Soooo....

[BarTopDancer]

So I've made a seemingly minor shift in my daily schedule that results in major benefit. I am leaving home 40 minutes later. By doing so, I cut my commute in half, saving me 20+ minutes/day. That's nearly 2 hours/week of my life that I've regained. Sure I will be leaving work 20 minutes later to account for arriving 20 minutes later, but it will be well worth it to sleep that extra 40 minutes.

Sweet!

Aren't traffic patterns interesting?

If I leave my house at 7:30, I get to work at 8.
If I leave my house at 7:40, I get to work at 8.

[Kevy Baby]

I leave work at 5:00, it takes me 90 minutes to get home
I leave work at 7:00, it takes me 20 minutes to get home (and I am a lot less stressed)

[Gemini Cricket]

If I leave at 8:30am, I will get to work at 8:45am.
If I leave at 8:45am, I will get to work at 9:00pm.
No change for me. Although I take side streets all the way to work.

[Capt Jack]

I get to work before or right at 8, I get a parking spot.
I get there 8:05, chances are good Im going for a hike and parking a block away.

I hate that

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's no mystery for my commute. Since I refuse to set tire on the 55 (which would require going quite a bit out of my way as is, never mind the traffic), I take surface streets and I pass 5 schools (1 college, 2 jr. highs, some small academy high school, and an elementary school). Once the clock hits 8, it's smooth sailing.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm trying to do homework but people keep wanting me to work!

[Brigitte]

If I leave at 8:30am, I will get to work at 8:45am.
If I leave at 8:45am, I will get to work at 9:00pm.
No change for me. Although I take side streets all the way to work.

That's a heckuva commute :)

I leave my house at 7am and get to work at 7am.
I leave work at anywhere from 6pm to 9pm and get home at that same time.

Gotta love working from home ;)

[katiesue]

I used to have the same issues as GD - Maddy's school started at 7:45. The high school I live by and have to go by (there is literally no way around it) starts at 7:30. So extra 15 or so mins to get through that mess. Maddy's drop off was also a mess. Then between there and my office I had to do by another elementry school that started at 8, a high school that started at 8:15 and yet another elementry school that started at 8:30. Took forever.

Luckily they opened up a new road so I can go a different way. Plus Maddy's school starts at 8:30 now and it's literally across the street so I don't have to deal with the drop off traffic. I sadly did this once. So bad. Let me see if I can describe the situation.

There is one entrance to the parking/drop off. This is shared with the high school next door. Upon entering the parking lot you make a left (across the traffic trying to get out) to drop at the middle school. Then circle around to be stuck in the line of cars trying to get past the people turning left into the parking lot at the start. The people making the left have no stop sign so you totally back up the people trying to get out. Add to that entering the parking lot you can make a right when the light is green for the people going out - and since you have no stop sign it blocks the outgoing lanes making it possible for 2-3 cars to get out of the lot per green light. It's a disaster.
The most annoying part is that there is a circular driveway between the high school and middle school. So you would basically go into the parking lot. Go straight to the circle, drop off, continue around and go back out the way you came in. But - no they want you to drop off in the other area where you have to make the left jacking up the whole process.

[Gemini Cricket]

That's a heckuva commute :)

I leave my house at 7am and get to work at 7am.
I leave work at anywhere from 6pm to 9pm and get home at that same time.

Gotta love working from home ;)
I know it. What possessed me to get a job in El Paso, TX when I live in Studio City, CA?
:D

[Kevy Baby]

That's a heckuva commute :)I'm so glad that I am not the only smart aleck on this board :D

[Brigitte]

You're my inspiration ;)

[Not Afraid]

My bathroom is getting painted this weekend! YAY. HOORAY! However, I have a crapload of things to do before we leave for Yosemite. BOO HISS.

First up is dinner.

[Not Afraid]

Teeheehee. This blog made me laugh today. (http://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html)

[Gemini Cricket]

Teeheehee. This blog made me laugh today. (http://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html)
Sayyyy. Some of those male models in those catalogs helped me figure myself out as a kid.
;) :D

[Kevy Baby]

Teeheehee. This blog made me laugh today. (http://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html)Hilarious!

[JWBear]

Sweet!

[lashbear]

I want an Upholstered Barrel Dining Set.

[Morrigoon]

This is Guitar Hero on OMFG mode:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThGwxvoMJRY

[Stan4dSteph]

Teeheehee. This blog made me laugh today. (http://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html)"In case of chest hair emergency, pull tab quickly and back away."

[Snowflake]

I have one who can't work the fax machine at all :)

As my old dear boss used to say to me (he was totally non-techie) "How do you know when your boss has been using your PC, by the white out on the monitor"

It never ceases to amaze me, how so many, in the upper echelons of corporate life, cannot function on a day to day level and make it harder for those who do the real work (peons like me).

Vent away GC, I think anyone who has ever worked in an office (or any work environment) can share a similar story.

[3894]

Cook's Illustrated, god among cooking magazines, really blew their Swedish meatballs recipe in the latest Cook's Country.

Rye bread crumbs? Soy sauce? Sour cream? Heresy! What's next - Cream of mushroom soup?

Signed,
Mrs. Johnson from Wisconsin

[Snowflake]

Teeheehee. This blog made me laugh today. (http://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html)

That Lone Ranger shirt, is too much.

Lashbear and I will fight over the dining room set once it hits ebay.

That was seriously funny!

Oh and why do I recognize this guy??

264

[Snowflake]

Cook's Illustrated, god among cooking magazines, really blew their Swedish meatballs recipe in the latest Cook's Country.

Rye bread crumbs? Soy sauce? Sour cream? Heresy! What's next - Cream of mushroom soup?

Signed,
Mrs. Johnson from Wisconsin

Okay, so give here, what is a real swedish meatball receipe and can I get by using ground turkey or will that be too California Cuisine?

[Ponine]

Cook's Illustrated, god among cooking magazines, really blew their Swedish meatballs recipe in the latest Cook's Country.

Rye bread crumbs? Soy sauce? Sour cream? Heresy! What's next - Cream of mushroom soup?

Signed,
Mrs. Johnson from Wisconsin

Eeewwwwwwwwwwwwww.... whose idea was THAT?
(Did you try it? If you want me to try, I will , send it on over. )

[Capt Jack]

as much as it pains me, I had one of these

http://bp0.blogger.com/_8KVGEZEUltI/Rw-MBe2S0fI/AAAAAAAAAUU/u2X552EiivI/s320/77-9.jpg

however, in my defense, I snagged it at a yard sale and used it for working on my cars.

no golf
no lounging unless you count laying under a car
no cell block 'relaxing'


none of that last thing either :eek:

[Snowflake]

I know I've seen him in a tiara, but I think Lash looks very hot in his office gig suit.

[Not Afraid]

If we can get the clothes in luggage and bodies in the shower soon, we're going to be off to Yosemite (and environs). See you all on Monday! (My brother only has dial-up......cretin.....but he has a Harley :rolleyes: )

[Kevy Baby]

I think I am overdue for a new avatar.

[Morrigoon]

Have fun, NA!

[Gemini Cricket]

Where's NA going?

[Snowflake]

Where's NA going?

^^^^

Uh, Yosemite......

[Gemini Cricket]

^^^^

Uh, Yosemite......
Pshhh, my name's not "Yosemite"...
:D

[Snowflake]

Ooh, new Twin Peaks DVD set (http://www.amazon.com/Twin-Peaks-Definitive-Gold-Complete/dp/B000UX6THK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-3526493-2854552?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1194030121&sr=8-1)

I may have to invest in it, and a nice cherry pie (or a variety of doughnuts) not foreggeting some damn good coffee

[Prudence]

Here I am, facing the weekend, with no big event looming any more. Well, except graduation. It feels like I have an empty calendar.

[Gemini Cricket]

LOL! :D

Someone I deal with on the phone uses a fake voice. It's so freaking funny.

When this lady calls, she uses this very breathy exotic voice. Very flirty... very futile... But, I had to call her this afternoon with a question. All calls that come from my facility read "Unknown Call" on cellphones. So, the lady picks up and she sounds like Lunchlady Doris from the Simpsons for a few seconds.

Lunchlady Doris: "Yes, can I help you? Who is calling?"
Brad: "It's Brad."
Suddenly Sultry Susan: "Oh, hiiii, Brad. How are you, love?"


Pshhh! What a dinglecheese. :D
Does that really work on straight guys?!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Pshhh! What a dinglecheese. :D
Does that really work on straight guys?!

Every time... :(

[Gemini Cricket]

Every time... :(
Sucka!
:D

She was trying to butter me up....

lol!

[innerSpaceman]

Does sexy male voice work on gay guys?


I tend to think so.





It doesn't work on me, by the way.


But if it's just part of a stellar package, I will melt like butta
(before we even get to the package of the package).

[lashbear]

Ooh, new Twin Peaks DVD set (http://www.amazon.com/Twin-Peaks-Definitive-Gold-Complete/dp/B000UX6THK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-3526493-2854552?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1194030121&sr=8-1)
Twin Peaks? Is that a Dolly Parton album?


PS: Thank you for the avatar complement ! :blush:

[libraryvixen]

My brother just called with last minute suite tickets to see High School Musical on Ice! :D

Woo!

[lashbear]

Does sexy male voice work on gay guys?

Call me and talk dirty and I'll tell you.... *pant pant*

[JWBear]

Soooo.... What are you wearing?

[libraryvixen]

Call me and talk dirty and I'll tell you.... *pant pant*

I've just stepped into dirty talk!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm going to the Kings game tomorrow night! Didn't get to a single game last season, which was a huge disappointment (both the lack of gameage and of their actual season).

[RStar]

I've just stepped into dirty talk!

Don't forget to whipe your feet before leaving the lounge.....

[Morrigoon]

I am SOOOOO freaking out right now. Can't say why, but it has something to do with something MAJOR for tomorrow. I just totally got a rug pulled out from under me.

Aieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

:eek: :mad:

[Snowflake]

I am SOOOOO freaking out right now. Can't say why, but it has something to do with something MAJOR for tomorrow. I just totally got a rug pulled out from under me.

Aieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

:eek: :mad:

Oooh, I just hate that!

Do tell when and if you can, hope all will be well

[BarTopDancer]

I'm going to the Kings game tomorrow night! Didn't get to a single game last season, which was a huge disappointment (both the lack of gameage and of their actual season).

Them there are fightin words.

You are dead to me!

Go Sharks! :p

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hey, based on color alone, I'd love the Kings! :) Would you feel better if it was a Long Beach Ice Dawgs game? :)

[BDBopper]

I am SOOOOO freaking out right now. Can't say why, but it has something to do with something MAJOR for tomorrow. I just totally got a rug pulled out from under me.

Aieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

:eek: :mad:

Hmmmm.

[Kevy Baby]

I am SOOOOO freaking out right now. Can't say why, but it has something to do with something MAJOR for tomorrow. I just totally got a rug pulled out from under me.

Aieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

:eek: :mad:Are you pregnant?

[Capt Jack]

wasn't goin there, but it was indeed my first thought

[libraryvixen]

Go Kings!!

Gotta stay true to the local team! :D

[katiesue]

I just bought a grill pan. This thing works great. Why didn't I have one before?

And it will make an awesome Christmas gift for my Aunt and my Boss. So woo hoo two shopping items down.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm posting this from my new moto q. So far I'm loving the phone, but I'm keeping my eye on what might be a couple of show-stopper bugs that will have me returning it. I hope they don't reoccur because it's an otherwise excellent device.

[Snowflake]

I just bought a grill pan. This thing works great. Why didn't I have one before?

And it will make an awesome Christmas gift for my Aunt and my Boss. So woo hoo two shopping items down.

I got rid of mine, a pain to clean. But, it worked great. I'm very happy with the DeLonghi indoor grill (think along the principle of an electric skillet). Only because I do not have a balcony or backyard to set up a weber grill.

Yay on checking off a couple of items if the Xmas list, I've not even started thinking about it, I had better!

[katiesue]

This one is non-stick. Clean up was a breeze.

[BDBopper]

I wonder how Morrigoon's dilemma is coming along?

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah, is she still pregnant?

[Snowflake]

This one is non-stick. Clean up was a breeze.

Hmmpf, so was mine and I could not get stuff out of it. I guess I grilled at too high a heat! :-)

[JWBear]

Tonight I made one of the recipes I got out of my mother's recipe box: Round Steak Casserole. It was old - written with a fountain pen! It was quite tasty! I don't remember her ever making it when I was growing up, which is strange.

[Prudence]

And you are not posting the recipe why?

[Mousey Girl]

I have the major Christmas present for The Boy out of the way. I had to drive to Visalia to get it, but it is done. He is getting a Wii. Those things are impossible to find in Bakersfield. I left it at The Old People's house, so that He can't find it and so that I can't open it.

[BDBopper]

I have the major Christmas present for The Boy out of the way. I had to drive to Visalia to get it, but it is done. He is getting a Wii. Those things are impossible to find in Bakersfield. I left it at The Old People's house, so that He can't find it and so that I can't open it.

Wow. Wii's are definitely hard to find. Way to go. Good idea where to put it. In your position I'd be tempted to open and play it too. I wonder who will be more excited on Christmas morning, you or him. LOL

As for me I am hoping for a new computer and Disney gift cards to help with the trip I am planning out your way next year.

[BarTopDancer]

Go Kings!!

Gotta stay true to the local team! :D

I'm thinkin it's the Los Angeles Kings ;) (so you'd want to root for the Sharks for the local team :p )


I'm posting this from my new moto q. So far I'm loving the phone, but I'm keeping my eye on what might be a couple of show-stopper bugs that will have me returning it. I hope they don't reoccur because it's an otherwise excellent device.

Do you use Goodlink? What Q do you have (is it all black or black and red)?

[wendybeth]

I have the major Christmas present for The Boy out of the way. I had to drive to Visalia to get it, but it is done. He is getting a Wii. Those things are impossible to find in Bakersfield. I left it at The Old People's house, so that He can't find it and so that I can't open it.

We discovered how hard it is to get one in June, before Tori's birthday. It's worth the effort, though- they're fun!

[Prudence]

Five weeks of classes left. That's it. Five weeks, and then finals.

Damn... I mean, 3 and a half years, and I'm down to 5 weeks.

Must. Not. Panic.

[Disneyphile]

338 new posts? Geesh, I'm offline for a couple days, and you all become more active. I'm starting to get a low-esteem issue here. ;)

[JWBear]

And you are not posting the recipe why?

Round Steak Casserole


Oven: 375°

3 medium or 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
½ cup green pepper, diced
1 lbs round steak, cut in 1 inch squares
1 cup beef gravy
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

Arrange half the potatoes, onions, and peppers in bottom of a large casserole dish. Layer steak on top, followed by remaining vegetables. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over casserole. Bake for 2 hours.

[Prudence]

Mercy Bowcup!

[Disneyphile]

MmMmM. Tube steak.

[Kevy Baby]

MmMmM. Tube steak.Is that anything like a trouser trout?

[Morrigoon]

Not pregnant... worse. At the last minute I had to move Joe's party from the clubhouse into MY house! And my house was not ready for it!

All went fine though. :)

[Morrigoon]

Pictures from today (http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Joe30thBirthday/)

[wendybeth]

Five weeks of classes left. That's it. Five weeks, and then finals.

Damn... I mean, 3 and a half years, and I'm down to 5 weeks.

Must. Not. Panic.
Panic? Screw that, it's time to celebrate, missy!:cheers::snap::cheers::snap:

[BDBopper]

Not pregnant... worse. At the last minute I had to move Joe's party from the clubhouse into MY house! And my house was not ready for it!

All went fine though. :)

YAY!!! :) I am so happy that everything went well! :D

[BDBopper]

Neat pictures. thanks for sharing :) That looked like an awesome cake! Can i have some please?

[Mousey Girl]

We discovered how hard it is to get one in June, before Tori's birthday. It's worth the effort, though- they're fun!

One thing I am a bit confused by, do you need to buy seperate memory cards?

I got the extra controler (with the extra games), the charging station, a regular controler and a nunchuk. I also bought him 2 games, Pokemon and Mario Party 8 (ok, the MP is for me).

I almost feel bad about it. I feel like it might be seen that I am trying to buy favors from my son, make him play favorites. I had planned to get this for him anyways. It is something that he and I can do together. I also know that he is going to have a rough holiday this year and I just want him to be happy.

Now I just have to figure out what to do about his birthday.

[Kevy Baby]

Now I just have to figure out what to do about his birthday.More games. Unless his birthday comes before Christmas, in which case, why not give him the Wii for the birthday?

[wendybeth]

One thing I am a bit confused by, do you need to buy seperate memory cards?

I got the extra controler (with the extra games), the charging station, a regular controler and a nunchuk. I also bought him 2 games, Pokemon and Mario Party 8 (ok, the MP is for me).

I almost feel bad about it. I feel like it might be seen that I am trying to buy favors from my son, make him play favorites. I had planned to get this for him anyways. It is something that he and I can do together. I also know that he is going to have a rough holiday this year and I just want him to be happy.

Now I just have to figure out what to do about his birthday.

I think our Wii only needs additional memory cards when you play Gamecube games on it. Btw, I bought Tori exactly the same games and controls-lol. For his birthday you could get him more games, as KB suggested, and maybe another nunchuk- you'll need two to box each other.:D

[Betty]

Just picked up Guitar Hero III. And played for the last hour and a half solid. I approve :cheers:

[Morrigoon]

You're in good company, then ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Joe30thBirthday/P1060563.jpg

[BDBopper]

My brother loves Guitar Hero. He plays it all the time.

[Mousey Girl]

I did get the extra nunchuck. His birthday is December 6th. I don't usually get him a large gift for his birthday, we try to go somewhere instead. Right now finances are tight, so I may just go pick him up some Spy Gear stuff he has been bugging me about.

[Capt Jack]

where my mind went (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qsEZ2lpM0Yw) :p

[wendybeth]

My brother loves Guitar Hero. He plays it all the time.

Tori is playing it right now- she really does well, especially considering she can't hear a lot of the notes! This is one game where visual acuity helps a great deal. She just got a near perfect score on 'Paint it Black', my theme song.
:D

[BarTopDancer]

I just finished setting up my digital cable to work with my TiVo. Once I read the instructions it worked flawlessly. Funny how that works.

[BDBopper]

Tori is playing it right now- she really does well, especially considering she can't hear a lot of the notes! This is one game where visual acuity helps a great deal. She just got a near perfect score on 'Paint it Black', my theme song. :D

I've watched my brother play. I can tell already that I wouldn't be able to play it. I understand why the notes on the screen are coming out in different directions...like the different locations of the notes. However it would be easy if they were in a straight line with the color coding instead.

[Morrigoon]

Can't do that because then you couldn't play chords

[BDBopper]

Can't do that because then you couldn't play chords

You're absolutely right. I can definitely understand that. That's why I can't play it. Too hard for my eyes to focus on all those notes all over the screen.

[libraryvixen]

I love Guitar Hero. I'll join the club. I had the library system purchase it so I can do teen programs! lol

[Ponine]

Five weeks of classes left. That's it. Five weeks, and then finals.

Damn... I mean, 3 and a half years, and I'm down to 5 weeks.

Must. Not. Panic.
As previously stated, this is the time to start feeling relief and celebration!!!

338 new posts? Geesh, I'm offline for a couple days, and you all become more active. I'm starting to get a low-esteem issue here. ;)

This is how I feel EVERy singe Monday.

[Kevy Baby]

RE: Guitar Hero

Slash was on the Mark & Brian show this morning. One of the things he talked about was his work on GH3. It is funny that he, so far, has not been able to get past whatever steps he needs to to get to his own solo. I would love to be there when goes up against himself.

[Gemini Cricket]

If I make it through the day, it will be a miracle.
So very tired.

[BDBopper]

If I make it through the day, it will be a miracle.
So very tired.

Here GC...have a pick me up. :coffee:

[Kevy Baby]

If I make it through the day, it will be a miracle.
So very tired.How does the writer's strike affect you?

[Gemini Cricket]

How does the writer's strike affect you?
I was recently moved to the motion picture department of our facility, so the strike will not affect our department directly. The studios have stockpiles of feature scripts.
But our TV department is directly affected. I hear that in January or so, the shortage of scripts for TV shows will halt many productions. (Leno, Letterman and Stewart are going to reruns right now.)
So, our company may do some shifting/laying off of employees to compensate for the lack of TV work. Which means, I could be in trouble being a recent hire. Seniority may show me the door.

But we'll see what happens. I'm optimistic.
:)

[alphabassettgrrl]

So last night's load-out which should have taken less than 4 hours instead took nearly 6 and involved much moving of loose lumber (3 times) and loading and re-loading the truck a bit.

Can't you people figure out how to pack your own dang truck? This company never can. It's always a disaster.

I did learn that when holding a stack of flats vertical against the side of the truck, and the guys are sliding in a new one for the front of the stack, I need to move quicker than I did last night. Luckily the piece of scenery wasn't very heavy, and not moving all that quickly.

Gah. This next week will be busy but at least I know it won't be this crazy.

[BDBopper]

But our TV department is directly affected. I hear that in January or so, the shortage of scripts for TV shows will halt many productions. (Leno, Letterman and Stewart are going to reruns right now.)
So, our company may do some shifting/laying off of employees to compensate for the lack of TV work. Which means, I could be in trouble being a recent hire. Seniority may show me the door.

But we'll see what happens. I'm optimistic.
:)

Best of luck, GC. I'll be praying for you. I hope all gets settled very soon. It would break my heart not to see Darlene Love's annual Christmas appearance on Letterman. I haven't missed that particular episode for 10 years.

[Gemini Cricket]

Best of luck, GC. I'll be praying for you. I hope all gets settled very soon. It would break my heart not to see Darlene Love's annual Christmas appearance on Letterman. I haven't missed that particular episode for 10 years.
Thanks.

[Moonliner]

But we'll see what happens. I'm optimistic.
:)


If it will help, I'll gladly offer my services as a scab writer during this time of stress.

I can provide documented evidence that I received a firm 'B' in the last college level writing course I completed.

[Morrigoon]

GC: perhaps you should put some feelers out in the reality tv realm?

Hopefully you won't need it though.

[Disneyphile]

I've got a reality show idea written down. According to a friend who works in reality television, it's a good one. :)

[Gemini Cricket]

I think it would be so fun to get a job as a writer.
How fun would that be? Lots.
:)

Although, if I was a writer right now, I'd be walking in circles with a sign...

[Disneyphile]

Although, if I was a writer right now, I'd be walking in circles with a sign...And, I'd be cheering you on. (But, for all the wrong selfish reasons.) :evil:

[BDBopper]

I've got a reality show idea written down. According to a friend who works in reality television, it's a good one. :)

I've got an idea for one... Unforatunately there's no video...but plenty of audio.

THAT'S IT...A REALITY RADIO SHOW! BINGO!!

[Gemini Cricket]

It took me forever to get home from the park last night.
The 5 was closed at the 91.
So I had to take a detour on the 91 and suddenly the detour signs just stopped. So I took all sorts of freeways home. I just kept following the freeway signs that read "North" and "LA" and I found my way home.
I think I was on the 5, the 91, the 605, the 105, the 110 and then back onto the 5 and then lastly the 134.
:D

[Disneyphile]

THAT'S IT...A REALITY RADIO SHOW! BINGO!! Actually, there are enough fans of old radio shows, that I bet a reality radio show would be a hit. :snap:

[Kevy Baby]

I think I was on the 5, the 91, the 605, the 105, the 110 and then back onto the 5 and then lastly the 134.
:DFor future reference, if you had continued on the 605 north a couple more miles, you would have hit the I-5 again.

[Gemini Cricket]

For future reference, if you had continued on the 605 north a couple more miles, you would have hit the I-5 again.
I was afraid of that. I thought it might have been ahead of me, but I got off anyway...

The next time I'm lost in LA at 1am, I'll give you a call, Kevy! Thanks. :)

(I'm kidding.)

I got really spoiled while driving NirvanaMan's Land Rover with the GPS and the gadgets and the heated seats and the oy with the wine bottle holder and memory seating...

[JWBear]

I was afraid of that. I thought it might have been ahead of me, but I got off anyway...

The next time I'm lost in LA at 1am, I'll give you a call, Kevy! Thanks. :)

(I'm kidding.)

I got really spoiled while driving NirvanaMan's Land Rover with the GPS and the gadgets and the heated seats and the oy with the wine bottle holder and memory seating...

You don't need all that, just a current Thomas Bros!

[Gemini Cricket]

You don't need all that, just a current Thomas Bros!
I know it. Totally. But I get carsick when I read. (See, I'm reaaaalllly high maintenance. Maybe that's why I haven't found a man yet....) I'd have to pull over and read said Thomas Guide. But, you are absolutely right, I should have one in my car.
:)

[BDBopper]

I know it. Totally. But I get carsick when I read. (See, I'm reaaaalllly high maintenance. Maybe that's why I haven't found a man yet....) I'd have to pull over and read said Thomas Guide. But, you are absolutely right, I should have one in my car.
:)

Woah, Woah, Wait a second. You mean GC is a hep'kitty! (blushes in somewhat embarrassment)

(slicks his hair) Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :snap:

[LSPoorEeyorick]

How does the writer's strike affect you?

You weren't asking me, but it affects our household so I'll respond.

Our friendly neighborhood film & television editor ended his three-year stint at HGTV two weeks ago when his show wrapped, so let's hope that the several gigs he's applying to now use non-union. (Since he does primarily reality TV, they generally are, so we have high hopes.)

Our friendly neighborhood film & television marketers won't be affected right now (though we won't be getting any new TV gigs) but depending on how long things go, we may see a slight shortage later on. A larger problem for us may be the reduced amount of writing the studios allow on our projects (since we built our name on writing clever content.)

And our friendly neighborhood screenwriters won't be able to submit or pitch on anything until afterwards; a bummer since we're both working on them right now. Though hopefully the AMPAS and Sundance contests will still be accepting entries in a few months. Sigh.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Woah, Woah, Wait a second. You mean GC is a hep'kitty! (blushes in somewhat embarrassment)

(slicks his hair) Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :snap:


HAHAHHHHHAAAAAHHHAHAAAAAAAHHHHH:AAAAAAAAAAA!


Anyway....

[Morrigoon]

You weren't asking me, but it affects our household so I'll respond.

Our friendly neighborhood film & television editor ended his three-year stint at HGTV two weeks ago when his show wrapped, so let's hope that the several gigs he's applying to now use non-union. (Since he does primarily reality TV, they generally are, so we have high hopes.)

Our friendly neighborhood film & television marketers won't be affected right now (though we won't be getting any new TV gigs) but depending on how long things go, we may see a slight shortage later on. A larger problem for us may be the reduced amount of writing the studios allow on our projects (since we built our name on writing clever content.)

And our friendly neighborhood screenwriters won't be able to submit or pitch on anything until afterwards; a bummer since we're both working on them right now. Though hopefully the AMPAS and Sundance contests will still be accepting entries in a few months. Sigh.

Oh yeah, that WOULD have an effect on you! Well hopefully something will come through for your friendly neighborhood editor soon. I'm sure there will be a plethora of reality shows given the green light, just like there were back when talk of a strike first came about a couple years ago.

BDBopper: hey if you ever wanna record some radio dramas (Shakespeare is non-Union, my friend), I'd be happy to voice some for you. Seems I owe you a favor these days ;)

[BDBopper]

HAHAHHHHHAAAAAHHHAHAAAAAAAHHHHH:AAAAAAAAAAA!


Anyway....

Yeah that did sound desperate didn't it? It's been eight years since I dated anyone at all. The only relationship I had ended suddenly after three years and left a scar. Not that I didn't look around afterwards but for the rest of my high school years I didn't find anyone that wasn't in another relationship (or seemed to be single). I find the thought of going around and butting in revolting. It wouldn't be nice and decent to go around and steal someone else's gal. you could say "Well that's no fun!" but I have my principles and I stick to them. It's funny that suddenly the "light" turned itself on again after all these years. I guess I am sick of being lonely.

Okay that's enough venting. I'm probably depressing y'all.

[BDBopper]

BDBopper: hey if you ever wanna record some radio dramas (Shakespeare is non-Union, my friend), I'd be happy to voice some for you. Seems I owe you a favor these days ;)

Interesting....I'll think it over. ;)

[alphabassettgrrl]

**hugs** to you, Bopper. I hope a lovely lady comes your way soon.

[Gemini Cricket]

Woah, Woah, Wait a second. You mean GC is a hep'kitty! (blushes in somewhat embarrassment)

(slicks his hair) Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :snap:
BDB, I'm so flattered but I.. uh... we... How do I put this?
Both us guys don't play for the same team.
;)

(Common mistake. Happens all the time. I call myself 'girl' every now and then and it confuses everyone. It caused havoc on MiceChat once.)
:D

[BDBopper]

BDB, I'm so flattered but I.. uh... we... How do I put this?
Both us guys don't play for the same team.
;)

(Common mistake. Happens all the time. I call myself 'girl' every now and then and it confuses everyone. It caused havoc on MiceChat once.)
:D

ROFL Now I understand completely. I stand corrected.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Oh yeah, that WOULD have an effect on you! Well hopefully something will come through for your friendly neighborhood editor soon. I'm sure there will be a plethora of reality shows given the green light, just like there were back when talk of a strike first came about a couple years ago.

BDBopper: hey if you ever wanna record some radio dramas (Shakespeare is non-Union, my friend), I'd be happy to voice some for you. Seems I owe you a favor these days ;)

Yeah - fingers crossed, y'all.

And on the topic of Shakespeare radio dramas... count me in; I spent the majority of my educational years majoring in theater directing with a focus on Shakespeare, running various Shakespeare companies and productions, and interning at the Folger library and The Shakespeare Theatre of Washington DC.

Which is why I find myself living in Los Angeles, producing movie websites, and.. today... writing a political play about Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. Mmmm, that's good derail.

[BarTopDancer]

BDB, I'm so flattered but I.. uh... we... How do I put this?
Both us guys don't play for the same team.
;)

(Common mistake. Happens all the time. I call myself 'girl' every now and then and it confuses everyone. It caused havoc on MiceChat once.)
:D

To throw further confusion into the mix.

MY BRAD! :p

[Kevy Baby]

The next time I'm lost in LA at 1am, I'll give you a call, Kevy! Thanks. :)

(I'm kidding.)No, go ahead and call (though not at 1:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. is generally my limit unless I was just with you). I know most of the best ways around the LA/OC freeway system

[BDBopper]

To throw further confusion into the mix.

MY BRAD! :p

Thanks a lot! LOL

[BarTopDancer]

Thanks a lot! LOL

Happy to help.

[Snowflake]

Wow, 145 posts since just after noon today, obviously nobody is working. Then again, neither was I, I was tasked to drive my boss to Macy's.....

[Snowflake]

Yeah - fingers crossed, y'all.


Consider fingers, toes and eyes crossed for your friend neighborhood editor.

[JWBear]

Oh, I'm working today, I'm just not woooorking... (Nothing much to do here today.)

[Gemini Cricket]

LoT is helping me to stay awake at my desk.
:D

[Disneyphile]

I haven't gotten squat done on work stuff. I need Ken to clear out some of these boxes to the garage, because the clutter is too distracting and depressing. :rolleyes:

I also just screwed in our first compact flourescent bulb. They're not bad. I'm hoping they'll save us a small load on the power bill, since I love to use lamps and accent lighting even during the day.

[Kevy Baby]

I also just screwed in our first compact flourescent bulb.How did you and Ken manage to get inside of one?

[Gemini Cricket]

How did you and Ken manage to get inside of one?
lol! I got it! I got it.
It took me awhile...

[Morrigoon]

Getting plenty of work done here. Just coming on LoT to calm down.

[Morrigoon]

Defile: Maybe you should look into LCD bulbs then. If you're using them all day, the savings will add up for you. They're like $4/bulb but you can find them for less. And they seriously use like *1* watt.

[Disneyphile]

I come here for the laughs, especially the ones made by Kevy. ;)

[BDBopper]

How did you and Ken manage to get inside of one?

HOLY CRAP I JUST SPIT TEA ALL OVER THE KEYBOARD THAT WAS SO FUNNY!!!

[Morrigoon]

HOLY CRAP I JUST SPIT TEA ALL OVER THE KEYBOARD THAT WAS SO FUNNY!!!

Here, I'll give you the takeaway version:

Q: How many midgets does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

A: Only two, but they have to be VERY small!

[Disneyphile]

Agh. Where the hell did all this laundry come from? :( I've got too many loads. There goes my night.

[Gemini Cricket]

My clients showed up early for a session just now. Uh, hello?! It's Hollywood, you're supposed to be late not early.
:D

[BDBopper]

Agh. Where the hell did all this laundry come from? :( I've got too many loads. There goes my night.

BDBopper Laundry at your service Ma'am. How many loads did you say? Oh no problem. We'll stay up all night so you can relax. :)

[Mousey Girl]

well, as of tonight you can count me among the ranks of the unemployed.

[BDBopper]

well, as of tonight you can count me among the ranks of the unemployed.

Awww. I am so sorry. :( ((((hugs))))

[katiesue]

well, as of tonight you can count me among the ranks of the unemployed.


Oh NO! Oh MG I'm so sorry.

[Snowflake]

Oh MG, that really sucks! I'm so sorry!:(

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Welcome to the club!

[Prudence]

Well that just sucks, MG! That's not right at all.

[innerSpaceman]

Maybe all of us unemployed folks should get together and start a business.




Anyone here a venture capitalist???

[Gemini Cricket]

Maybe all of us unemployed folks should get together and start a business.




Anyone here a venture capitalist???
Sayyyyy, I thought you never read "Soooo...."
:D

[Morrigoon]

Oh no! What happened?

[Not Afraid]

669 posts.

[blueerica]

Sooo...

I can't believe it... less than two months...

[JWBear]

669 posts.

Time to be good, everyone.... Mom and Dad are back! ;)

[BarTopDancer]

So that was painful.

[Mousey Girl]

Basically the Perfect Employee got her way and I was fired last night. I knew it was coming, so I wasn't totally surprised. I had already talked to the Director of Operastions and he told me I could use him as a reference. He had also told me I was way too qualified to be there.

I was being held to rules that no one else had to follow, between the lockdown of my internet access and then a bogus write up last week.

I feel bad for the newest girl, she was handed all of my orders and told that they were now hers. I had just gone through them all on Saturday, so all she will need to do is collect payment.

I was told that I didn't do anything to contribute to the "team", and that I caused too much office drama. Well, it is funny that they all seem to know that Perfect Employee is the drama causer, but yet she is sitting pretty.

I know I will be much better off. I enjoyed what I did, but not the environment and empty promises.

I applied to a few places last night and today I have a lead through another temp agency. While my mom is worried for me, she is being totally supportive, so financially, things won't be much worse than they are now.

Today, when the phone is ringing off the hook they may realize what they have done. I took the majority of the phone calls. They are almost out of paper, I was getting ready to order it when the axe fell. I did all of the ordering of office supplies. When the warehouse needs their labels for dishes and glassware, they will be screwed.

[Nephythys]

Hugs MG- may this be a blessing for you in the long run.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I'm sorry MG.

[blueerica]

Sorry to hear that, MG... Better things will come. :)

[Not Afraid]

I hope something better appears, MG.


In other news, my bathroom is really beautiful! I still needs touching up and I need to buy towel racks and knobs, but WOW!

[Snowflake]

I hope something better appears, MG.


In other news, my bathroom is really beautiful! I still needs touching up and I need to buy towel racks and knobs, but WOW!

Pictures?

Any news on Pugsly?

[blueerica]

I am so tired. And I feel gross. I hate coming to class with jet lag. Not to mention I have stuff due tonight/tomorrow. :(

Unhappy.

[Not Afraid]

No word on Pugsly and no pictures yet. I just ordered hardware, however and I am very happy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

MG- that stinks. I hope your new wonderful job comes along soon.

It steams me when the drama-causer doesn't have to pay for their actions. Usually they're related to whoever does the hiring and firing so they feel they have a free license to do anything they want. My mom works with one of those.

[blueerica]

They're called crazymakers.

Blah.

I hate the crazymakers!

[Moonliner]

Basically the Perfect Employee got her way and I was fired last night. I knew it was coming, so I wasn't totally surprised. I had already talked to the Director of Operastions and he told me I could use him as a reference. He had also told me I was way too qualified to be there.

I was being held to rules that no one else had to follow, between the lockdown of my internet access and then a bogus write up last week.

I feel bad for the newest girl, she was handed all of my orders and told that they were now hers. I had just gone through them all on Saturday, so all she will need to do is collect payment.

I was told that I didn't do anything to contribute to the "team", and that I caused too much office drama. Well, it is funny that they all seem to know that Perfect Employee is the drama causer, but yet she is sitting pretty.

I know I will be much better off. I enjoyed what I did, but not the environment and empty promises.

I applied to a few places last night and today I have a lead through another temp agency. While my mom is worried for me, she is being totally supportive, so financially, things won't be much worse than they are now.

Today, when the phone is ringing off the hook they may realize what they have done. I took the majority of the phone calls. They are almost out of paper, I was getting ready to order it when the axe fell. I did all of the ordering of office supplies. When the warehouse needs their labels for dishes and glassware, they will be screwed.

Bitch.

(A multipurpose word that applies in equal measures to Ms. Perfect and your situation).

It sounds like you did the right thing for you and took the high road. It's always tempting to savage a former employer directly but it rarely helps you in the long run. Good luck in the hunt!

[BDBopper]

We're here for ya MG! We're behind you 200%

Rah Rah MG! yay! LOL

[Disneyphile]

MG - You should have put in an order for llama feed the day before, since they're gonna need it with her. ;)

Stupid llamas.

[Moonliner]

Stupid llamas.

Happy llamas! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbPDKHXWlLQ)

[Disneyphile]

Oh my. That's like a theme song for some folks. :snap:

[JWBear]

How can anyone eat Vietnamese food? It smells like sweaty feet!

[innerSpaceman]

Maybe it's the same people who lapped up the sweaty ass crackers at the Heathstone Lounge in the Grand Cal.

[Snowflake]

How can anyone eat Vietnamese food? It smells like sweaty feet!

OMG! I adore Vietnamese food! It's delicious! Fish Sauce on it's own does not smell pretty, but Vietnamese is cuisine!

What offended your ollafactories, JW?

[Morrigoon]

JW has obviously never had a vietnamese sandwich

[Snowflake]

JW has obviously never had a vietnamese sandwich

Or Imperial Rolls, of Pho, or Vietnamese Crepe and the best grilled pork on the planet!

Cordon Bleu (http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/885963/) by the Lumiere Theater on California Street, my goodness, the BBQ smell wafting up the street is like smoking crack, so addictive.....

[Snowflake]

JW has obviously never had a vietnamese sandwich

As much as I love Vietnamese, I admit it, I've never had a Vietnamese sandwich! Apparently a great place here near 6th & Clement (weather and the state of my cold permitting) I may venture out this weekend for a sample.

[BDBopper]

Happy llamas! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbPDKHXWlLQ)

Thanks a lot. I'm now going to have that song stuck in my head for the rest of the frickin' day! LOL

[Alex]

As much as I love Vietnamese, I admit it, I've never had a Vietnamese sandwich! Apparently a great place here near 6th & Clement (weather and the state of my cold permitting) I may venture out this weekend for a sample.

Go, if it is good it is worth it (I'm not big on Vietnamese food; it is the closest I come to just dismissing an entire ethnic cuisine but bahn mi is a fantastic thing). There is a place in Oakland's Chinatown where they are fantastic and only like $2.50 each. We used to go get a couple each and take them with us to A's games.

Be warned though, the peppers they use them are essentially made of plasma taken from the surface of the sun. But they are very vital. Get the peppers but take them out before actually eating the sandwich. It'll be bland if you never had them in there but just for having touched the sandwich it will have a decent spiciness to it.

[Disneyphile]

I just had Pho with a phriend for lunch today. (Sorry, couldn't resist the word play.)

I'm sometimes squeamish with Vietnamese places, but this one listed all the ingredients in each dish, so I didn't have to worry about eating something that would send me to drive the porcelain bus.

In regards to provincial Vietnamese cuisine, it's some pretty amazing stuff, and doesn't smell "funny" at all, like some of the more traditional foods.

[Kevy Baby]

I just had Pho with a phriend for lunch today. (Sorry, couldn't resist the word play.)Oh Phuc

[Not Afraid]

I love Vietnamese food - except I always pass on the Durian. It's a gross, foul, disgusting smelling fruit that is supposed to be delicious, but I can't bring myself to eat it.

[Morrigoon]

They sell that in the occaisional Chinese supermarket. If you see fruit being sold on ice... just walk away!

(although I'm told it tastes like ice cream. I'll just eat ice cream, thanks)

[BDBopper]

It sounds like Vietnamese food is not up my alley. I do not have a sense of smell at all and my taste buds are very sensitive. Spicy foods are not my friend at all. There is no flavor for me there. It just burns my mouth! :mad:

[Alex]

In Singapore these signs are common:

http://www.itravelnet.com/photos/as/singapore/singapore/no-durian.jpg
(because of the smell should one break open, this sign is for the subway).

It smelled bad but didn't taste horrible.

[Snowflake]

Never had Durian, the Ranch 99 market in Foster City keeps them in the freezer section, and even then, they look scary and the scent as you walk by this end-cap of the freezer section, it would seem one probably broke at some point, PU! Phew!

BDB, most Vietnamese food is not spicy, hot spicy. Loads of good flavor is my description, some quite flowery and if you love garlic, well a good batch of garlic noodles will truly keep anyone of a Transalvanian nature far far away! Thems good eatz!

[Not Afraid]

Recently, while visiting a Westminster Vietmanese market, they got a fresh (frozen) load of durian. There were TONS of people crowding around the display grabbing as many as they could. They had brought as many family members along as they could muster up because there was a limit of 2 per person. It was quite amazing.

[Kevy Baby]

In Singapore these signs are common:

http://www.itravelnet.com/photos/as/singapore/singapore/no-durian.jpg
(because of the smell should one break open, this sign is for the subway).

It smelled bad but didn't taste horrible.But what is the fine if you do bring durian onto the subway?

[Alex]

They give you a choice:

A) Eat it and pay the $500 fine.
B) Burn it and pay the $5000 fine.

For some, it is a tough choice.

[€uroMeinke]

So this morning went I went to start my car, the battery was dead. I took this as a sign that today was my automotive health day and finally take care of all the maintenance I've been putting off becasue I was too busy. So far the totals up to $1800. I've got another three hours till the car is ready - I hope they found everything.

Now I'm starting to fear the Doctor and Dental appointments I've been putting off...

[Snowflake]

Ooh! My condolences E! Ouch!
Sending good mojo in the hopes that the mechanics have, indeed, identified all problem areas. Says she who is avoiding her 1000 brake job yet another week or two.

[€uroMeinke]

At least my breaks are fine

[Not Afraid]

I should have bought that $1600 Tourmaline while I had the chance. DAMN!

[€uroMeinke]

well at least my car is green

[Disneyphile]

Uh-oh. Our cockatiel is going to lay an egg again soon. She's pushing her butt into the corner of the cage and squawking again. :rolleyes:

I originally thought she was male, and named her Merlin. 2 years later, I found an egg, and since then, she lays about 3 eggs 2-3 times per year. So, I had to change her name to Merlynn. ;)

[Prudence]

I swear I don't dwell on this all the time - but now they're asking for us to provide the name of our post-graduation employer so they can include it in the graduation programs. Because most people have post-graduation employers line up already - but not me.

So once again I brooding. What the hell is wrong with me? At this point, I honestly think that the spectre of that damn erroneous C is going to ruin the rest of my professional life. Everyone who looks at my resume says "wow!" Everyone who looks at my cover letter says "wow!" And they're honest-to-goodness "wows" from people who wouldn't hesitate to tell me exactly how I fvcked up.

And yet - the interest isn't there. Most of my classmates (with far less stellar creds) have jobs lined up. Good jobs, too. Jobs I'd love to have. And yet - here I sit.

I've had a few interviews, but mostly it's been nothing. And for all that nothing - they haven't even seen me yet, so they can't be put off by my appearance. And I can't get too upset about the interviews I've had. The DOT gets what - 2000+ applications for its 7 positions? I can't really push that off on appearance and say that's what sunk me.

I really don't get it. I don't need people fighting amongst themselves to recruit me, but to have next-to-no interest?

And the longer it takes, the harder it gets, because if my resume is "wow!" and I'm not yet employed, it sends a message to potential employers that there's obviously something wrong with me.

and what's wrong with me is that there was a C on my transcript that was there in error, and that's why I didn't get a summer internship, which is why I don't have a job now.

But I can't put that on my resume. and without that explanation, I look like damaged goods.

If I thought for a second it would work I'd open my own firm and hire the unemployed LoTers. But, I don't have a bunch of money - or any relevant experience - so that's not going to happen.

I want to break things. Large and expensive things. It's sucks that I went through all this just so I could remain a secretary.

[JWBear]

While I love Chinese, Thai, and Japanese food, I'm completely unfamiliar with Vietnamese food. I can only go by what the Vietnamese who work in my office bring for lunch every day. And to be honest, whatever it is, it reeks. The lunchroom here is only used by Vietnamese staff at lunch time, no one else will go near it.

[Gemini Cricket]

One of the assistants here pronounces the name "Smirnoff" as "Schmirnoff". "Mr. Schmeeernoff's office." I love it. Makes me smile.
:D

[Morrigoon]

I hear ya Pru. I really hear ya.

Where are these great jobs people are getting and how come I can't find them?

[CoasterMatt]

I just found Nemo... I haven't eaten seafood in years.

Being sick, sucks.

[Gemini Cricket]

My Kylie rocks. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=492109&in_page_id=1773&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5)

[Nephythys]

The world is blowing up-

*boom*

[Nephythys]

....does drinking help?

[Not Afraid]

OH CRAP! I JUST REMEMBERED I HAVE TO GO SPEND THE NIGHT WITH A DALMATION!

[CoasterMatt]

My Kylie rocks. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=492109&in_page_id=1773&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5)

Your Kylie? I don't think so! :p

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I feel like a musical number right about not. Just back from the Auto repair. I need a new transmission.

Sing along everyone!

[mousepod]

I feel like a musical number right about not. Just back from the Auto repair. I need a new transmission.

Sing along everyone!

Maybe the opening scene of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg?

[wendybeth]

OH CRAP! I JUST REMEMBERED I HAVE TO GO SPEND THE NIGHT WITH A DALMATION!

Lol- you have the most interesting sleep-overs.

[Kevy Baby]

My Kylie rocks. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=492109&in_page_id=1773&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5)Um, wow!

[swanie]

Teeheehee. This blog made me laugh today. (http://15minutelunch.blogspot.com/2007/10/strap-in-shut-up-and-hold-on-were-going.html)

Apparently this blog has made the rounds! :D The local NBC news here in Phoenix has picked up the story and is going to run it during the 10:00 news.

NA...I think you've made the guy famous! ;)

swanie

[Gemini Cricket]

If someone put a gun to my head and made me bang a woman of my choice, it would be Kylie Minogue.

:D

[Morrigoon]

So, for the record, you CAN put meatballs in chicken soup. It's quite tasty.

[Gemini Cricket]

So, for the record, you CAN put meatballs in chicken soup. It's quite tasty.
I guess that's one way of putting it... sure.
:D

[Disneyphile]

The world is blowing up-

*boom*Yes, it is.

Ken's uncle suddenly passed away this morning - we just got the call. :(

[BarTopDancer]

I'm so sorry :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, for the record, you CAN put meatballs in chicken soup. It's quite tasty.Yes, it's called "Albondigas" and is a classic Mexican dish.

[Gemini Cricket]

My condolences, Ken.
:(

[frodo potter]

I am still in shock about the whole thing. He was only 52. He had diabetes and high blood pressure but even so it was still a surprise. The one I really feel for is my Grandmother. My uncle lived with her his whole life so she is being hit really hard. :( :(

[CoasterMatt]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Ken.

:(

[Morrigoon]

Yes, it's called "Albondigas" and is a classic Mexican dish.
Yeah, it was somewhat like albondigas... but albondigas is better :)

[wendybeth]

I'm sorry, Ken- your uncle was so young! Your poor Grandma.:(

[blueerica]

So sorry Ken. Well wishes to your family right now...

[Morrigoon]

((Ken))

[Morrigoon]

What's on the bonus disc?

Sorry, wrong thread, but since you're already reading... what's on the Ratatouille bonus disc at Target?

[€uroMeinke]

So after spending about $2K on car maintenance today - some idiot bent and broke my car antenna while I was having dinner with Not Afraid.

Feh

[Gemini Cricket]

So after spending about $2K on car maintenance today - some idiot bent and broke my car antenna while I was having dinner with Not Afraid.

Feh
Sheesh! That's freakin' lame.
:mad:

[Mousey Girl]

After having a semi-lazy day yesterday I have 2 interviews this morning.
The first one is at a local refinery, for a receptionist/file clerk. The pay is more than I was making, but it won't be a simple 5 minute drive to work (no picking up Nickolas from school everyday either). It could also lead to other things within the company. This is the smelly refinery/asphalt plant just off 99 as you drive through town. I sent them my reusme on Monday night and she called yesterday to set an appointment. Even if I don't get it I am still happy, it shows interest in my skills.

The other interview is with a temp agency that I have worked with in the past. Luckily I don't have to retake the tests, she said my previous scores were excellent, so no need to retake.

I should have one more interview with another temp agency today, and it could lead to a job close to home, with a good friend. The pay would be the same as I was making, it is closer to the house than my previous job and the people are great to work for.

So...I am going to have a busy day today.

EEEK!! I also have to figure out what to wear and put on makeup!

[Nephythys]

Yes, it is.

Ken's uncle suddenly passed away this morning - we just got the call. :(

ah-little booms going off all over the place. Give Ken my condolences- :(

[BDBopper]

So...I am going to have a busy day today.

EEEK!! I also have to figure out what to wear and put on makeup!

Best of luck, MG! You look Great!! :)

[Mousey Girl]

LOL!! Thank You!

I think I finally figured out what to wear. I just mapped out where I am going...which I am glad I did. I had myself making a right instead of the left I needed.

[Snowflake]

You Go MG! New job MOJO!

[BDBopper]

Hugs and prayers for Ken. My heart cries for you today.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Our condolences to you and your family, Ken.

[Capt Jack]

my deepest condolences. losing anyone is never an easy thing

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm sorry Ken. It's hard when someone goes suddenly. I hope your family can find some healing in each other.

MG- that's great that you have interviews! Now everybody will want you and you can pick the job of your choice! :)

[Disneyphile]

Good luck, MG! :D

[Not Afraid]

Hugs to Ken and his family.

[Strangler Lewis]

Very sorry about all the bad news. Luck and sympathy to all.

[Disneyphile]

I swear, this week better get better. I came down with a bad head cold yesterday, and I still feel yucky. And, I've got tons of crap to do, but I don't want to push it, because of tomorrow night's shoot, in which I need all my strength and wellness. I think I'm going to go hide.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So sorry for your loss Ken! :(

[Disneyphile]

Well, now the shoot is cancelled tomorrow, so I really don't have an excuse to be lazy today. Damn.

Thanks for all your heartfelt condolences, everyone. Ken's handling it quite well. But, his grandmother is not handling it at all, so I think that's his main worry. :( Our flowers should arrive today, so hopefully it will help give her some cheer.

[blueerica]

In entirely more cheery news, my iPod is shiny and my laundry is getting done. The laundry can thank DP for helping me get off my butt with her last comment.

[Disneyphile]

Damn. Now I also feel I should be folding the finished laundry.

[Morrigoon]

Dude! Gretz may be coming out here in early December! (she just tentatively yessed on an evite) :)

Damn, that means I have to clean up the red room, LOL

[Disneyphile]

Join the club. ;)

This place is driving me nuts, because we don't have everything put away yet. But, if I weren't sick, I'd be all over it. Right now, I get dizzy if I'm on my feet longer than 30 seconds. :rolleyes: I hate being incapacitated.

[Morrigoon]

Sick sucks.

[Kevy Baby]

Dude! Gretz may be coming out here in early December! (she just tentatively yessed on an evite) :)Wayne Gretzky?

[Morrigoon]

No... Gretz is the nickname I gave Gretchen, aka Bluepeople (who is registered here but almost never posts)

[madmonkeygirl]

Well i'm home sick today too and i called out for tomorrow. The same thing CM has and i got it from him. Thanks hunny cuz now i don't need to make a real excuse to stay home to try to get my Bon Jovi tickets i am sick. Ken so sorry to hear about your uncle. Being sick sucks. I have no energy to do anything but somehow managed to get to the store this morning with CM to pick up a few things.

[blueerica]

If she's out on the first, she should swing by La Clubhouse de Swank.

Sorry about the sicks... :( I hate being sick.

[Morrigoon]

I doubt she'll be out that long... she's coming for a party the following weekend (IF she's able to make it)

[BarTopDancer]

I need to find an LOLCat that says DO NOT WANT to being dark so early.