Soooo....

[Gn2Dlnd]

:Homer drool:http://money.cnn.com/2004/11/15/news/funny/hardees/burger_instory.jpg

[wendybeth]

So I just got home from the mall, where the Girl talked me into spending a small fortune on her at the Limited Too.... I check the mailbox, and what do I find?

The cutest Mousepod pin I ever saw!

Okay, so it's the only Mousepod pin I've ever seen, but it's pretty darned cute. Thanks, Mousepod!*


*As predicted, the Girl immediately tried to relieve me of said pin, but I said NO!!!!!!:D

[Not Afraid]

We got ours today too. They are so wonderful! Thank you so much, Jesse!

[€uroMeinke]

So we bought all these CDs and my PC still won't play mucis CDs, but we picked up some vinyl and I have a turntable wired to my PC so all of a sudden it looks like music from Song of the South is going to be getting lots of airplay...

[Mousey Girl]

I placed Daisy in the big cage...15 minutes later I watched her escape from the big cage only to crawl into the smaller cage. "Silly rodent."

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Took out the weed Wacker and mowed the back 9.
Bought Apollo 13 to see if I made it into any of the extra stuff. Retarded me got the full frame version. Need to take it back.

Going to Disneyland on Weds with the fam. yay!

[Prudence]

Last night was the annual strawberries and champagne reception for the "woman of the year" put on by the women's law caucus at school. This year, the award recipient was the new governor. A classmate and I were standing around trying to figure out how to mingle when a professor we don't even know introduced herself to us and asked it we'd met the governor yet. We hadn't, so she had us follow her and she introduced us. Yay! Meeting local legal celebrities! Plus champagne. I should have champagne before every property class; it would make the experience more palatable.

But now I'm back at work after two days out sick. I have more energy and it no longer hurts to talk, but now it hurts to breathe. Damn asthma + chest cold.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Took out the weed Wacker and mowed the back 9.You know, I hear a lot of guys are going for the "Brazillian" these days.

[MickeyLumbo]

You know, I hear a lot of guys are going for the "Brazillian" these days.

GD, come on man, post a link with pics.;)

[Kevy Baby]

GD, come on man, post a link with pics.;)Well, there is a recent photo of Bornieo mowing with Lickey Mumbo helping (in his own special way):

C'mon... what were you expecting???


http://www.jou.ufl.edu/people/faculty/jfreeman/record/lawnmowers72.jpg

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

That is damn funny...

[Prudence]

Do you ever wonder how Prudence spends her weekends? Probably not. When I'm not busy reading poorly written opinions from the 1800s, I get to work on my legal writing assignments. We pretend we're associates in a big firm and write memos. The professor gives us hypotheticals as if he were the supervising attorney. "A potential client came in and related these facts. Go research the applicable case law and evaluate whether or not we should take the case." Usually we're told to limit our work to certain aspects of the case because we are but 1Ls and easily confused. So I spend my weekends doing this (http://home.blarg.net/~prudence/main/other.html) in the hopes that some day I'll get a job that doesn't suck.

And in other news, spent part of the evening at the 'rents celebrating my dad's birthday. We played a card game. Ever played Pit? You pretend you're trading commodities. After a few hands, my dad thought it would be really funny to hold one of each kind of card so no one could win. And so he's laughing hysterically and the rest of us are really annoyed. And so he starts to trade again and we assume he's given up this game. But no, he's still doing it. He's having a hoot because he's making some point about corruption in the market and oooh, we all assumed we were playing the same game but he's demonstrating market control. No, we assumed we were playing a game as a family. And we're all mad, and my mom's so embarrassed she's crying, my husband never wants to go over there again, and my dad's just laughing and laughing about how he manipulated us. I just don't get it. I'm not conveying this well -- he's say he was going to play for real, and then manipulate again just because he thought it was funny to watch us try to trade and realize we couldn't. After he done this several times, the whole party just got up and left as a group, just fled the house without the usual goodbyes. We like to get together as an extended family and play board or card games. He's never done anything like this before. He wouldn't let us play. Now no one wants to do it again. I'm mad for me and mad that he humiliated my mom and just floored that "Mr. Ethics" would think that was funny.

And I can tell that it's way beyond my bedtime.

[Monorail Man]

So we bought all these CDs and my PC still won't play music CDs...

I've got a fix for that: (Mine was doing it as well)

1. Right Click on "My Computer", select "Manage"
2. Head to the Device Manager (Mangler)
3. Find your CD/DVD-ROM in the list, should be under CD-ROM/DVD Drives
4. Double Click it, to open the Properties window.
5. Hit the Properties tab.
6. Make sure the slider is all the way up, as well, make sure that "Enable Digital..." is checked. If it was set this way, uncheck the Digital option.
7. Try to play now.

[Kevy Baby]

After a few hands, my dad thought it would be really funny to hold one of each kind of card so no one could win. <snip> He's having a hoot because he's making some point about corruption in the market and oooh, we all assumed we were playing the same game but he's demonstrating market control.This belongs in the "Hell" thread!

Next time you see your father, will you smack him upside the head for me?

[€uroMeinke]

I've got a fix for that: (Mine was doing it as well)

1. Right Click on "My Computer", select "Manage"
2. Head to the Device Manager (Mangler)
3. Find your CD/DVD-ROM in the list, should be under CD-ROM/DVD Drives
4. Double Click it, to open the Properties window.
5. Hit the Properties tab.
6. Make sure the slider is all the way up, as well, make sure that "Enable Digital..." is checked. If it was set this way, uncheck the Digital option.
7. Try to play now.

Been there, done that - repeatedly
The thing still plays DVD's without a hitch, just won't do CDs.

[MerryPrankster]

I got back from Lake Tahoe last night. Awesome, awesome, awesome Spring skiing this year...the best ever!!! :cheers: :snap: :cheers:

I also finally got lucky...I played $20.00 on a quarter slot machine before I left yesterday and a won a $318.00 jackpot. I cashed out and collected my money...woohoo! My sister, who usually never gambles, won the $653.00 progressive on a nickle slot (of all things) at 2:00 AM two nights before. The only reason we were playing the nickle slots was to take advantage of the complimentary casino drinks. Lots of Lemon Drops...I paid for it the next day. My April fool's joke was on me, I couldn't get out of bed all day! :rolleyes:

[Kevy Baby]

I also finally got lucky...Congratulations on the loss of your virginity!

[Kevy Baby]

I'm bored

[MerryPrankster]

Congratulations on the loss of your virginity!

Thanks -- it was worth the wait!! ;)

[Not Afraid]

I'm bored

But, you're funny today!

[€uroMeinke]

So, I'm sitting here at home still sipping coffee, enjoying Françoise Hardy, amazed at how late the computer says it is. I took a shower, but still have to get dressed - we leave in an hour. Hmmmm, Sunday already and all I accomplished in the house was dishes and upgrading NA's virus scan (an evil task). I need another day - how much longer till we get a 4-day work week?

[Prudence]

How to transition to DST successfully: stay up nearly all night in a coughing fit. Then, after only 2 hours sleep, get up and drive 45 minutes to pick up husband after sleep test. Spend afternoon saying things like "is it only 2pm?"

Ish.

I should be briefing cases for my civ pro outline. But I'm not. I am sucked into the seductive embrace of apathy. My only accomplishment for the day will be finishing a load of laundry.

[MerryPrankster]

My only accomplishment for the day will be finishing a load of laundry.


You got me beat. Ahhhh, but I think it's going to rain...that's my excuse.

[belleh5]

So, I am talking to this guy on the phone, he gets off to go to church and I said, "ok talk to you later, have a good time". and he paused for a minute and said bye.

I feel so stupid!! :blush:

[€uroMeinke]

So, I am talking to this guy on the phone, he gets off to go to church and I said, "ok talk to you later, have a good time". and he paused for a minute and said bye.

I feel so stupid!! :blush:

Why? Was it the Pope?

[Prudence]

I ordered a book of reprinted ragtime music. Not only did they copy the sheet music, but they also reproduced the covers. And some of those covers are most definitely not politically correct. No, not at all. My favorite also has a charming little blurb about imagined festive gatherings. I'm fascinated by memorabilia that's in astoundingly bad taste -- even better if it's downright offensive.

Now who's going to hell.....

But not all of the songs are patently offensive. And maybe someday I can fulfill my dream of playing the piano at Disneyland when they have those breaks and invite audience members to give it a go.

[belleh5]

Why? Was it the Pope?


No, I just felt so dumb after I said "have a good time".

Oh well.

[Kevy Baby]

No, I just felt so dumb after I said "have a good time".

Oh well.Hopefully he wasn't going for a funeral!

[Gn2Dlnd]

Well, if he's not having a good time at church, what's the point of going? We have a Wurlitzer theater organ at ours, I always have fun. Church with showtunes!

[Gn2Dlnd]

Why? Was it the Pope?

HA! (too pooped to Pope)

[Baileykat]

Have you ever witnessed something that is now a burned image in your brain and keeps replaying itself and you don't know how to push STOP?

Today at Tumbling practice, one of Kat's teammates "thought" her coach was going to spot her...her coach wasn't looking at her and didn't see her going...The little girl went ahead and performed her round-off backhandspring (which she doesn't know how to do) ....

and ended up breaking her arm...really bad. LOUD pop bad! Dangling down from her body bad! I saw the WHOLE thing bad!

I can't get it out of my head. I know kids break arms all the time...Bailey broke his just this fall...but her's was really bad.

Aggghhh....if I didn't have to be up at 3:45am, I'd seriously think about a nice dose of wine to blur it out a bit!


Kat, thankfully, didn't see it happen.

[MickeyD]

I'm currently drinking wine and baking for tomorrow's bake sale. Luckily, (in case the two aren't a good combination) I baked some brownies earlier today as well.

Baileykat! I *hate* having images like that in my head. I don't even like it when SportsCenter replays pro athlete's injuries. And sometimes I still remember the *sound* of my ACL tearing, in my knee, over 12 years ago....it was like a "popping." :shudder:

[Baileykat]

I'm currently drinking wine and baking for tomorrow's bake sale. Luckily, (in case the two aren't a good combination) I baked some brownies earlier today as well.

Baileykat! I *hate* having images like that in my head. I don't even like it when SportsCenter replays pro athlete's injuries. And sometimes I still remember the *sound* of my ACL tearing, in my knee, over 12 years ago....it was like a "popping." :shudder:


Thanks MD!

Hopefully you aren't adding wine to your brownies? ;)

I'm having Julia Childs images here...

"Some fwar tha browanies...schome fwar me!" :p

[MickeyD]

Actually, I just discovered, quite by accident, that drinking wine while baking is a good way to keep from "sampling." With the taste of wine in my mouth, I've had no desire to taste what I'm baking.

I used to bake a lot more than I do now.

I used to weigh a lot more than I do now.

Coincidence?

[mousepod]

Nerd alert: the following post contains major comic geek activity. If you are at all offended by ridiculous amounts of geekiness, please skip this post. I'm sure there's something more interesting later in this thread.

Spent the entire afternoon and entirely too much money at APE - that's the Alternative Press Expo - here in San Francisco. I picked up a ton of cool comics, zines and books.

On the way there, I stopped at my friendly neighborhood art supply store and bought a little sketch book. I figured that in the spirit of the MousePod, I'd try to get as many cool artists as I could to do a sketch for me featuring a character with Mickey ears. Here's the final tally of who did what:

No ears (because I didn't ask them):
- Jhonen Vasquez
- James Sturm

No ears (because they didn't want to)
- Seth
- Adrian Tomine (he made fun of me for asking)

Mouse Ears (these folks are supercool)
- Christopher (of The Ghouly Boys)
- Omaha Perez
- Jaime Hernandez
- Gilbert Hernandez
- Mario Hernandez
- Melina Mena (she's new, and muy cool)
- Eric Knisley
- Daniel Clowes
- Lloyd Dangle
- Gris Grimly
- Ryan Claytor
- Louis Gonzales
- Silver (he's the guy that draws Kim Possible - he gave me a Naked Mole Rat with Mickey Ears!)

I have to remember to bring my sketchpad to the next show - it sucks that the San Diego show is the same weekend as DL's 50th...

[Ghoulish Delight]

No ears (because I didn't ask them):
- Jhonen Vasquez
Aaaargh, why not!?! I'd kill to see 'nny with ears! That'd be hillarious. Of course, you could probably forge a Happy Noodle Boy with ears and no one would know the difference.

[mousepod]

Aaaargh, why not!?! I'd kill to see 'nny with ears! That'd be hillarious. Of course, you could probably forge a Happy Noodle Boy with ears and no one would know the difference.

I admit that I wussed out. Jhonen had the only ridiculously long line there, and the Slave Labor Graphics folks were admonishing us "two items only, no sketches" - I only had my hc JTHM book and when I got up to the front of the line, I kind of stuck my sketchbook in front of JV and said, "They told us no sketches, but would you sign my sketchbook anyway?" He laughed and said "Is that what they're saying?" and proceeded to draw a quick Happy Noodle Boy anyway. I didn't want to push my luck.

Jaime Hernandez, on the other hand, gave me a cool Hopey with a cigarette danglin' and Mickey ears, and Beto went really geeky and drew a caricature of Jack Kirby with giant round ears. I'll post a couple of them tonight.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The only reason I'd ever go to a comicon is to meet Jhonen. *sigh* I do love broody poets with violent tendencies.

Today, I SWEAR, I'm going to be good. So far, so good. ;)

[wendybeth]

So, I was just looking in the Who's Online sector, and I discovered a MSN Spider in my profile. Yuck!!!! (Looking around for shoe to smack spider with). Also listening to the incredible cacaphony a hungry brood of Zebra finches can make- will these little beasties never wean themselves? Geeesh. Even the cats are getting irritated.

[FEJ]

Cooking a NY steak and Garlic Fries on the BBQ

[Kevy Baby]

Cooking a NY steak and Garlic Fries on the BBQGarlic Fries on the BBQ?

[€uroMeinke]

So, I payed hooky today - so I could catch up on the work I got behind last week - while I was at work - posting on LoT. I think my work/life balance is out of balance.

[Not Afraid]

Koyaanisqatsi?

[FEJ]

Garlic Fries on the BBQ?

Yep...

Use a aluminum pan, fill with fries and the garlic/oil/spice combo...mix up fries while steak is cooking...

they come out great


(I use Trader Sam..err. Joe's bagged garlic fries)



http://www.fejsez.com/lunch.jpg

This was the other day with potatoes and garlic/spices

Koyaanisqatsi?

love that movie

[Prudence]

So I'm sitting here watching the Miss USA pagent because my brain can't take any actual content at the moment. Now, I'm sure they're all lovely ladies in real life, but they way they're all primped and styled -- they are now some of the most homely women I've ever seen on teevee. All with ginormous foreheads. What is this? 1405?

And every single one of the evening gowns belongs on the fugly page. Every time another girl came out I'd think THAT is the ugliest gown! And then the next would come out and THAT would be the ugliest dress. I think my favorite gown had to be the one worn by Miss Pennsylvania USA -- I think she got confused about whether it was swim suit or evening gown!

And then I was listening to the obligatory justification for the swimsuit round. Oh yes, it's all about poise, self-confidence, and athleticism. Okay, then why not just send them out nekked? Dump the pasties and cocktail napkin and let's see how "athletic" they are. If it was good enough for classical sculpture it should be good enough for primetime, no?

Obviously I'm up past my bedtime....

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I can't believe that in a post-Paris Hilton world that we are trying to justify the swimsuit portion.

So where the hell is a halfway decent Mr. America competition that isn't about nasty bodybuilding? How about just "Cutest Guy"? I don't want some waxed and bronzed behemoth, I want sweet eyes and a winning smile. And no speedos, just the nice 'n short swim trunks, please.

Today I'm thinking over and over "you had caffeine yesterday, if you have it today you'll fvck yourself up." A friend mentioned that I should just drink less, but how do you throw out half a cup of perfectly good tea or coffee? I guess I should hunt down some half-caf, since I feel my patience today running on fumes. These loud kids are driving me nuts.

[mousepod]

I feel my patience today running on fumes. These loud kids are driving me nuts.

That's it, Mrs. S. You're on the line today.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

So I'm committed to staying at work until 7 tonight to catch up on some things and already I feel like breaking up with my work date. But I will not. I will stick through this. I will catch up. And while I'm waiting to catch up, I will break here. For a mo', at least.

[Kevy Baby]

So where the hell is a halfway decent Mr. America competition that isn't about nasty bodybuilding?What?!?

With all the hot guys you got on this board? Like, me.

And, well, me.

And if you prefer a man in uniform, you've got Commodore Swank! Toot toot!

[CoasterMatt]

So... is it bad for me to want every person wearing a "Raiders Nation" shirt to spontaneously combust?

[MerryPrankster]

So... is it bad for me to want every person wearing a "Raiders Nation" shirt to spontaneously combust?

No, that is not bad at all. As long as their trucks with the 2' by 3' Raider decals spontaneously combust with them. Looks like someone's been watching Spinal Tap again.

[Baileykat]

I'm just smiling....Kat did her back-handspring tonight at practice by herself for the first time! She was sooooo happy!

[Not Afraid]

We had a date at Disneyland tonight. I was in The OC and Chris needed a diversion. We had fun - even with it closing at 8:00. AND, there's a GIANT inflatible Sleeping Beauty Castle in the former Hunchback arena.

[wendybeth]

God, I miss DL. There were two moms at Tori's dance class talking about a past and upcoming DL visit today, and it was all I could do not to interrrupt- mainly to correct them on a few items of discussion. One had never been, and the other was a seasoned veteran of once who knew everything there was to know, and spent about 20 minutes giving out erroneous information. (Sigh). Did everyone know that the monorail goes through the DLH?:rolleyes:

I am literally counting the days.:D

[libraryvixen]

Did everyone know that the monorail goes through the DLH?:rolleyes:


Can't be better than coming off of HM this past February and hearing a dad tell his son, "Okay, let's go and watch the Country Bear Show... you know... like the one from the movie." :rolleyes:

[€uroMeinke]

So, I went to the park tonight after having "one of those day" I knew I had meetings but, today they started at 9:30 and ran together till 3:30. My brain was much, and I chose to ignore my boss' request to call hime back. I'll deal tomorrow. In the meantime I'm reading websites about Tokyo realizing that nothing will really prepare me for the trip, I will go, be overwhelmed, Smile braodly, and get lost immediately, and have a damn goof adventure. I'm ready for some play time.

[Kevy Baby]

Looks like someone's been watching Spinal Tap again.And odds are that it wasn't NA

[Not Afraid]

Hey! I've seen Tap many, many times - as well as the rest of their collaborations.

[CoasterMatt]

I haven't seen Tap in months - someone stole my DVD :(

[wendybeth]

So, I can't get online tonight. Do all the usual trouble shooting and speaking in tongues, and nada. Finally, I call Comcast Broadband, where I wait an interminable amount of time before a recording finally comes on and says they can't answer my call- would I please visit their website instead?:rolleyes:

It just went back online, but it's sluggish.

I did finally get some cleaning done, though.:D

[MickeyD]

So... is it bad for me to want every person wearing a "Raiders Nation" shirt to spontaneously combust?


No, in my opinion, all perfectly reasonable human beings wish for that to happen.

[Prudence]

I think this (http://twolumps.keenspace.com/d/20050411.html) sums up how I feel right now.

[MerryPrankster]

I just got back from Lake Tahoe. There is sooooo much snow this spring. Yesterday was like winter skiing; really cold with snow flurries. Cold, but very invigorating. I loved it. Northstar has such beautiful views of the lake.

Wendybeth~ We've been experiencing some weird problems with Comcast too. :mad:

[€uroMeinke]

So, it looks like I'll be traveling a lot in the coming months, as it stands now the itinerary is San Francisco for a day, Philadelphia for 3 days, and a week in Chicago - that's all work related, once home, we'll make ready for Tokyo. Busy times.

[Kevy Baby]

Going to Atlanta, Georgia for a meeting on the 25th. May go out early as I have never been there before.

[CoasterMatt]

Atlanta is nice, they've got one of the best Six Flags parks in the chain nearby (can you tell what I've been planning lately?)

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, it looks like I'll be traveling a lot in the coming months, as it stands now the itinerary is San Francisco for a day, Philadelphia for 3 days, and a week in Chicago - that's all work related, once home, we'll make ready for Tokyo. Busy times.
Don't forget a weekend in Palm Springs. (well, Indio, but the hotel's in Palm Springs).

[Baileykat]

Don't forget a weekend in Palm Springs. (well, Indio, but the hotel's in Palm Springs).

I'm sorry! My In-Laws live in Indio..well actually they live on the Salton Sea..but it's bleck just the same!

But you guys are going for fun!!!


I can't believe it's Friday again allready! I honestly can't remember where the last two weeks have gone! Swoosh!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm sorry! My In-Laws live in Indio..well actually they live on the Salton Sea..but it's bleck just the same!

But you guys are going for fun!!!Yes, the town's a little different when tens of thousands invade it for a concert.

[Not Afraid]

Oh yes! Coachella. This will be a busy couple of months.

[€uroMeinke]

I'm feeding on the music now

[Prudence]

So I got an A on my third legal writing memo. That's As on everything so far. Except that I'm totally baffled by our fourth memo assignment and it's worth 40% of our grade. I hope I get a clue between now and then...

[MickeyLumbo]

We had a date at Disneyland tonight. I was in The OC and Chris needed a diversion. We had fun - even with it closing at 8:00. AND, there's a GIANT inflatible Sleeping Beauty Castle in the former Hunchback arena.

:cool:
you saw the touch of magic! :-)


"Touch of Magic" will be touring the west region of the country on a nine-location tour, bringing the Magic to the Hispanic community. "Touch of Magic" is an unforgettable experience where Hispanic event attendees will encounter a unique, dome-shaped, Disney-branded structure, where the façade will resemble Sleeping Beauty Castle. All self-contained and measuring 40 feet in diameter and 25 feet tall, three large screens will showcase elements of the 50th anniversary through a three-minute interactive show inside the dome.

:snap: adios

[Matterhorn Fan]

I wanna go to Disneyland.

[Not Afraid]

I wanna go to Disneyland.

You have a hotel AND a cat waiting for you. :evil:

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I can't wait to see the new 50th show tomorrow.

[wendybeth]

I wanna go to Disneyland.

So?? Are you coming down/over/whatever for the Geekfest???? Airfare is on sale right now.....


So, I've been hauling ass at work, because we go on vacation next week (to Cleveland! :rolleyes: ) and I think I've made about three posts here this week. I have been checking in and reading, but I've not been able to spend any quality time here, and I am going through withdrawals! I will have to commandeer my SIL's comp during vacation. Anyway, I have the next few days off, so I will be sure to waste- er, spend, lots of time hanging out here. Beats the hell out of cleaning.:D

[MerryPrankster]

Soooo...I guess I better get ready for my neighbor's son's First Communion soon. Mass at 11:00 am and monster party at 2:00 pm. I have a feeling this is going to be huge. The boy is the only son and youngest child. We call him the prince. (He's a very sweet little guy.) Relatives have been flying in all week for the event. Good thing their house is like a big hotel. They also serve the best mexican food ever. And I think they've all been cooking for a few days now. My husband can't stop talking about their food. All I have to say is....no matter what, no tequila shots for me!! :eek:

Wendybeth -- I think you would enjoy this party.

[Kevy Baby]

...because we go on vacation next week (to Cleveland! :rolleyes: )...
Since when is Cleveland considered a vacation? About the only thing I would want to see there is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[wendybeth]

Since when is Cleveland considered a vacation? About the only thing I would want to see there is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

About the only thing to see there is the R&RHOF. Hence, the :rolleyes:.*

(Going to visit a relative).



*There is also a "thriving Amish community"! Whoo hoo!!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[€uroMeinke]

So saw my old college room mate tonight and in my catching up had to explain the disney thing, the fact that I met most my friends on the internet, and why people associate the € symbol with me. He will be going to our 20th reunion next month. I will not, but I sispect I've given him some stories to tell...

[Not Afraid]

I was at the DLR today for almost 8 hours and I didn't ride one attraction. Maybe this should be posted in the "confessions" thread instead.

[Kevy Baby]

Checked out the new "Disney Treasures" book. Had to buy.

We tried to figure out how much it is going to end of costing to purchase the entire Oszlewski (sp?) Disneyland. We guessed about $10,000. The Sleeping Beauty Castle is awesome. There will be a Z-guage train that (initially) runs around Main Street but MAY eventually go around the entire park. They will be setting up the entire Main Street in the Gallery for the 5th. It will be 6' long (the Ozslewski Main Street; the 5th won't be 6' long).

[Not Afraid]

So, yesterday at the DLR was "Lisa is Invisible Day". I was ankle-bruised by a couple of strollers, walked into by at least 6 people, the waitress at TJ's had me on ignore and I generally felt as if I didn't exist. Very strange experience for someone who is fairly loud and almost 6' tall and usually VERY visible.

[CoasterMatt]

That's very odd, Lisa; yesterday we were actually looking for you at the resort... Maybe you really WERE invisible yesterday :D

[Not Afraid]

See!

[wendybeth]

See!

(looking around)

Who said that?

;)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I didn't see any of you Sunday. Maybe I was invisable...

[Prudence]

So, today I went for a snack break with a guy I used to know ages ago from local Citadel BBSs. He now works downstairs in our IS department. so we got caught up. And he's still in contact with all these people I used to know -- only like here, I don't know their "real" names. It's been a weird day as time loops over and I'm connected with my even more unstable 1993 self.

[Kevy Baby]

Disneyphile, Frodo Potter, GusGus and I were at the resort last night as well. But

We didn't get there until around 6:30
We had dinner at Hook's Point
We didn't make it into the park until about 10:20 - and that was only to look at the new "Disney Treasures" book at the Music Store (thanks Mickey Lumbo) followed by the obligatory visit to our artwork hanging on the walls at Disneyana.

[Not Afraid]

We were at TJ's then in AP Lounge until about 10.

Funny.

[CoasterMatt]

The Elijah Wood spotting was after the park had ended it's normal operating day...

[Prudence]

So....

So, Venezia was giving me hints about memo 4 -- we're not supposed to talk about content/research/etc. But we can say "hey, how's it going?" So I said I was stuggling with the research. And she tells me -- remember what he said in class, "you know more than you think." And I'm totally baffled. So I been searching cases and decided to actually go and look at some law review articles to see what's going on.

And lo and behold, published in a 2004 issue of the Seattle University Law Review, is an article called "You know more than you think" talking about this statute.

I am such a dork. I feel better now, though. At least I'm for sure on the right track.

[Claire]

My boy friend's back from his six year hiatus in freakin Montana and I suspect he's finally realized he's bi, but I'm not sure he's going to admit it to me any time soon. Our history is too complicated, and I'm sad. Most likely I'll just ask at some point. Or point to different guys and ask his opinion......:confused: Something happened in Montana and he's clammed up. I'm trying not to rush him, but he's so changed. :( I think my dear friend fell in love. He's cut us all off for about 18 months and now he's like a wounded dog on my door step.....I have so many questions....I hate being patient. And I'm so glad he's back.

Chloe's sick....had a temp of 104.5+ for a few hours last night, so I missed Cassidy's school play. I saw it earlier in the day, but I was really looking forward to seeing it again. Chloe girl scared me, mumbling and laughing in her sleep, finally responded to an acetaminophen/ibruprofen cocktail. Now she's at 101 degrees and asleep next to me on the couch. I'm getting nervous about all our weekend plans going to hell......the girlie is definitely sick and I'm exhausted.

[Baileykat]

Claire - that stinks! Give Chloe extra hugs from me! I hate when they get high fevers...Bailey does it often...And we've done the mumbling/hallucinating thing as well...("Mommie, I can't get out of the tree!" when he was wide awake staring at me!)

Of course, you want to rush them to the Dr...Been there, done that! Been totally humilated by nurses who say.."Did you give him some Motrin? Well..lets try a little more." Fever breaks..kid is fine! Geesh!

Maybe it's a 24 hour thing and she'll be all well tonight!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, just got back from our quarterly all-hands meeting. Wow, what a difference between working here and at my last job. The company broke $100 million in revenue, a record for us, and, assuming we meet projections for next quarter, will complete 7 straight years of revenue growth, something no other company in our industry can claim. They celebrated by giving free t-shirts marking the $100 million to the whole company. Little and lame, but I've always been of the opinion that how much free crap a company gives out is a good indicator of its health.

So it's been good to know that my tenure here is dependant on my performance, not on accountants trying to make a profit where there is none.
So yeah, it's a nice feeling that

[Prudence]

Apparently my dad and aunt are using the proceeds from my grandmother's estate to take the whole famn damily on an Alaskan cruise. Fortunately, if this does happen they've magically picked the week after my summer term final. And I so mean magically, because it's my out-of-work cousin who's been doing the planning and would never have dreamed of asking when I (or any other family member) was available. My aunt and I in the same place for a week...my husband swears my aunt and I could be mother/daughter.

[€uroMeinke]

So - like usual, I waited to the last minute to make my travel arrangements for a conference I'm going to in May. So of course the conference hotel is booked, as is the rather old school swank hotel we usually stay at. So, I suggest a some swanky digs, that I always wanted to stay at - and the have a room, a delux room - we'll, I have to attend the conference right?

This was a bad lesson to learn - the company should have put me in a travel lodge out by the airport. I'm happy they didn't.

[Not Afraid]

And, he is staying in these swanky digs WITHOUT ME! Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!

At least I get to go to Tokyo.

[€uroMeinke]

And, he is staying in these swanky digs WITHOUT ME! Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!

At least I get to go to Tokyo.

And swanky digs await us there as well as tasty golden morsels on a stick - and then there's always fugu...

[Kevy Baby]

I have an 8:00 a.m. flight tomorrow morning. It is now 10:15 p.m.

I guess I should start packing.

[Kevy Baby]

I have an 8:00 a.m. flight tomorrow morning. It is now 10:15 p.m.

I guess I should start packing.Cool. Susan just packed for me. I love this woman!!!!

[Kevy Baby]

I have an 8:00 a.m. flight tomorrow morning. It is now 10:15 p.m.

I guess I should start packing.Cool. Susan just packed for me. I love this woman!!!!Isn't it considered bad form to quote one's self?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Not at all. The Commodore does it all the time. And in the third person, too!

Toot!

[Kevy Baby]

Hello from Atlanta. I think I'll go have dinner now.

[Stan4dSteph]

Hello from Atlanta. I think I'll go have dinner now.Be sure to visit The Varsity while you're there. Delightfully bad-for-you food.

"What'll ya have?"

[Kevy Baby]

Be sure to visit The Varsity while you're there. Delightfully bad-for-you food.

"What'll ya have?"Thanks for the tip. I looked it up and I am headed there now. Then off to the cemetary where MLK Jr. and Margaret Mitchell are buried, then maybe the Coke Museum.

Last night, I got lost looking for a restaurant that the hotel suggested. I stopped and asked for directions (turns out that I was given wrong directions), the woman said to try the restaurant called Agave right down the street (which turned out to be quite good).

While waiting for my table, I struck up a conversation with a couple and then with one man who was there with his family. The family invited me to have dinner with his family, which I ended up doing. Very wonderful evening!

Well, off to The Varsity (http://www.thevarsity.com).

[€uroMeinke]

So, it's almost 10:30 and I just poured my first cup of coffee for the day. Thanks to the cloud cover - and did we have some rain? - I slept in way later than usuall complete with an rather pleasent extended stay in the dream world. Perhaps the aftermath of attending a most increadible multi-media extravaganza of a seder. I've got some time till the next commitment of the day, and will continue to sip coffee until then.

[Baileykat]

We are enjoying a nice relaxing day of doing mostly nothing...Slept late..had coffee and read the paper...Quick trip to the grocery store...Turkey, Bacon and Cheddar sandwhiches for lunch....

Now sitting on the floor playing "Bratz dolls" and watching "Neverending Story" with Kat!

Windows are open, breeze blowing thru..it's a great day!

[Prudence]

So, watch "Pillow Talk" or work on finishing civ pro outline?

Hmmm....

[wendybeth]

In the midst of a snowstorm. I hear it's in the mid 70's at home.:rolleyes:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The family invited me to have dinner with his family, which I ended up doing. Very wonderful evening!I'll never believe that you talked complete strangers into taking you home. :p

Today....the usual slow, mind-numbing Monday morning...then home for lunch and to post incessantly through the evening.....and then missing my sweetie as he flies to San Fran for a night. :(

Am I the only crazy one who thinks it's odd to refer to a loved one as "baby" but "babe" seems perfectly ok? :confused:

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, after getting home way too late after drinking way too much for religious reasons, I'm now at work, preparing to fly to San Francisco for one night. Flight's at 6, conference crap all day tomorrow, then fly back at 8 tomorrow night. AND I'm going to be in San Francisco during Passover....yes, being surrounded by the best sourdough bread in the world and not being able to eat any of it is a special kind of torture.

But it's not all bad. Turns out my company is cool (this is one of many reasons it's cool) and if you've got an after work flight, they let you go home at 2 to get ready. So that's nice. And I'm working on convincing my partner in crime that's going with me to hit up this place (http://www.jazzbistrosf.com/) for dinner, which is walking disatance from our hotel. That'd make it worth it.

[Not Afraid]

What I will do today: Laundry, water plants, call my Dr., study for RE exam, schedule catsitters, clean, make evil dentist appointment.

What I want to do today: Read new books by contemporary Japanese authors, plan Tokyo to do, think about packing list some more, contemplate shoes.

[Prudence]

Finished stupid final writing assignment last night and stayed up way late to finish editing and ship it off. Today is my day to get called on on contracts and I need to review the material that I don't recall ever having read before. Still waiting for word on which cruise line/rooms my uncle booked for our August trip.

[wendybeth]

So, we went to the Science center to check out BodyWorlds, and it turns out they had a special, where you could get into the Center, see BodyWorlds, and also go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Only about $30 per person). We went to downtown Cleveland, which is weirdly industrial looking, but has some cool architecture, and parked down by the Lake Erie waterfront. After checking out the museum, we did the Science Center and BodyWorlds, which was not at all as gross as I had imagined it might be. (Tori loved it). Then, we went to the Hard Rock Cafe and pigged out.

Great day, and Cleveland really does rock.:cool:

[Not Afraid]

You know, I've never been to Cleveland. My Dad was from Ohio, Geneva on the Lake, just East of Cleveland. I was conceived and almost born in North Canton, OH. I've been back there once, but I always have felt blessed that I got out with just 3 months to spare making me the first native Californian in my family. Apparently I still have cousins there, but I don't know them from Adam.

I'm glad you're having fun! It sounds like an adventure.

[Kevy Baby]

I'll never believe that you talked complete strangers into taking you home. :pThis would surprise you? Me?

Actually, we shared dinner at the restaurant. Right across from Atlanta's oldest cemetary Oakland Cemetary) which I visited the next day and saw the grave of Margaret Mitchell and lots of other dead people.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So...that was an interesting trip.

I did manage to get to that Jazz bar. Gotta love it, just a short walk from the hotel, no cover charge, just walked in, listened to the tail end of the band's set, and had a drink. Yay.

The work stuff was good, met the people I needed to meet, stayed awake through most of the presentations. The Moscone Center in SF is incredible. And the setup in the main hall for the keynotes was insane...about 300 feet of 20 foot+ tall plasma screens and LED grids. Full stadium lighting and sound system. A little over the top for this show, but damned cool none the less. One freaky moment in one of the smaller session when a presenter stopped mid sentence, wobbled, then collapsed, falling off the little 2 foot stage. Most likely he was just exhausted/stressed from the travel and such, nothing serious, but scary to witness.

[mousepod]

OK, this is getting silly. Another LoTer comes to my fair city and denies me the opportunity to buy them a cocktail... Glad you enjoyed Moscone, GD.

As for me... I finally took a break in my ridiculous job to catch up here and finally get the new MousePod up. And, we took my mom-in-law and her boyfriend to a Giants game and they actually won. Soooo... yay.

[Ghoulish Delight]

OK, this is getting silly. Another LoTer comes to my fair city and denies me the opportunity to buy them a cocktail... Glad you enjoyed Moscone, GD.
Belive me, it killed me to not be able to see ANY of the people I know in the area. But I landed at 7:30PM on Monday, had dinner with colleagues, went to bed, spent all Tuesday at the conference schmoozing until 6PM, then had to get into a cab to catch an 8:30 flight out. The half hour at the jazz bistro at 9:30 at night was the only down time I had.

[wendybeth]

Cleveland Update:

Went to the zoo yesterday, and had a great time. Today, it was a two hour drive on the Ohio turnpike to African Safari wildlife park, where we got to drive through and feed such famous savannah creatures as the Northern elk, buffalo and, of course, the llama. :rolleyes:

Actually, it was fun- the elk followed our rig all over the place, and we even named one of them, #49- Joe. Got some great pics of Joe stealing Eric's feed bucket. We did see some zebra's and camels, but they were not out in the open. After the 'safari' we went to Johnson's Island, which is located on Lake Erie, and used to house confederate POW's. We could see Cedar Point from there- looks like a great park, but it's not open until May 8th.:(

[MerryPrankster]

Hey, Wendy! Sounds like you're on a busy schedule and having a wonderful time. I'm enjoying your updates. :) Too bad about Cedar Point. But you did get to the zoo, I've been there on many a visit. Did the freak snow storm pass through? How do you like that "lake effect"?

[wendybeth]

Hey, Wendy! Sounds like you're on a busy schedule and having a wonderful time. I'm enjoying your updates. :) Too bad about Cedar Point. But you did get to the zoo, I've been there on many a visit. Did the freak snow storm pass through? How do you like that "lake effect"?

Lol- the storm hit the day we arrived. By Sunday, we had six inches of snow, but it had all melted by Monday afternoon. Downtown Cleveland didn't get any snow, which is really weird, as everywhere else was inundated. I was very impressed by the zoo- very cool place, and they even have an area where you can 'camp' overnight! (We may do that on another visit).

[€uroMeinke]

OK, this is getting silly. Another LoTer comes to my fair city and denies me the opportunity to buy them a cocktail...

So....What are you doing on the 11th?

[Not Afraid]

I'm staying at home.


Whaaaaaaaa!

[mousepod]

So....What are you doing on the 11th?

Buying you a cocktail :cheers:

[lindyhop]

Successful shoe shopping today. :) I took NA's advice and went to Nordstrom but nothing there was the combination of comfortable and skirt-compatible I was looking for. Then I remembered my old standby, the Easy Spirit store, and I found a couple of pairs that will do nicely. I still need something in brown or tan so I'll have to check out South Coast Plaza when I go back to work next week. But at least I can retire the black Mary Janes that look comfortable but aren't.

[Kevy Baby]

We did see some zebra's and camels...It's always fun when you can see the cigarettes.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I just ate an apple.

[surfinmuse]

I am laughing out loud at this:

Where's My Rake? (http://www.starterupsteve.com/swf/rake_bush4.html)

flash cartoon, quick-load, NOT work-safe, and roughly PG-13 or so for language, etc. and requires audio

[Not Afraid]

LOL! That was soooo bad - and funny.

[Matterhorn Fan]

I'm reading the new Mickey Monitor.

Apparently a new Irish pub will be opening at Pleasure Island. I quote: "one of Ireland's best-known chefs, Kevin Dundon, will be whipping up the Irish fare with some modern flair."

Potatoes and mutton stew, anyone? I'll have the cream of ________ soup.

[MerryPrankster]

I just planted a bunch of Zinnias in my front yard. Right now I'm waiting for the neighbors and their dog to go back inside before I spray the 'Liquid Fence', a spray concoction that actually keeps the deer away. It stinks so baaaaad, like rotten eggs. But it's the only thing that I've found that works. Humans can't really smell it after a couple of days. But right after I spray it....OMG!!

[Prudence]

sooo....one final down, two to go. It's so damn frustrating to study so much content and then so little of it is on the exam. Where was the venue? Where was the forum non conveniens? Where was that damn York case that had my knickers in a twist for days? At least it's over. Why am I still up? Gah.

[Kevy Baby]

I wonder how early people are going to start lining up tomorrow (if not already)?

[Not Afraid]

Soooooo.........I had three fillings removed today, one inlay put in and 2(!) temporary crowns installed. Following this fun, I went to Starbucks, to the Bank and to Petsmart. As I was playing with the adoption kitties I started to hurt. By the time I got home the anathetic had worn off and my mouth was throbbing. A quick call to my Dentist and a call to the pharmacy by him and Vicodin relief, here I come!

It should make for a fun day in the Park tomroow. Wheee!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oy.

Soooo...

Where to begin. First, the dentist. After getting that wisdom tooth that was causing me horrific pain pulled, and having one appointment for a return checkup postponed by the dentist, I finally got in yesterday. First checkup in 8 years. Surprise, surprise, the news was not good. Doctor came in, asked if I was having any pain, which I'm not. He looked at my X-rays, then a look inside my mouth, and said, "Uuuh, are you sure you don't have any pain?" Yeah, that bad. Minimum 3 cavities (baring finding collateral damage once the drilling begins), one almost to the nerve. My other 3 wisdom teeth are all over the place and will require a trip to the oral surgeon. And I'm sure I've got some degree of periodontal disease. See, this is why I don't go to the dentist. Okay, maybe this is the result of me not going to the dentist. Maybe.

But my gums don't bleed when I brush or floss, that counts for something right?

And on top of all that, I'm considering switching doctors 'cause, while this guy did an excellent job extracting my tooth, something about the way he does business rubs me the wrong way. He seems to be constantly trying to sell elective cosmetic procedures. As a matter of fact, his assistant admitted to me point blank that he has trained her to push them. That bugs me big time, especially when isntead of telling my all of my options for filling materials, he just put on a video about gold fillings and left the room. So I don't know.

Meanwhile, I'm sick. Gots me a cold, I'm on day 3. It seems to be progressing quickly, only 1 day of sore throat (I've had sore throats that last a week, it's miserable), one day of minor stuffiness, and last night was major congestion and coughing. Today, I'm floating through work on daytime Tylenol cold, wee. I've been chugging OJ, taking my multivitamin, and sucking down cold-eze like nobody's business. My goal is to be healthy by tomorrow because I've got birthday festivities for this weekend. Nothing worse than being sick on your birthday.

[mousepod]

GD, I feel your pain. I, too spent way too many years ignoring the dentist and wound up having to undergo some major work - mostly extractions and crowns. Like you, my gums are basically healthy so none of that creepy surgery, but still...

In my own little universe, I'm coming to terms with the fact that my "allergies" are perhaps actually a crappy cold. In a way, it's bad because now I'm officially "sick". On the other hand, colds tend to wind down, while allergies can rage on through the season, so there's a little solace there.

I am sitting at my desk at work right now, hoping that we'll close the office early today so I can get home and continue editing the weekend Special Edition MousePod. I've listened to the first 2 official Disneyland podcasts and was a little underwhelmed by the perspective offered there. For example, without a real Disney POV, there was absolutely no way to communicate how cool the fireworks are and why so many hardcore fans are coming away from the display with tears in their eyes. Luckily, some amazing people from right here (you know who you are) phoned in their impressions of the 5th to my hotline and I have them all saved on my hard drive. Sometime tomorrow, I'll finish a very special show that features more of your voices than mine. (By the way, the Hotline is still open and will remain open at least all summer, so feel free to call anytime with Disney feedback and/or comments - especially if you're "on the scene")

I know I'm probably repeating myself, but the LoT community never stops amazing me. You are such wonderful people - I'm so so happy that I was invited in.

[wendybeth]

Right back at ya, MousePod- we're happy to have you here!:snap::cheers::snap:

[Baileykat]

Sooo...I'm cleaning up cat puke! Why does my cat not chew his food? Blech!
And WHY..does he always eat like there's no tomorrow, then walk to the middle of the living room and puke?

And how many times will it take before he realizes that the carpet is not dirt and no amount of scratching at it will cover up the puke... :rolleyes:


And why am I the only one who will clean it up?

:rolleyes:

[Kevy Baby]

"Bailey..did you take a shower?" "Yes..and I used soap..even on my body!"Laughing heartily at this. And then realizing I am probably laughing at myself for I feel quite confident that I uttered such reasonable logic in my younger days (like my 30's).

[Kevy Baby]

GusGus: "What would you like for dinner?"

Rent-A-Child: "Either a bean and cheese burrito or Mexican food."

GG: "What's the difference?"

The RAC: "I like Dirty Dancing!"


Ah the logic of a brain-damaged teenager.

[Prudence]

Why does my cat not chew his food? Blech!


My vet said they don't really chew, they mash the food against the roof of their mouth and swallow and it just digests in their stomach. Except for the parts they throw up on the one piece of laundry I left on the floor.

[Tref]

Except for the parts they throw up on the one piece of laundry I left on the floor.

Then why do you persist on leaving that one piece of laundry on the floor? Face it, you're giving the cat mixed signals. Woe for the cat! When you see a piece of laundry on my floor, you damn well know for sure why it is there.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Following Tref around on the board.

[€uroMeinke]

So, today I slept in for the first time in a long time - it's like after 1:00 PM and I'm still on my first cup of coffee. First Coachella, then Disney - mix in a few work days in there and sheesh was I exhausted. I'm looking forward to a day of no commitments to anything. Tomorrow though, it's back to the park!

[surfinmuse]

So, I was just musing today on how time flies, clichéd I konw, but true nonetheless. Seems like it was only a scant month ago when we went to check out the CA Tower of Terror for the first time last year, Mother's Day weekend 2004. Where did the year go? (yet another cliché, sorry, albeit a rhetorical one).

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm sitting here wanting to waste my time....I have ten minutes until I'm needed up front again....can't do anything in 10 min.....

I'm wishing I were at home so I could make a new avatar and sig line....but I know that when I get home I'm going to take a nap and do a bunch of other stuff and I won't get around to it....it's kind of a bummer.

I'm also wishing we could have worn the birthday stickers for a whole Sunday at the park. Oh well, our first birthday stickers ever, so it was cool nonetheless.

[Prudence]

So I'm supposed to be working on my property outline but I'm really watching HP and the Chamber of Secrets. It's the duel sceen. I should be contemplating constructive eviction, but I'm really contemplating whether I'd rather be stranded on a deserted island with Branagh or Rickman. Actually, given my present train of thought this belongs in the confession thread.

[Prudence]

So..........

I'M DONE!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

[Not Afraid]

Soooooo...... Since filling were removed last week from 3 teeth (in prep for a crown), I've had LOTS of pain - vicodin-worthy pain. So I went yesterday to get a root canal done on one of my molars. After cruel tests by the dentist (D: Are you sensative to cold? Me: Yes. D:Get the ice.) it was discovered that I need TWO root canals. So, now I'm on a strict timeline for getting these done and the crown put on BEFORE Tokyo on June 3rd. WHEEEEE. I love dental work :rolleyes:

[Prudence]

Major bummer, NA! But better RC now than abcess in Tokyo. Wouldn't THAT be fun!

[Not Afraid]

Horrors!

[Stan4dSteph]

I'm getting ready to go to bed. Productive day today though. Got an article written and submitted. :) Good night all you West Coasties.

[Gemini Cricket]

"Stand up..."

New Dave Matthews Band CD is a playin' and nothing's gonna bring me down...

:)

Happy happy Brad Davehead!

[wendybeth]

Nighty-night, Steph.:)

[MickeyD]

I'm in the midst of writing the two papers that are due tomorrow....I have about one page left to do on one of them, and three on the other....but my productivity has come to a crashing halt because my stomach is really upset. :(

[mhrc4]

*yawn*

getting ready to go do digital photography for a short film. Were shooting up in central LA today, 101 and Santa Monica Blvd.

[Mousey Girl]

I am getting ready for work (aka avoiding getting ready for work bye reading LoT). m The boys just went off to breakfast. I am thinking about stopping by the store to get something for lunch...bagles sound good... *sigh* It is gonna be a long, hot day and our AC isn't working.

[mousepod]

...took the red-eye to NYC on Thursday night. Spending the weekend at Mom and Dad's.
When I called into work on Friday and said I was working from "home," it was technically true, although it was about 3000 miles away from the home I imagine they thought I was referring to.

Anyway, last night I went to the final concert of New York's Metro Mass Choir at Town Hall. My kid sister is a soloist, so I wanted to show my support. She was fantastic!

I recorded the whole show with a stealth mic and my minidisc recorder and grabbed some photos and lo-res video with my digi camera. Since I'm not spending as much time here on the boards this weekend as I normally do, I figured I'd share a little of the show with you - so here's a three minute excerpt (http://homepage.mac.com/obstbaum/iMovieTheater8.html) .

I'm so proud of her!

[Not Afraid]

WHOA! She is fantastic!

[surfinmuse]

yeah Jesse, you should be so proud, she is fantastic! I also loved her rendition of the re-arrangement (a la Parisian Cafe?) of The Rainbow Connection you posted earlier.

[Gn2Dlnd]

She kicks LeAnn Rimes ass.

(Are you secretly creating a fan base here, so that when she records her first Disney cover album it will make both of you rich? Reserve me one copy.)

[Baileykat]

I'm cooling off!

We were up early..out the door at 8:00am...sat thru 3 1/2 hours of cheerleading tryouts...drove thru Wendy's for lunch (got 3 free frosty's!), sat in the HEAT (95 degrees here!) and watched Bailey's baseball game!

Stupid little league rules...if you run out of time and can't finish the inning, it reverts back to the previous inning's score! We were up to bat, top of the 6th, caught up and were ahead by 1! Then they called the game! Stupid little league rules!

Kat's at a sleep over, husband is on a houseboat in Tennessee (that sucks too!) and Bailey and I are going to go out for Mexican food! I hear a Margarita calling my name!

[blueerica]

Nice cold margarita -- Hmmm... :cheers:

(Where's my margarita icon? ;) )

[MickeyD]

My class is over. No more homework till September. I need a nap.

[Kevy Baby]

My class is over. No more homework till September. I need a nap.WHOO-HOO!!!

MickeyD has no class!

[Prudence]

Sitting around on the couch -- reading the bazillion emails from the past week -- putting off the giant mound of laundry -- wondering why it's not warm here.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Laundry. Laying around after staying up late. Pulled out the fans to deal with heat. Feeling low energy today.

[UvaGirl]

Work. Monday morning here. Still getting over a rather large weekend. Ergh.

[BarTopDancer]

Recovering from a very stressful semester and a very late night.

I Passed MATH! YAY!!!!!!!!

Doing laundry, going to be attacked by Costco in a bit, preparing for next weekend. Catching up with everything and everyone I've neglected the last 16 weeks. I have over 2k undread posts. I am not even going to try.

[wendybeth]

Woke up early, with Tori's cat hanging on my ankle. (Again). I'm losing my issues with declawing....

Cleaned all morning, and am now doing a hilite on a friend. (She's processing). Then, dinner and total sloth mode.

[Baileykat]

Trying to stay inside! It's only 109! Don't know what I'm complaining about?! :rolleyes:

Waiting for Bailey to get home from his first ice skating adventure! He's never been before and a friend invited him...so out the door he went in pants, a sweatshirt and gloves... :rolleyes:

Later is a trip to the grocery store! Joy of joys...suppose I should plan something for dinner..but I am uninspired.

Tomorrow...Revenge of the Sith! Whoo hooo!

[MickeyD]

For the first time since last August, I'm about to leave work before 9:30 on a Sunday....actually, I'd already be out of here except a teen begged me to stay while he goes home to get a form I have to sign. :D People keep asking me, so what are you going to do with yourself tonight? The answer is cook dinner.

[blueerica]

Thinking about falling asleep or just washing my face or something.

[blueerica]

What would you do for a Klondike bar?

[€uroMeinke]

So, I'm sitting in a swanky hotel room in Chicago on my last leg of my conference laden May, looking forward to going home - so we can turn around and fly to Tokyo. My boss has already left me messages about what I need to do tomorrow, since he'll be missing the opening. I haven't returned his calls - and don't intend to till tomorrow. I just want to indulge the fantasy that this is a pleasure trip for just a little while longer. But honestly I must return some time without the commitments and with Not Afraid. I love this city.

[Kevy Baby]

So why am I sitting here, reading LoT at 7:48 when I need to feed the dragons, finished getting dressed, stop and pick up some breakfast and get to work by 8:00 (its a 30+ minute drive)?

Why dagnabit?!?

[mhrc4]

im jealous of EuroMeinke, i want to be going to Tokyo too, hopefully within the next year...

its 8:21 and I am sittnig here reading LoT, not wanting to finish getting ready and head into my client, even though its only ~10 minutes away....


...its only half past 8, but i dont care, its 5 o'clock somewhere!

[Prudence]

Only one grade in so far -- and it was the last final we took! What's up with the other grades?! Anyhow, so far I have an A in contracts. Which is pretty funny because I didn't really prepare or remember any of the cases we studied. But I'm not complaining!

[Kevy Baby]

If you are in need of grades, there is a real nice one on the Northbound 101 going out of San Luis Obispo. It's Cuesta Grade, which I am told is rather silly since "Cuesta" loosley translated means "grade": "Grade Grade"

But then again, there is also a "Laguna Lake" in SLO.

[BarTopDancer]

Only one grade in so far -- and it was the last final we took! What's up with the other grades?!

They like to make you sweat! This semester I was lucky. My online class was updated real time and my Oceanography teacher told us to email him. The grades don't hit the system until mid-June.

[blueerica]

I'm considering actually typing up and cleaning up what I wrote for Inspiration.

Maybe I'll do it manana...

Manana is good enough for me!

[Not Afraid]

Manana. Manana...........Damn you! ;)

(We came home, BTW)

[Kevy Baby]

So, only 524 more minutes to go on this render.

I think I'll go to bed.

[€uroMeinke]

So Memorial Day, all together relaxing, and all together over too quickly. Now to just get through the next 3 days of work so I can jump on yet another airplane. I think we've got most of what we need, spent way too much at Target, but then that is the curse of going to target.

So summer has unofficially begun, and the crowds at the park show it, the birthday celebration is coming fast, but I'm already waiting for fall to come and I can be a bit more selfish.

[MerryPrankster]

I was going to say something, but it's way too hard to type. The = keeps popping up. I should drink some water, I'm going to feel like crap tomorrow.

[€uroMeinke]

So I think あなたのロボットに私を示しなさい may be a helpful phrase for me to learn.

[Not Afraid]

Yeah, I think so too. WTF?

[AllyOops!]

I wanted to pop in and say hi..

It's been almost a month since I last posted. My beloved Grandfather died suddenly a few weeks ago. He was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer (Glioblastoma) about 7 months ago, but was in remission. His tumor hadn't grown back yet, he was no longer undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, and was feeling wonderful.

Ironically, he was in an accident and died. Prior to that, I had been in the hospital. As I came out of my brief coma and was released, my Grandpa slipped into his. Talk about a whammy.

We just had his funeral on Memorial Day weekend, on the anniverary of my
best friend Robin's death. Like my other Grandpa's funeral (he passed away last May) it was absolutely touching, beautiful and a celebration of his life that he would have loved more then anything.

I have lost somebody I love every month of May for four years now, this being year number four.

It has taken me awhile to decide if I wanted to share something so emotional. However, being that this Board is relatively private and filled with all of the wonderful people that I love, I wanted to share. (I learned the hardest way never to open myself up.)

I hope everyone is well. :)

~A

[Drince88]

Sorry to hear about all your hard times {{hugs}}

[BarTopDancer]

I wanted to pop in and say hi..



You're ALIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


{{{{HUGS to my Allybell!!!!!!!!!!!}}}}

I'm all for anialiating the month of May :evil: :p

[Prudence]

Wait, YOU were in a coma? Are you okay? I'm sorry May sucks so much for you. My loss month is December. Make sure you get lots of hugs -- real life and virtual.

I'm currently at home on the couch -- one cat on my legs (reluctantly moved aside for the laptop) and one cat buried under the blankets falling onto the floor.) And based on the feeling in my face, it's time to move from the Alazo-something or other to the Oxycodone something or other. All I've done today, aside from the procedure, is nap. Grrrr. Hate groggy.

[wendybeth]

(((((Ally)))))

I'm so sorry about your grandpa! I was wondering where you were, but I had no idea such things were going on. Take good care of you, and let us know how you are doing!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Sending good vibes your way Ally!!!


I'm back from my trek to Colorado. Oh, I could talk about it, but it's too ****ed up to even get in to.

But...

So my Niece graduated. It was a real emotional ride, I'll tell ya. I had been her "guardian" from 6 months to about 4 years old, so there's always been a "parental" connection.

But...

Now, like her mother, she's "with child" and is now living with the boyfriend and her best friend. Anyone see a Jerry Springer episode in this one?

I am so dumbfounded its unbelievable.

Unfortunetly it's a repeat because when my sister had my neice, she was the same age and had a boyfriend, who took off, leaving her a single mother. My neice has had a tough time and I am SO surpised she's fallen into the same "trap." Plus there's another 120 pages of other similarities and history, that I won't get into, of course.

So. She's old enough to decide for herself. I'm just the concerned Uncle.

Sad, so sad.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, today was quite the productive day for me, though not as productive as initially planned. I had hoped to be up at the crack of dawn to bring my car in to the dealer for an oil change (it's got a unique filter that I don't trust the Jiffy Lube morons with), but being up until 2:30AM coughing ruled that out. If I remember correctly, my exact words to CP as she tried to wake me up off the couch on her way to work were, "Screw it."

So, after sleeping blissfully until noon (something I never do, and boy was that sleep long over due), I got busy. Started with dealing with the pile of papers. I didn't put quite the dent in it I had hoped, but I took care of the necessary bits (paying bills, getting documents files). The rest is mail, birthday cards, etc. that mostly needs to be sorted through and trashed. Since the mail carrier had already come and gone, and I wanted to get a couple of those bills out today, I took a trip to the post office. Running out of stamps anyway.

Then I tackled the kitchen, it was time for a good scrub down. That took a good hour and a half.

Finally, I washed my car. I was kinda counting on the free wash from the dealer had I brought the car in. Damn. Oh well, it's clean now.

So, now I'm trying to find the energy to drag my laundry to the laundry room. It's sorted and ready to go, but those stairs are looking mighty long at the moment. And knowing my luck, all the washers will be in use.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Hope you are feeling better, GD.


Today has been pretty cool. We had lunch at a really nice Mongolian BBQ restaurant. Can't beat a $7.50 buffet of mongolian. After that, a little browsing at the mall and then home to find out that the ants arrived.

Yes, that's right. I said ants.

I got Matthew an ant farm for his birthday. He's always wanted one. :) You have to send away for the ants though. Six weeks later, they finally arrived. Feisty little critters, they are. You refrigerate them for 15 minutes to sort of knock them out so that you can get them into the damn farm. Well, they started waking up halfway through the process and we became ant wranglers for a short time. Luckily, we finally got them all inside and got the cover put on before they were able to escape. No easy feat, I might add. It didn't help that they are big and can bite. We escaped injury however.

So Matthew has got his trusty magnifying glass out and a stack of ant literature. That should keep him busy for a few hours. :)

[Baileykat]

Ant farm...brave you are!!!

We started our day at 7:00am...which went over well since we've quickly come into the habit of staying up til 1:00 or 2:00am (all of us! Kat's the best at it!).

Took the limp noodle that is my daughter to cheer practice followed by tumbling...then lunch at Hooters. Kat's choice! She loves to eat there! Orders wings with Hot version of the sauce. Sat out on their patio, they had the misters going, a wonderful breeze. I had an Amberbock and chicken strips in wing sauce...great lunch! We had great service...say what you will about the place..but the servers are always super nice to the kids when we're there...

Then it was off to Micahel's. Bailey bought a book of basically arts and crafts..but they are all Witchcraft/Sorcery related..kinda Harry Potterish. Very cool stuff...make your own Sorcerer's Hat, wand, amulets, rings, potions, cool candy (rock candy) etc...

It's a very cool book that he bought with his own money..of course I've been bugged for a week with questions like..."Do you have any copper wire?" "Do you have 2 quarts of corn syrup?" "Do you have anything made of iron you don't need?"

So it was off to Michael's for supplies...tonight it's Wizard R Us!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm, where is this Mongolian BBQ of which you speak?

[scaeagles]

So Matthew has got his trusty magnifying glass out and a stack of ant literature. That should keep him busy for a few hours. :)

I used to play with ants and a magnifying glass.....although, I only did it in intense sunlight. :) Made a nice little "pop" noise, they did.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Hmm, where is this Mongolian BBQ of which you speak?


Down in our neck of the woods (South Orange county). It's at the corner of Avery and Marguerite, right by Saddleback college. :) Lunch is $7.50 (11-3 every day except Sunday). Dinner is $10.50 (5-9 everyday). Good stuff. Let us know if you want to plan an excursion sometime.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I used to play with ants and a magnifying glass.....although, I only did it in intense sunlight. :) Made a nice little "pop" noise, they did.

I seem to remember that torturing animals as a kid is one of the warning signs that one might become a serial killer. Considering that ants are relatively minor in comparison to say, a dog, you probably have nothing to worry about. Might explain the "republican" thing though.

Hmm...


;)

[wendybeth]

I seem to remember that torturing animals as a kid is one of the warning signs that one might become a serial killer. Considering that ants are relatively minor in comparison to say, a dog, you probably have nothing to worry about though. Might explain the "republican" thing though.

Hmm...


;)

Maybe he was practicing 'compassionate conservation'.......;)

(Sorry, Scaeagles- couldn't resist!)

[scaeagles]

I seem to remember that torturing animals as a kid is one of the warning signs that one might become a serial killer. Considering that ants are relatively minor in comparison to say, a dog, you probably have nothing to worry about. Might explain the "republican" thing though.

Well, this was in the late 70s, and they were red ants.

Don't get me started on cats, though. :evil:

[Prudence]

I feel like sh!t. Had the damn oral surgery yesterday and slept most of the day. I was doing okay today, then suddenly couldn't keep my eyes open, and two hours later I'm up and sick to my stomach. I haven't even taken the pain pills today, although I sense I'm going to be doing so in the near future. Gah. And I'm not allowed to brush my teeth so everything tastes like medicine.

[scaeagles]

Ick. Dental work sucks big time.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

When I was a kid I fed the ants that came up the crack in the driveway. Not red ones, black ones. I gave them crumbs for a while, then got ambitious and brought them about two teaspoons worth of jam. It took them two days to eat (or gather, I guess) all of it, and then the ants disappeared. I kept checking on them and they were gone for a while....perhaps 10 days?....and then suddenly, there were lots and lots of them coming out of many different cracks. I wonder how many ant babies I was responsible for. Thousands? Hundreds of thousands?

At least those ants never bothered us. Perhaps I should have bought an ant farm.

I never killed bugs for fun, except the really big scary shiny buzzing flying beetles. And that was self-defense - enjoyable self-defense, but self-defense nonetheless. :D

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Don't get me started on cats, though. :evil:

So ... What do you have against cats?




(C'mon, take the bait. Not Afraid is in another country. She'll never see this ;) )

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I never killed bugs for fun, except the really big scary shiny buzzing flying beetles.

Psst...For the record, I might have blown up a few anthills with firecrackers when I was a kid. Don't let scaeagles know though.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I must have wiped out half the flying bug population on my trip to Colorado. I took out a bunch of Juicy one's somewhere in Utah. A dozen hit the winshield and splat!!!

Yum!

[Kevy Baby]

I must have wiped out half the flying bug population on my trip to Colorado. I took out a bunch of Juicy one's somewhere in Utah. A dozen hit the winshield and splat!!!
What's the last thing to go through a bug's mind as he hits your windshield?

His butthole!

[Prudence]

The post-op pamphlet was right -- day three sucks. Pass the oxycodone, please.

[wendybeth]

So, today I permed my big sis's hair and generally slothed about- no make-up, jammies, the works. I haven't done that in ages! It felt great. I made breakfast for dinner- eggs, bacon, pancakes, boysenberry syrup.... Then, we watched the first two Star Wars movies, and it was fun listening to Tori gasp in horror as Luke and Han vied for Leia's attentions. " But he's her brother!" she said, as Luke and Leia swapped some spit. We still have to watch number three, so she's just sure that there is some twisted **** going on betwixt the sibs. I told her that they don't know what she knows, but she is still a bit freaked by it. We'll watch number three tomorrow.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

That's damn funny KB!

[scaeagles]

Psst...For the record, I might have blown up a few anthills with firecrackers when I was a kid. Don't let scaeagles know though.

Hmmmm......I killed a few, but was certainly no mass murderer.....maybe that explains the whole "democrat" thing. :)

[scaeagles]

So ... What do you have against cats?

(C'mon, take the bait. Not Afraid is in another country. She'll never see this ;) )

Snobs of the animal kingdom. They come to you when they want something. No time for you unless you can do something for them.

They come into my back yard and poop. They leave their poop in my kids sandbox and in my sideyard, which is just kind of a waste land. I don't want to clean up cat poop. I don't own a cat. There is no way to stop them from doing this (and I don't want to hear "Put a lid on your sand box". Shouldn't have to, not possible anyway.). Animal control has said I can legally trap on my own property, but this is some kids pet. Don't care about the cat, frankly, but wouldn't want to upset the kid. The only other option I have is lethal to the animal (and certainly not legal), but again, I don't want to upset some neighbor kid.

Actually, the meanest thing I ever did to a cat was to put a ball of tape on each of its paws and put it on a linoleum kitchen floor. Pretty funny watching them try to get it off. And harmless to the animal. This was in 7th grade.

[MerryPrankster]

Today I'm going to get super busy. Lots of yard stuff. I'm going to go to Orchard Suppy Hardware (OSH) and Target to buy a ton of flowers and yard stuff. I also need to buy some "fix-it" supplies for my home project list. This is my week to get busy. Maybe I'll start on a closet after that.

Right now I'm still recuperating from yesterday's catering job. http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/smilies/coffee.gif

[Kevy Baby]

That's damn funny KB!Don't encourage him

[wendybeth]

Soooo, I got hit with a burst of energy this evening and decided to excavate the family room, aka Tori's Playroom. (One of several). We're talking layers and layers of toys, art stuff, Pokemon cards, American Girl stuff, etc. Extreme mess, and one that I had been avoiding for quite some time. Now there is a small pile of toys that we will classify and file away tomorrow- but I took a large garbage bag out to the trash bin, and I am feeling rather pleased with myself. Tori arranged all our DVD's and videos by order of importance- Disney first, then New Line, then the other stuff. She even dusted! Well, sort of. She stood well away from the target and sort of winged the dustcloth at it, being careful not to get any dust fuzzies on her person. Her's a princess, ya know.:rolleyes:

I think I'm starting to snap out of whatever weird sort of slump I've been in these past few weeks. I may even tackle the outside windows tomorrow. If the damned bees don't get me, that is....

[AllyOops!]

Wait, YOU were in a coma? Are you okay? I'm sorry May sucks so much for you. My loss month is December. Make sure you get lots of hugs -- real life and virtual.

Thank you & hugs back, Prudence! Also thank you hugs to BarTopDancer, Drince 88, Wendybeth & Bornieo for your kind posts. :)

I had an accident late Friday night, and went into a coma shortly after midnight. Fortunately & Thank Almighty God, I was comatose for only one day. When I came to, it was like waking out of a sleep you don't remember taking. What frustrated me was my lack of memory, no matter how hard I tried to remember. I woke up, and panicked. I had no idea how I got to where I was, and what had happened to me. The first thing I asked was if I had been assaulted, since I was bumped and bruised and in the hospital, all tubed & wired up like a robot, and being tested with EKG's, EEG's CAT SCANS and X-RAYS. THANK GOD, that wasn't it, it was an accident. I didn't feel "right", memory-wise, for the first few days, but I'm completely fine now. I also try hard not to rack my mind trying to remember something I never will.

Thank you everybody for your well wishes. :)

[MerryPrankster]

^^ Oh my! I'm glad you're feeling much better Ally! You've sure had a lot of tough things to deal with. Okay, God -- I think you can move on to tthe next person already! http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/smilies/wink2.gif

PS~ You can always sing "Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya' tomorrow." Just like Britney.

[MerryPrankster]

Sooooo...I'm doing the housework avoidance thing today in a big way. In doing so I've managed to get myself sucked into E! Online. Specifically, reading Ted Casablanca's 'The Awful Truth'. Ohhhh that thing drives me crazy. I can't stop thinking about the blind vices, I'd really love to know who these people are. So now I'm going through my trash magazines trying to figure them out. http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/smilies/roll.gif

Okay -- the Fugly thing is next.

[Baileykat]

Slept til 8:30am..got up..had a cup of coffee..went back to bed and slept til noon!

Kat and Bailey slept til noon!

It was a rough day!

[libraryvixen]

Oh , Ally I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I'm so relieved to see that you're okay.

*hugs* for now and when I see you again!

[Prudence]

Anyone remember that Ren and Stimpy episode with the Red, Shiny, Candy-like Button?

You won't touch it, will you?

I totally would. I can't resist.

So today I picked at the surgical dressing on the cheek side of my teeth. One end popped free at the first touch, but then it was flapping around and pulling at the part still stuck on. Which hurt. So I sloooooowly peeled it all the way off. And now it's sore and the ends of the stitches are poking me in the cheek.

Great.

Not at all like boiled football leather.

[MickeyD]

Ouch Prudence, sounds awful!


Right now I'm supposed to be chaperoning our "Battle of the Bands"......but it's a mellow group this year, so I'm hiding in my office. Of course, I'm not hiding very well since the glow of my monitor gives me away. I swear, every year the bands get louder. It's the bands that are getting louder, right, I'm not getting older, am I?

[CoasterMatt]

Yuck... sounds like you succumbed to SPACE MADNESS!!!

Interestingly enough, I wore a Ren & Stimpy "I'm Gonna Be A Monkey" shirt today :D

[MerryPrankster]

Yesterday when I looked out my window I noticed that there were a lot of butterflies flying around outside. I then went outside and saw that there were hundreds of smallish looking Monarch Butterflies flying down my street, all heading in the same direction. It was weird. Later in the afternoon I checked for them and I could only spot a few. I've never seen this before. I guess they were migrating, it was pretty cool. I wish I would have watched them for a longer period of time because now they're gone.

[Kevy Baby]

Anyone remember that Ren and Stimpy episode with the Red, Shiny, Candy-like Button?GusGus bought me the first episode of Ren & Stimpy on DVD last Christmas and I was very excited to get it. And I have yet to watch a single episode!

[Ghoulish Delight]

So we spent the afternoon shopping for graduation and father's day gifts. Mostly successful, although we initially went out looking specifically for a gift for my dad and came back with gifts for everyone but my dad. Oh well, that's what the internet is for. We also indulged a small detour into FYE, a music and DVD store, where they were having a pretty decent sale. I got the Simpsons season one dvd set for $20 (and it's got a rebate for another $5), and a Janes Addiction CD for $10. Then I saw a "used video games 3 for $20" sign, so I picked out 3 used XBox games. Turns out that is was only super secret special mysteriously labled games that were 3 for $20. Lame. Oh well. Saved me $20.

I think I'm gonna watch me some Simpsons commentary now.

[Baileykat]

We did the usual "Saturday Cheer Practice Thing"..then headed to Phoenix to scout some areas we'd most like to live in. Just driving around stuff...decided on the Chandler/Queen Creek area...

Then as a reward for the kids/punishment for us we went to Rainforest Cafe!
Surprisingly, our food was actually good! We had the quesadillas as an app...they were wonderful! On this soft, squishy flat bread kinda stuff..not a tortilla...very good! And John had the Buffalo Chicken Salad (didn't know buffalo lived in the Rainforest! Ha!) and it was so good! All the salad ingredients were chopped up smaller than normal and tossed with the dressing...it was really really good. So good that we picked the chicken OUT and ate the salad first!

Then we meandered around the mall abit..then came home...I'm dead tired!

[Prudence]

Went to my sister-in-law's graduation ceremony today and then to her surprise party that my brother planned. Party was good, although I didn't know most of the people there and I'm not good at inane polite chatter. But there was food.

Ceremony was annoying. Poured rain. It's June. A few weeks ago it was 90 degrees and people were freaking out. Now it's 50 and pouring. Ish.

Didn't get much homework done so I'll have a gob of pages to read tomorrow.

Finally figured out how to print photos from the computer. Decided that before I decide whether to get a new digital camera or a zoom lens or neither I'd better see what the current prints look like. It's been 2 years and we had yet to print a single photo.

[€uroMeinke]

So, I'm back from Japan and just a tad loopy, took a nap this afternoon we'll see what else the jet lag does. Still amused by the fact that if someone asked me where I was Sunday Morning, I'd have two ligitimate answers - gotta love the date line. Glad I had the forsight to include tomorrow as a avacation day, got lots of pictures and swag to go through - and that sleep thing too.

[MerryPrankster]

I just pre-ordered the Foo Fighters new CD, 'In Your Honor', from Amazon. It's scheduled for release tomorrow. Hopefully they send it out today.

[Kevy Baby]

So, what does one do with a three-pound tub of cream cheese?!?

[Motorboat Cruiser]

So, what does one do with a three-pound tub of cream cheese?!?

My first thought was make cheesecake! :)

I think my sweet tooth is acting up again.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, what does one do with a three-pound tub of cream cheese?!?Eat a whole lot of lox.

[€uroMeinke]

So, what does one do with a three-pound tub of cream cheese?!?

Start making bagels?

[Not Afraid]

Have sex?

[MerryPrankster]

My first thought was make cheesecake! http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/smilies/smile_lot.gif

I think my sweet tooth is acting up again.


I was thinking maybe five different types of cheesecake -- raspberry, chocolate, traditional New York, Mocha and Pineapple.

My sweet tooth is definitely acting up again!

[surfinmuse]

So... I'm listening to the score for the new Batman Begins. Interesting track titles, these: 1. Vespertilio; 2. Eptesicus; 3. Myotis; 4. Barbastella; 5. Artibeus; 6. Tadarida; 7. Macrotus; 8. Antrozous; 9. Nycteris; 10. Molossus; 11. Corynorhinus; 12. Lasiurus

Species of bats. Stylish. No chance of the Star Wars "Funeral of Qui-Gonn" track title spoiler snafu.

Also of note that this is the first colloboration (all points to an equal partnership, not "please come in and fix so-and-so's score for us, no hurry, anytime tomorrow afternoon is okay") between two heavy-weights: Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard.

[Ghoulish Delight]

There are bats in the movie?!! Damnit, use spoiler tags!!!

[Prudence]

So today marks 2 years of wedded something-or-other for me. And my husband, of course. And I'm at work putting together a grant and he's at home sick. Yay us.

[Claire]

So today marks 2 years of wedded something-or-other for me. And my husband, of course. And I'm at work putting together a grant and he's at home sick. Yay us.

You must spread some Mojo around before giving it to Prudence again.

:snap: Happy Anniversary to the Prudences!!! :snap:


Ooooooh, I'm excited about the Foo Fighter's CD, MerryPrankster!!! I can't take my Coldplay CD out of my player though.....Coldplay and Foo Fighters are my two big concert events this summer!!! Portland doesn't have a very exciting summer line up for me this year........

Today is the kids' last day of school. We've been drowning in birthday parties this week, too. FOUR in five days! Craziness. Plus, my sister's bachelorette party, end of year parties and gifts, end of softball parties and gifts.....good gods I'm broke!!! Not too broke for a new Coach bag though. :evil:

And now Courtney's made all stars.....three more weeks of craziness, then a tournament. Bah. I was counting on only park play dates and swimming lessons for the next three weeks.....these were supposed to be our "quiet weeks" until my sister gets back from her honeymoon and the next phase of wedding extravaganza kicks in.....whatever. It's all good stuff.

[wendybeth]

Spent the day doing homeschool stuff, then took the girl swimming at the health club. She wants to have a pool party there for her tenth b-day next week, so I had to finalise plans and pick up supplies. Twelve or so kids, and then after the party, a slumber party for the girls.:rolleyes: It will be her first official slumber party, so she's got all these crafts planned and movies lined up and such. Going to be a looooong night. I also spent way too much at American Girl. com for her b-day; she is getting the Kaya doll (the Nez Perce one- adorable doll!) and lots of stuff to go with it. I also ordered the Isabel doll and book- a smaller 'for show' type doll that is dressed in Elizabethan era clothing. At this rate, she's gonna have all of them before she's eleven. I don't mind so much, because I love that she still likes dolls, and she takes really great care of them. Her uncle, a carpenter, is making bunkbeds for her dolls.:D

[Kevy Baby]

So today marks 2 years of wedded something-or-other for me. And my husband, of course. And I'm at work putting together a grant and he's at home sick. Yay us.GusGus and I have enjoyed three solid years of wedded bliss.

Granted, we've been married for eight years.

[MerryPrankster]

We're having a "late season storm with cool temperatures" in NorCal today. It's raining really hard. And it looks more like March outside instead of June. What a drag. http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/smilies/sad.gif

[Cadaverous Pallor]

We're having a "late season storm with cool temperatures" in NorCal today. It's raining really hard. And it looks more like March outside instead of June. What a drag. http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/smilies/sad.gif
We've had overcast, cloudy, and downright cold weather down here for a weeks now. Some spitting rain but nothing worth carrying an umbrella for. I HATE June Gloom. Every year those two weeks of heat in May get me all excited for summer, only to be depressed when it doesn't arrive until July. Definitely a drag.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Soooooo....

Today is the 4th-6th grade Olympics. Kids compete in a bunch of events, some athletic, many silly, at different stations on the playground. They usually play a cd with the theme from Chariots of Fire, Rocky, We Will Rock You, and other sports songs while the kids do their thing. Well the CD was skipping horribly, so a teacher put on a smooth jazz radio station. Can you believe that? I went out there and changed it to Radio Disney. :)