Soooo....

[BarTopDancer]

YAY!

[katiesue]

Congratulations LSPE!!!

[blueerica]

Huzzah for LSPE and my peeps at Jetset!

[CoasterMatt]

WOOHOO!!! :cheers:

[Not Afraid]

We got it, we got it, we got it, we got it!!!!! I'm thrilled! It was the first proposal I really did from bisque to cashews (I worked so hard on it!) and we got it! (I am so excited to produce it!)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! AH told me a bit about it this weekend and about how hard you worked on it! I'm VERY proud of you!!!!!!

[alphabassettgrrl]

We got it, we got it, we got it, we got it!!!!!
Hurray hurray hurray!!!!!

Lisa, I'm glad Thurston is feeling better.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

We got it, we got it, we got it, we got it!!!!! I'm thrilled! It was the first proposal I really did from bisque to cashews (I worked so hard on it!) and we got it! (I am so excited to produce it!)

Congratulations!

I've never heard the phrase "from bisque to cashews" before.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Congratulations!

I've never heard the phrase "from bisque to cashews" before.A.K.A "soup to nuts".

Mazel Tov, LSPE!

[Kevy Baby]

Marisa Tormei is freakin' hot (My Cousin Vinnie is on). That is all.

Oh, and congrats to LSPE!

[Mousey Girl]

Stupid question time...
The dress I bought for the wedding (the one that I am going to in March) is black lace over a reddish lining. When I mentioned it at work everyone freaked out and said that you can't wear red to a wedding. They also said that the black was fine since it was an evening wedding.

This makes no sense to me. My sister's wedding was black & red. No one said anything about no red at a wedding back then. It isn't like the red is an "in-your-face" fire engine red.

So the question is, should I go ahead and wear this great dress, that looks good on me, or should I try to find something else?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Err, that sounds like a load of hooey.

[Kevy Baby]

If it were a "red dress", I might agree

http://www.bestpromdresses.com/shop/prodimages/jovani-1988149-red.jpg.jpg
But it sounds like a black dress WITH red.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BWVIPR2BL._AA280_.jpg
I think you are okay.

[Not Afraid]

If it was 1969, iI'd caution you against wearing either black or red. Since it's well beyond 1969, I think you're fine.

[JWBear]

If it were a "red dress", I might agree

http://www.bestpromdresses.com/shop/prodimages/jovani-1988149-red.jpg.jpg
But it sounds like a black dress WITH red.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BWVIPR2BL._AA280_.jpg
I think you are okay.

Fashion tips, Kevy?! Don't tell me you're coming down with a case of the gays!

[JWBear]

Oh... And wear what you want, MG. It sounds lovely.

[Mousey Girl]

Thank you!
This is the dress:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n292/mousey345/1349844.jpg

I know it sounds petty, but it is the first dress I have bought in a long time.

[CoasterMatt]

nice dress

[wendybeth]

Your dress choice is more than fine, MG- it is entirely appropriate given the time of day and the time of year. (I do tons of weddings and am very up to date on trends and etiquette). I think it will look lovely on you.:cheers:

[Mousey Girl]

Thank you. I thought it was pretty, and then when everyone started saying I couldn't wear red... I felt horrible.

[wendybeth]

Go, have fun, and it anyone gives you **** tell them you already cleared it with Miss Manners and she told you only a backwoods redneck moron would think it wasn't appropriate.

[Disneyphile]

We got it, we got it, we got it, we got it!!!!! I'm thrilled! It was the first proposal I really did from bisque to cashews (I worked so hard on it!) and we got it! (I am so excited to produce it!)Duuuuuuuuuuuuude!!!!!!! :snap:

I want a full report!

[Alex]

I'd say go ahead and wear it. But then I generally don't give a damn about traditions and superstitions. I wasn't aware of any general prohibition on wearing red but doing a quick Google search I see that it isn't an uncommon issue.

If you're concerned about it, I'd suggest asking the bride since hers is the only opinion you really have any reason to care about. Just tell her you found a dress you love but it is red/black and you know some more traditional viewpoints wouldn't approve and does she care.

Odds are she doesn't, but on the other hand if she does there have been far stupider bridezilla-triggered friendship schisms than that would be.

[Snowflake]

We got it, we got it, we got it, we got it!!!!! I'm thrilled! It was the first proposal I really did from bisque to cashews (I worked so hard on it!) and we got it! (I am so excited to produce it!)

Well, YAY! Or more precisely, YAY!!!! :snap:

[Snowflake]

Thank you!
This is the dress:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n292/mousey345/1349844.jpg

I know it sounds petty, but it is the first dress I have bought in a long time.

Very pretty and you will look fab! Wear it proudly! :snap:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The only color I won't wear to a wedding is white. I'd never heard the kabosh on red before.

I have a sexy red dress that I wore to at least 3 weddings. I also wore reddish-burgandy as a bridesmaid, then wore THAT dress to at least 2 more weddings.

Love your dress - unless the bride is a good friend who is (oddly) traditional, go for it.

[Kevy Baby]

Fashion tips, Kevy?! Don't tell me you're coming down with a case of the gays!Nah; Susan sez I am just a big girl.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

It's a BEAUTIFUL dress, MG, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it for a wedding. Vivid colors are no longer frowned upon, and yours isn't overwhelmingly vivid anyway (since it's masked by the black lace.) But it IS lovely!

[BarTopDancer]

Beautiful dress. Go wear it!

[Moonliner]

All this wedding talk.... I'm happy to be in "The Wedding Gap"

By now everyone I know that's a gonna get hitched is hitched and the kids are still years away from this subject. No weddings on the horizon for me anytime soon.

[blueerica]

The dress is fantastic, MG! Wear it, wear it, wear it!

CP's rules are pretty correct - no white, but anything else goes.

And for me, I tend to get a bit of a stick up my ass about this sort of thing in the opposite direction. If the dress was a big enough deal that it would be shocking, horrible, or worse, ruin any friendships, well, then screw them for being a bride-zilla, mom-zilla or whatever else.

But that's just me, and I understand your concern. I have been in a similar position (which caused my current opinion).

[Strangler Lewis]

We got it, we got it, we got it, we got it!!!!! I'm thrilled! It was the first proposal I really did from bisque to cashews (I worked so hard on it!) and we got it! (I am so excited to produce it!)

Congratulations! Is "we" Jetset or you and Tom? Either way, much applause.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

(The "we" who got the project is Jetset. Though the Powerswaterworks/Significant Chicken production companies are collaborating on something right now, too - but unfortunately, the Mouse isn't paying our way on that one, heh.)

And, thank you all, for cheering us on! I'm still feeling excited this morning. (Not sure it will go away.)

[Alex]

If the dress was a big enough deal that it would be shocking, horrible, or worse, ruin any friendships, well, then screw them for being a bride-zilla, mom-zilla or whatever else. .

I agree. But to the degree that there is any opinion that matters, the bride is the only one. Which is why I suggest asking her instead of us.

Whether the dress is appropriate for weddings in general has nothing to do with whether this bride thinks it is appropriate for hers.

[Disneyphile]

LSPE, I'm still dying to know the backstory on the "Significant Chicken" thing. ;) It's such a cute production name.

UPDATE ON MOM: The good news: The biopsy of the blockage came back benign. Turns out to be a completely pinched intestine due to fat compression from obesity, lack of activity, and bad eating habits/diet. The not-so-good news: There are some shadows near the original cancer site that still concerns the doctor, so once the blockage is removed, they'll have to scope again and run another biopsy from that area. So, we're not out of the woods just yet, but the doctor has finally shut up about timeframes. However, my dad just told me that my mother has not gone to a single post-cancer check-up. :mad: In the meantime, they're attempting to reopen the blockage by feeding her some small amounts of food.

Anyone got a ham I can borrow?

[Brigitte]

We just made one last weekend, so sorry, we're out ;)

Great news though that it wasn't as bad as it could have been!

[wendybeth]

Hey, we just had ham last night!:D

DP, I'm glad they found it was benign, and hopefully this will encourage your mom to be more vigilant about her health. Fingers and toesies crossed for the other tests!

[blueerica]

Yikes, DP! I hope your mom bucks up and starts getting this kind of thing checked... fear be damned!

[Not Afraid]

You know, I understand the fear factor but she needs to go to her check ups. The little victories that come with each visit - hearing the words "no sign of cancer, see you in another year" make the fear seem like nothing. AND, it holds a lot of weight for the coming year.

[Stan4dSteph]

My apartment is all packed up, mostly in storage. My flight is booked one week from today.

[lashbear]

We're planning Japan and it's all coming together like a jigsaw ! I love planning. :D

[BarTopDancer]

I love it when a plan comes together.

[Ghoulish Delight]

For those with good visual/spatial acuity...

http://www.addictinggames.com/dupligon.html

I got a B+, with my best individual level being and A- on the 2nd level.

[wendybeth]

Won't open the game- it just keeps loading the same monkey page.:rolleyes:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Won't open the game- it just keeps loading the same monkey page.:rolleyes:
Click "play" (but don't click "visit my site" after that)

[wendybeth]

I did- it just reloads the same page. I scrolled down to the game, clicked on it, and that stupid monkey page and 'play' pops up; clicked on that, and the same thing all over again. Maybe it's my browser?

[Alex]

A- overall with B+ A- B+ A- on the individual levels. Had one A+ and one C everything else was from B+ to A.

[wendybeth]

Finally got it to load- got a B+. Fun!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

So I posted this in the Oscar Short swanking thread, but I realized that the people who'd likely benefit from it may already have written off the thread as LA-centric. Just in case that's true, I'm re-posting it here, so as many of the out-of-towners as possible might benefit.

And, also, a very cool update for people who aren't living in or around the city of angels, the [Oscar-nominated animated and live action short] films are playing in a whole lot of other cities that week, too. You can see the full list of theaters here (http://magpictures.com/dates.aspx?id=5c159792-0633-45c1-86f1-262e040173ef), but heads-up to our LoT pals that there are screenings in San Diego, Berkeley, San Francisco, Sacramento, Tucson, Lake Worth FL, Portland and Seattle among others.

This is always my favorite movie outing, and I heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys animation, has a short attention span, is interested in creative and interesting storytelling, or who just wants to be entertained.

[Stan4dSteph]

Thanks for that! Unfortunately I'll be gone before it opens here, but I'll mention it to some friends who might be interested.

[Alex]

Cool. I'll have to try and remember that. It would be very odd to go into Oscar night with an actual opinion on the shorts categories.

[blueerica]

Well, yesterday was awesome...

All day, I felt just out-of-whack. My ears were popping, I was stuffy, but I didn't have a headache. Same story today, and I think I'm just finally having a head cold without the headache of actual responsibility beyond finding jobs to apply for and doing some work if I want to. I'm just hoping it doesn't get worse, though the oddness seems more odd today. With a Job Expo (featuring a few employers that I'd love to work with out here) on Friday, I am trying to focus on feeling better so I can brave the awful road conditions out here... which brings me to my next "yesterday rocked" story.

So, last night, J and I had tickets for two Sundance "Best of the Fest" showings. With me not feeling so hot and J being tired for some reason, we were going to give away our tickets for the 9:30 show and just go to the 6:30 show, Captain Abu Raed (http://www.captainaburaed.com/). (IMDb link here (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1017428/)) We were both so excited to see it. Well, on his way home, he had trouble getting off base due to the high winds and icy conditions. After getting off hase, people were sliding all around the roads, making his trip home take even longer. He got home at a time that would have been 'pushing it' had it been great weather. With this unusually crappy weather, it was just too dangerous, and we decided to make it a night at home.

On the bright side, we're safe and I didn't get more sick.

But I wanted to see that movie!

[Snowflake]

This is always my favorite movie outing, and I heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys animation, has a short attention span, is interested in creative and interesting storytelling, or who just wants to be entertained.

I thoroughly enjoyed my outing when I was in LA for it. Embarcadero Center, a hop skip and jump from me, I'm there! Thanks LSPE!

[Snowflake]

So, I got the bronchial croup from my office buddy, home today, breathing steam trying to loosen things up. Sigh, 3rd cold in as many months. Bah!

[Snowflake]

Better you are safe BE, hope you feel better soon!

[Disneyphile]

I just signed up for new awesome cheap web hosting for my business that will include dynamic features for my site.

Unfortunately, it takes up to 24 hours to give me access.

Dammit. I wanna play nooooooooooooooow!

[Morrigoon]

I had too much for lunch. But it's been years since I've gone to a Cheesecake Factory (mostly because they tend to be in crowded touristy areas, which Fashion Island is, except for lunchtime on a mid-week day).

Waiter took forever and made me late back though. But the pasta was terrific. And it had bacon.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Well, I can't vote next week. "Those who get to the mailbox before me" decided to toss my booklet with where I need to go to vote. The problem is I don't know if it was under my old addy or the new one or I'd know where to go by checking online.

[katiesue]

Well, I can't vote next week. "Those who get to the mailbox before me" decided to toss my booklet with where I need to go to vote. The problem is I don't know if it was under my old addy or the new one or I'd know where to go by checking online.

A friend had a similiar issue a few years ago. She just called the registrar of voters and they could tell her what was on file and where to go.

[Alex]

What county are you in?

[blueerica]

I used to work the polling stations (something I got into inadvertently after I was wrongly denied my ability to vote by the people working at my polls). There is a way for you to be able to do it - heck, you can even go to 'not your correct station' and there are ways they can have you vote legally, it's just a bit more complicated than going the 'normal' way.

I wish I could remember how you do it, but there is a way, I'm just pulling a blank on the specifics! Gah!

[Morrigoon]

Does anybody have any REAL info on the Indian Gaming propositions? I'd love to hear what's actually going on there.

[Alex]

State wants money. Some casinos were willing to give state more money in exchange for expanded agreements on how big their casino operations were and also some relief from certain environmental impact requirements.

These deals are unfair to other small casino running tribes operating in sparsely populated areas but the funding of the opposition is mostly from Vegas gambling interests that really don't want to see the SD and Palm Springs area casinos get bigger.


Beyond that I don't care. My view is it doesn't really matter. The Indians can legalize rape and the selling of crack to infants for all I care. It is their land, they make the rules and my preference would be that we have absolutely nothing to say in the matter. So I'll vote yes on anything any of them want.

This is one of the rare exceptions to my otherwise pretty solid "vote no on all initiatives regardless of merit since I don't approve of the initiative process" rule.

[Morrigoon]

Well, I'm just very suspicious of anything related to Indian Gaming after the stunt they tried to pull last time where they were touting some bill as getting them to "pay their fair share" (I hate that phrase), but in exchange, and what they didn't want to tell you, was that part of the initiative basically FORCED the state into perpetual renewals of the gaming agreements. Forced. As is why bother going to the trouble of "renewing" since it was for all intents and purposes perpetual and the state would no longer be able to end them.

So now I look at anything involving gaming very closely. I mean, I'm all for revenues, but I consider at what cost.

edit: okay, I'm starting a thread for this in the proper forum so we don't hijack the Sooo... thread

[Alex]

Understandable, but like I said, I'm of the opinion that the tribes shouldn't even have to have gaming agreements with the state, let alone have to go through a hassle to renew them.

So I'm an easy sell.

Plus, anything that puts legal blackjack and poker tables closer to my apartment is a net positive increase of good in the world so far as I'm concerned.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Thanks for the pointers re: polling place everyone. I'll make the call and see.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Beyond that I don't care. My view is it doesn't really matter. The Indians can legalize rape and the selling of crack to infants for all I care. It is their land, they make the rules and my preference would be that we have absolutely nothing to say in the matter. So I'll vote yes on anything any of them want.

Yeah, I've never really understood the concept of, "We've given them sovereign land...but we're going to pass laws that govern how they run it." It's either sovereign or it ain't.

[blueerica]

It's either sovereign or it ain't.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

I sure is glad we gots them Injuns duped into giving us their money! ;) (Smilie inserted for "I'm being sarcastic" effect)

[Kevy Baby]

...where I need to go...I would be happy to tell you where to go :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Yesterday, at the park, I was near the exit to the Haunted Mansion and saw a lady looking at her map with her child.
"Okay, it looks like we're in Cooter Country." She said. "I mean, Critter Country."
I laughed.
:D

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I would be happy to tell you where to go :D
I thought you already did?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ding! Ding! Ding!Wow, you can hear those 7000 new slot machines all the way in Utah!

[JWBear]

Wow, you can hear those 7000 new slot machines all the way in Utah!

What went through my head was:

Ding! Ding! Ding! went the trolley!

[Kevy Baby]

Clang! Clang! Clang!

[Ghoulish Delight]

In other earth-shattering Utah news:

According to what is I'm sure a highly accurate and scientific poll of Wii users that bother to play with the "Everybody Votes" channel, Utah is the only state in the union where more than 50% of the population claims to be able to do a cartwheel.

Back to you, Chuck.

[Sohrshah]

So... I now live in Lake Forest, CA. All you swanky locals are going to have to show me around before I get lost in the Red Room.

:D

[Kevy Baby]

So... I now live in Lake Forest, CA. All you swanky locals are going to have to show me around before I get lost in the Red Room.

:DSure, no problem.

Over there is In N Out. On your right is the Post Office. And just around the bend is the local high school.

[Gemini Cricket]

So... I now live in Lake Forest, CA. All you swanky locals are going to have to show me around before I get lost in the Red Room.

:D
Congrats!
:)

[BarTopDancer]

Chipotle is at El Toro and Rockfield.

The Target on Santa Margarita Pkwy is better than the one on Portola (near the Wal-Mart) and the one at Alicia and the 5 sucks.

[katiesue]

So my Mom lands at 9 PM. Come home, start cleaning. Put a load in the washer. Go back in there and some weird error reading on my washer. Great. Try it again, no sound of water going in. Come in and check the other faucets - yup no water.

Call the after hours. Water main break. So can't clean very well with no water. Then the hot water heater starts making this high pitched, loud squeaky noise. Call after hours again. They send the guy over and it stops literally as he's at the door. No water until a minimum after midnight.

Ugh!

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm getting katiesue and BTDs posts a mixed up. Same avatar.
:D

Sorry about your water, k.

[CoasterMatt]

Katiesue's water broke?

[Moonliner]

I'm getting katiesue and BTDs posts a mixed up. Same avatar.
:D

Sorry about your water, k.

Yeah, that can get damn confusing.

[BarTopDancer]

Aww how cute. Moonie wants to be cool like me and KS!

[katiesue]

If my water broke then that ole immaculate conception concept might actually turn out to be true.

Wait who am I?

[Not Afraid]

What is it with water today? I had 3 clients houses without water. Now I get home to KatieSue's post. The Water Gods Must Be Crazy!

[Moonliner]

Aww how cute. Moonie wants to be cool like me and KS!

Yo, Yo, Yo, what you mean "wants"? I'm Cool. I'm down with Garth. I loved her in the 90210, word.

[BarTopDancer]

That would be JENNIE Garth. Not GARTH Brooks.

Who sings about his Friends in Low places and the beaches of Cheyenne, which is where they go after the Rodeo and a Beer Run. I don't know about you, but KS and I are Shameless.

[katiesue]

I don't know about you, but KS and I are Shameless.

This is completely true.

[katiesue]

And Swanie too (she gets all cranky when we snub her)

[Moonliner]

That would be JENNIE Garth. Not GARTH Brooks.

Who sings about his Friends in Low places ....

Hey, if that ain't me I don't know what is! :D

[Gemini Cricket]

When in Rome...
:D

[Gemini Cricket]

I had a dream the other night that I slept with Garth Brooks.
It was nice.
;)

[CoasterMatt]

That was pretty fun hearing Cowboy Hat man sing a Billy Joel song. :D

[BarTopDancer]

And Swanie too (she gets all cranky when we snub her)

Woman can't drink!

[Moonliner]

I had a dream the other night that I slept with Garth Brooks.
It was nice.
;)

Weird. I could have the exact same dream but yet have a totally different response to it.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Then the hot water heater starts making this high pitched, loud squeaky noise. Call after hours again. They send the guy over and it stops literally as he's at the door. No water until a minimum after midnight.

Ugh!


Sorry to hear that. If the water is off, you might want to turn off the water heater. If it's an electric water heater, and there is a heating element near the top of the water heater, it will burn out if the water level goes below it.

[figment1986]

My fox.. (Fox 13 Tampa bay) just aired a story about the Disneyland Dream Suite...

amazing... a Florida news station airing a story...

[katiesue]

Sorry to hear that. If the water is off, you might want to turn off the water heater. If it's an electric water heater, and there is a heating element near the top of the water heater, it will burn out if the water level goes below it.

It's gas. The maintenance guy was here and said it's fine. It will auto shut off if it starts to overheat.

That or I die in a gas explosion.

[Gemini Cricket]

Weird. I could have the exact same dream but yet have a totally different response to it.
Not weird at all. You're a straight. I'm a gay. It ain't exactly Calculus.
:D

[Kevy Baby]

I love adding to the confusion

(And mine is cleaner)

[MouseWife]

It's gas. The maintenance guy was here and said it's fine. It will auto shut off if it starts to overheat.

That or I die in a gas explosion.


Egads!!! I just read these last few posts....a few weeks ago we had no water....don't know if this situation would have applied but before that a plumber was pointing out our water heater and saying it needed some type of release thing-a-ma-jig or else if something happened we could have a problem with it overheating or something.

Damn. I should pay better attention. In my defense, I was terribly ill when he came by. And, he turned out to be a shiester. :mad: Haven't called him back.

Glad to hear all is well. Right?

GC~ a dream about Garth Brooks? Now what brought that on? Were you a fan before all of the subliminal suggestions? :D Just curious. Cause I once had a dream about Kid Rock. Thank God I awoke prior to anything really happening....I never ever ever ever had a positive thought about that man....

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Egads!!! I just read these last few posts....a few weeks ago we had no water....don't know if this situation would have applied but before that a plumber was pointing out our water heater and saying it needed some type of release thing-a-ma-jig or else if something happened we could have a problem with it overheating or something.


I think your plumber was talking about a Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/PressureRelief.htm). Here (http://www.safteng.net/Accident%20Photos/Hot%20Water%20heater%20explosion.htm) are some good pictures of what can happen if if fails.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Sigh. Given the opportunity, do you go to Orlando for two days (well, redeye landing Saturday morning, redeye out Sunday night) because the fates have aligned so you can have a last hurrah with your soon-to-be expat family? Or do you try to see them some other time and save your money for an Orlando trip later on?

I ask because... that seems to be the situation here. Tom's new gig (you'll love it but I'll let him tell you about it) will allow him to take that weekend (and pretty much that specific weekend only; fates aligned) off but no other days around it. I could take an extra day or two there, but I'm sad that I'd miss him, and that we'd be rushed trying to cram in his first WDW experience in just two days there. And not even two full days... I couldn't, for instance, take him to Boma one night and see IlllumiNations another night. (And I know better than to imagine we could swing both.)

But then, I am reminded that the trip isn't about him, it's about the expat family. I would really like to see them before they depart for Milan.

Nevertheless, we're just not a vacation-without-each-other couple, and those two days are going to be whirlwind. I probably have the vacation days available to go back, but we have broader travel interests than going to Orlando twice in one year.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Oh, 2 days would never be enough for me. ;) But I don't think I would consider that a vacation at all nor a "two times this year" since the focus realy isn't the Parks.

My .02

[wendybeth]

News from the Frozen North:

We're getting hit with another major storm; outside, the wind is howling and snow is pouring. Can anyone say 10 foot drifts? The area schools are still closed, which is virtually unheard of up here, especially for this duration. They gave up and said no classes until next week. I may try to go to work tomorrow, but if we get more than 3-4 inches of snow I'm stuck home. I'll be sure to post more pics so all you SoCal people can mock me.

[MouseWife]

I think your plumber was talking about a Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/PressureRelief.htm). Here (http://www.safteng.net/Accident%20Photos/Hot%20Water%20heater%20explosion.htm) are some good pictures of what can happen if if fails.


YIKES!!! Yes, that is what he said we need. We have the valve part, just not the tube part. Which, he said would leave water to shoot all over the place, burning us. He never said all of that would happen!!!! Is this a legally required piece???

Oh, and, I found out what was driving the cat nuts...a mouse! Hopefully just one. Damnit.

[blueerica]

Ugh, WB! We're expecting more here, which is starting to become depressing. I'd rather have one giant storm that keeps everything from moving than one that keeps me digging out my car when I want to go somewhere and makes everything really dangerous on the roads. I think we're getting you're follow-up storms... :( It's as though the weather is mocking my noobie-ness out here. Snow, snow, snow... glimmer of hope... haha! More snow!

Still feeling under the weather out here. The head cold is slowly getting worse, and I'm not sure what's up with it. I am still going to try to make it out to a job expo in south Salt Lake, which is quite a distance, mostly because there are a couple of companies attending that I am really interested in meeting face-to-face. The snowy/icy roads aren't making it any more appealing, so we'll see how the weather pans out for tomorrow morning.

[BarTopDancer]

Wendy! Don't go out! They're having avalanches!

[BarTopDancer]

Well I'm not sure why I care, or why I am posting this but BritBrit has been committed to UCLA under a 5150.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

YIKES!!! Yes, that is what he said we need. We have the valve part, just not the tube part. Which, he said would leave water to shoot all over the place, burning us. He never said all of that would happen!!!! Is this a legally required piece???

The valve is the important part for safety, so you are ok. The tube just keeps any overflow water from doing any water damage.

[Not Afraid]

Well I'm not sure why I care, or why I am posting this but BritBrit has been committed to UCLA under a 5150.

Ooooh, 72 whole hours in the hold. I wonder if they can cure her in that time.:rolleyes:

[Kevy Baby]

Here (http://www.safteng.net/Accident%20Photos/Hot%20Water%20heater%20explosion.htm) are some good pictures of what can happen if if fails.Cool... I lurves me some destruction photos.

[cirquelover]

Wendy- stay safe and warm indoors. I saw the avalanches last night and thought of you. I hoped you were all safe and at home. Doesn't hot chocolate sound good right about now?

We are lucky our storm has already passed through with the snow. The wind is nasty though abd makes the child paranoid. He walks around with a flashlight just in case the power goes out! I see the Cascades are getting hit pretty hard though.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I think your plumber was talking about a Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/PressureRelief.htm). Here (http://www.safteng.net/Accident%20Photos/Hot%20Water%20heater%20explosion.htm) are some good pictures of what can happen if if fails.
One of the best recent episodes of Myth Busters.

[wendybeth]

I think the avalanches are all over in Pru's part of the state, although there may be some going on at the ski resorts here that I haven't read about yet. We got about three inches of snow, which isn't too bad but considering they haven't plowed our hill yet makes traveling to work out of the question. We're also supposed to be getting more snow until later this afternoon. Hey, Erica- what say you and I skip out of this snowy crap and head to warmer climes- like Fiji?:cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

I think your plumber was talking about a Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/PressureRelief.htm). Here (http://www.safteng.net/Accident%20Photos/Hot%20Water%20heater%20explosion.htm) are some good pictures of what can happen if if fails.

Oops!

[BarTopDancer]

Hey, Erica- what say you and I skip out of this snowy crap and head to warmer climes- like Fiji?:cheers:

Or... Sunny Southern California?

[katiesue]

I've got water - woo hoo!

[BarTopDancer]

Beer Run over that picture looks funny!

[blueerica]

Hey, Erica- what say you and I skip out of this snowy crap and head to warmer climes- like Fiji?:cheers:



Mmmm Fiji... warm... Or we could go to Australia and visit Lash & Stoat. I think it's supposed to be something like summer there, right?

[BarTopDancer]

Mmmm Fiji... warm... Or we could go to Australia and visit Lash & Stoat. I think it's supposed to be something like summer there, right?

Humm.. I'm on for that trip!

[MouseWife]

The valve is the important part for safety, so you are ok. The tube just keeps any overflow water from doing any water damage.


Whew! Thank you for posting that!! Now we just have to clean the garage in the event that anything does ever happen.....

The Aussies are just heading back to school...it is their 'fall' time of the year. Trips me out to hear about my friend at the beaches, pool, while back here it is cold!! {no avalanches here, though...}

Brit in a 5150. Hmm. Well, can't she leave if she wants? Even if they have her in there can't she just leave? Unless someone else {maybe in charge of her? I don't know...} signed some papers? The thing is yep, 72 hours isn't enough. If she will stay, and, take the meds they prescribe {which can take up to 2 weeks to work/have effect} and have counseling and therapy, maybe, just maybe that will help. But, she also has to fix things at home, grow up.

I know she is f'd up, I really hope though, for the sake of her mere being a human and the fact she has kids {what a sad legacy to leave for them} this works out.

Went for a walk with my buddy this morning {we've been going for almost two weeks now, I think, if not more, except weekends}. She has problems with her feet and she doesn't move at a very quick pace. I promised I would not kill her, that I will walk slowly up hills and that I will pay attention to her breathing. Well. I noticed that she is not breathing as heavy and we actually arrived home earlier than usual but we left later!!!!

I can't wait to tell her. She will be so happy and I am so proud of her.

Is anyone else here on a weight loss/exercise program with a buddy? I am trying.

[madmonkeygirl]

MouseWife i am on a diet. Been almost 4 weeks tomorrow actually. No sodas, no fast foods, etc. I've lost some weight and inches off. I need to exercise more though. but hey it's a start. And i don't even crave french fries either. Burgers now and then but the craving will subside. Just the whole warm weather spring then summer and shorts, tank tops, bathing suit. So ya that did motivate me. I admit it i let myself go the past couple of years and wanted to make a change.

[BarTopDancer]

Brit in a 5150. Hmm. Well, can't she leave if she wants? Even if they have her in there can't she just leave? Unless someone else {maybe in charge of her? I don't know...} signed some papers? The thing is yep, 72 hours isn't enough. If she will stay, and, take the meds they prescribe {which can take up to 2 weeks to work/have effect} and have counseling and therapy, maybe, just maybe that will help. But, she also has to fix things at home, grow up.

She can't leave - the 5150 is a danger to self or others and is signed off on by a judge. She can't be forced to take medication or participate but if she doesn't, they can extend to a 14 day hold where they can forcefully medicate.

[BarTopDancer]

On the diet/exercise note -

For the most part I cut out high fructose corn syrup. I do notice a difference in how I feel if I eat something with it in (I look after the fact, not before - it's not a placebo effect).

I'm also back running 4-5 times a week.

[madmonkeygirl]

I can not wait til April and wearing tank tops and shorts. :) Finally to look good in them for a change. :) Plus my concerts and being up on the side stage i want to look GOOD. I have a friend who said she will take pics of me up there as proof i was that close to the stage (closest i will have ever been) and as a souviner as well. And heck if Jon or Richie come over the better. :)

[wendybeth]

Mmmm Fiji... warm... Or we could go to Australia and visit Lash & Stoat. I think it's supposed to be something like summer there, right?

Even an Australian fall (or winter) is preferable to this. :cheers:

[madmonkeygirl]

Wendybeth a few Australians were posting on the Bon Jovi fan club board since the guys played there last week and about the nice warm summerlike weather they were having. :) Got me wanting warm summerlike weather here lmao...

[SacTown Chronic]

Gotta love California. Even with this endless series of storms we've been dealing with lately, we managed to catch a one-day break with lots of sunshine and 62 degree weather. I was in shorts and a tee yesterday, and it was fine.

[Prudence]

The avalanches are between me and the in-laws.



Make of that what you will.

:evil:

[Gemini Cricket]

I thought I saw Cary Elwes and Fred Schneider from the B52's driving over Laurel Canyon. (Two separate SUVs.) I could have been seeing things though.
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

Make of that what you will.

:evil:
Let's see, I can make a hat or a brooch or a pterodactyl...

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Is anyone else here on a weight loss/exercise program with a buddy? I am trying.

My hubby is my buddy in this pursuit.

[Ponine]

The avalanches are between me and the in-laws.



Make of that what you will.

:evil:

I make a LOT of that. :)

[cirquelover]

I'm glad I don't want to make it out of Oregon right now. The passes are closed in every direction, um do you think it's gonna snow:rolleyes:

The sucky part is Gary is trapped over a couple of those passes. If he makes it home then he has to fight the other direction on Monday. I can't remember if there are actual passes on the way to Seattle. Hmm, I guess I should go look that up.

[CoasterMatt]

I'm wondering when the bad days will end.

I lost track of how many guests were rude or in some cases pushing the boundaries of abusive, my backpack broke, and then I almost got run over by a fire truck (actually damaged my left shoe).

:(

[Moonliner]

I'm wondering when the bad days will end.

I lost track of how many guests were rude or in some cases pushing the boundaries of abusive, my backpack broke, and then I almost got run over by a fire truck (actually damaged my left shoe).

:(

All indications point to December 21, 2012 (http://survive2012.com/).

[CoasterMatt]

All indications point to December 21, 2012 (http://survive2012.com/).

Won't that put a damper on the New Year's Eve celebrations?

[BarTopDancer]

Won't that put a damper on the New Year's Eve celebrations?

Then we shall move NYE to Dec 20th that year.

[Moonliner]

Won't that put a damper on the New Year's Eve celebrations?

Surprisingly, the universe is depressingly unconcerned with a good party.

However we could plan a combo mock-NYE / End of the world swanking for December 20th. We just need to find a truly swank location that will let us pay in full after the event.

[Capt Jack]

All indications point to December 21, 2012 (http://survive2012.com/).

aww. that kinda sucketh
:(

ringside seats for whatever it is cant be all bad though

[Kevy Baby]

Ringside seats for whatever it is cant be all bad thoughMight be a good time to open a Milliways.

[wendybeth]

Soooo.....Bobbi (my sis, for those who have not met her yet) got a surprise at work today that somewhat altered our DLR plans in April. Her boss, who is a very cool guy and appreciates all her hard work for the firm, gave her a surprise: a room for five nights at the Grand Californian and park hoppers for Bobbi and her son. She contacted the hotel to see if they could put us in an adjoining room, but they couldn't guarantee it, so she transfered us all to a suite. Her boss's gift cuts nearly $3,000 off the cost, so it's actually going to cost us less than the DLH suite. We are going to be living at the Hearthstone!:cheers::D

(Well, we'll take park and potty breaks, but that lounge is pretty damned comfy).

[Kevy Baby]

How Freakin' Cool!

[Capt Jack]

envy

[Not Afraid]

Which Suite???????

I'm visiting.



Hell, I'm, moving in. ;)

[MouseWife]

MouseWife i am on a diet. Been almost 4 weeks tomorrow actually. No sodas, no fast foods, etc. I've lost some weight and inches off. I need to exercise more though. but hey it's a start.

Yeah! Hey, cutting out that stuff really can make a big difference. And, yes, if you exercise more you will burn more calories. Cardio is great. I think when you move it up a step with exercise, you will be amazed at the next step of your results! *schnapp!!* {and, you'll look great when you meet Jon!!}

BarTopDancer~ She can't leave - the 5150 is a danger to self or others and is signed off on by a judge. She can't be forced to take medication or participate but if she doesn't, they can extend to a 14 day hold where they can forcefully medicate....I'm also back running 4-5 times a week.

Thank you, BTD. Dang it that they can't force her to take meds. It is what she needs. I just watched on one of those tabloid t.v. shows that she went willingly. It really did break my heart. I don't know much of her celebrity, really, so I can't grasp all of that. But, I just see a young woman and my heart breaks for her.

Ooo, running!! I haven't been running. I know I need to but I will gradually get back to it after I've been walking more. I know it shows excellent results. Must get back to it.

Prudence~ unfortunately I get it. {{{hugs}}}

LSPoorEeyorick~ My hubby is my buddy in this pursuit.
That can be a lot of fun. Especially since you probably consume a lot of meals together. For me, I started on my own. My hubby was too advanced for me physically so I did the majority of my weight loss on my own, or, walking with my buddy. But, together, it does work better.

Big support hugs to everyone, it can be quite difficult. Emotionally and physically. It is hard to become so physical, and then, when we start to lose the weight, people do start to treat you different and you will feel much different. Like you did before you gained the weight. It is a wonderful feeling. Mixed with fear of making sure you keep up with the workouts so you can still fit your new wardrobes.....yeah....I know that one....

Keep it up. So much to do in this life {until what 2012?} and a lot easier when we weigh less.

[BarTopDancer]

Awesome WB!!!!!

[MouseWife]

wendybeth, that is awesome!!!

[Not Afraid]

Soooo, I went out this morning at 8 thinking I'd be home in a hour. I got home at 7:30....p.m.

[Kevy Baby]

Soooo, I went out this morning at 8 thinking I'd be home in a hour. I got home at 7:30....p.m.If t were a.m., we would have to ask how you discovered time travel.

[CoasterMatt]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/matthewn/images/fukitol.bmp
I need this... ASAP :)

[Gemini Cricket]

lol!
Love it.

[cirquelover]

I'll take a few of those too, please!

[wendybeth]

Which Suite???????

I'm visiting.



Hell, I'm, moving in. ;)

Well, duh!

We'll have plenty of fuzzy water.:cheers:

[Gn2Dlnd]

We are going to be living at the Hearthstone!:cheers::D

(Well, we'll take park and potty breaks, but that lounge is pretty damned comfy).

Let me tell you, the suites are pretty comfy, I doubt you'll want to leave!

Which brings me to this - send the kids off to Goofy's Kitchen, invite 10 or 12 friends over, and, taa-daa, dinner party!

What time should I be there? ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Toyota's made a killing on the FJ Cruiser (http://www.toyota.com/fjcruiser/). At least in OC. I'm seeing them everywhere.

[Capt Jack]

yeah, we have tons crawling all over SD too. never cared for 'em. I always half expect to see http://cache.lego.com/images/shop/globalnav/legoLogo.gif sticker on em somewhere

[Alex]

Yeah, they seem pretty popular. My thought when I see them is "you know, you only look slightly less stupid* than the hummer drivers."





*No insult meant to anybody here who drives either vehicle, there's nothing wrong with stupidity so long as it is congenital and not willful. Plus, while I can think of no valid reason for driving a hummer, maybe these FJs are actually useful off road vehicles so if you actually off road in one you may not actually be stupid. So, if you drive one and don't feel you're stupid just assume I'm excluding you from the stupid group and it'll save us all a lot of emotional frooforah. Plus, even if you're stupid that doesn't mean you aren't a perfectly nice person so long as we don't leave you alone with sharp objects, electrical outlets, and too much time on your hands. But if you're primary use of such vehicles is to transport your 1.7 kids to Macaroni Grill for a 2,300 calorie bowl of spaghetti then I may seek out opportunities to do just that; if I offer you a letter opener and some alone time in my foyer closet you might want to decline.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Toyota's made a killing on the FJ Cruiser (http://www.toyota.com/fjcruiser/). At least in OC. I'm seeing them everywhere.

Those are nice. I'm partial to the original that it was based on:

http://www.vintageoffroad.com/_cache/a1cb84ff6d92ca462758f2f19849c619.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah, they seem pretty popular. My thought when I see them is "you know, you only look slightly less stupid* than the hummer drivers."





*No insult meant to anybody here who drives either vehicle, there's nothing wrong with stupidity so long as it is congenital and not willful. Plus, while I can think of no valid reason for driving a hummer, maybe these FJs are actually useful off road vehicles so if you actually off road in one you may not actually be stupid. So, if you drive one and don't feel you're stupid just assume I'm excluding you from the stupid group and it'll save us all a lot of emotional frooforah. Plus, even if you're stupid that doesn't mean you aren't a perfectly nice person so long as we don't leave you alone with sharp objects, electrical outlets, and too much time on your hands. But if you're primary use of such vehicles is to transport your 1.7 kids to Macaroni Grill for a 2,300 calorie bowl of spaghetti then I may seek out opportunities to do just that; if I offer you a letter opener and some alone time in my foyer closet you might want to decline.I like it when the disclaimer is 738% longer than the item it is disclaiming.

[Ponine]

<snip> But if you're primary use of such vehicles is to transport your 1.7 kids to Macaroni Grill for a 2,300 calorie bowl of spaghetti then I may seek out opportunities to do just that; if I offer you a letter opener and some alone time in my foyer closet you might want to decline.
But you know, now that I have learned you cannot open the back door without the person in the front seat opening their door, and removing their seat belt, and you are insane enough to take your kids in the backseat to the Macaronia Grill two miles away in an FJ Cruiser,
then you're on your own with Alex.
I wont defend you.

[MouseWife]

Yeah, they seem pretty popular. My thought when I see them is "you know, you only look slightly less stupid* than the hummer drivers."





*No insult meant to anybody here who drives either vehicle, there's nothing wrong with stupidity so long as it is congenital and not willful. Plus, while I can think of no valid reason for driving a hummer, maybe these FJs are actually useful off road vehicles so if you actually off road in one you may not actually be stupid. So, if you drive one and don't feel you're stupid just assume I'm excluding you from the stupid group and it'll save us all a lot of emotional frooforah. Plus, even if you're stupid that doesn't mean you aren't a perfectly nice person so long as we don't leave you alone with sharp objects, electrical outlets, and too much time on your hands. But if you're primary use of such vehicles is to transport your 1.7 kids to Macaroni Grill for a 2,300 calorie bowl of spaghetti then I may seek out opportunities to do just that; if I offer you a letter opener and some alone time in my foyer closet you might want to decline.

Love ya, Alex.

Well, I have to admit, I have an SUV that does take up too much damn gas. But, it is exactly what we wanted. It is 4WD, we have a Yakima, bike rack, iPod adapter, um, hell, I forget what else BUT it is our car for road trips. We love to go out into the snow but honestly the most off roading we do is at dirt parking lots. I'd love to upgrade to a newer more fuel efficient model but we have all of the bells and whistles for our trips, just want to keep it in good shape. {Oh, and without a new payment, we can afford to take the trips!}

For better gas mileage, we did get the Hubster a nice little Saturn. It has a lot of nice features, and, we use it to save gas on closer trips {like to Disneyland}.

Capt Jack, that is too funny! Exactly!!!

I love the Jeeps, though. Oooo, you guys who love cars, this morning on our walk, we saw a very old Datsun pickup, it was soooo tiny, do not know the year. Right in front of it was a Datsun wagon. Hubster and I went nuts over them, we had a new Datsun, and this one looked way older. Must run since it was parked on a public street, right?

[Capt Jack]

Those are nice. I'm partial to the original that it was based on:

http://www.vintageoffroad.com/_cache/a1cb84ff6d92ca462758f2f19849c619.jpg

absolutely LOVE the original LC's. was always told early on that if you ever see one by the side of the road, its out of gas as they never break. always remind me of the early dodge powerwagons (that, except for rust, were also virtually indestructable)

[Disneyphile]

Woohoo!! Just scored a decent paying gig outside of Phoenix tomorrow. Road trip!!!

[swanie]

Woohoo!! Just scored a decent paying gig outside of Phoenix tomorrow. Road trip!!!

Phoenix? Do tell! :D

swanie

[Disneyphile]

Phoenix? Do tell! :D

swanie
Not related to the Super Bowl. ;)

It's just another wedding, but they purchased one of my mid-sized packages, and are paying $250 additional for mileage, so it works. Sadly, the groom got a call from their original videographer just two days ago, stating that he doesn't have any equipment of his own. And, he was charging him $800 just to operate someone else's equipment. :rolleyes: I was like a breath of fresh air to the couple. ;)

So, we're trekking out to Congress, AZ at the buttcrack of dawn tomorrow.

Some nearby friends are putting us up that night, which should be an adventure, because it will be dark when we try to find their place... a 40-acre homestead about 4 miles down some unmarked dirt roads. :eek:

[GusGus]

Good luck!

[Disneyphile]

Good luck!Thanks. We're gonna need it. ;)

I just checked the population of the town we're heading - 1,700.

Awesome. ;)

[swanie]

That's awesome! Just be careful on the roads out there. I've never been to Congress, but I'm not terribly fond of that stretch on the 93 outside of Wickenberg. :eek:

swanie

[BarTopDancer]

Congratulations!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Congress? Fvuck that.

[JWBear]

Yeah, they seem pretty popular. My thought when I see them is "you know, you only look slightly less stupid* than the hummer drivers."....

How does it compare to one of these Things?

http://www.speedace.info/automotive_directory/car_images/kubelwagen_hooded.jpg

[Alex]

If you're using it as a commuter vehicle, and the commute only involves freeways: pretty much just as stupid.

[blueerica]

Grats, DP!

In SUV related topics, I wish I had 4WD out here. I'd really only put it to heavy use three months out of the year, and probably only this year since it normally doesn't snow like this, but I really wish I had one.

Oh, and a rock hit my windshield. I just replaced the windshield about 4 months ago, so even though it's just a chip that I can have sealed up, it's a big bummer. :(

[Disneyphile]

Congress? Fvuck that.
Apparently, it used to be a ghost town, and then people moved back later. Schweet.

[JWBear]

My new office shares a wall with the 2nd floor lobby. There is a baby in there that has been screeching at the top of its lungs, continuously, for the past 20 minutes. I'm beginning to contemplate mayhem....

[JWBear]

As soon as I posted the above, the crying stopped!!!! Maybe this will work withy other annoying things.

George Bush has been President of the United States for over 7 years!









Waiting....













Checks Google....











Guess not. :(

[Prudence]

My brother's having trouble with his hip again. MRI scheduled for Thursday. :(

[Snowflake]

<begin whine>

sick sick sick
Oh how very sick I am
of being effing sick

<end whine>

DP congrats, and drive safely!

JW Bear, ROTFL!

[Morrigoon]

AUUUUUUGH!!!! I'm just so freaking stressed right now.

Trying to figure out how to get enough time off to go up and visit my dad, who is not only in the ER right now because chemotherapy is kicking his ass, but he's got to go in for another scoping because he hasn't kept food down for 6 days. And Disney hasn't posted the schedule for the following week, so while I'm working on trading away my Saturday shift, I don't even know what I have on Sunday, so I can't make arrangements to give it away, and I'm only really able to deal with shift trades on weekends. And it makes sense for me to make a longer weekend of it, so I'd like to come home on the Monday, but that means getting permission to take a day off my other job, and I can't get a hold of any of the people I have to check with in order to take time off. And all of this is uber stressful because right now Southwest is having a fare sale to get up there but you have to buy a week in advance so I need to decide TODAY if I'm going to go up there next Friday night.

[Disneyphile]

Sorry for the stress, Goonie. :( I know too much of what you're going through.

We're totally doing a drunken kareoke night soon, and cast family medical woes to the fire, hopefully in the same evening.

Hang in there, and be sure to take a few moments out for yourself, occupied with thought of the good things that are happening right now too. Any little thing that makes you happy can help wonders.

I'm here for ya!

[Sohrshah]

:( *hugs*

Well, you have a ride home from LAX on that Moday, if you need it.

'Phile, that sounds like a good idea, too... I've got a few things to toss in the fire myself....

[madmonkeygirl]

Cindy sorry to hear about your dad and the stressful situation you're in. (((((((HUGS)))))))))) to you.

I hear ya...i am sick. Went out for one errand this morning came home and am on the couch. I should be doing a million things since i have the time off but no i can't seem to get up from the couch at all no energy to.

[BarTopDancer]

Ugh Cindy!

I'd book the flight and then worry about the shifts. Family medical emergencies - call in sick next Monday if you have to.

[Morrigoon]

I got hold of my bosses and got Monday off. Now I just have to get Saturday and Sunday off from the Mouse. Sounds easier than it is, especially since the schedule for that Sunday isn't out yet, and I need a manager's approval to trade to "off" with someone.

[Sohrshah]

The Mouse seems to be causing more stress than its worth these days. :(

[Morrigoon]

Yeah, but $300/mo less would be pretty stressful too. I'm behind on my bills as it is.

Oh, and I DID book the flights. Flying out Friday night, coming home Monday midday.

[Snowflake]

Good for you Morrigoon. Good thoughts for you and your parents.

[Morrigoon]

One nice thing is I was able to coordinate with my stepmother's sister so that we come up at the same time, and while I'm visiting with dad, her sister can take her out for a bit of break time and some sisterly kvetching.

[Sohrshah]

Yeah, but $300/mo less would be pretty stressful too. I'm behind on my bills as it is.

Oh, and I DID book the flights. Flying out Friday night, coming home Monday midday.

Too true... well, hopefully it will become a good thing once again as your life begins to calm back down. *hugs*

[Disneyphile]

I am SOOOOOO stoked for tomorrow's shoot now. Well, not as much for the actual shoot, but for the other stuff that we'll get to scout for mine and Ken's independent series project. :D

It's like the universe plopped this one right in my lap. I'm giddy as hell over it too.

[lashbear]

Ding! Ding! Ding!

What went through my head was:
Ding! Ding! Ding!
went the trolley!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

...Takes a Show-Queen, doesn't it? It's:
Ding! Ding! Ding!...went the Bell :p

Mmmm Fiji... warm... Or we could go to Australia and visit Lash & Stoat. I think it's supposed to be something like summer there, right?
Yep ! Still hot and humid !
Humm.. I'm on for that trip!
Just wait till I clean up the lounge-room...
The Aussies are just heading back to school...it is their 'fall' time of the year..
Mmmm.. autumn (not fall, sheesh!) starts around late March / early April.. bring it on, I hate the hot weather. I wanna be with wendybeth in the snow !

Even an Australian fall (or winter) is preferable to this. :cheers:
Let's House-swap each December to March!!

Let's see, I can make a hat or a brooch or a pterodactyl...
Visible Airplane! Mojo. :snap:
All indications point to December 21, 2012 (http://survive2012.com/).
The day after my 47th Birthday.
Then we shall move NYE to Dec 20th that year.
Yay ! I get Many Happy Returns of the Auld Lang Syne
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/matthewn/images/fukitol.bmp
I need this... ASAP :)
I might have to ask for a repeat prescription !

Right in front of it was a Datsun wagon.
Did you hear about the recent explosion in the Datsun factory ??

.....It was raining Datsun Cogs...

:D

<begin whine>

sick sick sick
Oh how very sick I am
of being effing sick

<end whine>
You should send that in to the Readers Digest... they have a page for people like you. :p
(actually, you should post it in 'Open Mic' :snap: )

Anyway, here we are in Forster, and Stoat's making Piroshki's for Late Lunch.

I've just gotten over a flu-like attack with sneezing & coughing fits (see, even in Summer, guys)

I want to see Sweeney Todd, but Stoat hates the concept of a musical based on Cannibalism. I assured him it was a gay romp, but he's still adamant. So I'll wait until it's on DVD. (besides movies are too expensive now that we're saving up for japan.)

ALSO: I'm going to update the Japan LoT Meet details shortly, there's been a slight change of date (actually an extra day in the middle so we can throw my MIL on the plane home).

Anyway, I'll get off the Pootie, because Stoat wants to put in a rare appearance.

Hugs to all. :cheers:

[LashStoat]

It's gas. The maintenance guy was here and said it's fine. It will auto shut off if it starts to overheat.

That or I die in a gas explosion.
You won't die in a gas explosion. The fumes will kill you first :p

...don't die, we need you to ride roller-coasters with us when we return.

All indications point to December 21, 2012 (http://survive2012.com/).
Good - I won't have to buy reading glasses for my next drivers license renewal.

PS: Bear, I told you we shouldn't have bought that spare dough-hook for the bread-maker


http://members.dslextreme.com/users/matthewn/images/fukitol.bmp
I need this... ASAP :)
You know, we have this actual poster on the noticeboard in my office. :D

Just wait till I clean up the lounge-room... Don't let me stop you, but while you're at it, can you please remove the Preserved Clydesdale. I respect your hobbies, but Taxidermy's a but Stuffed, in my opinion.

Let's House-swap each December to March!!
I prefer Wife-Swapping parties, I got a Bear in exchange for my last one!

I want to see Sweeney Todd, but Stoat hates the concept of a musical based on Cannibalism.
Sweeney Todd - YUK! If Humans were meant to be eaten, we'd have been born with Pastry for Skin.

and, if Humans were meant to be eaten, we'd taste like pork.

...wait a minute...

ALSO: I'm going to update the Japan LoT Meet details shortly, there's been a slight change of date (actually an extra day in the middle so we can throw my MIL on the plane home).
Remember, If I don't see any of you in Japan, you'll need a note from your Parent/Guardian, of course, you're ALL coming to join us, aren't you? I promise we'll have a whale of a meat meet.

Love & Hugs,
Stoat.

[wendybeth]

Yeah! I get to house-swap with the Lash's!

Uhm, do you know how to do hair as well, Lashbear? My clients have been known to harass me at home sometimes......

Gn2- what an excellent idea for ditch...I mean, giving the kids a break from us boring adults.:cool:

Morri- hope your dad is doing better soon!

Snow, MMG and everyone else who is sick: me, too! For the last six frikken weeks! We all need to get better asap.

[madmonkeygirl]

Wendybeth i couldn't agree more. I think i already posted that the dogs woke me up extra early (morning i could so sleep in). Ran to Target grabbed a salad and tea for lunch brought it home and stuck on the couch sick as a dog. :( I had soup for dinner. Just glad i have one more day off from work tomorrow. Then i have to push myself. I need to get better Jovi in two months and 3 days.

[MouseWife]

Oh you Lashes!!

Er, ah, your 'Autumn', you mean weather wise, right? I guess here, it coincides with going back to school so I equate that with fall. For us, that would be September, when the kids normally start a new school year.

Aw crap, but, now with year round school, kids go back in August, more and more.

LOL Datsun cogs!!!! No, I hadn't heard. ;)

Miss you guys, you should post more often!!!

Morri, I hope things can work out for you. It would be nice if someone in HR could just take over the responsibility of assigning that shift, being that this is a family emergency.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Toyota's made a killing on the FJ Cruiser (http://www.toyota.com/fjcruiser/). At least in OC. I'm seeing them everywhere.

Those are nice. I'm partial to the original that it was based on:

http://www.vintageoffroad.com/_cache/a1cb84ff6d92ca462758f2f19849c619.jpg

Yeah, me too.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Bantam-jeep-1.jpg

[Prudence]

I keep wanting to take the first "e" out of "foreseeable" and put it into "judgment". And I'm pretty sure that last night I had dreams about whether there were any genuine issues of material fact.

I really wish I could just fast-forward through to March.

[madmonkeygirl]

Pru i hear ya there..wish i could flashforward to April. No maybe not i still have tons of stuff to do anyways. Ok let's hope i'm not on this couch all day again today i need to really do things around here...feeling a little bit achy and feverish but alot better than i was last night...

[BarTopDancer]

I got a really awesome phone call last night. :D

[Kevy Baby]

I got a really awesome phone call last night. :DDid it cost $3.95 a minute?

[Strangler Lewis]

I got a really awesome phone call last night. :D

I exchanged some pleasant e-mails with an old friend yesterday. I'll probably call my mother tomorrow.

[lizziebith]

Sheesh, I've been gone a while... I've been working at home -- LONG hours! Like, almost all the awake ones. :D Doing the family business thing. Woo-hoo, and it is finally starting to pay off! Better salary than the old studio job, and while I don't have much time to surf anymore, I'm way happier. Now that I've got everything set up, I can relax a bit!

We're doing a lot of business travel this year. I'm mulling over an offer to go to Buenos Aires! I've not been to South America yet...

I've lost 10 pounds already on Weight Watchers (3 weeks in). My Dad is responding well to chemo and will celebrate his 70th birthday this week. My sister is getting married to a guy we love. I get to work on the sequel to "The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra" in a few weeks. I think my doodles are going to go pro this year. Hubby is celebrating 40 years in the biz, and his 60th year on this dizzy, delightful orb.

2007 was all of teh suck. 2008 is so far 200gr8!

Miss you LoT-ers, and will try to get back here more frequently!

[Kevy Baby]

Wow! Life sounds like it is going great for you Lizziebeth. Thanks for the update.

We hope you can find the time to share more of your life with us.

[lizziebith]

Looking over that post, I realize it reads like the worst sort of Xmas letter...but really, the last time I was posting here regularly, I had such bleak outlook, and things just sucked so badly, that I wanted to share some of the good stuff for once. And things ARE good now. Thanks for the "Wow!", Kevy...that is exactly what I need to keep telling myself! Life ain't so bad these days...:)

[Not Afraid]

I'm glad to hear things turning around a bit for you, Liz. Stephanie is getting married!!! WOW! It sounds like everything is pretty wonderful. I''m glad you're going to take your doodles one step beyond. You were always great.

[Not Afraid]

In other news, due to the sad fate of one of my very first clients' dogs,big lovable Jake. we're going to see Mandy Patinkin at the Kodak tonight.

[lizziebith]

I'm glad to hear things turning around a bit for you, Liz. Stephanie is getting married!!! WOW! It sounds like everything is pretty wonderful. I''m glad you're going to take your doodles one step beyond. You were always great.

Stephie is marrying Houston...from Dallas...in Austin. Yeah, we've made a few errors discussing the whole thing.:blush: He's a great guy though!

Thanks for the doodles kudos...they don't stink I guess...:D I like 'em anyway. And mebbeee some others might too. I'm guessing that finally it's time to find out about that.

[Snowflake]

Kudos Lizzibeth.
Any spot your doodles can be seen online? I'd love to see some and offer more kudos!

[lizziebith]

I used to have a link here back in the old days. We tried to start the visual equivalent of the "open mic" thread back then. I recently changed hosts, and now my gallery is broken on my site, but I'm going to re-vamp anyway to go pro, so I promise I'll put up a new link when that happens! We need to resurrect that thread idea anyway...eh?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Yeah, me too.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Bantam-jeep-1.jpg

Visible Gn2Dlnd mojo

[DreadPirateRoberts]

In other news, due to the sad fate of one of my very first clients' dogs,big lovable Jake. we're going to see Mandy Patinkin at the Kodak tonight.

You mean Inigo Montoya?

[Not Afraid]

You mean Inigo Montoya?

Yes! And after 2 hours of Broadway tunes he closed the show with "The Line".

[alphabassettgrrl]

MouseWife- that's awesome that your friend is making noticeable progress in the walking! Having a buddy definitely helps.

I'm not on the buddy system so much, but I am trying (and mostly succeeding) to avoid sodas and corn syrup. Some days I do better than others. I agree about the french-fry craving going away. I can even eat fast food and leave the hubby's fries untouched, or only eat a couple of them. Trying to eat more at home, where I have control over my food.

I'm just glad that I made it through the December non-exercise/crazy time without gaining any weight. Now I'm back on the bike as long as the weather holds, and I'm hoping now I can start losing again. I'm excited because my friend is working out on her stationary bike, and is hoping in a year or so she can go biking with me on the trails. :) That'd be fun. She won't be able to keep up with the group right away so it'd be just she and I, but that's ok too.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay for good things for you, lizziebeth! :)

[Disneyphile]

Well, we're home from the job. More on that later.

I returned to a call from my mother, still in the hospital and very stressed out. My sister and father are being mean to her, constantly tearing into her for not going to the hospital sooner, telling her that it's her fault she can't walk more, because she let the arthritis get to her and refused knee replacement a couple years ago, and that if she makes it out of this, she needs to have her knees replaced or my father will leave her. :rolleyes: Not the time and place, people!!! Then, my father called, and said, "Your mother is looking for sympathy. Don't give it to her. It's her own fault that she's still there."

That's it. :mad:

Ken and I were setting aside a small amount from this job to go to dinner at the Edison. Instead, I'm calling my favorite florist in Vegas tomorrow, and telling them to send over a colorful bouquet with a plush Mickey. The family has given her nothing, and my sister even complained to her today about having to go over there for a couple hours every other day. Seriously, WTF?!?!

I told my father that I'll remember to not give sympathy if he ever ends up in the hospital, since he'll have obviously put himself there. I also pointed out to him that he was whistling a much different tune last week before the biopsy results were in, and his only rebuttal was that he was just tired and hungry and "didn't know what he was saying" last week. Yeah, right.

:mad:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Sheesh, I've been known to be brash and blunt, but really, there's a good way and a bad way to say those things, T. Cruelty is not inspiring and won't help your mom get healthier with her lifestyle.

Hope your mom enjoys the Mickey and the flowers. She is having problems. Sure she may have aggravated them by her behavior, but she could still use a little encouragement.

[wolfy999]

Hugs to you DP! Family can be so hard to deal with sometimes! Send love to your Mom from the Wolfpack!

[Snowflake]

Visible DP mojo. :snap:

[3894]

Even more visible DP mojo! :snap:

[blueerica]

Wow, DP... that's rough. Well, we're still hoping she pulls through everything and gets the recovery and continues to be encouraged to keep on top of her medical issues. It's not easy, and certainly no one needs to coddle her, but I can't imagine threats (such as those, which have nothing to do with the real life threats her medical conditions may present) being any help at all.

[swanie]

Well, we didn't get one of the puppies from the breeder here in AZ :( In fact, I just found out we've lost out on an 18 month old male too from TX.

Now we're on a list for a litter that is due on the 19th, but the breeder is hesitant to place a puppy in a home with a preschooler. She says that we won't know until they do their temperament testing at 7 weeks whether one of the puppies would be an "appropriate fit" for our household.

We obviously wouldn't try to bring a puppy into our home if we thought we couldn't handle it, but we may be excluded simply based on the age of our youngest daughter!

This just sucks :mad:

[Ponine]

In other news, due to the sad fate of one of my very first clients' dogs,big lovable Jake. we're going to see Mandy Patinkin at the Kodak tonight.

I hate you. Have I mentioned that lately?
Tell me you got pics. Pleeeeeeeeeeease?

[Disneyphile]

Swanie, I hope you get your pup!

I called the florist near Mom's hospital and placed the order. Sometime in the next couple hours, she'll receive a very colorful and fragrant basket, accompanied by a plush retro Mickey. I can't wait for the phone to ring. :)

[Snowflake]

More visible DP mojo.

:cheers: I hope something more wonderful happens for you and your Mom. You both deserve it!

[BarTopDancer]

I got a really awesome phone call last night. :D

That was vague.

An old boss called me out of the blue and wants me to come work for him. We'll be meeting this week - it is a great opportunity and will open a ton of doors in the future.

[Morrigoon]

Congrats, BTD!

In other news, my dad got to go home from the hospital today :)

[lashbear]

I want DP as a daughter....

[Moonliner]

- it is a great opportunity and will open a ton of doors in the future.

Locksmith? :D

[Disneyphile]

In other news, my dad got to go home from the hospital today :)
WOOHOO!!!!

Just let me know when you're ready for the two of us to do that drink-up and fire-casting thing. I know I sure am.

[Kevy Baby]

I got a really awesome phone call last night. :DThat was vague.

An old boss called me out of the blue and wants me to come work for him. We'll be meeting this week - it is a great opportunity and will open a ton of doors in the future.So did he charge $3.95 per minute?

[GusGus]

My cat is sitting on my lap and she has gas.

[Deebs]

In other news, my dad got to go home from the hospital today :)

I'm thinking that's a pretty great birthday gift! :snap:

[wendybeth]

My cat is sitting on my lap and she has gas.

We have a stinky kitty named Haggis (primarily because she cuts some real reekers, and also because she's a Scottish Fold). Tiny- only about the size of your average 4-5 month old, but man she can clear a room!

[BarTopDancer]

Tori really needs to quit blaming the cat!

[blueerica]

Markus is being psycho. Seriously.

Out of nowhere, he comes flying from the left side of the couch, all four paws outstretched and mouth open, like he'd just been launched from a cannon. Then, he proceeds to run around.

Just when I think everything has calmed down because he's been sitting on the little rug, he leaps onto the side table where I have my glass of water, and flies at me from that side. Instinctually, I put my hand up to protect myself and block him completely. I'm surprised the glass didn't knock over.

Kitty's still going at it, and I hope he calms down soon. Previous to this, he was sitting on my lap, only to turn around and bite me. I think he's not happy with J being out of town.

[wendybeth]

Sounds like Markus is getting his happy on.:)

[Not Afraid]

Is there a bug in the room?
Flying cats usually mean flying bugs, but not always.

[Kevy Baby]

Is there a bug in the room?
Flying cats usually mean flying bugs, but not always.Or that they have been into the catnip.

[CoasterMatt]

Maybe he's a Patriots fan? :)

[Prudence]

Sasha periodically just has complete spastic fits at night - running up and down the stairs, slamming into the sliding glass door - general cat olympics.

Meanwhile - I think I might have a stress fracture in my foot. Has anyone else ever had one? It hurts when I put weight on it, and has on and off for a couple months, but now it REALLY hurts when I put weight on it, or drive, or do just about anything. It hurts on the outside edge of my foot, about midway between toes and ankle. Doesn't feel like a muscle issue.

[mollywog]

George the cat is angry. I am actually wearing my fuzzy bathrobe for once rather than letting him sleep on it. He keeps sitting behind my computer chair and has wapped me twice with his paw so far.

[Deebs]

Meanwhile - I think I might have a stress fracture in my foot. Has anyone else ever had one? It hurts when I put weight on it, and has on and off for a couple months, but now it REALLY hurts when I put weight on it, or drive, or do just about anything. It hurts on the outside edge of my foot, about midway between toes and ankle. Doesn't feel like a muscle issue.

I haven't ever had a stress fracture, but what you're describing sounds like what I have had for about a week and a half. I didn't DO anything to it, but I did walk a lot that weekend. It only hurts when I put weight on it. Very annoying.

My pain is closer to the ankle, but also on the outside edge of my foot.

I have no idea.

Wish I could help you, but I can suffer with you. Not helpful, I realize. :rolleyes:

[wendybeth]

George the cat is angry. I am actually wearing my fuzzy bathrobe for once rather than letting him sleep on it. He keeps sitting behind my computer chair and has wapped me twice with his paw so far.

I feel your pain. My cat, Haggis, has been 'snuggling' with me this evening, which is an exercise in pain for any snugglee. She sits on your lap and if you move, touch her or do anything that might displease her she smacks you with her paw and yowls at you. Then, she settles her little Scotty fold ears even lower onto her head and glowers at you as she gets comfortable again.

[blueerica]

Sasha periodically just has complete spastic fits at night - running up and down the stairs, slamming into the sliding glass door - general cat olympics.

Maybe that's it. I guess I was just more worried since he was really needy all day. I think he misses my boyfriend, who will be out of town for another 2.5 weeks in Iowa. It's not that they're snuggly together, but they talk to one another a lot. Who knows? Kitty Olympics seems logical, since I still can't get that image out of my mind of Markus flying at my face with all his paws coming at me. If only I had a camera!


Meanwhile - I think I might have a stress fracture in my foot. Has anyone else ever had one? It hurts when I put weight on it, and has on and off for a couple months, but now it REALLY hurts when I put weight on it, or drive, or do just about anything. It hurts on the outside edge of my foot, about midway between toes and ankle. Doesn't feel like a muscle issue.


Have you ever had arch problems in the past? I had issues with my feet for a while when I was 19-20. I was already going to a physical therapist for a back injury, so I asked the doc about my leg pains. He said my Converse were causing the problem, and that I had high arches. As my feet were being more flattened out it was causing stress on the rest of the system, which caused pain that was shooting up to my knees. I still wore my Converse from time to time, but not nearly as often.


I also probably have a stress fracture in my left ankle, being uninsured has prevented me from finding out what I need to know, though. From what I understand, it's not the kind of thing that really heals at all. Just give your foot all the support it can get?

Sorry you're having issues with it. It's troubling to feel like you can't walk or stand because of pain that isn't identified.

[Snowflake]

Pru

I have no idea, but I recommend and hope you are going to Doctor to have yourself looked at. Then again, the competition at MA might prefer you not....:evil:

[cirquelover]

BE, your cat may very well be missing the other human in the house. My husbands little girl kitty misses him terribly when he's gone. It's not like he feeds, waters or cares for them but he does coo to them. His little one freaks out if he calls and leaves a message on the machine. She will fly over the computer to get to the answering machine! So now when he's out of town he calls at least once for the cats, it usually calms them down.

[BarTopDancer]

Tigger goes nuts when my mom is in Canada. He wanders around lost, lonely looking for her. Springer and Boo are a lot more needy when she is gone too. It's not like they don't already spend all day with my dad, but when my mom is gone it's a whole other story.

[Kevy Baby]

Kitty Olympics seems logical, since I still can't get that image out of my mind of Markus flying at my face with all his paws coming at me. If only I had a camera!Did you feel a little like the kitty on the left in this picture?

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/potato/flying-cat-fight.jpg