Soooo....

[Gemini Cricket]

Really? Slain to death? Let's check the online Merriam-Webster. Ah, they must be using the second definition: "to delight or amuse immensely <slayed the audience>". Must have died laughing.
Another one was on CNN.com this morning, I guess it isn't wrong but it's weird:
"Three boys, 8 and 9, rape 6 year old girl"

[MouseWife]

Is this a new one? I saw the one about 3 boys who raped an 11 year old girl.

Wow, is that right, 15 free movies???? Wow!!

[Gemini Cricket]

Is this a new one? I saw the one about 3 boys who raped an 11 year old girl.

Wow, is that right, 15 free movies???? Wow!!
No, it's the same story.
Oops

[MouseWife]

Well, either way it is mind blowing. On the news this morning the father of one of the boys, a smaller one with a broken wrist, claims it isn't true, that how could these boys overtake her, an 11 year old. So, now, this girl is being blamed? They spoke with her and her mother, their faces not shown.

I don't know....it just makes me ill.

[Moonliner]

Speaking of intuition - I am selling my old phone and all the accessories on eBay. My BIN price is not unreasonable for what it is; neither is my starting offer. I received a message asking me to lower the BIN price by $50 because they feel it's to high. I'm not going to, and I want to reply that they can BIN for what I am asking or bid. They are new (2 feedback this month) but I have a bad feeling about it. I had a bad feeling before I saw that they had only had a 2 rating.

I'm sitting on my reply until I can decide if I want to block the user from bidding. I have a feeling that there are going to be payment problems if she wins.

Phone? What type? Does it have a keyboard? Is it unlocked?

Inquiring minds want to know... (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=6953)

[JWBear]

I can knit a tale very well.....

Now you're just stringing me along.

[Moonliner]

OK... I'm ready to jump on the Hi-Def DVD bandwagon. Here's the dilemma of the week: HD-DVD players can be had for around $150, while Blu-Ray machines start at more than twice that. Disney/Pixar is exclusively Blu-Ray, so it looks like Blu-Ray wins in this household (at least for now). This weekend, Wal-Mart will be having a "secret sale" - $499 for a 80GB PS3 with 10 free movies (plus 5 more by mail). But is it worth spending the $$ for a game console that I will probably never use for anything but movies? Should I just buy the movies and wait for a cheaper player after Christmas? Should I wait for Blu-Ray to lose the format wars and pick up the Disney movies when they come out in HD-DVD?

I know that this is a ridiculous dilemma - but does anyone have any opinions?

I also went blu-ray (Samsung) for much the same reason (Disney). The PS3 does get good reviews as a blu-ray player (except the fan is a bit noisy some say).

Note: The '5 free' movies are from a rather small list and you only get one from line one, one from line two, etc....

Walmart just had an HD-DVD player as their door buster for $199.00 so you might get blu now and then wait for another special like that to pickup an HD player.

I will say that Nexflix has been great sending me Blu-Ray's. I just sent back Transformers.

[Kevy Baby]

Thanks bluerica and BTD. I will take your advice. It's not worth standing around in the cold for hours and then not getting one. That would not be swanky. It would be stanky.

That has to be the most horrifying sign I've ever seen. I'm so confused now. Those words at the top should not even be in the same sentence, let alone thought! :eek:Carrot Top Fantasy

OK... I'm ready to jump on the Hi-Def DVD bandwagon. Here's the dilemma of the week: HD-DVD players can be had for around $150, while Blu-Ray machines start at more than twice that. Disney/Pixar is exclusively Blu-Ray, so it looks like Blu-Ray wins in this household (at least for now). This weekend, Wal-Mart will be having a "secret sale" - $499 for a 80GB PS3 with 10 free movies (plus 5 more by mail). But is it worth spending the $$ for a game console that I will probably never use for anything but movies? Should I just buy the movies and wait for a cheaper player after Christmas? Should I wait for Blu-Ray to lose the format wars and pick up the Disney movies when they come out in HD-DVD?

I know that this is a ridiculous dilemma - but does anyone have any opinions?Not counting the five via mail (because of Moonies' comments), if you count the movies as a value of $250 (10 x average of $25 each), this brings the net price of the unit down to $250.00. Sounds like a winner to me.

In fact, I may do this as well: what are the details? I couldn't find anything on the web site (the only Secret Sale Special was on a Kitchen-Aid, which Susan already has).

[BarTopDancer]

Phone? What type? Does it have a keyboard? Is it unlocked?

Inquiring minds want to know... (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=6953)

Razr. No, and no.

Trust me. If it would have worked for your needs I would have offered it up to you first ;)

[BarTopDancer]

But is it worth spending the $$ for a game console that I will probably never use for anything but movies? Should I just buy the movies and wait for a cheaper player after Christmas? Should I wait for Blu-Ray to lose the format wars and pick up the Disney movies when they come out in HD-DVD?

I know that this is a ridiculous dilemma - but does anyone have any opinions?

My roommate did the exact same thing, except off of Amazon for the exact same reasons. The choices in movies suck, so if you are going to do it, do it for the player, not the movies. But no, if you can get the game console with the player that meets your needs then go for it. If you decide to get a regular dvd player in the future you can sell the console.

[Kevy Baby]

Trust me.NEVER trust BTD. She's a girl and they can't be trusted.

Don't trust BTD - she's not a doctor.

[BarTopDancer]

NEVER trust BTD. She's a girl and they can't be trusted.

Don't trust BTD - she's not a doctor.

:p

I don't trust me either.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Stargate SG-1 full series boxset is on sale at Amazon.com today as a Gold Box deal. $179.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Stargate-SG-1-Complete-Collection-Sg1/dp/B000TJBNHQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1195584519&sr=8-2)
Seasons 8 and 9 are at Target for 19.99 each.

[Chernabog]

Seasons 8 and 9 are at Target for 19.99 each.

I once got season 1 for a present for Cheese Man and he returned it lol

[mousepod]

In fact, I may do this as well: what are the details? I couldn't find anything on the web site (the only Secret Sale Special was on a Kitchen-Aid, which Susan already has).

Here's a long thread about the "secret" sale. (http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=23991)

[Snowflake]

Thank God this work day is over. Boy, do I ever hate it when I screw something up. Never fails, on an evening when I have plans, my workday goes south and I get bogged down fixing the stuff I screwed up and late out of the office and stuck in traffic. Like tonight.

But, the upside is, I'm home, my neighbor confirmed she will take care of Tango the weekend after Thanksgiving so no worries while I'm at Disneyland! :D

Off to a book signing and dinner with a couple of friends (who happen to be published authors), each one I hope bearing a sympathetic ear and some good advice as to how to play the waiting game! Going to be fun, I love these people. And I know I'm going to come home with 2 new books (at least). So much for my uncluttered bookshelves (but I have sold 12 items on amazon, so that is sort of sticking to the rules)

[Gemini Cricket]

This is the day that never ends...
:D

[Snowflake]

This is the day that never ends...
:D

Trust me, it will. It won't feel like it, but it will!

[Capt Jack]

This is the day that never ends...
:D

HA! Just wait 'till tomorrow :(

[Snowflake]

HA! Just wait 'till tomorrow :(

The day that won't end for me is next week, the 28th, and then I won't sleep either, I'll be too excited!

[Disneyphile]

Ok, I'm kicking myself in the ass. I will get my damn demo reel done and uploaded by month's end, dammit! In fact, I just blocked off the time on my calender to focus just on that, each day for a minimum of 4 hours.

I've been depressed lately with the approaching holidays and having a tight budget that involves having to get outside assistance from my parents just to get the bills paid. I hate living like this, and can't take it anymore. I need paying work.

The show is coming along well, but we're still in "promo" stage, meaning that there is no money coming in. It could take weeks or months, and I can't keep doing this.

I looked at Craigs List again today, and there are editing and/or shooting jobs, but every one of them wants to see a reel (duh), of which I don't have ready yet. I feel like I've backed myself into a corner, and the more I think about what all I have to do, the more depressed I get and I shut myself down, especially with the impending holidays and the pressure to afford presents.

No friggen more, dammit.

I've got awesome gear, and people love my work. I need to stop wasting time on other crap and focus on me for once. No visitors, no going out, nothing... until it is DONE.

I put myself in this position, and I can't change my surroundings, waiting for it to fall into my lap. I need to make it happen. Time to get back to serious work (without the crazy amount of hours like I did over the summer, but still scheduled hours that state, "I'm working!").

Pardon my rant, but I apparently needed the fire under my ass. We've been organizing the home, and it's totally helping to organize the rest of my life too.

[Moonliner]

Headliner Alert:

I'm not sure if this makes me a good parent or bad parent but....

Our very own Headliner is gunning for an audience shot at Good Morning America on Friday. Rather than packing for our thanksgiving trip we are here making a sign for her to wave in front of the cameras.

If you happen to be watching keep a weather eye out for us.

Err, unless it's cold, then keep a weather eye our for Headliner and mom while I'm back at the hotel snuggled in.

[Morrigoon]

I just decided I'm going to hold open house ON Thanksgiving.

Nuts? Probably. Effective? We'll see...

[blueerica]

It might be a good thing, Goonie... I remember doing stuff like that on afternoons after special dinners. (I'm sure you know this) Just make sure that word is out on it. It's something I would do after a T-giving meal, but I tend to have my blinders on during the holidays and pay little to no attention to stuff that isn't in my face a bit.

[Gemini Cricket]

HA! Just wait 'till tomorrow :(
What I hope will happen is that everyone will leave early tomorrow.
That would be awesome.
:)

[Moonliner]

I just decided I'm going to hold open house ON Thanksgiving.

Nuts? Probably. Effective? We'll see...

I wonder if you could get little tart sized pumkin pies to set out.

[Kevy Baby]

What I hope will happen is that everyone will leave early tomorrow.
That would be awesome.
:)Regardless, Wednesday night before T-day is consistently the WORST traffic of the year.

[katiesue]

Regardless, Wednesday night before T-day is consistently the WORST traffic of the year.

True but I've found if you wait until your regular leaving time, rather than leaving early, it's not as bad later. Everyone trys to cut out after lunch.

[BarTopDancer]

We're not allowed to leave early.

It's a miracle we're allowed to wear our Friday wear (jeans) tomorrow.

[Kevy Baby]

True but I've found if you wait until your regular leaving time, rather than leaving early, it's not as bad later. Everyone tries to cut out after lunch.Not in my experience as it is usually a combination of people who didn't get off work early going home along with people heading out of town. It is usually a cluster fornication.

Also, I don't know if it is still true, but I know Wednesday night is typically one of the busiest for pizza delivery people. Seems no one wants to cook or go out the night before T-Day.

[Not Afraid]

Chris has off tomorrow. I am working as I've just had the majority of 2 days off. We just can't seem to get our schedules together. However, Thurston is getting spoiled.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm taking the niece and nephew to Disneyland tomorrow. Yay!

[wendybeth]

Awww, lucky kids! They have the best tour guide in town!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I hope by the time we get to Vegas for Christmas they're running only the Fantasy portion of that ad...

The CarrotTop portion is just frightening. And the two together/???????

Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.

[wendybeth]

What happened to him? I mean, he was weird enough when he was a skinny nerd, but now he's a true freakazoid.:rolleyes:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Steroids?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

It's like a Mutant-Swarzi******-Wendy's-Pippi Longstocking creature...

Damn...

[CoasterMatt]

Today at work, I got threatened with physical violence by an angry guest- in front of his wife and kids.

That happened on the 4th transaction of my day- and things only got worse.

Fvck Thanksgiving and all the horrible "family" people it brings out!

[€uroMeinke]

Today, I completed the testing I was scheduled to do this week - that means I get tomorrow off - woohoo!

[Mousey Girl]

We're not allowed to leave early.

It's a miracle we're allowed to wear our Friday wear (jeans) tomorrow.

Is this where I can insert a neener neener? I no longer have a dress code!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Is this where I can insert a neener neener? I no longer have a dress code!!!

;) In my previous life we didn't have a dress code, and we could leave at 2 or 3 or depending on our department (mine) "work from home".

[wendybeth]

Today at work, I got threatened with physical violence by an angry guest- in front of his wife and kids.

That happened on the 4th transaction of my day- and things only got worse.

Fvck Thanksgiving and all the horrible "family" people it brings out!

That's complete bull**** that someone would do that, let alone in front of his wife and kids. Did you have security escort his ass out? Sorry you're having such a sucky holiday- I hope it improves!!!!

[Prudence]

My new boss actually told me to work from home tomorrow. She came to tell me that we could all leave at noon tomorrow, and I said oh, well, I'll be there all day, because if I go home, with traffic, there will be enough time for me to eat a sandwich and then head out again for class, so no, I'd just work through 'til 5. So she told me just to work from home. Guess I will!

I love to work in my jammies. On the couch.

[JWBear]

It's dead here today. Half the office is out, it seems. And, my brain doesn't want to wake up.

[Gemini Cricket]

It's dead here, too. Boss is leaving early.
:)

May go sneak out of office to go see Enchanted.
:D

[JWBear]

I was just flipping through a recent copy of Entertainment Weekly (yes, it's that dead here today), and I saw a picture of this cute guy with a goatee. So I read the caption to see who it is.

It's Adam Sandler... :eek:

I need to go wash my brain out now....

[Disneyphile]

I'm digitizing footage for my demo. :) I have about 12 more hours of tape to go, but I want a variety of shots to choose from.

And, I bravely stopped by Costco last night to pick up just one item for my mom. I will never do that again before Thanksgiving. I was waiting patiently in line (for quite some time), and this woman charges right up to the side of me, pushes her cart up to the stand, as I'm just about to put my item on the belt, and starts putting her (last minute Thanksgiving) stuff behind my divider. The cashier saw it, and thankfully took my item from me, shoved the woman's stuff back, and placed it in front of hers, prompting her to scowl at me.

I have a love/hate relationship with the holidays - it brings out the best in some people, but also brings out the worst in some. It seems that people get in this "me, me, me" attitude more-so than any other time or year.

[Capt Jack]

I have a love/hate relationship with the holidays


yup. same here. I can already feel my scroogieness taking over. wanted to rip the xmas decorations off the front door of starbucks this morning..whats worse, I almost actually did it.

I look forward to Jacob Marley showing up anytime now. this year...Im kickin' his ass :mad:

[Gemini Cricket]

All of my clients went home.
Does that mean I can go?
:D


Ever notice that if you put the word "monkey" in front of another word it sometimes becomes hysterical?
Like, wedding.... Monkey Wedding. See? Funny! :D

Monkey Funeral
Monkey Gymnastics
Monkey Shoes
Monkey Cathedral
...

[Prudence]

OK... I'm ready to jump on the Hi-Def DVD bandwagon. Here's the dilemma of the week: HD-DVD players can be had for around $150, while Blu-Ray machines start at more than twice that. Disney/Pixar is exclusively Blu-Ray, so it looks like Blu-Ray wins in this household (at least for now). This weekend, Wal-Mart will be having a "secret sale" - $499 for a 80GB PS3 with 10 free movies (plus 5 more by mail). But is it worth spending the $$ for a game console that I will probably never use for anything but movies? Should I just buy the movies and wait for a cheaper player after Christmas? Should I wait for Blu-Ray to lose the format wars and pick up the Disney movies when they come out in HD-DVD?

I know that this is a ridiculous dilemma - but does anyone have any opinions?

Just to complicate things, Circuit City has an online deal for a 40GB PS3 with 5 movies for $399.99.

[Kevy Baby]

Ever notice that if you put the word "monkey" in front of another word it sometimes becomes hysterical?
Like, wedding.... Monkey Wedding. See? Funny! :D

Monkey Funeral
Monkey Gymnastics
Monkey Shoes
Monkey Cathedral
...Monkey sex

Funny is not the word that comes to mind

[BarTopDancer]

All of my clients went home.
Does that mean I can go?
:D.

Yes. Tell the boss I said so.

[Gemini Cricket]

Monkey sex

Funny is not the word that comes to mind
Hysterical, it is.
:D

[Kevy Baby]

Just to complicate things, Circuit City has an online deal for a 40GB PS3 with 5 movies for $399.99.The five free movies is a standard thing through the end of the year on any PS3. The sale that mousepod referenced has the same five included but has the added benefit of the 10 free on the spot. The only caveat on the 10 free is they are under $30, but one picks them in the store right then. You also get the same five free (for a total of 15 free) as with the 40GB config for $400, but those five are mailed to you and are from VERY limited selections (see Moony's post above).

I did a lot of research at the link that mouspod posted above.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Monkey torture.

[Gemini Cricket]

Monkey torture.
And that can be funny if someone is torturing someone else dressed like a monkey.
:D


You guys are Fart Heads... diliberately trying to find words to poo poo my monkey shenanigans.
Party pooping dinglecheeses.
:D

[Disneyphile]

Monkey Spanking

[Gemini Cricket]

Monkey Spanking
lol!
That's the spirit, T!
:D

[Ghoulish Delight]

And that can be funny if someone is torturing someone else dressed like a monkey.
:D


You guys are Fart Heads... diliberately trying to find words to poo poo my monkey shenanigans.
Party pooping dinglecheeses.
:DWho's party pooping. Monkey torture is indeed hilarious...

Exhibit A (http://youtube.com/watch?v=3A_EgpUwMpo) (entirely torture-free, do not worry)

[Gemini Cricket]

Who's party pooping. Monkey torture is indeed hilarious...

Exhibit A (http://youtube.com/watch?v=3A_EgpUwMpo) (entirely torture-free, do not worry)
I'll watch it at home. Firewall thingy dealie.

I totally read "Who's party pooping" like Han Solo's "Who's scruffy looking" from ESB.
:D

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Who's party pooping. Monkey torture is indeed hilarious...

Exhibit A (http://youtube.com/watch?v=3A_EgpUwMpo) (entirely torture-free, do not worry)

State fan. Fan of The State!

I believe the DVDs are coming out soon, or perhaps they already have. And supposedly a movie is in the works.

Also, it's clear now that Dr. Crank was the person who formally resided in Mousepod's house.

[Gemini Cricket]

"Monkey Birthday" just made me lol.
:D

[Disneyphile]

Aw. I just came across the tape I shot during our transatlantic trip. I've yet to watch the footage, and just skimmed through some of it. You can hear my excitement as our plane was landing in Barcelona (my first overseas trip!), and then again while we arrived at the docks.

Now, I'm totally bawling from remembering the sheer joy of the moments.

It's going to be a challenge to edit, because I'm gonna be in tears the whole time. :blush:

[BarTopDancer]

8675309

[Morrigoon]

Jenny! I got your number on the wa-a-a-a-ll.....

[CoasterMatt]

BY MENNEN!

[Gemini Cricket]

Pretty sneaky, sis.

[JWBear]

Trunk Monkey (http://www.trunkmonkey.com/content/category/4/68/51/)

[BarTopDancer]

Brass Monkey.


Bob.

[Gemini Cricket]

tick tick tick tick tick
Time goes by, so slowly...
Time goes by, so slowly...

[Disneyphile]

Good gods. I just organized and labeled all the tapes on my desk, and I've got seventeen 60-minute tapes to digitize still. :eek:

Anyone wanna come log-and-capture for me? It's fun. Really.

(I feel like Tom Sawyer trying to trick my friends into white-washing.)

[BarTopDancer]

Brad does.

[Gemini Cricket]

Brad does.
Bwahahahahaha! :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

So....much for getting off work early. I was supposed to be out of here at 3:30, but of course nothing ever works out and I'm stuck here trying to get a test running and it's taking for bleeding ever. If I'm lucky I'll be out of here at 5, a whopping 20 minutes early. :rolleyes:

[Mousey Girl]

odies-----------------well, not only was I able to leave early tomda5y, I also got to brin6g yhyome --go/
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++

^ Tink is on my keyboard...

Let me retry.
Not only wa4s I able to leave early to duya5y, but I also got to bring home tasty treats. It seems some stuff fell off a truck and we got to enjoy the benefits. I brought home a case (6) Claim Jumper frozen peach hcoblers and 4 Marie Calandar frozen pies.

Every time Tink leaves, she comes back and types some more. The Boy is highly amused by her antics.

[Morrigoon]

Last night I picked up some turkey and pies on mega sale. Thank god I have a freezer.

Last night I was compelled to finally clean out my freezer of old stuff.

Coincidence? ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

I want to buy a pumpkin pie from Costco and eat the whole f*cking thing myself.
:D

Oink oink.

[Morrigoon]

Dude, go to Stater Brothers. Sara Lee pies are $1.69!

I think I am the last living being in this building.

[katiesue]

I'm baking pumpkin pies right now. Ok technically my Aunt and Maddy are doing all the work but I am doing some serious supervision while crusing the LoT.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm baking pumpkin pies right now. Ok technically my Aunt and Maddy are doing all the work but I am doing some serious supervision while crusing the LoT.

Keep up the good work!

[Prudence]

I have to make a pie tomorrow. Mom already claimed the pumpkin pie, so I'm doing something in the pecan family. Should I do cranberry pecan or chocolate pecan?

[Kevy Baby]

I have to make a pie tomorrow. Mom already claimed the pumpkin pie, so I'm doing something in the pecan family. Should I do cranberry pecan or chocolate pecan?How about cranberry chocolate pecan?

On second thought, never mind.

[RStar]

I'm gonna be defiant and post a happy thanksgiving message in the sooooo thread, even though the Happy Thanksgiving thread has already been started! :evil:

I'm a baaaaad boy! :D

[BarTopDancer]

In the last 3.5 hours I have done the following:

washed and put away laundry
a complete unit of homework (and it's "Thanksgiving Break")
cleaned the bathroom
filed a ton of papers
set up my computer desk so I on;y have to plug in my computer when I bring it home
shredded cheese for tomorrow
ran and emptied the dishwasher

I rule and can now participate in fun and debauchery this weekend with nothing nagging in the back of my mind.

[katiesue]

Call you Ms. Productive :)

[Snowflake]

BTD - the Martha Stewart of LoT :evil:

[CoasterMatt]

I've done absolutely nothing productive today, and I'm thankful for that.

I've been blowing up kids on UT3 something fierce tonight :evil:

[lindyhop]

I was watching "Pushing Daisies" interspersed with ads for J. C. Penney's after Thanksgiving sale which starts at 4:00 AM on Friday and I was having flashback nightmares about my days in retail. When I started working at May Co. (yes, that was a while back) the last week or so before Christmas we would open an hour early (9 AM) and close an hour later (10 PM) to accomodate Christmas shopping. When I finally left that job we were opening at 8 AM and staying open until 11 PM or midnight almost all the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas day was just a blip in between the madness of Christmas Eve and the insanity of the day after Christmas sales.

I'm so glad I don't do that anymore.

[Mousey Girl]

Now that I don't have to shop for in-laws I get to sleep in on Friday. :)

Here I sit, wanting to go to bed..my phone rings. It is a crying Boy. He is verrrrry tired and with his dad tonight. He wants me to come get him. I called his dad and told him to go talk to his tired son and call me back. His dad had no idea why or how he was that upset. I had to explain that he is tired, that he gets up with me at 5:30am and it is now an hour past his bedtime.

*sigh*

I love my son with all my heart, but I do not want to go get him. He has been "helping" with the deep pit and is covered with dirt. He was so looking forward to tonight with his dad. I hope they can talk it out.

I guess I will find my pants and get ready to go...

[Morrigoon]

I was watching "Pushing Daisies" interspersed with ads for J. C. Penney's after Thanksgiving sale which starts at 4:00 AM on Friday and I was having flashback nightmares about my days in retail. When I started working at May Co. (yes, that was a while back) the last week or so before Christmas we would open an hour early (9 AM) and close an hour later (10 PM) to accomodate Christmas shopping. When I finally left that job we were opening at 8 AM and staying open until 11 PM or midnight almost all the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas day was just a blip in between the madness of Christmas Eve and the insanity of the day after Christmas sales.

I'm so glad I don't do that anymore.
When I posted on my LJ about getting a second job, meaning Disneyland, my mom suggested that the larger retailers paid better. I told her there was no way I was working retail on Black Friday.

[madmonkeygirl]

Even though i work retail Petsmart we at least are sane about holiday hours. Day after Thanksgiving are opening at 9am our regular store hour opening. Yay :) Then Dec 10 thru Dec 23 open at 8am and close at 10pm an hour earlier to open and an hour later to close but hey that's not bad considering all these retail places stores etc open earlier and close later so i guess i'm lucky. Plus Walmart, Kmart, Big Lots, and some other places are OPEN tomorrow on Thanksgiving it's sad shame. I can understand grocery stores (incase need something for the feast) but retail wise...

[alphabassettgrrl]

I share the love/hate relationship with the holidays. On the one hand, things are pretty, and the flavor of the day is cinnamon or pumpkin or eggnog. All fantastic things.

But then we get the stress. Buying stuff for people, and expected to spend a ton of money it seems. Feeling like a useless lump when I try to select decent gifts that aren't so terrifyingly expensive. Constant stress that my gift sucks, even after my care in picking it out. Then you get the "me" crowd who is so stressed out over their own buying that they forget other people inhabit the planet. Since I'm stressed, I'm inclined to hurt them and that's not good. It stinks when it seems like everybody else in the entire city is spending time with their families and I am far away and alone. That isn't fun. We're going to Vegas for Christmas and nowhere for T-day. I'm happy and sad about both of those facts.

Is it January yet?

[Mousey Girl]

Boy is snug in his own bed tonight. He came home in desperate need of a bath and very sweetly asked me to fix him something to eat. He is clean fed and in bed.

I have another 20 minutes before I can hit the sack...while waiting for him I started a load of laundry.

[wendybeth]

I know you're tired, MG, but doesn't that make you feel good? When kids are tired, they want warm fuzzies. Your Boy wanted to come home for a reason, and I think I know why. :)

[Kevy Baby]

In the last 3.5 hours I have done the following:In the last 3.5 hours, I have:


Slept
Slept
Slept
Slept
Woke up
Posted on LoT

Merry Thanksgiving all!

[€uroMeinke]

I've got up
Taken Thurston oustside to Poo and Pee
Made Coffee
Chatted with a HS friend
Sipped some coffee
fed the cats
Posted on LoT
And am currently tagging photos

[Snowflake]

I've slept
woke up unable to sleep more
made a pot of tea
taken out the trash
edited a podcast interview
took a pumpkin pie to my upstairs neighbor
chatted with my roomie
fed the cat and cleaned the litter box
posted on LoT
am sitting down to enjoy another cuppa tea now

[CoasterMatt]

I took the girls out for their morning walk
Then I woke up
put some clothes on
posted to LoT

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I woke up (after the first time in a week of getting 8 hours of sleep).

Filled out a card and arranged it alongside a rose and a box of candy next to Matthew. It's our fourth anniversary together.

Put water on for coffee

Read the LoT.

It's sizing up to be a good day. :)

Now, if only we could transport ourselves instantly and molecularly to San Diego so I didn't have to sit in traffic for two hours each way, it would be perfect.

[wolfy999]

On hold with Kmart to check and see if they have any Wii game stations still in stock.

[Prudence]

If I don't do some laundry soon, I'll not have any pants to wear today.

[Snowflake]

I woke up (after the first time in a week of getting 8 hours of sleep).

Filled out a card and arranged it alongside a rose and a box of candy next to Matthew. It's our fourth anniversary together.

Put water on for coffee

Read the LoT.

It's sizing up to be a good day. :)

Now, if only we could transport ourselves instantly and molecularly to San Diego so I didn't have to sit in traffic for two hours each way, it would be perfect.


Awwww, Happy Anniversary to you two! Smooch! :cheers:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Football.






Happy anniversary Matt and MbC!

[Not Afraid]

I woke up....late
downed a cup of coffee
took care of a dog, 4 cats and some fish
came home
got more coffee
Now, I'm sitting on the couch reading LoT with a sleeping pug next to me.

I don't have to move again until 6 pm.

[BarTopDancer]

Got home at 4am
Woke up at 8:30. Stupid neighbors.
Went back to sleep till 10.
Washed pants (thanks Pru!)
Showered
Sittin here deciding when to start boiling potatoes so I can get to my friends house by 1.

[RStar]

I was watching "Pushing Daisies".

I love Pushing Daisies!

I did Black Friday twice about 3&4 years ago (buying, not working). I will never do that again unless I can save hundreds of $$ on big ticket items (if I had the cash for such items!).

[alphabassettgrrl]

My morning involved
-lots of blissful sleep
-sex
-cleaning up after a couple of messy hounds
-feeding the hounds (and the cat)
-mopping my floors
-tea
-and now LoT

Later- movie and dinner at a friend's house.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Happy anniversary MBC and Matthew! That's fantastic! It seems like yesterday that you met.

[wendybeth]

Happy anniversary, Eric and Mathew! Tori says hi and happy anniversary as well!:coffee:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Dressed and packed for two days in the Valley
Watched football, switched to the Macy's parade for 2 minutes, learned that the parade is still god-awful, switched back to watch commercials instead
Internet check, a few posts

We'll be offline for a couple of days, so see you guys later. :cool:

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Thanks, everyone! :)

[Not Afraid]

Happy Anniversary E & M!

[Mousey Girl]

On hold with Kmart to check and see if they have any Wii game stations still in stock.

I am so glad I got mine when I did. Good Luck!!!

[MouseWife]

When I posted on my LJ about getting a second job, meaning Disneyland, my mom suggested that the larger retailers paid better. I told her there was no way I was working retail on Black Friday.

I have been enjoying all of the happy and fun posts {happy anniversary, MBC & Matthew!!! Hope you have a peaceful drive down here!}.

But, these comments bring me back to reality {one I am trying to avoid}...

I work at the bullesye and they've scheduled me to open at 5:30. I am not really happy with them at this point. Tomorrows early shift aside, they brought in a lot of temps and cut the hours of so many others. Just in time for the holidays. I thought it was personal, being cut to just two days, then one, from 5. {They did not approve my LOA and have been giving me grief over it}. So, I figured I'd be working a lot, well, since they couldn't approve my time off. Nope.

I haven't complained because I do want time off, I figure this works into my plans. But, other co-workers needed those hours desperately. I can't believe they've done this. Perhaps when it gets closer to Christmas they'll call people in but that doesn't make up for the 5-10 hour paychecks they'll be getting in the meantime. And, during the holidays.

I need to put in for spring break off {and I need to check my rights as far as LOA for family are} as it is also our 25th anniversary and we are planning to go on a trip.

Damn. I have to get up at 4:30??? Or earlier??? Carp.

[Snowflake]

Gee Whiz, MW, what kind of customer service does the bullseye think they will offer? I'm sure the regular employees were cut because the temps come in at a lower salary, right?

Good luck tomorrow to you, I cannot imagine being on the other side of Black Friday. Actually, I can, but that was Tower Records and that was always crazy between thanksgiving and through New Year. There, at least, it was fun, I remember it being so, crazy, but fun.

Get some sleep tonight and good luck tomorrow! And put in for your leave, early for next year!

[Ponine]

Good gods. I just organized and labeled all the tapes on my desk, and I've got seventeen 60-minute tapes to digitize still. :eek:

Anyone wanna come log-and-capture for me? It's fun. Really.

(I feel like Tom Sawyer trying to trick my friends into white-washing.)

I've been lazy and moody today. It's been a very introspective day. But...
once again T, were I closer, I'd be all over it.
Thats the sort of thing I like doing. Why? No idea, but I do.

[MouseWife]

Gee Whiz, MW, what kind of customer service does the bullseye think they will offer? I'm sure the regular employees were cut because the temps come in at a lower salary, right?

Good luck tomorrow to you, I cannot imagine being on the other side of Black Friday. Actually, I can, but that was Tower Records and that was always crazy between thanksgiving and through New Year. There, at least, it was fun, I remember it being so, crazy, but fun.

Get some sleep tonight and good luck tomorrow! And put in for your leave, early for next year!


Exactly, everyone is so upset {although I don't know why they haven't converged upon HR about it...}, unhappy, and, of course, the smiles are hard coming.

I don't know what their idea is, I think they temps make only slightly less. I don't know if they will work them hard to get in training and then when it gets really crazy bring us back? But, that is when I want off.

Oh yes, I am putting in my time off request for March tomorrow. I think I'll also put in for the summer one, too. I can't go further than that as the school dates are not always the same.

Oh wow, I think working in a record store would at least have the fun of the music!!

I hope I can sleep. Thank you for the good thoughts, I need them!!

[JWBear]

This is the first chance I've had today to get on the internet.

Woke up at 8:00, had breakfast.
prepped the kitchen and started cooking.
Popped the turkey in at 11:00.
Cleaned both bathrooms.
Showered and dressed.
Sent Bill to pick up my mother.
More cooking.
Bill came back with mother at 12:45.
Finished cooking, got everything on the table by 2:15.
Ate.
Sat talking to my mother while Bill started cleaning up
Drove my mother home.
Collapsed.

[Kevy Baby]

I work at the bullesye and they've scheduled me to open at 5:30.It could be worse: some places are opening at 4:00 a.m.!!!

Just for kicks, we drove by the local Wal Mart and there were already three people in line :eek:

[Not Afraid]

I understand the need for a good deal and all, but there's a part of me that is quite disgusted by our consumer culture. Of course, take a look at the books, CDs, DVD and clothes that take up space in my house and then show me the egg on my face.

[BarTopDancer]

Home from a yummy 2nd dinner for a short while then getting ready to go out.

In theory we could probably get in line for the BF sales after we're done, hit those, then the hockey game then promptly fall asleep standing up.

[MouseWife]

It could be worse: some places are opening at 4:00 a.m.!!!

Just for kicks, we drove by the local Wal Mart and there were already three people in line :eek:


That is true. Actually, I spoke with others and some are to be in at 5. AND whiny me, there is a crew that comes on at 12:30a.m. normally and another crew that comes in at 5 a.m. every day. Or 4. I forget. My mind can't wrap itself around that.

And, NA, I know what you mean. I am a bit disgusted that people are so eager to get deals, stores are so eager to get money, that lives are made to be in this fight...ugh. And I have the same mass quantity as you...well, maybe.... :D

[Prudence]

The mall closest to me opens at 12:01am. Actually, it sounds like what they're doing it kind of cool. They're not offering any of the "doorbuster" stuff that causes mass riots and they're having concerts going on right now and continuing, to try to suck up some of the crowds.

Still, there's nothing they're selling that I can afford that is worth getting up that early. As it is, I have to get up plenty early enough (8am) for a rescheduled voice lesson. Which I'm only going to because we'll be done right in time for lunch at Georgia's Greek Restaurant.

[Kevy Baby]

n theory we could probably get in line for the BF sales ...They're selling boyfriends?!?

[Mousey Girl]

I am up. I made the mistake of looking at a Michael's ad. Since there is no way I will hang Christmas lights on the front of the house I was looking for some cure, simple yard art. They have it and with the coupons they are offering, I just can't pass it up.

[katiesue]

We're off to the chaos at the mall. It's not like we need any deals but it's fun to watch everyone go wonky. We enjoy the spectacle.

We drove around a bit last night around 8 and there were already long lines at Best Buy and Circuit City.

[wolfy999]

I sent hubby down to GameStop at 5AM this morning to pick up a Wi (hopefully), so got up with him to make coffee and send him off. No word yet of course, doesn't open until 7AM.

[Kevy Baby]

Going to the LA Auto Show. No shopping for me.

[Nephythys]

I bought a Wii for my parents for Christmas- picked it up a couple weeks ago.

Now here is hoping my brother picks up the other Wiimote and game before they totally disappear.

[Nephythys]

Found something for GD and CP-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/Nephythys/bunnydance.gif

[wolfy999]

Should be no problem with accessories...it's the damn game station that's a problem.

[Nephythys]

finding a Wii mote last Christmas and after was a nightmare-

Just want to get it early so it's not a worry.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I spent the morning sleeping. I'm spending this afternoon working. Not missing the Black Friday nightmare. Did it one year; it was awful. I was glad we had a rental car that year, cuz someone scraped the side of the car. And didn't leave a note.

[Snowflake]

Anti-Black-Friday here. Not shopping, not even online. Must admit, it feels good!

Doing laundry instead, not so much fun, but must be done!

Even though I cooked for just one, still plenty of leftover for the rest of the weekend. So no more cooking for me.

[BarTopDancer]

I am looking forward to "cyber-Monday".

And I will be hitting the malls tomorrow with a friend to find a dress for the office xmas party.

[lindyhop]

I drove to DL yesterday afternoon and parked in Mickey & Friends in order to meet up with my son and his girlfriend (they're both cast members) and ride with them to her grandparents house. The girlfriend's mom's family is Mexican, her dad's is Japanese, and the Korean nuns living next door kept bringing over extra food. Just your typical American Thanksgiving.

When they drove me back to my car I just had time to walk up to the top level and watch the fireworks. I love how the loudest ones reverberate in the structure.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Today is "Buy Nothing Day."

Groceries excepted, because ya gotta eat.

[Disneyphile]

Anti-Black-Friday here. Not shopping, not even online. Must admit, it feels good!Same here.

Two main reasons why I'm anti:

1) I used to work in retail and was subject to much abuse by tired and stressed customers. I saw the worst behavior come out in people, just over stupid material items.

2) To me, it's idiotic to waste HOURS of time to save a few bucks on crap no one really needs. By the time people break down the time spent in line, driving, hunting down the items, etc., their time isn't even worth $2 an hour. Money can be earned and stashed for the right time to buy things (there are "hot deals" all year long if people know where to look). Time spent can never be regained, especially cutting time short with family, just to go shopping.

Ken and I spent last night enjoying our first fire in the fireplace, and watched some TV while snuggling on the couch, and then played some games, all the way through midnight. To us, the time spent together is worth far more than saving 50% on some gadget.

[wendybeth]

I feel the same way, DP and MF. I understand the lure of a possible good deal (and I say possible because very few people are actually lucky enough to get those ultra cheap items) but how much is a person's time worth? The store just wants to get your ass in there- they know that once in, you are going to buy something even if it's not a good deal simply because you're already there.

[Alex]

No shopping today either. But then about 95% of my days are "no shopping" days (the majority of the other 5% are of the grocery variety) so that's nothing special.

I'll gladly play four or five times as much for something if it means I don't have to wait in a line or be crushed by other shoppers so obviously "Black Friday" (and how I hate that phrase) does nothing for me.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Ok, I accidentally bought something today. Went to Big Lots for a dvd recordable. I knew they'd be out and really wasn't planing on buying it. They were out, so I got a couple of $2 dvd's - Frankenstien, People Vs. Larry FLint and Mr. Deeds - :)

[wolfy999]

I didn't go to any traditional store....went to Company D! Love picking up stuff there. Got $150.00 of goodies for $50.00!

[CoasterMatt]

I got another pair of free movie tickets, popcorn, and a nice letter from our GM- it was a wonderful day.

[JWBear]

My sole foray out of the house today was to take out the trash. :)

[Prudence]

I had a voice lesson and bought lunch at the greek restaurant, but no other shopping for me!

[MouseWife]

I feel the same way, DP and MF. I understand the lure of a possible good deal (and I say possible because very few people are actually lucky enough to get those ultra cheap items) but how much is a person's time worth? The store just wants to get your ass in there- they know that once in, you are going to buy something even if it's not a good deal simply because you're already there.


I woke up early, showered, grabbed a cup of coffee and hit the road. It was a little after 5 a.m. I was glad it wasn't foggy, I was glad there wasn't traffic. I enjoyed my 'music' on the way in, singing and dancing in my car.

Then I turned in to the parking lot....people were wrapped around the store!!! I couldn't believe it. I was pissed because A} the parking lot was full {and I worry about it on a regular day, this was ear-regular} and B} that meant all of the people would be coming in to the store!!! Yikes!!!

It was crazy but the people weren't too bad. It was pretty controlled, I didn't see any fighting. The store provided tamales and fixins' for lunch {nice touch}. But, it was also new schedule day and, again, a lot of people had few days.

Hubby just said he wants to go shopping now. Hmm. I will go with him since I already took a nap.

I wish I were at Disneyland.

[€uroMeinke]

So it looks like MySpace is mining my profile favorites to serve up adds tailored to my wants this includes such things as:

Charles Bukowski Ringtone
Get Charles Bukowski Ringtone? 100% Complimentary – Download Now!


So what exactly would that be? Mickey Roarke toasting to all his friends? The sound of the morning after? Mind you, I love Charles Bukowski, but I'm not sure I want him for a ringtone.

Charles Bukowski Music
Hear all the Charles Bukowski hits. Get cool exclusives & downloads!


This one's marginally better - but "Charles Bukowski Hits?" Can't wait to hear K-Tel hock that on e on late night TV.

Equally amusing is:

Marcel Duchamp Music
Sing your own versions of your favorite songs. Be discovered!


I guess there are no spoken word albums under his name, but does this mean Duchamp is the Dada patron saint of Karaoke? Or does it pose the deeper question of what is art and what is music?

At least this one knows Duchamp is a visual artist and even connected a painting of his:

Become Marcel Duchamp
Paint a Nude Descending a Staircase Blick Art Materials. We Sell Online


I just wonder if Blick Art Materials will also sell me a urinal and a broken chocolate grinder - or at least a fine chess set and a nude woman.

I wonder when Nietzsche will start appearing in my add - offering to add inches with his Will to Power technique?

[blueerica]

Every time I see the Tony Chachere's (http://www.cajunspice.com/) commercial on TV (Food Network seems to show it a lot) the only thing it brings to mind is high blood pressure. Not to mention the creepy look on their faces as they're pouring on the seasoning. Must be laced with crack.

[Kevy Baby]

...I just had time to walk up to the top level and watch the fireworks. I love how the loudest ones reverberate in the structure.And set off car alarms.
________________________

Yesterday was spent at the LA Auto Show with NM and EH. Nary a shopping moment anywhere.

[CoasterMatt]

The car alarm symphony is AWESOME.

All it needs is some beying hound dogs and caterwauling cats, and it would be like the ultimate cacophony.

[Kevy Baby]

The car alarm symphony is AWESOME.

All it needs is some beying hound dogs and caterwauling cats, and it would be like the ultimate cacophony.Or an interesting addition to a Mutaytor show.

[Not Afraid]

I worked yesterday then took Thurston for a play date with 3 Corgies. I've never seen him run, hop and play like that. It was adorable - and it wore him out. :) We then took Thurston to 2nd Street for his first dinner out. He was such a good boy sitting patiently by the table while we ate our crepes. It made a Mommy proud. We didn't buy anything either - except for some haystacks and a dog "pizza".

[wolfy999]

Just got rid of Wolfette for the day (she's off to Legoland), so Christmas shopping is planned for us at Target and DL.

[Morrigoon]

The answer is Adventureland/Frontierland attractions. I'll let you ask the question.

In other news, I started putting up Christmas decorations. Turns out one of the trees I bought of the $2.50 shelf at Target was put together upside down. Hilarious. I'm keeping it.

Got almost all my Christmas shopping done yesterday. I think there's smoke coming off my card.

[Prudence]

And how am I spending my 4-day weekend, you might ask? Mostly in the bathroom - as I have the worst food poisoning I think I've ever had. According to the scale, in the last 24 hours I've lost 6 pounds - which can't be a good thing. I mean, it's a good thing, but not under these circumstances.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I've learned that my dream bike doesn't exist. What I want is a front suspension frame, which makes it a hardtail (*not* a full suspension like everybody seems determined to try and sell me), with good brakes and good shifters.

The hardtails (if they have any in stock, which they usually don't) come with the cheapest components. The full-suspension bikes come with the components I want. Everybody seems to get confused when I say I don't want a full suspension one. The guy at the bike shop today asked why and then tried to convince me I should get a full bike anyway. Hubby made the point that he was trying to sell me what he had instead of what I want, with a second line of offering to order a bike for me.

Why is it so difficult to understand that I don't want a rear suspension???? I don't want the bike because it's cheap I want it for what it is. Hardtail. A seat that holds *still*.

Oh, yeah, and no frames seem to fit me. If I can stand over it, it's going to be too small for the seat-to-handlebars length. If the reach is right it's too tall.

GRUMP.

[Morrigoon]

So design a newer, better bike :)

[Snowflake]

And how am I spending my 4-day weekend, you might ask? Mostly in the bathroom - as I have the worst food poisoning I think I've ever had. According to the scale, in the last 24 hours I've lost 6 pounds - which can't be a good thing. I mean, it's a good thing, but not under these circumstances.

Ohh, get well soon. That's awful Pru.

[CoasterMatt]

I've learned that my dream bike doesn't exist. What I want is a front suspension frame, which makes it a hardtail (*not* a full suspension like everybody seems determined to try and sell me), with good brakes and good shifters.

The hardtails (if they have any in stock, which they usually don't) come with the cheapest components. The full-suspension bikes come with the components I want. Everybody seems to get confused when I say I don't want a full suspension one. The guy at the bike shop today asked why and then tried to convince me I should get a full bike anyway. Hubby made the point that he was trying to sell me what he had instead of what I want, with a second line of offering to order a bike for me.

Why is it so difficult to understand that I don't want a rear suspension???? I don't want the bike because it's cheap I want it for what it is. Hardtail. A seat that holds *still*.

Oh, yeah, and no frames seem to fit me. If I can stand over it, it's going to be too small for the seat-to-handlebars length. If the reach is right it's too tall.

GRUMP.

I know exactly what you're talking about. Somehow, the manufacturers seem have done a good job convincing bike shops that suspension bikes are 'better' than hardtails, but the frame is just one piece of the pie. I've had excellent components on a relatively lousy frame, and still considered it a great riding bike. I just found a bike shop in my area that seems to understand- I'm trying to convince Rose to let me order up a bike from them so I can get back on the trails.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Likely solution- get the suspension bike that has all the goodies on it, get my hardtail frame, and transfer everything over to it. I've currently got a bike, but it's a total rigid and not so good on washboard trail bits. I've been riding it for a year or so, but I'd really like something better.

Got in 14 miles today which was nice. I could feel it, though, having not been on a bike in a week and a half or so.

Matt, I wish you luck in your quest for a trail bike. :)

[RStar]

I've got your solution! Just ask Santa for that dream bike! He can make anything!:D


Sorry, it's the cold meds. I don't think I've had a cold in three years, but just about everyone I know has had it recently. It was enevitable....

[Morrigoon]

Stupid allergies. I'm sitting here with Kleenex stuffed up my nose as the only way to keep the tingling/sneeze reflex down. It was unbearably cold in the rink tonight, everyone was talking about it (as in, colder than the ice rink usually is!) And I think that got my nose running, triggering a major allergy attack.

In other news, have I mentioned how terrific it tastes when you put pumpkin pie spice into hot cocoa made with milk? (yeah, yeah, I know, milk... allergy attacks... etc., but I'm freezing and this warmed me up)

[Motorboat Cruiser]

How often do we see a witty statement responded to with the overused "you just made me spit my drink all over my monitor" or some variation thereof?

Well, I would just like to say that, for the first time ever, I actually did shower my entire laptop with a nice mouthful of coffee. I wish I could blame it on an uproariously funny post, but no such luck. Just a particularly vicious sneeze that came out of nowhere at a most inopportune moment.

Just thought I would share.

[lashbear]

How often do we see a witty statement responded to with the overused "you just made me spit my drink all over my monitor" or some variation thereof?

Well, I would just like to say that, for the first time ever, I actually did shower my entire laptop with a nice mouthful of coffee. I wish I could blame it on an uproariously funny post, but no such luck. Just a particularly vicious sneeze that came out of nowhere at a most inopportune moment.

Just thought I would share.

you just made me spit my drink all over my monitor.

[Kevy Baby]

Just thought I would share.Um... thank you?

[wendybeth]

Uhm, would that be considered a premature spitulation? You know, there are meds for that. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Um... thank you?

You're welcome.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Um... thank you?

Oh, it's the least I could do. :)

[Morrigoon]

I slept in till almost 1 today. Ordinarily this would be great, but I was actually hoping to make the meet. Meh. But I have property to show this afternoon, so my day was going to be disjointed anyway.

[Prudence]

Yay! I slept through the night! I only feel slightly icky!

[Morrigoon]

Did I accidentally schedule my Christmas party over someone's wedding or something? People are so noncommittal this year!

[BarTopDancer]

So 3 nights of racing the sun to sleep and sleeping till 8 am caught up with me. We were out, prepared to do it all again and at 1030 I was just not feeling *it*. Was going to go to a more low key event, but autopilot took me home. I was asleep by 11:30, and woke up at 10.

[ozron]

Well, after seven animal-free years, I've been thinking a cat might be nice. Over Thanksgiving the planets aligned.

My parents' neighbors' barn cat had three kittens. These three were everywhere we turned outside. They're about six weeks old, playful and very friendly. Two of them were long-haired, one orange and one a beautiful smoky coffee color. Then I saw the third. Short haired, white with a black hood and tail. And black spots. Large black spots. Three black spots in a distinct arrangement. On both sides.

Yes, the kitten has hidden Mickey markings.

It turns out that the neighbors were planning on keeping only two of the kittens. Guess which one was up for grabs.

How could I resist?

I haven't named her yet. I need to live with her for a while. Mickey or Minnie is too obvious. I'm considering Lilly Belle. I'll post pics soon and take input.

ron

[€uroMeinke]

So last night I dreamt I was in some animal park, and we were delighting at watching the baby penguins at play in their nests up in the trees. They would dive and roll into the nest so that their lttle penguin feet would stick straight up in the air.

It wasn't until I woke up that I realized that penguins are flightless birds who live in the antarctic and do not build their nests in trees for obvious reasons.

I wonder if my dream is foreshadowing global warming.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I wonder if my dream is foreshadowing global warming.Sounds like proof that Al Gore has perfected his dream invasion device.

[blueerica]

Funny we should be talking about dreams...

Just the other night I realized that I hadn't dreamed in a few months, with the exception of a quick dream the other night about some new friends. Normally, I have vivid dreams, nightly. Not all bad ones, but they were frequent. The absence has been striking, and I think the void has impacted me in some way.

This weekend, though I've been busy just about every day, I've found a little more time to sleep. Last night, I finally had a dream and was it a doozy! Many of my dreams are also recurrent, and last night was almost a recurrent dream greatest hits release! I was on the plane with CP & GD (I'm guessing because of their recent trip, though I'm not sure). I flew by the scene of one recurrent dream that took place in NYC, and another that seems to take place in Michigan. On our way to California, it occurred to me that our flight took us on a low path (another common element), but that this time it looked like we were going to crash (I've had recurrent plane crash dreams, and yet, I love to fly). Sure enough, the pilot veers up, something happens and we plop to the ground. No explosion, though... As I get out, the only thing that's important to me is my suitcase which has precious cargo ("precious cargo" is undefined and again is another recurrent theme)... I'm trying to break into the cargo bay as GD & CP plead that I run away with them. After all, the plane will probably explode soon. As I'm getting back to the plane, a massive earthquake happens (ahem... recurrent theme...) and the plane blows up. My boyfriend shows up and the four of us run off.

Then I wake up.

The dream makes no sense, except that maybe it's a "Welcome Back to Dreamland" dream. I have been glowing over it all day.

[BarTopDancer]

yay!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I am amazed Argentina isn't massively overpopulated. I worked the Tango Buenes Aires show tonight and OMG that's a sexy dance.

I've been dreaming lately, too. I dreamed my name was my ex-girl's current boyfriend's ex's name. This morning I dreamed a whole lot of stuff, much of it involving theater, as usual. There was a sculpture that looked like a moray eel's mouth and it made me giggle like a bad child. Driving a car I haven't owned in four years, and trying to find a gas station that I know is here somewhere. Once I find it, I can't get back out. Next segment I'm a spy. I call the secret phone number and Jenny answers. Next I'm booking a flight to Reno to see a country music concert (WTF???). Our group meets a political candidate and I don't wait my turn.

My dreams are usually segmented. I'm just amazed I remembered it all.

So now I have cheese, crackers, and a glass of wine. I'm hoping I can get to sleep before midnight. Wish me luck!

[wendybeth]

Well, after seven animal-free years, I've been thinking a cat might be nice. Over Thanksgiving the planets aligned.

My parents' neighbors' barn cat had three kittens. These three were everywhere we turned outside. They're about six weeks old, playful and very friendly. Two of them were long-haired, one orange and one a beautiful smoky coffee color. Then I saw the third. Short haired, white with a black hood and tail. And black spots. Large black spots. Three black spots in a distinct arrangement. On both sides.

Yes, the kitten has hidden Mickey markings.

It turns out that the neighbors were planning on keeping only two of the kittens. Guess which one was up for grabs.

How could I resist?

I haven't named her yet. I need to live with her for a while. Mickey or Minnie is too obvious. I'm considering Lilly Belle. I'll post pics soon and take input.

ron

Too cool, Ron!:snap:

Post pics soon, please!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I keep dreaming about my Dad and being in situations with him that I had in my youth but am my age now in the dream.

Damn odd...

[Mousey Girl]

My reccouring dreams center around Nickolas being yanked away from my arms. Luckily those are becoming less and less frequent. The one that is still happening at least once a week is me slapping the snot out of David and verbally tearing Her apart. I guess all of my hostility comes out in my dreams since I can't yet do it IRL.



Boy and I had a great weekend. We really didn't do anything, but it was still great. Luckily he is learning that we don't have to go anywhere to have a good time. I did have to go in to work on Saturday, but he was able to go with me. He loved going to my work and watching me do my job. He even walked with me when I had to go to the West Office to pick up paperwork. After all he could say was, "Do you really have to walk this far every day?" He also told me that it looked to him like I did know what I was doing.

[Mousey Girl]

Ok, I just put rats in Boy's bed. This is the easiest way to wake him up. One of them this morning was Squggles.

"Mom, I'm lact-Squiggles intolerant."

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Funny we should be talking about dreams...

Just the other night I realized that I hadn't dreamed in a few months, with the exception of a quick dream the other night about some new friends. Normally, I have vivid dreams, nightly. Not all bad ones, but they were frequent. The absence has been striking, and I think the void has impacted me in some way.

This weekend, though I've been busy just about every day, I've found a little more time to sleep. Last night, I finally had a dream and was it a doozy! Many of my dreams are also recurrent, and last night was almost a recurrent dream greatest hits release! I was on the plane with CP & GD (I'm guessing because of their recent trip, though I'm not sure). I flew by the scene of one recurrent dream that took place in NYC, and another that seems to take place in Michigan. On our way to California, it occurred to me that our flight took us on a low path (another common element), but that this time it looked like we were going to crash (I've had recurrent plane crash dreams, and yet, I love to fly). Sure enough, the pilot veers up, something happens and we plop to the ground. No explosion, though... As I get out, the only thing that's important to me is my suitcase which has precious cargo ("precious cargo" is undefined and again is another recurrent theme)... I'm trying to break into the cargo bay as GD & CP plead that I run away with them. After all, the plane will probably explode soon. As I'm getting back to the plane, a massive earthquake happens (ahem... recurrent theme...) and the plane blows up. My boyfriend shows up and the four of us run off.

Then I wake up.

The dream makes no sense, except that maybe it's a "Welcome Back to Dreamland" dream. I have been glowing over it all day.I love that a dream like that, involving a plane "crash" and explosion, would leave you glowing. Awesome.

Most dreams leave me uneasy, when I remember them, and if I don't write them down they're gone once I get out of the shower. I almost prefer it that way.

[Moonliner]

Funny we should be talking about dreams...

Does anyone else share the experience that the type of dreams they have (subjects, details, etc...) varies depending on where they are physically? I always notice that while on vacation to distant lands my dreams change noticeably.

I was thinking about this over Thanksgiving weekend. I had a lot of weird dreams including one rather vivid dream about building a model of an AH.1 helicopter (http://www.freefoto.com/preview/22-26-1?ffid=22-26-1&k=Westland+Scout+AH.1+Helicopter+-+RAF+Leuchars+Airshow). The trouble is that to the best of my knowledge I've never heard of an AH.1 Helicopter.

It made me wonder, what if dreams are coming not from our own subconscious but rather from those of people around us. It would explain why I tend to have very different dreams based on where I'm sleeping.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

The answer is Adventureland/Frontierland attractions. I'll let you ask the question.

Where will we be visiting you for the holiday weekends?

[Snowflake]

I dreamt I was in a car crash with Borneo! How weird is that?

So, Borneo, no autopia rides or Roger Rabbit together, okay!?

[Snowflake]

It's Monday after a long weekend, I should be cranky looking at my desk, but I'm not. It's a good day, I feel good, got lots of sleep over the weekend (not last night, however). Must have been the dream! :D

Anyway, I gues it's cause I know in only a few more days I will be in LA and having some good fun! Yay!

[Not Afraid]

I think I was having dreams last night - before a client called at 7 am and woke me up. HOLIDAY'S OVER! (Not that I had an actual holiday).

[Gemini Cricket]

I came in to work last night just to read my emails and listen to my voice mails. It seems a little workaholic-ish but it really freed up my morning this morning.
:)

[Moonliner]

I came in to work last night just to read my emails and listen to my voice mails. It seems a little workaholic-ish but it really freed up my morning this morning.
:)

Dude! That's so retro. Get yourself a Blackberry, remote access, IP based voice-mail, remote dial in, etc.... That way you can have access 24/7 like I do no matter where you are....

Errr, oh ummm wait a second. Now that I think about it, perhaps your way is better...... :blush:

[Gemini Cricket]

Dude! That's so retro. Get yourself a Blackberry, remote access, IP based voice-mail, remote dial in, etc.... That way you can have access 24/7 like I do no matter where you are....

Errr, oh ummm wait a second. Now that I think about it, perhaps your way is better...... :blush:
See, all that you just wrote translates into sandskrit for me. I'm a technology caveman. :D
There is a way for our IT/engineering guys to set up a work terminal at my home, but I refuse to do it.
Home is home. Work is work.
But it is a good idea, Moonie. Just don't tell my boss about it, he may require it.
:D

[Gemini Cricket]

On a completely unrelated note, I was driving around this morning and realized that all of my CDs were in my apt. So I was stuck with a No Doubt/Gwen Stefani CD that I made the other day. I've been playing it over and over for the last couple of days.
Now, I have "It's My Life" in my head.
I've been walking around the building singing/humming, "It's my life! Don't you forget!!!"
:D

I'm weird.

[Morrigoon]

Where will we be visiting you for the holiday weekends?
I don't know yet. Hopefully not Indy again or Thunder. I preferenced the Enchanted Break Tiki Room/Jungle or Opera House or Trains. I guess I'll find out either this or next coming weekend.

[3894]

This number (http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-PORTS-1961-Red-Puff-Tiered-Halter-Dress-Size-6-995_W0QQitemZ180182392465QQihZ008QQcategoryZ63861Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is so, so wrong.

[Gemini Cricket]

This number (http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-PORTS-1961-Red-Puff-Tiered-Halter-Dress-Size-6-995_W0QQitemZ180182392465QQihZ008QQcategoryZ63861Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is so, so wrong.
Secretly, I think you want it.
:D

There's such a difference when you see a dress by itself compared to looking at the same dress on Claudia Schiffer or someone like that...

[Morrigoon]

Yuck!

[Moonliner]

This number (http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-PORTS-1961-Red-Puff-Tiered-Halter-Dress-Size-6-995_W0QQitemZ180182392465QQihZ008QQcategoryZ63861Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is so, so wrong.

Size 6. Damn. Not even on a good day.

[wendybeth]

I think that dress would fugly out the most beautiful woman on earth.

[3894]

Size 6. Damn. Not even on a good day.

Me, either, and I am too much of a Jelly Belly harlot to ever be a 6.

[wendybeth]

I have a picture of my nephew in a red chiffon number that sort of looks like that dress- he and Tori were playing dress-up when they were about 4, and I've held onto it ever since. It's totally going in his HS yearbook.:evil:

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I have a picture of my nephew in a red chiffon number that sort of looks like that dress- he and Tori were playing dress-up when they were about 4, and I've held onto it ever since. It's totally going in his HS yearbook.:evil:

You are his evil aunt. ;)

[Not Afraid]

Calliope and Thurston are playing. I'm a bit worried. I don't know who is going to hurt who first.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Calliope and Thurston are playing. I'm a bit worried. I don't know who is going to hurt who first.
My money's on Callipope hurting herself and blaming it on Thurston.

[JWBear]

I just saw a marriage certificate where the groom's occupation (he works in a grocery store) is listed as "Curtsy Clerk". I wanna shop in that store! LOL!

[Morrigoon]

I just got the nicest compliment.

One of the agents in this office (I'm filling in for the Newport mgr/front desk for the week) came by, and I happened to have my sketch book open. I was working on drawing Beast's Castle off a photo (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=599756813&size=l) I found of the Storybookland model. I've just barely done the entry gate of it. Anyway, he tells me I ought to be one of those people who takes plans for homes and does the drawing of what it will look like.

Okay, so it doesn't sound like a super glamorous compliment in writing, but the way he said it, I was flattered. (Basically impying I could draw professionally)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Moonie, that's an interesting idea about dreams.

For me, the overall pattern is more important than the individual ones. I know I'm on the right track with my life when i dream about people I know and real situations. I've been dealing with gender stuff for the last year or so; helpful male figures appear once in a while.

Goonie- that's great to get a compliment on your drawing! :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I dreamt I was in a car crash with Borneo! How weird is that?

So, Borneo, no autopia rides or Roger Rabbit together, okay!?

wow - I ususally don't appear in dreams unless I'm paid for it... :)

[Not Afraid]

From Craig's List:




Great Grandma's Mirrored Dresser - $245


Date: 2007-11-25, 3:23PM PST


This 1914 family heirloom is in great condition with original glass knobs, locking drawers with dove-tail joinery and PLENTY of stories to tell.... I'm selling it because it won't shut up.

[Morrigoon]

Hahah... great listing.

You gonna buy it?

[BarTopDancer]

Moonliner. Paging Moonliner. Please come online.

[ozron]

Kitty pics!

http://home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/kitty01.JPG

With Mickeys!!!

http://home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/kitty02.jpg

Still nameless....

[Not Afraid]

OMG! She really has hidden Mickey's! How adorable!

[BarTopDancer]

Must have the kitty!

[ozron]

Must have the kitty!

NO!!!!!

MY KITTY!!

[BarTopDancer]

MY KITTY!

[wendybeth]

Her is cute. Her needs a cheezeberger.


(Sorry- too much lolcatting.;))

[BarTopDancer]

OMG is it Caturday Saturday yet?? I have never been so excited to be up for 9am.

Cause see. there is this concert by this guy who was supposed be in quasi-retirement

[blueerica]

kitty!

[JWBear]

Cute Kitty!!! :)

I received my birthday present to myself (http://www.amazon.com/Normandie-Frances-Legendary-Ocean-Liner/dp/0393061205/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196137732&sr=8-1)... I can't wait to curl-up and devour it!

[swanie]

OMG is it Caturday Saturday yet?? I have never been so excited to be up for 9am.

Cause see. there is this concert by this guy who was supposed be in quasi-retirement

I'm slightly freaking out about it...it is one of my big regrets not seeing him when I had the chance. :D

I'm hoping there is a roadtrip in my future!

swanie

[BarTopDancer]

Looks good JW!

[CoasterMatt]

What guy in quasi-retirement?

[Mousey Girl]

OMG! I am so sick of f'ng toads. Don't they know it is time to go underground and that my kitchen is NOT underground. My throught still hurts from the scream I let out just now. Poor Nick was half asleep. He glared at me and told me no more screaming, it was just a frog. He then got a piece of paper to pick it up and removed it to the flowerbeds outside.

There are at least 3 more out front, not hibernating. You can't walk out there at night without something moving in front of you.

This past spring they were so thick on the lawn that you couldn't mow the grass. I even found a dead one wedged under the front door!

I am sick of f'ng toads!

[Morrigoon]

Awww, I haven't touched a frog OR a toad since I could count my age in single digits!

[Snowflake]

Ozron, that is one seriously adorable kitty! Congrats!

[BarTopDancer]

I'm slightly freaking out about it...it is one of my big regrets not seeing him when I had the chance. :D

I'm hoping there is a roadtrip in my future!

swanie

Slightly? Did you call/text/PM bunches of people the moment you heard about it?

I'm totally freaking out and now need to get my other computer up and running so I can have double chances. Limit of 6 per person. Bots are shut down now. It's gonna be interesting! I pulled off sweet Bon Jovi tickets. I'm not sure I can do that again.

[Not Afraid]

Are you guys talking about Barry Manilow again ?

[mousepod]

I'm sure she's talking about the Lemonheads reunion at tour coming to the Troubador on Saturday. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

My friends who are with me in low places will be able to figure it out ;)

[RStar]

I just stapled reading glasses to Santa's head.

Film at eleven........

That is if I take the time to learn how to post a video on YouTube, I'll post my christmas decorations, including a stuffed, holloween-like Santa I built (With a foam head I picked up on eBay, and stapled said glasses to). :D

[lashbear]

Santa gets stapled, news at 11.

[lashbear]

1989 posts.....

[lashbear]

1998 posts.... Hehehehe

[lashbear]

1999 posts.

Just before I go off and post my "Double Loser" thread, I need you to know that 1999 was the year of my SECOND visit to the USA and Disneyland.

It was also the year I met Stoat and started dating. Love ya, hon.

[Ponine]

Are you guys talking about Barry Manilow again ?

No no, thats normally ME

[Morrigoon]

Rachael Ray has a talk show now? Oy vay.

[Ponine]

YOu dont stay home and watch day time tv all that much do you?

yes, she does.... for a little while now. However, I LOVE her. :)

GD can now make his anit-Rachael statement. :p

[Kevy Baby]

Are you guys talking about Barry Manilow again ?Garth Brooks (in case you didn't get the hints)

[Stan4dSteph]

Rachael Ray has a talk show now? Oy vay.Where have you been? She's been on for a while.

Ron, you should send a picture of your kitty to the DL people. Maybe they'll have you fly down to be the grand marshall of a parade like that beagle who had a Mickey on its side.

[blueerica]

Rachel Ray has her place. No she's not a chef, she's never claimed to be. But anyone who's familiar with the target market of her origins, Food Network, can recognize that the targets are the people who aren't professional chefs... they're the mom or dad at home who wants to try something new. Rachel Ray is an every-woman. Over-bubbly and annoying, I'll give her that, but she's not a model, she's just someone with a great idea (saving time with 30-minute meals), who helps women feel like they can "do it, too." And yeah, I'm really sick of seeing her face plastered everywhere... ;) In other news, I have an exciting job prospect in Utah coming to fruition!! Whee!!

[Not Afraid]

Who is Rachel Ray? ;)

Actually, I get her and that English cook with the interesting first name mixed up.

[Gemini Cricket]

Dramarama.
Someone in my office made a big to-do about being sick and how she needed to go home for the day. Total Oscar performance. Brava.
I was all like, "Just go. We know you're making this sh!t up."
lol
:D

[Snowflake]

And yeah, I'm really sick of seeing her face plastered everywhere... ;)

Tell me! I almost did not buy Triscuits this morning because she is plastered all over the boxes.

In other news, I have an exciting job prospect in Utah coming to fruition!! Whee!!

Yay on the possible exciting job prospect! :snap:

[Stan4dSteph]

I have to drive past a Dunkin' Donuts billboard with Rachael Ray (http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/75310631.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193550E821156FDE6120A34D4B78B8D79B0 284831B75F48EF45) hawking gift cards every morning on my way to work.

[Not Afraid]

OOOH! Yaya for Job Prospect!

[Gemini Cricket]

Rachel Ray has a scary mouth.
Kind of Joker-esque....
:D

[Ghoulish Delight]

I wouldn't want to disappoint....

Rachel Ray has her place. I can think of a few...

she's just someone with a great idea (saving time with 30-minute meals), who helps women feel like they can "do it, too." And yeah, I'm really sick of seeing her face plastered everywhere...
I might agree with all that, but the one time I tried to use one of her cookbooks it was so poorly written as to make the recipes nigh impossible to decipher. I'm talking basic grammar errors that left the instructions entirely ambiguous (not in a, "leave it up to your culinary creativity" sort of way, in a, "What the fvck does she want me to do!?!?" way).

That combined with the absurd onslaught of over-marketing were enough to sour me on her forever.


;) In other news, I have an exciting job prospect in Utah coming to fruition!! Whee!!
Hooray (even if it does make more real the reality that you're leaving us)!!!

[Disneyphile]

Dammit. I need to run a couple errands, but I have to wait for DHL to arrive. :(

[Snowflake]

Yay! I just found the local Peet's! Not far from the office, either.

[blueerica]

I should see if I can scare up some free drinks for you up there... Especially since I'll be seeing you soon...