Soooo....

[Mousey Girl]

Careful how many grapes you feed Poohdog. My vet told me grapes (and raisins) are bad for doggies. I was surprised. It's kind of funny that he's competitive like that though.

He got away with 2, but after a few tries he gave up on them both and she ended up with her grapes.

After the whole grape thing I was ouside, talking on the phone and sweeping a section of the patio when Chicken started making some really odd noises. Poohdog went to investigate. At the same time I was telling him to leave her alone something flew up on the patio. She had gotten ahold of a toad, it was small, but still a toad. I had never seen a toad play possum before. But, then I had never seen a toad fly before either. It landed on its back. I thought it was dead, but after a few minutes it flipped over. I swept it back into the grass.

Between her pecking at my toes and tushy, going after the dangly thingys on my cell phone and her interaction with Poohdog, she is very entertaining.

[MouseWife]

That is much better than what a lot of people call me.

I can imagine. ;)

But, as this is a public board, I'll keep it to myself. :p

[Kevy Baby]

Didn't feel a thing and I was at work in HB.Try a fresh set of batteries

DCI Finals = awesome on ESPN2It was on ESPN HD as well. While I think some of the camera work/editing could be better, I do like the effective use of slow-mo AND fast-mo replays to highlight aspects of the routines that might go unnoticed otherwise.

[Gemini Cricket]

I've officially handed everything over to my replacement.
Now I have nothing to do today.
:D

[Morrigoon]

NA, I thought you'd like this:
http://www.fashion-era.com/1920s/1925_fashion_mccalls_aug_1.htm

This is totally awesome too:
http://frazzledfrau.tripod.com/titanic/recamier.htm

[Kevy Baby]

I was going to check out the last article from Al over at MiceAge (http://miceage.com/allutz/al082807a.htm) and saw a link for a news article:

Disney banning Heavy Metal acts at the Anaheim DtD House of Blues - 9/6/07 (http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2127245#post2127245)

One thing that amused me in the article was

...by moving the first date of The Black Tyranny tour... to The Glass House in Pomona, CA (located at 200 W. Second Street). <snip> Any fans unable to make the 70-mile trip to The Glass House...Umm... I am not sure what route one is taking to get from DtD to Pomona, but a more direct route (straight up the 57) is only about 25 miles (http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&q2=200+W.+Second+Street%2C+pomona%2C+ca&q1=disneyland&trf=0&lon=-117.839012&lat=33.933676&mag=7).

Darkbeer (the author of the article) is not to blame for this gross factual error - he was just quoting the band's web site.

[Not Afraid]

NA, I thought you'd like this:
http://www.fashion-era.com/1920s/1925_fashion_mccalls_aug_1.htm


I love the 1920's! However, I wore it so much better as a 34B.

[Not Afraid]

I was going to check out the last article from Al over at MiceAge (http://miceage.com/allutz/al082807a.htm) and saw a link for a news article:

Disney banning Heavy Metal acts at the Anaheim DtD House of Blues - 9/6/07 (http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2127245#post2127245)

One thing that amused me in the article was
Umm... I am not sure what route one is taking to get from DtD to Pomona, but a more direct route (straight up the 57) is only about 25 miles (http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&q2=200+W.+Second+Street%2C+pomona%2C+ca&q1=disneyland&trf=0&lon=-117.839012&lat=33.933676&mag=7).

Darkbeer (the author of the article) is not to blame for this gross factual error - he was just quoting the band's web site.

I'm too lazy to click on the link and read the article, but I do wonder why they have banned heavy metal from HoB. What is this, 1967? God Damn Long Hairs!

[Mousey Girl]

I can't wait for Saturday night!!! www.bakersfieldbrews.com One of my close friends buys my ticket every year for my birthday. David was always our designated driver. I had figured this year I would just watch what I drank. Nope. She had it all figured out. Her family is going to play Taxi Service for our drunken butts.

And Saturday morning I finally get my hair trimmed. I am going darker with the color. I am really ready for a change.

Saturday late morning/early afternoon I get to go on a mini road trip. My sister is going to watch Nickolas, so I have to take him up to Tehachapi. He is all excited about spending the night at his cousins' house for the first time. Lorene is all excited that she finally gets to keep him over night (at least that is what she told Mom).

I am determined to have a great pre-birthday weekend.

[RStar]

I've officially handed everything over to my replacement.
Now I have nothing to do today.
:D

Yes you do. look for a gay cowboy......

:D

Have fun MG!! Be safe!! It sounds great!

[BarTopDancer]

I can't wait for Saturday night!!! www.bakersfieldbrews.com One of my close friends buys my ticket every year for my birthday. David was always our designated driver. I had figured this year I would just watch what I drank. Nope. She had it all figured out. Her family is going to play Taxi Service for our drunken butts.

And Saturday morning I finally get my hair trimmed. I am going darker with the color. I am really ready for a change.

Saturday late morning/early afternoon I get to go on a mini road trip. My sister is going to watch Nickolas, so I have to take him up to Tehachapi. He is all excited about spending the night at his cousins' house for the first time. Lorene is all excited that she finally gets to keep him over night (at least that is what she told Mom).

I am determined to have a great pre-birthday weekend.

You deserve nothing but the best birthday weekend EVER!

[CoasterMatt]

I'm finally getting a haircut this weekend (I really need it) - I might even go BLACK.

[Kevy Baby]

I got a haircut tonight. I feel so much more aerodynamic.

[Prudence]

I had to withdraw from the moot court competition.

The students on the moot court board this year can't be bothered to do the actual work associated with their little resume booster. So, they delayed getting the in-house competition started, delayed getting results to us, and didn't co-ordinate the in-house competition with the regional competition. So, I'm supposed to sign my name to a piece of paper swearing that I'll compete, that won't be turned in until next week, and then - and only then - when the regional competition processes it, they'll assign us a side.

So, I'd have a 50/50 chance of being assigned to the opposite side and having to REWRITE the entire brief in about 10 days to meet the brief submission deadline. And the moot court board's response? Oh well - take it up with the regional competition people. THEY should be doing that. THEY should be getting us coaches.

Meanwhile, other schools that signed up their teams in May had all this time to work on their briefs. But SU wants to send its students into competition with 10 days to work on it.

It's completely ridiculous. I can not re-write the brief, prepare both sides of the oral argument, recruit my own coach -- and continue with my other coursework.

So, they said I had to withdraw. So I did.

Once again - any time I accomplish something, any time it's one step forward it's two steps backwards.

[Morrigoon]

I'm finally getting a haircut this weekend (I really need it) - I might even go BLACK.
Once you do, you'll never go back. Or so they say...

[BarTopDancer]

I have no idea who this is credited to. But I like it and I think that people here will like it too:

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 CUPS OF COFFEE

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in
Front of him. When the class began, wordlessly,
He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
And proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the
Jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open
Areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full..
They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee
From under the table And poured the entire contents
Into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.
The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
"I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things - God, family, children, health,
Friends, and Favorite passions -- things that if everything else was
Lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and
Car.

The sand is everything else --the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued,
"there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
You will never have room for the things that are
Important to you.

So...

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children. Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
"Take care of the golf balls first --the things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired
What the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked".
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

[alphabassettgrrl]

MouseyGirl- sounds like a fantastic weekend you have planned! :)

Goon- I heard it with beer instead of coffee. Such a good metaphor though.

I can't seem to type today. Bleh. Y'all have no idea how many typos I've corrected in this one post. Discouraging I tell you.

Pru- that sucks.

At least the week is over and I hopefully can get a little homework done tonight. Shawn has a softball game tonight and I'll bring my reading which is good. I got 9 miles on the bike today which makes me happy. And I get to see a couple of friends this weekend which is awesome. :)

On the other hand, the cute lesbian in my class is partnered. ::sigh:: Better luck next time, right?

[Prudence]

I get to interview with the US DOT. I'm not entirely certain that I would want to work in DC, but I can't deny that it would be a good opportunity. And I need the interview practice.

[Snowflake]

So, after having aged 10 years between yesterday morning until just a few minutes ago. The major disaster is now past and I have many more gray hairs thanks to my roomie's situation. But, it's over, it's done with, I'm safe and I'm going to be at Disneyland in 7 days. Whew......and yay!

[Mousey Girl]

I just got home from work. I had some errands to run tonight. 1 problem. There is a Boy passedout on his bed. How can I run errnads if he is OUT. I knew he wasn't feeling quite up to snuff, but for him to be out, and in his bed is just odd. *sigh*

[JWBear]

I just ran across this (http://www-uk.starwreck.com/). Some people have wayyyyy too much time on their hands!

[SacTown Chronic]

Better luck next time, right? Always.

[Kevy Baby]

It is 8:36 on a Friday night and I am still at work. And I will be back tomorrow.

Pisser.

[Not Afraid]

I sent Chris off on a date while I stay at home in my PJs. Ahhhh, PJs!

[CoasterMatt]

I won't get paid until Monday, so all my 3 day weekend plans have been flushed away.

[Morrigoon]

I'm working both days this weekend so my time off and planned Disneylanding is shot.

[BarTopDancer]

Where is the beer?

And why is all the rum gone?

And what was I thinking when I took all my liquor to my friends house?

[blueerica]

I tired.

[Snowflake]

I tired.

Me too, but, I can't sleep, and nobody else of the insomniac nature on LoT to play with. Bah!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Working Saturday suuuuuuuucks.

[€uroMeinke]

Working Saturday suuuuuuuucks.

Agreed!

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah, I should be there now myself, but I am having a hard time getting motivated.

[RStar]

They asked me to work today. I said no.......

:D

[Not Afraid]

I'm working too. Is this payback for a long weekend? Saturday is the new Labor Day?

[CoasterMatt]

I'm supposed to be enjoying a long weekend. Hard to do when the Federal Reserve screws up direct deposit for your entire company. :mad:

[Prudence]

Me too, but, I can't sleep, and nobody else of the insomniac nature on LoT to play with. Bah!

Aw, the one night I go to bed early!

[Mousey Girl]

My hair is definatly darker! It will take me some getting used to, but so far I really like it.

[Kevy Baby]

Well, I have been at the office for about an hour and a half and have so far done about 15 minutes worth of work.

[Morrigoon]

I'm writing up an offer :)

[Not Afraid]

I'm home for all of 45 minutes and I'm trying to dye my hair in that time. Good luck.

[MouseWife]

I'm home for all of 45 minutes and I'm trying to dye my hair in that time. Good luck.


It would seem that is the way it goes here today on the LoT. I have a bit more time than you but very little motivation. Okay, the fact that I am probably going to see people tomorrow I haven't seen in years or that I am supposed to be going to a party tonight....

But I'm tired.

[Mousey Girl]

I just got done getting ready. I even put on makeup!! Boy do I feel different. I have never imagined myself having such dark hair. She even straightened it. I guess my neice liked it straight because she gave me her hair straightener when I dropped off Nickolas.

[MouseWife]

Straight hair. Wow. I'd love to see what my hair looks like straight. I have poufy wild do as it pleases hair.

Do you think your hair might get lighter after a bit? I know when I first color it is extremely dark.

I hope you have a great time!

[Kevy Baby]

Straight hair.As opposed to gay hair?

[MouseWife]

For the record~

I have no opposition to gay hair.

:p

Not that I know what exactly it would be {could it be the Flock of Seagulls 'do?} but I don't mind at all.

Poufy, fly away, gray...all of that gives me grrrrief.

[Prudence]

I know you're all dying to hear the latest in the saga of this stupid moot court competition.

So, finally they brought in the moot court adviser, who this year happens to be the nice coach from my last competition. She knows me, and knows my work ethic, and knows that if I say I can't do something it's because there is no conceivable way I can do something and not just that I'm lazy or recalcitrant.

I think what happened is that usually SU runs this competition. So, in the past they've always just managed to assign their teams the same sides as in the in-house. (The other schools don't use the same problem for their in-house competitions, so that's not an issue for them.) And when they decided to let another school host this year they didn't consider what it would mean once that school had control over side assignments.

So, our school is talking to the other school, and if they can get us the same side then my team mate and I can compete. And if they can't get us the same side, my former coach agrees that with the clerkship interview and whatnot that I have other priorities unforeseen at the time I entered the competition, so they will find a way for my team mate to compete with a new partner, so that she won't have to be penalized. And I will be excused without penalty.

So, now I wait to see what happens.

[CoasterMatt]

Silence of the Lambs goes together well with macaroni and cheese.

[wendybeth]

Need some Chianti, Matt?


Hey, Pru- that's good news!:snap:

[Mousey Girl]

Just got home!

We had a blast. My friend's son was our taxi service. Her aunt and cousin went with us. It was great. Having her aunt there was like having my mom with me. I could not have asked for a better present.

The other friend (who's b-day is 1 week after mine) decided to ride over with someone else, and just meet us there. To me it was pretty rude, since GiAnna (friend #1) bought our tickets. We finally met up with them right as we were getting ready to leave.

I even got waited on by a quasi-reality show-whore-celebrity. Pumpkin from Flavor of Love and Charm School is from Bakersfield. After Flavor of Love she was fired as a substitute teacher. Whe was manning the Michelobe truck. I thought she looked familiar. When she brought me by beer I asked her if she was who I thought she was. She didn't want to admit it, but later I saw her posing for pictures.

At 8 I called my sister to check on Boy and to say goodnight. They both (him and Lorene) got a laugh out of where I was calling from. I was sitting at the feet of a cop, drinking a beer. There were cops everywhere. After I said goodnight to Nick I looked up at the cop and told him my 10 year old son was pleased that I was safe and amused that I was dirnking next to a cop. He laughed and then had to take off in a hurry. They had spotted a bit of trouble down the way from where we were.

There were BPD officers everywhere. It is fun to sit back and people watch at events like this. You could see people getting drunker and drunker as the night wore on.



As for the hair straghtening thing, for those who haven't seen me, I have thick hair that tends to do some major frizzing and poofiing. I hate messing with it, it just seems like a waist of tiome. My neice knows this and took much joy in passing her iron to me.

Ok, I am off the internets now. Using the backspace is killing my pinky. Friends should not let froends type drunk.

[Kevy Baby]

Friends should not let froends type drunk.You're going to regret that one in the morning

[alphabassettgrrl]

Good news there, Pru! MG glad you had a good time. :) And are safe.

[Stan4dSteph]

The Chemical Brothers are playing in Trafalgar Square tonight, but I don't have a ticket. :( I would have been blissfully ignorant, had we not wandered through there today and heard the soundcheck. I peered through the large metal walls and could see the stage through the narrow crack. Pisser.

[€uroMeinke]

The Chemical Brothers are playing in Trafalgar Square tonight, but I don't have a ticket. :( I would have been blissfully ignorant, had we not wandered through there today and heard the soundcheck. I peered through the large metal walls and could see the stage through the narrow crack. Pisser.

Show up and see if you can score a ticket

[Mousey Girl]

*sigh*

I guess I should get dressed and head to Tehachapi to get The Boy...

[RStar]

*sigh*

I guess I should get dressed and head to Tehachapi to get The Boy...

Hey, I use to live in Tehachapi when I was a boy. My younger brother was born there. All I can say is I'm glad I live in Garden Grove now....:D

[Ponine]

I'm supposed to be enjoying a long weekend. Hard to do when the Federal Reserve screws up direct deposit for your entire company. :mad:

See?? Now THIS has NOTHING to do with the payroll department!!! Whee!!! Thats someone elses issue! (at least in my company)

[Snowflake]

Only a few more days and I'll be riding Pirates (my first since the Johnnification of it) and once again, I will miss Haunted Mansion because it's closed.

Anyway, I'm starting to get all excited and happy about it. Yay! :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

Whenever I make a sandwich at home and put lettuce on it, I feel like I'm stealing food from the rabbit.

[wendybeth]

Whenever I make a sandwich at home and put lettuce on it, I feel like I'm stealing food from the rabbit.

Is that because Munchkin is looking at you disapprovingly?

[Capt Jack]

Whenever I make a sandwich at home and put lettuce on it, I feel like I'm stealing food from the rabbit.

pff...get a dog. everything you eat...they think is theirs and glare at you for not sharing, even if they wouldnt eat it (a rarity) on their best day

[Moonliner]

Whenever I make a sandwich at home and put lettuce on it, I feel like I'm stealing food from the rabbit.

http://www.wiseacre-gardens.com/wallpaper/preview/12bugs.jpg

[Snowflake]

pff...get a dog. everything you eat...they think is theirs and glare at you for not sharing, even if they wouldnt eat it (a rarity) on their best day

Or my cat, if she thinks I am heading to the kitchen, she's off running in there ahead of me talking the whole way, begging for a shrimp! If I bring out food the eat in the living room, she insists on inspecting it, in case there is something she is interested in.

[Kevy Baby]

Whenever I make a sandwich at home and put lettuce on it, I feel like I'm stealing food from the rabbit.How does Munchykin feel when you have rabbit stew?

[Ghoulish Delight]

How does Munchykin feel when you have rabbit stew?
Tender

[Capt Jack]

mmm.....stew. cant wait for winter. love me some homemade beef stew (no...not rabbit) and fresh cornbread

[Snowflake]

mmm.....stew. cant wait for winter. love me some homemade beef stew (no...not rabbit) and fresh cornbread

Yum!

[Mousey Girl]

Pity Party, table for 1 please.

[wendybeth]

mmm.....stew. cant wait for winter. love me some homemade beef stew (no...not rabbit) and fresh cornbread

I just made that last week- couldn't wait for winter.:D

[Kevy Baby]

Susan is still kicking herself for how the stew came out on the camping trip. It is normally MUCH better than that.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So, when are we going camping again?

[Ponine]

Pity Party, table for 1 please.

Let's hear it, why is that?

[Capt Jack]

So, when are we going camping again?

oh man, Im soo ready (except for the out-of-shape thing) to go again. even moreso now cuz I dont have to spend a fortune for equipment


Susan is still kicking herself for how the stew came out on the camping trip. It is normally MUCH better than that.

I honestly didnt think it was that bad. I was so hungry by dinner she could have stewed up some of the local fauna and I wouldnt have complained a bit.

[Morrigoon]

Isn't that funny? I just brought up stew the other night with Alex! Although I've learned the hard way that I don't make a very good stew :( Or perhaps I learned that I have a crappy excuse for a crock pot and need to get a real one. Something like that.

But beef stew poured over drop biscuits sounded soooooo good to me the other night!

[Kevy Baby]

I honestly didn't think it was that bad. I was so hungry by dinner she could have stewed up some of the local fauna and I wouldn't have complained a bit.Trust me: if you ever get it not screwed up, you will know the difference.

[Moonliner]

I just made that last week- couldn't wait for winter.:D


Hey, It's always winter somewhere.... ;)

[AllyOops!]

pff...get a dog. everything you eat...they think is theirs and glare at you for not sharing, even if they wouldnt eat it (a rarity) on their best day

Heeheehee! I'm giggling at how accurate your post is!

My boss's dog (she was just put down last week :() would always come into my office to visit and I would stuff her little tummy full of treats. It was never enough, and soon, because I spoiled her with "people treats" (like little crackers) she would turn up her little wet nose at her milkbones. They suddenly were beneath her! She became so greedy! I know "people food" isn't the best, but if it was meat, fish or plain crackers, she got 'em. I would give her my entire lunch.

When she slept in my office, I would adjust the thermostat to make sure she was totally comfortable, even if I was chilly (my four legged friends come first). I would open my file cabinets super slowly as not to wake her. My boss was like, "you need to not tell me that you do that".

Whatever! My little buddies always get spoiled. :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Isn't that half the fun of having critter companions? Spoiling them? :) I don't necessarily spoil ours with treats, though they do get people food sometimes, but I give them enough to show we love them.

**hugs** to MouseyGirl. What's wrong?

[Kevy Baby]

When I spoil my critters, they get... (don't look if you are squeamish)

...baby mice.


And before you think I am being cruel, I do it because it is healthy for them. I don't relish doing it, it is just something I need to do.

[innerSpaceman]

Can Susan make stew over a grill at at beach? If so, she'll have a rare chance for redemption at the LoT Beach Party on the 22nd.

[Kevy Baby]

Her stew is always "twice baked". She makes it initially in her crock pot and then reheats. Oddly, it ALWAYS (excepting for the camping trip) tastes better when cooked the second time.

I'll see if she is interested.

[Kevy Baby]

For all the fans of Cristiano Ronaldo:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tmz.com/media/2007/09/0910_cristiano_jpi.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

I have no idea who that is. But HOLY HELL!

[Snowflake]

Can Susan make stew over a grill at at beach? If so, she'll have a rare chance for redemption at the LoT Beach Party on the 22nd.

Oh nevermind, I see the thread now!

[Not Afraid]

Dopey thieves steal woman's dwarfs

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Some dopey thieves snatched and grabbed several of Sue Austin's seven dwarfs. "I'm thinking it's just some kids," said the Flint Township resident, who is offering a "no questions asked" reward for the return of the statues.
Stolen from Austin's display are Grumpy, a 2 1/2-foot concrete statue, along with Snow White, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey. On Sunday, following an anonymous tip to Austin, Dopey was found in a front yard in nearby Davison Township.
Each statue weighs more than 200 pounds, which might be why the thieves decided to leave behind Sleepy, Happy and Doc, The Flint Journal recently reported.
Austin said she saw a similar display about 10 years ago and liked it so much that her husband bought the statues.

[Prudence]

Well, tomorrow is the deadline to determine whether I'm mooting or not. If they don't hear back from the regional folks by tomorrow, they're going to have to proceed without me.

However, I might be able to leverage that into something useful...if I can't moot, I could perhaps help coach. That would be less stress, but still be a contribution. And an entirely new bullet point on my resume.

[Not Afraid]

That's a fantastic idea, Pru!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Dopey thieves steal woman's dwarfs
That's downright crimical.

[Morrigoon]

Note to self: let the dough RISE before putting it in the oven! This isn't freaking Exodus here!

[CoasterMatt]

Max for President! (http://maxforpresident.org/)

[Mousey Girl]

Just got home from dinner with 2 of my favorite people. Actually, dinner was over 2 hours ago, but I spent over an hour wiating for them at Chuy's. My friend GiAnna kidnapped Nickolas. When they finally showed up they had a cake and a baby rat. Like I needed another rat!! but she is uber cute. Her name is Remy. She is a black & white hooded, and so far everyone seems to be getting along well. Nickolas wanted to get her to help ease my pain of having Thud put down on Wednesday, but for the next 72 hours I have 6 rats.

He also tried to talk her into getting a bigger cage...*sigh*

[Not Afraid]

Soooooo, is TODAY your BD, MG? You're BD info isn't listen in your profile. How are we all going to virtually celebrate?

[Mousey Girl]

:evil: You can't...

[Gemini Cricket]

:evil: You can't...
Too late.
:D

[Mousey Girl]

dang it! But thank you. :)

[Snowflake]

Well, now I have music from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in my head. Thanks to you GC, it's before 8 am and Jane Powell is trilling my head. Thanks alot.

[Prudence]

So, I'm officially off the moot court team. I'm sad, and relieved, and guilty that I'm relieved, and noting curiously that my left eyelid - the one that has been twitching nearly continuously for about three weeks and was becoming rather painful - hasn't twitched once since I heard the news.

And, I had a pretty good interview today with the representative from the DOT. I think I would like working there.

[Not Afraid]

I was supposed to have a big chuck of time off today. Instead, I just got home from work and have to go back out at 3:30. So, instead of time off, I get a long lunch.

[Snowflake]

So, I'm officially off the moot court team. I'm sad, and relieved, and guilty that I'm relieved, and noting curiously that my left eyelid - the one that has been twitching nearly continuously for about three weeks and was becoming rather painful - hasn't twitched once since I heard the news.

And, I had a pretty good interview today with the representative from the DOT. I think I would like working there.

I repeat myself, Yay, Pru!

[Not Afraid]

There's a Beatles cover band called the Fab Faux. Brilliant!

[Kevy Baby]

I love it!

[Morrigoon]

I had a spur-of-the-moment appointment tonight to show property :) My favorite reason ever to come home late.

[Prudence]

Dammit, no other judges called today. (Today was "call day", for judges following the plan.) I hate having all my eggs in the one West Virginian basket, but maybe I'll get lucky and persuade that judge to hire me. Immediately.

(still eye-twitch free - and another entire team dropped out due to the re-write.)

[wendybeth]

Today was the Girl's second day at her new school- she goes once a week all day, and we do the rest at home. Last week, we were both nervous wrecks as it had been four years since anyone else had taught her, and since her last classroom environment. (Excepting art and dance). Well, today was much easier; she settled right in and when I left I didn't feel like I was abandoning her. I went home and started cleaning out what we semi-jokingly call her 'second bedroom', which is full of toys and furniture that she's either outgrown or we just stash in there until we can get rid of it. Took most of the morning and early afternoon, but it looks waaaay better. Now I have to paint it.:rolleyes:

When I picked her up, she looked tired but happy. They had a very busy day and she is doing pretty well with the whole thing. We were nervous because we didn't IEP her and she didn't want to use her old FM system, either. (Helps her hear the teach better, but usually they don't know how to use it properly and it ends up being more of a PITA). It's hard work for her to get the same info as the other kids- she has to really pay attention and use all sorts of visual cues to ascertain if she is missing anything, so she was pretty worn out this afternoon. We went shopping for a new Ipod cover for her and some video games, and about the time we were done my MIL calls from Cleveland (she's visiting my SIL) and informs me that Aunt Sally called her to tell her that our neighborhood was on fire. Now, Aunt Sally is beyond old and usually gets her neighborhoods mixed up, but when we drove over the ridge near our house we could see a large plume of smoke wafting over roughly where our house was. Planes were dropping water on the fire, and as we got closer we could see that it was just down the hill from us. Luckily, they got it out, but that was too close for comfort. It was a long, hot summer and we live in a heavily forested area- wouldn't take much for it to go up!

I think I'll have a drink and hit it.:cheers:

[Kevy Baby]

Hugs to you and Tori.

And I can totally empathize with you on the fire. I grew up near scrub brush and vividly recall spending one Halloween on the roof of our house (which was old wood shake) putting out burning embers that were landing on the roof. Scared the bejeebus out of me.

[Mousey Girl]

Stupid car. I took it in because the a/c went out. I knew it would be costly. They are also fixing the 2 other issues, both of which I knew about, but thought I could live with. By the end of today I will be out $1500 that I don't have. But the alternative is buying a new car that I can't afford. *sigh*

Oh, and I have come to the conclusion, I do NOT want a PT Cruiser afterall. That is today's rental car. The thing has no power, the seats are not very comfy and there are quite a few blind spots.

[madmonkeygirl]

There's a new Pinkberry opening right down the street on Tampa Ave in the Costco shopping center yay...i'm so waiting to go and experience my first one.

Then i get a phone call from a manager who basically she was hired in around february sometime but got fired in may if i do recall (the second time she had a no call no show you have two and you're fired) i was there the day she did had her second one and the store manager said she was fired cuz of it. Well she was rehired and made manager over those who have been there over a year and working our butts off to advance.

Well she calls me saying i was supposed to be at work today at 11:15am no i wasn't...so i pick up the phone as i was almost out the door to run errands. And i tell her that the work schedule is in the clock in room it says i have today off and i work that time tomorrow. So she says to me well that's what is in the manager's office on the break schedule and there is only 1 cashier right now. Well yesterday i was the only cashier at 6pm no one else was there. So she checks the schedule and says that i'm correct and that it's ok but who is supposed to work? Duh look at the work schedule dumbass..lmao i didn't say this but i was thinking it...so she's like don't worry and ignore the messages i left on your voicemail on your cell phone lmao.. It's like ok you're manager figure it out... and i hung up the phone...

Looks like favoritism or something over promoting someone who deserves it to be manager wondering if coporate would appreciate this information...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Dammit, no other judges called today. (Today was "call day", for judges following the plan.) I hate having all my eggs in the one West Virginian basket, but maybe I'll get lucky and persuade that judge to hire me. Immediately.

(still eye-twitch free - and another entire team dropped out due to the re-write.)It's not exactly what you're looking for, but there's a job opening at UC Irvine (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20749132/), if you think you can remain sufficiently non-controversial that is.

[blueerica]

In my efforts to get back on the health bandwagon once more, I went to the gym this afternoon. On the way, I waved hello to Mr. Bacon a few doors down and noticed a HUGE crack in my windshield. No, make that two, and they intersect!

So... I'm annoyed. Time to save up for a new windshield.

Make that bitter, I'm bitter. I didn't even hear it happen.

[Kevy Baby]

So... I'm annoyed. Time to save up for a new windshield.Check your insurance. Some (including mine) cover windshields with a lower deductible (I think mine was only $100 for the windshield).

[Stan4dSteph]

Show up and see if you can score a ticketI went and we watched/listened from outside. It was very cool.

[blueerica]

Kevy, long story short: Since I'm living with my grandma, we're on the same auto insurance policy. I pay for my portion, yada yada. So, when our policy came up again last month, my grandma said she lowered mine by $50 by doing away with coverage for my car, bringing me to the bare minimum to be legal in California - Gee, thanks. I just said okay because I didn't want to deal with it at the time, wrote the check and was done with it.

I'm really happy about that decision.


On the plus side, it really won't cost *that* much. On the downside, *that* much was what I was putting away for the move. I was looking to ease up on my work schedule over the coming months, but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that.

[Snowflake]

Blueerica, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear that about the windshield and the insurance.

[CoasterMatt]

I got a promotion at work... next week, I'm a lead.

[Not Afraid]

Better than getting hard at work. ;)



Congratulations!

[Kevy Baby]

I got a promotion at work... next week, I'm a lead.Have you been a follow all this time?

[katiesue]

Congrautlations Matt!!

Erica - that sucks :(

[Snowflake]

I got a promotion at work... next week, I'm a lead.

Congratulations or supercalafragilisticexpalidocious! Go Matt!

[blueerica]

Finally, some good news! Congrats, Matt!

[lindyhop]

Have you been a follow all this time?

Personally I prefer being a follow.

[lindyhop]

I got a promotion at work... next week, I'm a lead.

Congratulations!

So the week after that, maybe a corner office?

[Snowflake]

According to my spam folder, courtesy of e-harmony thousands of single girls want to meet me. I could not possibly imagine why, I'm pretty sure I don't want to meet them. ;)

[blueerica]

Random thought from Management 425...

UCI projects that California will be about a step or so above "recession" status for the next couple of years. Grain of salt is that is a projection and there's no certainty, but dang... not good.

[BarTopDancer]

WOOHOO! Happy day HAPPY HAPPY DAY!

[Morrigoon]

?

[BarTopDancer]

Hockey is back ;)

[Kevy Baby]

I didn't realize it was gone

[AllyOops!]

According to my spam folder, courtesy of e-harmony thousands of single girls want to meet me. I could not possibly imagine why, I'm pretty sure I don't want to meet them. ;)

Now, are you really sure that you don't want to meet them? I certainly can't speak for the thousands of other solo gals, but this one was dying to meet you & did everything from the e-Harmony email to hiding in your tree (you know, the one right outside of your bedroom?) with my nifty night vision goggles. You looked right at me, Snowflake, but never came outside to greet me. Maybe it was the giant owl costume that I was wearing that fooled you.

:D ;) :p

[Prudence]

I'm interviewing with a Yakima firm. I'm not sure if I'm excited or disappointed.

[Kevy Baby]

Yakima - that just sound like a punch line

[Kevy Baby]

OK, so I found this "interesting" video on TMZ.com (http://www.tmz.com)

NSFW

Name That Shape (http://www.tmz.com/2007/09/13/unidentified-flying-organ/)

[JWBear]

My Great-Grandfather owned a saloon in Yakima. He had a pet bear that he kept chained up out front to attract customers.

[Kevy Baby]

He had a pet bear that he kept chained up out front to attract customers.He kept you on a chain?

[€uroMeinke]

I'm interviewing with a Yakima firm. I'm not sure if I'm excited or disappointed.

Japanese gangsters? I'd be careful with that one.

[wendybeth]

I'm interviewing with a Yakima firm. I'm not sure if I'm excited or disappointed.


Oh, dear. Well, you could always get some time in, then move on to someplace more attractive, like Fresno.

[ozron]

This one was NOT on your list.

Not surprising. Yakima isn't on ANYONE'S list.

[JWBear]

He kept you on a chain?

No, that's Bill's job....

[Prudence]

Oh, dear. Well, you could always get some time in, then move on to someplace more attractive, like Fresno.

Their big practice area is agribusiness stuff. Can't you see me doing crop damage litigation? Who knows - maybe I'd love it. At least I'd be close enough to drive back here to have Shaun cut my hair. Because Shaun is amazing, and my hair looks significantly less like I've just electrocuted myself.

[Morrigoon]

I had the strangest dream last night.... there was a massive wind storm coming and everyone was getting prepared or getting out of town, and Cherny sent me to go pick up some potato salad from this gas station deli, and the guys there took forever and then tried to charge me $7 for it, which I perceived to be massively overcharging me, and then... I woke up.

Oh, and the area looked like a cross between San Diego's gaslamp district and the Valley... weird

[wendybeth]

Well, $7 for potato salad is a bit steep.;)

[Capt Jack]

it'd better be a buttload of 'tater salad

[Morrigoon]

But isn't that weird, to have a dream about potato salad? Even the nice kind with the eggs in it (which is was... no idea why I remember that).

And the wind storm? WTF kind of dream was I having? And why the gas station/deli guys who were wasting my time making me wait while I protested that it just wasn't WORTH waiting for (with the wind storm coming) and they kept urging me to wait, and then the b*stards tried to overcharge me for it after all that.

That's it, no more late night In-N-Out for me....

[Betty]

Home today. Car trouble so I sort of took the day off - but am sort of working from home a bit too. I want to focus - but it's friday and I'm thinking 1. woo-hoo 3 day weekend and 2. boo-hoo stupid car trouble.

Overheating issue. Not only is the fan not working - but the coolant is dirty which, I think, points to a faulty head gasket. Expensive. Bah!!!

Can't I ever just have a car that runs right and then I get to pay it off and have it run right without a car payment. How much is it going to be vs. how much I owe on the damn thing. I shake my fist at you car troubles.

Online stuff points to the model having a known issue with the head gasket failing which really annoys me that they won't do anything about it. Yeah - it's a 1999 - but if you made it wrong to begin with... you get the idea.

[Morrigoon]

Why is it a 3-day weekend?

[RStar]

He kept you on a chain?

No, that's Bill's job....

Now that I think about my job, it applies there also......

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Why is it a 3-day weekend?

I think it's a 3-day weekend when you take Friday off for car troubles, just not a very good 3-day weekend.

[Capt Jack]

Home today. stupid car trouble.

Overheating

eh, you might very well luck out. coolant gets dirty no matter what. if the fan has failed, between replacing that and a good flush n fill it might just fix it.

if its been running decently other than the overheat, you could be ok.

keep a good thought.

[lizziebith]

Whooo-hoooo! Two 1/4 more hours until I walk out on the job from hell! My boss is in London, so he'll get my letter Monday. My office is being re-painted/carpeted tonight, so I'm using the "boxing-up" excuse to take loads of my personal stuff to my car...

Normally, I'd give notice and stuff, but the stress this week alone made me realize I can't take 2 more weeks of it. I'll just get the reference from my beloved old boss, since I have her home # and email.

Around 4, when the workmen come, I'll go and say "bye" to all my friends...That part will be sad.:( And I'll always miss my old position, which was heavenly...

Here's to a better tomorrow! :cheers:

[Morrigoon]

Wow!

[katiesue]

Off for the weekend to my Mom's thank god she's retiring party. I many not survive. So far my Mom has decided to take the grand-daughters to a teddy bear tea. They're in 3rd and 6th grade and neither is interested so we made them go thinking it was important to Mom. Who after buying tickets asked who wanted to take them. Um you? So then my BIL decided he would but dressed as Mr. Weasley to make it more fun.

My nicece told my mom she wanted to make ice cream from scratch with hand crank. So mom has decided this must be done for the party which starts at 5:30, and the tea is at 2. So we have to get this done before the tea which means spending the morning hand cranking ice cream.

Oh and my Aunt informed me she's wearing her "sexy shoes" :rolleyes:

[Mousey Girl]

oops

[Mousey Girl]

I had a nice talk with Asshat last night. "They" finally found a counselor for Nick. I have arranged it so that I can be the one to take him, at least to the first appointment. He is also going to get his bike out of my way and fix Nick's back tire. I respoke my request that he spends some quality alone time with his son. I was also able to voice my concerns about the teenager living in his house, watching the kids, while having 5 different MySpace accounts where she talked about drinking and referring to herself as "kind of slutty." I brought up that I felt Nickolas is trying to play us against each other, so be warned. I don't think Nick is doing it conciously, but more out of trying not to be there. He also wants me to be happy, so I wonder if part of what he is saying is because he thinks it is what I want to hear.

Tonight I get to attack Laundry Mountain and firgure out what movie to watch when I begin my ascent.

[Capt Jack]

Here's to a better tomorrow! :cheers:


I'll drink to that. :cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

I left my cell phone at my friends house.

I feel so naked.

Oops.

[Morrigoon]

Found a nice simple chicken recipe that looks good. Heh, sometimes those brand-promoting recipes are really good (actually, my favorite cookbook is one that's all brand recipes)

Simple chicken and potato bake.
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&u1=bytype&u2=2*374&u3=**3*61&wf=9&recipe_id=52564

[BarTopDancer]

LOLCats make Friday afternoons more entertaining.

[RStar]

LOLCats make Friday afternoons more entertaining.

Yup, that's only because you don't have yer phone, doncha know!

[CoasterMatt]

In N Out Burger makes pain go away...

[€uroMeinke]

I left my cell phone at my friends house.

I feel so naked.

Oops.

Never leave your naked pics on your cell phone

[alphabassettgrrl]

"They" finally found a counselor for Nick.
...
I respoke my request that he spends some quality alone time with his son. I was also able to voice my concerns about the teenager living in his house, watching the kids, while having 5 different MySpace accounts where she talked about drinking and referring to herself as "kind of slutty."

Wow. Valid concerns, I'd say.

Whooo-hoooo! Two 1/4 more hours until I walk out on the job from hell!
...
Here's to a better tomorrow! :cheers:

Definitely- to a better tomorrow!


Can't I ever just have a car that runs right and then I get to pay it off and have it run right without a car payment.

Reasonable request but so many cars suck, especially when they get a few miles on them. I hope it's something easy instead of the head gasket. I had to have one replaced on the car I had in high school. Kind of scary driving it across the street to the repair place with coolant shooting out the side of my engine block.

I had the strangest dream last night.... there was a massive wind storm coming and everyone was getting prepared or getting out of town, and Cherny sent me to go pick up some potato salad from this gas station deli, and the guys there took forever and then tried to charge me $7 for it, which I perceived to be massively overcharging me, and then... I woke up.

Oh, and the area looked like a cross between San Diego's gaslamp district and the Valley... weird

Dreams are fascinating.

I'm interviewing with a Yakima firm. I'm not sure if I'm excited or disappointed.

Good luck!

I got a promotion at work... next week, I'm a lead.

Congrats!!! :)


So... I'm annoyed. Time to save up for a new windshield.

Good for going back to the gym. Boo for damaged windshield. Sorry- that stinks.

[LashStoat]

In N Out Burger makes pain go away...

Lashbear finally got an "Out Burger" (how appropriate) in San Francisco. I think this is the general forum, so I don't have to talk about bacon, and I'm allowed to say "Hi" to Mad Monkey Girl.

Susie-Anne would also have said "Hi", but she is having braces fitted to the majority of her teeth, and the sedation required has put her on a different level of "Hi".

[lashbear]

Lashbear finally got an "Out Burger" (how appropriate) in San Francisco. I think this is the general forum, so I don't have to talk about bacon, and I'm allowed to say "Hi" to Mad Monkey Girl.
Hehehehe... In & out, wasn't it ?? :evil:


PS: Big hugs to MMG and CM too !

[lashbear]

PS: LS and I have finally made it to the "Not Afraid and €uroMeinke conversation across the same room via the LoT" status.

Yay !! :snap: :cheers:

[Not Afraid]

Jack must have gone to break-dancing class last night. He's practicing his routine today.

[Morrigoon]

PS: LS and I have finally made it to the "Not Afraid and €uroMeinke conversation across the same room via the LoT" status.

Yay !! :snap: :cheers:
LOL.

[CoasterMatt]

I keep calling relatives in Nebraska asking them what the score is in the USC/Nebraska game...

They've started letting the calls go to their answering machine :evil:

[Morrigoon]

Haw-ha!

[Prudence]

I am bored, and yet again no one is posting things to entertain me. What a bunch of slackers!

[CoasterMatt]

The dryer is not an amusement machine for kitties, puppies, or action figures.

[lashbear]

OK, so I found this "interesting" video on TMZ.com (http://www.tmz.com)

NSFW

Name That Shape (http://www.tmz.com/2007/09/13/unidentified-flying-organ/)

A cloud isn't safe for work ?? Your boss would have to be pretty uptight, I think.

My Great-Grandfather owned a saloon in Yakima. He had a pet bear that he kept chained up out front to attract customers.

See... it IS hereditary.

He kept you on a chain?

:p Beat me to it.

[Morrigoon]

And thus a sexual identity is born...

[lashbear]

And thus a sexual identity is born...

I ain't wearin no diapers again, neither. :p


....although there is the talc.... :evil:

[lashbear]

PS: you're up late, aren't you ?

[Morrigoon]

Meh, it's only 1.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Soooo,

Just got home from a gig to find that my rear license plate is missing. Isn't that dandy. Now, I have to file a police report in the morning and then have one of my bandmates pick me up tomorrow and then drive me home after my gig, since I can't get to DMV until Monday morning, obviously.

Just another of life's wonderfully unexpected surprises. :rolleyes:

[DreadPirateRoberts]

In Paul Pressler fashion, I drove my timing belt to the point of failure. Unfortunately it happened at 80 miles an hour on the 10.

[blueerica]

Oy vey, DPR!

In other news, $260.61 later, I have a new windshield. At least it's shiny!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

In Paul Pressler fashion, I drove my timing belt to the point of failure. Unfortunately it happened at 80 miles an hour on the 10.
That's bad timing.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

That's bad timing.

Visible GD mojo

[alphabassettgrrl]

In Paul Pressler fashion, I drove my timing belt to the point of failure. Unfortunately it happened at 80 miles an hour on the 10.

I did that in my last car. Driving up the 101, trying to get there to turn in a paper. I couldn't get a hold of my instructor to tell him I had car trouble and my husband was on the way to give me a ride but I was going to be late turning in my paper which means I fail the class and oooohhh the stress.

I get to SBCC and the guy's not even there. He had somebody in the front office collecting the papers. Dangit. If I'd have known that...

I learned that day that the timing belt is part of preventative maintenance. Luckily I didn't damage anything.

[Snowflake]

So, three times to DL and I've still not crossed the border to DCA!

Borneo, where were you so I could not longer be a screamin virgin? I kept looking for a tall dark and handsome fellow in some mouse ears, didn't find you obviously!

[Capt Jack]

I learned that day that the timing belt is part of preventative maintenance. Luckily I didn't damage anything.

wow. you were lucky. any time Ive seen that happen the result is, to put it mildly, catastrophic

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So, three times to DL and I've still not crossed the border to DCA!

Borneo, where were you so I could not longer be a screamin virgin? I kept looking for a tall dark and handsome fellow in some mouse ears, didn't find you obviously!

Aww, I was there Friday and Sunday. I guess we didn't cross paths because you were looking for someone tall, dark and handsome in mouse ears and I guess there were alot of tall & dark people there.

[Snowflake]

Aww, I was there Friday and Sunday. I guess we didn't cross paths because you were looking for someone tall, dark and handsome in mouse ears and I guess there were alot of tall & dark people there.

Dammit! I saw lots of people there, but I would have recognized you! I was also pretty busy fighting strollers (even though the park was not horribly crowded) we walked on every ride, pretty much, except the subs. We even rode Peter Pan with a fairly short wait of about 15 minutes.

Well, next time then. I'm hoping there will be a swanking LoT meet for my next trip. I missed Lindyhop too, cause my cell phone was off and I'd forgotten to turn it back on. At least I saw her last night!

[Gemini Cricket]

Where the heck did the day go? It's 4pm already!
:)

And, can I just say, that there are 3, count 'em 3 cute boys here at my new office building. Not too shabby...
:D

[Morrigoon]

Aww, I was there Friday and Sunday. I guess we didn't cross paths because you were looking for someone tall, dark and handsome in mouse ears and I guess there were alot of tall & dark people there.
Pity, had you stopped by the meet, we could've had lunch together.

[AllyOops!]

Damn!! No O.J. Thread?!?!? If you read my posts, you know that all angry roads lead to his punk ass.

Alrighty then, I'll post in this Thread.

Well, well. They arrested you yet again, you guilty mutherf*cker. You got away with murder, so you'd think that you would be so relieved you'd spend the rest of your days in hiding. Oh, but not you, Juice. Not you. Because you can't be ignored. You thrive on attention of any kind.

Plus, you're above the law! You can do anything! What won't you do?

Probably fry in my lifetime, you piece of sh*t.

[Morrigoon]

Anybody interested in the possible commercial opening up of the Northwest Passage?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Passage

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'll spend the rest of my life looking for the real robbers.

[Not Afraid]

Anybody interested in the possible commercial opening up of the Northwest Passage?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Passage

I've been reading with interest the reports that the passage is now open again and that the NorthEast passage may be fully navigatable again very soon.

[Kevy Baby]

I just got home from work at about 1:00 a.m. ish. Back at it in the morning (though I may go in late - around 9:00 ish). I'm too restless to go to bed, but I can't keep my eyes open.

I'll be glad when open enrollment season is over.

[Morrigoon]

What Kevy said reads much better without the first and last sentences, don't you agree?
Back at it in the morning (though I may go in late - around 9:00 ish). I'm too restless to go to bed, but I can't keep my eyes open.


:snap: :evil: :cheers:

...or is it just me and my dirty mind?

[Capt Jack]

O.J <snip>
...fry in my lifetime, you piece of sh*t.

Id give you 100 mojos for that one iffin I could.

:snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap:

[Prudence]

Apparently I'm getting a promotion. With a raise. Not huge, but more money is more money.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Apparently I'm getting a promotion. With a raise. Not huge, but more money is more money.

Congratulations!

[Ponine]

Apparently I'm getting a promotion. With a raise. Not huge, but more money is more money.

That's it??? That's all you tell us?!?!?!?

[Kevy Baby]

If she told us more, she would have to kill us.

[AllyOops!]

What Kevy said reads much better without the first and last sentences, don't you agree?


:snap: :evil: :cheers:

...or is it just me and my dirty mind?

I'm with ya, sister. Me & my dirty mind go way back, and I like to read it the same way, too!

However, I also saw what I thought was Lindsay Lohan's vagina when I looked at Kevy's avatar. I'm glad to know that sucker's still open for business despite rehab. It even looks like she did the responsible thing & got what appears to be an old Sea Captain to man the entry. Ahoy, matey! Thar be a famous clam ahead! ;) :p

GD~ Hahaha!

Capt. Jack~ Thank you!!! I was listening to the O.J. heist footage last night on TV, and saw what was the best video footage of all- O.J. en route (or maybe leaving) a wedding whilst whistling If I Only Had A Brain.

If only you did, you double-murdering-memorabilia-thieving-low-lifing-scum-sucking-smarmy-mugshot-picture-taking-I-didn't-do-it-but-if-I-did-here's-a-how-to-manual-book-writing sack of sh*t. Then maybe you'd have a conscience, too. Although Heaven knows the Scarecrow didn't accuse Dorothy of planting evidence along the Yellow Brick Road or spend time bitching about ill-fiting gloves, sans brain. No, my friend, we have you for that, and how lucky we are.

Whew! I think I kinda have a problem with O.J., no? ;)

[Kevy Baby]

However, I also saw what I thought was Lindsay Lohan's vagina when I looked at Kevy's avatar. I'm glad to know that sucker's still open for business despite rehab. It even looks like she did the responsible thing & got what appears to be an old Sea Captain to man the entry. Ahoy, matey! Thar be a famous clam ahead! ;) :pYou do have a dirty mind! I have no idea how you could interpret something as innocent as a giant faux conch shell used as the entrance to the ladies room as something dirty. :eek:

[libraryvixen]

Apparently I'm getting a promotion. With a raise. Not huge, but more money is more money.

Go Pru!! :D :snap:

[Capt Jack]

http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/image.php?u=13&dateline=1190157110

uh.....hmm.....just a quick question.


are those....erm. I mean...is that you?
:evil:

[libraryvixen]

http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/image.php?u=13&dateline=1190157110

uh.....hmm.....just a quick question.


are those....erm. I mean...is that you?
:evil:

No comment... ;)

[Morrigoon]

Apparently I'm getting a promotion. With a raise. Not huge, but more money is more money.
Yay! About time they gave you some recognition :)

[Kevy Baby]

http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/image.php?u=13&dateline=1190157110

uh.....hmm.....just a quick question.


are those....erm. I mean...is that you?
:evil:No. Hers are much larger.

[Mousey Girl]

I just got home. I had tried calling Boy several times from work, but no answer. He is sound alseep in my chair, curled up around his backpack. I am tempted to set Holly and Sweetness&Light loose on him...:evil:

[Gemini Cricket]

There are 2 men that work in my building.
One I call Steve Face.
The other I call Matt Voice.

One looks like innerSpaceman, the other sounds like CoasterMatt. lol! :D

[Prudence]

That's it??? That's all you tell us?!?!?!?

Oh, well, it's not super exciting news - I'm not changing jobs or anything. I just bitched to the right people about how it was kind of sh!tty that I was setting up these new policies and procedures and reports and taking on training and supervision of a minion AND finding room in the budget to pay my successor more than I currently make. And that gee, if that's what this new version of my job is worth, it kind of sucks that I have to set it all up but I don't get the salary to go with it.

So, I had a suspicion that I might be getting a raise, but not the reclass (promotion.) It doesn't come with a fancy new title, since titles here are pretty meaningless and we can make up "functional" titles to actually use. But, it's just a bit of personal satisfaction to have made it out of the 07 salary class and into the 08 class before leaving the University.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Well good for you Pru!! You totally deserve this and more. :)

[Mousey Girl]

Remy seems to have a broken/damaged back foot. She must have gotten it caught in the cage. I feel bad for her, but it doesn't seem to hurt her, and there isn't really anything that can be done for it.

[Mousey Girl]

On a happy note, Smash Mouth is going to be at the opening night of the KC Fair...TONIGHT! It is opening night and the concert is free, so our chances of getting a decent seat are pretty low. I am beyond excited. They were supposed to be here last year, but had to cancel at the last minute. I enjoyed Pablo Cruise, but I wanted SM.

[libraryvixen]

No. Hers are much larger.

Ugh, I'm trying to give what I have now away!

[Ponine]

Ugh, I'm trying to give what I have now away!

I volunteer!
I'll take some for even-ing out purposes!


And Pru; Good. I'm glad they listened to you.
You had a valid point, and I feel it was their duty to honor it.
And hey, a reclass to boot? Even better.

[MouseWife]

What's up with this criminals shooting kids? Or using kids?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070919/ap_on_re_us/bank_robbery_toddler;_ylt=Ai4YePBcuR1jguX4.4FFRAms 0NUE

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fear19sep19,0,2715663.story?coll=la-home-local
{say a accident but the crime is still horrendous and the reason behind it...}


And, I couldn't find the link, but what about the guys who went to a house {sounds like drug dealings...} and started a rucous and then shot a guy who had come to that house and as they ran away, they stopped and shot the 9 month old sitting in the car in the head?

My mind is blown. And, these are only the things that are sticking out in my mind.

What kills me even more so is how we are across the world fighting crime while in our own back yard, criminals are taking hold of the street and terrorizing us. I don't know but I think a lot of that 2nd link, there are a lot of gangs that are run from Mexico. I've heard this a lot in the news, as I live even closer to the border.

Just last weekend {that I know of} there was a gang turf shooting.

Arrrrr, I needs me another cup 'o that thar black stuff that calms me nerves.

[libraryvixen]

Arrrrr, I needs me another cup 'o that thar black stuff that calms me nerves.


Stout?

[MouseWife]

Stout?

Arrrr!! Nay! Be it me black pearl....coffee!! May be I a pirate this day, but, them rugrats still be runnin' 'round the deck, gotta keep me wits about me!!

wait, was that a question of my physical state?

[BarTopDancer]

this is the song that never ends...
yes, it goes on and on my friend...

[libraryvixen]

Arrrr!! Nay! Be it me black pearl....coffee!! May be I a pirate this day, but, them rugrats still be runnin' 'round the deck, gotta keep me wits about me!!

wait, was that a question of my physical state?

Just a question of the black stuff you be drinkin'. I just want a milkshake! mmmmm

[lizziebith]

Thanks! LOL.... Now I have to put some music on to get that out of my head. :p

And speaking of putting something on: anyone else here blissed-out by the fact that we've got sweater-weather goin' on???

[Morrigoon]

Totally... except I'm a little warm, and this is one of my thinner short-sleeved sweaters.

But yeah, I was totally smiling this morning when it was drizzling!

[libraryvixen]

It's a little windy today in NorCal. Yay!! Sweater weather!

[Morrigoon]

YESSSS! I get to go to the Ducks game tonight, woohoo!

[MouseWife]

Ooo, milkshake! LOL Now I am laughing thinking of that 'Milkshake' song and your avatar, librayvixen!!!

Oh but YEAH!!! I love sweater weather!!! But, I checked the forecast for next week, when we are to be in L.A. and it says it to be up close to 80 degrees. Crap.

The only thing that worries me is that I will turn to eating yummy warm foods....the sweaters can only cover so much.....:rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

Hey, sweater weather is ALSO soup weather :)

[MouseWife]

True, Morri. It doesn't have to be warm pastries, cakes, brownies....

Man, am I hungry!!

My daughter has gone back to eating more raw foods. Last week she lost 5 pounds!! Sheeeeeet....I need to get back on track. But, this sinus infection has me down...

I know, excuses excuses. :blush:

[libraryvixen]

My milkshakes bring everyone to my avatar! lol

Soup weather... you guys are making me hungry!

[BarTopDancer]

YESSSS! I get to go to the Ducks game tonight, woohoo!

Me too! ;)

[Prudence]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/ethelberga/BayeauxMilkshake.jpg

[MouseWife]

ROFLMAO!!

:snap:

librayvixen, your avatar damn sure brought people to post!! ;)

[Morrigoon]

That'f fome funny fhyte, Prv

[libraryvixen]

Goonie and Pru... hilarious!

[Prudence]

I have been waiting since I last changed my avatar to post that and wondered what an appropriate time would be. So, thank you for providing that opportunity.


In other news, while the Spokane firm decided I wasn't good enough for them, I did score an interview with everyone's least favorite federal agency. My co-worker says this is a bad idea, given that I'm already quite the hardass at work, and combining my natural tendencies with that job could just be too much evil for one planet. Still, I think it would be amusing when it came time for introductions. "And what do you do?" "I'm an attorney with the IRS." "Um....I think I need to refill the bean dip. Please excuse me."

[BarTopDancer]

Good job Pru!!

[Morrigoon]

Heh, I used to know a guy who was once an enforcement agent for the IRS. Eeep. Nice enough guy though. He decided to get out after putting some member of the Mexican mafia in jail and his dad (same name as him) had to spend a year in the witness protection program for his own safety.

Who said the IRS was boring?

[MouseWife]

Hey Pru, if you got the skills, you gotta use 'em!!!

The only thing I've run into is people being surprised Mexican/Americans work for the Border Patrol.

One guys' family would ask how he could do it {but he was the only really successful one....} and I asked this guy if it were his brother I saw on the news as being a higher-up in the Border Patrol. He {I have to say, looked quite, um, Mexican, no offense...} actually laughed/scoffed and said 'No way!'. It was bad timing to argue with him but what is wrong with implenting the law?? :mad:

[Morrigoon]

I have two seats availible for tonight's game, anybody? Bueller?

[Prudence]

Apparently the IRS is all about its 40-hour work week. If you count school as work (and you damn well better), I can not remember the last time I had a 40-hour week. Going home at 5 every.single.night? Sitting around on the weekend wondering what to do? Having hobbies again? The mind boggles.

[Kevy Baby]

The only time I have a forty hour work week is Thanksgiving week.

[blueerica]

Somehow, my manager loves me. He must. He knows what days I want off, yet have left them unasked for. Then he gives them to me. Or at least he did for the next schedule. I am amazed. Truly.

<3

[Mousey Girl]

No concert for me. We have some majorly chilly winds, that with the crowds of the fair make for major dust issues. I left Nick with his dad, he wanted to ride some rides. Let his dad pay.

[JWBear]

My request to transfer to the Garden Grove office has been approved. A 15 to 20 minute drive now instead of a 45 minutes to an hour drive! Woohoo!

[Morrigoon]

Woot! Post-work Disneylandings here we come!

[libraryvixen]

Congrats JW!! A shorter commute is always a reason to celebrate!! :D

[Snowflake]

Yay for shorter commutes JW Bear! :snap:

[Moonliner]

Sooo..

What's in your past that won't stay dead?

I thought I was long past going to high school football games but no such luck. Tonight I'm heading off to "The Game" :rolleyes:

Oh well, perhaps I can talk my wife into making out with me under the bleachers... That was always the best part of the game.

[AllyOops!]

Things I haven't grown out of? Hmm..off of the top of my head..

I still giggle over sexual innuendos like there's no tomorrow. I get lots of eye rolls but I can't help myself.

I love TV shows & movies that center around highschool dating drama & the glamorous & scripted lives of teens. I can never get enough of Beverly Hills 90210, Laguna Beach, The Hills, and now Gossip Girl.

I still dress up as a schoolgirl and..nevermind. ;)

I'm sure there are many more!

[Capt Jack]

Sooo..
What's in your past that won't stay dead?

drag racing. used to do it a lot as a kid (18 year old kid that is), took it up as a hobby again in the past couple of years. love it more now than even then...probably because I can actually afford it now.

[RStar]

Sooo..

What's in your past that won't stay dead?
I knew I shoudn't have made that trip to the Pet Cemetery, but that's another story......:evil:

[Kevy Baby]

Sooo..

What's in your past that won't stay dead?Puberty

[Prudence]

Apparently Larry Flynt is downstairs right now. Me, I'm going to class.

[Prudence]

Life sucks, but the most recent Two Lumps (http://twolumps.net/d/20070919.html) makes me giggle irrationally.





As opposed to the rational giggling I usually do.

[Not Afraid]

My 63 year old Brother just bought a Harley.