Soooo....

[Mousey Girl]

I may not survive wedding season.

[Kevy Baby]

I, thankfully, no longer worry about that (after about 20 wedding seasons).

[lashbear]

I don't know. I'm fine with one or two quick snips. I understand that, you snag a nail and you take care of it.

But last night on the plane I think the woman behind me must have been offering free manicures and pedicures it went on so long.

How did she get Nail Clippers through security ?? :confused:

You should have dobbed her in.

[blueerica]

Andy Barker, PI, is a very funny show. I like it, so it's sure to get yanked in a few weeks. Catch it while you can.

Ugh - poor Andy Richter. I really hope this show does well. I loooooved Andy Richter Controls the Universe, and it didn't make it very far, despite having a small, but dedicated following. I'll have to try and catch it - maybe see if I can get other people to catch it. He's just too funny...

[BarTopDancer]

I may not survive wedding season.

For some reason I have the voice from PotC saying that in my head.

[Stan4dSteph]

How did she get Nail Clippers through security ?? :confused:

You should have dobbed her in.Nail clippers are allowed.

[Prudence]

Ugh - poor Andy Richter. I really hope this show does well. I loooooved Andy Richter Controls the Universe, and it didn't make it very far, despite having a small, but dedicated following. I'll have to try and catch it - maybe see if I can get other people to catch it. He's just too funny...

All the episodes are available online (probably not a good sign.) You should check them out. It's got one of the actors from Arrested Development, as well.

[blueerica]

OK - why is it I have no doubt in my fashion sense... until I'm almost out the door? I am suddenly questioning my choice in a pantsuit, except... I don't have a skirt suit. Ugh... next on the shopping list...

[Ghoulish Delight]

All the episodes are available online (probably not a good sign.) You should check them out. It's got one of the actors from Arrested Development, as well.
Richter + Tony Hale made me really want to check this show out. The commercials made me really want to avoid it. Perhaps I'll watch a bit online in hopes that the marketing department just blows.

[Prudence]

Richter + Tony Hale made me really want to check this show out. The commercials made me really want to avoid it. Perhaps I'll watch a bit online in hopes that the marketing department just blows.

The commercials suck. The marketing department has no idea what to do with this show. I only watched it because the local tv gal said it was good, and she's generally correct. The supporting cast is amazing. Harve Presnell has the best lines. There was one about a wet nurse in last night's episode that had Ryan laughing so hard I couldn't hear the next few minutes of dialogue. Lots of if-you're-not-paying-attention-you'll-miss-it humor. And I loved the laptops in bed bit.

[BarTopDancer]

My co-worker just put a 4-pack of Creme eggs on my desk. Yum.

[Morrigoon]

Had some Daphne's for lunch (Gyro and fries) and then treated myself to a Vanilla Freddo at Peet's. Yep, we've got Peet's Coffee down here in good ol' Lake Forest :)

[MickeyLumbo]

so i begin my new assignment tomorrow... but will be in "the office" for the majority of the day, aside from some surprise location luncheon.

the real adventure should commence sometime about wednesday... if i seem to be hurried, just know that i am on assignment - a sort of mission, with no time to stop.

look forward to seeing you all.:)

[blueerica]

Had some Daphne's for lunch (Gyro and fries) and then treated myself to a Vanilla Freddo at Peet's. Yep, we've got Peet's Coffee down here in good ol' Lake Forest :)

Aren't their Freddo's just to die for? They're so much better than they used to be. It's too bad I really just don't crave sweet drinks all that often, but when I do - it's Freddo-time!

[CoasterMatt]

I spent an entire week of vacation time cleaning up the house while Rose was gone...

This has been a great week, despite all the work - it looks great, and the Nuclear Muffin Test Kitchen is back in operation (I can actually get out my door now) :D

[thecorndogwalker]

so i decided to take this psychology class over at the community college, and i love going and learning about the scientific study of behavior.. I just dont like to have to be spending a saturday day writing a 15 page paper... arrrgghhhh...

hey maybe that e-penis machine could do my paper?

[Mousey Girl]

For some reason I have the voice from PotC saying that in my head.

After today, so do I. A good thing is that I will probably lose some weight, no time to munch, too much time spent running around.

[Prudence]

My brother's tumor returned. He has to have the entire large muscle removed. After that, he'll never be able to walk unaided again. Absolute best case scenario is that he'll be able to walk with a cane. Might not be able to walk at all.

Damn, damn, damn, and damn.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

My brother's tumor returned. He has to have the entire large muscle removed. After that, he'll never be able to walk unaided again. Absolute best case scenario is that he'll be able to walk with a cane. Might not be able to walk at all.

Damn, damn, damn, and damn.


:( I'm sorry.

[Snowflake]

My brother's tumor returned. He has to have the entire large muscle removed. After that, he'll never be able to walk unaided again. Absolute best case scenario is that he'll be able to walk with a cane. Might not be able to walk at all.

Damn, damn, damn, and damn.

FVCKIN SH!T! :(

[RStar]

My prayers go out to you and your brother, Prudence. Hopefully he will still be able to walk, and the cancer will stay away from now on.

[blueerica]

Same here, I'll be thinking positive thoughts.

[wendybeth]

Me too, Pru. Big hug to you and best vibes that I can muster to your brother.


Kind of a weird and sad day today all around. I found out that one of my very early clients passed away recently from complications related to HIV, and it just broke my heart. He was such a fun kid, and I've known him since he was in tenth grade. Used to do his hair for drag comps, which were a total blast. His mom and I were friends until we had a falling out a few years ago; it was she who stopped by to tell me and I know it had to have been hard for her. It was as if we had never argued, and in between laughter over the outrageous things he used to do and anger over his horrible end I felt like we were able to reconnect as if it were yesterday. I'm still incredibly shocked- he was a small guy, but so vibrant and so sure of himself. It turns out he'd had HIV and didn't know it for at least ten years, but it was only discovered after he contracted a type of pneumonia specific to HIV sufferers that anyone found out. His mom loved him so much, and it just seems so wrong for her to have to bury her baby. While I'm very sad about it all, I'm glad she reached out and I'm ashamed to have let some stupid petty fight come between us. She's an awesome mom, and he was an equally awesome son.

[Strangler Lewis]

The human body is a mean trickster. Sympathy all around.

[Mousey Girl]

((HUGS)) for both of you.


Nickolas and I are slwoly getting ready to head to Tehachapi. My nieces are in a play at their local theater. I'm looking forward to seeing them. The play is Robin Hood, but I can't remember what parts they have. We are meeting up with them and The Old People for breakfast (lunch) at 11:15 and then heading for the theater. At least I will finally be able to give her her b-day present. Although I am still trying to figure out what it will be. Her b-day was Feb 26th.

I love the drive up there. I am thinking we will go up the back way, through Keene. The Boy and I enjoy stopping to watch the trains on the Loop. It is cool to see a train wrapped around itself, working its way up the hill. This is the time of year to spot rattle snakes all over the road, too. That part I can do without, but Boy likes to try to scare me, so it is fun for him.

After yesterday, at work, this is the type of drive I need. A relaxing drive up the hill is just what the Dr ordered.

[Mousey Girl]

Hehehe... I have a HUGE problem. I have 4 "wheel rats" and only 1 wheel. They keep fighting over it and sleeping in shifts. Whichever one isn't sleeping is in the wheel. Right now Holly is the only one up, so she is doing her daily jog. At night Sweetie is usually the winner, kicking out whoever is in there.

[Not Afraid]

I'm so sorry Pru. We were all hopeing the last surgery would enough.

Very sad news about your friend, WB. He sounds like he was a vibrant and wonderful guy.

Hugs to you both.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Very sorry to hear this news, Prudence. :(

And very sorry for your loss, Wendybeth.

[mousepod]

Big hugs to you, Pru. I hope that beyond the rehab, this round of treatment will take care of the cancer. I hope I don't sound too trite, but at least medical science has progressed to a point where this kind of thing is treatable.

[katiesue]

Hugs to Pru and Wendybeth.

[Drince88]

Big hugs and prayers for you, Prudence and WendyBeth. (And all involved.)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

My thoughts and prayers and sympathy to both of you, Pru and Wendy.

[wendybeth]

Thanks for the warm fuzzies, guys- you all rock. I will be sure to forward them on to Jeff's mom as well, as she is the one who is really in need of them. If there is any downside to parenting, this would be it- losing your kid has to be the very worst thing in the world.

Today I went to my niece Makayla's baby shower, which was a nice thing to attend after such a downer day yesterday. She's having a boy, and he is gonna be one spoiled little guy! Tori got to play soccer with her cousins and is all tired out now. Nice and mellow day- got a roast cooking in the oven, and everyone is kicked back playing video games.

[Not Afraid]

I just can't seem to shake my jet lag. Of course, staying up until 1 am last night didn't help my efforts much. I am somewhat of a useless human being today. About all I've done is a couple of loads of laundry and petted Charles about 1000 times.

[€uroMeinke]

I like tea time

[blueerica]

Hmm... Tea sounds good.

I went to an event for my college chapter of AMA (American Marketing Association) that was from 11:30 - 1:30 AM. We played broomball on ice, and while I was super tired from not getting a lot of sleep (for no good reason) the night before - I ended up having a lot of fun. Unfortunately, all that fun left me wound up, and I didn't fall asleep until around 4:15 this morning. :( Then at around 7:30 - there were banging and clanging noises outside - so... I was up.

Tonight should be sleepalicious.

[Not Afraid]

Soooo, Jack put his big fuzzy butt on my keyboard and changed something. I'm not sure what he did or how he did it, but I think he magnified the display so it now doesn't fit on my screen. I've changed my resolution several times, but that doesn't solve the problem.

You'll never get a job in IT, Mister Fuzzyflop.

[wendybeth]

Oh, sure- blame it on the cat.;)

[MickeyLumbo]

Prudence and WB, i am so very sorry for your loss and for the enduring sorrow you must feel.

[Morrigoon]

So I got home from visiting Cherny in the valley. Somewhere on the drive up El Toro, my car's temp gauge jumped way up to the red and I made ready to pull over when it moved back down to it's slightly-high position it has held for a while. But after parking I noticed steam pouring out the front of my car. I don't wanna know. I really don't wanna know. But I'm sure I'll be finding out.

[wendybeth]

Loose hose. Seriously- the same thing happened to me last summer, and I thought my car engine had caught fire. Turned out a hose had disconnected and sprayed coolant all over my engine.

[RStar]

Hmm... Tea sounds good.I'm drinking my tea right now as I get ready for bed. But it is something called "Natural Calm". It makes you feel so nice and calm and ready to sleep. I add lemon and honey to it. It's GREAT!

Oh, and for the chemists out there it is just Soluble Magnesium Citrate. Helps keep your Magnesium levels correct, which also helps with leg aches when you also take calcium.

You can get it here (http://www.livingnutritionals.com/product_info.php?cPath=116&products_id=743)

[blueerica]

I'm still a huge fan of Peet's Xiao's blend. It's the tea I can't stop buying. I've lived through the nastiest of nasty germs/bugs going around. I like it hot, I like it iced, too.... It's a blend of peppermint, chamomile and rose hips. The peppermint soothes, the chamomile relaxes, and rose hips are an excellent source of vitamin C - so it's perfect for those times when I'm just not feeling right and don't feel like having something sour or citrusy. MmmMmmMmm....

It's also the perfect stressful school-time relaxant. I'll bring some bags to school with my thermos, get some hot water there, and Mmmm... Cost Accounting doesn't seem so bad.

[wendybeth]

The Girl started art lessons at a local studio with a homeschool group, which she loves. Their first project was a drawing of St. Basil's of Moscow, and they are showing their work at a local coffee house later this month. Anyway, the director called and asked if it was okay that they put Tori's pic on their webpage, which really made her day. She has several aunts who are artists, and I think she definitely has their genes. Anyway, here is her pic:
http://indrawschool.com/images/photo_home.gif

Notice her shirt? Medieval Times.......:D

[blueerica]

Wow! She definitely has the genes!

Grats to Tori!

[Motorboat Cruiser]

So I got home from visiting Cherny in the valley. Somewhere on the drive up El Toro, my car's temp gauge jumped way up to the red and I made ready to pull over when it moved back down to it's slightly-high position it has held for a while. But after parking I noticed steam pouring out the front of my car. I don't wanna know. I really don't wanna know. But I'm sure I'll be finding out.

Hopefully, Wendy is right and all it is is a hose. I had a similar circumstance a few months ago but instead it was a cracked radiator. Turns out my truck has a plastic one, which I never knew they even made. Therefore, it couldn't be welded and had to be replaced. It wasn't incredibly expensive but with labor, it also wasn't cheap.

Good luck and let's hope it's the hose!

And Wendybeth, tell Tori that picture rocks! :)

[mousepod]

Wendybeth,

That is a great picture! Any chance of a bigger scan or a link to the page?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wendybeth,

That is a great picture! Any chance of a bigger scan or a link to the page?What he said. That's some serious art there! :snap:

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Yes, yes, we want to see it up close, WB!

I have just crawled out of bed after sleeping or staring into space all yesterday.

We had a 7AM (that's 4AM PST) flight back from Michigan. And thanks to our eastward redeye followed by shower fun and excitement (and prep) I got three hours of sleep Thursday night, four hours of sleep Friday night, and all of two hours of sleep before our return flight. Oy vey.

But the shower was a complete and total blast. I may post some pics on the ol' wedding thread. My family went crazy with the little details. I feel so showered with love-- which, I suppose, is how I'm supposed to feel. : )

There was some bad news for us this weekend, though. My grandmother (who has been slipping away via stroke and dimentia for a very long time) is no longer swallowing and they've brought in hospice. My grandfather is very frail and tied into her emotionally, and we are expecting they may be one of those couples who, well... go together. My father says he doesn't need me to come back for any services, but I don't know. I think he may need the support.

[Not Afraid]

WB, please tell Tori she's a FANTASTIC artist! I'm so impressed with her drawing!!! I'm feel so honored to have some Tori originals!

H, I'm glad the show was a blast, but get some sleep, girl! Sad news about your grandmother, though. HUGS

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yes, even in thumbnail form that looks fantastic!

[wendybeth]

LS, please post pics of the shower- I'll bet it was fantastic! I'm so sorry about your Grandma, though. Trust your instincts with regards to your dad- no doubt he doesn't want to cause you any stress at this happy time in your life, but he may very well need his girl to help him through this. And get some sleep!



Thanks for the great compliments on Tori's art, everyone! Here (http://indrawschool.com/) is the man webpage for her school. It's a great place- they regularly show artwork all over the city (at malls, coffeehouses, etc) and Tori has been wanting to go there forever. She's a happy girl.:)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

LSPE - best thoughts!!!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Their first project was a drawing of St. Basil's of Moscow...
http://indrawschool.com/images/photo_home.gif


That's her FIRST EFFORT?!? Holy Crud, she's good! I look forward to the link.

[wendybeth]

:)

Thanks, KB! The school is having several showings of student artwork- one at a college coffee house that showcases local art, and another at Gonzaga University next month. (She has a Degas-like dancer sketch for that show). She just had class today and she is so funny- she practically runs into the studio and is always the last to leave. Her aunt Vicky is an artist, and she loves that her stuff is going to be shown like her auntie's.

[Not Afraid]

Gonzaga University.

Gorgonzola University!!!:D

[wendybeth]

The Gargonzola Bulldogs.......well, beats the usual 'Gone-zaw-ga' pronunciation.

[Morrigoon]

She's good! What an eye for color!

LSPE: sorry to hear it

[RStar]

Gorgonzola University!!!:D

NA, must you make everything about cows?? ;)


(or is Gorganzolla from sheep or goats? I forget.)

[katiesue]

Wow congrats Tori. That looks amazing!

[cirquelover]

That is truly amazing work! Way to go Tori! I hope she continues painting up a storm!

Sadly Zach still draws stick figures, Picasso he will never be.

[lashbear]

I can't even draw a cheque properly...... :rolleyes:

[Prudence]

How does one tell whether dissatisfaction with one's life is a temporary burden to be put up with while one's long term goals inch toward success or a sign that drastic renovation must commence immediately?

[Capt Jack]

why must one differentiate between the two?
the path to and through both is the same....

forward

the rest shall reveal itself along that path

[Not Afraid]

Fake it 'till you make it.

[blueerica]

I guess the important thing might be to take stock in what's happening, etc. Sometimes, when things get really bogged down, I have to take a few moments out to write things out, or just stare at the ceiling and think about it all. Take the things that are most unsettling, aggravating, unhappy and write them out, or just list them in your mind. What goals do they meet? Is it making you money? Making contacts? Educating you in some way? Anything is tolerable so long as there's a positive end goal that means a lot to you, IMO. It's probably time to take stock.

Be careful for no burn-out, though. Always make time for yourself, and that doesn't mean spa trips and pedicures (though it could, and that sounds nice...). Just take the time to relax - it sounds like you have a busy life, and I hope you don't bury yourself under all that it seems you have going on!

[Ponine]

You can't tell. Sorry.

[Capt Jack]

Fake it 'till you make it.

isnt that what I said? ;)

[MouseWife]

Stress, there is good stress and bad stress. All stress.

My mother in law pointed this out to me way back when. She was explaining how even though our getting married was a positive thing, it was still quite stressful.

I agree, it is all the same. Same road. Just sometimes bumpy and sometimes not. Sometimes it all feels the same.

[Snowflake]

Thanks for the great compliments on Tori's art, everyone! Here (http://indrawschool.com/) is the man webpage for her school. It's a great place- they regularly show artwork all over the city (at malls, coffeehouses, etc) and Tori has been wanting to go there forever. She's a happy girl.:)

WOW! That is fabulous! I've always been envious of those who have the ability and talent to render on paper. When she starts selling, let me know! I'd love to have a Tori original! :snap:

[Snowflake]

just donated my pint-O-red and donated my free Pint-O-Baskin Robbins to my cube-mate, she's happy and I'm out of the way of temptation! Whew!

[Not Afraid]

What the Fu<k is up with the weather? I has been windier than shyt all day today then, suddenly, a very dark cloud covered the sky and rain came pouring down. Of course, I'm fixing to leave to go do 2 hours of dog walks.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

What the Fu<k is up with the weather? I has been windier than shyt all day today then, suddenly, a very dark cloud covered the sky and rain came pouring down. Of course, I'm fixing to leave to go do 2 hours of dog walks.

It's snowing in the local mountains too, our winter storms don't arrive in winter anymore.

[Ghoulish Delight]

What the Fu<k is up with the weather? I has been windier than shyt all day today then, suddenly, a very dark cloud covered the sky and rain came pouring down. Of course, I'm fixing to leave to go do 2 hours of dog walks.
I just watched the same thing happen out here. I walked out of a building, it was bright blue skies, but windy as hell. I turn around, and just coming over the building I can see some nasty looking clouds. I get in the car and blink and the sky is dark. No rain yet, but whatever's coming, it's moving fast.

[Snowflake]

What the Fu<k is up with the weather? I has been windier than shyt all day today then, suddenly, a very dark cloud covered the sky and rain came pouring down. Of course, I'm fixing to leave to go do 2 hours of dog walks.

Similar weather up North. Bundle up is my only advice!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I just watched the same thing happen out here. I walked out of a building, it was bright blue skies, but windy as hell. I turn around, and just coming over the building I can see some nasty looking clouds. I get in the car and blink and the sky is dark. No rain yet, but whatever's coming, it's moving fast.

A FAST MOVING PACIFIC STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG GUSTY WINDS..
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS...AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. WINDS
WILL BE STRONGEST AND MOST WIDESPREAD IN THE DESERTS AND ON THE
DESERT SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS WHERE HIGH WIND WARNINGS ARE IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM.

THIS STORM WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WEST WINDS AND A LARGE WEST SWELL
TO THE COASTAL WATERS WITH A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AT THE BEACHES. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS.

from here (http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/warnings.php?wfo=sgx&zone=CAZ055&pil=XXXHWOSGX&productType=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook)

It's dumped 4 inches of snow in the local mtns in the last 1/2 hour.

[BarTopDancer]

Looks like it will be here in about 30 - 40 minutes. If this wind keeps up I'll have to surface street it home. I don't really feel like being blown off the 241.

I'm so proud of myself. I created a new Gypsy Den addict.

[Snowflake]

I'm so proud of myself. I created a new Gypsy Den addict.

I'd be proud of you, too, if I knew what you were speaking of. I think this is one of those moments when I am supposed to feel every single one of my 46 years.....multiplied by 6

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'd be proud of you, too, if I knew what you were speaking of. I think this is one of those moments when I am supposed to feel every single one of my 46 years.....multiplied by 6
It's a local restaurant. Meanwhile, I'm proud of myself for recently breaking the addiction.

[BarTopDancer]

I'd be proud of you, too, if I knew what you were speaking of. I think this is one of those moments when I am supposed to feel every single one of my 46 years.....multiplied by 6

Yummy Yummy Goodness (www.gypsyden.com/)

[Snowflake]

Yummy Yummy Goodness (www.gypsyden.com/)

Ah (lightbulb)!

Happily or unhappily, no location remotely close to me. :)

[BarTopDancer]

It's a local restaurant. Meanwhile, I'm proud of myself for recently breaking the addiction.

YAY! I still live and work far enough away that it's not something I can do on a whim 5 of the 7 days out of the week. Though I've been there twice in as many days now and if there weren't other things planned for tonight we'd probably be back.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

There are reports it is snowing here in Ventura County.

Bundle up and prepare for the Rapture!

[Nephythys]

There are reports it is snowing here in Ventura County.

Bundle up and prepare for the Rapture!

Not until I get back from Disneyland damn it!:mad:

[Snowflake]

There are reports it is snowing here in Ventura County.

Bundle up and prepare for the Rapture!

Well, we are only a few days past the anniversary of Heaven's Gate, maybe they were right?

Or maybe this is a preview of the snow effect on the castle?

[BarTopDancer]

It's raining here. 40 minutes. Am I good or am I good.

[Capt Jack]

lets see.
wind kicking up here...check
sun is out, but big grey clouds rolling in...check
rain about to wash away half the city...stay tuned.
should get here just in time for rush hour.

oh joy :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

According to weather.com, the rain in Orange is going to hold off until 7pm. CP better hope so...she road her bike to work today.

[Mousey Girl]

Windy and cold here. I just picked Boy up from school. He said they got hail. *pout* I didn't get hail at work, and it is only around 5 miles away.

I have the doors open, but the front door squeaks. I figure it will be closed before I leave to go back to work.

[Morrigoon]

Well, it was cloudy and cool all morning, then about 2pm it was dark cloudy and VERY windy, and it looked like there may have been snow on Saddleback, but now it's 3pm, the sun is shining, there are only a few wispy clouds in the sky and a slight breeze.

WTF?!?!?!?

[Morrigoon]

I'm posting this because... well, I can't do bloody much else. I made the somewhat catastrophic mistake of attempting to return the call from the car mechanic, and I've currently been on hold 13 1/2 minutes without so much as a courtesy "we haven't forgotten you" pickup. Oh, that's after I hung up the first time, having been on hold long enough to conclude I HAD been forgotten. This is monopolizing my phone, which I need to do my damn job.

But thank god I called them on the land line, if this was sucking up my mobile minutes. Hallelujah, he just picked up, and it's 15 minutes into the fecking call...

:mad:

[SacTown Chronic]

The radio talkin' guy just played Summer Song by Joe Satriani and improved my mood by at least 300%.

[wendybeth]

Tori got her expander today- finally got a good fit. (Third try was the charm). She wanted McDonalds, which I thought was ambitious, and sure enough she almost choked on the first bite. (She has to get used to her tongue hitting the metal, and food getting stuck in it). Quick round of tears, partially cured by a large bowl of chocolate ice-cream, soft-serve style.

[€uroMeinke]

How does one tell whether dissatisfaction with one's life is a temporary burden to be put up with while one's long term goals inch toward success or a sign that drastic renovation must commence immediately?

I journal (and not necessarily on line), talk to people who know you, talk to people who have gone down either path. Take some time to think about what "drastic renovation" really is, what it looks like, what it feels like when your there, and how and whether or not it's any different than your are proceeding now.

[MouseWife]

I'm so proud of myself. I created a new Gypsy Den addict.

I hope the weather isn't too harsh this evening.

My kids all went to Disneyland and are going to the Lab {I guess, Nature Foods? Whole Foods??} for dinner.

So, there were a lot of LOT'ers at DL today? Did anyone notice a chickie with long blue hair? {I think she said it is lavender....} She is my chickie. :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Native foods (technically across the street from The Lab at The Camp). Vegan place, I haven't tried it yet.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Sooo, I finally took the plunge and dove into "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle". I'm about eight chapters in and loving it.

[MouseWife]

Native foods (technically across the street from The Lab at The Camp). Vegan place, I haven't tried it yet.

Dah! They hate how I can't remember.....They were confused when I told them I was taking Dad to see 'Road Hogs' the other day....

Is the Gypsy Den vegetarian? I have actually dined with them at Native Foods. It is pretty good. And, I love the atmosphere. {The Gypsy Den looks quite enticing as well!}

Anyone been to the Pirates dinner in Buena Park? And, has anyone used

http://www.dwtickets.com/Discount_Pirates_Dinner_Adventure_Tickets_s/62.htm

before? The prices for the dinner are quite high but these seem more reasonable....living not so far away we are flexible...

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'd call Gypsy Den vegetarian friendly. They serve a bunch of chicken dishes (their waldorf chicken salad is one of their specialties), and I believe the occasional ground beef dish, but they also have lots of excellent veggie options.

[MouseWife]

Well...I'd like it but she wouldn't.

The Gypsy Den looks really really cool.

[JWBear]

... Nice weather we're having, eh.

[Prudence]

My friend's pregnancy isn't going to make it to term. It's been a crappy week. I'm ready for something hope-inspiring now.

[BarTopDancer]

Native foods (technically across the street from The Lab at The Camp). Vegan place, I haven't tried it yet.

It's yummy. I go there with Mr. TheaterTech.

Is the Gypsy Den vegetarian? I have actually dined with them at Native Foods. It is pretty good. And, I love the atmosphere. {The Gypsy Den looks quite enticing as well!}

You can find several vegan items there and they know what all the ingredients are.

[Stan4dSteph]

I journal (and not necessarily on line), talk to people who know you, talk to people who have gone down either path. Take some time to think about what "drastic renovation" really is, what it looks like, what it feels like when your there, and how and whether or not it's any different than your are proceeding now.There's also poking around employment websites, accidentally applying for a job in New Zealand, then receiving emails that indicate they are interested in you.

[katiesue]

If I answer the phone and the telemarketer says "sweetie can I talk to your Mom". I get to hang up on them - idiots.

[BarTopDancer]

If I answer the phone and the telemarketer says "sweetie can I talk to your Mom". I get to hang up on them - idiots.

Answer 1 - Sure, hang on [then put the phone down and walk away]

Answer 2 - If you can find her. She left for the bar 3 years ago.

Answer 3 - No, she's taking a shower with the mailman.

[NickO'Time]

Watching "Any Which Way You Can" on AMC. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on next.:cool: :snap:

[RStar]

... Nice weather we're having, eh.
Yup, in Huntington Beach the wind kicked up to about 45-50 mph causing reduced visability with all the dust in the air. It looked foggy, and got dark with black clowds! Real strange looking!

Then it rained for a short time, just long enough to wash the dust out of the air, and place it on our cars. It rained mud!:eek:

Then the sun came out a few minutes later to bake the mud on the cars. :mad:

Isn't Mother Nature wonderful? :rolleyes:

[blueerica]

Yeah, I'm in HB, too, and that lovely sequence happened within a few short moments.

And yes, my car is caked and baked. Since I'm heading out of town on Thurs, and it will be parked outside, I'm just going to deal with it and wash it when I get back.

[BarTopDancer]

My newly detailed car is all dusty/spotty. Stupid drizzle. If it doesn't pour by Saturday Shiny is getting another bath.

[MouseWife]

We had just washed all of the cars a couple of days ago.

Word up~ don't wait too long after a road trip to wash the bugs off of your car. They were very very very hard to remove. If I did indeed do so.

Also, don't write on your car when dirty. My sisters car was really dirty and someone wrote on it 'Wash Me'. It can still be seen.

Has this happened to anyone else? Perhaps she can polish it up? It is an old truck, I doubt if she has waxed it.

[Kevy Baby]

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on next.:cool: :snap:I've been thinking about that movie lately. It has been a while since i have seen it. And Susan never has.

[Morrigoon]

Pursuit of Happyness arrived in the mail today. Great movie. The special features are very interesting.

[wendybeth]

We just bought that tonight. Looks good, but we didn't get a chance to watch it yet.

The Girl just got her first phone, courtesy of Daddy. (I also got a new one- yeah!) Hers is an introductory phone, perfect for first-timers, complete with parental control and GPS capabilities. She doesn't mind; she's totally stoked about having her first phone, and she is practicing her texting skills on me. The kid is growing up. (Even if she does still play with dolls).

Btw- I showed her your comments about her art, and she was thrilled. Ty all very much.:)

[lashbear]

Weather is here, wish you were beautiful.

Seriously though. Sun, Black cloud, drizzle, sun, nighttine freezing cold winds, fireworks cancelled, Julie Andrews sent home for the night.

Boy, Coastermatt & Rose have as much energy as the energiser bunny !! We stayed till park closing !!

[wendybeth]

Yeah, Lash! Puhleeeese don't get burn't out before we get there, man! We're going to have some serious fun when we do- providing the Huckleberry wine makes it through the flight!;)

Glad you're having fun with the West Coast contingent.:cheers:

[lashbear]

My holiday won't be complete without a ride through "It's A Smell Small World" with Tori. :D

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Anyone been to the Pirates dinner in Buena Park? And, has anyone used

http://www.dwtickets.com/Discount_Pirates_Dinner_Adventure_Tickets_s/62.htm

before? The prices for the dinner are quite high but these seem more reasonable....living not so far away we are flexible...


We've been to it, the kids liked it. I'm not sure how we bought the tickets, I wasn't in charge.

[MouseWife]

We've been to it, the kids liked it. I'm not sure how we bought the tickets, I wasn't in charge.

Thanks for the response, I am glad to know kids like it because it cost enough!!!

{hee hee, a pirate resonded to the question about the pirate show...:snap: }

[katiesue]

WB - does Tori now text you from the other room instead of getting up to ask you something?

Maddy is still on a high from her first phone which I got her in January. She does come up with some very creative photos and videos though which she sends to amuse me. And actually it's been a great way for her to communicate with me when she's at her dads.

[wendybeth]

WB - does Tori now text you from the other room instead of getting up to ask you something?


Lol! No, not yet anyway. I'm sure she'll try it- once.:evil:

[Brigitte]

My Maddie does that all the time, as does her father. The bonus is that when she's not up on time in the morning, I can call her phone and have her jolt awake in surprise ;)

[Scrooge McSam]

Sooo...

Got this month's electric bill.

$29

Yes, it's been a mild month, but methinks replacing all the lights, reinsulating the house and replacing outdated hvac equipment had to help

To quote Nephy "squee!!!!!!"

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Sooo...

Got this month's electric bill.

$29

Yes, it's been a mild month, but methinks replacing all the lights, reinsulating the house and replacing outdated hvac equipment had to help

To quote Nephy "squee!!!!!!"

congratulations! It's always nice to see proof that all that work made a difference.

[MouseWife]

Sooo...

Got this month's electric bill.

$29

Yes, it's been a mild month, but methinks replacing all the lights, reinsulating the house and replacing outdated hvac equipment had to help

To quote Nephy "squee!!!!!!"

Aw, damn! I haven't ever had an electric bill that low in all of my married life. This months bill was almost $60 more than last month. I know they had mentioned things were going up, I guess so.

But, I have to talk with the 'kids'. There are two of them with those new big t.v.s. Don't those burn a lot of power? I mean, I even turned off the spare fridge.

I am just no so happy about these damn bills. :mad:

[Morrigoon]

Damn! I've never been so tempted in my life to switch out the bulbs!

Nice bill...

[BarTopDancer]

Sooo...

Got this month's electric bill.

$29

Yes, it's been a mild month, but methinks replacing all the lights, reinsulating the house and replacing outdated hvac equipment had to help

To quote Nephy "squee!!!!!!"

What was the bill last month?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Damn! I've never been so tempted in my life to switch out the bulbs!

Nice bill...

You saw Kevy's post about the deal at Ganahl Lumber, right?

[RStar]

I have two refredgerators, a pond pump, the computers, two TVs, three cell phones and 4 cordless phones always charging, all electric cooking, and a daughter who primps using every electric primping tool known to man.

I'll never see an electric bill that low. Although I switched out the lighting and can see a $60 bill on average. Not bad since it has been twice that....

[MickeyLumbo]

I have two refredgerators, a pond pump, the computers, two TVs, three cell phones and 4 cordless phones always charging, all electric cooking, and a daughter who primps using every electric primping tool known to man.

I'll never see an electric bill that low. Although I switched out the lighting and can see a $60 bill on average. Not bad since it has been twice that....

i guess the critical issue is water conservation - at least that's what was on the freeway signs. "an OC water emergency".

bizzare, following a deluge yesterday!

[Tramspotter]

i guess the critical issue is water conservation - at least that's what was on the freeway signs. "an OC water emergency".

bizzare, following a deluge yesterday!

We are still way below normal rainfall... This snow season also really sucked :(

[MouseWife]

I'll never see an electric bill that low. Although I switched out the lighting and can see a $60 bill on average. Not bad since it has been twice that....


Well, I haven't seen a bill that small in over 20 years. My current due is
$240 something.

I seriously want to turn off everything and just play monopoly by candlelight.

Or other things....:snap:

[Not Afraid]

So, I broke a key in the lock of a client's house today as the hungry dogs barked away inside. I've discovered that I shouldn't quit my day job to become a theif because I cannot jimmy a window open. Luckily, I was able to get the client on the phone and they remembered they have a set of laundry room key in the garage that, thandfully, wasn't locked. What a fricking nightmare!

[lindyhop]

Two months ago I was whining about a special promotion at work that was taking up all my time. It was supposed to be for January only but they decided to extend it through February. At the end of February they extended it through March. I now have 7 boxes (the big ones that hold copy paper) in my cube full of the related mail that we've received since about March 3. My supervisor has at least two boxes with mail from the first few days of March. That's all mail that we weren't able to process in March because we were too busy trying to catch up with February. This is all in addition to our regular work which generally fills up the day. We've been feeling a little shell-shocked but happy that March was just about over.

Last night before I left I got a forwarded e-mail indicating they were planning to extend the promotion into April. At this rate we will still be catching up on this thing in 2009.
:mad:

[Scrooge McSam]

Damn! I've never been so tempted in my life to switch out the bulbs!

Nice bill...

Mori... Honey... Get thee to a Home Depot.

Bulb replacement was my first step on this quest. Best I can figure I saved right at 24% from that one change alone.

They do cost more, but you don't have to replace them NEARLY as often.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Mori... Honey... Get thee to a Home Depot.

Bulb replacement was my first step on this quest. Best I can figure I saved right at 24% from that one change alone.

They do cost more, but you don't have to replace them NEARLY as often.Like he said - we moved with our lightbulbs.

[Scrooge McSam]

What was the bill last month?

$23.52 :cool: Last month was still cool enough not to need any AC.

And for you, the computer geek that you are, get a handle on how much your bricks (those little black power converters used to power low voltage equipment) are costing you. The one that powers my laptop uses juice even when the laptop is off (bad design). Many of these devices have this problem. TVs, too! I put them all together on one switched power strip in my office so I can turn them all off when I leave the house.

[MouseWife]

Okay, I know we can't turn off things that have clocks or that will need to be reset every time, but, as far as the computer goes, what can we turn off?

My mother, she has those power strips all over her house. She unplugs other things {microwave, toaster, etc.} and even the stove!!! {the clock, light, whatever}.

I have told the kids that all of their chargers constantly use juice {the ones left plugged in for phones, games} and all of the freakin' t.v.s etc. do also.

Lights. We have a light over our garage, it is one of those that turn on on their own {maybe flourescent, hologen? not sure}. We also had one in our back yard but when they put up rain gutters we had to take it down.

I have heard those big lights use up a lot of energy. But, unfortunately, this court has no lighting and none of the other neighbors use any lights. If we don't burn it, the court is pitch black. The city doesn't even keep the lights going. We've always kept lights going for family members coming and going.

This is all killing me. :(

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Okay, I know we can't turn off things that have clocks or that will need to be reset every time, but, as far as the computer goes, what can we turn off?

My mother, she has those power strips all over her house. She unplugs other things {microwave, toaster, etc.} and even the stove!!! {the clock, light, whatever}.

I have told the kids that all of their chargers constantly use juice {the ones left plugged in for phones, games} and all of the freakin' t.v.s etc. do also.

Lights. We have a light over our garage, it is one of those that turn on on their own {maybe flourescent, hologen? not sure}. We also had one in our back yard but when they put up rain gutters we had to take it down.

I have heard those big lights use up a lot of energy. But, unfortunately, this court has no lighting and none of the other neighbors use any lights. If we don't burn it, the court is pitch black. The city doesn't even keep the lights going. We've always kept lights going for family members coming and going.

This is all killing me. :(

They make compact flourescent flood lights, see if they will fit in the existing outdoor fixture.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

i guess the critical issue is water conservation - at least that's what was on the freeway signs. "an OC water emergency".

bizzare, following a deluge yesterday!

I believe they are replacing a waterline to a pumping station, and OC is using more water than expected. The pumping station should be back online on saturday.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

So we had to take the Catholic FOCCUS test tonight, so that the local priest has something to discuss with us when we plan the wedding. There were a lot of doozies ("true or false: I imagine I will feel uncomfortable nude in front of my spouse") but nothing tops "true or false: I feel that my spouse expresses affection adequately and appropriately."

Oh, yeah, baby. I'm in the mood for adequate and appropriate affeeeeeection.

[Scrooge McSam]

This is all killing me. :(

Kill A Watt (http://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electric-Power-Monitor/dp/B000IB63HA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/104-1597838-1308723?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1175142157&sr=8-3) might be a good tool for you.

Makes it really easy to find the power leakers.

Good luck!!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So we had to take the Catholic FOCCUS test tonight, so that the local priest has something to discuss with us when we plan the wedding. There were a lot of doozies ("true or false: I imagine I will feel uncomfortable nude in front of my spouse") but nothing tops "true or false: I feel that my spouse expresses affection adequately and appropriately."

Oh, yeah, baby. I'm in the mood for adequate and appropriate affeeeeeection.

Screw that. Its 50/50 chance. What''re they gonna do? Not let you get married because you answered wrong? **** 'em!

[€uroMeinke]

"true or false: I imagine I will feel uncomfortable nude in front of my spouse"

I would want to answer this one true just to hear what he said

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Heh heh. We had to take the "cohabitational" part of the test, so they know that I'm a scarlet woman.

[Kevy Baby]

Damn! I've never been so tempted in my life to switch out the bulbs!

Nice bill...

You saw Kevy's post about the deal at Ganahl Lumber, right?Yep - it's still going on. I stopped by the other day and picked up 5 more bulbs. I know own 10 and have only spent $2.00 (plus tax).

Unfortunately, the one thing that kills is the most on power is the basking lamps for the Dragons. We have six enclosures in our house. All but one have 100 watt basking bulbs (plus the UV light). Right now, all of them are on 12 hours a day, but will soon be upped to 14 hours per day. That's 9.1 kilowatt hours every day. Ouch

[Not Afraid]

Our bill is usually in the $40's (but that's with a 25% discount). We've been slowly changing out the blubs we can change (we have a lot if indirect lighting that used small wattage bulbs). We never have our TV on and have an efficient refrigerator but our computers are usually on and there are several lights on timers and two that are always on (front porch and sensor floods in the back). But, our bill is not too bad, considering.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Our bill is usually in the $40's (but that's with a 25% discount). We've been slowly changing out the blubs we can change (we have a lot if indirect lighting that used small wattage bulbs). We never have our TV on and have an efficient refrigerator but our computers are usually on and there are several lights on timers and two that are always on (front porch and sensor floods in the back). But, our bill is not too bad, considering.

Can you swap out the "always on" with compact flourescents?

[Not Afraid]

Why are you so mad, DPR?

The front light is a CF but the floods in the back are not. I didn't know they made them. I will check for them next time.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Why are you so mad, DPR?

The front light is a CF but the floods in the back are not. I didn't know they made them. I will check for them next time.

I just noticed that, sorry, I'm not mad, I think I'm just spastic with my typing this evening.

[Not Afraid]

Stop typing like I do.

I don't know what I do, but in replying to emails, I will often end up replacing the subject of the email with one simple exclaimation point. It all happend so fast, I haven't been able to figure out what I do.

[Kevy Baby]

Whatever it is you do with your typing, please don't fix it. It provides hours of entertainment for the rest of us.

[Gemini Cricket]

I just wanted to say hello to all y'all.
:)

Hello. I have internetage again... thanks to zapppop.
:)

[wendybeth]

Yaay, GC! :cheers:Yaay, Zapppop!:cheers:

[MouseWife]

Nice to see you hooked up again, GC!

Ugh. I am trying not to think I have a chance but I entered a contest to meet and greet someone I'd really like to....meet and greet. :D

Anyone have any 'ins' with the Avalon in Hollywood????

Working on surprising the Hubster tomorrow. We have gone up to Julian many times and toyed with an impromtu stay over. So, I am going to surprise him as I have booked us a night at a hotel. I even got the room we want.

Now, if only it isn't horribly windy and he doesn't catch me slipping the overnight bags in to the trunk....the kids are working with me on this one.
Taking the iPod player and a portable DVD. What I really look forward to doing is stargazing. :D

Ugh. I have another glitch. He has promised to take a good friend to the airport Friday morning. My daughter said she would...at six a.m.!! Can't tell him to work it out until we are up there and he knows about the room....

[Ghoulish Delight]

i guess the critical issue is water conservation - at least that's what was on the freeway signs. "an OC water emergency".

bizzare, following a deluge yesterday!Not only does local rainfall have little to do with the water supplied for our plumbing, the notices going up everywhere are because a water treatment plant in Yorba Linda has been shut down for major maintenance.

[Morrigoon]

We have one light that we leave on all day so that Barnum isn't left in the dark if we come home after sunset. Unfortunately, that one light is my favorite high-wattage reading light. (I likes me dem bright lights, which is why I haven't jumped on the low-wattage bandwagon yet).

But I was just suggesting to Talon that perhaps instead of my superbright reading light, we get maybe two smaller lamps and run LED bulbs in them. SHould be plenty of light for the poops, especially having multiple lamps, and those 1-watt LED bulbs... heck, I could put 40 lamps in the room and it's not going to top what's used by my 50-watt bulb. Not that I'm buying 40 lamps, but I would consider getting two...

OTOH... those Ganahl complact flourescents are super cheap. That would be a start. And considering the car repairs totaled over $600, now might not be the time to be shelling out for $4 lightbulbs when $0.20 ones are available.

[Stan4dSteph]

We have one light that we leave on all day so that Barnum isn't left in the dark if we come home after sunset. Unfortunately, that one light is my favorite high-wattage reading light. (I likes me dem bright lights, which is why I haven't jumped on the low-wattage bandwagon yet).
Nitpick: Watts are not a measure of the brightness of light. Brightness is measured in lumens.

[Kevy Baby]

Nitpick: Watts are not a measure of the brightness of light. Brightness is measured in lumens.As an example, the compact flourescent bulbs I picked up at Ganahl are 23 watts with the [theoretical] equivalent brightness of a 100 watt bulb. The compact flourescents are energy saving because they give the same brightness while using less energy. Between that energy cost savings and the need to replace them less often, the higher cost for the bulb is cost justified.

[Alex]

We have one light that we leave on all day so that Barnum isn't left in the dark if we come home after sunset.

This is something some pet owners do that I don't understand (with Lani, if we go away for the weekend she leaves the radio on, as if the cat cares).

Dogs and cats generally don't have a problem with being in the dark as both have excellent night vision.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Side note - rabbits have pretty poor night vision. Actually, they have pretty poor daylight vision as well. They're crepuscular (mostly active at dawn and twilight) so they don't adjust well to either extreme of light conditions.

Of course, when they do see, they have a nearly 360 degree field of vision save for a small blind spot in front of their nose.

[BarTopDancer]

I went out last night, right at 10pm. Missed LOST! and got home too late to watch it. It is taking all my willpower to not read spoilers. And most of my efforts to stay awake. I'm getting to old to be out till 2am on a work night.

[Kevy Baby]

I went out last night, right at 10pm. Missed LOST! and got home too late to watch it. It is taking all my willpower to not read spoilers.The Butler did it.

[JWBear]

The Butler did it.

No, it was the chef! ;)

[katiesue]

Col. Mustard in the library with a lead pipe

[Capt Jack]

Col. Mustard in the parlor with the revolver


edit 3 seconds later: LOL. nice timing katiesue

[Kevy Baby]

Mean Mr. Mustard

[Prudence]

Today's late-breaking development - after the worry, the fear, the dismal prognosis, the doctor-led tour of the hospital facilities where they were going to conduct the surgery - the MRI says it's not a tumor. It's a big lump of scar tissue, which is still a problem, but it's not a tumor, not yet anyhow.

I don't know whether to kill the doctors for telling us they were 99% sure it was a recurrence of tumor and that they were doing an MRI to make sure it hadn't spread even further, or kiss them for such wonderful news.

[Morrigoon]

It had to be said....


"Eeet's not a TU-MAH!" - The Governator

[Morrigoon]

This is something some pet owners do that I don't understand (with Lani, if we go away for the weekend she leaves the radio on, as if the cat cares).

Dogs and cats generally don't have a problem with being in the dark as both have excellent night vision.

Geee, then why does he do that mournful repetitive bark when he's left in the dark?

At least for my dog... it's important. That's why we started doing it.

[Kevy Baby]

It had to be said....


"Eeet's not a TU-MAH!" - The GovernatorYa know, I was thinking the exact same thing (though he was nowhere near Governatorship when he did Kindergarten Cop).

[Not Afraid]

Good news (somewhat, at least).

[Prudence]

Good news (somewhat, at least).

Oh scar tissue sucks, and it does limit his range of movement, but it's a damn sight better than having his gluteal muscle group removed on that side.

[Not Afraid]

I went to go give an insulin shot at about 5:50. When I returned at 6:30, Chris had been offered a promotion.





I'm serious.

[BarTopDancer]

I went to go give an insulin shot at about 5:50. When I returned at 6:30, Chris had been offered a promotion.





I'm serious.

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!

[wendybeth]

I went to go give an insulin shot at about 5:50. When I returned at 6:30, Chris had been offered a promotion.





I'm serious.

Holy crap- we need particulars!!!:snap:

[€uroMeinke]

Holy crap- we need particulars!!!:snap:

Well, I'm not going to get into too many details here in a public forum, especially since I haven't accepted yet. But let's say I've had an interesting week.

Monday - Back to work, but at an offsite location where I manage to apply for one job, having come to the conclusion that resources were no longer available for the job I'd been promised and have been waiting for - for months.

Wednesday - Back in my office, where I'm contacted by a recruiter for a "prestigious" job in Newport Beach. I figure heck, I just updated my resume anyway, why not.

Today - Go to work at our Headquarters, sit in a number of meetings, go home and my work phone rings and the job I had given up on is being offered to me - bastards.

Anyway, I will probably take it since it's the job I wanted to do in the first place - but damn it's amazing how fast my company can move when it wants to.

I have been laughing ever since, being able to say to Lisa, "oh, while you were out I was offered a job," was priceless.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Well, I'm not going to get into too many details here in a public forum, especially since I haven't accepted yet. But let's say I've had an interesting week.

Monday - Back to work, but at an offsite location where I manage to apply for one job, having come to the conclusion that resources were no longer available for the job I'd been promised and have been waiting for - for months.

Wednesday - Back in my office, where I'm contacted by a recruiter for a "prestigious" job in Newport Beach. I figure heck, I just updated my resume anyway, why not.

Today - Go to work at our Headquarters, sit in a number of meetings, go home and my work phone rings and the job I had given up on is being offered to me - bastards.

Anyway, I will probably take it since it's the job I wanted to do in the first place - but damn it's amazing how fast my company can move when it wants to.

I have been laughing ever since, being able to say to Lisa, "oh, while you were out I was offered a job," was priceless.

Congratulations! It's good to have choices

[wendybeth]

Awesome. Given the career ennui you seemed to be drifting toward last month, I'd say timely as well.:cheers:

[Snowflake]

Well, I'm not going to get into too many details here in a public forum, especially since I haven't accepted yet. But let's say I've had an interesting week.

Anyway, I will probably take it since it's the job I wanted to do in the first place - but damn it's amazing how fast my company can move when it wants to.

I have been laughing ever since, being able to say to Lisa, "oh, while you were out I was offered a job," was priceless.

Well, congratulations are really in order! So, here's a :cheers: to the Guru of Swank (even in the not so swanky corporate world).:snap:

[Morrigoon]

Conga rats!

[lashbear]

Well done !!

See.... Hugging an Aussie IS lucky, as lucky can be. :p

[JWBear]

Congrats!!!

[katiesue]

Wow, congratulations!

[Alex]

Geee, then why does he do that mournful repetitive bark when he's left in the dark?

At least for my dog... it's important. That's why we started doing it.

Do you have to leave a light on for him all night too?

[katiesue]

Sooo… I’m turning into Mrs. Kravitz.

I live across the street from a Middle School/High School complex. Aside from the odd late night marching band practice and the weird deliveries in the middle of the night a few weeks ago I noticed something else odd. I got up in the middle of the night for a glass of water and noticed something was different but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Got up again a few hours later and it dawned on me that all the lights were off at the Middle/High schools. So I immediately thought, power outage. Then, no, my power was on and upon closer examination you could see some light from interiors, but all the exterior lights around the school and the parking lot were completely off.

It seems the lights go off around 11:30ish and come back on around 5:30ish. Isn’t this odd? Wouldn’t you want all the lights on to detract vandals etc? I’m guessing it’s some sort of budget cut.

Yea, these are the major issues that keep me up at night.

[Matterhorn Fan]

I have been laughing ever since, being able to say to Lisa, "oh, while you were out I was offered a job," was priceless.Congrats!

[Snowflake]

Sooo… I’m turning into Mrs. Kravitz.


Hubster now named Abner and a weirdo across the street that krinles the nose, too? ;)

Given my druthers, I'd turn into Endora, great clothes and always seemed to have much more fun!

[Alex]

It seems the lights go off around 11:30ish and come back on around 5:30ish. Isn’t this odd? Wouldn’t you want all the lights on to detract vandals etc? I’m guessing it’s some sort of budget cut.

Probably some sort of green initiative and if vandalism isn't really a problem then it would seem an unnecessary expense to prevent it. Light doesn't really do much to prevent vandalism if the vandals are pretty confident there is nobody around anyway (when I was a kid we did all kinds of things to our very well lit high school in the middle of the night).

As a frequent late night traveler I've often wondered just how much electricity we'd save if cities and business didn't feel it important to keep everything lit 24 hours a day.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Dude. Say what you want about Meet the Robinsons and how you don't want to see it-- but I just downloaded the soundtrack, and I'm a happy girl. Elfman's stuff is nice, and a return to his suburban sounds with vocal backing... I'm very fond of Rufus Wainwright so anything new from him was a delight. And I'm VERY VERY fond of They Might Be Giants, and what could be better than TMBG doing "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?

[Alex]

My review is up over at MP. A lot that is good in it but overall I wasn't much entertained. The movie will have its champions and I can see their point of view, but it just didn't gel for me.

The Disneyland references are really minimal (they're pretty much all in the trailer) but there a nice little tribute/reference to Walt Disney is worked into the movie and revealed before the end credits.

For the first time in recent memory it is a Danny Elfman score where I didn't realize immediately I was listening to a Danny Elfman score. That's a good thing.

I'm really happy they turned away from using all big names for the voice cast. More adult and sophisticated humor but very simplistic story.

[katiesue]

Hubster now named Abner and a weirdo across the street that krinles the nose, too? ;)

Given my druthers, I'd turn into Endora, great clothes and always seemed to have much more fun!


I always wanted to be Serena, the bad cousin.

Speaking of which, one day years ago when it was on Nick. Maddy's dad was watching and said "whater ever happened to the actress who played Serena, you never see her in anything else?" Um yea had no idea it was Elizabeth Montogomery. Still makes me laugh.

[Snowflake]

I always wanted to be Serena, the bad cousin.

Speaking of which, one day years ago when it was on Nick. Maddy's dad was watching and said "whater ever happened to the actress who played Serena, you never see her in anything else?" Um yea had no idea it was Elizabeth Montogomery. Still makes me laugh.

Oh, that is priceless! Love it!

[JWBear]

Hubster now named Abner and a weirdo across the street that krinles the nose, too? ;)

Given my druthers, I'd turn into Endora, great clothes and always seemed to have much more fun!

I'm right there with you sister! Samantha was such a wimp. I wanted to be like Endora when I was a kid (but sadly, there are times that I feel like I'm turning out more like Aunt Clara...)

[Snowflake]

I'm right there with you sister! Samantha was such a wimp. I wanted to be like Endora when I was a kid (but sadly, there are times that I feel like I'm turning out more like Aunt Clara...)

Howling! ROTLMAO, JW.

[katiesue]

Calling Dr. Bombay!

[Strangler Lewis]

Samantha was such a wimp.

Samantha was hot.

Ginger or MaryAnn? MaryAnn or Jeannie?

None of the above.

Samantha.

[mousepod]

Emma Peel.

[Snowflake]

Emma Peel.

Not only hot, but mega cool. She was the epitome of cool, and pretty much still is. I wanted her car in the worst way and in one of life's little ironies, I now drive a Buick.

[BarTopDancer]

As a frequent late night traveler I've often wondered just how much electricity we'd save if cities and business didn't feel it important to keep everything lit 24 hours a day.

This reminds me of when Erica and I drove to Monterey. We left LA at about 11:30pm. As we were driving through the middle of nowhere at 3am (and we knew it was the middle of nowhere because we already passed the start of nowhere) it was pitch black.

On the way home we were driving through the same middle of nowhere and noticed all these towns that we did not see before - because they had turned out every single light.

As a side, from the start of nowhere to the other side of nowhere is about hang loose far.

[Alex]

And conversely when you drive through the Central Valley on 5 from SF to LA it all seems pretty empty until you drive through it at night and can see all the lights everywhere.

[Strangler Lewis]

Emma Peel.

Well, sure, but she wasn't a sitcom character.

You know who else were hot? Lucy Ricardo and Alice Kramden.

Oh, and Wrangler Jane. But she's more in the Jeannie category.

[mousepod]

Fair enough. Well, the sitcom Mrs. Peel (for me, at least) was Agent 99.
http://www.salon.com/mwt/style/2002/07/01/feldon/story.jpg

[CoasterMatt]

At the moment, I'm watching the smoke from the fire on the other side of Barham fill up the sky, AND I'm watching live raw footage on nbc4.tv

It's kind of surreal - you can see the flames from the bridge to the Studio Tour.

[Snowflake]

At the moment, I'm watching the smoke from the fire on the other side of Barham fill up the sky, AND I'm watching live raw footage on nbc4.tv

It's kind of surreal - you can see the flames from the bridge to the Studio Tour.

And you're not in danger, are you? I hope!

[blueerica]

Enticed by a recently-written article, I have put an Atomic Fireball
(http://www.ferrarapan.com/html/atomic.html) into my mouth.

And it is on fire.

I used to love these?!?!??!?!!

I will be brave and not take it out. Nope, not me. I'm a big girl and I can handle it. (as my nose starts running)

[CoasterMatt]

There are far worse things to put in your mouth.

[thecorndogwalker]

At the moment, I'm watching the smoke from the fire on the other side of Barham fill up the sky, AND I'm watching live raw footage on nbc4.tv

It's kind of surreal - you can see the flames from the bridge to the Studio Tour.

yeah i live underneath it, in the west hollywood area.. the smoke looks so spooky.. not fun...

[JWBear]

Samantha was hot.

Ginger or MaryAnn? MaryAnn or Jeannie?

None of the above.

Samantha.

Hot or not, if I had her powers, there's no way I'd let my husband tell me I couldn't use them. About the 3rd time he tried that ****, he'd be spending a few days as a houseplant!

[JWBear]

Emma Peel.

Now, there was a lady!

[Not Afraid]

Hello. This is Jack. The housecleaners are trying to kill me. Send help.

[RStar]

Hello. This is Jack. The housecleaners are trying to kill me. Send help.Jack, what have you done with Lisa?

[JWBear]

Wow. He types better than she does too!

[BarTopDancer]

I have been working in my data center all day. I am turning into a human popsicle.

[Prudence]

It's planting day at chez prudence. Today's plantings: onions, short carrots, round carrots, pole beans, and cucumbers. Still to come, snow peas, rosemary, basil, marigolds, bachelor's buttons, and lots and lots of sweet peas.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Munchkin would like to know if you take reservations.

[Morrigoon]

Hahah... and here I thought Munchkin was the spontaneous type. Does he valet park too? ;)

That fire... it's not at the Hollywood Bowl, I hope?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Well, the element in the light above my cubical just burst and there's a neat burning smell everywhere. The plastic cover is all charred and it's direclty above the only exit of my area.

Nice...

Plus they just installed brand new 8 foot tall cubical walls that, should a fire break out, my co-workers will witness me hurdling over to get to an exit.

[Scrooge McSam]

It's planting day at chez prudence. Today's plantings: onions, short carrots, round carrots, pole beans, and cucumbers. Still to come, snow peas, rosemary, basil, marigolds, bachelor's buttons, and lots and lots of sweet peas.

Reminds me... I think I've found a plant I can't kill.

Rosemary

I like Rosemary

I think Ina would approve.

[€uroMeinke]

So... a broadcast email went out announcing my new position. I'm still waiting to hear my salary offer. In the meantime, I took a phone interview with a recruiter from the OC job...

[DreadPirateRoberts]

So... a broadcast email went out announcing my new position. I'm still waiting to hear my salary offer. In the meantime, I took a phone interview with a recruiter from the OC job...

keep those options open!

[Kevy Baby]

Hello. This is Jack. The housecleaners are trying to kill me. Send help.
Wow. He types better than she does too!Well, that's no big feat!

[Mousey Girl]

Since Nickolas is forcing me to watch the Billy and Mandy Big Boogie Adventure I decided to go out for icecream. I am slurping on a vanilla malt from Foster Freeze. Yum!

Not looking forward to working tomorrow. I foresee Hell. I wonder how much trouble I would be in if I started telling the brides to save their money and elope?

[MickeyLumbo]

:) Congratulations, sea monkey!

i wish ytou all the best in your new position and hope that you find much peace and fullment.

you will be awesome!

[wendybeth]

So, I have one more day at work, and only three days to DL.:)



We've also booked a Hawaiian cruise in August, so yet another vaca to look forward too.

[Alex]

Yay cows!

[Not Afraid]

Yay cows!

I have no idea why you said this, but prepare to be quoted.

[Alex]

Soooo.....it seems we're in the middle of turkey horny season.

Woke up this morning to a front yard with about 15 tom turkeys strutting their stuff for the ladies.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/440786763_7086664263.jpg

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I have no idea why you said this, but prepare to be quoted.

She has another vaca to look forward to. But you're right, that may be my favorite Alex post ever.

[Alex]

I have no idea why you said this, but prepare to be quoted.

Just sharing in wendybeth's excitement.

[Kevy Baby]

Woke up this morning to a front yard with about 15 tom turkeys strutting their stuff for the ladies.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/440786763_7086664263.jpgWell that is rather random.

[Kevy Baby]

We've also booked a Hawaiian cruise in August, so yet another vaca to look forward too.

Yay cows!

I have no idea why you said this, but prepare to be quoted.

She has another vaca to look forward to. But you're right, that may be my favorite Alex post ever.

Just sharing in wendybeth's excitement.In case anyone else out there (besides Lisa and I) doesn't habla, "vaca" is "cow" in Spanish.

Damned funny!

[BarTopDancer]

Well that is rather random.

/Giggle.

[RStar]

Soooo.....it seems we're in the middle of turkey horny season.

Woke up this morning to a front yard with about 15 tom turkeys strutting their stuff for the ladies.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/440786763_7086664263.jpg

I didn't know you could have Turky Dinner delivered!


Oh, wait. Albertsons also does......

[wendybeth]

Bite me, you jaded person you.:D


I'm off to work now- last day!

[BarTopDancer]

Well I just started down the dangerous path of IMing my roommate in the other room instead of going to talk to him.

[Sub la Goon]

Just had my first Vegemite, thanks to the wonderful Lashes!

Not bad, but I couldn't shake the feeling that someone else had eaten it first?

[Sub la Goon]

Just had my first Vegemite, thanks to the wonderful Lashes!

Not bad, but I couldn't shake the feeling that someone else had eaten it first?

After writing this, I looked in Wikipedia and discovered the term "drilling for Vegemite".

Kinda glad I read this after trying the stuff.

[Snowflake]

You roll the dice, you move your mice.

My recent trip pictures (http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58672)

Soooo, I notice your sig line for maybe the first time and discover that you're Pezz Lightyear! I love your trip reports on MC! (always great photos) I guess it takes a sledge hammer over my head to figure out you're one in the same. :blush:

[Sub la Goon]

Soooo, I notice your sig line for maybe the first time and discover that you're Pezz Lightyear! I love your trip reports on MC! (always great photos) I guess it takes a sledge hammer over my head to figure out you're one in the same. :blush:

Gawrsh! :blush:

Thank you for the compliment! Sometimes having split personalities has it's drawbacks.

No it doesn't! Don't listen to him...

[Snowflake]

Gawrsh! :blush:

Thank you for the compliment! Sometimes having split personalities has it's drawbacks.

No it doesn't! Don't listen to him...

Snarf, guffaw, snort. :D

[Not Afraid]

Soooo.....it seems we're in the middle of turkey horny season.

Woke up this morning to a front yard with about 15 tom turkeys strutting their stuff for the ladies.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/440786763_7086664263.jpg

Do you aften see turkey in your neighborhood? A Turkey is one thing I can say I have NEVER seen in my front yard.

[MouseWife]

I was thinking the same thing...

coyotes {animal and human}, skunks, opposums {sp}, Jehovas' Witness and the occassional uninvited family member {who, well, just happens to be a big turkey!} but horny turkeys?

Or are these pardoned turkeys coming to visit you 'cause you are so cool? :D

[JWBear]

Bill and I finally broke down today and joined the 21st century... We got cell phones!

[MouseWife]

Well...gawlly!! Welcome!

Okay...there are sooo many out there, what type did you get?

[Prudence]

So, after a day at my "real" job I feel deflated, listless, and more than a little hopeless. After a tutoring session, I feel energized, confident, and motivated.

Hmmmm....

[Snowflake]

Bill and I finally broke down today and joined the 21st century... We got cell phones!

Congratulations! That's exciting! Is Lisa's number the second one in your contact list?
:snap:

[Alex]

Do you aften see turkey in your neighborhood? A Turkey is one thing I can say I have NEVER seen in my front yard.

Last year it was a flock of exactly 13 turkeys. This year the number is closer to 80.

There's a flock of more than 200 that is causing problems at a retirement development about 15 miles north of here (they aren't the prodigious ****ters that the Canadian geese are but they eat flowers which pisses off landscapers and they aren't particularly bothered by cars so frequently stop traffic by just standing in the middle of the road). They aren't uncommon but apparently have had a population boom in recent years.

They roost in several of the taller trees around our complex so we're often "treated" to their morning chatter and clatter. It's kind of cool to go out in around dawn on a winter day (so the leaves are off the trees) and look up at a tree and realize that all of the lumps way up there are turkeys. Since most people apparently learned all of their zoology from WKRP most people are surprised to earn that turkeys can fly when they want to (wild, that is; domesticated can barely walk).

So yes, I see turkeys several times a day, every day.

[Strangler Lewis]

We have a fair amount of wild turkeys in the north bay. Occasionally, you'll see them fly across the freeway.

Mmm, Wild Turkey.

[RStar]

I was thinking the same thing...

coyotes {animal and human}Wait, a human coyote? What am I missing here......