Soooo....

[Mousey Girl]

I have a very angry little boy. That is all.

[Morrigoon]

Picked up the Shag lunchbox yesterday at Character Warehouse for $14. Awesome.

GD and CP: ugh, sucks about the dog, but glad to hear they're leaving. Tell your neighbors to get their home on the market ASAP. You don't want them trying to sell it in fall and winter if you can help it. Better chance to sell in summer (and keep up your property values). Oh, and the added benefit of getting them gone sooner ;)

So a friend of mine (my friend H, who some of you met at my bday party) recently returned from vacation to discover someone stole her rose bushes out of their front garden. Their ROSEBUSHES. Four frickin' holes right there at the front of her property. WTF kind of world do we live in? Another reason I wouldn't live in the Valley again.

[RStar]

So a friend of mine (my friend H, who some of you met at my bday party) recently returned from vacation to discover someone stole her rose bushes out of their front garden. Their ROSEBUSHES. Four frickin' holes right there at the front of her property. WTF kind of world do we live in? Another reason I wouldn't live in the Valley again.Unbelievable! But things like that do happen, and here in OC as well! My mom had a potted palm walk off right from her front door porch. And when we did some landscaping at my church (two blocks from Disneyland) four palms were pulled up and dissapeared the next day! From a church even! :eek:

Maybe it was the same people. We'll call them the "Four Hole Bandits"! :rolleyes:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Zelda's pretty front-loaded with story. It takes a while, but eventually you're are doing more playing than watching. It's not the most amazing RPG ever, but once you start getting to the dungeons, there's some good entertaining problem-solving.

Meanwhile, I'm gonna be an uncle. :D

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Our neighbors are moving!

Excellent. Now you can buy it and knock out some walls, and give munchkin some living space.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Those kitties
Here's another one of him.
http://www.petfinder.com/fotos/CA533/CA533.8583963-1-x.jpg
and the linked one....

http://www.petfinder.com/fotos/CA533/CA533.8583963-2-x.jpg

Remind me of these:

http://www.dldhistory.com/disneyland/att/onstage/TMS-501ax.jpg

[Snowflake]

It's Monday, I have 100 files on my desk, it feels like a blue Monday.

[Ponine]

I would like to trade places with my cat.

Every single day I think this Pru... every day.

[Prudence]

Every single day I think this Pru... every day.

Of course, I posted that right before I reached up to pet him, which startled him, which led to him falling off the couch.

I'd still like to trade places with my cat, but I'd like to fall off the couch less often than he does.

[Ponine]

Okay, point taken. I would not want to fall *kersplat* off the counter whilst I am begging for wet food.
Or any other less than graceful moment my cat has.

I did read, in something my son brought home, that if your cat is asleep you should say their name softly before you pet them, they are less likely to startle.

[Alex]

I don't think I'd trade places. Having to beg to go outside, peeing in the laundry room, and being endlessly entranced by twist ties doesn't sound so great to me.

Though sometimes I would like to sleep on the top shelf of the entertainment center on top of the DVD cases.

[Ponine]

ooooooooooooh you have a point too.... I'll have to think on this more.


However.... I was just sitting here thinking how awake I felt, and how nice it was to have caffine.
As I stirred my yogurt, and prepared to eat my first bite..... <drum roll>
I was trying to eat with my pen.

So now... do I clean the pen? or throw it away?
Do I eat the yogurt?
or
Do I now go home and go back to bed?

[Mousey Girl]

I did read, in something my son brought home, that if your cat is asleep you should say their name softly before you pet them, they are less likely to startle.

But isn't that part of the fun of having a pet (or a kid)?

[Capt Jack]

my dad sure seemed to think so. nothing he loved more than watching his boys peel themselves off the ceiling first thing in the morning after one of his weekend wake up calls.

:rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

Those kitties


Remind me of these:

http://www.dldhistory.com/disneyland/att/onstage/TMS-501ax.jpg

OMG, does that mean the kitty needs to be named "Old Bill"?

C'mon now, be a nice kitty kitty...

[MouseWife]

So now... do I clean the pen? or throw it away?
Do I eat the yogurt?
or
Do I now go home and go back to bed?

So...

did you clean the pen?

did you eat the yogurt?

back to bed...that is a nice idea....

[lizziebith]

I wish CraigsList would sort all the jobs offering $10.00 and hour (and even less!) into a special "slave wages" section, so I wouldn't have to waste my time clicking on the "Exec Assist Needed" links just to be insulted by the pathetic compensation packages I've been seeing. Thanks.

[Mousey Girl]

my dad sure seemed to think so. nothing he loved more than watching his boys peel themselves off the ceiling first thing in the morning after one of his weekend wake up calls.

:rolleyes:

I have been known to hide in the dark to "get" Nickolas. He "gets" me back at every opportunity.

The startling thing works great on rats too. Thudder is really fun. She will be stalking something, or doing something she shouldn't and all it takes is a light, quick touch on her back with a "Thudder!" and she has been know to jump a foot off the ground.

[blueerica]

Tell me again, when is life supposed to get all easy?

[Ponine]

You missed it.
it was the time that someone else fed you , carried you everywhere, and catered to your every whim.

[katiesue]

I wish CraigsList would sort all the jobs offering $10.00 and hour (and even less!) into a special "slave wages" section, so I wouldn't have to waste my time clicking on the "Exec Assist Needed" links just to be insulted by the pathetic compensation packages I've been seeing. Thanks.

Hear hear!

[Moonliner]

Tell me again, when is life supposed to get all easy?

When you're loaded into the back of a long black car.

Until then: Life is pain. Anyone that tells you anything else is selling something.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wow, such happy people here.

[Moonliner]

Wow, such happy people here.

Have you checked the stadings for the Nats of late?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm trying to make it through the day sans-caffeine. This sucks.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm trying to make it through the day sans-caffeine. This sucks.
Good luck. Watch out for the no caffeine headache. Bleh!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Good luck. Watch out for the no caffeine headache. Bleh!Actually, I've been getting yes caffeine headaches, which is why I'm trying to break the addiction.

[blueerica]

Drink lots of water, GD. I also stand by my B-12 vitamins can help you through the day shtick.

As for me, I'm going to grab an iced tea in a bit.

[Gemini Cricket]

Actually, I've been getting yes caffeine headaches, which is why I'm trying to break the addiction.
Yep.
There's a fine line between yes and no.

[Capt Jack]

I'm trying to make it through the day sans-caffeine. This sucks.

omg why???? :eek: (not really...why is not my biz)

theres a reason its called 'cold turkey'.....cuz the turkey is DEAD!

slowwwwwly ween yourself off if you must (although Im still in 'why?' mode)
that and an aspirin or other like compound to offset the physical reaction. zero reason to put yourself through that.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Meh, I'm just tired. And these days, even one cup gives me a headache, so it's drinking it that's "putting me through" anything.

I've done this before many times. It takes about two days of dragging, which I can get through if I keep myself busy, then I'm back on even keel. As long as I don't have any meetings I need to stay awake through between now and then...

[Capt Jack]

ohhhh....it GIVES you headaches. I was off into the 'caffine withdrawl' headache thing...of which I know all too well and will fight furiously to never have to do again.

btw, when I die and have myself cremated, please put me in a coffee can...half me, half columbian dark roast.

[Alex]

Not that I drank much to begin with but I haven't had a spot of caffeine in more than two weeks now. No headaches coming off but I do find that if I am drinking a lot (don't drink coffee or tea and my preferred sodas coincidentally don't have caffeine) I start to get them.

[Ponine]

Lisa, LISA, lisa Lisa, lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/ponine/LoT/fezwithcat.jpg

Sometimes even small creatures need to harness the power that comes with a single colorful horn in the center of ones forehead. Fits noggins 11-14 inches around. Magical powers not guaranteed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/ponine/LoT/hornedcat.jpg

[blueerica]

OK, cat + fez = hilarious.

[Morrigoon]

Haha... that's awesome.

I'm sitting here trying to make it through the remainder of my day so I can go home and be miserable with my backache in a comfier chair. I think there's a Smirnoff Ice with my name on it in the fridge. Yes, yes I do. Stupid backache.

[RStar]

Fez cat!! Yeah!!!

But Christmas Tree cat is just strange, and not a happy camper.....;)

[innerSpaceman]

Heheh, the only thing I liked about Holy Mountain was chameleons dressed up as Mayans (or was it Incans?) It was low-brow cuteness.



* * * * *

oh, and now that I'm LoT posting again ... brace yourselves ... I think I'll even start posting in the Sooooo thread.

:eek:



:iSm:

[Kevy Baby]

I have been known to hide in the dark to "get" Nickolas. He "gets" me back at every opportunity.I don't get it.

Tell me again, when is life supposed to get all easy?When you die.

[JWBear]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/ponine/LoT/hornedcat.jpg

That's one pissed looking cat!

[Not Afraid]

I NEED a knitted cat fez.

I've also got another kitten on my radar.

http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/ike.jpg


I haven't been able to see the Polydactyl yet, and I'm not sure I can see him before next Saturday's adoption fair - which I can't go to. Meanwhile, I also became interested in a silver and black tabby, but she's a heap of trouble and probably wouldn't be good with the boys (per my second visit with her today. While at said visit, I met that little tyke pictured above. His coloring is shades of taupe and mocha - more Siamese colors than brown tabby. SWEET sweet baby boy. Here's a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHapMqlp0oE)which includes Ike and his brother Iggy (who was adopted yesterday) as well as the troublemaker grey tabby girl (Dally) and a Tuxedo boy - all at the Seal Beach Animal Shelter.

[wendybeth]

Lisa, LISA, lisa Lisa, lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/ponine/LoT/fezwithcat.jpg

Sometimes even small creatures need to harness the power that comes with a single colorful horn in the center of ones forehead. Fits noggins 11-14 inches around. Magical powers not guaranteed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/ponine/LoT/hornedcat.jpg


My God. You're as bad as Tori- she's always putting stuff on her cat's head!;)

I must post some of those.

[Mousey Girl]

I don't get it.

You will get it when you least expect it!! :evil:

[Gemini Cricket]

I think NA should get a pterodactyl cat.

[CoasterMatt]

I need to figure out how to make KISS boots for one of our kitties.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Tell me again, when is life supposed to get all easy?

You missed it.
it was the time that someone else fed you , carried you everywhere, and catered to your every whim.

When you're loaded into the back of a long black car.

When you die.Lordy Lou. WTF is going on here?

Erica's obviously had a rough time and this is the way you respond? This is how you react when someone asks when things get good in life? Life's a bitch and then you die?

I know, you're going to say you're kidding, but the fact is that this is your reaction, this is how you posted. Yeech.



Erica - I'm tempted to say that life is always easy. You make your decisions, you take your chances, you deal with consequences. It's always got challenges, and regardless of the size of the problem and the stakes involved, there's always good and bad ways to deal with things. Sometimes it's mistakes and bad times that lead to wisdom and happiness, and those that lead "easy" lives end up totally unprepared to deal with life....not to mention becoming total assholes in the process.

I've had my sht. I just remember that in the long run I'm one of the luckiest people alive - we all are, because we have real choices, even among the chaos.

I hope things go better for you, and soon. :coffee:

[Not Afraid]

Life sucks, then you die (Cerebral Fix)
Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it. (Black Box Recorder)
Life is suffering. (Schopenhauer)
First you suffer, then you die (C. Meinke)

Every difficulty has an opportunity hidden within. (me)

[Kevy Baby]

Well, normally, I wouldn't have given a second thought to this line....not to mention becoming total assholes in the process.But after reading this:

Lordy Lou. WTF is going on here?

Erica's obviously had a rough time and this is the way you respond? This is how you react when someone asks when things get good in life? Life's a bitch and then you die?

I know, you're going to say you're kidding, but the fact is that this is your reaction, this is how you posted. Yeech.I have to ask: was that directed at us?

Posting a one liner does not indicate anything more than a crappy day - a typical crappy day. E has posted many times in this thread about the stresses in her life because of school and other crap. We all love and support her in this trying time. Our posts in response to this ONE post are simply a way for myself (and I suspect others - though I do not portend to speak for others) to keep the spirit light.

Most everyone on this board, if they are in need of supportive words and energy, are able to ask for it knowing that this is a safe and supportive community in which to do it. I believe that E is one of those people who know this and (without doing proper research) believe she may have done so in the past.

And to Erica: if there is something more than the daily crap going on in your life at this moment and you truly needed support, then I do apologize.

[Kevy Baby]

Susan is currently in process of having "female" problems addressed (endometriosis - I've discussed previously in this thread). I saw some paperwork from the insurance company and happened to catch a glimpse of this one test on a form and it made me laugh:

Personal Best Peak Flow Value

It turns out it is unrelated to the girlie issues and is about her allergies, but I still got a chuckle out of it.

[CoasterMatt]

I saw 'Personal Best Peak Flow Value' and right away I thought of Flowmaster exhaust systems :)

[AllyOops!]

Today, I had another entry for my personal polak chronicles. The exterminator came to my office to spritz the outside foliage. When he walked by my window, he startled me and I exclaimed to my co-worker, "the terminator is outside & he scared me!"

Terminator?? WTF? I'm not even sure where that came from. :(

[lashbear]

I just made baked CornDogs. Yes, baked. Yum. I'm a happy bear.

Recipe to follow if enough people want.

[Alex]

Here's mine:

1. Go to grocery store.
2. Buy box of Foster Farms corn dogs.
3. Return home.
4. Preheat oven.
5. Lay out two corn dogs on rack in oven.
6. Let bake for as long as box says.
7. Remove from oven.
8. Apply a bit of mustard.
9. Eat.
10. Realize these are the same corn dogs they sell already hot at the AM/PM you passed on way to grocery store and next time you'll just cut out the middle man.

[AllyOops!]

Ooh, I like corndogs. You know, I haven't been to a Hot Dog On A Stick in like, 6 forevers. Are they still around? I dug their lemonade!

[Gemini Cricket]

The latest fad that I'm once again late to the party with is soft pretzels. I have never been a fan. But recently I've been enjoying Wetzels Pretzel Bits. Yum.
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Terminator?? WTF? I'm not even sure where that came from. :(

Terminix.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I have to ask: was that directed at us?
At the risk of speaking for her, no, the "become total assholes" was not directed at anyone, it was simply her response to Erica's post.

But, both CP and I were struck by the pessimistic tone of responses. All three responses were of the nature of, "We're just waiting for death to come." It just seemed unnecessarily...defeatist.

My response? Screw easy. Easy is boring.

[blueerica]

Hmm...

I do thank everyone here for the support that I do get. I think my question was more a moment of rhetorical flabberghastery. (That might be my new favorite made up word). While things are more frustrating as of late, more than the recommended daily allowance, I'm actually just fine. That was me just trying to poke fun at myself, my situation and life in general.

Easy is boring - that I agree with. What's hard is watching stuff spin out of control and feeling like I have little hope to affect the outcomes. My lesson so far this year this year, an extension of lessons learned past, is to focus on what I have an impact on, and to take care of myself in the process. It's never easy, and I suspect that's the plight of many on this board.

On the upside, things are looking up (go figure... on the upside things might actually be looking up... this is where I laugh at myself), and I'm continually reminded how fortunate I really am - I have love in all facets - something that's hard to find these days.

That and I still have this mental image of a champagne cork launching 30 feet into the air. That's still enough to make me smile. :D

[Not Afraid]

Hmm...

I do thank everyone here for the support that I do get. I think my question was more a moment of rhetorical flabberghastery.


That's a good one! my MIL, who is always saying thing somewhat sideways, once said that she was "Flabbergasting". it is one of my Top 10 Omaisms.

[Capt Jack]

I saw 'Personal Best Peak Flow Value' and right away I thought of Flowmaster exhaust systems :)

some laughs just arent meant to be stifled.

I think I hurt myself

[wendybeth]

Thanks for your post clarifying your state of mind, Erica- I know that you know how very much we all care about you, and that any seemingly flippant remarks were merely (and obviously, at least to me) a way to lighten up with dark humor, something that most of us employ to great effect around here.

[Morrigoon]

Spent too much time on iTunes tonight, but I found an awesome version of "Volare" by the Gipsy Kings. Awesome. Was not successful in downloading Peer Gynt in the version I liked. Grr.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm...

I do thank everyone here for the support that I do get. I think my question was more a moment of rhetorical flabberghastery. (That might be my new favorite made up word). While things are more frustrating as of late, more than the recommended daily allowance, I'm actually just fine. That was me just trying to poke fun at myself, my situation and life in general.Oh, I know, and I know you need no defending. It was just how the responses struck me. I'm sure I read too much into them, but 3 "life sucks" posts in a row got to me.

[Moonliner]

Lordy Lou. WTF is going on here?

Erica's obviously had a rough time and this is the way you respond? This is how you react when someone asks when things get good in life? Life's a bitch and then you die?

I know, you're going to say you're kidding, but the fact is that this is your reaction, this is how you posted. Yeech.

When you're loaded into the back of a long black car.




What??? I thought riding in your own limousine was a sign that you had "made it" and life was good... :D

[Snowflake]

I've also got another kitten on my radar.

http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/ike.jpg


The video was terminally adorable.

[ozron]

What??? I thought riding in your own limousine was a sign that you had "made it" and life was good... :D

The distinction is "getting loaded into a long black car" as opposed to "getting into a long black car loaded".

[Snowflake]

The distinction is "getting loaded into a long black car" as opposed to "getting into a long black car loaded".

Or "getting loaded, in the back of a long black car" which I think is what most people seem to do. My exposure sole to a limo was for a funeral, no champagne there.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I have to ask: was that directed at us?No, no. Here's the full context again:Sometimes it's mistakes and bad times that lead to wisdom and happiness, and those that lead "easy" lives end up totally unprepared to deal with life....not to mention becoming total assholes in the process.In other words, the obscenely privileged and other people who get everything they want, every moment of their lives, are usually assholes.

I'm sorry if it looks like I over reacted. Life is just so wonderful, and wonderful in its trials. I wish everyone could see life as a great adventure, where the sadness is as strong as the happiness, and only contributes to the latter later on.

"If you want to sing out, sing out..." ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Day 2 of caffeine-free GD, and I feel better already. Of course, that may have something to do with going to bed 2 hours earlier last night than the night before.

[Moonliner]

Sooo....

Has anyone heard from a hopefully very happy, chocolate hoarding BTD?

[Ponine]

But, both CP and I were struck by the pessimistic tone of responses. All three responses were of the nature of, "We're just waiting for death to come." It just seemed unnecessarily...defeatist.

My response? Screw easy. Easy is boring.

I dont believe I was stating "let death come".
What I was trying to imply was that easy was very young childhood.
I said nothing about death, and know nothing of the personal issues she may be having.
I saw a one liner, I responded, there you have it.

Easy is boring in a great many ways. But I dont expect it to every be easy again.
I think the last time I ever had to take it easy was in the hospital when my son was in the nursery.
My apologies CP and GD. That was not my intent.

My God. You're as bad as Tori- she's always putting stuff on her cat's head!;)

I must post some of those.
ME?!?!?!? Oh nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooo WB. I stole those pics from a person who is SELLING those to the public.
Tell Tori I'll buy her one if she'll take pics.

[Disneyphile]

I love the knitted cat hats. Sounds like something a friend of mine would make, since she's already made Flying Spaghetti Monster hats that are truly obnoxious. :evil:

Right now, I'm sitting here in editing hell, because of some very bad footage that I shot early on when I was still getting used to my camera 5 months ago (thank god it was a freebie job). It's driving me nuts, because some key shots that would totally make the story are just screwed up beyond hope. Very frustrating indeed. So, I'll probably have to spend extra time adding in some effects to distract from the lack of storyline. (But, hey, that tactic works for some big blockbuster films. ;) )

A good note about the business - I got my second camera yesterday at an absolute steal. I got an almost new Canon XL2 for $2,200. (A man bought it in March, used it twice, and decided to upgrade himself to HD instead.) It's gorgeous, and has a lot of great features.

[Disneyphile]

Yeehaw! Fixed the one segment with a fancy-schmancy graphical effect that will be sure to awe. And, I don't feel guilty at all.

On another note - ever have one of those days where you feel like you're talking to yourself? ;)

Then again, you're all probably not as bored as I am right now, looking at the same scene over and over and over.

[Kevy Baby]

Yeehaw! Fixed the one segment with a fancy-schmancy graphical effect that will be sure to awe. And, I don't feel guilty at all.

On another note - ever have one of those days where you feel like you're talking to yourself? ;)

Then again, you're all probably not as bored as I am right now, looking at the same scene over and over and over.I hate editing for that very reason.

[cirquelover]

I talk to myself all the time. I always think I'm talking to my husband or son but come to find out it's just me. I'm beginning to think I speak Japanese and just don't know it;)

[MouseWife]

Worse is having your Hubby silently walk away from you and you are there talking to them...

Found this link
http://http://www.balboapark.org/calendar/detail.php?EventID=1000 (http://www.balboapark.org/calendar/detail.php?EventID=1000)

Looks like something worth a visit...

Hmm...seems like the link isn't working...it is an exhibit on Ford Mustangs at the automotive musuem at Balboa Park.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Worse is having your Hubby silently walk away from you and you are there talking to them...

Found this link
http://http://www.balboapark.org/calendar/detail.php?EventID=1000

Looks like something worth a visit...

very cool.

The link had an extra http in it, here's a link (http://www.balboapark.org/calendar/detail.php?EventID=1000)that works a little better.

[MouseWife]

Dah! Thanks!!

{blind as a bat, I am...}

{I tried to fix my original post...hope so...if not, ya guys can go to DreadPirateRoberts link...}

[Alex]

I just got back from my lunchtime walk. Being in the area we're in (at work) I can have quite a range of "visual experiences" on my lunchtime walks just by altering course a few blocks.

Today's walk prompted the following pondering.

How low on the hooker totem pole do you have to be to end up working the morning shift on a Tuesday at the corner of 60th and San Pablo?

Followed by this: And how much demand is there that two women are working this shift?

[Capt Jack]

lunchtime hooker.....

/shudder in disgust

personally...between the two, I'll take my chances with Subway

[blueerica]

Hey, sometimes ya gotta pay up for a nooner if the ol' lady isn't up for it.

[Capt Jack]

y'know? I dont think, in my entire life, Ive ever been quite that horny
:p

[Ghoulish Delight]

At least they practice the buddy system.

[Ponine]

And I dont know about your town Alex, but there's enough of a call for it down here to have two on one corner.

[blueerica]

Hey, I've got two in my own house... take that! ;)

[Strangler Lewis]

Followed by this: And how much demand is there that two women are working this shift?

Much as tobacco and brewing companies sell a number of different brands to give the customer the illusion of choice as part of the experience, I imagine they both work for the same pimp.

[MouseWife]

Ugh, and being hookers I'd imagine the variety is definitely the 'generic' type.

Okay, type 'A' or type B'.

Either one a sure sign of desperation. :rolleyes:

I remember Jr. High and sex ed. What a teacher we had. She told us that whenever we became active we would find ourselves calling up the guys that we never even wanted to talk to. Call them up late at night to hook up...ew, a '70s version of a 'booty call' I guess.

[Gemini Cricket]

So instead of reveling in the fact that email has made my life soooo much easier than before, I found myself griping about how "tedious" it was to login in and out of 2 gmail accounts. I shouldn't complain. :D

[blueerica]

What is up with this massive Star Trek kick I'm suddenly on?

[Matterhorn Fan]

Star Trek rocks, that's what's up.

[Gemini Cricket]

"and so the conversation turned... until the sun went down... and many fantasies were learned... on that day..."

I blame GD's thread for getting that song stuck in my head.

:D

[blueerica]

Fo sho!

[Gemini Cricket]

Serving Sizes are tricky. When you're reading your nutrition facts on the back of your snacks, make sure you find out their idea of a serving size. I'm halfway through a bag of trail mix and according to the package, I've had 3 servings. So I didn't just consume 10g of fat but 30g of fat.
Oink diddy oink, baby.
:D

[Not Afraid]

Houston, we have kitten.
http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/dally.jpg

[Moonliner]

Houston, we have kitten.
http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/dally.jpg

Insulin, I need Insulin!


How many toes?

[Gemini Cricket]

Insulin, I need Insulin!


How many toes?
It's not a pterodactyl cat.

[Not Afraid]

Regular number of toes, but REALLY long legs. She's obviously part Abyssinian. And, it's a GIRL! I've been looking at her for 3 days. I've loved her every time, but was afraid of her girlishness and her bossy personality. She's been home an hour and Scoundrel (who else) is the only one having problems. Aleister is currently licking her toes.

She's silver and black with golden brown eyes, a loud purr and she coos. She's about 3 months old, all shots current, already been fixed and she's mocrochipped. Now, we just need a name for her. Sinestra is one current possibility.

She's got a really great personality, but she's going to be trouble - I can just tell.

[Gemini Cricket]

Houston, we have kitten.
http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/dally.jpg
I think she's cuuuuuuute!
:)

[Betty]

I hate my daughter's Language Arts teacher. F U Mrs. Morgan. A big F.U.

And next time you want to give her detention, you damn well not just put a start time on it and tell her she'll leave when you decide it's time. Doesn't work that way.

And with only 1 1/2 weeks left of school I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!

I've written an email to the Principal Mrs. Morgan. I've told him you won't be going to detention until I get some answers - and guess what? You can kiss my fat a$$ if you don't like it.

Oh - and the next time you think it's okay to keep a student from working in class because they run out of lead in their pencil and you'd prefer to give them an F on the assignment instead of letting them borrow a pencil you can go FOAD.

That's right Mrs. Morgan. You've f-ed with us f-ing year. My daughter is no saint - but you're the only class she gets detentions in. To the point where other kids have asked us why you hate her so much.

Why is that Mrs. Morgan? Get off on the wrong foot with her? Just don't like her? What?

Oh - and your condescending attitude and tone on the phone with me is just outragious. No matter how hard I've tried to be nice, to look at things from your point of view, to get the "real" story of what's happened, you've treated me like some stupid yokel that you just pat on the head and say - there there - whatever you want. whatever you want.

Well - what I was is for you to F.O.! Right now. Go ahead. We'll all feel better when your done.









/that is all.

[Strangler Lewis]

Sinestra is one current possibility.



Lovely name . . . for a hormone replacement therapy or something. "Ask your doctor if Sinestra is right for you."

Fine looking cat, though.

[Kevy Baby]

/that is all.Hopefully not: I am looking forward to a follow-up.

Good luck in dealing with the PITA instructor.

[Strangler Lewis]

Why is that Mrs. Morgan? Get off on the wrong foot with her? Just don't like her? What?



Mrs. Morgan should ask her doctor about Sinestra.

[innerSpaceman]

Howzabout Sincity?



Rhymes with kitty!

[Kevy Baby]

Now, we just need a name for her. Sinestra is one current possibility.I was curious about the origin of this name and did a quick search. I found this (http://internationalhero.co.uk/s/sinestra.htm):

Sinestra
http://internationalhero.co.uk/s/sinestra.jpgReal Name: Unknown
Identity/Class: Vampire (http://internationalhero.co.uk/v/vampire.htm)
Occupation: Unknown
Affiliations: La Mala Noche (http://internationalhero.co.uk/m/malanoch.htm)
Enemies: Night Krew (http://internationalhero.co.uk/n/nitekrew.htm)
Known Relatives: Mandu (http://internationalhero.co.uk/m/mandu.htm) (husband)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Le Batt nightclub
First Appearance: Unknown
Powers/Abilities: Vampire.
History: Sinestra is a vampire, seductress, and wife to the mysterious Mandu. Her spousal duties are to be his second in command and herald to the coming of his vampiric glory.
Comments: Thanks to Winston Blakely for sending me the image of Sinestra used on this page. She is copyright to Luis Sierra and Gary Camp, and published by Creative One Comics - check out the official website (http://www.home.earthlink.net/%7Epozitron627/).
CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with
Sinister (http://internationalhero.co.uk/s/sindex.htm), partner of Dexter
Sinistro (http://internationalhero.co.uk/s/sinistro.htm), Boy Fiend
I don't know if this is where you got the name (somehow I think not), but I was VERY intrigued by the first "not to be confused" entry :eek:

[Gemini Cricket]

What about Slymenstra Hymen?
(from GWAR...)
:D

[Not Afraid]

Sinister/Dexter
Right/Left
Sinestra is the latin for left (also Italian).

[Kevy Baby]

Well, the .com URL is already taken (http://www.sinestra.com/):Sinestra offers a wide range of technology-based small business consulting to help get your business setup with the appropriate hardware, software, services and training.

And someone already blogs with that moniker (http://sinestra.blogspot.com/).

[Kevy Baby]

Sinister/Dexter
Right/Left
Sinestra is the latin for left (also Italian).So you are going for the yin/yang thing. Cool.

[Not Afraid]

Where Dexter was the always-good boy, I have a feeling she is going to be the opposite. HOWEVER, Scoundrel named himself and has never let up being a Scoundrel. Maybe I should name her "The Angel Sinestra". ;)

[Prudence]

And now, thanks to blueerica and Matterhorn Fan, I have the Sexy Data Tango running through my head.

[blueerica]

Pru - AWESOME!

I was just teased about my resurgence of dork-dom. Of course, I've been caught a couple of times being a total geek, but I just can't help it. Must be a part of my nature, whether it's music, movies, television, random crap... I'm a geek - I GIVE UP!


Not Afraid - I actually like the name, but... *pause* (or is that *paws*... OK, that was nerdy, too)... it reminds me of the pharmaceutical commercials and their "smooth" sounding names. Maybe I have to meet her to grasp onto it. Maybe she'll be the kitty to cure what ails us? Hehehe :) OK, now I like it.

Betty - UGH! There are such bad eggs in the system that it stinks the whole place up! Thankfully for you, the year is almost up. It is a point that certainly needs to be brought up... I can also tell that you're pretty balanced about the situation - you know your daughter is no perfect angel, and that's the perfect perspective with which to come at it. And it's at the point that other people are asking why the teacher hates her so much? Wow... truly astounding. I hope your daughter does realize that not all teachers are like this one.

I know I've mentioned it on the boards some time ago, but I had a Kindergarten teacher that seemed to target me. Let other kids slide while catching me on every slip up. It seemed like at least once a week she was telling me that I just wasn't ready for Kindergarten. I was young, and I can remember just being so hurt. My mom and step-father were already considering moving, and decided to speed it up. They found a new home and a new school to enroll me in. As a precaution, I took some sort of test... I don't remember what it's called, but I remember being taken out of class for a few days... to see if I was ready. And I was.

I guess the thing is - what a teacher says and does can often have a permanent impact on how kids handle their education from that point forward. A negative experience like that could be detrimental to her esteem in upcoming classes, something everyone in the school system needs to be aware of.

Good luck, Betty!

[Moonliner]

What is up with this massive Star Trek kick I'm suddenly on?

It is a bit odd to still have a Trek thing going...


Oh but it reminds me. What's the best drink at Quarks bar? I'd hate to look like a flatlander and embarrass myself by ordering something stupid in front of a Ferengi.

[Gemini Cricket]

/that is all.
Wow, Mrs. Morgan sounds like a total turd.

I admire how you support your daughter in this ordeal. Some parents just default to the teacher's way of thinking and leave it at that.

The fact that she isn't a problem with other teachers makes me think something's wrong with Morgan.

A scheduled detention with a start and finish time is not too much to ask.

[JWBear]

Oooooo.... Cute kitty!

As for names, how about Attia.

[blueerica]

Moonliner - I don't know, I don't think I've ordered drinks from there before. The Romulan Ale looked interesting, but I'm too much of a chicken to drink blue beer. (Maybe I'm not enough of a Trekkie.)

OK, I realize that I just have a major bug up my ass from my Business Law class. Just some lines I've been drawing, and I think I need to take a little while to make it gel in my head. GRR...

[Not Afraid]

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Awwwwww, kitten's first message!

[Kevy Baby]

What's the best drink at Quarks bar? I'd hate to look like a flatlander and embarrass myself by ordering something stupid in front of a Ferengi.I don't know how about drinks, but Susan's favorite food item is

Tribble Tenders (taste like chicken)

[CoasterMatt]

I vote with GC - Slymenstra Hymen is a killer kitty name!!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Now, we just need a name for her. Sinestra is one current possibility.

Have you considered DreadPirateRoberta? I like that name.

[wendybeth]

Regular number of toes, but REALLY long legs. She's obviously part Abyssinian. And, it's a GIRL! I've been looking at her for 3 days. I've loved her every time, but was afraid of her girlishness and her bossy personality. She's been home an hour and Scoundrel (who else) is the only one having problems. Aleister is currently licking her toes.

She's silver and black with golden brown eyes, a loud purr and she coos. She's about 3 months old, all shots current, already been fixed and she's mocrochipped. Now, we just need a name for her. Sinestra is one current possibility.

She's got a really great personality, but she's going to be trouble - I can just tell.

Cool!!! Cute baby.:)

Hmmm, how about Iman? I realize she is actually Somalian, but she has long legs and that exotic thing going for her.

[Kevy Baby]

I vote with GC - Slymenstra Hymen is a killer kitty name!!Umm... no


Just, no.

Have you considered DreadPirateRoberta? I like that name.Hmm... I wonder what you think of that one?

[Kevy Baby]

What is up with this massive Star Trek kick I'm suddenly on?Maybe you should install a Star Trek Home Theater:
(http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/star-trek-home-theater#more-10153)
http://media.techeblog.com/images/startrek_theater_front.jpg

Unlike other home theater rooms, this Star Trek-inspired creation uses real props from past movies.

More photos at the link.

[Kevy Baby]

AAhhhh....

Stop me please - I am on geek overload.

The Batcave Home Theater (http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/the-ultimate-home-theater-rooms)

http://techgadgetforums.com/files/rocks_1.jpg

http://techgadgetforums.com/files/rocks_4.jpg

http://techgadgetforums.com/files/rocks_5.jpg

[Moonliner]

[QUOTE=Kevy Baby;144103]AAhhhh....

Stop me please - I am on geek overload.

The Batcave Home Theater (http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/the-ultimate-home-theater-rooms)

Nice room, but those three color projectors are soooo last decade.

[Kevy Baby]

[/URL]Nice room, but those three color projectors are soooo last decade.Yeah, but it could easily be replaced with something [URL="http://www.ultimateavmag.com/firstlookvideoprojectors/1006meridiandila1080/"]like this (http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/the-ultimate-home-theater-rooms) - it is only $27,000.

[Gemini Cricket]

My dad once told me that they could show a movie on my mom's a$s. I wonder if any of these geeks would dare simulate that!
:D

[Snowflake]

Houston, we have kitten.
http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/dally.jpg

Long legs, skinny, troublemaker, Naomi (Campbell)

Congrats!

[Morrigoon]

Umm... isn't the word for left, Sinistra? Same contrary implications, less resemblance to a sleep aid ;)

You know, T.S. Eliott's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" has some great names: Jellylorum, Skimbleshanks, Grizzabella, Mungojerrie, Rumpleteaser, etc.

Hehehe... Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer

Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer were a very notorious couple of cats.
As knockabout clowns, quick-change comedians, tight-rope walkers and acrobats
They had an extensive reputation. They made their home in Victoria Grove -
That was merely their centre of operation, for they were incurably given to rove.
They were very well known in cornwall Gardens, in Launceston Place and in Kensington Square -
they had really a little more reputation than a couple of cats can very well bear.

If the area window was found ajar
And the basement looked like a field of war,
If a tile or two came loose on the roof,
Which presently ceased to be waterproof,
If the drawers were pulled out from the bedroom chests,
And you couldn't find one of your winter vests,
Or after supper one of the girls
Suddenly missed her Woolworth pearls:
Then the family would say: `It's that horrible cat!
It was Mungojerrie - or Rumpelteazer!' - And most of the time they left it at that.

[Alex]

Don't force a slave name on your pets. Just wait patiently for the day it stands up and proudly proclaims its name for itself.

[Not Afraid]

Don't force a slave name on your pets. Just wait patiently for the day it stands up and proudly proclaims its name for itself.

I did that with Scoundrel and look what i got. :D

[blueerica]

Erica is my slave name.

[CoasterMatt]

How about titling this kitty, "Princess Sunshine Gumdrop, Eviscerator of Souls"?

[CoasterMatt]

Wow... this sounds like a fun job - Animal Eviscerator (http://www.careerplanner.com/DOT-Job-Descriptions/ANIMAL-EVISCERATOR.cfm)
(I'd advise against clicking on that link if you're planning on eating anytime soon)

[Alex]

I read, then ate.

Of course, in high school I ate lunch while watching an autopsy (not because I was hungry but because I knew it would disgust fellow classmates).

Though I like to think they get all of viscera out of a cow by cutting off its head and then squeezing really hard.

[blueerica]

So, I was trying to figure out who was banging stuff around... then I looked at the clock. Been a while since fireworks were this loud.

[blueerica]

I've assisted in nasty bacteria-laden oral surgery then ate lunch before. While I may not like what I see, I've come to realize that it takes a lot for me to "lose my stomach." What I see on TV or in the movies usually isn't as bad as the things the camera can't pick up, like smell and serious health issues like bacteria, infections, etc that are a part of real life.

[Capt Jack]

yeah, once you've been around the real deal, a movie is just a movie

[lizziebith]

Oh but it reminds me. What's the best drink at Quarks bar? I'd hate to look like a flatlander and embarrass myself by ordering something stupid in front of a Ferengi.

We went to Quark's right after we got married, and the best drink is the aptly-named "warp core breach." :cool: Comes with FOUR straws...

[Strangler Lewis]

I've assisted in nasty bacteria-laden oral surgery then ate lunch before.

Wow. Peet's really does train its baristas better. At Starbucks they won't even take out a splinter.

[blueerica]

Hahahahaa....

No, in a former life, I was a dental assistant. For 5 years, I might add. I've had a wide variety of jobs in my short lifetime.

[lizziebith]

Me too. I used to wash dead people. Oddly, it was better than the serving yogurt job.

[Alex]

We went to Quark's right after we got married, and the best drink is the aptly-named "warp core breach." :cool: Comes with FOUR straws...

I've seen it in person. The couple we were with shared one and finished it all on their own.

[Not Afraid]

If I named her tonight, her name would be Banshee.

[CoasterMatt]

I worked in a porn studio! Let's start an oddjobs thread :)

[Not Afraid]

I worked in a place that sold gold (that apparently they didn't have.)

[lizziebith]

I've seen it in person. The couple we were with shared one and finished it all on their own.

Dang! The four of us couldn't finish it! It was like cough syrup with dry ice in it.

[blueerica]

Me too. I used to wash dead people. Oddly, it was better than the serving yogurt job.

I love you.

[lizziebith]

I worked in a porn studio! Let's start an oddjobs thread :)


The washing the dead is the best I've got. But I did interview at an aerial photography place once where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,where the owner droned on and on about planes, droned on and on about planes,
heh-get it...droned. Anyway, I knew I'd die there in his office listening to him so I turned the gig down.

[lizziebith]

I love you.

Thanks! I was good at it, too. The key to that kind of gig is just thinking about how you'd like your mortal coil to be handled. Lizzie: Coil-Washer. It was actually really nice and peaceful, and I'd do that gig again.

[blueerica]

Honestly, I think that's the kind of work I could handle... Then again, I like the odds and ends... it's the regular tight-a$$ed sh*t in the middle I have a hard time dealing with. Great idea, Matt! Ooh, here's the thread I made to talk about jobs: Click here, because I'm too lazy to be creative and think of something cheeky for you to click on. So just click. (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=6052)

[Mousey Girl]

NA, I am in the let her name her self camp.

[alphabassettgrrl]

On another note - ever have one of those days where you feel like you're talking to yourself? ;)

I usually *am* talking to myself. Even when I'm alone.

Houston, we have kitten.
http://www.sbacc.org/RPImages/dally.jpg

She's cuuuuuuuuuuuuuutte!!! I like naming her Sinistre or naming herself. Names usually come if you give it a couple of days, as I'm sure you are very much aware.

I've loved her every time, but was afraid of her girlishness and her bossy personality. She's been home an hour and Scoundrel (who else) is the only one having problems. Aleister is currently licking her toes.

I've got a girl kitty and she's wonderful.


Oh but it reminds me. What's the best drink at Quarks bar?

Anything that smokes. :)

The Romulan Ale looked interesting, but I'm too much of a chicken to drink blue beer.

I bought some and it's just not that good. ::Sigh:: It is blue though.


You know, T.S. Eliott's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" has some great names: Jellylorum, Skimbleshanks, Grizzabella, Mungojerrie, Rumpleteaser, etc.

I like the Skimbleshanks song. :)

Of course, in high school I ate lunch while watching an autopsy (not because I was hungry but because I knew it would disgust fellow classmates).

You sound like me.

The washing the dead is the best I've got.

How interesting! I've moved dead people but never washed them.

I have "We Are FAmily" stuck in my head. It was the finale song for tonight's dance rehearsal. And it's better than the other candidate for sticking around - the Barney song. ::shudder::

[Morrigoon]

I like the Skimbleshanks song. :)

I know! It's so happy! And Mr. Mistoffelees!

Cats wasn't all that bad, but I sometimes think that the songs on their own are better than the show as a whole. That's more a compliment to the songs than a complaint about the show, btw.

[Strangler Lewis]

I liked my serving yogurt job. Of course, it was my first job, and I was happy to have that $2.65 an hour.

My "almost" weirdest job is one I didn't get. Twenty years or so ago, I interviewed in southern California for an executive assistant job to a star. The interviewer was a stressed out business manager, and the star, it turned out, was Zsa Zsa Gabor, whom I never got to meet. The interview was going well until it emerged that one of the duties was to follow Zsa Zsa into her stables while she gave orders. I mentioned my uncontrolled allergy to horses. He said he'd talk to her about it. I didn't get the job. The stables were the dealbreaker.

[ozron]

I like the Skimbleshanks song. :)

Bittersweet memory. The original Skimbleshanks in the New York production, Reed Jones, was a friend of ours, and one of the first we lost to HIV in the eighties.

[lashbear]

I hate my daughter's Language Arts teacher. F U Mrs. Morgan. A big F.U.

And next time you want to give her detention,............... <*SNIP*>.................Well - what I was is for you to F.O.! Right now. Go ahead. We'll all feel better when your done.

/that is all.

******Attagirl!!*********

[lashbear]

If I named her tonight, her name would be Banshee.

I reckon you should call her Vegemite or Lashberta. :D

[Betty]

Thanks for all the support. After sleeping on it I was thinking I might have been going overboard but you have boosted me back up and I am ready to fight the fight! :) (the typos though - wow - I can tell I was typing fast and pissed.)


NA - Kitty names - what a cute Kitty...

How about Mele - not sure how to spell it - but you say it May Lay (isn't that hawaiian or something for storm or disarray or something?)

I also like Beek. As in Beek's place - a fun place to take the family off roading (well dirt roading) to near Corona.

Or Hermione? ;) Okay - I'm probably just jonesing for the movie and book with that one.

Just don't call her Mrs. Morgan - even if she does like to cause trouble. ;)

[Snowflake]

Just don't call her Mrs. Morgan - even if she does like to cause trouble. ;)

visible mojo for you Betty, that made me laugh and I may just have to name my next cat Mrs. Morgan, that's just too good!

[blueerica]

I think I could use about a gallon of Peet's right about now.

[Snowflake]

I think I could use about a gallon of Peet's right about now.

Industrial strength, too?

[Not Afraid]

Kitten poop is stinkier than other cat poop.

Calliope? Another possibility.

She spooned all night with me. She's a lover - along with being trouble.

Scoundrel is still pissed.

I probably should just start her own thread. :rolleyes:

[Alex]

My experience isn't that kitten poop smells worse, just that some cats got the stinky poop and some don't. Our current cat has never had any strong odor. My previous one required neighborhood evacuation no matter what.

[Capt Jack]

we had a cat that looked just like her for a long while named Kiki. (kee-kee...bastardized version of kitty-kitty :rolleyes: ) oddest cat Ive ever owned. serious runt..never got much larger than a 6 month old kitten. far more dog like than cat. would play tug-o-war until your arms fell off.

dont ask me. its just what the cat seemed to answer to

[blueerica]

Industrial strength, too?

Yep.

[Alex]

Has anybody else noticed this thread seems to have a much slower response time than others? I frequently click the link, wait, stop, click it again before it finally opens and other times it takes several seconds longer than the rest of the threads?

I think it just me but other threads open fine.

[Kevy Baby]

Damnit; Alex broke the internets again. I was trying to post this reply when the LoT became unavailable :mad:



Has anybody else noticed this thread seems to have a much slower response time than others? I frequently click the link, wait, stop, click it again before it finally opens and other times it takes several seconds longer than the rest of the threads?

I think it just me but other threads open fine.FWIW, I have no discernible difference. Could it be a combination of how many posts per thread you have set to display and your cache settings?

[Mousey Girl]

Blah.

[SacTown Chronic]

I've noticed, Alex, and I assumed it was due to the length of this thread.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I don't really notice, but then again I tend to open a bunch of threads at once. But, not having studied the algorithm vB uses to populate a thread view, it's not far fetched to think that there might be an increasing delay that's a function of thread length.

[blueerica]

I don't know about stuff like this and how it all works, but everything seems to load at around the same pace as others. It would seem that loading a page in a thread doesn't load the entire thread, so I'm not sure if that's the problem.

ETA: I am a big fan of tabbed viewing, so like GD, I usually open up a handful of threads at a time, read and respond without spending any effort noticing how long pages take to load, since they're loaded by the time I get there.

[Ghoulish Delight]

It would seem that loading a page in a thread doesn't load the entire thread, so I'm not sure if that's the problem.No, it definitely doesn't load the whole thread. But depending on how the function that picks each post is implemented, there may still be some dependency on the size. For example, a really piss poor algorithm that no one would ever use would start at the first post and ask, "Is this post one of the ones that needs to be displayed? Nope. How about the next one? Nope. Next one? Nope." etc. While that horrendously inefficient method would never actually be used, it's not always possible to make such algorithms entirely size-independent.

And now that I think about it, it's more likely the MySql implementation that matters here rather than vB.

[blueerica]

Greg, you smart. You strong. You make LoT go.

[Kevy Baby]

I wonder also if how the individual "approaches" the thread affects things. I know everyone is different in their viewing habits, but personally, I always start with a "New Posts" search, and then read each thread by clicking on the "First Unread Message" button (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/buttons/firstnew.gif) immediately to the left of the thread name (actually I right-click the button and open in a new window - I still haven't got into the tabbed viewing thing for some reason).

I know some people go to the last post in a thread and read backwards.

[Capt Jack]

just use the ctrl+tab to zip zap through the tabs. you get hooked on that really fast.

[Kevy Baby]

just use the ctrl+tab to zip zap through the tabs. you get hooked on that really fast.You can use Alt+Tab to zip through open windows.

[SacTown Chronic]

Welcome to France (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2007/06/10/131-us-states-renamed-for-countries-with-similar-gdps/).

[Ghoulish Delight]

I wonder also if how the individual "approaches" the thread affects things. I know everyone is different in their viewing habits, but personally, I always start with a "New Posts" search, and then read each thread by clicking on the "First Unread Message" button (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/buttons/firstnew.gif) immediately to the left of the thread name (actually I right-click the button and open in a new window - I still haven't got into the tabbed viewing thing for some reason).

I know some people go to the last post in a thread and read backwards.That shouldn't matter. Either of those methods (or just clicking the thread title, or just clicking one of the page numbers) loads the page in the same manner. The only difference is that AFTER the page is loaded, the browser will scroll to whichever point is correct for the button you clicked. That's an after-load operation.

[Kevy Baby]

Welcome to France (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2007/06/10/131-us-states-renamed-for-countries-with-similar-gdps/).California would be the eight largest country (in terms of GDP) if it were a stand-alone country.

[Capt Jack]

maybe it depends on what you have your 'posts per page' count set to? mine is at 10, therefore this thread has 1043 pages. however they load lightning fast

[MouseWife]

Was there a problem? I did have one a bit ago this morning, the page/site wouldn't load at all...thought it was me...was it?

I am also set at 10 per....

[Matterhorn Fan]

Nope.

[Ghoulish Delight]

The board was down for about 35 or 40 minutes a bit ago, it wasn't just you.

[Kevy Baby]

Was there a problem? I did have one a bit ago this morning, the page/site wouldn't load at all...thought it was me...was it?There was about a 30 or so minute window this morning where I couldn't get on.

And I am set to 50 Posts Per Page.

(Although these two things are unrelated.)

[Ghoulish Delight]

There was about a 40 or so minute windows this morning where I couldn't get on.

And I am set to 100 posts Per Page.

(Although these two things are unrelated.)

[Kevy Baby]

There was about a 40 or so minute windows this morning where I couldn't get on.

And I am set to 100 posts Per Page.

(Although these two things are unrelated.)I quickly erased my duplicate! (Although was experiencing hangs again at the moment - similar to this morning.).

[MouseWife]

Matterhorn Fan, I guess you were lucky and missed it, whatever the glitch was.

It just happened to me again, a minute ago I tried to come back {I am all over and don't leave windows open...}

I wondered if it was me because for some reason the past few days upon loading up, it takes me a while to get on to my Outlook. I've checked for viruses and such but nothing.

Oh well. The most I really want to do is chat on here and burn cds.

Oh, and check for vacations. Our plans changed and now we may not be going to Mammoth but I really was looking forward to light packing so while I'd love to hang with the gang {as in swanky camping} I am happy to just bring a little cooler and lots' of cash. :0) {to eat out, rent equipment, grease palms, that sort of thing...}

I am so confused by what I want. Add to that Oakhurst is pretty booked up...

{I am not telling the Hubster that Housekeeping camp has/had availability....}

[Matterhorn Fan]

I meant nope, as in "it wasn't just you."

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sorry, it seems I've been causing the occasional outages. I'm trying to do some behind the scenes maintenance. I might have to shut the boards down later tonight (some time after 9PM) to get it done.

[Ponine]

Houston, your kittie pic doesnt work. :(

(of course, I havent looked to see if she has her own thread yet)

[Not Afraid]

I need to upload pics first before I start a thread. But, damnit, I have to work. Can't the puppies just hold it? I want to play with my kitty!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Can't the puppies just hold it? I want to play with my kitty!
Speaking of vaguely obscene.

[blueerica]

Hahaha... Wow, you guys kill me.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Speaking of vaguely obscene.

visible GD mojo

[MouseWife]

I meant nope, as in "it wasn't just you."

LOL Sorry, my bad. :blush:

And then the power went out for like 2 freakin' hours. During my soap....

Everyone wants to be a Martin....

[Snowflake]

Speaking of vaguely obscene.

Well, if they didn't it would be a little obscene.

Kitty!:p

[Ghoulish Delight]

So it's past the half way mark on caffeine-free day three and I'm feeling great. But I'm about to go to the 2nd most sleep-inducing meeting I attend. I don't know if I'm going to hold.

[Prudence]

Since April I have been asking the geniuses at computing & communications to stop billing the old budget. I have the email chain. They swear it's done - and the next month, bill! They are going to be mighty surprised come July 1 when that budget ceases to exist. Maybe THEN they'll do what I've been asking them to do for months.

[MouseWife]

Any comments about rockslides in Curry Village??? :eek:

[Gemini Cricket]

Kitty name:
Bellatrix LaStrange

[Kevy Baby]

Any comments about rockslides in Curry Village??? :eek:Is this in reference to something in particular? I couldn't find anything in the news.

Or is this in reference to a past rock slide?

[Capt Jack]

I prefer my curry with chicken

[blueerica]

Yeah, where's Curry Village, and do they do take out?

[Gemini Cricket]

Yellow Curry over Hawaiian style sticky rice...
Mmmmmm
:)

[blueerica]

OK, just learned that Curry Village is up in Yosemite - but saw nothing on rock slides. Nor about where I can get some curry tonight.

[Capt Jack]

Yellow Curry over Hawaiian style sticky rice...
Mmmmmm
:)

that actually made my mouth water...and I just finished lunch.

gotsta git me some o dat :snap:

[Not Afraid]

Has there been another rock slide in CV - (since the last one in 2000, that is)?

[Alex]

Not that I'm seeing on any news sites. Though a hiker did fall off Half Dome over the weekend (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_6183705?source=most_viewed).

[Stan4dSteph]

Not that I'm seeing on any news sites. Though a hiker did fall off Half Dome over the weekend (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_6183705?source=most_viewed).That makes me want to climb it even less.

[AllyOops!]

Yeah, where's Curry Village, and do they do take out?

I wish there was a Hostess Snowball & Cheese Doodle Village. Them's tasty! :)

[Capt Jack]

oooh...and a BBQ Rib forrest!! talk about clear cutting!!!


crap..I just made myself hungry again :(

[Gemini Cricket]

Hey Swankers. The LoT needs some TLC. The hip hangout will be shuttered at ~9:30PM Pacific (6/20). We'll be jiving again by midnight.
Gasp!

[innerSpaceman]

What rockslide in Curry Village???


Spill the news!



There was a rock slide a decade or so ago that destroyed Happy Isles one year after I finally visited it after passing it by on a great hike about a dozen times, just because it was near the start. It turned out to be a thoroughly charming place, and then it was lost to the Wroth of God.


I'm very concerned about Curry Village now. Not nearly as charming, but I've a lot of history there.

[MouseWife]

Is this in reference to something in particular? I couldn't find anything in the news.

Or is this in reference to a past rock slide?

I am sorry to have left after this post, I forget how many Yosemite Swankers there are.

Well. I haven't heard about it on the news, myself, looked, but next weekend when y'all are camping, we booked a cabin in Curry Village. I had been searching every freakin' day to upgrade our one night without a bath and yesterday was successful.

Today I received a call from the Yosemite Concessions stating that due to a rockslide in Curry Village that those cabins were no longer available!! And, she said they were going down the list of names {so, more than just our one cabin, which actually is that four in one unit? I am not sure...}. Yikes and more freakin' yikes! This is just why I quit staying there. Last time we stayed there {still visit to eat, shop, stroll about} there was a small rock slide and I said no more.

Well. On top of that they put us in rooms without a bathroom!! I asked if the Awahnee was offering rooms at a reduced rate...sorry, but no ma'am. :rolleyes:

So, all of that talk about yummy food only made me hungry. I am still searching for other lodging. If the Awahnee wasn't over $400 I'd book it.

I will keep searching for news and this reminds me they were supposed to send me an updated confirmation.

iSm, I also love Curry Village although I don't want to stay there. This is where we came with the kids for years, the same cabin each time. That rockslide incident made me start booking at the Lodge but nothing is available.

Wah.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Great, now I'm craving curry.

[MouseWife]

Why am I hearing the word 'curry' sung to the Spam song?

[€uroMeinke]

Any comments about rockslides in Curry Village??? :eek:

I heard someone was decapitated

[Matterhorn Fan]

That's what you get for not wearing red longjohns in the mountains.

[MouseWife]

I heard someone was decapitated

That comment and the rockslide issue remind me of how I almost died laughing when I was talking to my niece about the man who cut off his arm to save his life...I elaborated that he'd been decapitated. Funny to me of course, not to my niece.

I always wonder who was standing behind us...the man behind us chuckled and then stiffled himself.

We were in line for ice cream...anyone wanna fess up?

[AllyOops!]

Ooh, ice cream!! My boyfriend & I just got back from Whole Foods Market & I picked up a pint of Ben & Jerry's Low-Fat Phish Food Ice Cream. Hot diggity!

Half Dome experiences? Okay, I ice-skated about 3 years ago outside of Half Dome on an outdoor rink. I absolutely loved it! I'm an ice skating freak! I was just sad that I had the world's worst rental skates with the dullest toe picks on earth. Oof.

You know, friggin' A. I next to NEVER go online at night, and when I decide to? The LoT is going man down!! Double damn!! I have so many unimportant, overly detailed,nobody-gives-a-flying-flock stories to share!! ;) :p

[Morrigoon]

OMG Ally! I didn't know you like skating! We SO have to hang out more often. As long as you don't mind me and my "boy" skates (hockey)

[Betty]

So update on Mrs. Morgan. The school's office called in about 1/2 the class individually and they all said the same thing - her class is out of control and she does little to stop it day to day... then one day every so often she decides to buckle down and try and regain control. My daughter admits to having an attitude with her - so she will be spending detention - but in the office and not in the evil teacher's classroom. Principal says, according to the kids, teacher can have an attitude, kids too. Makes for a fun time I'm sure.

When I spoke with the Principal he divulged this - and I reminded him that although she's no angel, the teacher is the adult and is being paid to do a job properly that involved keeping control of her classroom, consistent discipline, and having the proper attitude that a teacher should have that's condusive to learning.

While he agreed, it seemed like little will be done except telling her to knock it off - AGAIN.

I'm being encouraged to call the District Office and complain there to make sure that *something* more then that is done. I'm torn. It IS the end of the school year and all that and we won't have to deal with her anymore. But then again, next year I'm sure it'll be the same thing.

What do you guys think? Call it a year or pursue it further?

[Mousey Girl]

If her grades are going to be affected by this woman I would pursue it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Fvck Caltrans.

[Snowflake]

It appears I now have caught my rommate's cold, achy, shivering, nauseous and tired double crud

[MouseWife]

I'm being encouraged to call the District Office and complain there to make sure that *something* more then that is done. I'm torn. It IS the end of the school year and all that and we won't have to deal with her anymore. But then again, next year I'm sure it'll be the same thing.

What do you guys think? Call it a year or pursue it further?


We went through a hard spell back when my daughter was in the 6th grade. The class was great, the teacher a b!t(h. {LOL, I do have to code that out, right?} She gave them way too much work and basically set them up to never finish homework, classwork, etc. She would call them names and embarrass them in front of the other students. Then, she would use her 'teacher authority' to deny them things all of the students had, certain field trips that were customarily 6th grade, dances, etc.

At first, I thought it was my daughter having a problem with the work. Then I spoke with some other parents and we realized all of the kids were overwhelmed. The other classes' students were having a blast in 6th grade, our kids were miserable and stressed out.

How did it change? Well, I did complain and I was surprised that the principal sat with us at our first parent/teacher conference. {she did ask} While this principal wasn't the greatest all around {it was her first year as a principal and at this school}, she did see this teacher as a problem and wanted her gone. I think it was only that this principal came in and saw the problem that it changed. She was pulled out of the class and put with 2nd graders {how awful is that?}. Unfortunately my daughters class suffered by having about 2 or 3 different other teachers and that is sad for 6th grade.

I think the previous principals didn't do anything because they knew her, that sort of thing. Well, as more and more came out, this teacher had been a tyrant for years, women my age had stories to tell. Abuse, etc. She got majorly busted when a petite mom came in and she thought she was a student and called her stupid.

How does this relate to your story? Well...for us, it was the beginning of the year. That worked in our favor. And, we had the new principal, also a plus. So. You have to think, is it worth it to you to get this teacher out? Or at least make her do some retraining? How long has she been a teacher? Also, I think if the principal is close to her/knows her, he may not do anything. Are there other parents who can back you? {that helped me} You can follow up with the principal and see what has been done and let him know whether it is satisfactory or not and that you are going to the district.

You could be saving next years students. I know that my daughter was affected by this, the whole class was made to feel substandard to the other kids.

Up to you. I feel for you because I've been there, done that. Actually, with another teacher, too, but it was after school was out that I heard about how awful she'd been. So, that one I didn't do anything about. I am only glad that teacher retired and is away from kids.

I wish you the best.

[Kevy Baby]

Fvck Caltrans.Is there a story?

[MouseWife]

Is there a story?


I am assuming they fvcked up his morning?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Nope, they fvcked up my night. It seems that they get to declare themselves exempt from local city noise ordinances if they're working on the freeway since it's their right of way, not the cities'. Who cares if the freeway is dead smack in the middle of said freeway and half the city can hear them at midnight.

If this goes on, I'm going to send them a bill for my increased electricity bill due to having to close the windows and turn on the a/c.

On the plus side, school's out for summer! Why is that a plus for me? There are 5 schools directly on my route to work, and an unknown number a block or two in either direction. My 35 minute commute is down to 20.

[MouseWife]

Nope, they fvcked up my night.

On the plus side, school's out for summer! Why is that a plus for me? There are 5 schools directly on my route to work, and an unknown number a block or two in either direction. My 35 minute commute is down to 20.

Oh, that sucks. It came to my mind the other day how normally there is a lot of construction that goes on around here in the summer {road repair, whatever, I don't ask, I just close up the house}. And, how {opposite of your problem} they start bright and early in the morning. During summer break. When some people don't have to wake up early and it would be nice to wake up naturally for a change, ya know?

And yeah! about school being out. I so hear you about that, traffic wise. I can normally get around the schools but sometimes I forget and I'm screwed. I really don't like driving through them, not just because it takes more time but those kids are unpredictable and their parents usually running late and themselves acting like them getting their kid to school is soo important.

Then get them there earlier.

{oh, and there are normally cops all over....:eek: }

[Ghoulish Delight]

{oh, and there are normally cops all over....:eek: }No cops on my route. Just crossing guards. At signals. WTF is up with that?

[Mousey Girl]

We have a lot of overnight road work around here. The reason given is that if it is done at night the traffic won't be as bad in the day. For the most part it is only done to major roads that aren't in residential areas.


I have a dilema today. Do I go out tonight, so I don't have to fix dinner or do I stay home, cook dinner and pack?

Most of my stuff is suitcase reayd, just one small load of laundry left. As always, I seem to be packing enough for a week instead of just a few days.

[Not Afraid]

I will be kitten-proofing the house over the next few hours.

And, why are her paws wet?

[Morrigoon]

Peet's Coffee. Vanilla Freddo. Makes My Day. Enough Said.

[madmonkeygirl]

NA it's probablly cuz she got into water somehow. Absyenian cats usually like take to water. Trust me Jovi Girl does the same thing. She hopped into the bathtub last nite after my shower and waits for me to turn on the water facuet so she can play with the running water with her paws. She will literally take their drinking water in the kitchen and (it's only a tupperware bowl) take it with her teeth pick it up and tip it over so she can "Play" with water...lmao She is so easy to give a bath too. I've never seen a cat take to water like she has.

[MouseWife]

No cops on my route. Just crossing guards. At signals. WTF is up with that?


Well, my daughter was crossing guard back in the day {but we had no signals, probably why we had cops a lot...}. I think they do it to make the kids presence more known. And, to help guide the kids.

But, unfortunately, they also had to be OSHA {?} and the kids were told to hold the signs a different way. To me, less visible. One morning, I saw this little girl, safe in the crosswalk with the signs 'down' by the crossing guards almost get hit by a car, driven by a mother who was totally oblivious. I thought I was going to see this girl flattened, the mother never stopped. I think she came thisclose to her. Seriously.

Oh how cool about the cats liking water!!! I wish mine did.

[Kevy Baby]

And, why are her paws wet?Some questions are better left unanswered.




Though this may not be one of them

[Morrigoon]

So, seeing as I'm sitting at the front desk of our Newport office today, I'm in charge of checking all faxes that come in as soon as they come in, in case it's a time-sensitive offer/acceptance/etc. But most of it is cr*p. After one mortgage company sent me two consecutive and identical two-page faxes, I'd had enough. I took the biggest Sharpie in my drawer, and wrote "STOP SPAMMING THIS NUMBER" "STOP SPAM" "NOBODY READS IT BUT RECEPTIONISTS" and "TAKE US OFF YOUR LIST" on the pages and faxed it back to them. Felt good.

[Alex]

Now they know that somebody at your fax number actually reads the faxes. Expect more.

[blueerica]

Betty - I only had time for a quick skim of what you wrote...

I think it's important to register a complaint, since, if no one ever does than it's not on record. However, if you're one of the first to finally step forward, it's an awfully long road to having anything done about it. I see my aunt go through this all the time as a teacher, her horror stories of other teachers who simply aren't doing there job and there's little to nothing that will be done about it over tenure. And worse, it's situations like this that make teachers on the whole look bad. My aunt lost her tenure with Long Beach schools when she left to have my cousins, came back and was on the bottom rung. C'est la vie.

On the other hand, tenure is good, because it protects teachers (hopefully good ones) from being replaced left and right for reasons like lesser pay, yada yada... you get what I'm saying. While it protects the ones that are doing well, it also protects those that are pieces of crap.

Hopefully registering a complaint, or more, will at least put a ding into her.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

So, seeing as I'm sitting at the front desk of our Newport office today, I'm in charge of checking all faxes that come in as soon as they come in, in case it's a time-sensitive offer/acceptance/etc. But most of it is cr*p. After one mortgage company sent me two consecutive and identical two-page faxes, I'd had enough. I took the biggest Sharpie in my drawer, and wrote "STOP SPAMMING THIS NUMBER" "STOP SPAM" "NOBODY READS IT BUT RECEPTIONISTS" and "TAKE US OFF YOUR LIST" on the pages and faxed it back to them. Felt good.

Did the fax have an 800 number to call to be taken out of their database?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Betty, one thing I've learned from my parents (career public school teachers) is that you should ask to see your daughter's file (you have that right) to make sure this teacher hasn't put anything on record that might hinder her in the future. My sister went through a very similar experience with a teacher that, for whatever reason, did not like her and regularly singled her out. When she ended up the next year, her first in Jr. High, in remedial math, my parents got suspicious, asked to see the record, and found that that one teacher had put notes in there that were the reason she was, incorrectly, assigned to that class.

You have the right to see everything, and you have a right to say hell no if they are doing something that you don't want for your child.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Well, I expected the late night last night, courtesy Caltrans, to lead me to cave and fall off the caffeine-free wagon. But save for some Pepsi last night (had to mix the run with something*), I haven't touched a drop and here I am at 3:30 feeling wide awake. Huzzah, I am free of the percolated devil (for now)!





*Let's just go ahead and assume we had the, "What? Rum and Pepsi! Coke only!" conversation and skip it. Besides, as far as I'm concerned, if you put the proper amount of rum, especially Myer's dark, it shouldn't matter what the substrate is.

[Morrigoon]

This probably shouldn't be considered work-safe, for text reasons, but it's on the MSN site: "Toys"* go green... for health's sake (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19333870/)

*- You know the kind of "toys" I'm referring to here... right?

[Capt Jack]

interesting article on multiple levels

[Scrooge McSam]

... if you put the proper amount of rum, especially Myer's dark, it shouldn't matter what the substrate is.

Words to live by

Years ago, I worked for a hot tempered Basque chef who would storm into the bar and order a Pepsi, meaning Myer's and coke. Rumor has it one day in Jamaica he picked up a prep cook and set him on the grill. :eek: Colorful guy!I haven't thought of him in years.

:cheers:

[Capt Jack]

so THATS why the rum's always gone

[Mousey Girl]

I am pretty much ready to go. time to go take a shower and catch a couple of hours of sleep.

[Not Afraid]

YAY! MG, do you seill have my number?

[innerSpaceman]

OMG, is it this weekend already? Crikey!