wish I knew, that is one of those things that drives me nuts.

[CoasterMatt]

I need a screwdriver, two paperclips, a stick of butter, and a flower print apron - we're playing A-Team here...

[BarTopDancer]

I need a screwdriver, two paperclips, a stick of butter, and a flower print apron - we're playing A-Team here...

Are you on the jazz?

[CoasterMatt]

I ain't got no time for jibba jabba!

[BarTopDancer]

Shaddup ya crazy fool!

[CoasterMatt]

Ain't that a kick in the head?

[CoasterMatt]

Yes, I'm working, and I'm dealing with the loss of another friend, and the loss of another coworker, and smiling shiny happy all the waY!

[Not Afraid]

IF you have a dog, PLEASE make sure it wears a collar with an ID tag and license on it at all times.

I now have what looks to be a pure bread Bichon or some other white, cute fluffy thing in a crate on my porch. (It actually looks like a large maltese). i found it when I was walking another dog. It was running around on a busy street free as a bird, no tags or any sort. I didn't happen to have my leash/collar with me, so I put the dog in the car, went home and got the leash and crate and took the dog with me on my afternoon rounds. I'm going to make a few signs to post in the neighborhood (this is an area a 2 million dollar homes - they must be somewhat responsible people). I hope an awner turns up soon. I would like to have a dog, but I'm pretty set on a Pug or Frenchy.

[lashbear]

Frau Blucher!

**Whinnney**

[Kevy Baby]

Since has been brought up in this thread, I wanted to make sure that everyone was hip to the fact the "Frau Blucher" (or more specifically, "Blucher") does NOT mean "glue" in German. I think Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/movies/films/blucher.htm) has a good explanation.

Of course, the bit is completely lost on NA.

[Gemini Cricket]

IF you have a dog, PLEASE make sure it wears a collar with an ID tag and license on it at all times.

I now have what looks to be a pure bread Bichon or some other white, cute fluffy thing in a crate on my porch. (It actually looks like a large maltese). i found it when I was walking another dog. It was running around on a busy street free as a bird, no tags or any sort. I didn't happen to have my leash/collar with me, so I put the dog in the car, went home and got the leash and crate and took the dog with me on my afternoon rounds. I'm going to make a few signs to post in the neighborhood (this is an area a 2 million dollar homes - they must be somewhat responsible people). I hope an awner turns up soon. I would like to have a dog, but I'm pretty set on a Pug or Frenchy.
Oooh! Photos! Photos!
:)

[Capt Jack]

NA, have him chip checked. that and shots is the very first thing I do anymore.

[CoasterMatt]

Shots? Tequila or Vodka?

[BarTopDancer]

Yes please.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I"m home sick to day... I gotta cold. <<Sniff>><<Cough!>><<Mute>>

[Ghoulish Delight]

I"m home sick to day... I gotta cold. <<Sniff>><<Cough!>><<Mute>>
Shots? Tequila or Vodka?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Yes, please.

[MouseWife]

Since has been brought up in this thread, I wanted to make sure that everyone was hip to the fact the "Frau Blucher" (or more specifically, "Blucher") does NOT mean "glue" in German. I think Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/movies/films/blucher.htm) has a good explanation.

Of course, the bit is completely lost on NA.

Oh. I had not a clue either way but I would have whinnied like LashBear if I'd known how to.....

I didn't know it was supposed to mean glue...I always thought it was Cloris Leachmans' characters name or something....if it was supposed to mean glue that would be funny why the horses whinnied....sorry, this is too fascinating for me....

[Not Afraid]

I posted signs in the neighborhood I found him in. He's a sweet dog. But, he's getting cold on the front porch and I'm going to have to bring him inside. I sure hope I get a phone call soon.

I'll get him checked for a chip tomorrow. I can never tell what breed a dog is if they've been shorn.

[MouseWife]

Aw, he's been shorn? And it is so cold!!! Is that a normal thing for people to do? Or perhaps a SoCa thing {thinking it won't get freakin' cold}?

[Not Afraid]

Here he is:

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Photo%2082.jpg

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/Photo%2080.jpg

[€uroMeinke]

So why didn't anyone say the Salma Hayek was in Ugly Betty?

It seems I might be inclined to watch some TV

[Prudence]

So today's gossip is that the other moot court team from my school, the "varsity squad", as we refer to them, the ones that boasted to our team that the school put the "best" students together to make their team, was spotted at school today, working furiously to finish their brief by the deadline.

We mailed ours last night. But, of course, they're the "better" team.

My team rocks!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Falcooooor!

[Gemini Cricket]

Here he is:

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Photo%2082.jpg

http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/Photo%2080.jpg
Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttteee! :)

You should call him Shorn.
He looks like a poodle mix...

[Kevy Baby]

So why didn't anyone say the Salma Hayek was in Ugly Betty?Hey Chris: Selma Hayek is (occasionally) in Ugly Betty.

It's actually a good show!

[Kevy Baby]

I've never seen a blue dog before.

[MickeyLumbo]

background checks take some time, but, they eventually get to them. local, state and federal checks.

be honest on your application.

ommission of facts on a job application is about the same as lying.

eventually it catches up with you and they come and drag your azz out and hand you a final paycheck and take away your id.

every few weeks i see the look of fear on someone's face and feel badly for them. not a darned thing i can do for 'em.

[Not Afraid]

So, the Mutt is in the house, roaming free with the cats. The funny thing is....all is calm. Yes, he's already tried to eat the cat food but there's been minimal hissing and Holloween-cat posturing. But, I sure wish someone would call and claim him.

[MouseWife]

I think your four legged friends are as comfortable as your two legged ones in su casa. :snap:

[BarTopDancer]

Cross casting bugs me. One of this seaons 24 terrorists is playing a medical assistant on SVU.

[RStar]

I've never seen a blue dog before.Does anyone know the best way to get cola off the monitor and keyboard?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Does anyone know the best way to get cola off the monitor and keyboard?
Blow torch

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Does anyone know the best way to get cola off the monitor and keyboard?

Salt

[BarTopDancer]

grumblenostupidremotelyaffordablehotelroomsinvegas forwhenweneedtogogrumble.

[tracilicious]

Looks like my dad's ****zu after it's been shaved. Maybe it's a ****zapoo? Who's the fvking genius that crossbred those dogs.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

grumblenostupidremotelyaffordablehotelroomsinvegas forwhenweneedtogogrumble.

Maybe you should give Mr. Shatner a visit over at Priceline. :)

[BarTopDancer]

Maybe you should give Mr. Shatner a visit over at Priceline. :)

That's the next plan. Just gotta make sure I'm bidding on a higher rathing than the scary clown hotels. Beam me up Scotty.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hotwire is also a good option.

[Not Afraid]

YAY! I found the dog's owner this morning! I took the dog with me to walk Max (who lives in the neighborhood where I found the dog). Someone had posted signs *BIG REWARD*. Ummm, did you READ the sign I had already posted?

Anyways, other than dumb people, the dog is happy returned to it's rightful owners and there will be one happy Christian tonight. (The dog slep in bed with us and the oranges last night.)

Apparently, the dog is a Catan (which I've never heard of).

[DreadPirateRoberts]

YAY! I found the dog's owner this morning! I took the dog with me to walk Max (who lives in the neighborhood where I found the dog). Someone had posted signs *BIG REWARD*. Ummm, did you READ the sign I had already posted?

Anyways, other than dumb people, the dog is happy returned to it's rightful owners and there will be one happy Christian tonight. (The dog slep in bed with us and the oranges last night.)

Apparently, the dog is a Catan (which I've never heard of).

Congratulations! What will you do with the reward money? Something fun in London?

[CoasterMatt]

Congratulations! What will you do with the reward money? Something fun in London?

duh... She's going to Disneyland! :D

[Gemini Cricket]

YAY! I found the dog's owner this morning! I took the dog with me to walk Max (who lives in the neighborhood where I found the dog). Someone had posted signs *BIG REWARD*. Ummm, did you READ the sign I had already posted?

Anyways, other than dumb people, the dog is happy returned to it's rightful owners and there will be one happy Christian tonight. (The dog slep in bed with us and the oranges last night.)

Apparently, the dog is a Catan (which I've never heard of).
Bummer. I thought the dog would have been a perfect cat herder. Oh well.
:D

[Not Afraid]

I refused the reward money.

But, if I had chosen to recieve it, I would have gotten a Pug. ;)

[mousepod]

What was the dog's name?

[Not Afraid]

The dog's name was Corky. (I don't like that name. I was calling him Harvey for no apparent reason.)

[RStar]

Blow torch
No, that's for ants!:D

[RStar]

SaltI tried that last time, but it killed the keys.

LOL!!

Oh, NOW I figured out how to use multi-quote!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Even though I never met Corky, I'm going to miss him. I looked at his picture like 10 times. :D

[Not Afraid]

I miss Corky too. I really want a Pug.


On another front, Lindsay Lohan entered rehab today. Good girl!

[BarTopDancer]

On another front, Lindsay Lohan entered rehab today. Good girl!

I would like this announcement of pop culture imortalized.

[CoasterMatt]

On another front, Lindsay Lohan entered rehab today. Good girl!
I hope she took her cooch with her...

[€uroMeinke]

Today I learned something new about the UK's National Archives.

Apparently they have a set of software standards for which they certify compliance - this I sort of new.

We had a presentation of some software that is so certified but it took awhile to understand that fact - What I learned was it seems the three letter acronym used to identify the UK National Archives is TNA (The National Archives).

So here we are in a conference room and the vendor is going on and on about TNA compliance, and most of us are trying to hold back giggles wondering - did he just say what I think he said? And what does this feature have to do with T&A?

Those silly Brits

[Prudence]

If your peer review of my 2Ls first draft (of three) is going to include absolutely nothing positive and conclude with a spiteful paragraph of personal insults, you might want to proof that bit of vile for typos. Particularly since you claimed the article you were critiquing was "compromised throughout" by typos.

Hope you weren't counting on a spot on next year's editorial board.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I have coughed so much over teh last few days my sides are killing me and I've almost blacked out twice... maybe 3rd times the charm?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Today I learned something new about the UK's National Archives.

Apparently they have a set of software standards for which they certify compliance - this I sort of new.

We had a presentation of some software that is so certified but it took awhile to understand that fact - What I learned was it seems the three letter acronym used to identify the UK National Archives is TNA (The National Archives).

So here we are in a conference room and the vendor is going on and on about TNA compliance, and most of us are trying to hold back giggles wondering - did he just say what I think he said? And what does this feature have to do with T&A?

Those silly Brits

Our company has a program which rewards people within the company for coming up with new product or business ideas. The process involves a few steps that begin with submitting a form describing your idea.

Eventually, to see if the idea would benefit our customers, it's reviewed by the "Customer Advisory Council"...The CAC. And people don't say "C" "A" "C". They say "The CAC"

The first time I heard our VP of engineering mention "The CAC" was in an all-hands meeting with several hundred of my closest engineers. I don't know how I managed to stifle my laugh.

[JWBear]

I'm not getting much work done today. I just can't concentrate.

[Mousey Girl]

Is it wrong that I am looking forward to the "pre-flight" more than the actual company party?

[BarTopDancer]

I love it when people make things right.

[MouseWife]

Went to the park today. It was so not crowded! Relaxing and fun, just what a 'ditch day' should be. ;)

Finally rode Rockin' Space Mountain. I enjoyed it, did not get sick. Big plus for me.

How many different things are going on up there in Anaheim? I tried to book a room figuring it would be cheap but it was at least $50 more than last weekend {and this was for a Thursday night}.

At Bucas there were a couple of groups around us and also they set up two very long tables for a group. What is NAMM?

Also, I love Golden Dreams.

Bornieo~take come cough medicine! If it is that bad you may need a prescription. Try sitting in the bathroom with the shower steaming up. That will help produce more productive coughs. Monitor if you have a fever and for how long....

BtD~ who did good?

[Kevy Baby]

What is NAMM?National Association of Music Marketers. It is their big trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center. (http://www.thenammshow.com/)

These are the people who make and sell musical instruments (guitars, drums, etc.) and associated stuff. It is a HUGE show in the music biz with lots of live shows and parties. I would love to be able to go one time.

[katiesue]

We're up there tonight and tomorrow night with family. I've been looking for cheap rooms since October with no luck.

[MouseWife]

These are the people who make and sell musical instruments (guitars, drums, etc.) and associated stuff. It is a HUGE show in the music biz with lots of live shows and parties. I would love to be able to go one time.


Oh, I did hear them mention 'Fender'. The people I saw must have been the 'suits' part of the deal.....

katiesue~ So rates have been high for these dates since October? I hadn't checked until this week. We were up there in December and paid $113. for Homewood Suites and again in January {the first week}. Thought it was convenient and lesser expensive but it jumped to $179.! Maybe even $199.

Well, I thought it was because of the motocross events happening every weekend {or so} at Angel {Anaheim?} Stadium. This convention is way bigger and would explain it even more.

So, did you end up not finding anything? We almost went to Buena Park, the Knott's hotel or the Radisson that used to be the Embassy Suites. {but then we went to Target and bought a couple of bikes and decided that was it as far as budget goes for one day....we should remember what we are driving when we go shopping that far from home....:eek: }

[katiesue]

We're at Hojo's. Not a great rate but eh. I booked it in October hoping something better would open up but it just hasn't. Last year we went this same weekend and got an AP rate at the Disneyland Hotel of $99 but this year it's $245 so no go.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

These are the people who make and sell musical instruments (guitars, drums, etc.) and associated stuff. It is a HUGE show in the music biz with lots of live shows and parties. I would love to be able to go one time.

I'd love to go to one also. Some of the guys from Chicago are appearing there. :cool:

MW- thanks for the advice!

[RStar]

The first time I heard our VP of engineering mention "The CAC" was in an all-hands meeting with several hundred of my closest engineers. I don't know how I managed to stifle my laugh.So, other than "Customer Advisory Council", what is CAC? I don't get it....

[Kevy Baby]

Oh, I did hear them mention 'Fender'. The people I saw must have been the 'suits' part of the deal.....Not sure what deal they were discussing. The only business deal I could find about Fender was that they are partnering with Panasonic to put out a Fender branded car stereo (http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C11390/).

Well, I thought it was because of the motocross events happening every weekend {or so} at Angel {Anaheim?} Stadium. This convention is way bigger and would explain it even more.Nah... the motocross (Supercross (http://www.supercross.com/)) event wouldn't pull that many rooms - it is a "local" event. MOST of the attendence is within driving distance.

[Prudence]

So, I've felt very square-peg-in-round-hole lately. And I'm not talking about
Cinderella suite toilets. Am I really that far off from society? Do I need to become someone else to make it? Or is this just an extended uncomfortable phase? Do I have any questions that aren't rhetorical?

This feeling usually means I'm doing something wrong, but I really don't know what that is this time.

Bah Humbug.

[MouseWife]

Hmm. Perhaps they were discussing another time with Fender. Thanks for the info on that, I was sooo curious. :blush:

Yep, we drive up for the motocross ourselves. Thought we'd stay the night but not for that much. The weekend of the 6th we had a great rate and a bunch of guys were there whom I took for motocross event attenders. {?}

Oh man, $99 for the DH? Yeah, i can't stand to pay too much when I've paid as little as $139. for the GCH!!! The Hubster thought we could get a rate similar and so I dragged him to the reservation desk at the GCH. Ah, no. We chilled for a bit in the lobby {I fell asleep while he did some work calls} and then went back into the park for a coffee. I really love the convenience of having a room to go and take a nap. Maybe I should have been a cat? I love to nap in warm sunny places....

Either way, you are there and so you have fun! Right?

Prudence, I feel like that now and again. All I can say is stick to your guns and it will work out. {unless you are showing up for work wearing rasta dreds and saying 'Peace out, dude' at every turn...maybe then you might want to rethink wardrobe...}

Well, Bornieo, I hope you feel better soon. :coffee:

[Not Afraid]

So, I've felt very square-peg-in-round-hole lately. And I'm not talking about
Cinderella suite toilets. Am I really that far off from society? Do I need to become someone else to make it? Or is this just an extended uncomfortable phase? Do I have any questions that aren't rhetorical?

This feeling usually means I'm doing something wrong, but I really don't know what that is this time.

Bah Humbug.

Accept your square-peg-ness and use it to your advantage. I think the MOST successful people are those who are authentic to their real selves and confident in ther abilities. That's a wining combination.

[Strangler Lewis]

That's a wining combination.

And a dining combination.

[Gn2Dlnd]

What is NAMM?

Also, I love Golden Dreams.



National Association of Music Marketers.

Huh. I thought it was the National Association of Man Men. Some members of which also love "golden dreams."

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Must get to the park during this, the only speck of off-season left!

[Not Afraid]

I think our passes expired.

[Kevy Baby]

Huh. I thought it was the National Association of Man Men. Some members of which also love "golden dreams."Well, there IS the National Association of Memorial Masons (http://www.namm.org.uk/) (a real group!).

[RStar]

I think our passes expired.

Oh Nooooooo! :eek:

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, other than "Customer Advisory Council", what is CAC? I don't get it....

You don't get the CAC? I'm sure someone on this board can help you with that.

[Kevy Baby]

Damnit... why am I at work on a Saturday??? I've already put in something like 55 hours this week. I'm tired and I don't want to be here!!!

[CoasterMatt]

Why can't I find my pants?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Why can't I find my pants?Perhaps you were helping RStar get the CAC?

[€uroMeinke]

Why can't I find my pants?

Did you check the ceiling fan?