Soooo....

[Morrigoon]

Snow... cool :) (literally)

It's "freezing" here (which by our terms means it's like 60 or high 50's)

[Disneyphile]

Well, looks like we'll have a vet appointment when we return from our little trip next week.

Emmy's finally reached the stage for us to throw her a Cat Mitzvah. It's been a fun (and loud) morning... :rolleyes:

[swanie]

Phew,

I'm glad this week is over.

I was pulled in a 100 different directions this week between volunteering in 2 of my girls' classes, organizing class gifts for 2 of them, getting glasses for my oldest one, and we celebrated my middle girl's VIP week in her class. I also managed to pull off our part of a Girl Scout event last night after my Co-Leader and parent helper came down with viral and strep infections even though I've had a lovely cold since Thanksgiving.

So far today, we've scored Garth tickets and had the girls' Christmas portraits and Christmas cards all done.

I'm tired, but now I have nothing else to do than to enjoy my Trojans whooping up on those cross town guys.

Fight On!

swanie

[Morrigoon]

I have a sneaking suspicion that Kleenex is lightly scenting their tissues with lemon.

[swanie]

Boy, is it quiet around here.

I'm starting to suspect that everyone is at a party...and little old me wasn't invited. I feel so left out ;)

Anyone up for a pity party of our own? :D

swanie

[Stan4dSteph]

okay. I think I'll drown my sorrows with pumpkin pie.

[swanie]

I'm drowning mine with a big bowl of Dreyer's peppermint ice cream.

mmmmmmmmmmm

swanie

[wendybeth]

Boy, is it quiet around here.

I'm starting to suspect that everyone is at a party...and little old me wasn't invited. I feel so left out ;)

Anyone up for a pity party of our own? :D

swanie

I was at work, and then I had to drive through the latest snowstorm to get home. I really don't like snow.


Cute kiddos, Swanie!

[Prudence]

I have a belly full of mongolian grill. Yum! We even worked on our homework for Monday, and we never do our homework before the day of. It's like we're all responsible or something - now that we're up to our last week of classes.

Still snowing here. I hope it all goes away soon.

Meanwhile, I'm going to drown my sorrows in some white chocolate dipped/filled strawberries.

[alphabassettgrrl]

No partying for me tonight. ::sniffle::

[mollywog]

I have a belly full of mongolian grill. Yum! We even worked on our homework for Monday, and we never do our homework before the day of. It's like we're all responsible or something - now that we're up to our last week of classes.

Still snowing here. I hope it all goes away soon.

Meanwhile, I'm going to drown my sorrows in some white chocolate dipped/filled strawberries.

It's raining up on top of QA now, and the snow is starting to go away so maybe it'll go away from your place soon too!

[Prudence]

Oh good! Send that rain up north!

[Gn2Dlnd]

Boy, is it quiet around here.

I'm starting to suspect that everyone is at a party...and little old me wasn't invited. I feel so left out ;)

Anyone up for a pity party of our own? :D

swanie

I went to the Park, and because I seem to be not only out of the loop, but the loop now claims never to have met me, I enjoyed surprise Candlelight! It was lovely.

[blueerica]

The loop didn't meet you? :( That's why there was no Commodore Swank... :(

Missed seeing you there, too, ABG!

[Not Afraid]

I slept like crap last night! I was cold all night and saw the sun rise. I finally got to sleep a bit after sun-up and slept until a whopping 9:00. When I woke up, there were 4 cats and a dog in bed and Thurston was snuggling with Charles. That's a first.

[€uroMeinke]

I however slept like a log having strange travel dreams = sleeping on bumpers, sweeping porch steps, trying to figure out the strange electronic gear Strangler Lewis left in the garage, and driving around the midnight farmers market and homeless encampment.

God I love Benedryl

[Strangler Lewis]

DID I leave strange electronic gear in the garage, or was that just in your dream? Did that building have a garage as opposed to a shed?

[€uroMeinke]

The dream - and the building became a sort of craftsman bungalow, but it started out a room in a Persian hotel by the airport. We were driving up the coast. The equipment was soe sort of combination entertainment and surveillance system. We just wanted to listen to some music and the bumper was rather cold.

[Morrigoon]

For the record, training at this place where I am at has improved. But they no longer buy you lunch.

[Kevy Baby]

For the record, training at this place where I am at has improved. But they no longer buy you lunch.The Moonlight Bunny Ranch no longer buys lunch? That's a pisser.

[Disneyphile]

Ah, the Bunny Ranch. :cool:

[Kevy Baby]

Kid sitting next to Susan at Breakfast: I'm going to be a in a Marching Band when I grow up
Susan: Really? What are you going to play?
Kid: The Piano!

That's gonna make for a long parade!

[alphabassettgrrl]

BE, I'm really sorry I couldn't come last night. ::sigh::

On the bright side, today I ordered my new mountain bike.
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/big-sur-gs/bigimage
Happy birthday to me!!!

[CoasterMatt]

YAY!!

I showed Rose the bike I want from that site, maybe I'll have a happy bike/birthday, too! :)

[Snowflake]

For the record, training at this place where I am at has improved. But they no longer buy you lunch.

And I was there and meant to walk over to where I thought you were and say hello! :(

[alphabassettgrrl]

Good luck, Matt! They are very nice bikes.

[Gn2Dlnd]

The loop didn't meet you? :( That's why there was no Commodore Swank... :(


As the blueerica sails into the sunset, the Commodore wipes a bon voyage tear away with his scarf, lower lip trembling beneath clenched pipe.

:tooooooooooooot:

[mollywog]

Getting my stuff together for my first day at my new job tomorrow!

[alphabassettgrrl]

New job! How exciting!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

:( Blew it on the Commodore invite. Sigh. Party organzing is a bitch. I've already apologized to the man himself, now I apologize to the rest of you who were lacking his lovely company.


Oh, and Cherny - why didn't you tell him!! I blame you :p

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Good luck to Mollywog - what's the new job? (my apologies if you posted it earlier)

[Disneyphile]

We're still packing for the "four day wedding reception at sea". I feel like a kid going to Disneyland. :)

[lashbear]

We're still packing for the "four day wedding reception at sea". I feel like a kid going to Disneyland. :)
You never invited the LashPair. We feel Snubbed™

[Snowflake]

So, this morning I feel stiff, and not in a good way.

[Morrigoon]

I'd be more concerned if you felt stiff in a good way.

[Not Afraid]

My house is so cold I can't keep my coffee warm.

[Gemini Cricket]

I nearly froze getting out of the shower this morning.
Thank goodness for the heater.

[Not Afraid]

Let's see what I can accomplish today. Here's the list:

ERRANDS:

Bank
Borders
Thread
Elastic
Fecal to Vet

HOME:

Make Bathroom Curtains
Paint Corner Cabinet
Set up Sewing area
Make Hope Chest Cover
Move stuff to garage
Laundry
Finish Collage
Get Invites out to missing email addys.
Soto OCR
DeWitt to Calendar
Garden weeding
Install towel racks
Estimate for Surgery for Thurston
Change sheets on both beds

[wendybeth]

Uhm, I am still waking up, and so far as I know I have nothing near the ambitious day NA has planned. It's not that I couldn't be really busy- I just don't want to be.:D

[Brigitte]

I had a list that long for the weekend and got it all done and then some, but now have a new list for next weekend...when does it end??

[Not Afraid]

Or, I could just nap with Thurston.

[Capt Jack]

I would be thrilled to accomplish a list like that in a week.

then again, I would be thrilled to death to have the ambition to sit down and even write a list like that, let alone actually DO any of them

[Not Afraid]

I'm so sure all of you wanted to know I need to take a stool sample to the vet.

[Gn2Dlnd]

And that you're going to finish college. Congrats.

[lizziebith]

I have a list just like that, but I'm feeling to lazy to type it up! My coffee is cold, too. I think we're having a parallel life experience today. Except I have no puppy. :(

[Moonliner]

My house is so cold I can't keep my coffee warm.

It is currently 73 Degrees and sunny at NA's house.

I suggest you turn down the Air Conditioning if you need to warm up.


Sincerely,

Moonliner, B.E.C.

[Snowflake]

NA's list makes me tired.

I'll take Napping with Thurston for $50, Jack.

[Not Afraid]

I suggest you turn down the Air Conditioning if you need to warm up.


Sincerely,

Moonliner, B.E.C.

I have mile-thick plaster walls and no AC. When it gets cold it here, it STAYS cold. I could turn on the heater, but it will just give me a headache - then how much would I accomplish.

[Not Afraid]

I forgot to mention, I took Disneyphile to the Cruise Ship dock this morning in San Pedro. We tried to pull into the drop-off area but it was blocked off my a police barricade. I jumped out of the car to see what the issue was (and when it would be resolved) and apparently the docking area was temporarily quarantined. When I asked if it was a bomb threat, I got a pause then a non-committal reaction from an officer. I haven't been able to find anything on the any news sites about what was going on.

[Morrigoon]

But presumably she got on?

[Ponine]

I would be thrilled to accomplish a list like that in a week.

then again, I would be thrilled to death to have the ambition to sit down and even write a list like that, let alone actually DO any of them

Ask her how long Make Bathroom Curtains has been on the list.
Go ahead, ask.
Then ask about kitchen curtains.

[Morrigoon]

My house is so cold I can't keep my coffee warm.

Will somebody please buy this woman one of these (http://http://www.target.com/Mr-Coffee-Mug-Warmer-MWBLK/dp/B000CO89T8/sr=1-3/qid=1196719947/ref=sr_1_3/601-2919350-8979310?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acup%20warmer&page=1)for Christmas?

[Ghoulish Delight]

So I can't post in another thread, keep getting a permissions error. Wonder if I can post here.

ETA: Odd.

[Gemini Cricket]

So I can't post in another thread, keep getting a permissions error. Wonder if I can post here.

ETA: Odd.
Wow. If you can't get permission, who can?
:D




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I had to euthanize three fish last night.
They were dying from ich.
I felt really, really bad doing it.
I couldn't imagine if it was a bigger pet.
I know people on this board have a history with making that tough decision.
My heart goes out to y'all. It's sad.
:(

[lizziebith]

Two of my sites are dragging serious butt, while one loads up like lightning. The interweb gods are being capricious today!

Does it have anything to do with all the emergency updates from Yahoo I've gotten today? :confused:

[Gemini Cricket]

Yahoo keeps telling me to 'update my Yahoo toolbar'.
Uh, I don't have the stinkin' Yahoo toolbar...
:D

[Kevy Baby]

Will somebody please buy this woman one of these (http://http://www.target.com/Mr-Coffee-Mug-Warmer-MWBLK/dp/B000CO89T8/sr=1-3/qid=1196719947/ref=sr_1_3/601-2919350-8979310?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acup%20warmer&page=1)for Christmas?I had problems with the link, but had more luck with this (http://www.target.com/Mr-Coffee-Mug-Warmer-MWBLK/dp/B000CO89T8/sr=1-3/qid=1196719947/ref=sr_1_3/601-2919350-8979310?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acup%20warmer&page=1).

But to answer your question: no

[Gemini Cricket]

Cool pics! (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7125611.stm)

Safe for work.
Artist "Banksy" and his artwork on the wall in Bethlehem.
:)

[Not Afraid]

Re: cruise ship:She didn't call me to come pick her back up, so I presume yes.

Ask her how long Make Bathroom Curtains has been on the list.
Go ahead, ask.
Then ask about kitchen curtains.

Bathroom curtains has been on the list since before I redecorated my bathroom. HOWEVER, I now have NEW fabric for bathroom curtains and, you'll be pleased to know, I am almost done with one of two panels! (Except that I ran out of thread because I always forget to buy thread when I buy fabric). So, I'm off to Joanne's for a thread run and maybe I'll even buy myself a decent sewing box since I've had mine since I was 9 and the plastic tray is completely cracked). Oh, and did I tell you I got my sewing machine tuned up? AND....I bought an actual case for it so I can get ride of the 35 year old box and it won't collect dust as it sits under the bed for 11 months out of the year.

Who knows, maybe I'll get kitchen curtains done too! NYE may be exciting (for me at least).


I'm a shopping genius. Crafting genius, not so much.

[Gemini Cricket]

Gawd! So annoying.
Someone in my office has an assistant named Brandon.
He keeps yelling his name from his desk. "BRAndon! BRAndon!"
I keep thinking he's going to say, "BRAd!" So I keep turning my head.
Annoying.
:D

[Matterhorn Fan]

Charlie Brown's on TV tonight.

ABC at 8.

Just in case anyone didn't know.

[Kevy Baby]

Crafting genius, not so much.Hopefully Susan can help you tomorrow.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I would love to know why "people" like rubbing salt on wounds.
Makes me wonder if the human race should just cease.
Damnit.

[Prudence]

Tonight's class is my last Monday night class. This feels really odd.

[Matterhorn Fan]

So long, Monday night classes!

[BarTopDancer]

Buh buy Monday classes!

[katiesue]

Hurrah Pru - last Monday night class. Let the countdown begin.

[CoasterMatt]

I've got no class.

[BarTopDancer]

Yahoo keeps telling me to 'update my Yahoo toolbar'.
Uh, I don't have the stinkin' Yahoo toolbar...
:D

You may have it but it's not running on your IE. Check your add/remove programs for it. It's a sneaky install with YIM.

[Kevy Baby]

I've got no class.Well, duh!

[Gemini Cricket]

You may have it but it's not running on your IE. Check your add/remove programs for it. It's a sneaky install with YIM.
No fair.




I'm so in L.A.! I came home to find a film crew filming in our courtyard.
No one famous.
:)

[BarTopDancer]

No fair.

was it there? :p

[Gemini Cricket]

was it there? :p
You know what? It wasn't.
Weird...

[Strangler Lewis]

Just developed a roll of film that has some really good pictures of my wife and me as well as our two cats.

[Mousey Girl]

*yawwwwwn*

Good morning.

[Gn2Dlnd]

*yawwwwwn*

Good night.

[Ponine]

Just developed a roll of film that has some really good pictures of my wife and me as well as our two cats.

THis is a good thing, I think.. but I am curious as to why you made the note about it.
One has to wonder, or at least I do, how OLD was said roll of film?

[Snowflake]

Oh man, I need coffee. I feel like I've been hit by a train this morning.
Must be a let down from all the fun over the weekend. Obviously I just need to come back! In the meantime, c-o-f-f-e-e

[Alex]

THis is a good thing, I think.. but I am curious as to why you made the note about it.
One has to wonder, or at least I do, how OLD was said roll of film?

I was going to make a joke about "what's film?" But that reminded me of a story from library school (so this would be 1996-8). It was the second semester cataloging class and we were going over MARC fields for alternative media and running through various example when one of the women in the class raised her hand and, in all seriousness, asked "I'm sorry, but what is an LP?" I think about 80% of the class (not to mention the professor) immediately crumbled to dust they felt so old.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I was going to make a joke about "what's film?" But that reminded me of a story from library school (so this would be 1996-8). It was the second semester cataloging class and we were going over MARC fields for alternative media and running through various example when one of the women in the class raised her hand and, in all seriousness, asked "I'm sorry, but what is an LP?" I think about 80% of the class (not to mention the professor) immediately crumbled to dust they felt so old.Geez, '96? That's not young, that's clueless. I mean, I understand when a group of jr. high aged kids this year walked into a room in Chicago's MCA with a floor tiled with LPs and, when asked what they thought they were, responded, "CDs?" But someone old enough to be in library school in the mid-late 90s? I'm likely younger than that person and I grew up with LPs.

[Strangler Lewis]

THis is a good thing, I think.. but I am curious as to why you made the note about it.
One has to wonder, or at least I do, how OLD was said roll of film?

Bingo! Actually, it was two rolls. One from Christmas '99 that had our surviving cat and rabbit. Their last Christmas. One was from, I'd say, Christmas '94 that had both cats.

[Not Afraid]

Monster and Jonie?

[Ponine]

Bingo! Actually, it was two rolls. One from Christmas '99 that had our surviving cat and rabbit. Their last Christmas. One was from, I'd say, Christmas '94 that had both cats.

Yeah, I've played that game before. I was helping someone move their daughter out of the house, and we found a roll of film.
The pictures were GREAT.
But of them on their Honeymoon twenty-two years earlier.

I knew there was a reason you noted it. :)

[Snowflake]

Bingo! Actually, it was two rolls. One from Christmas '99 that had our surviving cat and rabbit. Their last Christmas. One was from, I'd say, Christmas '94 that had both cats.


That has to be kind of weird. But cool that the film was still developable.

[Alex]

Geez, '96? That's not young, that's clueless. I mean, I understand when a group of jr. high aged kids this year walked into a room in Chicago's MCA with a floor tiled with LPs and, when asked what they thought they were, responded, "CDs?" But someone old enough to be in library school in the mid-late 90s? I'm likely younger than that person and I grew up with LPs.

True, she was the only one who didn't know (and she was very young for grad school, 20 I think). But right on the edge of what was to come. I knew what an LP was but had never owned one (I was 22) and neither had anybody in my family bought one in living memory (my Dad had an old collection of them but I had never seen one played).

But the point of my reminiscence was that I would avoid the "what's film" joke since premature hints of technological obsolescence makes people feel old.

[Ghoulish Delight]

But the point of my reminiscence was that I would avoid the "what's film" joke since premature hints of technological obsolescence makes people feel old.Oh, hearing those kids in the museum definitely did that. Especially later when I heard another kid say, "I've never had a CD. All my music is digital." Yikes.

But nothing made me feel older than being at the Henry Ford Museum and seeing my childhood on display. IN A MUSEUM!!

[JWBear]

Welcome to the world of aging! :)

[Kevy Baby]

How about 8-track tapes? That was my first medium for owning an album.

[katiesue]

My mom is trying to purchase a new stereo system but is having problems finding what she wants because she wants a record player, dual tape drives and cd. We did finally convince her that the 8track portion of her plan was a lost cause.

[BarTopDancer]

She need a computer, surround sound speakers, and a USB turn-table.

[katiesue]

She need a computer, surround sound speakers, and a USB turn-table.

I've tired to explain that's the way to go but she doesn't get it. She also told me she's filled her memory card on her camera (it's over a year old) and has never actually downloaded any photos off of it.

[BarTopDancer]

I've tired to explain that's the way to go but she doesn't get it. She also told me she's filled her memory card on her camera (it's over a year old) and has never actually downloaded any photos off of it.

Tell her she needs to take it in to be developed.

[Strangler Lewis]

Monster and Jonie?

Monster and Joanie and Zelda rabbit.

[Moonliner]

My mom is trying to purchase a new stereo system but is having problems finding what she wants because she wants a record player, dual tape drives and cd. We did finally convince her that the 8track portion of her plan was a lost cause.


While I generally agree with BTD, how about this vintage looking gizmo (http://www.electronicsforless.ca/electronics/item/770/Technosonic_Nostalgic_Record_Player_with_CD_Casset te_and_AM-FM)

[katiesue]

While I generally agree with BTD, how about this vintage looking gizmo (http://www.electronicsforless.ca/electronics/item/770/Technosonic_Nostalgic_Record_Player_with_CD_Casset te_and_AM-FM)

Yes but it doesn't have dual tapes so you can tape off of your tapes.:rolleyes: And now she's decided she needs a cd burner as well. I have tried to explain you can do this with your computer, she has an imac, but she just does not comprehend.

[Morrigoon]

I have an old stereo I could sell her that has dual tapes, and a turntable, with a separate attachable cd player. Of course, better hope she doesn't want to listen to the radio since the LCD display for that broke in the Northridge Earthquake ;)

Actually... I need the turntable to be able to hook up to a computer and digitize my great-grandfather's old records one of these days, so I can't really get rid of it.

(Seriously... glass records, one-sided records... pre-vinyl stuff)

[BarTopDancer]

Actually... I need the turntable to be able to hook up to a computer and digitize my great-grandfather's old records one of these days, so I can't really get rid of it.

(Seriously... glass records, one-sided records... pre-vinyl stuff)

The quality of a USB turn table (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/mp3/90a0/)probably be better than any cabling from turn table to computer.

[mousepod]

The Ion USB turntable has gotten pretty bad reviews for audio quality. I have a Griffin iMic (a little analog > digital USB adapter) plus a Griffin Turntable Connection cable (which, in addition to grounding, takes the left and right RCA jacks and converts them to a mini). That way, I can plug any quality turntable into my mac...

[Gn2Dlnd]

*yawwwwwn*

Good morning.

[Morrigoon]

No fair yawning at me when I'm already tired!

[BarTopDancer]

The quality of a USB turn table (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/mp3/90a0/)probably be better than any cabling from turn table to computer.

The Ion USB turntable has gotten pretty bad reviews for audio quality. I have a Griffin iMic (a little analog > digital USB adapter) plus a Griffin Turntable Connection cable (which, in addition to grounding, takes the left and right RCA jacks and converts them to a mini). That way, I can plug any quality turntable into my mac...

I didn't mean for my link to be an endorsement. Just the first USB turntable I found. Sorry for any confusion that may have caused.

[lashbear]

I have my new Acer laptop running now. It's very nice....

2 gig of memory does make a difference !!

[mousepod]

I didn't mean for my link to be an endorsement. Just the first USB turntable I found. Sorry for any confusion that may have caused.

No harm - didn't see it as an endorsement. I just did a bunch of research before I moved - I didn't want to bring an entire second tuner/receiver if I didn't need it...

[Prudence]

Speaking of snubbing...

There's a reception today at the law school for the new federal judge. Great opportunity to network, right? Except that law students are NOT invited to the reception being held IN THE LAW SCHOOL, RIGHT OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY DOORS, and during the last week of classes - when students actually show up to hear what will be on the final exam. But, as you enter the library - don't look at the reception! It's full of very important people and we don't want them to have to encounter actual students.

[Morrigoon]

And if you do?

[Moonliner]

actual students.

Free food. I can kind of see their concern. :D

Perhaps a less prominent location than the library would have been a good choice.

[Prudence]

And if you do?

We spontaneously combust - which would save me the trouble of studying for my final exams.

Although, just for a change of pace, I decided not to capitulate without at least a modicum of effort on my part - so, since it's basically just Judges that are invited, I emailed the Judge I know that is friends with the new Judge and already offered to recommend me to new Judge and asked if Judge-I-know was planning to be there and, if so, could I impose on him for an introduction to new Judge. May be too late in the afternoon for him to check his email, and he may say "no", but perhaps fate will reward just a wee bit of persistence.

At least I tried to be proactive. It's not my natural tendency.

[Prudence]

So much for that theory. The judge I know isn't going, and they actually have their little area downstairs ROPED OFF. They have someone at the "entry" to make sure you're on the "list."

Frankly, I think that's it's a pretty sh!tty thing to do. If you want to hold a private reception, find a private space. Don't hold it in the lobby, right in the middle of everything, and stick up little ropes to keep us riff-raff out. And I question the school's judgment in allowing this little event to take place. I think I'll not be contributing to the alumni fund after all.

[CoasterMatt]

What a bunch of jerks. I'd probably do something involving flaming underpants, a slingshot, and a bad recording of "Die Valkyrie"

[Kevy Baby]

So much for that theory. The judge I know isn't going, and they actually have their little area downstairs ROPED OFF. They have someone at the "entry" to make sure you're on the "list."

Frankly, I think that's it's a pretty sh!tty thing to do. If you want to hold a private reception, find a private space. Don't hold it in the lobby, right in the middle of everything, and stick up little ropes to keep us riff-raff out. And I question the school's judgment in allowing this little event to take place. I think I'll not be contributing to the alumni fund after all.Okay, I should be all supportive and stuff, but I have an alternate theory for this.

They may be keeping the area roped off to prevent the judges from being inundated by a plethora of students trying to do the exact thing you wanted to do. How many students are there? Depending on how many students might be interested in kissing up to talking to judges, the judges will be awful busy talking to students (and not each other, which I presume is the primary reason for the get-together).

[Prudence]

Okay, I should be all supportive and stuff, but I have an alternate theory for this.

They may be keeping the area roped off to prevent the judges from being inundated by a plethora of students trying to do the exact thing you wanted to do. How many students are there? Depending on how many students might be interested in kissing up to talking to judges, the judges will be awful busy talking to students (and not each other, which I presume is the primary reason for the get-together).

Except that "students of color" are allowed. The women's law caucus has to let men come to their annual event, but it's okay to have "no whites allowed" events.

[BarTopDancer]

Is it an event put on by the African American student association?

[wolfy999]

I'm babysitting a few reptiles that Kevy Baby is familiar with, sooo.......Found out today the dragons can move REALLY fast! Gave them some greens and kinda cleaned out the old ones and made a new friend quickly! Should these guys have water? I kinda feel sorry for them. I'm just not made to be a nanny to reptiles!

[Prudence]

Is it an event put on by the African American student association?

No, an outside group has rented the space. However, my point remains that the school would not permit the women's law caucus to have their event be women only, because excluding men didn't send the right message that "social justice" is for everyone. Apparently this is an exception, though.

ETA: In three-and-a-half years I have never seen an event here that roped off an area and wouldn't let students network. The school generally promotes all networking opportunities and has to beg students to attend these events. Having a particularly noisy, disruptive event with only certain people permitted - that is held DURING CLASS HOURS - is very unusual, and I can't remember it ever happening before.

[Kevy Baby]

I'm babysitting a few reptiles that Kevy Baby is familiar with, sooo.......Found out today the dragons can move REALLY fast! Gave them some greens and kinda cleaned out the old ones and made a new friend quickly! Should these guys have water? I kinda feel sorry for them. I'm just not made to be a nanny to reptiles!OK, don't panic :)

No, they do not need water. DF soaks them about once a week, which is how they get their water (and from the veggies you are feeding them). They are desert dwellers and used to going periods without water.

I will be stopping by this evening to feed them the live food.

[BarTopDancer]

Poor crickets :(

[€uroMeinke]

No, an outside group has rented the space. However, my point remains that the school would not permit the women's law caucus to have their event be women only, because excluding men didn't send the right message that "social justice" is for everyone. Apparently this is an exception, though.

ETA: In three-and-a-half years I have never seen an event here that roped off an area and wouldn't let students network. The school generally promotes all networking opportunities and has to beg students to attend these events. Having a particularly noisy, disruptive event with only certain people permitted - that is held DURING CLASS HOURS - is very unusual, and I can't remember it ever happening before.

Maybe you can hang a noose outside the library?

[Kevy Baby]

Poor crickets :(And worms

[wolfy999]

What about the Geko? Gave him greens today also, and he was very curious.....

[Kevy Baby]

What about the Geko? Gave him greens today also, and he was very curious.....I'll check on his water tonight (I'll be heading out in about 5 minutes). That should be checked and filled every day.

Pick the gecko up - he has a cool texture - VERY different than the beardies.

[mollywog]

New job! How exciting!

It is pretty exciting! It took me 8 months to find a job after being laid off, but I finally did it. I'm now working for a major cruise line, and once my brain quits spinning from all the info they're cramming into it far too quickly, I think I'm gonna love it!

[mollywog]

Good luck to Mollywog - what's the new job? (my apologies if you posted it earlier)

Thanks! I didn't post it more than a minute or two ago. And I'm sure you just saw that post.

[alphabassettgrrl]

It is pretty exciting! It took me 8 months to find a job after being laid off, but I finally did it. I'm now working for a major cruise line, and once my brain quits spinning from all the info they're cramming into it far too quickly, I think I'm gonna love it!

Cool! Enjoy your new wonderful job. :)

[Moonliner]

*sigh*

Good morning.

Here we go again....

Last Night's news: "Snow predicted for tomorrow starting after the morning rush hour. Road crews are standing by to roll as soon as it starts."

The 6:00am news: "It's snowing! The front moved in earlier than expected and we are getting snow throughout the region. There are already multiple snow related accidents on major roads. No sign of any road crews yet".

It is purty though.....

[Mousey Girl]

*yawn*

I really need to reset my thermostat to warm up the house BEFORE I have to get out of bed.

[Kevy Baby]

*yawn*

I really need to reset my thermostat to warm up the house BEFORE I have to get out of bed.We have a friend who thought it would be funny to set our thermostat to go to 90 at 3:00 in the morning. In the Summer.

We have weird friends.

[Moonliner]

We have a friend who thought it would be funny to set our thermostat to go to 90 at 3:00 in the morning. In the Summer.

We have weird friends.

Weird, but funny. Definitely funny.

[Snowflake]

It is pretty exciting! It took me 8 months to find a job after being laid off, but I finally did it. I'm now working for a major cruise line, and once my brain quits spinning from all the info they're cramming into it far too quickly, I think I'm gonna love it!

Very cool! Congratulations!

The rbian spinning will end shortly and you will be cruising through the new job.

Congrats again! :cheers:

[Snowflake]

*sigh*

Good morning.

Here we go again....

Last Night's news: "Snow predicted for tomorrow starting after the morning rush hour. Road crews are standing by to roll as soon as it starts."

The 6:00am news: "It's snowing! The front moved in earlier than expected and we are getting snow throughout the region. There are already multiple snow related accidents on major roads. No sign of any road crews yet".

It is purty though.....

Moonie

I DO miss the snow, not the ice, but I do miss the purty snow. Can you post a picture for a formerly B.E.C.?

Stay safe adn drive carefully Moonie!

[Kevy Baby]

Snow: it's a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

[wolfy999]

I don't even like to visit it....too darn cold!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Snow is fun. Especially in California, where it comes to visit, but we can leave it at any time.

[JWBear]

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..."

[DreadPirateRoberts]

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..."

We should get some in the local mountains this weekend.

[Morrigoon]

Oh man, I could just see this group at Frasier Park, LOL

[Kevy Baby]

Oh man, I could just see this group at Frasier Park, LOLWhy? Is there a swanky bar up there?

[Pirate Bill]

I just took some Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu and now I'm feeling really sleepy, but I'm at work and can't take a nap.

I hate to disappoint but this is the closest you guys are going to get to me drunk-posting. (Thank you Firefox and your glorious spell checker.)

[Snowflake]

I just took some Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu and now I'm feeling really sleepy, but I'm at work and can't take a nap.

I hate to disappoint but this is the closest you guys are going to get to me drunk-posting. (Thank you Firefox and your glorious spell checker.)

Um, you're not supposed to post in the Soooo thread until after you've read it all. :evil:

Hope you feel better soon.

[Pirate Bill]

I read page 1 and the last 20 or so posts. Doesn't that mean I've read it?

:cakes: mmmmm... pancakes

[katiesue]

I've been shreding paper all afternoon. I love it. There's nothing more satisfying than stacking up bag after bag of shreded paper. It makes me feel like I've accomplished something.

[BarTopDancer]

Just for Kevin

Welcome Back Scotty!!!!!!!

[Kevy Baby]

I read page 1 and the last 20 or so posts. Doesn't that mean I've read it?

:cakes: mmmmm... pancakesNope, you need to read all 15,890 posts.



Actually, with what you read, that pretty much covers it.

[Kevy Baby]

Just for Kevin

Welcome Back Scotty!!!!!!!As in Niedermayer? Is it official? I couldn't find anything other than it is pending and probable.

Certainly couldn't make the season any worse.

[BarTopDancer]

As official as it will get until tonight. (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=11603)

According to Adam Brady's blog on AnaheimDucks.com the Ducks will hold a press conference tonight in which Brian Burke will announce...something.

That's the word from Brady's blog but according to my sources the press conference is to announce that Scott Niedermayer will announce that he is returning to the Anaheim Ducks. He will NOT play in tonight's game but he will give a timetable for his return at his press conference.

[Gemini Cricket]

Cucamonga
Minnetonka
Walla Walla
Titicaca


..and so forth.

[Morrigoon]

Nom nom nom NOT! (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22087790/)

(warning, involves placenta!)

[Kevy Baby]

CucamongaAhem: it's RANCHO Cucamonga. They've incorporated and everything (I used to live there).

And why the list of funny city names?

Finally, don't forget:
Blue Ball, PA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ball,_Lancaster_County,_Pennsylvania)
Intercourse, PA
(http://www.800padutch.com/intercourse.shtml)French Lick, IN
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Lick,_Indiana)Assawoman, VA (http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Assawoman-Virginia.cfm)
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Lick,_Indiana)Spread Eagle, WI
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_Eagle,_Wisconsin)Okay, OK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okay)
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_Eagle,_Wisconsin)

[Mousey Girl]

I have confiscated a Game Boy and a RC car, and I haven't even been home 10 minutes yet.

[Not Afraid]

I have confiscated a basket full of cat toys and changed 2 puppy pads and I haven't been home more than 10 minutes.

[Kevy Baby]

Nom nom nom NOT! (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22087790/)

(warning, involves placenta!)Oh... I thought you said Placentia (http://www.placentia.org/).

[Morrigoon]

I'd say then you were in for a shock but... well, it's you ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Just for Kevin

Welcome Back Scotty!!!!!!!

As in Niedermayer? Is it official? I couldn't find anything other than it is pending and probable.

Certainly couldn't make the season any worse.


As official as it will get until tonight. (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=11603)

Received call from Scott on Sunday saying he'd return. Been making moves for the last few weeks. May have to move someone else.

As far as next year, Scott will have to make a decision on retirement immediately after the season ends. Scott only committed to this season, could return next year but there won't be grace period.

Scott will not travel with the team, will have to train and skate, when the team decides he's fit, he'll play. Burke thinks that's 7-10 days.
And we won!

[Gemini Cricket]

I am at work.
Why am I at work?
Client wanted a late session tonight.
I need to supervise.
Bleh
and
double Bleh!

:D

[figment1986]

Anyone get bored and look at the specs of the next version of the Forum softwear by vBulletin.... its like myspace and crazy searches... I wonder how many forums are going to dive into the upgrades and use them all.. or just upgrade and then use only select changes.

[Moonliner]

Moonie

I DO miss the snow, not the ice, but I do miss the purty snow. Can you post a picture for a formerly B.E.C.?


Can do. Here is my backyard:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Moonliner/PC050329.jpg



It almost makes it hard to be a B.E.C'er this morning.

[Snowflake]

Thanks Moonie, you're right, it sure is purty! We're just having gray old rain here today, or that is what is expected.

[Snowflake]

Appropos of snow....

307

[Prudence]

I have one more class tonight, and then that's it. No more classes to attend.

One of my classes doesn't have a final, so I'm already done with it. The other two are a week from today, and a week from Saturday.

This feels weird.

[Snowflake]

I have one more class tonight, and then that's it. No more classes to attend.

One of my classes doesn't have a final, so I'm already done with it. The other two are a week from today, and a week from Saturday.

This feels weird.

But I will bet soon enough, it will feel really good, too!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Anyone get bored and look at the specs of the next version of the Forum softwear by vBulletin.... its like myspace and crazy searches... I wonder how many forums are going to dive into the upgrades and use them all.. or just upgrade and then use only select changes.Where are you looking? I'm looking at the info on 3.7, and it looks likes nothing more than a few new administrative features and some minor UI enhancements.

ETA: Oops, there's page 1. Okay, more extensive than I thought.

Ugh, the thought of upgrading again....*shudder*

ETA More: I'll say right now that if we were to upgrade, we'd disable most of the new features.

[Kevy Baby]

I have one more class tonight, and then that's it. No more classes to attend.Very soon, you will be like the rest of us and have no class.

[blueerica]

I have one more class tonight, and then that's it. No more classes to attend.

One of my classes doesn't have a final, so I'm already done with it. The other two are a week from today, and a week from Saturday.

This feels weird.

Eeeek!!! I'm so excited for you!! :D

I know. It's anticlimactic in the first person (even in my own experience), but knowing you, even in the limited way I do, this has been a long, long road that has come to an end. Though it may take some time to know which way to turn now, whether you turn left, or you turn right, you'll always have the strength of where you've been.

Me, on the other hand... bleh. I'm a bit relieved that my education is broadly defined, which I suppose is good and bad. Praise Business!

[Kevy Baby]

I remember the last few days of my college education. They CRAWLED...

[€uroMeinke]

My last days of collage were spent at home, working on a performance art piece with Lizzibith and dating Lisa

[BarTopDancer]

I have one more paper and 1.5 years left.

UGH.

[blueerica]

My last days of collage ....

Slip?

:D

[Not Afraid]

That was dating? ;)

[Moonliner]

I have one more paper and 1.5 years left.

UGH.

One and a half years and only one paper to go? Damn girl, college sure has changed since my day.

[€uroMeinke]

Slip?

Entirely Freudian

That was dating? ;)

I wrote something else at first, but I couldn't remember if that started before I had technically graduated

[Prudence]

I am in my last class RIGHT NOW.

[wendybeth]

Whoo hoo, Pru!:cheers:

[CoasterMatt]

I was selected for Employee of the Month today, I'm SO freakin' stoked.

[Alex]

Can you introduce me to Dane Cook?

[Morrigoon]

Awesome!

[Snowflake]

Hooray for Pru, now you're done! Can I stick a fork in you?

[3894]

Um, two full-on Christmas floats with Christmas music blaring from speakers just chugged down our street in rural Wisconsin.

[katiesue]

Congrats Pru and CM!

[Capt Jack]

Um, two full-on Christmas floats with Christmas music blaring from speakers just chugged down our street in rural Wisconsin.

what? no pictures?

[Morrigoon]

Last night I got to Company D and bought their LAST City Hall Olszewski. And that was the only style they had in stock. (Not that I'm complaining!) Guessing they won't get more in during the remainder of the big Christmas sale, so lucky me!

(Shouldn't be spending the money right now, but c'mon an awesome Olszewski piece for less than $100?)

[Morrigoon]

Ugh... because there wasn't enough cancer in my family already...

My dad was just diagnosed with a pre-cancerous condition in his esophagus. Won't know for sure if they caught it in time until he gets a cat scan.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Ugh... because there wasn't enough cancer in my family already...

My dad was just diagnosed with a pre-cancerous condition in his esophagus. Won't know for sure if they caught it in time until he gets a cat scan.

I'm sorry. My Dad had throat cancer about 8 years ago (never smoked). Luckily he was cured (or as cured as you can get). I hope it goes well for your father.

[blueerica]

Won't know for sure if they caught it in time until he gets a cat scan.


meow!

[Snowflake]

Ugh... because there wasn't enough cancer in my family already...

My dad was just diagnosed with a pre-cancerous condition in his esophagus. Won't know for sure if they caught it in time until he gets a cat scan.

Ohh, so sorry to hear this. :(

Please keep us advised

[Morrigoon]

Won't have any more info til either the beginning or end of next week.

[blueerica]

I figured I should say that I was just trying to be a little silly. I've had a lot of the cancer thing around me lately, and it's really starting to bring me down. :-/

So CAT scans = meow!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Congrats to Pru and CM! :)

Me, I have two tests, both on Tuesday, and then I'm free until the middle of January. I also have Nutcracker until Sunday. Then I get to go *ride* my gorgeous new bike.

And go to Disneyland of course.

[JWBear]

It's so dead here this afternoon. I wish I could leave early.

[Kevy Baby]

It's so dead here this afternoon. I wish I could leave early.Go ahead; I give you permission.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I find myself getting into the doldrums here at my job. I am getting bored with it and need a new challenge. Preferably one with task-related challenges rather than dealing-with-a-pain-in-the-ass-boss-related challenges.

[Ponine]

Go ahead; I give you permission.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I find myself getting into the doldrums here at my job. I am getting bored with it and need a new challenge. Preferably one with task-related challenges rather than dealing-with-a-pain-in-the-ass-boss-related challenges.

Oh, come on down here... lets trade.

[Chernabog]

Bouncybouncybouncybouncy!

[Morrigoon]

I'm beginning to question your toaster status...

[Capt Jack]

downright hypnotic

[Prudence]

Don't go overboard on the congrats yet - I still have two finals to take (and pass). It'll be another week-and-a-day until I'm actually done with everything.

[Mousey Girl]

So today, the main boss not only remembered my name, he knew it when he was handing out $50 g/c to Target.

[wolfy999]

Nice...what are you going to spend all that money on?

[RStar]

Why is it that baby food smells alarmingly like cat food????

[Mousey Girl]

Nice...what are you going to spend all that money on?

The Boy. He needs to get something besides video games for Christmas.

[RStar]

The Boy. He needs to get something besides video games for Christmas.

My son would dissagree with you, and he's 20! ;)

[Morrigoon]

Less than 5 hours to get my house clean...and I'm on the internet why?

[RStar]

Less than 5 hours to get my house clean...and I'm on the internet why?

Oh, that's easy! Who here hates cleaning house? *raises hand*

*All others in cyber space raise hands at the very same moment*

There, that's your answer.

Your welcome.

;)

[wolfy999]

Morrigoon may have finally cleaned, but by now, it's a mess again....Hope you had a nice party!

[Mousey Girl]

OMG!
We had a wonderful day at the Park. We did whatever He wanted to do. This meant TSI and Redwood Creek CT. We did some late afternnon shopping and ended up heading back to the car to drop off packages and get our jackets. That is when the rain started. No biggy, we were both about done in. We went back to watch the tree being lit and headed towards home.

It was 7 by the time we hit Castaic. It had started to rain and the temp was dropping. I knew we were in trouble when I saw the road sign cautioning of heavy snow over summit. Then I glanced at my car's thermometer (which reads 3 degs warmer than it actually is) and it said 37 and ice. The flurries stared shortly after that.

I have not been that scared and tense in a long time. By the time we got to Gorman it was really think snow, with high winds, so it seemed like it was snowing sideways, straight into my windshield.

I am just very thankful that I grew out of the stupid driving stage. I slowed way down, put on my hazards (I had never used them so it took me a bit to remember where they were) and white knuckled the steering wheel.


We are home, safe and sound. If my adreneline ever slows down I am going to crash big time.

[wendybeth]

Welcome to my arctic world, MG- now you know why my c.u. title is what it is........ Actually, after the last weird storm we had most of the snow melted, but more is on it's way.

Glad your home safe and sound, and really glad you had such a fun day at the Park!

[wendybeth]

Oh, here's a picture Tori did in art class last week- I just love it. It's freehand, and done in oil pastels and oil pencils.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/wendybeth/tori%20pics/img014.jpg

[wolfy999]

Damn I hate when friends die before the Holidays!

Need virtual hugs!

[Morrigoon]

*hugs*

[wolfy999]

Thanks!

Hugs are needed and welcomed.

[wolfy999]

Couldn't she have waited....till after the New Year?

Sorry, but I'm having a hard time with this.

They aren't even sure what she died from, just every darn Christmas Song reminds me of her.

[Not Afraid]

Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss! ((((HUGS))))


WB, Tori just gets more amazing with her art every time I see a piece of hers! Please give her a big hug from me and tell how impressed I am!

[Disneyphile]

Wolfy - aaaaagh!! Anyone I know? :( I am so, so sorry. Please let us know if there's anything Ken and I can do.

[Snowflake]

[[hugs]] wolfy, so sorry to hear of your loss.

Tori! Totally awesome bunny! Freehand, I'm jealous! That's a wonderful piece!

[RStar]

{{{{{{{{Diane}}}}}}}}}

[katiesue]

Wolfy I'm so sorry for your loss.

WB - Tori is so good. Wow!

[Kevy Baby]

{{{{{{{{{{Wolfy}}}}}}}


___________
WB: Please share with Tori that I think her stuff is awesome!!!

She should draw a picture of Draco in the desert! (I would take a picture for reference, but he has gone down for the Winter).

[CoasterMatt]

{{{Wolfy}}}

[wolfy999]

Thanks everyone....better this morning. Guess it's all the sad Christmas songs I was listening to last night, just made it a bit harder losing someone at this time of year.

Love the bunny also!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

My thoughts are with you, Diane.

WB, Tori knocks my socks off. I love her use of color in the snow and the bark and the branches - everything is multi-colored if you look closely, and she's captured that really well.

[wendybeth]

Hugs from here as well, Wolfy! Eric's dad died the 22nd of December, nearly eleven years ago. It sucked then and it still sucks. We miss him terribly.



Thanks for all the Tori kudos- I'll pass them along! KB, when you can get a pic I know she'd be thrilled to make a drawing of Draco.

[Snowflake]

Soo, I had a nice surprise today, a skype call from Lashbear (who confessed he was, indeed nekid) and damn me, he was on his cam (but I only saw him from the neck up) so I know he was without a shirt]\\ (kitty on the keyboard)

It was fun to see him wave hello and goodbye, I don't think I will get a cam, it will be far too scary if you see me at 6:30 am!

[Disneyphile]

Neighbors suck. :(

Our patio/front porch is currently under construction, so we had to clear everything off two weeks ago and move it to the garage. So, every other day, we've pulled our potted trees out in front of the garage door for some sunshine and fresh air without any issue... until this morning. Ken went to move them back inside, only to find them gone. Apparently, one of our neighbors decided to help themselves to our trees without even asking.

So, we've placed a multi-page banner across our garage door, stating, "Please return our trees." The manager knows nothing, but says he will ask around, and he was rather shocked, because he's lived here for years and there has been no theft from within the complex (the garages are within the gated lot). And, no one threw them in the dumpster either.

It's quite a crappy way to start a week, because as silly as it sounds, we considered them part of the family in a way. I've been growing the avocado tree for the last 5 years after sprouting it from a pit. And, our little lemon tree was just finally starting to fruit, with the first lemon almost ready, and we were totally looking forward to honor it by enjoying a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. And, I bought the little rosemary bush as a house blessing for our new home. :(

I just checked outside again, and the trees still haven't been returned. :( If they don't show up in the next 24 hours, we're going to walk the complex and see if we can see the avocado's branches poking over someone's balcony. If we find it, they're going to hate having me knock on their door. :mad:

[blueerica]

Oh jeez!

I come here for a pick-me-up, and I get to read about friends passing and theft. Well, there's always the ever-talented Tori and her artwork on display to save the moment. ;)

I tease, of course.

[[Wolfy]]

It's not easy to lose someone you're close to, but I suppose that goes without saying. My boyfriend is in Florida at the moment. His grandfather, who raised him, just passed a few days ago and I know it's been really rough on the whole family. My condolences go out to you right now. Unfortunately, Christmas time will feel like this for a while. :-/

DP!
I'd be so p.o.'d right now! I can't believe anyone would have the nerve to do that. I could see if you put the pots closer to the street, but they were by your garage for crying out loud! ARGH! I'm hoping for their safe return, so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labors.

[CoasterMatt]

The cat has now started strafing the litterbox from about 6 feet in the air, that's the only way I describe what I just got to clean up.

[Disneyphile]

Talk about timing!

I went to the bathroom, and decided to peek out the window at our garage. Lo and behold, there was our neighbor (one garage over) very hastily moving the trees from her garage to the front of ours.

So, I opened the window, and called out, "Thank you so much for returning our trees! No worries!"

Well, where I'm naive to think that people are generally good-natured, and gave her the benefit of the doubt that perhaps she pulled them inside to protect them from this morning's wind... she looked up at the window, saw me, and RAN back inside. (At which point my suspicions kicked in as to why she would bolt if it were truly an honest deed or mistake.)

So, I went outside to find only the avocado and rubber trees, both of which are not fruiting. And, to add to my suspicion of ill intent, the center support pole for the avocado was removed.

She has until Ken gets home to return the lemon tree and rosemary, then we knock on their door. I'll still be friendly... but, if they refuse to return the others or play stupid, or not answer their door at all, I'll be calling the manager to sort it out. ;)

Why my naivety has switched to suspicion:

1) She RAN when I very jovially said, "Thanks!"
2) The avocado's pole was removed.
3) The two most valuable plants have yet to be returned, and upon glancing into their garage, are no where to be found. (Maybe they decided to make them gifts?)
4) They have seen those trees sitting outside at various times for the last two weeks, with Ken watering them.

Ken's response was, "Maybe you startled her, and she doesn't speak English." My rebuttal, "She knows enough English to have read the sign on our garage door."

So, tonight's gonna be interesting...

[Kevy Baby]

Can I come over?

[Disneyphile]

Sure, as long as you'll bring your interrogation tools. ;)

17 minutes to go, and the other two still haven't appeared.

The clock's ticking.

(I'm actually kinda tickled pink that I saw the culprit myself.)

[Snowflake]

Well, DP, that really does suck. Lousy neighbors. I hope the others get returned, soon!

[CoasterMatt]

This sounds like an excellent time for another demonstration of waterboarding. :evil:

[Disneyphile]

This sounds like an excellent time for another demonstration of waterboarding. :evil:CIA Tested, Bush Approved! So, it can't be all that bad, right? ;)

It's not even the fact that both plants still missing were about $20 combined. It's the principle of the matter.

And, if they seriously don't respond or refuse, and the manager doesn't get involved, then I'll file a police report with full description of the person I saw. It'd be a sad thing to have a police record over. So, hopefully, they'll be smart enough to return our property.

And, I've now learned to never leave our garage door open for even a minute while unloading groceries. :rolleyes: God only knows what she'd help herself to next.

This mess kinda makes me want to make a special holiday fruitcake laced with laxatives and leave it on their doorstep. :evil:

[lashbear]

So, tonight's gonna be interesting...
Go all Zen-Judge-Judy on her.......:snap:

[lashbear]

Soo, I had a nice surprise today, a skype call from Lashbear (who confessed he was, indeed nekid) and damn me, he was on his cam (but I only saw him from the neck up) so I know he was without a shirt]\\ (kitty on the keyboard)

It was fun to see him wave hello and goodbye, I don't think I will get a cam, it will be far too scary if you see me at 6:30 am!
LOL !!!! You can wear a mask if you like !!! :p

Actually, I was wearing a LoT Thong too...... :eek:

[JWBear]

Wolfy, We lost my sister 3 years ago on 12/13. I know how you must be feeling. <<HUGS>>

[alphabassettgrrl]

**hugs** to Wolfy. That's hard. Common, but hard.

Goonie- hope your party went well!

DP- that stinks.

Me? I am *finally* home from the Nutcracker load-out that took about twice as long as it really should have. Stupid set. Stupid people. All is better now, because I have been fed and my whiskey glass is filled.

I should have known, though- it's Dark Moon. Things go odd then.

[blueerica]

DP - I need updates!

:p

[Prudence]

Both my dad's parents died in December - conveniently timed so that the funeral would be during the first blizzard of the year. We are nothing if not a thoughtful lot.

It's hard sometimes, because so many of our existing traditions (like specific ornaments or holiday foods) or memories (they used to send a big box o' cow every Christmas, and my grandfather's birthday was Christmas day).

However, as years have gone on, and the pain isn't as sharp, Christmas is a time I always remember them, and what a profound influence they had on my life. Ryan got to meet my grandmother a few months before she died, and I'm so grateful for that.

Heck, whenever I play a Christmas carol on the piano I remember how much my Grandma Edith enjoyed when I used to make her tapes of those carols to send to her, and how much she loved those silly tapes.

Bittersweet, but good memories, and an annual trigger.

[wendybeth]

Tori wanted me to tell you all thank you, and she can't wait until she's old enough to join the site. :)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Tori wanted me to tell you all thank you, and she can't wait until she's old enough to join the site. :)

Be careful. KB might make one of those tickertape things for his signature.

[JoshAlves]

I've been here for days... reading this thread.... apparently this completes my initiation

[BarTopDancer]

I've been here for days... reading this thread.... apparently this completes my initiation

Sucker! I mean congratulations! :cheers: :snap:

[Morrigoon]

You actually read the entire "Sooo..." thread? Somebody get this man some bacon and a martini, stat!

[Disneyphile]

So, we knocked on their door last night. They conveniently had all exterior lights turned off, but we could see the TV flickering. They refused to answer.

So, we walked away, talking loudly enough for them to hear.

"Well, I was hoping to thank them for taking care of our trees in the wind, but I guess they really were trying to steal them instead. I sure hope the other two show up by morning, because I'd really hate calling the police department for something so stupid. But, I will if I have to, I guess."

The lemon tree and rosemary bush were outside our garage this morning. ;)

[Not Afraid]

I've been here for days... reading this thread.... apparently this completes my initiation

Yes, consider yourself, er, "informed" of our "normal" practices. Now relax and have a drink on the house.:cheers:

[Morrigoon]

Hahah... nice.

What great neighbors (eyeroll)

[blueerica]

Oh my goodness, DP!

I'm so glad you updated.. I've been rather curious. Hehe... yes, I have better stuff to do... ;)

[Disneyphile]

I'm debating on whether or not to inform the manager, just in case it happens to someone else.

But, it might not, because I think I already scared them into their next life. :evil:

[Ghoulish Delight]

The week we took ownership of our new place, we had a rug stolen from out carport. Never found out who did it. Fortunately, since it was a matter of UPS leaving it in our carport while we were out of town, we got a free replacement, but damnit that's a sh!tty welcome to the neighborhood. Glad you got some justice DP ( yes, I consider riddling the a-holes responsible with guilt a form of justice).

ETA: I would definitely inform management. That's some bullsh!t, they'll be glad to be aware that one of their tenants is a thief.

[Kevy Baby]

Yes, consider yourself, er, "informed" of our "normal" practices. Now relax and have a drink on the house.:cheers:Informed?!? The poor boy must be brain damaged from the experience ;)

I'm debating on whether or not to inform the manager, just in case it happens to someone else.Yes. Let them know that no follow-through is needed on this incident (unless management warrants it), but it is good for them to have this in the record (in case anything else ever comes up again).

[blueerica]

So, due to unfortunate circumstances for J's grandfather, J used up the remained of his sick/vacation days and will be flying out here on the 31st at 9PM. We leave the next day. :(

I was hoping he'd have more time to see some of his old friends out here. :(

[Disneyphile]

We leave the next day. :(Only after consuming mass amounts of New Year's Bacon, I hope.

[Snowflake]

I've been here for days... reading this thread.... apparently this completes my initiation

Well, if so, you must be the first one to do it~! :cheers:

[Snowflake]

I'm debating on whether or not to inform the manager, just in case it happens to someone else.

But, it might not, because I think I already scared them into their next life. :evil:

I would absolutely inform the manager. This is something they need to be informed of, if it happened once, it can happen to someone else again.