Soooo....

[Kevy Baby]

Wow, I lost a lot of money today.

[Gemini Cricket]

Wow, I lost a lot of money today.
:(

[€uroMeinke]

Wow, I lost a lot of money today.

Paper Loss to be sure

[Not Afraid]

Yeah, I probably did too, but I wasn't going to put my hands on it any time soon anyways.

[Not Afraid]

Soooo, Mister Cricket, how was work?

[Gemini Cricket]

Soooo, Mister Cricket, how was work?
Me brave 'em first day work. Me survive 'em unscathed. Heap big work ahead of me. No sad on face, me need wampum badly. Some people work 'em there heap big dinglecheeses.
Signed,
Chief Runs with Crickets

PS ~ Me try and get 'em day off on March 10. Big chief birthday.
:)

[BarTopDancer]

CompUSA is closing in the LA area.

I wonder if they will have some decent going out of business sales.

[Not Afraid]

CompUSA is closing in the LA area.

I wonder if they will have some decent going out of business sales.

LOL! So, right before they decided to close the Tower Records in LB, the Best Buy (that shared a space with Tower under the name WOW) closed and Comp USA moved into the vacated shared space. A few month afterwards, Tower announced their closeure. Comp USA hasn't seemed very busy.

Now they are closing and it seems they are putting yet another Walgreens of CVS in the former Tower spot . Lord knows we need more drug stores to do battle in the BIG DRUGSTORE WAR that seems to be going on between the two.

[NickO'Time]

:cheers: I am sooo sick, I got the flu coming home yesterday. Yuck!!

[wendybeth]

Me brave 'em first day work. Me survive 'em unscathed. Heap big work ahead of me. No sad on face, me need wampum badly. Some people work 'em there heap big dinglecheeses.
Signed,
Chief Runs with Crickets

PS ~ Me try and get 'em day off on March 10. Big chief birthday.
:)
I hope Runs With Crickets will have some time to run with Wendybeth in early April. I'm glad your first day went okay, even if you do have to mingle with the dingles!

[lashbear]

I hope Runs With Crickets will have some time to run with Wendybeth in early April.
...And Lashbear !! He's MY dinglecheese too, ya know ! :p





..er, did that come out right?

[blueerica]

It appears as though I might actually be in town in early April. Blessing, mixed or otherwise... or so I must believe.

[lashbear]

It appears as though I might actually be in town in early April. Blessing, mixed or otherwise... or so I must believe.

Yaaaaayyy !! :D

[Snowflake]

Me brave 'em first day work. Me survive 'em unscathed. Heap big work ahead of me. No sad on face, me need wampum badly. Some people work 'em there heap big dinglecheeses.
Signed,
Chief Runs with Crickets

PS ~ Me try and get 'em day off on March 10. Big chief birthday.
:)

Here'e hoping the trail will be easier for Chief Runs With Crickets as the moons pass.

[blueerica]

It's not worth worrying about things that are beyond my control.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

So, I'm a little weirded out by my alter ego.

Apparently someone with my exact first and last name is getting married the weekend after our wedding. And they're registered at the exact same stores we are.*

What if a not-as-close cousin confuses California with Texas, June 9 with 16, and disregards that my fiance's name is Tom? We're really just happy to have people attend, but if someone is going to be so generous as to gift us with something, I will not have that Texan NAME-STEALER steal it!

*Our taste is better, though.

[Snowflake]

So, I'm a little weirded out by my alter ego.

Apparently someone with my exact first and last name is getting married the weekend after our wedding. And they're registered at the exact same stores we are.*

What if a not-as-close cousin confuses California with Texas, June 9 with 16, and disregards that my fiance's name is Tom? We're really just happy to have people attend, but if someone is going to be so generous as to gift us with something, I will not have that Texan NAME-STEALER steal it!

*Our taste is better, though.

And you are registered where? Hmm?

[Prudence]

Oh, the joy of having an unusual name. We considered it shocking that anyone else with my last name was registered, and nothing close on the first and last combo.

[katiesue]

My cousins owned the hardware store where we were registered, so we didn't have any name confusion issues.

[RStar]

So, I'm a little weirded out by my alter ego.

Apparently someone with my exact first and last name is getting married the weekend after our wedding. And they're registered at the exact same stores we are.*

What if a not-as-close cousin confuses California with Texas, June 9 with 16, and disregards that my fiance's name is Tom? We're really just happy to have people attend, but if someone is going to be so generous as to gift us with something, I will not have that Texan NAME-STEALER steal it!

*Our taste is better, though.
Did you register at the Twilight Zone?? :eek:

It's after 5:00 and I'm all alone in the lab. so natch, I'm on LoT!

Oh, and on top of everything else, I'm being "questioned" by the IRS. Got a April 10th appointment. :mad: :eek: :evil:

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm gonna register somewhere just for fun and see if I get anything...

1300 posts!! Someone throw a party!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm gonna register somewhere just for fun and see if I get anything...I've searched for Amazon wish lists before...but other than that I'm not going to check every store ;)

[BarTopDancer]

If Springer doesn't get better by tomorrow they may have to send him to kitty heaven. /sob

[Kevy Baby]

What if a not-as-close cousin confuses California with Texas, June 9 with 16, and disregards that my fiance's name is Tom? We're really just happy to have people attend, but if someone is going to be so generous as to gift us with something, I will not have that Texan NAME-STEALER steal it!What if the name stealer has some not-too-bright relatives that end up getting you something from the imposter's list? Even if it is crap, you can return it and use the money to buy something for yourself.

Think positive!

[Kevy Baby]

Wow, I lost a lot of money today.

Paper Loss to be sureYep. Not really sweatin' it. I think I got about 6 or 7% of it back today.

I watch more for trends than dailies.

[Prudence]

If Springer doesn't get better by tomorrow they may have to send him to kitty heaven. /sob

:( :( :(

I hope he improves overnight.

[Kevy Baby]

If Springer doesn't get better by tomorrow they may have to send him to kitty heaven. /sob

:( :( :(

I hope he improves overnight.I'm sorry BTD, I missed your post. I hope Springer gets well tonight!!! {{{{hugs}}}}

[Not Afraid]

Poor Springer! I'll keep my fingers crossed and pray for the gods of kitty health to visit him.

[BarTopDancer]

:( :( :(

I hope he improves overnight.

Thank you.

My mom is going to bring him home tomorrow and see how he does Friday and Saturday. He is a very stubborn cat so he isn't eating and he is not happy to be at the vet.

He's been sick for a really long time and no one knew. He didn't have any symptoms. :(

[Gemini Cricket]

So, I may be getting a car tomorrow. Well see how it all pans out. If it pans out, I'll tell y'all more.
:)

[Kevy Baby]

WHY AM I STILL UP?!?

[wendybeth]

Soooo....
We're at Costco tonight and my MIL realised that she hadn't renewed her card yet. I offered to buy the stuff she had and told her she could just pay me back. Nothing big, just a couple of books and a shirt. Well, the cashier starts gushing about the two copies of the same book I'm getting for the MIL, when it suddenly dawned on me: it's that Secrets book they were discussing at the LoT. It took every bit of restraint I had not to say anything, but ****!!! I made a slightly snarky comment about the Cult of Of Oprah and sheep in general, but the cashier just gave me a blank look.

[Prudence]

We got something like 8 inches of snow last night. It's freakin' March here, people! WTF?!

And it's one of those snows where it only hit places from Shoreline north - so not Seattle proper - so we're frozen in, with schools closed and roads iced over, but it's all just fine at work, of course.

[Gemini Cricket]

WHY AM I STILL UP?!?

It's when you're down too often that you should worry.

:D

[DreadPirateRoberts]

So, I may be getting a car tomorrow. Well see how it all pans out. If it pans out, I'll tell y'all more.
:)

A car and a job in the same week? Life is moving fast

[Snowflake]

Fingers crossed for you and for Springer BtD, he looks to be a real sweetie.

[Snowflake]

Soooo....
We're at Costco tonight and my MIL realised that she hadn't renewed her card yet. I offered to buy the stuff she had and told her she could just pay me back. Nothing big, just a couple of books and a shirt. Well, the cashier starts gushing about the two copies of the same book I'm getting for the MIL, when it suddenly dawned on me: it's that Secrets book they were discussing at the LoT. It took every bit of restraint I had not to say anything, but ****!!! I made a slightly snarky comment about the Cult of Of Oprah and sheep in general, but the cashier just gave me a blank look.

Bwahahahaha, OMG, this is too funny.

[Snowflake]

So, I may be getting a car tomorrow. Well see how it all pans out. If it pans out, I'll tell y'all more.
:)

Do tell (and congratulations) if it all pans out.

[BarTopDancer]

I have a cold and my throat is killing me. I hope it's not strep :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

WHY AM I STILL UP?!?
If it's been more than 4 hours, you should call a doctor.

[JWBear]

Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus!
Happy St David's Day!
http://www.welshheritage.org/Welsh%20Flag.jpg

[Not Afraid]

We're out of creamer so I put vanilla ice cream in my coffee. Breakfast of champions!

[Prudence]

damn this snow. dammit to heck and back again!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I wonder if Kevy is still up?

[Stan4dSteph]

damn this snow. dammit to heck and back again!Snow is better than what I have to look forward to tomorrow. Wintry mix, anyone?

[JWBear]

We're out of creamer so I put vanilla ice cream in my coffee. Breakfast of champions!

Hey, why not. Ice cream is just frozen cream!

[Prudence]

Snow is better than what I have to look forward to tomorrow. Wintry mix, anyone?

Yeah, but theoretically your boss knows that wintry mix sucks and won't expect miracles, where as Ryan's says "no snow down here - what's your problem?"

[blueerica]

It's official... getting pissed and snapping at your clutter is a good thing. In 5 minutes, I got rid of a large box of crap. I will try to repeat this feat tonight.

[Alex]

What a way to ruin a nice bit of ice cream.

Prudence, you may hate it but you better hold on to this weather for another two weeks. So far my business trips have missed all of the snow this winter.

[RStar]

What a way to ruin a nice bit of ice cream.I know you don't care for coffee, but I've done this and it's goooood!

[BarTopDancer]

No strep, just allergies from all the dust at work.

I went to CompUSA since they are going out of business. I wanted to see if I Could get a deal on an external drive and the guy who was helping me asked me what I was looking for. So, I said a 120gig external 3.5in drive, usb2 with no external power source. He kept trying to get me to buy a bigger drive that wasn't what i was looking for while insisting it was what I was looking for. I looked at him and said I'm a Network Admin*. I know what I am looking for. thanks. bye.

He looked like he didn't know what happened. I hate being treated like I know nothing about electronics.

*not one quite yet but close enough to claim the title while electronics shopping and dealing with tech support.

[Kevy Baby]

If it's been more than 4 hours, you should call a doctor.Right after I posted that I realized I ws REALLY opening myself up for something.

[Kevy Baby]

So, I am just a big goof. As I have posted previously, Susan has been in Florida since Saturday (well, due to flight problems in Texas, since Sunday). Because of my work schedule, and her working some weekends, we really haven't been able to spend much time together. I find myself on the verge of tears that I miss her so much right now.

I am tracking her flight on FlyteComm (http://www.flytecomm.com) - which shows actual real-time flight data. I kept hitting refresh so I could see the second she touched down (in Dallas) so that I could text her. Ihad the message all composed and clicked send the second she touched down.


She has about a layover in Dallas then on to Ontario (CA - not Canada). She lands at 11:30 tonight. That is painfully far away :(

[blueerica]

:::HUGS::: for Kevy! She'll be home soon!

BTD - so, were the prices generally sucky? I need to buy some CD-Rs and basic stuff...

[BarTopDancer]

:::HUGS::: for Kevy! She'll be home soon!

BTD - so, were the prices generally sucky? I need to buy some CD-Rs and basic stuff...

Totally sucky. NOTHING was on sale and they are not honoring their recent ad either "due to recent circumstances".

Make friends with buy.com. Their office is off the 73 and they have decent customer service, fast shipping and $10 off most stuff if you use Google checkout.

I have a ton of CR-RWs, how many do you need?


Springer is home. He ate some kitty treats and gave himself a bath.

[mousepod]

I haven't shopped at CompUSA for years. Good riddance crappy store!

I do most of my non-Apple computer shopping at Central Computer (http://www.centralcomputers.com/). Since they have a SF store, it's the greatest place for last-minute drives, RAM, etc. I'm sure that once we move to LA, I'll buy from them on-line.

[blueerica]

Totally sucky. NOTHING was on sale and they are not honoring their recent ad either "due to recent circumstances".

Make friends with buy.com. Their office is off the 73 and they have decent customer service, fast shipping and $10 off most stuff if you use Google checkout.

I shouldn't have ever said "need" - more like "want to" buy stuff I know I'll need.


I have a ton of CR-RWs, how many do you need?

None at this exact moment.


Springer is home. He ate some kitty treats and gave himself a bath.

Good! Good! Just makes sure he drinks a lot of water!

[Alex]

CompUSA sold the stores to a liquidation company with quite a history.

Early in the liquidation process they'll generally raise prices somewhat so that later they can slash them and have decent prices. You can find a bunch of information at The Consumerist (can't look up the URL right now).

[BarTopDancer]

Good! Good! Just makes sure he drinks a lot of water!

Make him? Have you met Springer? :p

But I'm sure my parents will be watching him closely.

[Gemini Cricket]

I found this posted on MC by MCer PirateMunkee:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/bradlarge.jpg

I'm a toon!
Love it!
I wish I could draw!
:)

[RStar]

That's cool!

But why'd he draw you and post it over there?

[Gemini Cricket]

That's cool!

But why'd he draw you and post it over there?
He's an artist and did a thread where he drew lots of MCers.
I think he's talented. :)

I also think I could sell ad space on my forehead.
:D

[€uroMeinke]

We're out of creamer so I put vanilla ice cream in my coffee. Breakfast of champions!

Uh - there are two new containers of creamer on the top shelf of the fridge - but the ice cream sounds better anyway.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Uh - there are two new containers of creamer on the top shelf of the fridge - but the ice cream sounds better anyway.Hmm, something tells me she didn't look too hard for that creamer.

[Prudence]

I've got up the first day's worth of photos (http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/SoL%20and%20EI/) from my trip. There are approximately 147 images of the Statue of Liberty. Well, not quite that many, but almost. I haven't finished weeding through things yet. I have to delete some that are blurry and all.

[wendybeth]

Came home to find a new toy in the living room: A 56" LCD HD TV.

Looks cool!

[Snowflake]

Came home to find a new toy in the living room: A 56" LCD HD TV.

Looks cool!

Oh my! Color me green with tv envy

Congrats!

[Snowflake]

I've got up the first day's worth of photos (http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/SoL%20and%20EI/) from my trip. There are approximately 147 images of the Statue of Liberty. Well, not quite that many, but almost. I haven't finished weeding through things yet. I have to delete some that are blurry and all.

Great pics! More, please :cool: :snap:

I don't know, I love the SoL, I love what she represents and seeing her brings lump to my throat.

[Snowflake]

So, I am just a big goof. As I have posted previously, Susan has been in Florida since Saturday (well, due to flight problems in Texas, since Sunday). Because of my work schedule, and her working some weekends, we really haven't been able to spend much time together. I find myself on the verge of tears that I miss her so much right now.

I am tracking her flight on FlyteComm (http://www.flytecomm.com) - which shows actual real-time flight data. I kept hitting refresh so I could see the second she touched down (in Dallas) so that I could text her. Ihad the message all composed and clicked send the second she touched down.


She has about a layover in Dallas then on to Ontario (CA - not Canada). She lands at 11:30 tonight. That is painfully far away :(

Meethinks GusGus got crunched in a mega hug, you're tooo sweet Kevy. Visible Mojo for you man :)

[Mousey Girl]

This morning Nick is not wanting to finish getting ready for school so I broke out the camera. Here are a few pics of Holly (aka Hollywogs). They are mostly head shots, since the rest of her body is solid white. No pics of Baby, she is still too skittish.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n292/mousey345/P3020023.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n292/mousey345/P3020028.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n292/mousey345/P3020029.jpg

Sweetie and Thudder's butt are in the background of the first pic.

[Alex]

Came home to find a new toy in the living room: A 56" LCD HD TV.

Looks cool!

Cool. I've decided that it is about time to upgrade our TV (which is experiencing some oddities) but that I'll be perfectly happy with a 26" rather than one of the huge ones (I've never lived in a place with a room big enough to sit far enough away from a 56" TV).

But I'm still balking at the $800-$1000 price tag. I came very close when I got a bonus at work a few weeks ago but couldn't pull the trigger.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Great pics! More, please :cool: :snap:

I don't know, I love the SoL, I love what she represents and seeing her brings lump to my throat.I am SO glad I got the chance to climb it many years ago. It was sweaty and smelly and like climbing an oven, but it was awesome.



But I'm still balking at the $800-$1000 price tag. I came very close when I got a bonus at work a few weeks ago but couldn't pull the trigger.I think I'm going to wait until DLP w/LED catches on and lowers in price. I've always found DLP to have the best picture:price ratio and if the LED thing catches on it mitigates one of DLP's biggest drawbacks (bulb life and replacement cost).

[wendybeth]

Even though this TV is big, width-wise, it takes up less space than our old 35" TV, which had a huge 'ass' and stuck out from the wall a great deal. Eric used his bonus to get it, and as much as we watch movies and play video games I figured it was worth it. Does take some getting used to, though, and I haven't figured out all the different viewing screens, etc.

here (http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027823&pathId=125&page=1) is the model we got, but since we got it at Costco it was about $800 less than this site is charging, and we got the stand as well.

[Ghoulish Delight]

here (http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027823&pathId=125&page=1) is the model we got, but since we got it at Costco it was about $800 less than this site is charging, and we got the stand as well.

Oooh, nifty, LCOS (sort of a hybrid between LCD and DLP).

[wendybeth]

I am clueless as to what it is, beyond it not being a plasma. (I like the look of the plasma TV, but too many disadvantages to it). We ran LOTR's on it last night, and it really looked great!

[Strangler Lewis]

I'd get a flat screen, but my Winky-Dink sheets won't fit.

[JWBear]

I'd get a flat screen, but my Winky-Dink sheets won't fit.

You owe my work a new keyboard! LOL!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I'd get a flat screen, but my Winky-Dink sheets won't fit.

I detect a business opportunity

[Prudence]

So, anyone know anything about Salem, OR and whether it would suck to live there for at least a year?

[Brigitte]

You'd be closer to Disneyland. You'd be a potential stop off point when we do the drive down. You'd be used to the climate already, at least all of what I've seen of Salem.

[Prudence]

I also know that housing is cheap compared to where I am now, but I'm worried that it's because it really sucks to live there or something.

[Morrigoon]

Finally switched my (dental HMO) dentist to one near my house. Guess that means I have to go face the music at some point here (like... while I still have teeth)

[Brigitte]

It's only a year or so, you'd know by then. Hey, I'm going to Bellingham on the 17th for my sister's birthday, I'll wave as I drive through :)

[Not Afraid]

Winky Dink, and you
Winky Dink, and me
Always have a lot of fun together
Winky Dink, and You
Winky Dink, and me
We'll be pals in fair or stormy weather.

All the kids who heard
Winky's magic words
Make a wish and then they all shout Winko

What a big surprise
Right before their eyes
Wishes do come true from saying Winko

Presto, Chango that's a thing of the past
Winko, Winko works twice as fast

Winky Dink, and you
Winky Dink, and me
Always have a lot of fun together
Winky Dink, and You
Winky Dink, and me
We'll be pals in fair or stormy weather

[Not Afraid]

now that I'm singing the Winky Dink song, found the creamer and have taken a bath, I can begin my day all over again! Too bad I have to leave and walk dogs.

[Brigitte]

Hopefully the sun is shining :) (grateful that I don't know the tune to the Winky Dink song or it would be going through my head now)

[lashbear]

Here are a few pics of Holly.

I LOVE the Hammock-Bed. I wish I'd have thought of that for Nina (God rest her soul)

[JWBear]

Winky Dink, and you
Winky Dink, and me
Always have a lot of fun together
Winky Dink, and You
Winky Dink, and me
We'll be pals in fair or stormy weather.

All the kids who heard
Winky's magic words
Make a wish and then they all shout Winko

What a big surprise
Right before their eyes
Wishes do come true from saying Winko

Presto, Chango that's a thing of the past
Winko, Winko works twice as fast

Winky Dink, and you
Winky Dink, and me
Always have a lot of fun together
Winky Dink, and You
Winky Dink, and me
We'll be pals in fair or stormy weather

Please tell me you Googled that. It would frighten me too much if you already knew that by heart.

[cirquelover]

I also know that housing is cheap compared to where I am now, but I'm worried that it's because it really sucks to live there or something.

We actually looked at buying a house in Salem a few years ago. I don't know if I'd recommend buying in downtown Salem. There are some beautiful outlying areas that are wonderful. We were looking at South Salem or Keizer. It's funny to see how much growth there has been since then!

I personally love living in the Willamete valley. Everything is only an hour or two away, ocean beaches, skiing, lakes, rivers, wineries everywhere and Portland is very close. Silver Creek Falls is a must see!

I certainly wouldn't call Salem a swanky mecca or anything but it is a decent city. We actually go up there quite often for weekend entertainment and a change of pace in eating. My boys are in love with Busters BBQ and go up every chance they get!

I'd be happy to answer any questions or try to find more info on things for you, just let me know:)

[Prudence]

I'd be happy to answer any questions or try to find more info on things for you, just let me know:)

Oooh! An inside connection. I'm going to be working a connection for a clerkship there, so I might be hitting you up for that info later on if things go well. I just wanted to get an hint of whether it was a yay or nay before going ahead with my plans. (The part where in the outlying areas I can get a 4 bed, 2.5 bath house for less than my condo will sell for is a definite bonus.)

[Alex]

If you don't mind not living in/around a major metropolis, no it won't suck.

My parents lived there for about five years and while there ain't much going on there is plenty nearby if you're of the type to move about. If you want everythign within 20 miles of home, though, you may be very bored.

Yes, housing is much cheaper. Lani and I would cry every time we visited my parents and got a look at the real estate prices.

[Not Afraid]

Please tell me you Googled that. It would frighten me too much if you already knew that by heart.

I only knew this part of the song my heart, the rest I Googled. So I'm only partialy scary.

Winky Dink, and you
Winky Dink, and me
Always have a lot of fun together
Winky Dink, and You
Winky Dink, and me
We'll be pals in fair or stormy weather.

Ask Chris about my scary song knowledge, though.

[Morrigoon]

Okay, you know the Winky Dink song... but not a verse of Monty Python???

*sigh* They really WILL let anyone on this board these days. Who's running this madhouse, anyway? ;)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

*sigh* They really WILL let anyone on this board these days. Who's running this madhouse, anyway? ;)

the inmates

[Strangler Lewis]

I only knew this part of the song my heart, the rest I Googled. So I'm only partialy scary.

Winky Dink, and you
Winky Dink, and me
Always have a lot of fun together
Winky Dink, and You
Winky Dink, and me
We'll be pals in fair or stormy weather.

Ask Chris about my scary song knowledge, though.

You had me worried. That's all I knew as well.

[Not Afraid]

Monty Who?

[Mousey Girl]

I LOVE the Hammock-Bed. I wish I'd have thought of that for Nina (God rest her soul)

I have one that won't sleep anywhere else. Usually she has company. This is their 3rd one. The last 2 both broke after being overloaded with furry bodies.
The things need to come with weight warnings.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I'm feeling kind of sad, tonight. And lonely. Mostly in regards to the wedding.

I put a toe back into the water of the online wedding communities this week, because I had finished my favors and I didn't feel like there was anybody I could talk to about it. But sharing these things with people I don't know-- particularly when they're all talking about frolicking about planning with their friends and family-- just isn't helping me. Because *my* mom is too sick to even talk about the planning, and her absence makes the joy of all of this ache, in small part. My attendants are 2000 miles away and thanks to the time difference, by the time I get home from work-- after 8 anymore, these days-- they're all already in bed. The people directly around me actually change the subject when I talk about the wedding-- and I don't feel like I do it to an extent that it's rude. I try to bring it up sparingly.

But you know what? I want to talk about it, goddamnit. This is the biggest celebration of my life-- surrounding the happiest event of my life. And although there'll be missing puzzle pieces (Mom, for likely most of the day, and all of you) I'm really excited about it, and about the marriage. I just want someone who wants to look at my shoes, or give me opinions about my invitations. Who'll go out for tea with me when Tom's brothers take him to Vegas in May. And aside from my sweet groom, whom I'm trying not to overwhelm, I feel kind of alone.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Aww, I"m excited for you LSP!! As ususal Life gets in the way of everything. Talk your heart out I say!

[Prudence]

LSPE - you know I'm online nearly perpetually. Chatter away re: wedding goodness. I can't come to tea, but I am generally up for some wedding chatter. Bonus points for links to things I can opine over.

[wendybeth]

LS, I may be 1200 miles away, but I am in the same time zone and I am very wedding savvy, even if I did elope.... (Done hair for a zillion weddings, and I recognize how very important this time is for you!). Your big day is fast approaching, and a big part of the experience is in the planning. I think we should start a thread specifically for your day, here with people who know and love you, and it can be for anything: discussing actual details, posting thoughts and feelings, venting, whatever trips our triggers. I'd just go ahead and do it, but this is your event and you should yea, nay or craft such a thread in the manner that you wish. I think it's fantastic that you opened up to us about this, though, and I like to think it's because you know we love you.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

H - you can always talk to me about your wedding! PM me! :) I loved working on my wedding and much of it I did alone. I love hearing about the choices people make on theirs. It's such an individual thing, and I truly believe that it teaches you about yourself.

Seriously - don't let yourself get that way. :)

[RStar]

Okay, you know the Winky Dink song... but not a verse of Monty Python???I'm a Lumberjack and I'm okay, I sleep all night and I work all day! I put on women's clothing, and have buttered scones for tea! :D

[wendybeth]

I...just want to....sing!


http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_pictures/grail/large/HolyGrail115.jpg

[Prudence]

More shots up from my trip - Manhattan this time. (http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/Manhattan/)

[BarTopDancer]

H - I am around a lot and I love picking out shoes and accessories. IM me any time!!!!

[MouseWife]

Oh, I love St. Pauls Chapel!

[NickO'Time]

Watching the Tour of California race, missing the racing. I'm so glad we saw what we could.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/TicTocDragon/2007%20Tour%20Of%20California/IMG_1751.jpg
Here's a picture of U.S Pro Champ George Hincapie and Floyd Landis, last years T.o.C winner and winner of the 2006 Tour De' France.(Santa Barbara Start)
One of the pics of the Long Beach Stage.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/TicTocDragon/2007%20Tour%20Of%20California/IMG_1784.jpg

[RStar]

Sooooo, why are George Hincapie and Floyd Landis about to kiss? I didn't know they were that into each other! ;)

[Mousey Girl]

H, if you want, I can pm you my numbers. I would even be willing to drive down for a day to run errands with you.

[Stan4dSteph]

Awesome TicTocDragon! I wish I could have seen that. I love watching cycling.

Hincapie is cool.

[Kevy Baby]

Hey H

I think you should just start a thread about your wedding. Post pictures of the location, maybe even post the "save the date" card if you did one of those. Talk about how may people are coming and such. (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=5399)

[Kevy Baby]

I appreciate stupid neighbors.

For some reason, my Mac decided to not be able to see my network for a few hours (started last night and was still blind as of this morning). Susan's computer saw the network just fine, as did our TiVo, I just couldn't see it.

So, to be able to cruise the LoT this morning, I hopped on to one of the other networks I can see. I couldn't send email (because I have SMTP authentification on I suspect), but I was able to do everything else.

I just checked and I was able to swich back to my own network just now (nothing changed - not sure why). But it is nice to know I can rely on the ignorance of strangers.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So I'm at work on a Saturday. Had some housekeeping to do and it's the kind of thing I prefer to do in an empty lab with my headphones on. I've been pretty productive in the 2 hours I've been here so far. Trying to decide whether to keep going or if I've accomplished enough for a blood Saturday.

[lindyhop]

My dad was due a small refund for making a change on an insurance policy. The check he received was wrong so he brought it back to the office and the agent told him it would take about six weeks. By the time he mentioned it to me it had been over six weeks and the agent was never around when he called. Since the insurance company happens to be my employer I told him I'd look into it. I called a woman who used to work with me who now works in the department that issues these refunds. She couldn't find any record of a request for a replacement check so she offered to take care of it. She called me later and asked if I wanted to pick up the check instead of having it mailed. So I have my dad's refund check to bring to him today. That should give me some parental brownie points, don't you think?

My dad isn't the type to make a fuss and neither am I. But through my work I see so many examples of our members throwing hissy fits over the tiniest things and getting whatever they want. So I was happy to know how to pull a few strings.

[RStar]

So I'm at work on a Saturday. Had some housekeeping to do and it's the kind of thing I prefer to do in an empty lab with my headphones on.
GD, you work in a lab, too? I formulate skin care products in an R&D Lab. I liken it to cooking more than chemistry, and I love cooking as well so it's a good fit.

I use to know a little about the job before your extended vacation (unemployment ;) ), so what do you do in the lab (If you don't mind me asking)?

[Ghoulish Delight]

GD, you work in a lab, too? I formulate skin care products in an R&D Lab. I liken it to cooking more than chemistry, and I love cooking as well so it's a good fit.
Computer lab. Same thing I was doing before. No beakers of technicolor bubbling mystery liquids for me. Just 50,000 sq ft of orange cable, LEDs and a LOT of fan noise.

[Kevy Baby]

But through my work I see so many examples of our members throwing hissy fits over the tiniest things...It isn't just your members. We do a lot of direct mail business (print and mail about 45 million pieces per year). It is not uncommon to have "do not mail" addresses, commonly called suppression lists. There is no national "do not mail" registry as there is with the "do not call" registry (a myriad of reasons of which I will not go into here).

I would think that if one were to receive a piece of advertising mail that they did not want, that it would not be that difficult to throw it away. For one campaign that we are currently working on (several mailings over a couple of months), my customer got one card back. This individual took the time to write an expletive filled message on the mailer (it is a large postcard), stick it in an envelope, waste the $0.39 stamp to mail it back to the customer.

I'm thinking here that it would have just been easier to toss the card in the trash. It is not as if there were something embarrassing about the material (it was for a higher-end furniture store), it was simply a postcard.

The thing about mailing lists is that they are compiled by list companies (there are many) from a multitude of sources. Sending this card back to this company will have no bearing on whether you will receive mail from a host of other companies. He spent a lot of time for virtually no gain (I checked the lists of the future mailings we are doing and he was not on any of them; though I suspect that many Orange County based LoTers are - I found my name and addy).

We got a good chuckle out of it.

[Kevy Baby]

Computer lab. Same thing I was doing before. No beakers of technicolor bubbling mystery liquids for me. Just 50,000 sq ft of orange cable, LEDs and a LOT of fan noise.No shrunken heads?

[Mousey Girl]

I am beyond excited. Nickolas has a class field trip to LB Aquarium on March 16th. For the first time ever I get to go on a field trip with him. He is going to ride the bus down and come back home with me. This way he and I can do some goofing off and window shopping around the harbor. This is one of the many things that I couldn't have done had I still been at SBC. I was worried about getting a Friday off, since that is our busiest day. The GM/owner's reply was wonderful. He talked aobut how much he enjoyed doing stuff like that with his kids and he is more than willing to grant an occasional Friday off for such things. :)

[Kevy Baby]

I was worried about getting a Friday off, since that is our busiest day. The GM/owner's reply was wonderful. He talked aobut how much he enjoyed doing stuff like that with his kids and he is more than willing to grant an occasional Friday off for such things. :)That is cool! Pass some mojo on the boss for me!

[katiesue]

I'm thinking here that it would have just been easier to toss the card in the trash. It is not as if there were something embarrassing about the material (it was for a higher-end furniture store), it was simply a postcard.



My mother takes this all one step further. My Dad died in 1990. She's still at the same address and occasionally a credit card application or the lot will arrive addressed to my Dad. She actually takes the time to phone them, wait on hold, then curse them out for sending something to someone who's been dead for 17 years.

She also takes the time to forward any junk mail I or my sister receive at her address. We keep telling her just open it if it's trash throw it out. But my mother is a huge beliver in rules. And the rule is you don't open anything that isn't specifically addressed to you. So she forwards it. Hmm now that I think of it how does she justify opening the stuff addressed to Dad?

If insanity's heriditary I'm screwed.

[blueerica]

So, I'm sitting upstairs, trying to get a little homework done, and all I can hear is my grandma trying to reason with my aunt. Right now, I can't tell if I'm embarassed, ashamed, or just pity those in my own family who choose to treat my grandma the way they have been.

It's hard to hear my aunt tell my grandma that she (my grandma) is punishing my uncle (her brother) and therefore is punishing the entire family, when in reality, it is the majority of my family who have been punishing themselves all along.

If anyone needs me, in about 5 minutes I'm going to be on hug patrol.

[Not Afraid]

OMG, MG! You're going to be in my 'hood and I won't be there. Boo hoo!

[RStar]

Computer lab. Same thing I was doing before. No beakers of technicolor bubbling mystery liquids for me. Just 50,000 sq ft of orange cable, LEDs and a LOT of fan noise.Oh, that's right! Wow, is that the lab that has the live biological cell CPU that can serch the net in a million directions at the same time with each live cell searching independantly? ;)


I'll take beakers of technicolor bubbling mystery liquids over orange cable, LEDs and a LOT of fan noise, but that's just me. Although lately I've been filling in for QC, and have been spending a third of my time doing computer entry. :rolleyes:

[NickO'Time]

Sooooo, why are George Hincapie and Floyd Landis about to kiss? I didn't know they were that into each other! ;)

I think they were just getting done hugging right there. :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Too tired to sleep.

[wendybeth]

Hows the job going, GC?

[Gemini Cricket]

Hows the job going, GC?
I like it, for the most part. I wish it was closer to where I live, but hey it's a job. There's a lot that needs to be done. Ch-ch-changes. ;)

I learned a lot about Manga today. I had to help restock ten shelves of it. Some of it looks very interesting. :D

I also found out that I get to check books out like at a library. I currently have the graphic novel '300' and the Walt Disney bio by Gabler on loan for 2 weeks. Pretty sweet.

I also have a 33% discount that I'm thrilled about. :)


So far, so good. And the best part of all, I found out that our cafe makes milkshakes.
:D

[blueerica]

Where you workin? (I hate to think I've missed something, and clearly, I have... /cry )

[Gemini Cricket]

Where you workin? (I hate to think I've missed something, and clearly, I have... /cry )
It's a major bookstore chain. One thing I do there is take book orders.
;)

[BarTopDancer]

So, I'm sitting upstairs, trying to get a little homework done, and all I can hear is my grandma trying to reason with my aunt. Right now, I can't tell if I'm embarassed, ashamed, or just pity those in my own family who choose to treat my grandma the way they have been.

It's hard to hear my aunt tell my grandma that she (my grandma) is punishing my uncle (her brother) and therefore is punishing the entire family, when in reality, it is the majority of my family who have been punishing themselves all along.

If anyone needs me, in about 5 minutes I'm going to be on hug patrol.

/sigh. For some reason I had hoped they removed their collective heads from their collective butts by now.

[lashbear]

I am beyond excited. Nickolas has a class field trip to LB Aquarium on March 16th.

LashBear Aquarium ?? This I gotta see !! :eek:

[lashbear]

It's a major bookstore chain. One thing I do there is take book orders.
;)

Really... and how far a drive is it, exactly..... for instance, which suburb (for bears who don't know US Geography very well....)

...Just in case I'm in the mood for a milkshake, you understand...

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I like it, for the most part. I wish it was closer to where I live, but hey it's a job. There's a lot that needs to be done. Ch-ch-changes. ;)

I learned a lot about Manga today. I had to help restock ten shelves of it. Some of it looks very interesting. :D

I also found out that I get to check books out like at a library. I currently have the graphic novel '300' and the Walt Disney bio by Gabler on loan for 2 weeks. Pretty sweet.

I also have a 33% discount that I'm thrilled about. :)


So far, so good. And the best part of all, I found out that our cafe makes milkshakes.
:D


I'll be really impressed if you can finish the Gabler book in two weeks (and get anything else done). Congrats on the new job.

[MouseWife]

Manga....I think I am familiar with this. They sell out pretty quick, don't they? My son has a couple of sets of {ugh, I don't know, I just pay and pay and pay....}books. He says he reads them. He says they are good.

Currently, what is cool, at school they were reading Tom Sawyer. He didn't remember what it was called and so I asked him a bit about it. He was impressed I knew what he was talking about. Then I told him, 'We have the book at home'. He was really surprised and took it to read.

I also tried to bring it up in his memory about how didn't he remember seeing bits of schtuff on, ahem, 'Tom Sawyer Island'? Now that they are changing it....

Milkshakes....mmmmmm.....

Don't they also sell coffee??? :coffee:

[Kevy Baby]

Don't they also sell coffee??? :coffee:Who care?!? They have MILKSHAKES!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

We sell coffee, too. :)
The Manga section is pretty popular. I think it's because of the drawings of girls showing off their panties in a lot of these books. :D

[blueerica]

/sigh. For some reason I had hoped they removed their collective heads from their collective butts by now.

I would have thought so, too. I know my uncle's head was jammed pretty far up there - but I thought my aunt had softened over this past year. It's just pretty rough when I see that my aunt is glad to get the money my grandma gives them, and glad to get the help g-ma's boyfriend gives them (fixing all their cars, plumbing problems, etc... saving them headaches and money) - yet can't even let him into their hearts for a minute, and condemn my grandma for wanting to have someone around who will spend time with her, unlike my rather ungrateful family. They only seem to come around when there's stuff to "get." (If you couldn't tell, I'm feeling a little bitter)

I may be ungracious at times, but at least my head isn't up my ass. If I don't have the time or care to spend the time with someone, then I lose my right to be a judgmental asshole. As of right now, and over the course of much of this last year, I've chosen to spend as little time with them as possible - so maybe I should stop being a judgmental asshole, too.

OK, I feel better.

[blueerica]

I could use a good cup of coffee....

[katiesue]

Madz should have people sleepover every weekend. Cleaned the entire house yesterday before she arrived. Did all the laundry while they were watching movies and this morning I've cleaned out my desk and done all my filing for the last two years.

Couple more sleepovers and I'll have my closets cleaned out and organized and my computer backed up.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Madz should have people sleepover every weekend. Cleaned the entire house yesterday before she arrived. Did all the laundry while they were watching movies and this morning I've cleaned out my desk and done all my filing for the last two years.

Couple more sleepovers and I'll have my closets cleaned out and organized and my computer backed up.Dontchya love that? Once we were moved in and started having people over almost weekly to see the new place, this place was spotless. Not so much anymore (though bunny still ensures we keep crap off the floor).

[RStar]

(though bunny still ensures we keep crap off the floor).
Yah, I hate bunny crap on the floor. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

I may be ungracious at times, but at least my head isn't up my ass. If I don't have the time or care to spend the time with someone, then I lose my right to be a judgmental asshole. As of right now, and over the course of much of this last year, I've chosen to spend as little time with them as possible - so maybe I should stop being a judgmental asshole, too.

Nah. Your reasons for distancing are valid. The wisest choices haven't been made all around, but now it is what it is and people need to get over it or move on.

OK, I feel better.

Good. Now go visit Pringer.


********* Springer Update**************

He is home and eating, drinking and going potty. He is sauntering around like he owns the place and got annoyed when he had had his fill of being petted. He is still sick and probably won't get better but he's acting like himself.l

Good Springer.

[Not Afraid]

YAY SPRINGER!!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah Springer. I'm always happy to hear when a pussy gets healthy!

[RStar]

I hope you and Springer can enjoy each other for the time you have left together, and I hope it will be a long happy time. That's what's important. I'm glad he's himself again.

[Mousey Girl]

Mr LB HA! that is funny. Now, all I will think about while I am there is a bunch of little yous swimming around.


It looks like I will be going again sometime in April. A friend of mine is pouting because she can't go with me. I promised her that Nick and I would take her with us sometime in April.



Last night I cleaned the Girl's cage. I line the tray with newspaper and then put the litter material on top. This morning I got up to find the hammock filled with shredded newspaper. I mean filled. I know which girl is doing it. She doesn't even sleep up there. I think she is doing it to make sure that the others don't steal her bedding. It was just a shock to see all of that paper at the top of the cage. It must have taken her all night to haul it up 5 sets of stairs.

[Brigitte]

So... Here (http://www.icehouse.net/bjensen71/Garage/Garage.html) is our garage progress. I will be glad when they are done and we can get the rock in front over all that mud. My carpets may never be the same again.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

So... Here (http://www.icehouse.net/bjensen71/Garage/Garage.html) is our garage progress. I will be glad when they are done and we can get the rock in front over all that mud. My carpets may never be the same again.

That is a nice garage! Is it tall so a motorhome will fit in it?

[wendybeth]

Great progress on the garage- I'm impressed! Your weather sure looks sucky, though.;)

(Is it ever going to be spring up here?)

[Brigitte]

Tomorrow will be spring, supposed to hit 50, but then the rest of the week we're back to winter unfortunately. It is so mucky and wet and nasty here :P

The garage is tall enough for an RV, but we don't have one. We needed a taller door than we have for the house because the van for daycare is too tall to fit in, not to mention too long. Might as well make it tall enough for an RV for resale later on. We're going to build a "gym" for the daycare kids to use in the winter in the back of it and put a large loft in the back of it for storage. Then park the daycare van, the Sequoia and the truck in it. Technically we could fit 6 cars in it, but we only have 4 ;) (5 when he brings his Firebird over from his mom's) Robb's car goes in the other garage.

[Tramspotter]

I could use a good cup of coffee....

Click on it.
:coffee: (http://www.freemars.org/jeff/WondWrld/WondWrld.htm)

[lashbear]

Click on it.
:coffee: (http://www.freemars.org/jeff/WondWrld/WondWrld.htm)
Best cup of schmaltz I ever had.

[lashbear]

Mr LB HA! that is funny. Now, all I will think about while I am there is a bunch of little yous swimming around

Then that would be a sheep aquarium. :cheers:

[Mousey Girl]

$27 per visit doesn't sound very sheep to me!

[lashbear]

Shorn-nuff !

[MouseWife]

Ewe guys are too funny!!

Hey, 9 days till you get here? Wow!! 7 days until we hit Yosemite Valley...

[Not Afraid]

1 week until we take off for London.

[Alex]

11 hours until I go back to work.

[MouseWife]

Wow, Lisa! :cool: <---beret

Yuck, Alex. :p

[Prudence]

Mashed potatoes!

[BarTopDancer]

I always pick the worst weekends to go to Vegas.

[Morrigoon]

You were there too? Alex went and had such a bad time he came home on saturday.

[CoasterMatt]

Do the Aqua Velva!

[Gemini Cricket]

"And if you wanna sing out, sing out... and if you wanna be free, be free..."
:)

[BarTopDancer]

You were there too? Alex went and had such a bad time he came home on saturday.

No, we're going in May but it's so freeking expensive :(

If we go for one night it's totally do-able but I wanna go for two (yes. I am whining).

And if I push it back a week the rates go down. I think it will be pushed back a week.

[blueerica]

Everything seems expensive these days. To be noted, BTD, the weekend you were probably planning on going is the same weekend as the Kentucky Derby. People who can't make it to the Derby, itself, go to Vegas, and probably the Venetian (they make great mint juleps, that is until they run out of mint leaves) - that's where I was last year. Everything's expensive that weekend.

This year, it looks like I'm going to be at the actual real Derby. I need to find a stylish hat.

[wendybeth]

Soooo.....


Getting braces tomorrow. I am a bit nervous about it, which is why I've put it off for so long, but it has to be done. (Serious TMJ issues). I get to have clear brackets on the top teeth, but the bottom ones are railroad tracks. I suppose I should be glad I don't have to wear headgear.:rolleyes:

In other news, Tori started Monart art lessons today, and she loves them. They are sketching St. Basil's of Moscow, and these kids are really good!

[lashbear]

Getting braces tomorrow. I am a bit nervous about it, which is why I've put it off for so long, but it has to be done. (Serious TMJ issues). I get to have clear brackets on the top teeth, but the bottom ones are railroad tracks. I suppose I should be glad I don't have to wear headgear.

Haw Haw ! Tinsel Teeth!

Seriously, I had them for two years (I think... I kinda blocked that phase of my life out) and you get used to it - I wish we'd had all the excellent flossing brushes, water piks etc. when I was a teen going through it.

You'll love the result though. :snap:

[RStar]

WB, I had them as an adult because my parents couldn't afford them. I had them when I was 22-27 for 5 years because things move more slowly when you are older and I had a lot of moving to do. It really wasn't all that bad, though. Just follow all the instructions to the letter.

I hope it helps with the TMJ. The trouble you go through now will save a hugh trouble down the road!

[Snowflake]

This year, it looks like I'm going to be at the actual real Derby. I need to find a stylish hat.

Wow, now that is very cool!

If you can't find a swanky and stylish hat on Melrose, I'll eat my hat.

I vote for vintage, I'm sure you'd look great!

[Snowflake]

Soooo.....


Getting braces tomorrow. I am a bit nervous about it, which is why I've put it off for so long, but it has to be done. (Serious TMJ issues). I get to have clear brackets on the top teeth, but the bottom ones are railroad tracks. I suppose I should be glad I don't have to wear headgear.:rolleyes:

In other news, Tori started Monart art lessons today, and she loves them. They are sketching St. Basil's of Moscow, and these kids are really good!

Well, if it helps the TMJ.....

That said, the secretary in the cube next to me, she's had no issues at all and is doing fine.

Good for Tori! Is proud Mom going to post some for inquiring/admiring eyes to see?

[BarTopDancer]

Everything seems expensive these days. To be noted, BTD, the weekend you were probably planning on going is the same weekend as the Kentucky Derby. People who can't make it to the Derby, itself, go to Vegas, and probably the Venetian (they make great mint juleps, that is until they run out of mint leaves) - that's where I was last year. Everything's expensive that weekend.


Ah ha! That is it. And last month it was the NBA All-Star weekend. Weekend before is MA and the weekend after is Mothers Day. /sigh.

[Gemini Cricket]

Getting braces tomorrow. I am a bit nervous about it, which is why I've put it off for so long, but it has to be done. (Serious TMJ issues). I get to have clear brackets on the top teeth, but the bottom ones are railroad tracks. I suppose I should be glad I don't have to wear headgear.:rolleyes:

I had them for 5 years as a kid. My teeth were really bad. They're not perfect now but they're way better than they were. I think it's worth it to do. I'm glad I did it... Nelson Muntz taunting and all... :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

I had them for 5 years as a kid. My teeth were really bad. They're not perfect now but they're way better than they were. 5 years here also. Had braces and a neck gear for 2 years, got them off for a few months while the rest of my teeth grew in, then had braces for another 3 years. It sucked, but totally worth it as my teeth were horrible.

[Gemini Cricket]

People be crazy (http://news.yahoo.com/photo/070304/481/xbej80103040746).
:D

[JWBear]

It's kinda cute though....

[wendybeth]

Good for Tori! Is proud Mom going to post some for inquiring/admiring eyes to see?



Thanks- I'll post some stuff if I can ever figure out how to use our scanner.:rolleyes: She's getting pretty good at sketching people, although I wish she'd get away from Manga drawing.

[Gemini Cricket]

Manga! I know what that is now. We have a lot of them at work. I keep calling them Magna. :D

[wendybeth]

Tori got into it a few years back with the Sailor Moon series, and now she's really into the Kingdom Hearts series.

[Gemini Cricket]

Believe me, there are a lot worse Mangas that she could be into.
One series has high school girls with exploding panties.
I repeat, exploding panties.
:D

[JWBear]

Believe me, there are a lot worse Mangas that she could be into.
One series has high school girls with exploding panties.
I repeat, exploding panties.
:D

Perhaps they need to change their diets....

[Ghoulish Delight]

Believe me, there are a lot worse Mangas that she could be into.
One series has high school girls with exploding panties.
I repeat, exploding panties.
:D
And don't forget the ever popular sub-genre of Manga/Hentai: monsters with phallic tentacles.

[Morrigoon]

Oh good lord, don't EVEN bring hentai into it... yikes! That stuff is just wrong on SO many levels! (especially the phallic tentacles!)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Oh good lord, don't EVEN bring hentai into it... yikes! That stuff is just wrong on SO many levels! (especially the phallic tentacles!)

Every day you guys amaze me with things I don't know I don't know.

[Alex]

Then is the moment to introduce the b word?

[mousepod]

Then is the moment to introduce the b word?

Is it bad that I immediately knew what Alex is talking about?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

hmmmm b word? no me?????

[Ponine]

As yet another of my, “I’ve been gone six months, and have no idea where to start” posts,
Here’s a brief recap of responses to what I have followed.

CP – Don’t mess too much with bcp’s.. but you’ve been told that. I am someone who had “intense” reactions to the shots. Totally didn’t work for me. And I know a friend that had huge issues with Depo.

JWB and GC- Congrats on the new domiciles.

DP and FP – You had a beautiful wedding, I cried many a tear. I love you both.

Commodore – Wonderful to have met you, we’ll have to talk shop again soon!

LSPE – I love the wedding plans, I want nothing but the best for you and T. Wish I had a way to be there to see it. It was also great talking shop with you, lets do it again.

Lash- You know I love you.

MS – Good to see you. Long time no talk.

3894 – Good to see you too! I missed you and your pups. The girls are good? Any good book recommendations?

Lindy- You just have had a whirlwind of stuff happen to you! I finished my first knitting project!

Pru – I still can’t beat the sorceress.

Bornieo – Got a room for con yet?

Anything else I missed, I’ll catch up later. Some things I have followed offline on IM, so I wasnt totally in the dark. ;)

ps... My personality type was ISFP, and I had 6:39 left when I typed in all 50 states.

[Capt Jack]

Then is the moment to introduce the b word?

lets not and pretend we did

Is it bad that I immediately knew what Alex is talking about?

lets hope not, so did I. :blush:

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Yep, I am roomed a million miles away from the con, but I gots it!! :)

[CoasterMatt]

oh man, not THAT b word...

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I am blissfully unaware.

[Morrigoon]

Given the subject matter, I'm pretty sure I'm glad I don't know what "the b word" refers to.

[Capt Jack]

be glad, be very very glad

[Morrigoon]

Pffft. And here I thought the tentacles were the be-all and end-all of TMI with regards to hentai.

...I'm really glad I don't know what's worse.

[blueerica]

I'm apparently the first girl who will admit to knowing what the B word was - once I thought about it for a second.

My oh my.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

What B word? What B Word? WHAT B WORD????

You have me all curious now.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

B-jay?
Bova?
Borishnakov?
Bladder?
Bannana?
Beastiality?

Soooo... on another note... It's amazing how difficult it is to do trip reports on other boards. People just don't get my artistic photographic eye.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Is it worse that I can think of two B words he might be referring to? I'm going to guess he's talking about the more commonly known one.

[lashbear]

I ?think? he's talking about either people who really really love their pets or some kind of cake ?

[wendybeth]

I am curious about that B-word as well....

Got the braces on now, though. Not too bad, although eating is going to be a major challenge. Since my bite is so off, I hit braces before I can completely bite down on my molars and so chewing anything is out for a while. Maybe I'll loose that quitting smoking weight finally.:D

Ohh- I know, I want a brace-face smilie! (Just kidding.....)

Ponine- I'll send you anything you need along with a strategy for kicking the Sorceress's ass. Got lots in my arsenal now. You need to ascend- it's really fun!

[CoasterMatt]

some kind of glaze...

[Stan4dSteph]

I'm apparently the first girl who will admit to knowing what the B word was - once I thought about it for a second.

My oh my.I knew right away. I used to listen to Howard Stern when he was on free radio.

[lashbear]

Can someone put it in spoilers for us ? :confused:

[€uroMeinke]

I might know the B-word, but the one I'm thinking of has nothing to do with Manga - except that it's probably been depicted there.

[CoasterMatt]

the b-word = buttermilk

Well, not really... but I'm a sick beast.

[Alex]

I might know the B-word, but the one I'm thinking of has nothing to do with Manga - except that it's probably been depicted there.

No, not much of a manga connection, just connected through the method of Japan teaching us things.

[blueerica]

I knew right away. I used to listen to Howard Stern when he was on free radio.



:D

[Not Afraid]

Now I know a new word I didn't really want to know. Actually, the word is nice, but the concept isn't.



On aother note.......I found another dog today. It's an un-neutered pure breed (or looks that way) Jack Russel Terrier. It cam running up to me while I was walking my favorite dogs and continued to follow me during the walk. When we got to a busy intersection I piced up Louis and put the lead on the other dog. He had a choke chain on with a license but no contact information. He's now living with another pet sitter until we can find the owner or get him fixed and find him a home. He appears to be young (his teeth are clean clean clean.

WHY WHY WHY do people NOT neuter their dogs and not keep them confined? I'm so mad right now.

[CoasterMatt]

We've got too many damned animals...

Lucy and Ethel are SOOOOO sweet. :D

[Not Afraid]

I called Animal Control to try and locate the owner. I got a call a little bit ago from the owner who is going to go pick up his dog. Apparently, he was in his van and someone broke into it and let the dog out. I'm really glad I rescued him.

Now, doggies of the world, please stay home - unless you're a sweet pug who likes cats. ;)

[MouseWife]

I agree with you, NA.

I have taken to walking the treadmill because there were too many dogs {big, small, domestic and maybe wild} loose out in the morning. AND, supposedly, our animal control isn't available before 10 a.m.?? I don't know if this has changed, I gave up on them.

I have a friend like you, she picks up any stray she finds. Whenever there was a stray dog at school, she would go up to the 'cage' {big chain link area where the custodian put them} , like a jail cell, and look 'em over. 9 out of 10 times she could identify them!!! She tried to always get the pets back to their homes before the animal control could come get them.

[Kevy Baby]

So what's tha damned B word?!?

[JWBear]

I imagine they are referring to this:

Bukkake (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukkake)

[MouseWife]

My computer won't let me see that spoiler.

Only the good die young....and uninformed. :rolleyes:

{^ Billy Joel reference...}

[katiesue]

Sad that once I saw the word I knew what it meant.

[Kevy Baby]

Oh. I thought it was something bad.

[Morrigoon]

Worst. Wikipedia. Entry. Ever.

[lashbear]

I ?think? he's talking about either people who really really love their pets or some kind of cake ?

So nobody caught my subtle hint then?

[Gemini Cricket]

Wendybeth ~ No gum and no Laffy Taffy. Trust me on this one.
:D

[wendybeth]

Wendybeth ~ No gum and no Laffy Taffy. Trust me on this one.
:D


Lol! Yeah, I can see where they might be problematic. I had a hard time with mac and cheese tonight- this is going to be interesting.

[Ghoulish Delight]

You'll also want to avoid eating popcorn, corn on the cob, and ribs on the bone.

[Morrigoon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdQWN9gn2nU

[blueerica]

My sisters had a hard time with everything for about a week and a half after they got their braces. Stick to the real softies and slurpies - soup, pudding, applesauce, then later-on branch into the salads and mac & cheese. At least that seemed to work for them.


Sorry you're so sore. :(

[Kevy Baby]

My sympathies to Eric on the new organ grinders :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

Man, it's disheartening to spend tons of time trying on mid-priced sunglasses, finally put on a pair that looks fantastic...and then realize you grabbed a $140 pair. :mad:

Oh well, I eventually found ones I like and can afford, but I still wish I could justify $140 for sunglasses 'cause they really do look damned good.

Actually, what I really wish is that there were some more middle ground options in the sunglasses world. Somewhere between the supermarket/mid-mall kiosk $12 pairs and the Sunglass Hut $140 pairs. I'd be willing to pay $40-$50 for a decent pair, but they are few and far between. And when you do find them, they are usually ugly.

[Snowflake]

Lol! Yeah, I can see where they might be problematic. I had a hard time with mac and cheese tonight- this is going to be interesting.

Well, so far you have the best food advice. My cube mate says, give it a week and you will feel much better.

As Soupy Sales used to say, "Be true to your teeth and they will never be false to you."

[Strangler Lewis]

Man, it's disheartening to spend tons of time trying on mid-priced sunglasses, finally put on a pair that looks fantastic...and then realize you grabbed a $140 pair. :mad:

Oh well, I eventually found ones I like and can afford, but I still wish I could justify $140 for sunglasses 'cause they really do look damned good.

Actually, what I really wish is that there were some more middle ground options in the sunglasses world. Somewhere between the supermarket/mid-mall kiosk $12 pairs and the Sunglass Hut $140 pairs. I'd be willing to pay $40-$50 for a decent pair, but they are few and far between. And when you do find them, they are usually ugly.

I'm not inclined to pay more than $12 for something I'm likely to lose in a week, but if it's any consolation, $140 strikes me as relatively cheap compared to the designer eyewear prices I've gawked at.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

. I'd be willing to pay $40-$50 for a decent pair, but they are few and far between. And when you do find them, they are usually ugly.

I have never purchased Sun glasses before. Working at the movie theatre I'd just find them in lost & found. I'd go to the L&F over at DLR and put in a request for a new pair!! ;)

Sadly, my last pair is realy bad, since I no worky at the Theatre, I might actually have to buy a pair!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Soooooo... the old bornieo-moble is in the shop today. $700 for a tune up and new brakes. The guy at the shop said that a piece was missing off the brake pad and had it fallen off and got stuck in the wheel it would have locked up the wheel and the results would have not been good had I been driving at the time. Hmmmmm...

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm not inclined to pay more than $12 for something I'm likely to lose in a week, but if it's any consolation, $140 strikes me as relatively cheap compared to the designer eyewear prices I've gawked at.
I always find myself in a quandary. If I pay $12, I get absent minded and do indeed lose or break them in the blink of an eye. I sometimes feel like if I pay more, I'll be motivated to actually give a crap and keep better tabs on them (e.g., the pair just replaced cost me $40 and I actually had them for over a year!). But, of course, a good portion of the time I pay the extra and something still happens to them.

This time I ended up with the cheapo option (2 pair for $20, score!) 'cause, save for the $140 (and above, yes I'm aware that I can easily spend a lot more than $140) options, they were the only ones I've found that look decent.

[CoasterMatt]

I just saw a kid, who was being rude to a coworker, get taught a lesson by his mother.

[JWBear]

I find that the more expensive a pair I buy, the quicker it gets lost. Cheap sunglasses stay around forever. This holds true for hats and umbrellas as well.

There is a similar phenomenon involving watches. The batteries in cheap watches last longer. I don’t know why.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I just saw a kid, who was being rude to a coworker, get taught a lesson by his mother.

Hopefully the lesson contained a swift ninja ass-kicking...

[Morrigoon]

I find that the more expensive a pair I buy, the quicker it gets lost. Cheap sunglasses stay around forever. This holds true for hats and umbrellas as well.

There is a similar phenomenon involving watches. The batteries in cheap watches last longer. I don’t know why.
I disagree... I've had the same umbrella since 1994.

And good sunglasses are easy to keep if you never let them leave the car. That might defeat the purpose for some, but I often can't stand to wear them, so I strictly keep the Maui Jims for sunset driving.

[Not Afraid]

I've had the same 3 pair of sunglasses (all over $50) for over 3 years and I have an unfashionable pair of RayBans in a drawer. I find I don't lose the expensive ones.

[JWBear]

I disagree... I've had the same umbrella since 1994....

Ahh... But was it a cheap umbrella, or an expensive one?

[Alex]

I hold on to expensive sunglasses longer than cheap ones but I also get more annoyed at the inevitable chips, scratches, and other defects that tend to accumulate (no matter how expensive, actually storing glass in a case when not in use lasts only about 45 minutes after purchase).

So, in the end, buying expensive sunglasses just results in me hating my sunglasses longer (because when you spend $200 I'm not going to get a new pair just because the temples are a bit twisted).

[Morrigoon]

Ahh... But was it a cheap umbrella, or an expensive one?
Cost me $30 at the Nature Company, but the Museum Company wanted $80 for the same one.

Damn good umbrella.

[JWBear]

Cost me $30 at the Nature Company, but the Museum Company wanted $80 for the same one.

Damn good umbrella.

Maybe it's just me then. :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

I hold on to expensive sunglasses longer than cheap ones but I also get more annoyed at the inevitable chips, scratches, and other defects that tend to accumulate (no matter how expensive, actually storing glass in a case when not in use lasts only about 45 minutes after purchase).Yeah, that's why I'm replaced my current pair. Scratched to hell and the lens likes to pop out. I was actually being quite good about keeping them in a protective bag...until I lost the bag. Grrr. I'm thinking that the fact that I now carry a manbag will help my in my endeavor to protect my sunglasses. At the very least, the manbag has significantly reduced the instances of my sunglasses enduring impromptu drop tests as I no longer keep them in my pocket or hanging from my collar.

[Not Afraid]

I got my hair cut yesterday and was "reading" a copy of People Magazine while waiting for the color to set. It was a recent issue and had pictures of most of the Oscar dresses worn this year. I had JUST commented how i was so glad that there didn't seem to be any coverage of Brittany and Anna Nicole when I turned the page. I don't know what I was thinking. No "news" about the bimbos??? Ridiculous.

[lashbear]

the other day I was sitting in a doctors waiting room. The guy over from me picked up a copy of a magazine from the table, scanned the headlines, then looked up and remarked "Isn't it terrible about the 'Titanic' ? "

[Ghoulish Delight]

the other day I was sitting in a doctors waiting room. The guy over from me picked up a copy of a magazine from the table, scanned the headlines, then looked up and remarked "Isn't it terrible about the 'Titanic' ? "
What, are you saying you're happy about the Titanic? You insensitive clod.

[CoasterMatt]

If it would have taken Leonardo DiCaprio with it, yes, I'd be happy about the Titanic. :evil:

[lashbear]

What, are you saying you're happy about the Titanic? You insensitive clod.

The lack of a smiley disturbs me a little in the reply, however...

I'll assume you caught the irony that a magazine dated from 1912 was in the waiting room. :D

[JWBear]

If it would have taken Leonardo DiCaprio with it, yes, I'd be happy about the Titanic. :evil:

Amen! I've never been able to stand him.

[€uroMeinke]

Worst. Wikipedia. Entry. Ever.

You like the Conservapedia entry better huh?

(Actually, I loved the linked page of Japanese sex terms)