Soooo....

[RStar]

Well, it's all over the news now... CNN etc.
It's just from my friend Holly who is in the industry who knows people who knows stuff.
:)

Cool! I'd like to read the whole article.

[Capt Jack]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think Capt Jack's new avatar looks a little like GD?

we can fix that easy enough

[Cadaverous Pallor]

My husband does look a lot like a herd of buffalo on a tennis court - if you get the lighting just right...

[Ghoulish Delight]

My husband does look a lot like a herd of buffalo on a tennis court - if you get the lighting just right...
Lighting my ass. Do you have any idea how much styling gel that takes?!

[blueerica]

Lighting your ass sounds dangerous.

[JWBear]

For the record, I was referring to the one before the buffalo.

[Kevy Baby]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think Capt Jack's new avatar looks a little like GD?I read this and then looked at this:
http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/image.php?u=189&dateline=1181256316

My husband does look a lot like a herd of buffalo on a tennis court - if you get the lighting just right...But then my post was rendered mostly moot by this post.

For the record, I was referring to the one before the buffalo.And then by the time I got here, I wondered, "why bother?"

And yet, I did.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Lighting your ass sounds dangerous.Not at all. With the right brand of styling gel, that is.

[Gemini Cricket]

Not at all. With the right brand of styling gel, that is.
On which side of your crack do you part your hair?

:D

[Kevy Baby]

Maybe a mohawk?

[Scrooge McSam]

styling gel

You metrosexuals ;)

Just a wash and comb out for me, thanks

[Prudence]

I think the current icon looks more like me. Or, at least my left boob.

[Capt Jack]

For the record, I was referring to the one before the buffalo.

sorry. that was a hacked Speed Racer one Id found. didnt really care for it but wanted to see how it looked.


so for the rest of you....no, hes not crazy. I just cant prove it at the moment

;)

[Kevy Baby]

so for the rest of you....no, hes not crazy. I just cant prove it at the momentNo; he's definitely crazy!

[CoasterMatt]

Did somebody say lighting their ass?
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/11691470019735690b80502zt5.gif

[JWBear]

No; he's definitely crazy!

Hey!


(Who have you been talking to?)

[RStar]

Did somebody say lighting their ass?
That's not his ass, just so you know! ;)


OK, I had to talk to my wife about Brian. She took it pretty well (as could be expected). Now I need to watch her and see if she has increased nightmars (that was one of her symptoms) or worsening fear of people.

Anyway, now she knows, and I feel better it's off my chest. And I gave her your advice about contacting her in about a month. Thanks for all your help!

[MouseWife]

RStar~ I am glad that you have that off of your chest now. Don't forget about your feelings as well, I hope you are doing well, too.

[Snowflake]

Glad to hear you got the bad news off your chest RStar. I echo MW here, make sure you are taken care of, too.

[Mousey Girl]

My 13th anniversary is Monday. Too bad I won't have the papers until later in the week.

At least now I know why I have been "down" again.

[blueerica]

Why is it when I have the opportunity to sleep in, I can't?

I'm awake but just need some sleep. I'm feeling a bit useless and I need to do some crappy financial analysis for a case study due on Monday. I hate doing this crap! I think I'm going to go read the case now, and see if I can either pass out or figure out what I need to do. Stupid class.

*yawn*

[Alex]

I knew I was all growed up when I realized that no matter how late I was up or what day of the week it is, I would wake up by 7 a.m.

[Not Afraid]

I was supposed to sleep in this morning but my phone started ringing at 7:30.

[Not Afraid]

I was just contacted by a recruiter! Odd timing.

[Moonliner]

I was just contacted by a recruiter! Odd timing.

For the Anaheim Ducks?

[blueerica]

Nice, NA!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I knew I was all growed up when I realized that no matter how late I was up or what day of the week it is, I would wake up by 7 a.m.My cutoff is 8AM (sometimes I'm lucky and my body lets me sleep until 9, but only after a really late night).

[Ghoulish Delight]

I was just contacted by a recruiter! Odd timing.Army? Marines?

[Alex]

Salvation Army? NAMBLA?

[BarTopDancer]

For the Anaheim Ducks?

/giggle.

Our Controller is all annoyed that the Ducks beat the Sens because the Sens are Canadian. The Ducks may be from SoCal but they are made up mainly of Canadians.

Photos from the game are here (http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tiggs_77/albums).

I have a bunch of video too but it's too big for YouTube. Anyone have any hosting suggestions?

[katiesue]

CIA?

[Not Afraid]

NBA.

[Ghoulish Delight]

/

I have a bunch of video too but it's too big for YouTube. Anyone have any hosting suggestions?
Just $7 a month at Lunarpages, AND you help the LoT with a referral bonus if you click the link at the bottom of the page. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Just $7 a month at Lunarpages, AND you help the LoT with a referral bonus if you click the link at the bottom of the page. ;)

Thanks. I'll look into that.

My roommate has an FTP server that I am going to do a data dump onto but he said it's not the best for videos.

[blueerica]

I took a nap. It was nice.

[RStar]

RStar~ I am glad that you have that off of your chest now. Don't forget about your feelings as well, I hope you are doing well, too.

Glad to hear you got the bad news off your chest RStar. I echo MW here, make sure you are taken care of, too.

Thanks, I will.

[JWBear]

We watched Phantom last night, and now I can’t get that damn music out of my head!



Oh… And Gerard Butler is one of the hottest men on earth.

[Ponine]

Oh… And Gerard Butler is one of the hottest men on earth.
no offense, but DUH

:p


(but have you seen Timeline yet??)

[Snowflake]

no offense, but DUH

:p


(but have you seen Timeline yet??)

Apparently I need to wait before spreading mojo to you Po. :snap:

[AllyOops!]

We watched Phantom last night, and now I can’t get that damn music out of my head!



Oh… And Gerard Butler is one of the hottest men on earth.


I'm sorry to disagree with you, but if you want to talk smokin' phantoms, Lon Chaney is where it's at..

http://www.ils.unc.edu/dpr/path/horrorfilms/chaney2.jpg

:D

Actually, out of the frightening make-up, the Lonster was a handsome fella. You know, in my opinion, for being released in 1925 this is still the most scariest looking movie monster of all time. No, really!

You know what also used to scare me to pieces? The Twilight Zone episode where an overacting William Shatner sees the "thing" on the plane wing! I was watching the Twilight Zone on the Sci-Fi channel in bed the other night, and that episode happened to be on. I was like, "I'm going to scare myself & watch this before falling asleep!".

What a difference adulthood makes. The "thing" looked like a dude in a cuddly teddy bear suit that got lost on the way of delivering a candy-gram. :( The face is still kinda freaky, however!

[AllyOops!]

Oh, Ally...

Do I have to call Dr. Roni?


LOLOLOL!! How did I miss this?!?!? I almost choked on my Robeks!! Hahahaha!! :snap: :D

You might need to call Dr. Roni right away. Is a good cleanising of the colon comparable to a good cleansing of the Soul?

Or, you could just bring back the Jackie puppet. I really miss him. :(

;)

[Kevy Baby]

Oh… And Gerard Butler is one of the hottest men on earth.How about Gérard Depardieu (http://imdb.com/name/nm0000367/)?

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2000_102_Dalmatians/gerard_depardieu_102_dalmatians_001.jpg

[ozron]

You know what also used to scare me to pieces? The Twilight Zone episode where an overacting William Shatner sees the "thing" on the plane wing!!

Shatner's acting IS the scariest thing about this episode!

[JWBear]

How about Gérard Depardieu (http://imdb.com/name/nm0000367/)?

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2000_102_Dalmatians/gerard_depardieu_102_dalmatians_001.jpg

Ummmm.... No.

How can you compete with this:

http://gallery.beardcommunity.com/albums/gallery23/gerard_butler.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Is that the dude who played Jesus in that Mel Gibson film with the whipping?

In other news, I am officially a word dork. Not only did I explain the difference between the uses of effect and affect to my boss, I followed it up with a more complete explanation of how I oversimplified it before, and the dictionary.com entries for both, which, by the way, I found fascinating, especially the explanation of the word roots from the 16th century and the Latin before that. Yeah, I'm definitely a dork.

[Ponine]

Ummmm.... No.

How can you compete with this:

What film is THAT from?!?!?!

(and no Morri, you're thinking of Jim Caviezel)

[JWBear]

What film is THAT from?!?!?!

(and no Morri, you're thinking of Jim Caviezel)

I think it's from Attila (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259127/).

[Ponine]

oh surely I know someone with NetFlix...............

[Kevy Baby]

Gérard Depardieu was in Attila?

[JWBear]

oh surely I know someone with NetFlix...............

Just to tease you a little more:

http://butler.many-paths.net/attila_lying.jpg

[JWBear]

Gérard Depardieu was in Attila?

Ummmmm....No.

[Morrigoon]

Mmmrowr, JWBear!

[JWBear]

Oh my!
http://wetmen.provocateuse.com/images/photos/gerard_butler_01.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

Since I posted Gerard Diparwhatever's picture, I thought I would redeem myself by posting this pic of Reichen Lehmkuhl. I don't know who he is, but someone might enjoy the photo.

Spoilerized just in case (no nudity).

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tmz.com/media/2007/06/0607_reichen_beach.jpg

[JWBear]

No. He's a first class ass. Thanks though.

[Mousey Girl]

Will anyone think any less of me if I said I know who he is?

[katiesue]

Will anyone think any less of me if I said I know who he is?

Nope - I had the same question.

[Prudence]

I apparently have completely different taste in men from just about everyone.

But, I successfully replaced the circuit board thing-y in my treadmill and now the belt moves again. Yay! :D

Now I can go burn off those medicinal french fries that I had last night when I was moping over my tax grade. :(

[RStar]

He's not bad looking, but not my type either.

Wait- I just remembered. I'm heterosexual. Never mind. ;)

[MouseWife]

Is that the dude who played Jesus in that Mel ....


Hee hee. Your post reminds me of one Easter season {ah, Lent?} I stopped by my moms house while everyone is glued to the t.v. and a movie about Christ. My comment when they show the actor playing Jesus was 'Damn, he's hot!' Quickly I blessed myself for such a comment {my mothers house is practically a church, very religious old school Catholic...}

Eh, that dude you guys are showing is alright. I thought Orlando Bloom looked damn good at the end of Pirates. Damn good. Hell, I would have made him work for that boot....

Prudence, it's okay to have different taste than everyone. I do. I think I like it better...

[RStar]

I thought Orlando Bloom looked damn good at the end of Pirates. Damn good. Hell, I would have made him work for that boot......He did, don't you think? A lttle kiss on the knee...a little stroke on the calf....Elizabeth seemed to like it.

I've wondered though. What would happen if he didn't leave land before sunset? Would he have just died? And then who would be the captain of the Flyingdutchmanthingyboat?

[Morrigoon]

Elizabeth spends all this time running around on boats, why wasn't she able to stay with him, or at least visit him more often?

[BarTopDancer]

Elizabeth spends all this time running around on boats, why wasn't she able to stay with him, or at least visit him more often?

Because she was mortal and the Flying Dutchman goes underwater. She'd drown.

[Alex]

Not to mention that when the captain is doing the job he is supposed to be doing all of his time is spent in the locker transporting the dead.

[JWBear]

Hey! Some of us haven't seen the movie yet! :mad:

[Mousey Girl]

I will be very glad when Wedding Season is over!

I need a BIG drink!

[Kevy Baby]

Hey! Some of us haven't seen the movie yet! :mad:Ditto!!!

(Not that it sounds like plot is a reason to see this movie.)

[Alex]

I'm very sorry for what I contributed above. I didn't realize the post I was responding to isn't in the Pirates thread.

[lindyhop]

I had someone trying to "phish" my bank account this week. That's the second time in about six months. The first time I got an e-mail saying there was a problem with my sign on or password, something like that. The e-mail had all the right logos, it looked exactly like it was from the bank. But I was suspicious and didn't click on the link. (I don't even use the links when the bank informs me about a bill.) Instead I signed in to online banking the usual way and had no problem. I e-mailed customer service to ask about it and they gave me an address to forward the e-mail to so they could investigate.

This time I didn't even bother to open the e-mail, I just forwarded it. But it's annoying and scary all the same.

[Alex]

Only twice in six months? I get a dozen a day if I look through my spam filters.

At work I am on a project developing a product that will generate emails that look a lot like standard phishing attempts. It has been surprisingly difficult to get some of the managers to understand why I am putting so much effort into designing things to minimize this.

[Mousey Girl]

I am slowly getting ready to go to a Graduation party. At least Nickolas was invited. I want him to see just how boring these types of things can be.


I just came in from outside. There was a blue jay preening itself on our back fence. He eyeballed me, but quickly dismissed me as a non-threat. Then Chicken made her way to the grass under where he was sitting. I think her presence confused him. He wasn't sure if he should fly off or just see what was going to happen. When I came back in they were still watching each other.

[Stan4dSteph]

Greetings from the Albany Apple Store. :cool:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Our Controller is all annoyed that the Ducks beat the Sens because the Sens are Canadian. The Ducks may be from SoCal but they are made up mainly of Canadians.

And Finns.

I'm sorry to disagree with you, but if you want to talk smokin' phantoms, Lon Chaney is where it's at..

http://www.ils.unc.edu/dpr/path/horrorfilms/chaney2.jpg

:D

Actually, out of the frightening make-up, the Lonster was a handsome fella. You know, in my opinion, for being released in 1925 this is still the most scariest looking movie monster of all time. No, really!

I think he's scary! Actually it entertains me to remember that he did his own make-up.


In other news, I am officially a word dork. Not only did I explain the difference between the uses of effect and affect to my boss, I followed it up with a more complete explanation of how I oversimplified it before, and the dictionary.com entries for both, which, by the way, I found fascinating, especially the explanation of the word roots from the 16th century and the Latin before that. Yeah, I'm definitely a dork.

You say that like it's a bad thing.... :) I'm more into old alphabet scripts than words, but not by much.

Color me dork with you. :)

[MouseWife]

He did, don't you think? A lttle kiss on the knee...a little stroke on the calf....Elizabeth seemed to like it.


Oh, forget Elizabeth! I meant I'd make him work for it! :evil:

[RStar]

Oh, forget Elizabeth! I meant I'd make him work for it! :evil:Well, duh!;)

Greetings from the Albany Apple Store. :cool:

Hello Albany!!:snap:

[Prudence]

So....does anyone else have the Jungle Cruise miniature? Or know how to turn the lights on?

[Gn2Dlnd]

I don't have the Jungle Cruise miniature.

I do know how to turn the lights on.

[BarTopDancer]

My lights are on. I am having trouble turning them off.

[Prudence]

I don't have the Jungle Cruise miniature.

I do know how to turn the lights on.

And would you be so kind as to tell me? Or is there a secret handshake?

[blueerica]

The lights are on, but nobody's home.

[blueerica]

Been meaning to post another picture of Sherri...

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n263/blueerica/Sherri1-1.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

Doggie looks scary :(

[lindyhop]

Only twice in six months? I get a dozen a day if I look through my spam filters.

Okay, now I'm feeling neglected.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I think puppy is cute.

[Capt Jack]

Been meaning to post another picture of Sherri...

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n263/blueerica/Sherri1-1.jpg

gorgeous dog! how big is she? and what kind?
:snap:

[blueerica]

They were really unsure at the pet rescue center, though she looks to be definitely part German Shepard, and some blend of Collie and/or Husky. Her sister looked WAY more like a collie than she did.

She's a sweet thing, and very quiet and shy. She was abused when they found her, so she's taking her time adjusting to things... you know, things like not being beaten and getting food and getting loves. Awww... I miss her so much already! She's really just a sweetheart.

[blueerica]

Oh, and she's 9 months old now. If I were to guess, she's about 2.5 feet from her front paws to the top of her ears. I forget how much she weighs, but she's not really heavy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Happy doggie to have a good home!!

[BarTopDancer]

Happy doggie. But she still looks scary in the photo.

Then again I'm not too fond of German Sheppard's to begin with.

[Not Afraid]

Cutie pie! from the chest down she looks like a shepherd but her face is really Husky to me.

[BarTopDancer]

Ok, why don't shirt manufacturers get that people may want a shirt that isn't either huge or ginormous? I'm looking for a few Stanley Cup shirts and everywhere I go only has huge and ginormous. I don't like the patterns on the womens shirt, so I'd like to buy a small mens (or boys XL). I found 2 shirts in a M but they are sooo big. :(

I don't like the stuff they have at the Team Store and I've been to Chicks and 2 different Sports Authorities.

[MouseWife]

I have the problem with some concert tees, BTD. Sucky sucky.

Sherri is a beautiful dog. She looks quite graceful, the way she is standing.
Posing. :)

[MouseWife]

Now where exactly do our dear Lashes' live?

I just read about some awful weather in Sydney, or north of Sydney...

So, I'm making a shout out to the boys....

How you doin?

[BarTopDancer]

I have the problem with some concert tees, BTD. Sucky sucky.

I just got done looking on the NHL store website. They start their shirts in medium. My mom said she may be able to redo the seams to make them smaller. We'll see.

[Prudence]

Stupid treadmill still doesn't work. I think the customer service is just screwing around by getting me to buy replacement parts that are unnecessary and won't fix it. Complaint time.

[lashbear]

Now where exactly do our dear Lashes' live?

I just read about some awful weather in Sydney, or north of Sydney...

So, I'm making a shout out to the boys....

How you doin?

Thanks ! :)

The main brunt of the storm was about an hour north of us, thank goodness. Hornsby's doing OK, and Forster too, but the havoc in Newcastle is making my work on the infoline a nightmare. Train, Bus & Ferry cancellations all over the place ! :hairtearingoutsmilie:

[MouseWife]

Thanks ! :)
The main brunt of the storm was about an hour north of us, thank goodness.


Oh, thank you for posting! I was worried. The news story was really frightening!! Stay dry and it sounds like you may be staying home with the commute being a mess?

BTD~ I have considered altering some of my shirts I bought a few years ago that are too big now but I don't want to mess them up {I am not at all handy with a needle and thread....}. I sleep in them instead. I did see on one of the craft shows where they made a quilt with the t-shirts. That was really cool.

Prudence~ Hmm. Well, maybe someone needs to see it to figure out the problem. I take it they don't have home service?

[Prudence]

You know, it's way more effective to tell me directly when I'm not wanted around. I don't know why people think it's better to say nothing and wait for me to figure it out.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Ouch. Stay here, Pru, we want you.

[RStar]

:hairtearingoutsmilie:
I'm glad to hear you're doing ok, but now your smilie isn't working!! Sheesh!!


:D ;)

[blueerica]

You know, it's way more effective to tell me directly when I'm not wanted around. I don't know why people think it's better to say nothing and wait for me to figure it out.

Um... I'm confused.


:confused:

[BarTopDancer]

You know, it's way more effective to tell me directly when I'm not wanted around. I don't know why people think it's better to say nothing and wait for me to figure it out.

Because no one here knows how to turn on the light of the Jungle Cruise? Or because no one has told you how to fix your treadmill? Or was there something else that hasn't been answered?

[Ghoulish Delight]

So it's been certainly over a decade since I last dined at a Red Lobster. Before tonight, I would have (and have) described it as the "Olive Garden of seafood."

After tonight (we got a gift card), I owe many apologies to Olive Garden.

[Not Afraid]

I gave away my Olive Garden gift card. Take it, please!

[BarTopDancer]

The only thing good at Red Lobster is the ceaser dressing and cheddar bay biscuits.

[Prudence]

Because no one here knows how to turn on the light of the Jungle Cruise? Or because no one has told you how to fix your treadmill? Or was there something else that hasn't been answered?

There's more to my life than the LoT, you know. I do *gasp* have interactions with others beyond this limited scope and sometimes I might like to express my frustration with those interactions.

[BarTopDancer]

The only thing good at Red Lobster is the ceaser dressing and cheddar bay biscuits.

Man I want some cheddar bay biscuits now. And some snow crab legs and lobster. And some sushi. And pickled ginger.

Why am I hungry?

[JWBear]

The only thing good at Red Lobster is the ceaser dressing and cheddar bay biscuits.

Mmmmmm... Cheesey Biscuits!

[Ghoulish Delight]

The only thing good at Red Lobster is the ceaser dressing and cheddar bay biscuits.No amount of bread or dressing is worth having to ingest the sorry excuse for food I was served. To be fair, the spicing on the fish I had, and the actual piece of fish, were decent. It was the flavored mayonnaise sauce (which they laughably called, "rich lemon sauce" on the menu) that was a culinary crime. As a matter of fact, they had a similar flavored mayonnaise sauce on the chicken that CP ordered that made me assume that their business model pretty much consists of slopping disgusting flavored mayonnaise sauces on varying pieces of perfectly good fish or chicken.

And then there were the lobster and crab stuffed mushrooms. I've had better appetizers from the freezer aisle.

Even with the gift card I feel pretty ripped off.

[Ponine]

I apparently have completely different taste in men from just about everyone.



No no... you and Ally and I are still fighting over the SVU guys...

And I am pleased that the treadmill works.. come fix mine?

(where do you stand on the jungle cruise lights?)

[BarTopDancer]

No amount of bread or dressing is worth having to ingest the sorry excuse for food I was served. To be fair, the spicing on the fish I had, and the actual piece of fish, were decent. It was the flavored mayonnaise sauce (which they laughably called, "rich lemon sauce" on the menu) that was a culinary crime. As a matter of fact, they had a similar flavored mayonnaise sauce on the chicken that CP ordered that made me assume that their business model pretty much consists of slopping disgusting flavored mayonnaise sauces on varying pieces of perfectly good fish or chicken.

And then there were the lobster and crab stuffed mushrooms. I've had better appetizers from the freezer aisle.

Even with the gift card I feel pretty ripped off.

That is my point. The only thing good there is the bread and dressing. I'm sorry you had such a subpar meal overall though. Put the gift card up on eBay or one of those gift card swapping sites that were posted around Christmas time. Then maybe you can get some cash back or a gift card you'll use.

[blueerica]

I am so pissyfrustratedtired.

[MouseWife]

No no... you and Ally and I are still fighting over the SVU guys...


Okay, okay, out of all of those posts, this is what I want to know,

Who are the SVU guys????? :D

"Men, men, men, men, menly, men, men, men....."

[BarTopDancer]

I slept funny. My neck and right arm are so sore.

[blueerica]

I'm slightly better now.

[Not Afraid]

I dog tried to wake me up at 4am. I refused. She pooped on the floor.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I dog tried to wake me up at 4am. I refused. She pooped on the floor.
I bet that's a lot less cute than when Munchkin gets mad and poops.

[Capt Jack]

Even with the gift card I feel pretty ripped off.

wow. thats pretty bad. I havent been there in a decade or more. what I remember isnt much better.

yeah...I'll continue to pass that one by I think

[Ghoulish Delight]

wow. thats pretty bad. I havent been there in a decade or more. what I remember isnt much better.

yeah...I'll continue to pass that one by I thinkWhat's horrifying is that we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. And several people commented as to what a small crowd it was. This place is popular. And at $16-$30/entree, it's not like it's a bargain.

[Snowflake]

I bet that's a lot less cute than when Munchkin gets mad and poops.

And far less cute than when Tango barfed in my brand new pair of navy sandals this morning at 5:00 am. :mad:

[Alex]

It's been years but I think I've eaten at Red Lobster three times in my life (though only ever when on the road).

I don't remember it being any worse than the other big mid-level chains. Applebee's, however, is the place where any future gift cards (yes, Grandma, I'm looking at you!) will go straight in the trash.

[MouseWife]

Oh gosh, what is up with the animals and all of this pooping????

We have a big dog. That's all I'm gonna say.

[mousepod]

What's horrifying is that we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. And several people commented as to what a small crowd it was. This place is popular. And at $16-$30/entree, it's not like it's a bargain.

That's nothing. A couple of years ago, we had dinner with some friends at their choice of restaurant - The Outback Steakhouse. We waited over an hour for a table for the privilege of mediocre (at best) food in a noisy and unfun atmosphere. Maybe I'm jaded, but I thought that living in a food-friendly city like New York or San Francisco meant that you could avoid crappy chains like these all together.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'll now take either Applebee's or Outback over Red Lobster (though I would not be thrilled to be eating at either). Last night may have been the worst restaurant meal I've ever had, including the time Hamburger Hamlet made me puke.

[BarTopDancer]

I think you should go to Gypsy Den to erase the horrors of last night. :evil:

[blueerica]

That's nothing. A couple of years ago, we had dinner with some friends at their choice of restaurant - The Outback Steakhouse. We waited over an hour for a table for the privilege of mediocre (at best) food in a noisy and unfun atmosphere. Maybe I'm jaded, but I thought that living in a food-friendly city like New York or San Francisco meant that you could avoid crappy chains like these all together.

The wait is crappy, and the food is generally mediocre, but a.) sometimes you just can't wait for the county fair to get your greasy bloomin' onion and b.) they had a really good salad there the last time I went.

It's over-priced mediocre and I remembered that the last time I went.

You know what's going to suck and blow about Utah... so many chains. So, so, so many chains.

[JWBear]

I've never had a bad meal at Red Lobster, but I've never ordered the dishes you did. I usually get the fried shrimp, or I'll have a salad and bowl of clam chowder (and tons of cheesy biscuits).

[Mousey Girl]

I have no problem with the chain restaraunts. I live in Bakersfield, that is about all we have. On one of the min streets we have what I call Restaraunt Row. It is chain after chain. First up (going East to West) is Red Lobster, Del Taco, Jack in the Box, Arbys, Road House, Chuy's, Dennys, Macaroni Grill, Chili's, I-Hop, a Chinese Chain, and a combo A&W/Long John Silvers. These are all in one side of the street, in a long line about a mile long.

[Mousey Girl]

All this talk of food has made me hungry. I think I may take Nickolas to dinner tonight...He is the only reason to be happy about today. If I hadn't gotten married 13 years ago today I would not have been blessed with Nick!

[Alex]

The worst thing about moving from Oakland to the 'burbs was that I went from a neighborhood with 80 restaurants within walking distance, only two of them chains (Round Table Pizza, KFC) to a neighborhood with 30 restaurants, none within walking distance and almoster every one of them a chain.

Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame) owns two restaurants in the area and he recently blogged about how the recent opening of Cheesecake Factory (extremely mediocre food though occasionally I'll walk in for a piece of cheesecake to take home) and P.F. Chang's (why anybody living in the Bay Area would ever feel a desire to eat that truly crappy food I don't know) have had a serious Wal-Mart affect on what few non-chain restaurants are around.

Yeah, I can get non-chain food but it sucks that it is only at the $20 per entree level. I hate the burbs. Recently there was a four hour wait for Cheesecake Factory (which I can semi-understand at the SF Union Square location since it has a great view but we're talking about a restaurant in a shopping mall parking lot).

So rants the guy who has quadrupled his fast food intake since moving out of the city.

[BarTopDancer]

All this talk of food has made me hungry. I think I may take Nickolas to dinner tonight...He is the only reason to be happy about today. If I hadn't gotten married 13 years ago today I would not have been blessed with Nick!

Ya you do!

I'm not ashamed to like chains. I like Cheesecake Factory. I like PF Changs. But I also know that when I go to PF Changs I am not getting true Chinese food. I love Mimi's and Lazy Dog (which is turning into a chain now with 5 locations). Islands is awesome. And my Chipotle addiction is no secret.

I also love hole in the wall restaurants. I crave Kings Pizza in HB. Harbor House at 3am is something I am seriously missing. Manja Manja is delish and give me Gypsey Den any day.

[blueerica]

Harbor House...

[blueerica]

Harbor House...

[BarTopDancer]

Harbor House...

Harbor House...

I hear an echo........

Mushroom swiss veggie burger........

[Ponine]

So it's been certainly over a decade since I last dined at a Red Lobster.
I realize I am pulling an old post to the front... but I am teribly sorry you had such poor service.
The one our my end of the world would be horrified to know you had it so bad. I did have the mngr at mine tell me once that they are very independant, and not as "get the same thing everywhere you go" as some of the other chains go.
That was unfortunate. I'm glad they tried to fix it.

I gave away my Olive Garden gift card. Take it, please!
I'm a Olive Garden junkie!!!

[Ponine]

Just to tease you a little more:


Evil.... that was.... evil. Yeah, thats the word.

I've never had a bad meal at Red Lobster, but I've never ordered the dishes you did. I usually get the fried shrimp, or I'll have a salad and bowl of clam chowder (and tons of cheesy biscuits).


NOW I know why I havent had that poor a meal. This is also my staple. Sause on fish isnt really my thing. Of course FISH isnt really my thing.
Shrimp.... that I like.
Come down to SD and I'll take you to Anthony's or Point Loma Sea food. It'll make up for it.

[Alex]

I like PF Changs. But I also know that when I go to PF Changs I am not getting true Chinese food.

I don't necessarily care about "authentic" Chinese food. Hell, I ate at an Indian restaurant the other night that had a steak dish on the menu and the food was good.

But I've never had anything resembling good food at P.F. Chang's.

[Stan4dSteph]

But I've never had anything resembling good food at P.F. Chang's.I like the chicken and eggplant there. One good thing about them is that you can get brown rice on the side instead of white rice.

[Morrigoon]

Huh. I've always liked PF Chang's. Haven't eaten there in ages though. It's no Mr. K's but it knocks the pants off Panda Express.

Red Lobster - meh. I don't hate it, I'd certainly eat there on a gift card as I am rather fond of fish n' chips (which IS doused in a tartar sauce), and I LURVE their cheesy biscuits, and their clam chowder doesn't suck. On my own dime I'd probably only eat there at someone else's suggestion. Last time I was there I think it was a Mensa lunch or something of that nature (the same people who somehow get me out to the Spaghetti Factory, Mimi's, and a few good hole-in-the-wall places).

There's a great Thai chain called Thai Bite near my office that has awesome food, literally awesome. Okay, not "Toi" awesome, but pretty darn awesome.

And I don't care if it's authentic or not, I love me some Macaroni Grill.

Consider me the chain-loving repository of unwanted gift cards ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Can anyone who has been to the Greek clue me in on how far back the upper section really is? I'm buying tickets to a show and I am trying to figure out if the upper section would be equivelent to the upper section at The Forum (yes, the Forum), the Pond or somewhere smaller and closer.

thank you

[BarTopDancer]

Never mind. I found a happy compromise for my tickets.

[blueerica]

I like the lettuce wraps at PF Changs. And I've been fooled (twice, my own fault for not remembering) by this dish that is supposed to be crispy and hot, but is instead mild and beef-jerky like.

Their drinks are awful.

In other words, I go to the corner Chinese place... sure, they don't have the neat interior design of PF Changs, but they have a fish tank.

[Ponine]

soooooo....
I just got off the ohone with someone at the park.
They said the crowds are HUGE.

Supposedly half of Tomorrow Land is closed off, and the line for subs is Five Hours long. (But subs doesnt open till noon?)
They were leaving the island as I spoke to them, and they hadnt been able to enter the caves at all for the amount of people in them.

anyone know whats going on? Or is it just opening day of nemo crowd?

[BarTopDancer]

In other words, I go to the corner Chinese place... sure, they don't have the neat interior design of PF Changs, but they have a fish tank.

They have killer koi!!!!!

[Capt Jack]

5 hours?!?!

thats nuts.

[blueerica]

I am really craving Gypsy Den, but don't have the time to make it over there.

And by craving, I mean I'd give up sex for a month... oh wait. I won't be getting any in the next month, anyway. Perfect timing!

[blueerica]

5 hours?!?!

thats nuts.

5 hours is pretty crazy. I'd like to be in the rest of Disneyland right about now. Just relaxing, not having to go to school. I'd go get some sorbet and chill out, or maybe some iced tea. Yeah.

[Mousey Girl]

Nickolas was asking about bread sticks with "that white sauce". He meant Olive Garden, we always get the al fredo sauce with our breaksticks. I am thinking that we will head there, it is really close to our house.

[BarTopDancer]

I am really craving Gypsy Den, but don't have the time to make it over there.

And by craving, I mean I'd give up sex for a month... oh wait. I won't be getting any in the next month, anyway. Perfect timing!

Dinner or dinner tomorrow?

[blueerica]

Not tonight (school) and probably not tomorrow (need to do school and work). :(

[SacTown Chronic]

I've never been to Red Lobster and I'll fvcking cut anyone* who recommends that I eat there.





*Person must be within stabbing distance of me. Threat not valid on Tuesdays. Restrictions apply.

[wendybeth]

I've never been to Red Lobster and I'll fvcking cut anyone* who recommends that I eat there.





*Person must be within stabbing distance of me. Threat not valid on Tuesdays. Restrictions apply.


Literally lol right now. :D

I feel this way about Tony Roma's.

[blueerica]

So, apparently I remembered Break-Even Analysis and its various application more quickly than I could have anticipated. I still have a dislike for finance and accounting, but I'm glad I remembered.

WOO!

[Ponine]

Okay, okay, out of all of those posts, this is what I want to know,

Who are the SVU guys????? :D


That would be... Law & Order: SVU
Pru has first dibs on Det. Tutuola
and I have dibs on Det. Stabler

I figured it was not cool of me to say she couldnt have at least one of them. :evil:

[BarTopDancer]

Stabler is MINE!

Or Cragen. Though I suspect Allybell will want to share him with me. We seem to like the older men. ;)

[Prudence]

That would be... Law & Order: SVU
Pru has first dibs on Det. Tutuola
and I have dibs on Det. Stabler

I figured it was not cool of me to say she couldnt have at least one of them. :evil:

w00t! I have dibs!

[BarTopDancer]

It is so nice to make someones day. Especially when it has been a really crappy day week.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I like some of the chain restaurants, too. I like Red Lobster but we don't eat there very often. I like Olive Garden and I don't care that it's not "authentic" ethnic food. I like PF Chang's though I don't go there often- too expensive. A local Chinese place is better food and cheaper. I like Outback, too, sometimes. I like the food at our local Macaroni Grill but I haven't been there in years because the service is uniformly bad.

Apparently I shouldn't be a food critic- I like too many things!

[Strangler Lewis]

Stabler is MINE!

. . . We seem to like the older men. ;)

As you wish. I think the feeling is mutual.

http://woodsandwateroutdoorshow.com/stablerfishing/stabler/IMG_0295.jpg

[AllyOops!]

So many posts about viddles!

My ex-fiancee, who is now one of my bestest friends in the whole wide world, refuses to eat in a chain restaurant! I'm always like, "Mikey, you are such a culinary snob!" He totally agrees. He refuses to dine at an Olive Garden or Red Lobster. Howver, it's not uncommon for him to be seen dining at Mastro's. He's very trendy & high falutin', unlike his dear ol' pal me. :D

I'm not gonna lie- I dig on the chains. I love TGI's & Islands. PF Changs is the hot doggity- I just love their stuff! However, Chin-Chin is the bomb. That's my all-time favorite. :)

If you know me, you know I eat like a farm full of pigs. No, really. It's both creepy & disturbing. It's like, "it's time to slop Ally". :( Yesterday, I had a big ol' monster cheeseburger at the ESPN Zone in the New York, New York, Las Vegas. 30 minutes later, I hit the Cold Stone at Excalibur for cake batter ice cream with rainbow sprinkles pounded in (ooh, it tasted just like a little kid's birthday cake!! Mmm-mmm!). Soon after, I was in Barstow at Bob's Big Boy wolfing down a combo. That's TWO big-ass cheeseburgers in one day. All of this after ordering room-service nachos the day before, then attending a wedding and eating not only my cake but my boyfriend's slice. Then, I ordered more nachos AND pie at 2 a.m. It's like I have no shame whatsoever. :(

[wendybeth]

I gained ten lbs just reading that post, Ally.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Here's a simple anecdote as to why I so dislike most chains.

Near our old place in Irvine, we found a wonderful little Italian place. The decor was pleasant, the food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, one of its other charms was that it was always nearly empty. You can guess what happened to it.

One of the reasons it was always empty was that there was what I would describe as a chain-level restaurant just down the road. I don't think it was actually a chain, but it had the "feel" of a chain in terms of its trendy atmosphere and the quality of the food (slightly better than Olive Garden, but not particularly good).

And here's the kicker. Not only was the food not as good as our favorite little place, nor was the decor anywhere near as classy, but it was more expensive. And yet that place had a line.

I'm sure we can get all chicken-and-egg with this, but it's getting harder and harder to find truly good food in the casual dining price range, and that ticks me off.

[katiesue]

However, Chin-Chin is the bomb. That's my all-time favorite. :)


I love Chin Chin - oh how I miss it.

[Kevy Baby]

I just got done looking on the NHL store website. They start their shirts in medium. My mom said she may be able to redo the seams to make them smaller. We'll see.Maybe just eat a lot and gain weight to fit the shirt

soooooo....
I just got off the phone with someone at the park.
They said the crowds are HUGE.

Supposedly half of Tomorrow Land is closed off, and the line for subs is Five Hours long. (But subs doesn't open till noon?)
They were leaving the island as I spoke to them, and they hadn't been able to enter the caves at all for the amount of people in them.

anyone know whats going on? Or is it just opening day of Nemo crowd?I would speculate that it is just the Nemo opening

[AllyOops!]

I gained ten lbs just reading that post, Ally.

Seriously, though, isn't that just foul?? I'm totally ashamed. I might have to press the edit button and post that I ordered nothing but side salads with oil & vinegar. Except that I did order side salads. With each burger. Topped with gut-busting bleu cheese. :(

I'm trying to think of chains that I dine at & I really can't think of any besides TGI's & Islands. My boyfriend doesn't care for Islands, but I think it's fun & tasty. I haven't been to an Olive Garden in 7 forevers, so I'm not familiar with their menu. To be honest, I don't dine out a whole bunch & I won't touch fast food, so I'm no expert! I do like the Macaroni Grill, however. My younger cousin Brooke is a server at Macaroni Grill, so it's an added bonus if I get to see her! :)

I also think Wood Ranch & The Oudoor Grill are tasty! However, my BFF Mikey that I mentioned in my above post always mentions that you can get much better food at comparable prices at non-chain eateries. It's all a matter of opinion. If you like the place, then dine away! Whether it be Cut or Denny's.

Saddleback Ranch just popped into my mind. I ♥ that place! :)

[BarTopDancer]

I'm sure we can get all chicken-and-egg with this, but it's getting harder and harder to find truly good food in the casual dining price range, and that ticks me off.

I completely agree with you.

I love Chin Chin - oh how I miss it.

There is one across the street from my house :p

Maybe just eat a lot and gain weight to fit the shirt

No, that's ok. ;)

[katiesue]

There is one across the street from my house :p


You suck :p

[AllyOops!]

There is one across the street from my house :p


Ooh, I'm thinkin' an afternoon of Sephora & Chin Chin. Operation Sephin- phin. :p

[BarTopDancer]

You suck :p

..... :p

Come visit me.

Ooh, I'm thinkin' an afternoon of Sephora & Chin Chin. Operation Sephin- phin. :p


LOL. You're on.

And remind me to write a trip report about my Vegas Sephora Adventure.

(because we all know why I really go to Vegas...)

[AllyOops!]

LOL. You're on.

And remind me to write a trip report about my Vegas Sephora Adventure.

(because we all know why I really go to Vegas...)

You got it! :)

I totally thought of you when I was in Las Vegas this weekend! My boyfriend & I walked by Coyote Ugly at the New York, New York! I didn't get to witness any bar top dancin', however. :(

Please spill about adventures in Sephoraland! :D

[Strangler Lewis]

Near our old place in Irvine, we found a wonderful little Italian place. The decor was pleasant, the food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, one of its other charms was that it was always nearly empty. You can guess what happened to it.



I'm not much on chains, even the better ones because they tend to feel like noisy cattle cars. However, I submit that people like chains because 1) they think that being in a noisy cattle car is kind of a party and 2) chains provide a level of predictability. As to the first point, well, takes all kinds.

As to the second, however, there's a measure of truth. For every small "find," there are dozens of unspeakably horrible dives. A telling example: here in Petaluma we have "Butter and Egg Days" every year. Our erstwhile favorite bakery was along the main parade route. You would think it would be a big day for them, but no: people were spilling out of the Starbucks down the block even though this place had better desserts and better coffee. Of course, the Starbucks patrons were also ignoring the ancient bad bakery on the other side of it where, like everything else they served there, the coffee creamers were filled with shortening. Lots of crappy bakeries out there.

I am always struck, however, when I have a particularly bad meal at a chain (Chili's) about the corporate decision process that yielded, "Yes, we can, but, no, we won't, make this food just a little bit less bad."

[lizziebith]

So my boss was just given her walking papers...since I'm her assistant, that means I go too. :( I have 3 months to find a new job. Dang, I just bought a car and moved into a nicer (more expensive apartment). Dang Dang Dang.

[BarTopDancer]

So my boss was just given her walking papers...since I'm her assistant, that means I go too. :( I have 3 months to find a new job. Dang, I just bought a car and moved into a nicer (more expensive apartment). Dang Dang Dang.

:( that totally sucks.

Here is to a new and better opportunity. :cheers:

[katiesue]

OH Lizziebith I'm so sorry. That just sucks!

[Morrigoon]

Crud, must be that time of year, I guess. Sorry to hear it!

I forget who brought up iced tea earlier but now I'm totally craving some! Damn you!

[Strangler Lewis]

Hope your job search is quick and painless.

[lizziebith]

I was just sitting here feeling sorry for myself, when I realized that would be more time to post on boards!

Oh, but less time eating...and having light and stuff...:D

[Not Afraid]

You know, if people could just be adults, life would probably be easier for everyone.

[BarTopDancer]

You know, if people could just be adults, life would probably be easier for everyone.

No. And you can't make me. /stomp stomp pout :p

[BarTopDancer]

Brain no work no more.

[Alex]

You know, if people could just be adults, life would probably be easier for everyone.

Especially the ones 25 and younger. Then I would be able to accept their existence.

[Not Afraid]

No, it's the ones over 25 that get to me. They have no excuse.

[JWBear]

No, it's the ones over 25 that get to me. They have no excuse.

But Lisa... Without people like that, I wouldn't have a job! ;)

[Mousey Girl]

I just ordered Olive Garden to go... At least this way I won't feel like a pig when I eat Nick's salad!

[Kevy Baby]

You know, if people could just be adults, life would probably be easier for everyone.Think about how stupid the average person is. Then realize that half of everyone is dumber than that.

[BarTopDancer]

I just ate my leftover stir fry and leftover pizza. I feel like a bottomless pit right now.

[Alex]

Think about how stupid the average person is. Then realize that half of everyone is dumber than that.

The problem is that I don't compare them to the average. I compare them to me.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Supposedly half of Tomorrow Land is closed off, and the line for subs is Five Hours long. (But subs doesnt open till noon?)
They were leaving the island as I spoke to them, and they hadnt been able to enter the caves at all for the amount of people in them.

anyone know whats going on? Or is it just opening day of nemo crowd?It's opening day. They didn't open the subs until noon because they had a whole press event ceremony this morning.

I wonder what the line is like now.

[Not Afraid]

Seven hours.

[Gemini Cricket]

Seven hours.
Insane!

[CoasterMatt]

I love to eat at Denny's.

Especially in Arcadia.

[Kevy Baby]

Think about how stupid the average person is. Then realize that half of everyone is dumber than that.

The problem is that I don't compare them to the average. I compare them to me.Would that comparison make the masses look better or worse?

Seven hours.Assuming that this held true for another half hour (until 7:30 p.m.), one would need to be in line by 7:30 to be able to ride today (assuming that they adhere to the 2-1/2 hours after park closing thing).

I love to eat at Denny's.

Especially in Arcadia.Really? Just how big are her gazongas?

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm waiting at work for a PA to deliver a tape that we need tonight.
It won't be here until 8:30pm.
So I wait and wait and wait.
Every food place on the lot is closed.
Me hungry.
I found a bag of Ruffles and ate it. Now everything's greasy.
Tick tick frick tick tick.
Hurry the heck up.
Everyone's gone except me.
Poor me.
Poor Gemini Cricket.
My first paycheck hasn't come yet.
New hire delay.
Lame.
I have $45 dollars to last me until Friday (payday).
Half of that will be for gas.
Talk about running on empty.
My cellphone doesn't get good reception at my desk.
I need to wait outside at 8:30pm to receive the package.
Boring.
I saw a celebrity today.
I bet he's at home right now eating gold plated rotisserie chicken.
Bastard.
I hope he gets gout.

[CoasterMatt]

The first person who walked up to me today, while I'm sitting in a Universal Studios Hollywood ticket booth, asked

"Can I buy Universal Studios tickets here?"

Set the tone for a day of laughs :D

(actually, the people in line behind her did have a good laugh at her expense - saying many of the things that would have gotten me in trouble :evil: )

[Capt Jack]

"nope, this is an open air outhouse"

"here's yer sign"

- concept stolen from Bill Engvall

[Gemini Cricket]

A movie studio at night is a great setting for a horror movie.
So quiet, so old, very creepy.
I love it.
:)

[lindyhop]

This afternoon at work I sent an e-mail trying to get some information about an employee named Derek Smith. I reread it after I sent it and I had actually typed Derek Smalls.

:rolleyes:

[CoasterMatt]

Did it go to 11?

[Not Afraid]

Even I get that reference! LOL!

[lindyhop]

I'm just wondering if the idiot I was e-mailing in Texas got it. (No, not that idiot.) Probably not.

[wendybeth]

A movie studio at night is a great setting for a horror movie.
So quiet, so old, very creepy.
I love it.
:)


BOO!

[Gemini Cricket]

BOO!
:eek:

[Prudence]

It would be really useful if the people running the federal clerkship application process would decide whether the December 2007 grads are classed with the May 2007 grads or with the May 2008 grads. It would be really useful if I could know whether I can apply now, or whether I have to wait until September. It's sort of a critical detail.

[BarTopDancer]

BOO!

WOMAN! You need a warning before posting something like that!

[lizziebith]

A movie studio at night is a great setting for a horror movie.
So quiet, so old, very creepy.
I love it.
:)

What lot? (Says the soon-to-be-unemployed-movie-studio-lot-employee)

[RStar]

What lot? (Says the soon-to-be-unemployed-movie-studio-lot-employee)

That's what I was wondering.

I took the VIP tour Al talked about at Universal (It was great! Didn't get to see Matt though, he's not there on weekends :( ) And a nightime haunted tour would be great. Too bad they don't have the light bulbs for that!

[MouseWife]

That would be... Law & Order: SVU
Pru has first dibs on Det. Tutuola
and I have dibs on Det. Stabler

I figured it was not cool of me to say she couldnt have at least one of them. :evil:


Okay...darn it, I don't know what show the guy I think is hot is on...i don't even know his name....but it is one of these shows....:D

[Prudence]

Okay...darn it, I don't know what show the guy I think is hot is on...i don't even know his name....but it is one of these shows....:D

Better not be Detective Logan, because I totally have dibs on him, too.

Totally.

[MouseWife]

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/csi/profile/gary-dourdan.aspx

I don't think he is on the shows you mentioned....

[Mousey Girl]

I just can't be attracted to most of the actors on the Law & Order series's. Most of them came from an HBO show, Oz, and I just can't get beyond seeing them in that sort of setting.



I am totally freakin' bored. Even when I get busy I still feel bored.

I am also getting tired of being asked when I plan to start looking for a new man. Why do I need a man to be happy? My standard response is that I already have a man, he is in training, and he requires my full attention right now.

[AllyOops!]

HANDS OFF, LUSTY BABES!! :mad:

I'm kidding, of course. :D :p However, BTD is correct. We'll take Captain Cragen. We do suffer from TOAS. (tasty older actor syndrome). I like 'em ancient, with practically one foot in the grave.

Okay, that's just wrong. And sick. And I'm playin'. I do like the older actors, however. Is anybody here watching Army Wives? Since American Idol ended, this is me & my Grandma's new "together time show". Yummy soldier meat on that show, gals. ;) :p

[BarTopDancer]

I just can't be attracted to most of the actors on the Law & Order series's. Most of them came from an HBO show, Oz, and I just can't get beyond seeing them in that sort of setting.

I never watched Oz. But I did see Christopher Meloni neekid from a scene in the show.

I am totally freakin' bored. Even when I get busy I still feel bored.

Look for the shiny. The shiny makes everything not boring.

I am also getting tired of being asked when I plan to start looking for a new man. Why do I need a man to be happy? My standard response is that I already have a man, he is in training, and he requires my full attention right now.

That's a great answer. Make sure he can remove spiders and other ikky bugs from the vicinity.

[BarTopDancer]

Mmmmmmmmmmm I<3 Kenny Chesney. You guys can keep the L&O guys. I'll take Kenny.

[Ponine]

Better not be Detective Logan, because I totally have dibs on him, too.

Totally.

You can have Logan. But, only if I can have Det Goren.

And Ally, you can have Cragen, but I want to visit occasionally. And by that I meant just visit. He seems like he would be a cool guy to talk to.

[AllyOops!]

I am also getting tired of being asked when I plan to start looking for a new man. Why do I need a man to be happy? My standard response is that I already have a man, he is in training, and he requires my full attention right now.

Aww! {{{Hugs}}}}!! I can so relate to what you are feeling!!

Once upon a time, I was stuck, trapped, prisoner in what had to be the world's most mortifying relationship. :( What was the most awful part of it? In my case, or story, I chose to be prisoner. I will call him "Mr. Rock-Bottom" because that's exactly what he was for me. Also, I'm ironically kinda keepin' on the Law & Order detective theme, because Mr. Rock Bottom was a detective. Prudence can back me up- I leaned on her shoulder a whole bunch during that time & she shared a whole lot of wisdom with me to help me find my focus! Also, my best girlfriend had to spend hours trying to screw on my head straight & another one of my closest girlfriends was begging me leave him.

Mr. Rock Bottom manipulated & lied to me from the get-go, because he certainly couldn't operate on charm. I don't want to ever speak ill about anybody & I wish him nothing but the best, but...YIKES. EEK. I won't even begin to tell this story. It's just that awful. I can't believe I fell so far. However, it was he who made me realize that I needed to get my act together. I broke up with him, & I glued up my act. :)

I swore I would never, ever date again. When my girlfriends tried to "set me up", I would become so frustrated & upset! I was like, "I DON'T WANT TO DATE EVER AGAIN! Why do I need a man to make me feel complete?!?" I decided to remain single. For so long, I tried so hard to make my partners in relationships my "Mr. Right". I just..never could. I had a fear of commitment & I had a history of running away. Especially when it came to the "M" word (marriage).

When I rebuilt my life & started taking care of me & stopped the search, I met somebody. I was definitely not looking! Wouldn't you know that he was "the one"? I've never been so happy in all of my life. :)

Today's princess doesn't need a prince to rescue her! With lots of loving & supportive friends &/or family in her "kingdom", she'll do just fine! She'll also settle for nothing less then her prince charming, who does exist, believe me. :)

[Not Afraid]

Sometimes the only thing that makes me feel better when I'm in "the pit" is knowing just how much deeper I could go if I choose to. I may be overwhelmed at the moment, but I still have the option of being responsible.

[Gemini Cricket]

I want a man.
Boy howdy do I.

:)


My new hours at work for the time being is 1pm to 9pm. I think I'll like it. I function better at night.

[AllyOops!]

I agree, NA. The fear of "deeper" keeps me in check. The "pit" seems to be bottomless, too. When I thought I had hit previous rock-bottoms, I truly hadn't. I had to plunge a whole lot further, and it sure ain't pretty. A fear of ever revisting made me ditch my unhealthy "passports" that were ensuring I'd return real soon.

[Moonliner]

http://www.pspfanboy.com/media/2006/01/tombraider.jpg

http://www.solarnavigator.net/films_movies_actors/film_images/charlize_theron_esquire_american_genius.jpg


Sorry, I just felt a strong need to bring some balance into this thread.

Please proceed....

[Capt Jack]

omg, you're my hero! :D :snap:

(not just hawt, but two of my all time faves...and really good pics to boot)

[AllyOops!]

Since we're posting sexy pics, this is what really turns me on & makes me drool. Oh, I want it so bad. I can practically taste it..

http://www.babblog.com/babblogimages/MarAprMay05/grilledcheese.jpg

[blueerica]

Grilled Cheese Sammich + Tomato Soup = Awesome Comfort Food

[Moonliner]

Since we're posting sexy pics, this is what really turns me on & makes me drool. Oh, I want it so bad. I can practically taste it..

http://www.babblog.com/babblogimages/MarAprMay05/grilledcheese.jpg

Damn you.

Now I want one of those


Too.

[AllyOops!]

Moonliner, maybe an Angelina & Charlize sandwich, with them as the bread & you in the middle, smothered in Kraft American Cheese, might do the trick.

Your'e welcome.

:D

[Ghoulish Delight]

Nope, not even that can make Kraft American Cheese appetizing. Good effort, though.

[Mousey Girl]

In 8 mins I get to head home for "lunch". I am trying to decide if I am hungry. Then I see a pic of a sammy, and I don't want leftovers, I want a grilled cheese sammy!

I think I have had too much caffiene...my skin is crawly and if it wasn't for the backspace button, my typos would be going head to head with NA's typos. ;)

[Strangler Lewis]

Or just rotate that photo 90 degrees and call one sandwich Angelina and the other Charlize.

[Moonliner]

Moonliner, maybe an Angelina & Charlize sandwich, with them as the bread & you in the middle, smothered in Kraft American Cheese, might do the trick.

Your'e welcome.

:D

Nope, not even that can make Kraft American Cheese appetizing. Good effort, though.

I must say, I'm slightly disturbed you feel this way about me.

[SacTown Chronic]

Slightly disturbed?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I must say, I'm slightly disturbed you feel this way about me.Oh Moonie, you're at least as good as ballpark nacho cheese to me, baby.

[AllyOops!]

Damn you, GD! I can't mojo you again! :snap: :snap:

Mmm...ballpark nacho cheese! I want to be naked & diving into a big ol' vat or tub. I'll use the tortilla chips as my floaties. Ooh! Even better, fruity pie filling. :)

Definitely not cinema pump butter. So deliciously icky.

Boy, now who's disturbed? ;) :p

[blueerica]

Mmmm Ballpark Nacho Cheese.. what makes that crap so good, I'll never know... and I probably don't want to know.

Seriously... I need some thing to quell whatever craving is coming up inside me. You know, that fake, engineered food craving... RAWR!

[Prudence]

Prudence ... shared a whole lot of wisdom with me to help me find my focus!

So THAT'S where it's been all this time. Dammit, I have been looking for my wisdom everywhere, and all this time Ally's been hoarding it. :p

[lizziebith]

I'm eating "cheddar" Pringles -- they contain papas deshidratadas (I love how Firefox successfully corrected my Spanish spelling, then corrected its very own name!).

Am I the only one who always reads the So.......... thread from the last post to wherever I left off? It's fascinating wondering what starts each tangent...

[AllyOops!]

So THAT'S where it's been all this time. Dammit, I have been looking for my wisdom everywhere, and all this time Ally's been hoarding it. :p

And you ain't gettin' it back either! :p I can't thank you enough for sharing it with me & making me smile during that awful time. :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Not Afraid got me back into Nacho Cheese Doritos after she had us bring some to a cemetary screening. So, I blame her.
:D

[BarTopDancer]

I'm just stalking Brad so I can keep looking at his avatar.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm just stalking Brad so I can keep looking at his avatar.
Here...


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/Kenny.png

:)

[Kevy Baby]

Sometimes the only thing that makes me feel better when I'm in "the pit" is knowing just how much deeper I could go if I choose to. I may be overwhelmed at the moment, but I still have the option of being responsible.Making the choice to not sink lower is the harder of the two choices. But making that choice in and of itself makes one stronger.

A favorite quote that I kinda live by is

Each day you get better or worse - it's your choice. - Skakti Gawain

[BarTopDancer]

Here...


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/Kenny.png

:)

But that doesn't follow me from thread to thread. :p

Google images is my friend.

May go see him in August.

http://www.nndb.com/people/276/000083027/tim-mcgraw-1.jpg

And of course this one (who is also the one in the center of my sig image)

http://cdn.nhl.com/photos/mugs/8470612.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

We're coming up on 10,000 posts for the Soooo.... thread.
Cool!
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Excuse me, but Moonliner was talking about a very important topic, I think it's rather rude to interrupt him and derail the thread.

http://www.fmplus.net/common/d_images/src/8/Image/Images_Show/scarlet_johanson.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

Don't be jealous that Brad and I would rather drool over Kenny then you and Moonie covered in nacho cheese.

[Capt Jack]

http://www.fmplus.net/common/d_images/src/8/Image/Images_Show/scarlet_johanson.jpg


http://bohicagaming.com/images/owned/hit_It_BobBarker.jpg

[Mousey Girl]

blah' Why is it only 4:40????

[Kevy Baby]

blah' Why is it only 4:40????It could be worse: you could be in Hawaii where it is only 1:40 (well, actually, 1:45 by the time I posted this).

[Kevy Baby]

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[Kevy Baby]

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[BarTopDancer]

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[Kevy Baby]

Post #10,000!!!!