Soooo....

[ozron]

(I will refrain from telling my root canal story....)

Good Luck, MC!

[lashbear]

Mickey Lumbo has found a Prince .... yep, at the place we all know and love, Where Dreams Come True.
Not at the Main Street Opera House, by any chance ??? ;)

Py didn't want to go outside. Py actually wanted nothing to do with me.
Then Py shall have it..... In Abundance !

Oh, there was a BIG note for me when I got there. In large red letters were the words


ICE CUBES!

NA, did Py get his ice cubes? Does she have them waiting in the freezer for you or do you have to bring them?

I would empty the freezer of ice-cubes, but make sure they didn't end in the bowl. That note was just plain ignorant. (unless you're 6 years old, and then it will help you to remember the task at hand.)

[MickeyLumbo]

Not at the Main Street Opera House, by any chance ??? ;)




nope, but, not too far from there (flag pole). tee hee.

hey, where are those pics anyway?

SignificantLumbo is still sleeping... oh so cute when they are sleeping, huh?

[Kevy Baby]

The RAC and I will be at the park today should any horny males like to stalk us.

[innerSpaceman]

Wow, I pledged to check up on this thread once in a while ... but it's all horrible bad news. Gak.

Best wishes, CM and MBC. Sheesh. Oh, and Tori, while I'm at it.



ok, I'll um, check back in .... oh, let's say October, shall we?

[MickeyLumbo]

The RAC and I will be at the park today should any horny males like to stalk us.


ah, seeking adventure, you be.:evil:

[MickeyLumbo]

what ever woke me up at 3am could have been an earthquake, but, what i just felt at 10:08am was most certainly an earthquake.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wow, I didn't feel it, but 2.7, 1 mile SE of Yorba Linda.

Cal Tech info (http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci10262757.htm)

And there was indeed a 2.4 in about the same area at 2:49AM

[MickeyLumbo]

Wow, I didn't feel it, but 2.7, 1 mile SE of Yorba Linda.

Cal Tech info (http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci10262757.htm)

And there was indeed a 2.4 in about the same area at 2:49AM

if that location is based upon the civic center, then i was just about on top of it.

If Jerry Falwell were alive, I'd bet he'd have an opinion!

[Mousey Girl]

I wish I could say I cared that I forgot about David's b-day being Monday. I wish I could say that I felt bad I didn't have Nick get him a card. I wish I could say that I wasn't still hurt over all the things he forgot about in the past (3 of my b-days, my first mother's day, ect...).

[wendybeth]

I wish I could say I cared that I forgot about David's b-day being Monday. I wish I could say that I felt bad I didn't have Nick get him a card. I wish I could say that I wasn't still hurt over all the things he forgot about in the past (3 of my b-days, my first mother's day, ect...).

David who?



;)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So... for those wondering what the weight limit is on those jumpy slide things.... here's the proof...

Fun, but far less graceful than you'd imagine.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/bornieo/MarkSlide.jpg

[RStar]

I wish I could say that I wasn't still hurt over all the things he forgot about in the past (3 of my b-days, my first mother's day, ect...).

He forgot Mother's day?? Why that self absorbed slob! No wonder you left him. The fact that you mention it shows you didn't forget. You just chose to ignore it! :D

I have NEVER forgot my wife's BDay, our anniversary, or Mother's day. In 30 years, not once.

[MouseWife]

That is because you are a Star. :snap:

And, I tell you, every time I tweak my itchy nose or grab a straw, I think of your story and wince. :eek:

[mousepod]

So my MIL's birthday was yesterday (Bastille Day), but she had plans to go to a wedding - so we celebrated with her today.

A yummy pancake breakfast at Sears Fine Food (http://www.searsfinefood.com/) was followed by a tour of San Francisco (and the Bay) in a Duck Boat (http://www.bayquackers.com/) - more fun than you'd expect!

The celebration was over by noon - so H and I decided to grab a bite before returning home to the puppies. We wound up at the Samovar Tea Lounge (http://www.samovartea.com/) in SoMa. It was a wonderfully pleasant surprise - with great food and even yummier tea.

...and that's why I'm posting. Heather ordered a tea that I'd never tasted before - Lapsang Souchong (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapsang_souchong). OMFG! NA and €uro posted that they were drinking it (way back in '05), but nobody mentioned that it's smoky flavor evokes BACON! Needless to say, we bought a tin.

(H says that adding milk and sugar enhances the baconiness of the flavor)

[Not Afraid]

I LOVE Lapsang Souchong! It's a very different tea and one of my favorites.

[lashbear]

So... for those wondering what the weight limit is on those jumpy slide things.... here's the proof...

Fun, but far less graceful than you'd imagine.


Nice pic of Bornieo with his legs in the air. :evil:

[JWBear]

LoT is awfully quiet tonight.

[Capt Jack]

I noticed

[alphabassettgrrl]

ISM, here's some good news- I survived this morning's bike ride of 38 miles including a good stretch along PCH.

[CoasterMatt]

I like smashing cans, and cooking dinner

[MouseWife]

Wow!! Impressive!! Along PCH, too! That must have been very hard!

My Hubby rides a lot of miles regularly and he has said those types {hilly} are killer.

So, I hope you are enjoying a good rest? :snap:

[blueerica]

I go home tomorrow at the crack of dawn. Arrive at 7:30AM. Class from 8AM - 4PM.

Not in the least bit happy about it.

:(

[Prudence]

Whee! My moot court partner and I have an actual draft! It's not anywhere close to final, but it's an actual put-together draft, with sentences and everything. Now we just need to make it final by Friday at 5.

[RStar]

Whee! My moot court partner and I have an actual draft! It's not anywhere close to final, but it's an actual put-together draft, with sentences and everything. Now we just need to make it final by Friday at 5.

Yah, Pru!

You don't have to submit it in Latin, do you? 'Cause that would suck.

[Prudence]

No, but there is Latin in it.

[Mousey Girl]

I did absolutly nothing today.

I let Nickolas go to ice cream with David for his b-day. His parents picked Nick up at 1 and he was dropped off at 4. I just feel so empty when he isn't home. I am going to have to get into the middle room so that I can start making cards again, just to have something to do when the overnight visitations start.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Just got back from attending my first ever demo derby.

God damn the combined smell of bbq and car wreckage is intoxicating.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Where do they have one of those around here, GD?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Where do they have one of those around here, GD?
OC Fair. Unfortunately, they do it only one day per year.

[wendybeth]

So, was the smell of BBQ emanating from the wreckage?:eek:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hah, no, from somewhere beyond the grandstands.

At the moment, I believe I'm about 52% fried batter.

[Mousey Girl]

The closest we get to a demolition derby is the Bakersfield Speedway. It is a dirt track and most people go to see the wrecks and don't really care who wins the race. I enjoyed going, but my sinus would get so full of all the crud in the air...well... I will leave it at that.

Today begins another wonderful work week. bleh.

[Snowflake]

So, I'm tired, bone tired. Spent the weekend at the Castro Theater at the SF Silent FIlm Festival, even though I wimped out on a couple of programs, I saw a lot of movies this weekend. None later than 1927 and the earliest being 1900. I saw an archivist light a swatch of nitrate film on stage (and it does burn bright and fast), really good theater. I met Leonard Maltin, though did not get nearly enough time to talk with him. I sat next to JB Kaufman for a couple of movies (the nicest guy, really). I got to hang with some of the board members, who were a hoot and a half. Robert Osborne (of TCM) had the best intro-aside on a film star. He was talking about Nazimova and the 1921 Camille (which also starred a 20 year old Rudolph Valentino) and commented on her acting, and also her hairdo for the film "Her head looks like it exploded." I enjoyed a few minutes conversation with Judy (Wyler) Sheldon, daughter of William Wyler and enjoyed talking about Gregory Peck, and Roman Holiday in which she had her 15 seconds of fame. My final schmooze was a delightful 5 minutes with William Wellman Jr. about Wings and his work promoting the films of his fabulous father. He did mention sometime this fall he will likely be presenting the 1927 Wings at the Egyptian. If I can, I will come down for it, I think it is a movie well worth having a swanking for, it's a corker! This year, the SF Silent Film Festival held a raffle, and winners were drawn before each film. I bought 3 in the hopes for a shopping spree at the McRossky Matress Co (We're Better in Bed") - alas, I did not win that, but I did hold a winning ticket and obtained a very nice photograph from a local artist in their movie theatre series of photos. A great weekend, but though the seats at the Castro are newish, I'm a bit stiff and tired and bleary-eyed today. It was great and I can hardly wait for next year.

[JWBear]

<<Envy!>>

So, I'm tired, bone tired. Spent the weekend at the Castro Theater at the SF Silent FIlm Festival, even though I wimped out on a couple of programs, I saw a lot of movies this weekend. None later than 1927 and the earliest being 1900. I saw an archivist light a swatch of nitrate film on stage (and it does burn bright and fast), really good theater. I met Leonard Maltin, though did not get nearly enough time to talk with him. I sat next to JB Kaufman for a couple of movies (the nicest guy, really). I got to hang with some of the board members, who were a hoot and a half. Robert Osborne (of TCM) had the best intro-aside on a film star. He was talking about Nazimova and the 1921 Camille (which also starred a 20 year old Rudolph Valentino) and commented on her acting, and also her hairdo for the film "Her head looks like it exploded." I enjoyed a few minutes conversation with Judy (Wyler) Sheldon, daughter of William Wyler and enjoyed talking about Gregory Peck, and Roman Holiday in which she had her 15 seconds of fame. My final schmooze was a delightful 5 minutes with William Wellman Jr. about Wings and his work promoting the films of his fabulous father. He did mention sometime this fall he will likely be presenting the 1927 Wings at the Egyptian. If I can, I will come down for it, I think it is a movie well worth having a swanking for, it's a corker! This year, the SF Silent Film Festival held a raffle, and winners were drawn before each film. I bought 3 in the hopes for a shopping spree at the McRossky Matress Co (We're Better in Bed") - alas, I did not win that, but I did hold a winning ticket and obtained a very nice photograph from a local artist in their movie theatre series of photos. A great weekend, but though the seats at the Castro are newish, I'm a bit stiff and tired and bleary-eyed today. It was great and I can hardly wait for next year.

[Capt Jack]

so...

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?

some days they just happen. had a good weekend, decent sleep, plenty of caffine...not really anything actively working to piss you off, yet none the less you just feel like biting a chunk out of anything and anyone unlucky enough to come near you.

what do you do?

[RStar]

No, but there is Latin in it.Of course, I figured there would be. :rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

Stayed at the park till closing for a change... just like old times. (Except the part where all the faces are new, etc.)

[RStar]

so...

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?

some days they just happen. had a good weekend, decent sleep, plenty of caffine...not really anything actively working to piss you off, yet none the less you just feel like biting a chunk out of anything and anyone unlucky enough to come near you.

what do you do?

One word.

SEX

;)

[Snowflake]

so...

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?

some days they just happen. had a good weekend, decent sleep, plenty of caffine...not really anything actively working to piss you off, yet none the less you just feel like biting a chunk out of anything and anyone unlucky enough to come near you.

what do you do?

Well, first, while I'm still in a foul mood, I warn people I ave to work with, stay away, I'm grouchy. This avoids other problems.

Then, I listen to music I like, and try to let the mood pass, or if I have a significant gripe with the world, I call a friend or email a vent to help me get over it.

Me loves Capt. Jack, so bite away.

[Morrigoon]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19437799/

Pointing this out because the picture is just.... heheh.

[Snowflake]

Oh, and it must have been all the public executions, guillotine, etc., but in the SF Silent Festival program Retour de Flamme (Rescued from the Flammes), Serge Bromberg, presenter and pianist showed in the short films and fragments, two beheadings, a horrible fall from the sky that resulted in the unfortunate being impaled, a burning at the stake (1902 Joan of Arc), a very scary dancing pig, and a clarinetist who has a piece of furniture fall on him and the result is his clarinet being forced through the back of his head (alas, that fragment of film ended before we would ever know whether or not he or the myriad of people he employed could remove it). Hysterical, and kinda gross, too. Sort of like movies today, just not all the inane dialogue to go with them. The hand tinted films were amazing. There was also a previously unknown film (they have not identified it) short film about a fireman who goes to the Follies Bergere, gets blotto and the rest of the film is filled with his view of th world (very Man Ray in the begining) and then everyone ends up nude (including a clergyman) and this film is important because Josephine Baker also makes an appearence in costume (and topless). Oh those frenchies!;)

[MickeyLumbo]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19437799/

Pointing this out because the picture is just.... heheh.


that's what i'm afraid of when i go in for a sleep study... or worse, priapism.

phunny pic:snap:

what's with the years of dirt and grime? somebody should polish that thang twice a day!

[MickeyLumbo]

:D loved your report! really glad you had a great time - you deserve it!


Oh, and it must have been all the public executions, guillotine, etc., but in the SF Silent Festival program Retour de Flamme (Rescued from the Flammes), Serge Bromberg, presenter and pianist showed in the short films and fragments, two beheadings, a horrible fall from the sky that resulted in the unfortunate being impaled, a burning at the stake (1902 Joan of Arc), a very scary dancing pig, and a clarinetist who has a piece of furniture fall on him and the result is his clarinet being forced through the back of his head (alas, that fragment of film ended before we would ever know whether or not he or the myriad of people he employed could remove it). Hysterical, and kinda gross, too. Sort of like movies today, just not all the inane dialogue to go with them. The hand tinted films were amazing. There was also a previously unknown film (they have not identified it) short film about a fireman who goes to the Follies Bergere, gets blotto and the rest of the film is filled with his view of th world (very Man Ray in the begining) and then everyone ends up nude (including a clergyman) and this film is important because Josephine Baker also makes an appearence in costume (and topless). Oh those frenchies!;)

[MickeyLumbo]

so...

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?



what do you do?

disney music

bite

chocolate

sex

corn dog

not always in that order

[Ghoulish Delight]

How NOT to get an already hostile demolition derby crowd on your side during a karaoke contest (don't ask me why) at intermission:

"Support legalization of gay marriage!!"

Not that I don't agree with the dude, but the phrase "time and place" comes to mind.

Didn't help that he proceeded to not know a single lyric to whatever song he was seeing. Not that it mattered since the crowd was set on booing anyone who took that mic.

[Ponine]

Mickey Lumbo has found a Prince ....
How totally cool. And yes, they are cute when they sleep.

<hugs>

[Kevy Baby]

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?I find shooting someone generally helps.

Stayed at the park till closing for a change...The RAC and I were there from about noon until 8:00 (Sunday) and we didn't see you. What time did you get there?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Just got back from attending my first ever demo derby.

God damn the combined smell of bbq and car wreckage is intoxicating.

Uh, weird. We were at the OC fair yesterday too.

(And I have the sunburn to prove it.)

[CoasterMatt]

:( No fair for me... I need my fix of spinning rides and crazy carnies.

[Kevy Baby]

:( No fair for me... I need my fix of spinning rides and crazy carnies.The LA County Fair (http://www.lacountyfair.com/2007/homepage.asp) is in September - you should be better by then!

[BarTopDancer]

so...

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?

some days they just happen. had a good weekend, decent sleep, plenty of caffine...not really anything actively working to piss you off, yet none the less you just feel like biting a chunk out of anything and anyone unlucky enough to come near you.

what do you do?

Chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.

Of course then I'm annoyed because I ate so much chocolate and gained 10lbs from it. :evil:

[MickeyLumbo]

The RAC and I were there from about noon until 8:00 (Sunday) and we didn't see you. What time did you get there?

HA. i was there from March thru July and saw only IsM, Zapp, Fej, NA, Ponine, and Moonliner (with moonchild). oops, forgot CM and his bride.

what gives with you people? fans - schmanz

[CoasterMatt]

LA County Fair doesn't have the ride lineup I like...

[Ghoulish Delight]

LA County Fair doesn't have the ride lineup I like...
Big...rides. Big...scary rides. No.

[Ponine]

so...

how do YOU fend off a foul mood?

some days they just happen. had a good weekend, decent sleep, plenty of caffine...not really anything actively working to piss you off, yet none the less you just feel like biting a chunk out of anything and anyone unlucky enough to come near you.

what do you do?
I missed this earlier. Thats what happens when you are overwhelmed by 600+ posts on Monday morning.
I stated this elsewhere, but I eat.
Or sleep. Mostly eat and dwell on what an idiot I am.

Oh you meant to improve my mood? Call a friend. Email someone I havent talked to in a few days. The response usually helps me.
Otherwise, music and bury myself in work. And eat.

[blueerica]

Sooo... tired.

[RStar]

Sooo... tired.

Yes, but think about how nice it will be to climb into your own bed tonight, and I bet you sleep very well! Good luck until then!

[Mousey Girl]

I am currently munching on Skittles to help me improve my mood. It isn;'t helping with the financial stress, but they are mighty tasty.

[Ponine]

well, no, I dont imagine they are helping with the financial stress.
And that could be half my problem right there... I need to win the lotto and get out of the all consuming financial stress.
Until then, potato chips.

[Morrigoon]

The RAC and I were there from about noon until 8:00 (Sunday) and we didn't see you. What time did you get there?
Got there around 3-ish, joined up with some MCers (didn't know you'd be in the park). Heard you were around from TicTocDragon, who joined us very late in the evening.

[blueerica]

Yes, but think about how nice it will be to climb into your own bed tonight, and I bet you sleep very well! Good luck until then!

I liked the bed I was in, too. :(

On the plus side, I've given myself a mental day off once I'm done with classes. Found a copy of RCT3 Platinum while I was in Utah, and will be installing it to-nite!

[Not Afraid]

I was smart enough to make enough Tuna Salad (tuna, yogurt, mustard, tamari almonds, grapes, mushrooms, green onions and butter lettuce) to have leftovers for lunch. Unfortunately, I forgot I'd have to fend off cats to eat said lunch.

[Capt Jack]

I picture NA sitting in a locked bathroom with a dozen cat paws reaching under the door.

[Not Afraid]

Apparently, I'm moving out of my house beginning this weekend thru mid-August. I thought I was getting off easy this summer.

[Ponine]

Please tell me you are not going to live with Py!!!!!!!! :(

( I never knew that we did not have a crying emoticon)

[Kevy Baby]

I thought I was getting off easy this summer.Is the Hitachi not doing the trick any more?

[Kevy Baby]

(I never knew that we did not have a crying emoticon)Feel free to borrow this one at any time: http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/cry.gif

Or this one should the need arise: http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/flipthebird.gif

I haven't figured out when best to use this one, but it is fun to have none-the-less: http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bathroomsmiley.gif

[Mousey Girl]

Something is on fire!! Just heard the sirens... We are beginning to smell the smoke.

Kevy, I like the smilies...

[Morrigoon]

Hahah... EUTube: http://www.slate.com/id/2170306/

[MouseWife]

*sigh* another day.....

All of that bed talk reminds me I haven't bothered to fix mine yet....

[alphabassettgrrl]

Wow!! Impressive!! Along PCH, too! That must have been very hard!

My Hubby rides a lot of miles regularly and he has said those types {hilly} are killer.

So, I hope you are enjoying a good rest? :snap:

I got a very nice 14 mile recovery ride today and feel quite grand, thank you! :) Got some errands done and I haven't even needed ibuprofen today. I might take some for my back later but that was hurting for a while now, even before the big ride.

Whee! My moot court partner and I have an actual draft! It's not anywhere close to final, but it's an actual put-together draft, with sentences and everything. Now we just need to make it final by Friday at 5.

Good job! **hugs**

Just got back from attending my first ever demo derby.

They're exciting but I cry for the cars. They always use the big cars from the 70s and it makes me sad to see them destroyed.


how do YOU fend off a foul mood?

some days they just happen. had a good weekend, decent sleep, plenty of caffine...not really anything actively working to piss you off, yet none the less you just feel like biting a chunk out of anything and anyone unlucky enough to come near you.

Chocolate. Spending time alone. Reading.

Good luck. It sucks to have those moods.

[Prudence]

Just met with my new boss for the first time.

I'm not fired.

In fact, I'm getting a minion....er....direct report.

And a much more impressive title.

But, no raise to go with the title. :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

New title and added supervisory responsibility and no raise?

Baldercrap!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Just met with my new boss for the first time.

I'm not fired.

In fact, I'm getting a minion....er....direct report.

And a much more impressive title.

But, no raise to go with the title. :(

Status goes with having a minion, so maybe you can negotiate a raise later. Impressive title also counts for a lot.

Congratulations on your new acquisitions! Let's hope your compensation mirrors the increase soon.

**hugs**

[JWBear]

Apparently, I'm moving out of my house beginning this weekend thru mid-August. I thought I was getting off easy this summer.

Why? What happened?

[Kevy Baby]

Why? What happened?I suspect that it has to do with pet sitting and she will have to be doing some overnights. LoTs of overnights.

[Not Afraid]

Yes, lots of overnights. At least the houses all have AC and one has a fabulous pool!

[JWBear]

Yes, lots of overnights. At least the houses all have AC and one has a fabulous pool!

Good to here that's all it is.

Hahah... EUTube: http://www.slate.com/id/2170306/

This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5CeQCALESw) is just... Disturbing. :eek:

[Prudence]

Eh, it's a state job, so I'm not likely to get a raise, now or later. My scope of "ultimate responsibility" is expanding quite a bit (the new minion will also take over payroll, so I'll be ultimately responsible for that, too.) But, it sounds more impressive on my resume, and at this point I need to look as impressive as possible as I look for post-graduation work.

[lashbear]

HA. i was there from March thru July and saw only IsM, Zapp, Fej, NA, Ponine, and Moonliner (with moonchild). oops, forgot CM and his bride.

what gives with you people? fans - schmanz

Ahem !!

[Kevy Baby]

HA. i was there from March thru July and saw only IsM, Zapp, Fej, NA, Ponine, and Moonliner (with moonchild). oops, forgot CM and his bride.

what gives with you people? fans - schmanz

Ahem !!Yeah! AHEM!!!

[Mousey Girl]

Nick and I have 2 folding camp chairs out on our patio. It is where I sit when I feel the need to kill a few lung cells. The other chair is where he sits when he wants to hear what I am talking on the phone about. For the last week or so Chicken has been eyeballing the chair where Nickolas usually sits. Tonight she finally decided to join me. Of course Nick came out and tried to pet her (she likes to be near us, but not touched). I ended up with a Chicken perched on my arm. But for a few minutes it was nice having a Dog at my feet and a Chicken by my side. It all fits with the wierd animal theme we have going on. Earlier I had a flat rat snoring on my tummy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Bought Floyd Landis' book and got it signed. :) Picture to follow once I figure out how to get it off my phone.

[wendybeth]

Tori had her evaluation and beginning PT today- it seems she has just under a 20 degree curve, which makes her a good candidate for PT only. (Yaay!) It is a long, gradual curve that if left unchecked could really mess her up as it twists forward in the upper area, and the other way by her hips, but I think we caught it early enough to head off any permanent damage. (I don't know how someone could miss any greater degree- it was so apparent that something was wrong as it was!) I told her I would do all the home exercises with her,and I think she'll actually make me keep my word.:rolleyes:

Her PT was really nice and very funny- I think Dr. Olds (her ENT) may have a rival when it comes to being silly and cute. She'll go twice a week, and work out at home as well. We still have to go to the orthopedic guy, but I feel mucho better about the whole situation now.

Oh, and I actually bought two items of clothing today that weren't black. Whether I will wear them remains to be seen, but it's a start.

[MouseWife]

HA. i was there from March thru July and saw only IsM, Zapp, Fej, NA, Ponine, and Moonliner (with moonchild). oops, forgot CM and his bride.

what gives with you people? fans - schmanz

Ahem, I was there, too. One of those preview days for the Subs....

Only for a short time, though.

WB~ LOL what color? Do tell! So glad about the news for your daughter. :)

MG~ I can picture you and it seems quite normal to me. :D

14 miles and you had a book signed by Floyd Landis? What a day!

I'm tired so it is time for bed.

[cirquelover]

WB- great news!! I'm glad you are an observant parent, sadly some are not. It sounds like mom gets to get in better shape whether she wants it or not. I'm sure you'll have to tighten muscles you haven't used for awhile! I know I did when Zach and I started doing his PE together!

[wendybeth]

MW- Tori keeps threatening to sic Clinton and Stacy on me, and in the interest of keeping mommy out of jail* I decided to get a pair of light brown/khaki capris and dark brown cargo shorts. (For our upcoming trip). It's weird to see myself in anything other than black, but these weren't too obnoxious. Btw, I got these at Eddie Bauer. I have never shopped there before. I am officially old.


*If Stacy and I ever met irl, I would have to kick her snarky ass.

[MouseWife]

LOL I do have some browns in my wardrobe. ;0) And gray, I like to pair off my black with gray.

Oh man, I was watching that show the other day and while I do think they have some good points on what is flattering, if they came to my closet and wanted to toss out my concert t's??? Aw, hell no!!! {almost everything else I wouldn't mind just don't give me some mom lookin' jeans, okay????}

Yeah, I feel old, too. I know I am 'supposed' to dress a certain way and that some people probably roll their eyes at me but I do like what I wear. And I am sitting here all in black. :0)

[Mousey Girl]

The PoohDog/Chicken relationship has reached new levels. Pooh has become very protective of Chicken. This is the 2nd morning in a row I have witnessed it.

She has been sleeping with him at the back door, he puts up with her "scratching" in his food, but his is actually quite amusing to me.

We have a serious problem with feral cats in our neighborhood. Yesterday I was outside when Chicken let out a series of sqawks. Pooh went out to check on her. Today I heard her squawk and Pooh charged the fence. He is protecting her from cats. She squawks and he runs. It is funny.

[Alex]

Does it roost in a closed enclosure?

I'm not sure where you live but if the answer is no then you may want to be prepared for the chicken getting killed overnight by raccoons. When we had chickens that was our biggest cause of death among them (and they aren't necessarily after eggs or anything, they'll eat the chicken or just kill it because it is there).

[Mousey Girl]

She has an enclosure where she can sleep, but she choses not to. Our patio is rather large, and the area by the back door is almost like a breezeway. Racoons aren't an issue. The only threat is the cats.

[Snowflake]

So.......today I made my final auto-debit car payment. Of course, no papers yet, but the car is mine, all mine and next month I have more money to either use for (1) mad money cause I deserve a goodie or (2) apply to debt reduction elsewhere or (3) go to Disneyland

Yay!

[Snowflake]

She has an enclosure where she can sleep, but she choses not to. Our patio is rather large, and the area by the back door is almost like a breezeway. Racoons aren't an issue. The only threat is the cats.

MG this is so cute, got any pics of the two of them? Together? I need an insulin shot in the form of animal cuteness!

[Snowflake]

WB, this is WAY GREAT NEWS for you and Tori! Fantastic, in fact!

When you get something in hot pink, let me know :p

[DreadPirateRoberts]

So.......today I made my final auto-debit car payment. Of course, no papers yet, but the car is mine, all mine and next month I have more money to either use for (1) mad money cause I deserve a goodie or (2) apply to debt reduction elsewhere or (3) go to Disneyland

Yay!

Congratulations!

On a side note: Will there be a podcast on your experiences from the Silent Film Festival?

[Snowflake]

Congratulations!

On a side note: Will there be a podcast on your experiences from the Silent Film Festival?

Oh maybe! I need to make up for it, I'm way behind. Due to technical difficulties, I was unable to do 2 podcasts I had planned in June. I'm still editing my silent animation podcast

[Capt Jack]

So.......today I made my final auto-debit car payment.
Yay!

what a great feeling that is, eh? mucho kudo kiddo.

[SacTown Chronic]

Mickey Lumbo has found a Prince .... yep, at the place we all know and love, Where Dreams Come True.Whoa!:cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

I am so freeking tired. Got home from Main St and playing pool about 10:45. Went to bed about 11:30. Upstairs neighbors were doing laundry and vacuuming until 1am :(

[alphabassettgrrl]

WB- that's great that your daughter can handle her curve with only PT. :)

Snowflake- congrats on paying off your car! I love that feeling.

Landis was actually quite personable and funny during the question and answer portion. He didn't speak for very long, he mostly took questions. The funniest moment was when a guy asked if the anti-doping people watch the racers pee in the cup. Floyd asked if he was looking for a job.

It was an exciting evening and I'm very glad I stopped at the bike shop so I saw the flyer and knew to go. Otherwise I wouldn't have found out. Somebody said he was on NPR earlier in the day and since I wasn't driving yesterday, I missed it which made me sad. I'll have to look it up on their website.

Started reading his book. I like him.

[Mousey Girl]

I just made resies for Boy and I for DLH in October. This way, after the Hallowwen Treat Oct 12th I don't have to worry about driving home. Yeah!!

Now, I just need $$ to pay for it.

[wendybeth]

Good for you, MG!:snap: It's nice to have something fun to look forward to.


Snow, congrats on paying off the car! Wonderful feeling, isn't it?


ABG, now i know who you're talking about! When I read his name yesterday I couldn't place him. What do you think as to the truth of the accusations that he doped? I don't think he did, but the poor guy may never be able to prove otherwise. Maybe they'll look more closely at the testing procedures and the possibility that the tests can be thrown off by things like extreme exertion, etc.

[Prudence]

I got sent to ballet as my scoliosis PT. My curve isn't as bad as Tori's sounds, though. Still, ballet could be interesting?

[JWBear]

What is up with all these typos I've been making lately. Is Lisa contagious? ;)

[Not Afraid]

I'm a giant disease!

[JWBear]

No you're not..... Just your typing. :evil:

[Mousey Girl]

MG this is so cute, got any pics of the two of them? Together? I need an insulin shot in the form of animal cuteness!

I will try harder to get a pic of them together. Every time I get close they split up, or he herds her away from me.

[alphabassettgrrl]

ABG, now i know who you're talking about! When I read his name yesterday I couldn't place him. What do you think as to the truth of the accusations that he doped? I don't think he did, but the poor guy may never be able to prove otherwise. Maybe they'll look more closely at the testing procedures and the possibility that the tests can be thrown off by things like extreme exertion, etc.

I want very much to believe him. I started reading his book, and he talks about how much he has been driven his whole life, and how he can focus when he wants to. It's quite possible he did it clean. He said that the bad day was the anomaly, not the amazing ride. He talks about how strong he is, stronger than a lot of the other riders. That happens when your training is 24,000 miles in a year.

Likely result? Lab defends their results, cycling says test doesn't matter, Floyd gets to race. Nobody really wins, but Floyd loses overall because he can't clear his name. He needs a sample to test that doesn't have the problems associated with this sample, and that's not possible. The lab screwed up but won't admit it; so if cycling throws out the result, the lab gets to continue the illusion that they did it right, and Floyd gets to race again.

I feel bad for him. It really stinks to be caught up in this. He's just trying to clear his name and to race again. It's all he's done, and he loves it. People who don't want him to win can't believe he did it clean, and with a bad hip. I can believe it.

[Kevy Baby]

So.......today I made my final auto-debit car payment. Of course, no papers yet, but the car is mine, all mine and next month I have more money to either use for (1) mad money cause I deserve a goodie or (2) apply to debt reduction elsewhere or (3) go to DisneylandSo, when will we be seeing you at Disneyland?

[Snowflake]

So, when will we be seeing you at Disneyland?

September 12th is planned as my next trip to LA.

That said, I take my roomie to SFO on August 16th where she departs for Mexico. After that??? I'm kinda open to suggestions.

[BarTopDancer]

Why do people ask for your help or guidance on an issue and then argue with you about the guidance or help you offer?

[Alex]

After long experience that I generally end up forgetting about when it would most help me, I'd say the answer is because when most people ask for help or advice they don't really want help or advice. They want sympathy or reassurance.

(And you realize the nature of your question means you can't argue with any answers?)

[BarTopDancer]

Thank you Alex. I was truly wondering why someone would come up to me and say "I was wondering if I could get your guidance... I am going to be doing xyz training and I don't know what I need to do to set it up..." So I told her to 1) make sure our training dept is in the loop and 2) send in a request for the equipment for the date you need it. Which she promptly started arguing about not needing to let training know what she was doing and why she didn't need to request the equipment.

/rolleyes.

[Kevy Baby]

Why do people ask for your help or guidance on an issue and then argue with you about the guidance or help you offer?Because it is fun.

[blueerica]

After long experience that I generally end up forgetting about when it would most help me, I'd say the answer is because when most people ask for help or advice they don't really want help or advice. They want sympathy or reassurance.

(And you realize the nature of your question means you can't argue with any answers?)

A lesson I have actually learned. Sometimes, what I do instead is ask questions. I've learned to be careful in making sure my questions aren't too leading to any conclusion. I find that once people can have the stuff in their subconscious brought into their conscious (I know, so Freudian), it really does go a long way in others solving their own problems, finding their own support or even changing their mind. I try to do that while remaining supportive.

Because, yeah, most people really don't want to get advice. It's why few people will ever hear me ask for advice. I only ask when I really need it. If I need to vent, I spell it out and let them know that I just need to get it out. What's irritating is when I don't want advice, specifically request that none be given, and then hear it anyway. But, I guess I have to recognize that by even venting - I am inviting (in a way) anything that might come.

But that's why few people ever hear me vent and even fewer are sought out by me for advice.

ETA: Sorry if this is disjointed or not making much sense. I'm in class and being bad on teh intrawebs.

[CoasterMatt]

Does this look infected?

[Kevy Baby]

Does this look infected?Let me taste it and I can tell for sure.

[Prudence]

How pathetic do you have to be to ask us to reimburse you for airfare we paid directly on your behalf?

[Morrigoon]

Why do people ask for your help or guidance on an issue and then argue with you about the guidance or help you offer?
Because it leads to a greater understanding.

[Capt Jack]

How pathetic do you have to be to ask us to reimburse you for airfare we paid directly on your behalf?

dunno. I figure its worth a shot. all you could say is 'no'

I put it under the 'something for nothing' principle. even if they say no, you've fully recouped your investment...of nothing

[blueerica]

At best, they'll get a little money. At worst, it's a fraudulent attempt and could cost more in the long run. Example: If there's a promotion or a need to cut jobs, who do you think they'll look toward first, given that everything else is more-or-less equal? Promotion - the guy that didn't try to squeeze (relatively speaking) a few bucks out. Demotion/Layoff/Total Job Loss - the guy that tried to squeeze a few bucks out.

It's a pathetic attempt. Even if he got the money, it's still paltry. He didn't even pay for it in the first place.

[Prudence]

dunno. I figure its worth a shot. all you could say is 'no'

I put it under the 'something for nothing' principle. even if they say no, you've fully recouped your investment...of nothing

But if you were hiring people and one of the candidates who flew in for an interview requested reimbursement for a ticket you'd bought for them, would you hire that person? Seriously?

[Morrigoon]

Random Space Mountain shot:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/7-17-07/070718070.jpg

[blueerica]

While I know there are certain things that younger people are not as intimately familiar with, I have to laugh when my good-natured, perhaps slightly batty (though I am really starting to like her) professor asks "Do you know who so-and-so is?" What seems like such a gimme to me (I remember phones with curly wires, John Lennon, Bob Dylan when he was younger, fall of the Berlin Wall, the first war in Iraq, Seinfeld)... I've discovered that a lot of 18 - 21 year olds just don't know.

[Stan4dSteph]

But if you were hiring people and one of the candidates who flew in for an interview requested reimbursement for a ticket you'd bought for them, would you hire that person? Seriously?No. Either the person is a moron, or he/she has no integrity.

[blueerica]

But if you were hiring people and one of the candidates who flew in for an interview requested reimbursement for a ticket you'd bought for them, would you hire that person? Seriously?

Oh damn, I didn't realize that this was a person trying to get a job with your company... That's extra-super LAME.

With my chapter of the American Marketing Association, we have had a number of guest speakers from a number of areas in marketing. One was the HR person from Saatchi who was responsible for hiring. She shocked me with what people actually do before, during and after interviews. Just shocked. So maybe the airplane thing shouldn't be so shocking, after all.

[katiesue]

I too have been shocked and amazed over the years at what people will do, and usually get away with.

And no I would definately not hire the person.

[Snowflake]

I've written 3 pages today. The first 3 pages of the sample chapter on the 1923 Mineralava Dance Tour. I have a headache, I think I have too much minutia to plow through (not on paper, but too much to choose from), is writing always this hard? I thought if I had a genuine interest in the subject, it would be easier? I feel like I am writing a book report on a book I hated or half read and lost my Cliff Notes. I feel like I am writing too slow, working too hard for each word. Am I nuts?

I think I need a Quickspell Quill.

Of course, I should be happy, I've written 3 pages today (while I should be working). ;)

This is more than I've been able to do at home in the last several months.

[alphabassettgrrl]

But if you were hiring people and one of the candidates who flew in for an interview requested reimbursement for a ticket you'd bought for them, would you hire that person? Seriously?

Nope. In trying to get hired, never ask for reimbursement for anything. Even if you have to pay for things yourself, you never want to look desperate for money. You build the image that you are so successful that you can pay for this yourself and not worry about the expense.

[Alex]

When I was at my last job there was the story of Hjm (name unsubtly masked).

When Hjm was an MBA student, so tell some of the people involved, he was recruited by my company and flown from out of state to spend three days doing interviews with us and getting an introduction to the business.

Afterwards, he wrote a thank you letter. In which, beyond simply thanking us, he complained about the hotel where he was put up (the Hyatt Regency San Francisco), the fact that we didn't provide car service (the hotel was less than two blocks away (and not even a long block) and the fact that the flight back home left late.

Apparently this was viewed by the muckety mucks as a sign of moxie and he was not only hired but advanced quickly.

I wasn't there so the story could be apocryphal but I believe it? Why, because I had to work closely with him for two years and he was one of the biggest a-holes I've ever encountered in the corporate world (which, generally, is not nearly so bad as TV sitcoms make it seem) and it would entirely be within character.

So, it isn't shocking to me what people think they can do and get rewarded for.

[Alex]

Nope. In trying to get hired, never ask for reimbursement for anything. Even if you have to pay for things yourself, you never want to look desperate for money. You build the image that you are so successful that you can pay for this yourself and not worry about the expense.

I disagree. If something was supposed to be covered and wasn't then I don't think there is any problem with politely working to get reimbursed. Everybody involved understands (in my experience anyway).

Any chance that the reimbursement request was an honest mistake? (Not that this would be a good sign of his/her attention to detail.)

[Kevy Baby]

Any chance that the reimbursement request was an honest mistake? (Not that this would be a good sign of his/her attention to detail.)Actually, that was my thought as well. It is easy to lose track of such (relative) minutia when traveling.

[Prudence]

Well that was short-lived.

In under 48 hours it has been determined that the minion who was to spend 60% of their time taking over some of my duties will be entirely too busy taking on other people's duties, so they won't be taking any of mine. So, I get to keep all my current work, only now I'm responsible for all this other work, too, because it will be a while before this person can be hired and trained and such. Because the other people need relief "now." Monday I was told that *I* would be getting the relief "now."

I'm the closest I've ever been to having myself committed and they're giving me a whole additional FTE to be responsible for? That does all the immediate need stuff like payroll and supplies so I can't put it off or fit it in when I have time?

I'm this close to walking out the door.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So, it isn't shocking to me what people think they can do and get rewarded for.

Saddening.

[Prudence]

Actually, that was my thought as well. It is easy to lose track of such (relative) minutia when traveling.

Not likely. It turns out that ALL of his expenses were already paid for, and he requested reimbursement. How do you forget that you didn't pay for anything?

[blueerica]

Hmm.... Ms Marketing Professor, as much as I like her, buys into things a bit too much. She loved a car she bought 10+ years ago. Bought it at 30K. It's now down to 18-20K, and she said 'with inflation, blah blah blah... now that's a good deal!"

Manufacturers know the value of their product. Chances are, said car comes with less features and may be of lesser quality, as well as a number of other points (good and bad) that may have lowered the cost. Not so much that it's a "good deal." It's a deal. Take it or leave it.

[Morrigoon]

Mind you, the same technology that was top-of-the-line 10 years ago could be hopelessly outdated by today's standards, so that could explain lower pricing, especially if features haven't been updates. Hey, some folks are in love with their dialup - there's all kinds in this world.

[blueerica]

Or it was overpriced the first time, and she was dumb enough to buy it.

[Alex]

There is a lot of literature on how technological progress should be incorporated into inflation calculations (that is a big complaint about the Consumer Price Index, it assumes that a 1975 washing machine and a 2007 washing machine can simply have their price compared in neutral dollars when it wouldn't even be legal to sell a new 1975 washing machine in 2007.

[Prudence]

I'm having a crappy day and things just keep happening. I peeked at which employers coming to the fall OCI round-up will accept applications from 4Ls. And I have my choice of: Spokane, Yakima, or Wenatchee. Can't you just imagine me tackling "crop damage litigation"?

Oh, and there's also the IRS. Yippee.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm so sleepy.

[Morrigoon]

I'm having a crappy day and things just keep happening. I peeked at which employers coming to the fall OCI round-up will accept applications from 4Ls. And I have my choice of: Spokane, Yakima, or Wenatchee. Can't you just imagine me tackling "crop damage litigation"?

Oh, and there's also the IRS. Yippee.
IRS actually has some interesting jobs. I knew a guy who used to be in their enforcement division. Yeah, armed IRS agents...

After all, what do they always catch gangsters on? Tax evasion.

[Prudence]

I don't think they give the attorneys guns.

Still going to apply, because I'm desperate.

[Morrigoon]

Trust me, you don't want one. The guy I knew quit working for the IRS and went into life insurance, in part because his dad has the same name as him, and the dad ended up having to spend a year on some remote island in witness protection because the son had helped put away some key member of the Mexican mafia.

Again, who knew the IRS could be so exciting? But you're still not cool.

[Kevy Baby]

I don't think they give the attorneys guns.As well it should be!

[blueerica]

Just dawned on me that I forgot to pre-order the next Harry Potter. D'OH!

[Not Afraid]

Me too.

[Kevy Baby]

Well, about 12 hours from now, we will be checking Susan into the hospital for her surgery (arthroscopic surgery for endometriosis). Weee...

[BarTopDancer]

Is it Friday yet?

[blueerica]

Funny, (well, not that endometriosis is funny, but...) but every time I see you mention it, Kevy, it's somehow come up somewhere else for me.

First time you mentioned it, my cousin told me she had an appt for a hysterectomy since she's had trouble with recurrences, which isn't common from what I understand. Today, we talked in class for around 40+ minutes about endometriosis and I immediately thought about Susan.

My thoughts will be with you guys. Regardless of what the future holds, I'm certain that this surgery will bring a great relief to her, as it did for my cousin and many other women who have managed it.

[CoasterMatt]

Just got home to a wonderful letter saying that my medical benefits cease as of July 31st 2007 - joy. :mad:

[mousepod]

Just got home to a wonderful letter saying that my medical benefits cease as of July 31st 2007 - joy. :mad:

WTF?? Why is that happening?

[lashbear]

:D Yay for Susan - Supportive Downunder Hugs for you.
:( Bummer for CM - are the benefits work-supplied ?

[CoasterMatt]

Work supplied benefits...

[mousepod]

Work supplied benefits...

Are they cutting benefits for everybody?

[CoasterMatt]

They're claiming I didn't work enough hours the last six months, and that I wasn't available for the right days (Which is BS - as my scheduling manager can attest).

I'll have an update in the next day or two.

[Not Afraid]

I'm glad Susan's having her surgery. I know she will feel MUCH better afterwards (maybe not immediately, but soon). Please le us know if she needs anything while recovering. I'd be glad to help out.


CM, I see a phone call to HR in your future.

[Stan4dSteph]

I made this!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/stan4d/100_1659-1.jpg

[Alex]

Aluminum?

What kind of bread?

[mousepod]

OK. It's official. We're moving. Yay.

[BarTopDancer]

YAY!

[Not Afraid]

Now, people can start bugging you about details. ;)

[CoasterMatt]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/matthewn/images/P1020210.JPG
Random Haunted Mansion photo

[BarTopDancer]

Anyone willing to review my resume? PM me with an email address if you are.

Thank you!

[Kevy Baby]

Random Haunted Mansion photoFollowed by a PA announcement to not use flash on the ride attraction

[wendybeth]

KB- be sure to give Susan our best wishes and I really hope that she feels a whole lot better very soon!

MP, when's the big move?

[Stan4dSteph]

Aluminum?

What kind of bread?Zucchini. It's good, but I think I like the banana bread I made the other day better.

And yeah, I need to invest in some real bread pans.

[Prudence]

At least the day ended well, with one of my best voice lessons - or so my teacher says. Now I have to practice opening my sinuses.

[Alex]

I like the banana bread you made the other day better too (not so keen on non decorative uses for zucchini).

And I wasn't mocking the bread pans (I made it so rarely I always use disposable too so I don't have to store them for the years between). It was a lame joke response. "Look what I made!" "Aluminum?"

[Kevy Baby]

Now they want is there at 5:30.

Do they not know we are not morning people?!?

[wendybeth]

5:30.


Surely they mean P.M.? :eek:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Does getting in early mean she gets to come home that much earlier?

[lashbear]

I made this!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/stan4d/100_1659-1.jpg

YAY !!!! I Love Meatloaf.

[blueerica]

Or is it zucchini bread? Either case, looks good.

[lizziebith]

Today I spent hours feeding documents into a shredder for my departing boss. Yeah, I went to grad school for this...Then, she calls me in to lecture me that my future bosses won't be so understanding about my need for time off to work for hubby...WHA??? I used my vacation for that! And I always thought she respected me for working two jobs all this time...

I really fought the tears at work today. Especially since there have been few nibbles at my resume, at least nothing we could live on. :(

[Snowflake]

OK. It's official. We're moving. Yay.

Yay. [sniffle]

[mousepod]

Today I spent hours feeding documents into a shredder for my departing boss. Yeah, I went to grad school for this...Then, she calls me in to lecture me that my future bosses won't be so understanding about my need for time off to work for hubby...WHA??? I used my vacation for that! And I always thought she respected me for working two jobs all this time...

I really fought the tears at work today. Especially since there have been few nibbles at my resume, at least nothing we could live on. :(

I so hear you. My contract was up at the end of June, and my boss asked me if I'd stay until the move in order to work on some projects and train my replacement. Then she goes and hires someone who not only has no ability to grasp the concepts behind the project (and it's really not that complicated) - but is computer illiterate - and the entire job is done on computers. Yesterday, I had to write step-by-step intstructions for (and I kid you not): 1)how to download email attachments, 2) how to rename a file, and 3) how to cut and paste text. It really shows how much they value me and my position.

As far as the job hunt goes... I'm also in the same boat. While H just got a job offer that's good enough to warrant our move down there, this is the first time in a long time that I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to be doing next. I know I only need one job - but the suspense is killing me...

(Did I mention how proud I am of Heather?)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Now, people can start bugging you about details. ;)

Yeah, NA wouldn't tell us anything!

[Kevy Baby]

5:30.


Surely they mean P.M.? :eek:Painfully, sadly, arduously, no
______________________

So, we're getting everything pulled together for the morning trek and she springs on me, "and if they need to do a hysterectomy..."

WTF?!?




(OK, the chances of needing to do this are virtually nil, but we really must work on our presentation skills!!!)

[wendybeth]

Lizzibith- did you point out the fact that you did the extra work on your own time? What a crappy, snotty thing for her to do. She's probably feeling insecure about her future and taking it out on you, which is absolute bs. I predict karma will intervene (if it isn't already) and you will wind up with your dream job.

MP- same for you. I think this move is meant to be.

[lizziebith]

Thanks...I'm also sitting here burning CDs on my home PC for her on my own time since they don't let us do that at work. And yes, I'm also wallowing in self-pity! :blush:

Yes, you're right: she's going through her own sh!t, but she has a six-figure savings back-up, and mine is three-figures...so I'm a tad resentful! What I hate most is that I need building-up right now, not tearing-down. Without confidence job-hunting is really miserable.

[lizziebith]

I so hear you. My contract was up at the end of June, and my boss asked me if I'd stay until the move in order to work on some projects and train my replacement. Then she goes and hires someone who not only has no ability to grasp the concepts behind the project (and it's really not that complicated) - but is computer illiterate - and the entire job is done on computers. Yesterday, I had to write step-by-step intstructions for (and I kid you not): 1)how to download email attachments, 2) how to rename a file, and 3) how to cut and paste text. It really shows how much they value me and my position.

As far as the job hunt goes... I'm also in the same boat. While H just got a job offer that's good enough to warrant our move down there, this is the first time in a long time that I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to be doing next. I know I only need one job - but the suspense is killing me...

(Did I mention how proud I am of Heather?)

Congrats to H, but I'm so sorry MP! Yeah, I was invited to apply for my current position with a huge pay cut. What? The world is just nuts! This is how we are rewarded...:rolleyes:

[DisneyDaniel]

Yeah, I was invited to apply for my current position with a huge pay cut. What? The world is just nuts! This is how we are rewarded...:rolleyes:

OMG! That's unbelievable! ... but believable only in the crazy fact that my brother, who has been working in the IT department of a college for about two years, finally got hired fulltime there--but with a pay cut. So, his reward for "officially" getting a fulltime position is to take a $500 pay cut per month for the same job!

lizziebith: Yes, the world is nuts, unfortunately, but you're not the only one going through something like this ... if that helps make you feel just a little better, I hope. :)

[blueerica]

It's funny how the world works.... Painfully funny.

[Morrigoon]

I don't think they give the attorneys guns.

Still going to apply, because I'm desperate.

As well it should be!

Sometimes I think they could use the protection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9zy37-_0LU

[wendybeth]

It's been averaging 100 degrees up here, but tonight a storm blew in and it feels wonderful! Rain, lightening, the works. We've had a key part of our A/C on order since the 6th, and it's been a frikken nightmare. Tonight is the first time in weeks I've felt good. The asshole who is supposed to fix our A/C says the part might be in by Friday- if he's got good karma it will be, because I will be at work that day. I really hate mechanics, of any kind.

[MouseWife]

Work sucks. Economy sucks. Housing sucks. Today is hot but not as bad as yours has been, WB. But then again, I don't have a countdown to a cruise!! Yeah for you!

Oh, and training your replacement who is incompetent sucks.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Today I'm experiencing the oddest sense of overall well-being and contentment. I did some self diagnosis using my other symptoms (alertness, ability to concentrate on the task at hand, a surplus of energy). It seems I'm suffering from a condition known as "Well Rested Syndrome."

I'm scared.

[alphabassettgrrl]

My hound seems to have a horrible foxtail (burrowing grass seed) lodged in his jowl somewhere. So we need to have him on antibiotics to get the swelling down so we can find the darned thing, then surgically remove it. In the meantime he's on a bland diet of turkey and rice to keep his tummy happy (he has a couple of overlapping problems) and his face is hugely horribly swollen.

At least he's eating, which is good. He didn't eat for two days straight. And he's not moaning anymore, which is good.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

My hound seems to have a horrible foxtail (burrowing grass seed) lodged in his jowl somewhere. So we need to have him on antibiotics to get the swelling down so we can find the darned thing, then surgically remove it. In the meantime he's on a bland diet of turkey and rice to keep his tummy happy (he has a couple of overlapping problems) and his face is hugely horribly swollen.

At least he's eating, which is good. He didn't eat for two days straight. And he's not moaning anymore, which is good.

Poor guy. I hope he gets better soon.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Today I'm experiencing the oddest sense of overall well-being and contentment. I did some self diagnosis using my other symptoms (alertness, ability to concentrate on the task at hand, a surplus of energy). It seems I'm suffering from a condition known as "Well Rested Syndrome."

I'm scared.

Don't worry. I'm sure it's only a temporary condition.

[blueerica]

My mission today is to get a picture of some of the bunny overlords that are taking over my neighborhood. They're cute as hell, even if they're chewing away at some tasty veggies.

What I've learned about their appearance is that some animal rights groups/bunny protectorates have been moving them out of areas that are being developed, and moving them into other neighborhoods. What frightens me is that my neighborhood is developing, too, and I've been seeing more "road kill." In addition, while we've had a coyote or two (I live in Huntington Beach), they're rarely seen. Now I see them at least a couple nights a week, usually standing in the road. Grandma saw two coyotes while taking her regular walk through our neighborhood to the wetlands. She's uncomfortable going on her own now. :(

While I applaud their willingness to save bunny lives, I have to question the efficacy of what they're doing (they will probably die here, too), not to mention the ecological changes as a result. The bunnies have been appearing over the last few months at an alarming rate.

But they're cute, and I'm gonna take pictures. I call the one that seems to like our front yard "Ears." They're not large ears, but they stand up perfectly straight. So cute!

[MouseWife]

b.e~ you bring up some very valid points! While we love to see the bunnies along the road {LOL, not dead, frollicking in the grass} they do bring the coyotes. Which in turn also eat the cats. Ugh, we've seen the results of that. We thought it might be humans doing it to the cats but the last one I saw did confirm what the animal control told me about it being coyotes.

So sad.

But, the bunnies are cute!!

I feel badly for your grandma, I don't see coyotes during the day but I worry about the dogs that run loose around here.

[Not Afraid]

I found a desk for Chris! And, I schedule a tub re-glazing. I'm chipping away at the stone , er boulder.

[alphabassettgrrl]

yay on a new desk and a newly-glazed tub! :)

[Stan4dSteph]

I found a desk for Chris! And, I schedule a tub re-glazing. I'm chipping away at the stone , er boulder.Please share your desk discovery. I'm in the market for a new one myself.

[Morrigoon]

We've seen coyotes around our place too... which is hardly at the edge of the earth, though the creek bed provides a convenient path down from the wilderness park.

Alex freaks if I off-leash Barnum - he's afraid the coyotes will wander through our condo complex, eating pets.

[Not Afraid]

Please share your desk discovery. I'm in the market for a new one myself.

Craigslist baby! $150. Very similar to mine but with a middle drawer. Now, if the guy with the daybed would just call me back......

Oh, and I completely re-arranged my LR/DR area. I think I need to redecorate to trick myself into cleaning. ;)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Craigslist baby! $150.

This shouldn't be taken out of context

[Capt Jack]

I think I need to redecorate to trick myself into cleaning. ;)

does that work? my house is in severe need of 'redecoration'

I may start with a gallon of gas and a match

[Prudence]

I hate my job so much now that I've just applied for one where I'd work far more hours for far less pay. It would be thoroughly inconvenient, but it wouldn't be *here*.

[Kevy Baby]

We're back from the hospital. Other than being a little groggy and having a ore throat (both from the anesthesia), Susan is doing fine.

[Morrigoon]

Yay Susan! Give her our well-wishes for a quick recovery.

[lizziebith]

Hugs and good thoughts all around -- to folks undergoing surgical, employment or other travails, puppies, bunnies, craigslisters, heatvictims, well-rested-ness...Everything! Support mojo for all!

[katiesue]

Glad to hear Susan's doing fine. Sending her well wishes and good thoughts.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Glad to hear Susan's back home and doing well (relatively speaking- surgery's no picnic).

My hound is also doing better than yesterday.

Pru, hopefully you'll find a job that you don't hate. **hugs** And may it be soon.

[blueerica]

OK - what is wrong today?!?! First, I get my response to my citation about a month too late. To add to it, they totally lied on it, saying that there was a sign up saying that parking permits were required in the summer. There was no such sign, and lot of people were confused. They put it up the week after I got my ticket and wrote them a hand-written explanation on the paperwork. I then write a letter so it can go up for review, since it was initially denied, and fully explain my position, that there was no sign at the time, and that it really should be a part of the registration process, as parking permits are for every other semester. I should have gotten a response in a week, but instead got one almost a month later - still denied. $25 isn't really worrying me - it's that they're continuing to say that the sign was up (no, it was not - I drove around the structure twice the day I got the ticket!), and make no mention of changing any part of the registration to streamline the parking permit process. GAH! Plus - they're lying!

Then, this guy calls for my grandma's "living trust." Now, I don't remember this particular name before, and I only vaguely remember the lawyer's name. I really can't describe his voice, except that it was the kind that would lull the best of us to sleep, and it was slow to the point of making me upset. He asks for my grandma, I say she's not here. He asks who I am, I tell him it's none of his concern and that I can take a message. After a long pause of him saying nothing, I hang up. He calls back immediately, and after almost a dozen exchanged "heellloooos" he asks for my grandma, and again, I say she's not here. We go through the whole first thing together. I asked to take a message since I'm working right now and didn't have time to talk, and asked whether this was about an existing account my grandma had. He waltzed around answering anything including giving me his name and number, then proceeded to ask questions about Huntington Beach (where I live.) I explain that I don't have this kind of time to waste and that "grandma would call you back."

Luckily, we have caller ID, and I asked my grandma if the name Marquis sounded familiar. Not her lawyer's group. Grr... WTF?

Probably isn't helping me that we've had a number of solicitors calling. Including the number 4-207-467-8710. Any idea what the 4 in front of it's all about?

[Morrigoon]

Effing razza-fracking stoooopid realtor.com and its half info it gives people! :mad:

I get these calls to the office's main line from people asking about listings in freaking San Diego County, who found a listing on that website that says it's held under our office only I can't find anything on any stupid Oceanside listings, and it doesn't give them the name of the agent so I have NO idea who to refer the call off to and no idea if the call is even correctly routed to us! All because realtor.com can't at least have the courtesy of giving people an address OR an agent's name! So they call in saying they're calling about a home in Oceanside... wow, that narrows it down, thanks. They have an MLS number, but since I'm neither psychic NOR a member of San Diego's MLS, I can't find it, and the MLS number for it isn't pulling up in MLS alliance so there's nothing, absolutely nothing, I can do to help these people!

Hate that stupid site.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Best wishes and thoughts to Susan!! :cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

Probably isn't helping me that we've had a number of solicitors calling. Including the number 4-207-467-8710. Any idea what the 4 in front of it's all about?

420 is the Czech Republic

[Ponine]

Probably isn't helping me that we've had a number of solicitors calling. Including the number 4-207-467-8710. Any idea what the 4 in front of it's all about?

Interstingly the number without the 4 is in Maine.

(207) 467-8710
Type: Land Line
Provider: Verizon
Location: Kennebunk, ME

[alphabassettgrrl]

Probably isn't helping me that we've had a number of solicitors calling. Including the number 4-207-467-8710. Any idea what the 4 in front of it's all about?

A country code? The weird caller sounds like he may be someone elderly and confused (though those two things are not always associated).

[katiesue]

I get all kinds of blocked or wierd number solicitor calls. It's their way of getting around the system.

[MouseWife]

Best wishes and thoughts to Susan from me, too.

Those phone calls~what did your grandma do recently? Buy something? Open an account? This really kills me, they call my mom all of the time, too. I understand they can use scare tactics, etc. to get what they want. Stay on top of it!! Thieves! Discover called a friend and offered them that insurance on the account. It was a trial basis, whatever. They said they'd send him the paperwork for him to look over and he said 'Sure, send it, I'll take a look at it'. Well, that was all it took, he was signed on. They never noticed it was on their bill and it was a lot. When they called to cancel, they replayed his voice saying 'Sure' and wouldn't reverse the charges. {he didn't agree to the program, just to look at the paperwork}.

Thieves! We live amongst thieves!!

{sorry for the rant...}

[Babette]

Hugs to Susan!

[Morrigoon]

Well, my life officially sucks.

Barnum and I were playing ball, and I threw it down the hallway. He tears off after it, and the next thing I hear is him yelping and when I look up he's dragging his back end and sh*tting all over the floor in pain. Took him to the after-hours vet in Mission Viejo. Basically, it's most likely a herniated disc(s?) I had two options: take him straight to a neurologist to do some kind of scan that requires general anesthetic and dye injected into his spine - followed most likely by surgery if they find something, that running $3500-5000 - OR - they could keep him overnight at the emergency vet, give him pain meds, do a blood panel (to make sure his liver etc. are functioning okay) and then do aggressive steroid treatment to get the swelling down, which will only relieve the pain and not solve the problem. Minimum cost $1258. Which I don't have.

Had to call my mom at like midnight Texas time, and ask her to help me, because they want the minimum cost up front as a deposit.

[madmonkeygirl]

Cindy hugs to you and Barnum. Poor doggie. So sorry to hear that. Hope he gets better soon.

[Prudence]

Oh no! Poor Barnum! I hope it's not at bad as they think. :(

[flippyshark]

My two furballs and I send hugs and healthy dog vibes your way. I'm so sorry to hear about this.

[wendybeth]

Oh, man. :(

I am so sorry, Morri. I know how much you love your Barnum- how awful! Poor little guy. I hope they can make him comfortable right away, and that it isn't anything serious. Maybe he just wrenched it and some rest and meds will bring everything under control.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

:( Good thoughts for Barnum

[blueerica]

Yikes! I'll be sending good thought for Barnum. From personal experiences with dachshunds, back issues are fairly frequent. Just know that it's a *lot* better today than it's been in years past. I know a dog that, aside from a little wonky walk she had, she recovered well from her back surgery.

I'll be thinking about you guys.

[Ghoulish Delight]

:( Good thoughts for puppy.

[JWBear]

<<<HUGS!!!>>> Poor puppy... :(

[Morrigoon]

Little update that's no update: called the vet. He's resting comfortably. They have him on narcotics, and now they've put him on the fluids, but don't have the lab results back yet on his blood work to see if he's okay to receive the steroids to address the inflammation. So we're waiting to hear the blood results at this point.

I hope that comes out okay, but I already got some bad news this evening when the vet said she heard a heart murmur she hadn't heard last time he was in. (She mentioned that when I was there, just forgot to mention it because she basically drops that bomb on me and doesn't say anything more about it because we were talking about his spine, not his heart). WTF for my poor poopy-doops, seriously.

[cirquelover]

I'm so sorry to hear about puppy troubles. I'm sending good vibes and the best of luck to you yours.

[Morrigoon]

His blood work came back fine. They said his sugar was a teeny bit high, but that sometimes happens when they're stressing from being at the hospital, and that he was a little dehydrated, which didn't make much sense to me, given he has water available 24/7, but the vet tech pointed out that he might just not have taken a drink in a little while, plus the time he's now been at the vet (he got hurt at 8:15, it's now midnight) but that it's not a problem now because he's on IV fluids anyway.

He also confirmed something for me that I've suspected... Barnum doesn't have a regular vet yet because I haven't found one I'm happy with. I've taken him to the VCA pet hospitals, two different ones, and in both cases didn't feel comfortable, it seemed like they were trying to upsell me, and he said he'd heard that before. Bastards. But the emergency vet will give me some references of other vets.

Speaking of which, I asked what kind of condition he's going to be in when I pick him up in the morning (trying to plan for what to do with him, if I needed to be watching him or what) and he was talking about transferring him to his regular vet to continue being observed and possibly receiving more injections, which means, joy, a few hundred bucks MORE over the $1200 currently being shelled out. I guess I'll know more in the morning when I get him, because if it was just a matter of keeping him caged up and still I could run him up to Alex's mom's and use one of her kennels to lock him in to keep him still. But if he's going to need even more steroid injections... (sigh) I guess I cross that bridge when I get to it.

So much for payday.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

So sorry to hear about your pup, Cindy. Keeping both of you in our thoughts.

[Morrigoon]

Thanks all.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

So today was the big day. Root canal. I wasn't expecting to feel this bad afterwards.

One more hour and I can take another pain killer. It can't come soon enough.

[Morrigoon]

*hugs* Dental work sucks.

[blueerica]

*hugs* Dental work sucks.

Tell me about it. :rolleyes:

[BarTopDancer]

I feel *off* today.

I hate it.

[Morrigoon]

Well, I picked Barnum up from the Urgent Care vet, and they instructed me to take him directly to his "regular" vet. *ahem* But anyway, I took him to *a* regular vet, and she, after talking to the vet from last night immediately started talking to me about taking him to the neurologist. So basically he's going to have to have the $3500-$5000 surgery. Meanwhile, she's got him today and she'll continue the steroid treatment, so I get to pay another $300 just for today's treatment which won't solve the problem but might alleviate the pain somewhat.

Barnum was NOT a happy camper that I took him to another vet when he thought he was getting to go home. Poor guy!

At this point... I have no idea what's going on, what's going to happen tonight, anything. I suppose it'll develop as the day progresses.

[mousepod]

Since pets can't tell us exactly what's wrong (why can't they learn English?), I've found that many vets - even really good ones - will lay out the worst case scenario from the get-go. I admit that I find it very frustrating, but I'm at the point now where I can deal. We finally went through with a not-cheap diagnostic procedure to look the heart of Bob (our 11-year-old chihuahua) because of a murmur they detected. He's now on very inexpensive pills ($6/month) to take care of the problem.

We're thinking of you and Barnum and hoping for the best. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[mousepod]

For the last couple of months, we've noticed that our 2000 Honda Accord is having a little trouble with its automatic transmission. Specifically, when we slow down to an almost complete stop and then try to accelerate, the gear shift can be pretty jarring. Since we're at over 98,000 miles and 7 years - most definitely out of warranty, we were expecting the worst when we brought it in for maintenance.

So this morning, I bite the bullet and bring it to the Honda dealership for an oil change and ask them if they could check the transmission. It turns out that the problem was indeed what we had imagined.

The service guy goes to his computer and says, "You're in luck. There's an extended warranty on transmissions on your year and model. It won't cost you anything." They even threw in a free rental car for the few days it'll take to get the parts and replace 'em. My final cost estimate is for the oil change alone - less than $40.

[BarTopDancer]

Sweet MP!

One credit card paid off. 2 to go.

I am so excited!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

For the last couple of months, we've noticed that our 2000 Honda Accord is having a little trouble with its automatic transmission. Specifically, when we slow down to an almost complete stop and then try to accelerate, the gear shift can be pretty jarring. Since we're at over 98,000 miles and 7 years - most definitely out of warranty, we were expecting the worst when we brought it in for maintenance.

So this morning, I bite the bullet and bring it to the Honda dealership for an oil change and ask them if they could check the transmission. It turns out that the problem was indeed what we had imagined.

The service guy goes to his computer and says, "You're in luck. There's an extended warranty on transmissions on your year and model. It won't cost you anything." They even threw in a free rental car for the few days it'll take to get the parts and replace 'em. My final cost estimate is for the oil change alone - less than $40.


MP, that's good news! Do you have a V6? If so, apparently it's a known issue (http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1998-to-2002-honda-accord-2.htm):

"Automatic transmission: On V6 models, transmissions may fail due to lack of thread-locking compound on nut for low clutch. Honda/Acura has extended warranty on affected vehicles to 7 years or 100,000 miles. (1999-2002) "

BTD, congratulations on paying of the credit card.

[katiesue]

Hugs Morrigoon, hope Barnum is recovering.

[Snowflake]

The service guy goes to his computer and says, "You're in luck. There's an extended warranty on transmissions on your year and model. It won't cost you anything." They even threw in a free rental car for the few days it'll take to get the parts and replace 'em. My final cost estimate is for the oil change alone - less than $40.

Wow, that's awesome! For a change, good car news! :snap:

[madmonkeygirl]

Cindy keep us posted please...hugs to you and Barnum. Hoping for the best. When i used to have Max (giant bloodhound/german shepard) he kept going to and from the vets first for a tear on his hind leg (cost you wouldn't believe) then in and out constantly for his ears (bad bad ear infections constantly) but he was so worth the trips to the vet and back.

Hoping Barnum gets a full speedy recovery.

[Not Afraid]

Morri, I've known several Doxies that have had back surgery. They recover fine, but the recovery is a LONG precess - 6 weeks of constant care. Be sure to ask about that. Animal Planet Emergency Vets just had a Doxie that needed back surgery featured on the show. It's not uncommon for any of the "long" breeds to have issues.

Hugs to you and Barnum.

[Not Afraid]

Sorry for the double post, but there needed to be separation between them.

I heard last night that the dog that bit my boob, Sosha, was put down. He had become more and more agressive, had seriously hurt her doggie sister, Sara, and the owner was afraid to have him around her newborn granddaughter. I have mixed feelings, but it's probably for the best.

[Morrigoon]

No news at present. Based on last night, I expect "more of same". I have no idea what the "plan" is for this evening. When/if I pick him up, what we're going to do about getting him to a neurologist, how in the hell I'm going to pay for it, etc.

One bright note in my day: talked with our CFO to see what the status was on my "tax reserve" (money I have them withhold for me from commissions so I can pay my taxes on them). I'd forgotten that my accountant rocked and I didn't have to pay any extra this year, so out of the 2 grand I'd set aside from last year, I've only withdrawn $1200 (dp on car), and have $800 fully available for things, plus the set aside for this year's commission (deal around New Year's didn't pay me till 1st week of January which means I don't owe taxes till NEXT April), which I can borrow from if need be.

Of course that still doesn't come to the amount needed for surgery, but since I was in financial straits before Barnum hurt himself, I have resources to keep from falling apart completely. Now I'm just redoubling my efforts to get my clients in my car to see properties - hopefully one of my "active" folks will find something they like soon, because that would pay for surgery. And since I have enough in the tax reserve to catch up on my regular stuff, it could all go toward Barnum as long as I'm careful and don't get further behind.

[Snowflake]

One credit card paid off. 2 to go.
I am so excited!

You should be proud, too! Good for you!

[madmonkeygirl]

Cindy that is good about the money if needed for Barnum's surgery. It's horrible when something happens to a beloved pet emergency situation and you need the resources so that is a good thing.

BarTopDancer that is good news about your credit cards. I am trying desperately to pay some of mine off before the next tour (plus putting away every paycheck) so far things are lookin good for tickets for the next tour yay :)

[Ponine]

I apoligize for derailing the doggy good wishes... but...

So...
I strongly suggested that the Capt listen to an episode of Window to the Magic podcast.
he seems to be under the impression that he is not Disney geeky enough to live.
For some reason this amuses me.

(not his exact words, but close enough. I think he said he wasnt geeky enough to care.)

[MouseWife]

I apoligize for derailing the doggy good wishes... but...

So...
I strongly suggested that the Capt listen to an episode of Window to the Magic podcast.
he seems to be under the impression that he is not Disney geeky enough to live.
For some reason this amuses me.

(not his exact words, but close enough. I think he said he wasnt geeky enough to care.)

LOL Not Disney geeky enough to live? LOL What does that mean?

[Capt Jack]

let me rephrase:

Im not Disney "informed" enough to have a place in any thread, podcast or other activity ACTUALLY relating to something Disney.

it makes me feel bad sometimes. but much like a good sneeze, Im over it pretty quickly

:p