Soooo....

[Not Afraid]

Soooo, there's this metal wire thingie hanging off the bottom of my car dragging on the ground. This can't be good news.

[CoasterMatt]

Soooo, there's this metal wire thingie hanging off the bottom of my car dragging on the ground. This can't be good news.

Especially if it's got a guy's hand attached to it :eek:

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Especially if it's got a guy's hand attached to it :eek:

or a foot!

[Not Afraid]

Or one of the Roberts (Denero or Mitchum) is under there.

[JWBear]

No posts on LoT in almost 2 hours?! Where is everyone?

[CoasterMatt]

Playing Lord of the Rings Pinball...

[RStar]

Soooo, there's this metal wire thingie hanging off the bottom of my car dragging on the ground. This can't be good news.

Sure, no problem! It's just a static discharge wire. It keeps you from sparking the gas fumes while fueling, which results in an exploding fire bomb in your car, which would be a bad thing.......


Or perhaps a mechanic should look at it just in case.

[RStar]

No posts on LoT in almost 2 hours?! Where is everyone?

Cleaning the garage, getting readu for the garage sale of the century next weekend.

[Mousey Girl]

I am here, soon to be night night.


The Old People have made it home. It looks like their trip from hell (major issues with their motorhome) is not quite over. After having the 5th radiator replaced in Homer, Alaska, they are looking at #6. So this was a 2 radiator, 6 tires (all 4 on their Suzuki tow vehicle had to be replaced), a new transmission and some major electrical work type of trip. It was nice to see them both, but I am now trying to figure out when they got so old.

[mousepod]

Spent the afternoon/evening with H and her dad at some theme park. Finally found Nemo. Saw Jack, Sally et al in the Mansion. I'm home now, but ready to sleep...

[wendybeth]

Playing Far Cry on the Wii. Worked all day, then met Tori and her Grandma at the mall and had dinner at a very nice Asian restaurant, and then went shopping for fall clothes. Kid made out like a bandit, per usual.

[Morrigoon]

Just got back from gaming. Found the kitty in the neighbor's front yard and brought her into the warmth. Now she's hiding in the kitchen.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I've been wondering why...

[wendybeth]

Just got back from gaming. Found the kitty in the neighbor's front yard and brought her into the warmth. Now she's hiding in the kitchen.

Isn't there something just cool about a cat in the home? I love our doggies, but I can't live without our kitties. To me, a house just isn't a home without a cat. My doc is convinced I'm allergic to them, but I don't give a ****- I'll always have a cat or ten around as long as I'm on this planet.

Have you re-named the kitty?

[Morrigoon]

I'm the other way around... home isn't home without a dog (preferably dogs). I'm really not a cat person, but I've kind of taken to this particular cat. Feel bad for her.

[wendybeth]

You'll wind up feeling sorry for her so much that soon everything she does is gonna be the cutest thing you ever saw. Trust me- my sis always had a dog, until last year. She is sooooo in love with her kitty- the first she's ever had, excepting all the ones I brought home when we were young. Don't get me wrong- I love our puppies, but our kitties rule the roost.

[katiesue]

Off to the Rodeo - yee haaa!!

Cowboys in wranglers - need I say more?

Plus Maddy's singing the National Anthem.

[BarTopDancer]

Was at home unpacking and getting my AV set up with the help of a friend. Chilled, ate dinner, drank wine, watched a movie. Very relaxing evening. But so much fun.

[Disneyphile]

Cleaning the garage, getting readu for the garage sale of the century next weekend.Ooooh! Garage sale! Are you perhaps selling any kind of shelf pieces (like a baker's rack) or a large bird cage? Maybe a sofa that is in much better shape than ours?

[BarTopDancer]

Target has some nice shelf pieces on clearance right now. At least the one in RSM did. I bought this (http://www.target.com/4-Tier-Wire-Shelf-Chrome/dp/B000JNSXPW/ref=br_1_2/601-8729693-5408105?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1) for $35.

What kind of sofa are you looking for and what is your price range?

[alphabassettgrrl]

So "Playhouse Disney" was cool to work this weekend. We beat their latest load-out time, too, which was cool. They had hoped for 2 hours, but we got the doors closed by 1 hour 30 minutes.

There were a couple of us singing the songs and dancing backstage. They're sort of used to it from me, but the other guy's kind of new and it was surprising. Cute, but seemingly out of character. That's ok. They had *really* cool costumes. The faces of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Tigger and Pooh were animated- mouths moved, eyes blinked, and the faces were soft flexible stuff.

So so cool. Expensive, and kind of touchy, but really cool.

And now I have a large beer to keep me company tonight. Yummy. Both dogs curled up on their pillows, a cat curled up next to me, and an evening to work on homework. Definitely needed.

I've been processing the break-up with the girl. Oddly, I think we wanted the same things out of the relationship, but it just wasn't possible. She wasn't getting what she wanted, but I wasn't either, though I was unwilling to admit it. There was so much I wanted to give her, and the distance was a larger factor than I thought it would be. Sadly it was right to end.

Plus, the fact that without having met my hubby, I'd probably *be* her in a lot of ways right now. The break-up trauma catapulted me into dealing a bit with my "coming-up to 40" personal re-assessment crisis. Not a lot, but a bit. I think there's a lot coming up, but there's a little bit done. I'm just feeling kind of lost and blind right now. It's not something I like. At least at work I was feeling like my old self; skipping across the stage and bounding up the stairs felt like me. The folks at work know to gauge me and how well I'm feeling by how nutty I am; I like that. And today I was feeling pretty good. Bout darn time, I say.

I've been processing with the help of the music from "Wicked" and I think I'm finally ready to let it go some. I'll see the musical again in November with some of the guys from work, which will be cool, and we're taking the backstage tour. I'm such a geek, because I can hardly wait to see it.

But I'm ok with my inner geek. She sort of knows how to be happy.

[Betty]

Had another fabulous day off roading up in big bear. We've now seen 2 of the fire tower lookouts. did you know that you can rent one of them for the night? No cooking in it. No electricity and the bathroom is down a very steep narrow ladder type of stairs...

but the view! Wow! In practically all directions, it was just incredible. On a clear day, I read, you can see Catalina! Now, we've seen Catalina from the top of Saddleback Mountain - but all the way from Big Bear. I can see the direction it would be - but it was overcast with a morning marine layer.

We now need to go visit all the fire watch towers in the area as well as drive from the bottom of the mountain near the 18 all the way up to Big Bear City without going on a regular road. I think maybe next weekend if we can get away with it. :)

Such fun!

Got a little bit of hiking in today as well. Yay Jeep!

[BarTopDancer]

If I quit procrastinating and just did my homework I would have been done with it a long time ago.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Had another fabulous day off roading up in big bear. We've now seen 2 of the fire tower lookouts. did you know that you can rent one of them for the night? No cooking in it. No electricity and the bathroom is down a very steep narrow ladder type of stairs...

but the view! Wow! In practically all directions, it was just incredible. On a clear day, I read, you can see Catalina! Now, we've seen Catalina from the top of Saddleback Mountain - but all the way from Big Bear. I can see the direction it would be - but it was overcast with a morning marine layer.

We now need to go visit all the fire watch towers in the area as well as drive from the bottom of the mountain near the 18 all the way up to Big Bear City without going on a regular road. I think maybe next weekend if we can get away with it. :)

Such fun!

Got a little bit of hiking in today as well. Yay Jeep!

Have you done Clark's grade? Did you visit the Morton Peak lookout?

[Morrigoon]

BtD: how's the new place working out?

[alphabassettgrrl]

If I quit procrastinating and just did my homework I would have been done with it a long time ago.
I know that feeling. :)

[BarTopDancer]

New place is coming together. The A/V was set up yesterday. YAY. Just locked down my network. I totally forgot and the reason everything has been so slow is because someone was "sharing" my bandwidth.

Homework is as done as it can be.

[RStar]

I've been processing with the help of the music from "Wicked" and I think I'm finally ready to let it go some. I'll see the musical again in November with some of the guys from work, which will be cool, and we're taking the backstage tour. I'm such a geek, because I can hardly wait to see it.

But I'm ok with my inner geek. She sort of knows how to be happy.
I loved Wicked, and listen to the Broadway soundtrack once in a while. Wonderfull music! I, too am a geek. I just love most musical plays.

Good luck to you!

[Betty]

Have you done Clark's grade? Did you visit the Morton Peak lookout?

Morton Peak lookout was Saturday and Clark's grade we did as the way home on Sunday. Yeah - we had to go back up to Big Bear on Sunday because we had such a good time on Saturday. :)

Have you ever spent the night up in the Morton Peak lookout?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Morton Peak lookout was Saturday and Clark's grade we did as the way home on Sunday. Yeah - we had to go back up to Big Bear on Sunday because we had such a good time on Saturday. :)

Have you ever spent the night up in the Morton Peak lookout?

I haven't but it looks like it would be fun. Nice views, but it sure looks naked after the fire burned all the brush away from it.

[Not Afraid]

My mechanic asked me what I was smoking.

Whatever was hanging off of the undercarriage of my car is not longer there and it appears nothing is missing.

I suppose phantom car problems are better than real ones.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

My mechanic asked me what I was smoking.

Whatever was hanging off of the undercarriage of my car is not longer there and it appears nothing is missing.

I suppose phantom car problems are better than real ones.

Maybe you picked something up on the road, but it fell off before you got to the mechanic.

[Not Afraid]

That's what I'm thinking.

[Mousey Girl]

We are having beef stew tonight for dinner. Boy is driving me nuts aksing when we can eat.

[Capt Jack]

can't blame the boy. the aroma is probably making him nuts!

just the thought of a well prepared beef stew is making me hungry

[BarTopDancer]

Not to be read by kids or bosses:

did you know if, while texting, you type in c0ck s in c0ck block the word anal is suggested by T9?

[CoasterMatt]

that sure fit well with the posts about beef stew

[Not Afraid]

hehehehe.

Geiko commercial disguised as an undercover story about Jed Clampet.

[Morrigoon]

Can't believe this... I'm watching Perfect Strangers on TV.

Anyone ever hear of a channel called Ion? It's #8 here.

OMG, I think this is the pilot!

[BarTopDancer]

hehehehe.

Geiko commercial disguised as an undercover story about Jed Clampet.

This moment quoted for posterity.

[Prudence]

Query:

Do you really want to work for some place that says "you have been selected for a callback interview. It is at this date and time. If you can not come at that time, it will not be rescheduled."?

And it's not like they gave lots of notice. Apparently we're all 22 with no real job or obligations and we can be wherever whenever they want. It's not even some place I really want to work, just some place I figured I could get a job if all else failed and I was desperate. I'd rather work for the firm in Yakima than work for these people.

[BarTopDancer]

No.

[Mousey Girl]

can't blame the boy. the aroma is probably making him nuts!

just the thought of a well prepared beef stew is making me hungry

I do make killer stews and soups. My specialties are beef stew, 16 bean soup and pea soup.

Now that it is just us I have found myself cooking more.

[BarTopDancer]

Must have the recipe for 16 bean soup.

[Kevy Baby]

16 bean soup? That would be over in like, four spoonfuls

[Not Afraid]

I bought a daybed from Craig's List today and just got done setting it up in the office. The room is so much larger now! However, our cleanish garage now contains 2 desks, a queen bed and a mission style headboard. It's not clean any longer. It's time to do a little selling on Craig's List.

[Morrigoon]

Photo of said queen bed?

[Mousey Girl]

Must have the recipe for 16 bean soup.

I don't follow a recipe. I buy the pack of beans and cook down some ham bones, use the juice and add a bunch of spices, whatever I feel like grabbing at the time. The beans come with a flavor packet, but I usually toss it out.

[Snowflake]

I bought a daybed from Craig's List today and just got done setting it up in the office. The room is so much larger now! However, our cleanish garage now contains 2 desks, a queen bed and a mission style headboard. It's not clean any longer. It's time to do a little selling on Craig's List.

Hmmm, queen sized bed, wish I lived closer....

[Ghoulish Delight]

It occurred to me last night...with smart phones and PDA's allowing for easy internet access anywhere, combined with Wikipedia, we are all just one small step away from owning our own copies of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

[Strangler Lewis]

I bought a daybed from Craig's List today and just got done setting it up in the office. The room is so much larger now! However, our cleanish garage now contains 2 desks, a queen bed and a mission style headboard. It's not clean any longer. It's time to do a little selling on Craig's List.

Throw a hot plate in the garage, and you can take in a mysterious boarder.

[Moonliner]

It occurred to me last night...with smart phones and PDA's allowing for easy internet access anywhere, combined with Wikipedia, we are all just one small step away from owning our own copies of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Yeah, but just try and use it.

Query: "So where on earth can I find a good drink?"

Answer: "Mostly harmless"

Bloody useless if you ask me.

[3894]

That darned Text Twist. It wouldn't take skorts. If I thought it was a matter of refusing to acknowledge the existence of skorts, I'd agree. Sadly, it's ignorance, ignorance that cost me points.

[Stan4dSteph]

I wonder if it would recognize spork?

[Disneyphile]

Sporks are cool. I have a pair of metal ones for camping.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sporks are cool. I have a pair of metal ones for camping.Damnit, I can't find the original exact quote from Andy Richter Controls the Universe, but it was something along the lines of:

"We want real utensils in the break room. No more sporks, spknives, and knifeoons! It's like a Dr. Seuss kitchen in there!"

[wendybeth]

Yeah, but just try and use it.

Query: "So where on earth can I find a good drink?"

Answer: "Mostly harmless"

Bloody useless if you ask me.
Don't panic!

:cheers:

[Moonliner]

Damnit, I can't find the original exact quote from Andy Richter Controls the Universe, but it was something along the lines of:

"We want real utensils in the break room. No more sporks, spknives, and knifeoons! It's like a Dr. Seuss kitchen in there!"

I'm not sure, but I believe the exact quote (http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/archive/index.php/t-19761.html) is something like:


My parent's 20 year old set of flatware came as a 5-piece setting, with the salad/dessert fork. I've always appreciated having it. It's nice for using for snacks, leftovers, desserts. I end up using so many of the full dinner forks that it's a shame to waste them on non-dinners. And I have no problem finding drawer containers for them.

To quote Andy Richter Controls the Universe, "We are sick of your cost cutting. We want our cream back! And our forks, knives and spoons. No more sporks and spinknives and knifoons! It's like a Dr. Seuss kitchen down there!"

[3894]

http://www.uinta4.k12.wy.us/mvhs/petersen/Infinity.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

http://www.uinta4.k12.wy.us/mvhs/petersen/Infinity.jpg

PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must obey the shiny! It calls to me!

[Moonliner]

Moonliner, dude(tte?)...

Internationally the rocket is considered a symbol of potent male fertility. A phallic symbol if you will. Endowed with with the power to reach the stars themselves on a thundering plume of blinding light.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Internationally the rocket is considered a symbol of potent male fertility. A phallic symbol if you will. Endowed with with the power to reach the stars themselves on a thundering plume of blinding light.Domestically, however, it's just used to sell soda.

[Moonliner]

PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must obey the shiny! It calls to me!

You shall make no graven image or any likeness of anything in heaven or earth, nor bow down to any such thing.

http://www.entheosweb.com/images/photoshop/shiny_star_3.jpg

[Prudence]

Has anyone ever actually died while waiting to hear about a job? Because I think I might.

[Ponine]

As far as I am concerned, it feels that way.

[Not Afraid]

Well, then you won't need the job. ;)

[Snowflake]

Domestically, however, it's just used to sell soda.

Just like cars (and electronic toys)

[Mousey Girl]

I may be selling the Boy soon...

"Mom?"
"What?"
"Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?"
"Dunno"
"It didn't have the guts."

[Capt Jack]

does he do lawns?

[Ghoulish Delight]

With material like that, don't expect to retire on the proceeds.

[Mousey Girl]

does he do lawns?

Sometimes...

[Disneyphile]

Agh!! I've been given a few hours' notice to write a darned bio on myself so a show's producer can submit it to a big Hollywood firm tomorrow, because he'd like me to handle the full production once it's contracted.

I'm totally freaking out. :eek:

The business is getting much bigger faster than I ever expected. I mean, crap, I figured I'd be doing weddings and such for at least a few years. And now, we're talking mainstream television, with me handling just about everything. :eek:

Apparently, it really is about who you know...

[Morrigoon]

It occurred to me last night...with smart phones and PDA's allowing for easy internet access anywhere, combined with Wikipedia, we are all just one small step away from owning our own copies of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Note to self: Must make jpg of the words "DON'T PANIC" in nice, friendly yellow letters as background image on my phone.


(visible mojo to the un-mojo-able GD)

[BarTopDancer]

WOOHOO DP!!

[Morrigoon]

DP: Doooooooooooooooooooooooooooood! :cool:

[katiesue]

Good luck DP - you can do it!!!

[Snowflake]

Disneyphile, very cool! Don't knock it, you deserve your success, no matter how fast it comes!

[Capt Jack]

I'm totally freaking out. :eek:

The business is getting much bigger faster than I ever expected. I mean, crap, I figured I'd be doing weddings and such for at least a few years. And now, we're talking mainstream television, with me handling just about everything. :eek:


reminds me of the commercial where the guy runs into his bosses (the owner) office freaking out and says 'our demand is climbing at an alarming rate! if this keeps up we'll need more room, more staff and more materials. what do we do if this continues???"

and his boss says "um...isnt that the idea?"

:D

congrats! knock em dead!!!

[Morrigoon]

I love that ad. Reminds me of the difference between a corporate rat racer and an entrepreneur.

[Disneyphile]

I'm still scared ****less. :eek:

The producer told me to "stretch it" a bit, but I'm just so damned honest about what I've done and haven't done.

This is a big challenge for me. I don't want to be one of those Hollywood primadonnas that act like they know everything, throwing their own names around.

So far, the first draft really touches on my field experience and current projects. But, it really lacks some luster. I'm trying to figure out how to make myself sound more exciting.

I really hope this show gets signed though. I'll earn about $15K per episode, and there are already 26 episodes written. Doing the math, I'd be a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, happy camper. ;)

[cirquelover]

I may be selling the Boy soon...

"Mom?"
"What?"
"Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?"
"Dunno"
"It didn't have the guts."

I can top that

We're standing in the liqour store yesterday and the boy says

" Why did the Mexican throw his wife off the cliff?'
" I don't know why?", with a funny look on my face, as I look around us
"Tequila, get it to kill ya"

I said we'll talk in the car. So I ask where he heard that one and he says he just made it up:eek: We then have a long talk about prejudice and jokes,ugh!

I have to admit, for off the top of his head it was creative but it was not the proper place or time I guess for this old mom!

DP- Congratulations and good luck. Take a deep breath and it will all work out for the best. Have faith!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Agh!! I've been given a few hours' notice to write a darned bio on myself so a show's producer can submit it to a big Hollywood firm tomorrow, because he'd like me to handle the full production once it's contracted.

Dang, woman! Toot your own horn! Pull out all the stops! Remember you're wonderful! :)


This is a big challenge for me. I don't want to be one of those Hollywood primadonnas that act like they know everything, throwing their own names around.
...snip...
I really hope this show gets signed though. I'll earn about $15K per episode, and there are already 26 episodes written. Doing the math, I'd be a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, happy camper. ;)

You? A primadonna? Not likely! :) Tooting your own horn, about things you legitimately have done? Not a problem.

I hope you get signed, too!!!! I want to see your name on my screen! Then I can brag about how I actually do know you. :) My friend, the famous person.

What would be your title? :) T, ruler of everything? :)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I gave you mojo DP, but I don't think you need it. :cool:

[BarTopDancer]

Hey DP - downpayment on a house!

[Capt Jack]

The producer told me to "stretch it" a bit, but I'm just so damned honest about what I've done and haven't done. ;)

scared ****less just means you're taking it seriously. good first step

and 'stretch it' is actually pretty easy and still being totally honest. you just need to change a bit of terminology

"I've dreamed about doing x projects"
in stretch speak "I have several projects currently in the early stages of development (give your thoughts)"
Not a lie. all projects start as an idea. elaborate on those and youre golden

:D

[Morrigoon]

I'm still scared ****less. :eek:

The producer told me to "stretch it" a bit, but I'm just so damned honest about what I've done and haven't done.

This is a big challenge for me. I don't want to be one of those Hollywood primadonnas that act like they know everything, throwing their own names around.

So far, the first draft really touches on my field experience and current projects. But, it really lacks some luster. I'm trying to figure out how to make myself sound more exciting.

I really hope this show gets signed though. I'll earn about $15K per episode, and there are already 26 episodes written. Doing the math, I'd be a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, happy camper. ;)

Wanna make some industrial films real quick? ;)

[Prudence]

Yay DP! I agree - toot your own horn. If there was ever a time, this is it.

[Kevy Baby]

It occurred to me last night...with smart phones and PDA's allowing for easy internet access anywhere, combined with Wikipedia, we are all just one small step away from owning our own copies of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.How oddly true.

[Morrigoon]

Finally, a picture of the elusive Pumpkin Kitty:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/blog%20stuff/P1060015.jpg

[mousepod]

big big congrats, DP! I hope it comes through. It's very very good to be on "the radar". One meeting inevitably leads to another...

[mousepod]

I have never before been to Pomona.

[€uroMeinke]

Glass House? Polycis is playing there sometime soon...

[Ghoulish Delight]

I have never before been to Pomona.
Yup, that's about all there is to say about it once you've been.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Yup, that's about all there is to say about it once you've been.

Are you disparaging the Roman Goddess of fruit?

http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/about_pomona/images/PomonaL.jpg

[Disneyphile]

all projects start as an idea. elaborate on those and youre goldenYou've done this before, haven't you? ;)

[mousepod]

I'm standing in Glass House waiting to see Crystal Castles and Metric. This seems like a fine venue for Polysics.

[Mousey Girl]

I bought new jeans tonight. I know, big Whoop, but it is too me. I was afraid of Lane Giant's new sizing system, but I seem to be one of those that it really works for!!

I have been dealing with shorts falling off, skirts hanging too low, last night I got my jeans off without undoing them first. It was time to "downsize."

[Disneyphile]

Wtg on the jeans, MG! :D

[Not Afraid]

DP - you rock. That's really the only thing you need to say. ;)

MG - good for you!

[BarTopDancer]

WTG MG!

[wendybeth]

Wtg, MG and DP! I only have one question for the both of you:



What's it like?

;):cheers:

[Disneyphile]

What's it like? It's scary, frightening, and exhilarating all at the same time. However, while I'm busy, promo work doesn't pay anything, so we're still dirt poor. I've even considered applying for porn jobs (shooting and/or editing) just for the money.... ok, and the thrill. ;) But, hard work now can pay off later, so I'm keeping the faith, as well as my nose to the grindstone. :)

Should the show be picked up, things will happen very quickly, so depending on the schedule, I might need a team. Thankfully, I do know a couple editors ( ;) ), another cameraperson, and even a voice-over artist, so I can help others out too. :cool: And, should this go up for an Emmy (hey, it can happen, as it has to other people), it'd be fun as hell to have friends on the red carpet with me. :D

Anyway, be ready to laugh. Here's the completed bio, as revised by the producer. Nothing is a lie, but it is pretty "polished".

Behold my shiny! (Put behind spoilers, because it's kinda large.)

With a passion that began during her early childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, Teresa developed the drive and creative force to bring the best professional vision to any project.

She has numerous years of professional camera and editing experience, specializing in both studio and location environments. From corporate training videos, to live news, scripted series, commercials, and promotional projects, Teresa’s skills offer a polished and refined touch.

With one of the steadiest camera hands in the business, she brings a smooth approach to ENG style shoots, and an extremely high coverage ratio, thanks to her energetic work ethic.

Teresa has a very creative mind with the keenest eye for detail, perfecting her edits down to every single frame. She takes pride in striving for the best possible product, never accepting anything less. Her disclipline can be accredited to years of personal theatrical instruction by the late Maceo Anderson (“The Cotton Club”) and late Jon Gregory (“King’s Rhapsody”), who always stressed to her the importance of passion and dedication to bring only the very best to audiences, with no excuses.

Teresa started directing and shooting 22 years ago. By the age of 18, she was hired to shoot a promotional music video for a local band, of which she accomplished a live finish by using the on-camera effects in perfect time with the music. One of the band members was a local news cameraman and was amazed at Teresa’s natural talents, and suggested that she look for fulltime work within the television field.

Taking that advice, she moved to Quad Cities, Illinois to seek immediate employment within a small market. She was instantly hired by the local NBC affiliate, and after a year was offered a much higher salary and position by WQAD, the local ABC affiliate. Her continuous exceptional creativity and passion at WQAD earned her the offer of Promotions Producer within a year, at which time she chose to relocate her talents to Hollywood, being sought after by various television and private entities over the last eight years.

Her most recent projects have included live sports coverage for a local network, two commercials and product training videos, complete with DVD authoring and package designs.

While comfortable on just about any camera, Teresa owns two professional Canon XL series standard definition cameras, various lighting kits, a professional microphone system, and specializes in editing and motion effects with Final Cut Studio 2 on her 8-Core Mac Pro.

With the high demand for only the best quality in entertainment, viewers can experience the passion and excitement that is displayed through Teresa’s work.

[Not Afraid]

VERY NICE, T! Great job!

[Disneyphile]

VERY NICE, T! Great job!It's seriously not too hokey? I read it and cringe a bit, but the producer loves it, and so does Ken.

Then again, we are our own worst critics... :rolleyes:

But, note how it kinda leaves out my 6-year hiatus at the ol' bank job. However, I did still play around with cameras and editing during that time.

[Morrigoon]

I don't see anything there you haven't done. Works for me.

[Strangler Lewis]

Crazy wonderful good news, DP.

[3894]

I'll earn about $15K per episode, and there are already 26 episodes written.

Nice, very nice! Congrats and fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for you, Disneyphile.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Nice resume DP! Congratulations.

[Moonliner]

It's scary, frightening, and exhilarating all at the same time. However, while I'm busy, promo work doesn't pay anything, so we're still dirt poor. I've even considered applying for porn jobs (shooting and/or editing) just for the money.... ok, and the thrill. ;) But, hard work now can pay off later, so I'm keeping the faith, as well as my nose to the grindstone.

I guess porns loss is mainstreams gain. You go girl, and when you get that Emmy I'll be watching to hear you work in thanks to "A LoT of friends!" :D



Ps: I have a really cute 11 year old if you are looking for that new highly compensated but still grounded in family values child star. ;)

[Snowflake]

VERY NICE, T! Great job!

Ditto! It's concise and tells a good story. No lie, I'd hire you! ;)

Great job & good luck!

[Snowflake]

I scanned in 50 more photos last night, I've got 100 already converted and toned. That's 2 binders of 10 I've gone through. Can you tell I think I need a photo editor.

[BarTopDancer]

NICE DP!

[Prudence]

So, Monday night I had a dream that my co-worker, who also wants desperately to find a new job, got an interview. I told her this yesterday afternoon, and less than two hours later she called to say that she'd just landed an interview. I'm feeling mighty prophetic at the moment.

[Snowflake]

What does the future hold for me, Pru?

[Disneyphile]

Hey, Pru... I'll go buy a lottery ticket and split it with ya. Just gimme some numbers. ;)

[Disneyphile]

Paging BTD: Clean out your box. ;)

(And, thus begins the downward spiral of douche jokes...)

I'm trying to send a PM. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

The box has been cleaned and is ready for use.

[alphabassettgrrl]

DP, I see a couple of places to tighten it up, but on the whole it looks great!

So Pru, when are you going to dream about (and then get) your dream job? :)

[Prudence]

Snowflake: I just this morning had a discussion with my mother about one of her class projects that references Valentino's character in "The Sheik". What this is prophetic of, I'm not sure, but since you're working on your book I figure it's a sign of future demand.

DP: apparently I am incapable of foreseeing anything from which I might benefit. If you had asked for lottery numbers for yourself only.....:p

alphabassettgrrl: See previous answer for my inability to dream up good stuff for myself. Apparently I am limited to dreaming up good stuff for others and hoping others will return the favor. Which means it's your job to dream up my dream job! :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Ok, Pru, I'll let you know! :)

[Morrigoon]

Question: would folks be available for a November 18th day swanking? I've got an idea for one I'd like to organize, but there is a limited number of dates it's possible, and that's the next date that I could do. More details once I have an idea of availability.

[katiesue]

I thought I was free, then I remembered my Mom is here :(

[BarTopDancer]

Ooo OOO! Is this where we get to light stuff on fire and hide bodies?


Oh. Wait. Um. Maybe. Gotta check the hockey calendar. And it's a school night.

[RStar]

Question: would folks be available for a November 18th day swanking? I've got an idea for one I'd like to organize, but there is a limited number of dates it's possible, and that's the next date that I could do. More details once I have an idea of availability.

Shoot, I don't know if I'm available next weekend, much less next month. And if I do plan, it get's all messed up anyway.:(

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ooo OOO! Is this where we get to light stuff on fire and hide bodies?


Oh. Wait. Um. Maybe. Gotta check the hockey calendar. And it's a school night.So what you're saying is, ""we don't know what's going on yet".

[BarTopDancer]

So what you're saying is, ""we don't know what's going on yet".

No. I am saying if I don't have a hockey game, it's not somewhere where I will be out super late (being a school night) and I get my homework done I am in. Especially if we are hiding bodies and lighting things on fire. She wanted to know availability and I don't have anything else going on [other than those 3 things].

[Kevy Baby]

The box has been cleaned and is ready for use.Well, it's really up to you as to whether it gets any use isn't it?

[Morrigoon]

Okay, well there's a thread and poll about it now :)

[Kevy Baby]

I buttoned my shirt to my boxers again.

[CoasterMatt]

I'm so happy, I can't stop screaming.

[Morrigoon]

Isn't that par for the course with you, CM? ;)

[CoasterMatt]

What can I say? I'm a happy guy! :)

The Halloween Horror Nights employee preview far exceeded my expectations, and delivered many genuine "OH CRAP!" moments - and of course, lot's of screaming from the monkey :D

The food was yummy, the whole event was just put together well.

I think this event is gonna far outshine last year, and I hope it just gets better each year.

[Disneyphile]

I love me some Halloween!

We were looking so forward to pulling out all the decor for the first time in two years, and now we're moving... :rolleyes:

I swear, next year we will have Halloween, dammit!

I'm still probably going to carve a pumpkin though.

[Moonliner]

I love me some Halloween!

We were looking so forward to pulling out all the decor for the first time in two years, and now we're moving... :rolleyes:

I swear, next year we will have Halloween, dammit!

I'm still probably going to carve a pumpkin though.

Halloween? Oh cr&p! I better get busy on that one. Thanks for the reminder.

[Snowflake]

Oh crap, I have to go home at lunch time to shut the windows. Poor Tango is going to be scared, it's Fleetweek and the Blue Angels are flying. The noise is deafening. My poor kitty is not going to be a happy camper for the next few days while they practice.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Halloween? Oh cr&p! I better get busy on that one. Thanks for the reminder.

Better hurry. I went to Home Depot last night and they already had Xmas trees up.

[Moonliner]

Better hurry. I went to Home Depot last night and they already had Xmas trees up.


Really? Well then I guess I'll just have to go dressed as Rudolph. No worries.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Better hurry. I went to Home Depot last night and they already had Xmas trees up.I hope they're plastic ones - whoever buys a cut tree 3 months before they want to toss it is a rube for sure.

[Capt Jack]

plastic or otherwise...4 days into october for xmas shrubs is just out and out wrong

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I hope they're plastic ones - whoever buys a cut tree 3 months before they want to toss it is a rube for sure.

Yep, they were the artificial ones, but still. I went to 2 Home Depots, and they both had a similar setup.

[BarTopDancer]

Halloween cannot start until October 1st.
Thanksgiving cannot start until the beginning of November.
Christmas cannot happen until the day after Thanksgiving.

Period.

The foot is down.

[Snowflake]

Yep, they were the artificial ones, but still. I went to 2 Home Depots, and they both had a similar setup.

And Halloween goodies were out at Labor Day, sigh. All about merchandising. I'm all for decoration for the holidays, but sheesh!

Does this mean easter bunnies will be out in January? if so, the only good result would be that by easter time, the peeps would be sufficiently stale enough to eat!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Aaaaargh!

So we're going to Chicago and the Cubs are in the playoffs. I already missed the day that the tickets for the first playoff series went on sale a couple weeks ago. Of course, the odds of any of the games being in Chicago on the dates we're there were slim for this series, so not a big loss.

But today, tickets for the second series go on sale. It's a bit of a crap shoot as the 2 things have to happen. 1) The Cubs have to win the first series against the D-backs. 2) The schedule has to line up (and it depends who their opponent is) such that the first Chicago home game of the series is on one of the days we're in Chicago . But in case 1, we'd get a refund and in case 2 we could sell the tickets no problem (probably for a profit).

So tickets go on sale at 10AM. The way it works is, 30 minutes before 10, you can enter a "virtual waiting room". At 10:00, they start randomly picking people who are logged into the waiting room to buy tickets. I have a meeting at 10, so I had worked out a deal with a coworker to finish the transaction for me while I'm in the meeting.

At 8:15 I went to the site to double check the procedure...and I see, "Tickets On Sale Now"!!!!!!

10AM....central time! :mad: I'm so angry at myself right now.

I've logged into the waiting room. I'm guessing that means tickets aren't yet completely sold out for all the games or else they probably wouldn't even let me get that far. But who knows if I'll ever get out of the waiting room at this point.

Hell.

Oh well, time to root for the Cubs to not make it into the second round so I can feel better.

ETA: And there you have it, the message "Only scatterd singles available for Games 1 and 2." just popped up. Games 1 and 2 are the only games that stand a chance of being in Chicago while we're there, so that's that. Unless I want to pay insane scalper prices, no Wrigley Field game for us. So....mad....at....myself.

[Snowflake]

Aaaaargh!



GD, PM me or read your PM. I might have a friend who can help you out, or know of a way for you to get some tickets. She's a huge Cubbie fan.

[katiesue]

I hope they're plastic ones - whoever buys a cut tree 3 months before they want to toss it is a rube for sure.

Actually my best friends family had a tree farm for years. They start cutting them mid September to mid November. So the fresh one's you buy in December usually have been cut about 2-3 months

[Strangler Lewis]

Oh well, time to root for the Cubs to not make it into the second round so I can feel better.


No rooting necessary.

Forget the goat-this is the true curse on the Cubs: They will not win the World Series until Fred Merkle is awarded second base.

[blueerica]

My consumer behavior class is rife with connotation.

[Morrigoon]

Ooooh... http://bfads.net/Power-Glide-814-Compound-Miter-Saw-with-Laser-Guide-at-Ace-Hardware

(I'm such a sucker for power tools. I wish I had a garage workshop!)

[Capt Jack]

yeah, Im just as bad. and I could really use that drill press.....not to mention a nice mig welder...which I've managed to resist somehow. had it in the cart twice...even stood in line with it.....

resistance is sometimes NOT futile! (so far)

[Snowflake]

GD, PM me or read your PM. I might have a friend who can help you out, or know of a way for you to get some tickets. She's a huge Cubbie fan.

Alas, alack, my friend gave me the lowdown, she only knew of 1 person who got through and got tickets today. She said the prices will be outrageous.
I don't know how she will get tickets, but she will, she follows the cubbies with an obsession akin to madness!

[Morrigoon]

yeah, Im just as bad. and I could really use that drill press.....not to mention a nice mig welder...which I've managed to resist somehow. had it in the cart twice...even stood in line with it.....

resistance is sometimes NOT futile! (so far)
I've resisted buying a Maki drill for nigh on a decade now. Still want one :)

[Capt Jack]

well, Im not sure how much longer I can resist that welder. my hot rod projects are starting to require it. drills I got. cut offs and impact drivers I got. blah blah....


but I need that damn welder. might have to talk Santa Jack into just breaking down and getting it.

I've resisted buying a Maki drill for nigh on a decade now. Still want one :)

do you mean the rechargable ones? Im assuming Maki = Makita

[Morrigoon]

yesssssh

[Capt Jack]

oh hell....get one. you'll never use another corded drill. best purchase I can think of for a DYI'er is a cordless drill. worth every penny (as yeah...I know theyre not what one could call cheap)

[Morrigoon]

Funny thing: I've never owned a drill. Not my own (of course as a kid my dad had all the tools, etc., but I have not owned my own drill)

[Capt Jack]

oh I couldnt stand that. Ive used my cordless for everything from driving screws to twisting wire to stirring paint. yeah...its a definite gotsta have

[katiesue]

I actually use my cordless drill quite a bit. I lost all the rest of my power tools along with my comfy furniture - ah well.

[Snowflake]

I don't have any power tools, except an electric screwdriver. That's a wonderful $20 I spent, god bless Black & Decker! Of course, I have a very cool toolkit, 130 pieces all neatly stored in a case. Should I need to fix something, I pretty much can!

[Morrigoon]

Museum restaurants in Paris (http://travel.msn.com/Guides/article.aspx?cp-documentid=422237&GT1=10544)

[Morrigoon]

I actually use my cordless drill quite a bit. I lost all the rest of my power tools along with my comfy furniture - ah well.

Yeah, but there's a difference between fixing and building. I'm a builder, not so much a fixer.

Reminds me... I have some curtains I want to hang in my living room. I know it needs to be screwed into the wall, but my question is, does it require wall anchors? I mean, do I need a drill for this?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Yeah, but there's a difference between fixing and building. I'm a builder, not so much a fixer.

Reminds me... I have some curtains I want to hang in my living room. I know it needs to be screwed into the wall, but my question is, does it require wall anchors? I mean, do I need a drill for this?

Yes, they will need wall anchors. They have them at home depot. There are several different designs, some of them screw into the drywall using a screwdriver, so no drill is necessary.

[Capt Jack]

a lot depends on the weight they'll be holding. sheers + rod and such, yeah a wood screw works fine. vertical blinds, floor length drapes and anything with some real substance, I would strongly reccomend anchors and a wall stud as its not just the weight, but often wind resistance from moving air

[Snowflake]

a lot depends on the weight they'll be holding. sheers + rod and such, yeah a wood screw works fine. vertical blinds, floor length drapes and anything with some real substance, I would strongly reccomend anchors and a wall stud as its not just the weight, but often wind resistance from moving air

Okay, what do you do if the wall is an outside wall? Since I rent, I've always been iffy about drilling holes. That said, I do want to get some kind of window treatment work done in my bedroom, the walls are outer walls (concrete & brick).

Any suggestions or thoughts? I don't really want to do blinds, or if I do, I still want some kind of rod and curtains to make it look nice.

[Kevy Baby]

If you buy a $50 mitre saw or a $50 drill press, you will get a $50 mitre saw or a $50 drill press. It is off brand and it is TOO cheap. Either item will be totally inaccurate and inconsistent.

Just my $0.02

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Can we at least get a tour of Wrigley?

It was a miracle the Cubs did so well this season anyway. ;)

[Morrigoon]

Kevy: I can keep them with my $75 cello :)


.... But I *HAVE* a cello!

(admittedly, gotta get the bridge replaced, I didn't do so well trying to set it myself)

[katiesue]

Snowflake - they make anchors that go into concrete. Four years working at a hardware store I'm full of tons of usless information. Well not exactly useless but useless to me most of the time.

[Snowflake]

Can we at least get a tour of Wrigley?

It was a miracle the Cubs did so well this season anyway. ;)

Lemme ask look and see!

Nope, they end in September. :-(

Link here (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/wrigley_field_tours.jsp)

[Kevy Baby]

Can we at least get a tour of Wrigley?On first read I saw:Can we at least get a tour of Wiggley?

[Disneyphile]

On first read I saw: Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=164917#post164917)
Can we at least get a tour of Wiggley?
I think once was enough already. :p

Well, our move-in date is pushed back to the 11th now. They're a little behind, but they are really taking the time to do it right. They're even installing granite counter tops! :snap:

It also turns out that we do have a small in-wall A/C unit that they have had cleaned and serviced, and it works really well.

Our new home is almost a reality! And, it's going to be all new! :D

We're excited. :blush:

[BarTopDancer]

WOOHOO!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Lemme ask look and see!

Nope, they end in September. :-(

Link here (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/wrigley_field_tours.jsp)
:sulk:

Can I at least stand outside and look forlorn?

[BarTopDancer]

:sulk:

Can I at least stand outside and look forlorn?

Yes.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

:sulk: I'm looking at it as a good excuse to go back

[Not Afraid]

Can we at least get a tour of Wrigley?


You want a tour of my neighborhood? Anytime.:)

[katiesue]

I've been on hold with the pediatrician's office for 20 minutes now and counting. I realize they're busy and all but anything over 5-10 mins is a little silly. Just to talk to the nurse for goodness sakes.

[Not Afraid]

$45 will take 35 years off your life!

[Snowflake]

I'm looking at it as a good excuse to go back

Besides, I understand there are some very good pubs around Wrigley Field, go and admire the outside and the swanky eatz close by!

[Snowflake]

You want a tour of my neighborhood? Anytime.:)

I can vouch for that! I got the abbreviated tour and it was tres fantastique!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Aaaaargh!

So we're going to Chicago and the Cubs are in the playoffs.


OMG Cubs! You know Tom is a huge Cubs fan. Not going to a playoffs game while you were in Chicago would be, like, a huge slap in the face.

(Or not really. But you should go.)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

In other news, trying to keep my head up-- my mother's health has deteriorated once again. Trying to use my sadness to keep me writing the screenplay that is, in part, inspired by her... instead of running from it. Some good energy in this direction would be appreciated. Sigh.

[BarTopDancer]

Good energy vibes going your way.
/hugs

[3894]

Ultra-positive vibes coming atcha from Wisconsin, LSPoorEeyorick. Do good work.

File this under V for vomitrocious. The chair of our county's Republican Party is none other than the woman who lives right behind us. How wrong would it be to lob paintballs at their next bbq?

[BarTopDancer]

water balloons!

[Snowflake]

LSPE - {{{{{{{{{good vibrations and prayers}}}}}}}}} heading your way.

Keep writing!


{{{HUGS}}}} too!

[Snowflake]

So how does this look for a layout?

243

[Mousey Girl]

WOW!!! Me Likey!!



I think Boy is hungry. He not only put on the stew pot, he washed the utensils we need to dishing it out. He has now stirred the pot 3 times and is bugging me about when it will be ready to eat.

[blueerica]

LSPE - good vibes headin' your way, and to your mom as well.

<3

[Strangler Lewis]

LSPE: I hope your mom gets better.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Thanks all-- to clarify, it's definitely my mom that needs your positive energy. I really didn't mean to imply that it was my writing that needed it.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

100% positive vibes to your wonderful Mom, LSP.
Best thoughts!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

OMG Cubs! You know Tom is a huge Cubs fan. Not going to a playoffs game while you were in Chicago would be, like, a huge slap in the face.

(Or not really. But you should go.)And where shall I send the scalper's bill for Tom to fund it?

[Disneyphile]

Sending a lot of love and healing energy towards your mom, LSPE. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm a wee bit annoyed. I needed to be at work at bfearly today for an upgrade project. Because I needed to function at the asscrack of dawn I chose to stay home from Haunt last night and go to bed early. So I get to work and OH! They're done. Thanks.

[Snowflake]

Thanks all-- to clarify, it's definitely my mom that needs your positive energy. I really didn't mean to imply that it was my writing that needed it.

Not what I meant either, but if you are finding the process therapeudic or even inspirational, keep writing is what I meant.

The healing vibes are still going out, too.

[blueerica]

I'm a wee bit annoyed. I needed to be at work at bfearly today for an upgrade project. Because I needed to function at the asscrack of dawn I chose to stay home from Haunt last night and go to bed early. So I get to work and OH! They're done. Thanks.


GRRR!!!!

[BarTopDancer]

GRRR!!!!

Exactly. And "we" know how much of a morning person I am. So now I'm sitting here on my 2nd glass of tea with a half drunk Rockstar on my desk. At least I'll be awake tonight.

[Not Afraid]

We now have the world's oldest Chihuahua living with us.

[Ghoulish Delight]

We now have the world's oldest Chihuahua living with us.
Call Carl Reiner, see if he'll interview him.

[BarTopDancer]

We now have the world's oldest Chihuahua living with us.

Wha?

[Not Afraid]

OK. Here's the Chihuahua story (cross post).

I rescued a Chihuahua today. He's at our house. He's older than the hills and he may be coming with us to PS because, I don't know what else to do with him. He's very quite and sedate. Either that or he's barely alive. Mrs. Pod named him Abe. Ms. BunBuns also arrive this evening for an extended stay while Mom and Dad are traveling Eastward. She's already adorable and has the cats quite in line. Outside, Bodi - the cat across the street came to visit and a opossum was hanging out in our tree by the porch. I think the universe is telling me I need to be Snow White for Halloween.



Basically, the Chi was abandoned several weeks ago. He's been living outside and eating cat food for 2 weeks or more. Knowing that Chi's aren't really dogs of the wild, I rescued him yesterday. I took him to the vet. He's a bit malnourished and very dirty but otherwise in good health - for a 16 year old chihuahua. I'm not sure what's going to happen next. He weighs 3.8 pounds. He slept in a crate last night with food and water and a comfy bed. He thinks he's found Nirvana. He's completely house trained and very calm and loving. But, he needs a bath in a big way.

Sooooo, another animal saga for me.

[ozron]

So now I'm sitting here on my 2nd glass of tea with a half drunk Rockstar on my desk.

I'm picturing Keith Richards slumped up against the in box...

[Ponine]

I'm a tad unclear as to why they didnt bathe him at the vet office... but maybe thats just my vet.

[Snowflake]

OK. Here's the Chihuahua story (cross post).

I rescued a Chihuahua today. He's at our house. He's older than the hills and he may be coming with us to PS because, I don't know what else to do with him. He's very quite and sedate. Either that or he's barely alive. Mrs. Pod named him Abe. Ms. BunBuns also arrive this evening for an extended stay while Mom and Dad are traveling Eastward. She's already adorable and has the cats quite in line. Outside, Bodi - the cat across the street came to visit and a opossum was hanging out in our tree by the porch. I think the universe is telling me I need to be Snow White for Halloween.



Basically, the Chi was abandoned several weeks ago. He's been living outside and eating cat food for 2 weeks or more. Knowing that Chi's aren't really dogs of the wild, I rescued him yesterday. I took him to the vet. He's a bit malnourished and very dirty but otherwise in good health - for a 16 year old chihuahua. I'm not sure what's going to happen next. He weighs 3.8 pounds. He slept in a crate last night with food and water and a comfy bed. He thinks he's found Nirvana. He's completely house trained and very calm and loving. But, he needs a bath in a big way.

Sooooo, another animal saga for me.



NA, you are an animal whisperer, absolutely!

Poor Abe, makes me think ill of the poeple who abandoned him. :mad:

[Not Afraid]

I have a feeling Abe was owned by an elderly person in the area who died. Or, that's my back story. He's attracted to women, so I suspect it was an older woman who owned him. He may have been abandoned or put out when she either died or was put in a home. This is all speculation of course.

The vet took him in at the very last minute. This isn't even my normal vet but one who was open at 6:00 at night. He's about to get a bath. Hopefully he will survive.

[RStar]

He slept in a crate last night with food and water and a comfy bed.

I'm picturing Keith Richards slumped up against the in box...I'm picturing Keith Richards in a crate with a cozy bed....

I'm a tad unclear as to why they didnt bathe him at the vet...
gettin a sponge bath.....


you're a good mama, NA!

[Not Afraid]

He survived the bath. He's shivering a bit, but it's a bit cold today. Poor little guy. :(

[Snowflake]

I have a feeling Abe was owned by an elderly person in the area who died. Or, that's my back story. He's attracted to women, so I suspect it was an older woman who owned him. He may have been abandoned or put out when she either died or was put in a home. This is all speculation of course.

The vet took him in at the very last minute. This isn't even my normal vet but one who was open at 6:00 at night. He's about to get a bath. Hopefully he will survive.

I will cling to your backstory, it makes me feel better.

I expect a portrait of Abe once he's been prettified. I hope you survive the bath, too NA!

He's one lucky Chi and I am sure he knows it, too!

[JWBear]

Yes, pictures!

[BarTopDancer]

I'm sitting here on my 2nd glass of tea with a half drunk Rockstar on my desk. At least I'll be awake tonight.

Now my insides are shaking.

[madmonkeygirl]

NA awwww I want pics of the Chi when you can. Abe sounds so sweet and you are such a doll to take him in like that. I guess a neighbor is trying to get rid of two cats now but we can't we're all full. I wish i had a huge house with tons of land and i'd take them all in if i could.

[Morrigoon]

How's a girl like me supposed to keep a straight face when people I'm recruiting have names like Dick Hamer and Dixie Long?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Or Dewey Cox (http://imdb.com/title/tt0841046/)?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Or Dewey Cox (http://imdb.com/title/tt0841046/)?Wow, Judd's just spewing the material out right now isn't he (yes, I know some of the stuff is producer credit only recently, but still)?

Not that I'm complaining.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

He is. (No wonder work's so busy.)

For this one, he's actually credited as a writer. I loooove some of the stuff I've seen so far.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Halloween cannot start until October 1st.
Thanksgiving cannot start until the beginning of November.
Christmas cannot happen until the day after Thanksgiving.

I am with you here! One holiday at a time, please.

oh I couldnt stand that. Ive used my cordless for everything from driving screws to twisting wire to stirring paint. yeah...its a definite gotsta have

Hubby and I made a girl cry one year because we gave her a Makita for Christmas. She was so happy.

In other news, trying to keep my head up-- my mother's health has deteriorated once again.

Good energy to your mom to heal up, and some to you. **hugs**

I rescued a Chihuahua today.

Lucky doggie to have found you! It's sad what happens to animals. At least we know at your house he'll be taken care of.

In other news, we had Franc D'Ambrosio in the theater last night. What a voice. OMG. He and his pianist were *so* nice. Genuinely nice. He sang a terrific set, he signed stuff in the lobby, and it was a very nice evening.

The world's longest running Phantom. Wow. Just wow.

[Kevy Baby]

I was home by 5:30 today. I am positively shocked.

It was a light week: I think I only put in 50 or so hours.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The trailer for Dewey Cox cracked me up. I was expecting to roll my eyes but guffawed instead. Hooray Apatow!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I was home by 5:30 today. I am positively shocked.

It was a light week: I think I only put in 50 or so hours.

Lucky bastard. We're leaving for the Beat Retreat tonight and Audra and I are STILL AT WORK.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Annnd... we're off!

*waves*

[wendybeth]

Have fun, LS!


Sooo...lately, some rather disquieting things have been happening with my MIL. About a month ago, she started losing things- important things. House, keys, a Visa card, eyeglasses, a watch she really likes, a $200 money order....all in the space of a week. I thought maybe her thyroid was off, so I insisted she go to her doc, and it turns out she has developed type II diabetes. She seems to have really taken this seriously and begun some real diet modifications, and so I thought perhaps this 'losing streak' was over. Well, tonight she kind of got weird over something really dumb: we have a utensil vase on our counter that's been there for years, one in which we place large spoons, spatulas, etc. We were in the kitchen tonight and she looked at it and said "Where has that been?" I was puzzled, and I said "The utensil thing? It's where it always is- why?" She seemed kind of flustered and said that when she put dishes away today she couldn't find it, so she had to put one of the utensils in a drawer- something that is ordinarily no big deal, but for some reason she was really defensive about it. I tried to shrug it off, saying that it had been there the whole time but she probably couldn't tell from all the clutter on the counter, but she was adamant that it had not been there earlier in the day. I could tell it was really bothering her, so I tried to put her at ease by just saying no big deal, but she started to seem kind of suspicious. I was a bit offended and I told her I really doubted anyone was messing with her, but she just sort of strode away saying "It wasn't there..I know it wasn't..."

****. I'm not stupid- I know that losing things, paranoia and forgetting things add up when someone is 72, but I'm really hoping it's just something else. I might add that a year ago she was hallucinating about spiders in her room, but we attributed that to a medication side-effect. She seems so with it most of the time, but when I think about it she spends a lot of time looking for **** she's lost or trying to get up the energy to get off the couch. As with any situation, there are a lot more incidents besides these that I find alarming, but I feel like things are speeding up and I need to be a little bit more proactive, something that is difficult to do in the Anderson (tuck you head in the sand and all will be well) Clan.

:rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

In other news, we had Franc D'Ambrosio in the theater last night. What a voice. OMG. He and his pianist were *so* nice. Genuinely nice. He sang a terrific set, he signed stuff in the lobby, and it was a very nice evening.

The world's longest running Phantom. Wow. Just wow. [/COLOR]

My least favorite Phantom ever. Well, until Gerard Butler.

Good singer, but distractingly operatic for Phantom, which requires a more hypnotic sound.

Still, always nice to deal with nice people.

[cirquelover]

Have fun, LS!

I need to be a little bit more proactive, something that is difficult to do in the Anderson (tuck you head in the sand and all will be well) Clan.

:rolleyes:

They must be related to the Chapman Clan!

I understand what you're saying, my MIL had the same kind of issues a couple of years ago. We ended up with her in the hospital with a brain infection, diabetes, high blood pressure and a myriad of maladies. The worst part with her was she wasn't actually losing everything, some stuff she gave away... like her Home Depot card which they ran up as far as they could!!

I really hope this isn't what I have to look forward to when we get older;)

Good luck and keep trying to work with the Dr, no matter how much she balks. I think we waited to long and it has been an uphill bettle ever since!

[RStar]

Hello everyone. This is my Godson, Dominic. He's 8 months old.

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Ok, I'm going to change a poopy diaper now. See you later.

~Bob

[Mousey Girl]

I can relate to the issues with the Old People. My dad's behavior has gotten increasingly erratic. He is an alchoholic, has finally beein diagnose with diabetes and has 4 or 5 stints in his arteries. He also has problems with the arteries in his legs, but they decided against getting anything done about it.

He has been crankier than normal, and his outbursts getting worse. I told my mom that I am thinking he has the onset of dimentia (I ruled out Alztheimers). She finally confessed that she thought so too, but doesn't want to think about it.

She has her own set of health issues to deal with. I just wish she would take better care of herself because when she is really sick, or falls, or her blood sugar drops because she doesn't have time to eat, it directly affects me. For some odd reason, that I don't understand, I have some sort of (psychicish) connection to her. I always have. When she hurts I get sick. Most recently, when they were still in B.C. she fell. I was fine. We talked on the phone that night, she never mentioned she fell, but as soon as we hung up I was feverish, dizzier than normal, my hips really ached, just strangly sick. It wasn't until we talked 2 days later, after my illness went away as fast as it hit, that she confessed to have had a dizzy spell and fell straight back, bruising her butt.

[Snowflake]

I'm baking a chocolate cake and hunting for a frosting recipe online.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I just saw a tumbleweed go by.

[Snowflake]

I just saw a tumbleweed go by.

That was me Borneo, looks like we're the only ones here!

[Snowflake]

Sooo...lately, some rather disquieting things have been happening with my MIL.

:rolleyes:


Gee, I hope things get diagnosed properly and things start to settle down for you WB. This sounds like no fun at all!

BTW, on a totally unrelated subject, got anymore of Tori's artwork to share? I'd love to see some!

[Prudence]

I have new underwear! Yay!

[CoasterMatt]

My left eye feels like it's gonna explode... is that a problem?

[Morrigoon]

*Shakes fist at the sky*

(then hides from Steph)

[Mousey Girl]

I miss The Boy.

On the other hand, it is sort of nice having a quiet house.

[RStar]

I have new underwear! Yay!

And balls!


At least acording to your avator...

;)

[Mousey Girl]

Well, it is official. Chicken is a hen! She laid 2 eggs today.
I had a feeling something was up. I found her in the garage this morning. She had pushed the door open. I shooed her out. She then started whining at the back door. I went back out and she was in her cage in the pen. I went back out an hour later and there were 2 eggs. One is flesh colored and the other is a pinkish brown.

[Prudence]

How big are the eggs? Fresh eggs are so tasty.

[Mousey Girl]

They are small compared to what you would find in the grocery store. As wierd as this is going to sound, I don't know if I would be comfortable eating them...

[Stan4dSteph]

*Shakes fist at the sky*

(then hides from Steph) Ha ha!

[Morrigoon]

Presumably you have no rooster, right? So there's no issue.

[wendybeth]

Gee, I hope things get diagnosed properly and things start to settle down for you WB. This sounds like no fun at all!

BTW, on a totally unrelated subject, got anymore of Tori's artwork to share? I'd love to see some!

Thanks, Snow- actually, we just talked about it and she's concerned as well. We may have to get a different doc though; when she told her doc about some weird hallucinations she was having last year he just laughed it off and told her he wouldn't tell anybody. Asshole. Hopefully, this is just residual stuff happening due to her recent diabetes ll diagnosis, but we agreed to get things checked out if anything else happens.

As far as the artwork- Tori's done lots more, but I need to take pics of some of it and scan them as they are too large to fit into the printer/scanner thingy.

MG- too cool! I think I'd be kind of weirded out eating them as well, although I don't know why. I like eggs. Maybe I just like eggs from anonymous chickens.:rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

I hate doctors who blow off your concerns.

[RStar]

As wierd as this is going to sound, I don't know if I would be comfortable eating them...I understand. It would be different if you had a hen house full of hens, and supplying you with eggs is their job. The few eggs she will be supplying won't make much difference, unless they are particularly tasty.

On the other hand, one way to use them (If you don't want to waste them) is to use them in something like a cake, pancakes, or other baked good where you can't tell they are there.

But, as mentioned before, if they are not fertile, they're not really her chicks. Eating them isn't much different than using her droppings in the garden to grow veggies.

Besides, you feed her and give her a home. Everyone should pull their weight and help out. That could be her contibution.

[alphabassettgrrl]

My least favorite Phantom ever. Well, until Gerard Butler.

Good singer, but distractingly operatic for Phantom, which requires a more hypnotic sound.

Still, always nice to deal with nice people.

Yes, it was wonderful that he was so nice. His timing was a little different than I otherwise expected but it's ok. I enjoyed it anyway. :)


Sooo...lately, some rather disquieting things have been happening with my MIL.

I hope they get it figured out. Maybe it's just that she's old, but hopefully it's something they can help.

My dad's behavior has gotten increasingly erratic.
...
She finally confessed that she thought so too, but doesn't want to think about it.

It's hard to motivate people who just want to avoid the issue. You know facing it is necessary, and I hope your mom can deal with it reasonably soon. I'm not sure what they can do about Alzheimer's, but if it's truly something along those lines, you need to know about it so you know not to give him valuable things that he'll lose (like his wallet). It's also easier to handle dealing with his odd behavior if you know the reason behind it.

I hope your parents take care of themselves.


I have new underwear! Yay!

Yay!

Well, it is official. Chicken is a hen! She laid 2 eggs today.
I had a feeling something was up. I found her in the garage this morning. She had pushed the door open. I shooed her out. She then started whining at the back door. I went back out and she was in her cage in the pen. I went back out an hour later and there were 2 eggs. One is flesh colored and the other is a pinkish brown.

Don't feel bad about using her eggs- they won't hatch, and she really has no use for them other than hatching baby chicks. I worked with a guy who has chickens, and the eggs are better than what they could buy in a store.

Besides, you'll know her eggs come from a healthy chicken, unlike what you buy.

I hate doctors who blow off your concerns.

[Mousey Girl]

The thing with the eggs falls along the lines of me refusing to drink fresh milk. We would get milk directly from the dairy, or when my mom was milking a neighbors cow, and I would not touch it.

I told her I would save the eggs for her. She told me that I wasn't much of a farmer if I refused to eat the eggs and what was I doing having a chicken. I told her Chicken is a pet and she was NOT my idea.

[alphabassettgrrl]

The thing with the eggs falls along the lines of me refusing to drink fresh milk. We would get milk directly from the dairy, or when my mom was milking a neighbors cow, and I would not touch it.

I told her I would save the eggs for her. She told me that I wasn't much of a farmer if I refused to eat the eggs and what was I doing having a chicken. I told her Chicken is a pet and she was NOT my idea.

Ethically, eggs and milk do not (intrinsically) harm the animal. Even a pet can produce; if it were something that harmed the animal it would be a different issue.

But if it causes problems for you, then you should pass on them.

[Strangler Lewis]

It doesn't sound like an ethical issue. It sounds like it's just a little too earthy for comfort.

[Mousey Girl]

It doesn't sound like an ethical issue. It sounds like it's just a little too earthy for comfort.

That is it!!!

[RStar]

I've often wondered if I could raise an animal and then butcher and eat it. Not sure I could. I raise fruits and veggies and eat them. Milk and eggs I think I could do, but the meat may be going too far for me. To each his own, though. Do what you are comfortable with.

[Snowflake]

How is it possible that it is Monday already and I'm at work?

[Morrigoon]

Well, you see, the earth rotates on an axis. It takes 24 hours for the earth to complete each rotation. As it does this, most spots on the earth's surface (depending on the time of year) pass through areas exposed to and hidden from the sun. This is how we denote the passage of each 24-hour period. When 3 dark periods and 2 sunny periods follow leaving work on Friday night, the following sunny period is what we call Monday morning, which happens to coincide with the time you are expected to return to your place of employment.

Aren't you glad you asked?