Soooo....

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Hmmm, hungry - still unemployed.

I saw the "Rainy Day Cavilcade" at the Park yesterday. It rained a bit so they canceled Parade of Dreams and in its place a blaringly bad song and some characters on the Double decker bus.

I don't think I've heard the word "lame" used so much in one place.

[Alex]

Two kinds of potatoes and what?

I think I had macaroni & cheese, stuffing, and baked apples as my three "vegetable sides."

[blueerica]

Cracker Barrel hates teh gays.

But i love any food establishment where a meal comes with three "vegetable sides" and not one of them is really a vegetable.

Now wait a second mister... there are a number of vegetable sides that are actually vegetable: carrots, green beans, okra, pinto beans (assuming legumes are considered vegetables), turnip greens, cold slaw, and technically, all of the potato items: mashed potatoes, steak fries, potato casserole are all vegetables. The "vegetable sides" that aren't vegetables? There are only four, two of which are apples (fried apples and apple sauce), and the others are dumplings and macaroni and cheese. Oh sh*t, I forgot that the have a small salad available as a vegetable side, as well... So, more veggies, unless you're going to dock me for the tomatoes on the salad.

I usually get the macaroni, dumplins, baby carrots or side salad.

So there. Now go eat your vegetables.

[Alex]

I didn't mean to say you couldn't have vegetables just that you could have three vegetable sides without any of them being vegetables (or what would generally be considered a vegetable dish: for most, potatoes are not in that category). That amuses me.

Plus it was five years ago that I ate there.

[blueerica]

How could I possibly resist a STUFFED 'POSSUM???

Nearly impossible!

Try the stuffed otter that GC thrust upon me a couple of years ago!!

[BarTopDancer]

Great news Pru!

[BarTopDancer]

Nearly impossible!

Try the stuffed otter that GC thrust upon me a couple of years ago!!

That was mean. Really really mean. :evil: I love Otter. I love him so much I don't know where he is. I think he's still in my car. Do you know where Pop is?

Yes, ladies and germs, I named the twin stuffed otters Otter and Pop. :p

[Kevy Baby]

Frozen oatmeal rocks, even from Trader Joe's, doesn't sound so good.But they have your daily supply of minerals.

[blueerica]

Oh sh*t! J's first leg of his flight got cancelled. Not good.

[Morrigoon]

Great news, Pru!

[ozron]

How much hair can one small cat have!?!?!?





:p

[Alex]

All of it.

[BarTopDancer]

I have reached maximum threshold. I shall now begin the shutdown process.

[blueerica]

OK, so J's flight was canceled (which I said earlier)... and I just figured out that there are no more outgoing flights for today. He has no cell phone. And he hasn't checked back into the hotel. And I have no idea what's going on. And I'm worried, since I was supposed to make the treacherous rain/snow/ice drive at 11 tonight to pick him up. And there's no one manning the phones at the rinky dink airport he was supposed to fly out of since there aren't any flights coming in until way later this evening, so there's no information. And I'm irritated.

I NEED INFOZ

/spazmatic

[€uroMeinke]

So rumor has it that I might be going to Boston on the third...

[Sohrshah]

So rumor has it that I might be going to Boston on the third...

Say Hello to my (original) hometown for me!

;)

[Not Afraid]

I didn't know the Hitachi Magic Wand could get a the flu.

[katiesue]

Thank goodness the longest week ever is over.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I didn't know the Hitachi Magic Wand could get a the flu.

that's the secret code word for "out of batteries"

[BDBopper]

I was doing some cleaning in my desk area and I found something I hadn't seen in quite awhile. For five years I did weekly Internet Radio shows for a station called The DooWop Café playing mostly obscure Rhythm & Blues and Vocal Group Harmony records (more commonly referred to as "DooWop" though what is and isn't considered as such is fiercely debated amongst fanatics) from the 1950's and early 1960's. I found four CD's of shows that I had recorded to my hard drive as I was doing them in real audio format. At the time of these airchecks I am in my late teens and early twenties and my audience is 75% over the age of 40 (if not over 45). In hindsight it is sort of funny. I am giving Top 40 treatment to obscure music to an audience that is pretty much two times my age. I am overly enthusiastic and at times running my mouth at a mile a minute. I am surprised that I didn't give any of these people a heart attack (let alone myself). Unfortunately things didn't end well with my relationship to the station. Even at the time I was doing the shows that the airchecks represent, my musical tastes were expanding well beyond what I was playing. A few years later when I tried to present a musical argument to them about how their music had influenced music that came after it they told me in mo uncertain terms that I had gone too far outside their musical comfort zone and we eventually parted ways and not on good terms either.

So yeah I am waxing nostalgic and rambling on. I'll stop now.

[RStar]

How much hair can one small cat have!?!?!?





:p

From experience, I'd say about 300 lbs.

[Gemini Cricket]

So rumor has it that I might be going to Boston on the third...
Want to kidnap a Corgi for me in nearby Connecticut?
:D

Otter thrust upon her?! Well, see if I hand out any carnivorous, stuffed mammalians to anyone in the near future!
:D

Thrusting otter. Sounds so naughty.
:D

[blueerica]

Hehehe... I do loves the otter. :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Hehehe... I do loves the otter. :D
Too late, too late.
Eat the dang thing for all I care.

:D
I'm just kidding.


Oh, and the Rainy Day Cavalcade is lame.

[Not Afraid]

If I had my druthers, I'd sit around in my pajamas all day long.

[Prudence]

"Thrusting Otter" would be a good band name.

[lindyhop]

My son was in a band called Warp Speed Jesus. They had a website but I don't think the band ever managed to be in the same room with instruments to practice. Details, details. But they had a cool name and a website.

[Prudence]

We didn't even get to assigning who manhandled which instrument, but we were going to be the Buffulumps. We also developed a promotional cookie recipe. And posted it on telephone poles. And then got bored and went to see a stage production of "American Buffalo". That was a bizarre summer.

[BarTopDancer]

Billy Joel concert was awesome.

They sang Highway to Hell!

[Alex]

So, working an overnight release when I was already fighting a cold that caused me to drive 450 miles yesterday when I only meant to do 200 really kind of sucks

[blueerica]

450 vs 200?

That's lots of driving for one day.

[Kevy Baby]

450 vs 200?

That's a really big mistake!

[Alex]

Now that I've had a little bit of sleep. Story is that there is a big production release this weekend and I have to work it, but I have VPN so I don't physically have to be in the office.

So, I think, what I'd like to do is go down to Cambria, spend some time watching and photographing the elephant seals at Point Piedras, get a hotel room with high speed internet and do my work from there.

But we get down there, the weather is miserable and my cold seems to be getting worse and we're just not feeling the magic and I just want to come home. So we did. But I don't want to just drive back the exact route I'd just driven down so I take an alternate that was longer than I'd expected.

[Kevy Baby]

Hope you feel better soon Alex, wherever you may be today.

[BDBopper]

Feel better Alex! Sounds like you need some soup...with some bacon in it of course!

[Sohrshah]

So.... I have now seen all five Best Picture nominees... in one day.

And, as if my life needed to be more challenging right now, the ice I've been standing on has begun to crack.

I think I'll go write a screenplay. Seems the thing to do, somehow. :/

[Alex]

Oh, I'm not all that sick. Just sick enough that wandering around Cambria and then sitting in a hotel room all night didn't sound at all enjoyable.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So rumor has it that I might be going to Boston on the third...I can recommend a really good Ethopian place.

[Gemini Cricket]

I can recommend a really good Ethopian place.
And don't forget to go to the North End. Giacamo's Restaurtant and also Regina's Pizzeria.

[Not Afraid]

I want to go just to go to Regina's again.

[Snowflake]

There are things to be said for a good night of sleep. I took delivery of my new bed on Friday and have slept like a baby ever since. Once never quite knows how much bad sleeping affects one until you are actually sleeping on a comfortable bed. I heartily recommend SpringAir!:D

[Prudence]

The bar exam starts tomorrow. Cross your fingers and beseech the pink pixie in the sky that I never need go through this bit of hazing again.

[Strangler Lewis]

Good luck.

[Capt Jack]

There are things to be said for a good night of sleep. I took delivery of my new bed on Friday and have slept like a baby ever since. Once never quite knows how much bad sleeping affects one until you are actually sleeping on a comfortable bed. I heartily recommend SpringAir!:D

I still like my futon. I unfortunately left the mattress heater on high almost all night and woke up roasted to perfection :rolleyes:


Pru, good thoughts to you on your bar exam :snap:

[Snowflake]

Sending prayers and good thoughts for and to you Pru!

You'll do fabulous! Top of the Class!:snap:

[DreadPirateRoberts]

The bar exam starts tomorrow. Cross your fingers and beseech the pink pixie in the sky that I never need go through this bit of hazing again.

Good Luck!

[Ponine]

The bar exam starts tomorrow. Cross your fingers and beseech the pink pixie in the sky that I never need go through this bit of hazing again.

Crossing my fingers and my knitting needles for you.

[BDBopper]

Good luck Pru! We're rootin' for ya! :)

[Gemini Cricket]

The bar exam starts tomorrow. Cross your fingers and beseech the pink pixie in the sky that I never need go through this bit of hazing again.
Break a leg, Pru.
You'll do fine!
:)

[Not Afraid]

Good luck Pru!!!


In other news, I decided it was time i finally updates my resume. Is going back into my chosen field really worth this pita?

[Mousey Girl]

Yes.


Why does the fax machine not ring until you walk away from it?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

In other news, I decided it was time i finally updates my resume. Is going back into my chosen field really worth this pita?

Since no one will hire me, you should do as I do and retire! :cool: I highly recomend it.

[Capt Jack]

In other news, I decided it was time i finally updates my resume. Is going back into my chosen field really worth this pita?

that sort of depends. what was your chosen field?

[BarTopDancer]

Good luck Pru!

[Mousey Girl]

I feel very wired right now, which is wierd because I haven't had much caffiene today. The only thing I can think of is that I slept a lot yesterday and I took a Claratin D this morning. The weekend dust storm did some serious damage to my sinuses.

for another stupid question:
Why is it thay you hair never bothers you until after you make an appointment to get it cut?




I may get my computer back tonight. Maybe. The first motherboard/cpu, sold in a set, were not compatable with each other. The new ones should be here today. I miss my 'puter.

[Not Afraid]

that sort of depends. what was your chosen field?

Marketing.

[Not Afraid]

Since no one will hire me, you should do as I do and retire! :cool: I highly recomend it.

If I didn't work 50 hours a week at my "part time job" I'd think I was already semi-retired.

[JWBear]

If I didn't work 50 hours a week at my "part time job" I'd think I was already semi-retired.

BTW... We saw the ad with your picture in the District. (Or was it the Grunion?) :cool:

[Not Afraid]

BTW... We saw the ad with your picture in the District. :cool:

Yeah. I'm everywhere now. People recognize me on the street. :rolleyes: (It was the probably one of the Gazettes - although it's everywhere).

[JWBear]

Was that Thurston you were holding?

[Kevy Baby]

Since no one will hire me, you should do as I do and retire! :cool: I highly recommend it.Yeah, uh, how's that working out for ya?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Yeah, uh, how's that working out for ya?

Its all about Fast Food and the empty light on the gas gadge. Once my savings depleats I might think about purchasing a shoping cart. I already have the waredrobe. ;)

[Sohrshah]

Its all about Fast Food and the empty light on the gas gadge. Once my savings depleats I might think about purchasing a shoping cart. I already have the waredrobe. ;)

Yeah, I'm in the same boat, Borneo. I've been out of work for nearly 10 months.

I'm actually starting to think about founding a support group for people who have been unemployed for an extended period of time. Heh. It's better than jumping off a cliff!

[Mousey Girl]

I am stuck in the limbo of not knowing when/if I will make the move from temp to perm employee. From all the feed back I will be perm, but it should have happened around Feburary 13th. Base on past experience, I am getting a bit paranoid.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm actually starting to think about founding a support group for people who have been unemployed for an extended period of time. Heh. It's better than jumping off a cliff!I believe that already exists. It's called "World of Warcraft."

[Alex]

Yeah, and in it you can even jump off cliffs if you want though.

Though I am surprised how many of the elite raiders in the game actually somehow manage to also be employed.

[Sohrshah]

I believe that already exists. It's called "World of Warcraft."

I can't afford it. Alas.

[JWBear]

I can't afford it. Alas.

There's also Second Life. It's free (unless you want to own land or buy stuff). :evil:

(ETA: Any LoTer who signs up can come crash at my SL place!)

[Capt Jack]

Im having enough trouble just handling the game of "First Life"...not sure I could handle a 2nd

[Sohrshah]

Yeah. I'm certainly failing at the real thing!

[BarTopDancer]

Temp agencies guys! Temp agencies!

Money while you find your real job.

[Sohrshah]

Temp agencies guys! Temp agencies!

Money while you find your real job.

I am registered with FIFTEEN temp agencies! I keep a spreadsheet and call everyone once a week and everything.

I'm at the end of the line.

And with that, I move my pity party to the Vent thread.

[CoasterMatt]

I got a written guest compliment today- and it arrived on stationery from Dick Cheney's office!

Apparently, I really impressed somebody on his staff, and they took the time out to write a nice little note to my management. To be honest, I don't even remember the situation they described (it wasn't anything really special; they said they were first time visitors, I gave them a couple pointers)- that could be dozens of different guests each day.

[Moonliner]

I got a written guest compliment today- and it arrived on stationery from Dick Cheney's office!

Apparently, I really impressed somebody on his staff, and they took the time out to write a nice little note to my management. To be honest, I don't even remember the situation they described (it wasn't anything really special; they said they were first time visitors, I gave them a couple pointers)- that could be dozens of different guests each day.

Well done!

Of course friends of Cheney's are happy if you just don't shoot them. :D

[Sohrshah]

Well done!

Of course friends of Cheney's are happy if you just don't shoot them. :D

You made me snarf ice water!! :D

[wendybeth]

Good lord, Matt- move, quick, before he invites you to go hunting!

(Wtg, btw).

[Gemini Cricket]

And if you ever go to dinner with Dick Cheney, Matt, don't ask for the pepper.
:D

[€uroMeinke]

I think you can just be proud for being part of an undisclosed location

[figment1986]

breaking news...

I'm going to sea world orlando for a press conference thursday morning...

we're getting something new... I hope its a new bench ;)

maybe a bird too ;)

[Kevy Baby]

breaking news...

I'm going to sea world orlando for a press conference thursday morning...

we're getting something new... I hope its a new bench ;)

maybe a bird too ;)Ooh. Ahh.

[CoasterMatt]

It's a B&M Flying Coaster- oughtta look purty near Kraken

[figment1986]

It's a B&M Flying Coaster- oughtta look purty near Kraken

shame on you for taking away the suspense that only a few people didnt know...

$5 scream scape has info way too fast... before i even can phone it in..

and it wont be "near" kraken... its closer to the front than back of park really if i remember the dirt area.

[CoasterMatt]

I know, it's not really NEAR Kraken, but it'll look good, especially since they just repainted Kraken.

I don't read Screamscape, don't need to ;)

[Mousey Girl]

Received some papers in teh mail, finally opened them. I guess it is time to call my lawyer and finish this mess.

My panic attacks have been increasing in frequency and duration. I can't sleep unless I have chemical help.

*sigh*

[Snowflake]

Received some papers in teh mail, finally opened them. I guess it is time to call my lawyer and finish this mess.

My panic attacks have been increasing in frequency and duration. I can't sleep unless I have chemical help.

*sigh*

MG, do call the lawyer and finish the mess. Then you will start breathing and sleeping easier.

{{HUGS}}

[Ponine]

Though I am surprised how many of the elite raiders in the game actually somehow manage to also be employed.
Isnt that Something?? But they dont have much time between the office, or school and raid. But yeah... thats astounding to me. Almost impressive.

Received some papers in teh mail, finally opened them. I guess it is time to call my lawyer and finish this mess.

My panic attacks have been increasing in frequency and duration. I can't sleep unless I have chemical help.
I feel you, and yeah, wrap up those ends.

[Moonliner]

Weird...

I think it's been years since I've had a case of hiccups. This morning I read an article about how hiccups are a gag reflex caused by our body trying to breath through non-existent gills (no really (http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/02/evolution-expla.html)) and now I've got a bad case.

So don't let this happen to you. Do not think about hiccups! You are NOT going to get hiccups today. You are safe from hiccups. Think about anything but hiccups.

This has been a public service announcement.

[Kevy Baby]

So don't let this happen to you. Do not think about hiccups! You are NOT going to get hiccups today. You are safe from hiccups. Think about anything but hiccups.Good try Conspiracy Boy, but I am not susceptible to your charms.

Hopefully you don't end up beating this guy's record:

Charles Osborne (1894 – May 1, 1991) hiccuped continuously for 68 years (1922-1990) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Osborne).

[Sohrshah]

Received some papers in teh mail, finally opened them. I guess it is time to call my lawyer and finish this mess.

My panic attacks have been increasing in frequency and duration. I can't sleep unless I have chemical help.

*sigh*

*hugs* Morrigoon is always telling me that what seems like a nightmare is only for now. It WILL get better!

[Ponine]

Is there a reason exactly I should care that Valerie Bertenelli kissed a woman?

[Snowflake]

Is there a reason exactly I should care that Valerie Bertenelli kissed a woman?

No, I don't think there is.

[€uroMeinke]

Is there a reason exactly I should care that Valerie Bertenelli kissed a woman?

Yes, if you were the other woman

[€uroMeinke]

So... Boston, yeah...

[Alex]

Also, it depends on where she was kissing her.

[Ponine]

Also, it depends on where she was kissing her.

okay... someone else go watch the video on CNN, and let me know.

[Kevy Baby]

Also, it depends on where she was kissing her.Once, a girl told me to kiss her where it stinks. So I took her to Chino.

[Morrigoon]

She'd have liked you better if you took her to Norco ;)

[lizziebith]

There's also Second Life. It's free (unless you want to own land or buy stuff). :evil:

(ETA: Any LoTer who signs up can come crash at my SL place!)

What are your coordinates? I just started, and am looking for a good community! :)

[BDBopper]

Second Life sounds really cool but my computer is too old. Maybe when I get a new one.

[Capt Jack]

okay... someone else go watch the video on CNN, and let me know.

so you know. I watched it.

no, theres no reason you should care. doesnt even sound like she did, although Larry did get a little tingly over it I think

[Sohrshah]

So my interview today went well. Please send good vibes my way. I really want-and need- this job.

I wanna go celebrate!

[blueerica]

Yeah, and in it you can even jump off cliffs if you want though.

Though I am surprised how many of the elite raiders in the game actually somehow manage to also be employed.

Funny this should come up.

I'm getting a job... and I'm just waiting with bated breath for APB. If APB sucks, which it will no doubt be interesting for at least 6 months and/or until some infrastructure issue drives me batty, then I might end up reactivating my WOW account, since it would give me an insta 70 Mage.

Yeah.

About that work thing...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sure you don't want to hold out and see how LEGO Universe turns out?

[blueerica]

So my interview today went well. Please send good vibes my way. I really want-and need- this job.

I wanna go celebrate!

Visual mojo for this one! Good luck!

I just bagged an interview for Friday the 7th, and I have a feeling one will go from the phone interview I had the other day to an in-person interview at some point in the near future. I'm not sure which one I'd want more... pay is about the same, the one that's closer and in a pretty good location is an entry-level position that will expand my career; the one that's further away brings me more experience with writing, and I could probably advance more quickly in the short-term and is also slightly farther away... more interesting subject matter, too.

Anyhow, I mostly just want a job.

And a kitten. J & I were looking at some cuties at the vet's office where we got Markus.

[BarTopDancer]

And a kitten. J & I were looking at some cuties at the vet's office where we got Markus.

Cute adorable kittehs grow up to be Springer.

I should find some pictures of his "training camp".

[Sohrshah]

Visual mojo for this one! Good luck!

I just bagged an interview for Friday the 7th, and I have a feeling one will go from the phone interview I had the other day to an in-person interview at some point in the near future. I'm not sure which one I'd want more... pay is about the same, the one that's closer and in a pretty good location is an entry-level position that will expand my career; the one that's further away brings me more experience with writing, and I could probably advance more quickly in the short-term and is also slightly farther away... more interesting subject matter, too.

Anyhow, I mostly just want a job.

And a kitten. J & I were looking at some cuties at the vet's office where we got Markus.


Thank you, and Good Luck! I'll keep you all posted, as I'm sure BE will, too. :)
I miss my kitty. :(

[katiesue]

Good luck Sohrshah!

[Prudence]

Finished day one of the bar exam - check.

Caught up on LoT postings - check.

Okay! Finished my to-do list of important things! Now I can goof off for the rest of the evening!

[CoasterMatt]

Hey, whoever unplugged my computer when it was on, and doing it's burn-in- THANKS A FVCKIN' BUNCH!!!

I guess the new hard drive is coming sooner than later.

[Sohrshah]

Good luck Sohrshah!

Thank you! :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hey, whoever unplugged my computer when it was on, and doing it's burn-in- THANKS A FVCKIN' BUNCH!!!

I guess the new hard drive is coming sooner than later.My mom came home and noticed that there must have been a power event in the Valley during the day as her computer was off and clocks were blinking.

[CoasterMatt]

My mom came home and noticed that there must have been a power event in the Valley during the day as her computer was off and clocks were blinking.

No, this was power cable unplugged from the power unit- thankfully, I have another drive to use, but still annoying.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Hey, whoever unplugged my computer when it was on, and doing it's burn-in- THANKS A FVCKIN' BUNCH!!!

I guess the new hard drive is coming sooner than later.

It was probably the f**king cats...

[Sohrshah]

I feel weird. Like in a fog, slow, almost nauseated, but not. I was like this for the last two evenings, and in spite of forcing myself to stay in bed this morning, I still feel that way.

Perhaps I've discovered a new sort of tired?

In other news, I have high hopes for the job I interviews for yesterday, and it looks like the best opportunity I've had so far may offer me an interview on Friday. Thank you for your good vibes - I think they're working!

Hey, maybe I'm not tired, maybe this is just the tingle of good vibes!

:D

[Snowflake]

More vibes for you sohrshah! :snap:

[BarTopDancer]

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!

[Sohrshah]

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!

Uh-oh!

[cirquelover]

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!


But have you seen them? They changed them again! The samoas don't look right, I was bummed:(

[Sohrshah]

Where do I find them?

[BarTopDancer]

But have you seen them? They changed them again! The samoas don't look right, I was bummed:(

The bakeries out here merged. There were two bakeries before. One made Samoas and one made "caramel delights". Now that the bakeries here are one company, all we get are caramel delights. Check your box and see what they are really called. I heard that Saomas and Carmel Delights are slightly different.

Where do I find them?

Well my co-workers kids were selling them. You should probably hunt down booth sales outside the grocery stores.

[Morrigoon]

Mmm.... some Thin Mints would set me up well just about now. Of course, dirty pool bringing up girl scout cookies when I'm already starving (where IS my Gelato Cafe guy, anyway?)

[swanie]

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!

Most wonderful time of the year? Not if you are a Girl Scout Leader! :rolleyes:

I have 312 boxes in my entryway and have to work our second cookie booth in less than a week on Saturday.

I'm resigned to the fact that I'll be doing this the rest of my adult life since I have 3 girls...but between Pre-Sales, Cookie Distribution, Cookie Delivery, and Cookie Booths - it ends up being a ton of work.

If you are looking for cookie booths...they run for the next 3 weeks, but they may be harder to find as the sales period goes on. Many troops end up giving up their booths if they sell out in the early booths. You have to purchase your cookies in cases (12 boxes a case) and you can't turn in your left-over cookies once the booths are done, so you can be stuck with stock if you aren't careful.

Out of curiosity, how much are your Girl Scout cookies in California?

swanie

[Morrigoon]

sohrshah: Stater Bros often gets a table, but you could also try the fancy Ralphs on Trabuco and Alicia.

Gawd, I'm dying for some Thin Mints now! Last couple years I was able to order cookies, so I got like 7 boxes (Alex likes them even more than I do!)

And you know, kids... with Thin Mints comes Thin Mint Dryer's in the stores! Just sayin'...

[Chernabog]

Oh god, not girl scout cookie season RIGHT when I've made a decision to get back into my 4-day a week gym routine! I have 11 weeks to lose 5 pounds for the cruise!!

[katiesue]

Out of curiosity, how much are your Girl Scout cookies in California?


I want to say I paid $6 but I can't remember. Maddy's friend N was selling them, which reminds me I haven't actually gotten any cookies yet.

In San Diego they also have something called "Operatin Thin Mint". You can purchase cookies that are then sent to the troops. Helps out the girl scout, they still get their cut for the cookies, and they go to the troops. Plus then I'm not tempted to eat more than my one box allotment for the year.

[BarTopDancer]

Out of curiosity, how much are your Girl Scout cookies in California?

swanie

$4 a box. Do you have samoas or caramel delights?

[Moonliner]

Oh god, not girl scout cookie season RIGHT when I've made a decision to get back into my 4-day a week gym routine! I have 11 weeks to lose 5 pounds for the cruise!!

Remember, the sooner you fall behind the more time you will have to catch up.

[swanie]

I want to say I paid $6 but I can't remember. Maddy's friend N was selling them, which reminds me I haven't actually gotten any cookies yet.

In San Diego they also have something called "Operatin Thin Mint". You can purchase cookies that are then sent to the troops. Helps out the girl scout, they still get their cut for the cookies, and they go to the troops. Plus then I'm not tempted to eat more than my one box allotment for the year.

Ours are only $4.00 a box and more importantly...we have Samoas. :D We also added the Lemon Chalet Cremes this year which have been selling nicely.

We have taken donations for the troops for the past 3 years too. We ship ours through "Packages from Home". Last year alone, our troop was able to ship over 100 boxes overseas. PFH loves using our cookies as "filler" since they can only ship completely filled boxes.

I know I complain ALOT about doing the cookies sales every year, but it does offer our troop so many possibilities. They saved their cookie money for 2 years and did a sleepover at Sea World. Coming from AZ, that was a really big deal. They saved their money last year so we could afford another weekend away this year. You all would be amazed at home much it all adds up to. :D There is one troop that has saved their money for years and are planning on going to Europe when they are old enough. I'm not sure where our girls are wanting to go, but they have talked about doing a DL weekend or a spa weekend here in AZ.

It is great for them to learn how to set goals and how to manage money. I just wish I didn't have to deal with it every year ;)

swanie

[Capt Jack]

In San Diego they also have something called "Operatin Thin Mint". You can purchase cookies that are then sent to the troops. Helps out the girl scout, they still get their cut for the cookies, and they go to the troops.


yup. Im currently on the hook for $80 worth of cookies that I'll never see.
I even resisted the PB sammich cookies this year.

*pats himself on the back*

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ours are only $4.00 a box and more importantly...we have Samoas. :D We also added the Lemon Chalet Cremes this year which have been selling nicely. I think we got those too, but they're called "Lemonades" (lemon iced shortbread with a lemon slice pattern?).

Last year there was a different lemon one. They were low calorie and they were pretty tasty. I was bummed to see they were gone, but they replaced them with a cinnamon flavored low-cal cookie that's also good, so I'm happy.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I think we got those too, but they're called "Lemonades" (lemon iced shortbread with a lemon slice pattern?).

No no no we don't. We used to get the Chalet ones in Michigan and I've missed them since moving out here. They were like rectangular oreos but with lemon filling; the wafer cookies had a pattern that looked like a chalet.

[swanie]

:mad:

A note to the quack that was just arguing with Neil Cavuto on Fox News that there should be a national boycott on Girl Scout cookies...

The price of cookies is regional. The regional council determines the money distribution that comes from the sales. Not every troop gets just $0.45 a box. Our payout here in AZ is higher than that.

Apparently, Girl Scout cookies are the root of all evil in the world today.

Thankfully Cavuto cut her off.

Sheesh!

[Kevy Baby]

:mad:

A note to the quack that was just arguing with Neil Cavuto on Fox News that there should be a national boycott on Girl Scout cookies...What possible argument did she have for making such an idiotic statement?

[Ponine]

I dont know where KatieSue bought her cookies.. but in this end of San Diego they were $4 a box, and we had Samoas.

Those low-fat lemon from last year are gone, tahnkfully replaced by something with flavor. The Lemon Chalet Cremes.
I for one am glad to be rid of the powdered sugar.

Now, if you want my opinions...
the Operation Thin mint reciepts were a brilliant idea.
And if you REALLY want to make me happy, make the trefoils like they were when I was a kid. With the sugar sprinkles on top.

[Chernabog]

I'm giving up Girl Scout Cookies for Lent.

When is that again?

[Capt Jack]

I liked the powdery lemon ones. :(

just as well I didnt buy any for actual consumption

[figment1986]

I'm giving up Girl Scout Cookies for Lent.

When is that again?

don't you love when you do something and something you don't want happens...

chickfila offers free chicken biscuits on Fridays... during lent.

at least the sea world media event is tomorrow with free lunch. :)

i might not even need to report... but have fun ;)

[katiesue]

Ponine -I dont know where KatieSue bought her cookies.. but in this end of San Diego they were $4 a box, and we had Samoas.

Maybe they were $4 - can't remember (or maybe Madz hosed me for the $2).

[swanie]

What possible argument did she have for making such an idiotic statement?

The quack's name was Meme Roth and she was with the National Action Against Obesity. Her big gripe with GSA is that if you are a "civic organization" you shouldn't be allowed to sell junk food. By nature, you should be serving the public and if you are a Girl Scout you are perpetuating the obesity problem in America. She has a problem with Girl Scouts' selling practices since they create a measure of importance by only selling 2 months out of the year. Also, she says the cookie labeling is deceptive and the girls are an "unpaid labor force."

No troop is forced to sell cookies and there are no quotas. Now mind you, GSA makes it very attractive to sell cookies and fall product, but no one holds a gun to our heads to do so. We make .75 cents a box for every box sold, and since I have a troop of 12 girls, we easily make $1500 a cookie season. That pays for camp and trips that these girls will remember for a lifetime. If anything, GSA shows the girls how efficiently an organization can be run. We have 3 beautiful camps in our council that are supported by cookie sales and they run a ton of outreach programs. Our girls spend the entire first quarter of their school year doing encampment and service projects. It blows my mind that someone could attack such an awesome organization. :rolleyes:

But, you gotta love Neil...he actually called her a food police Nazi and asked her if she expected scouts to stand on the corner selling carrot sticks :D

[swanie]

I liked the powdery lemon ones. :(

just as well I didnt buy any for actual consumption

Those were the Lemon Coolers. We haven't had them for 2 years here in AZ. I'm just glad we have the new Lemon Chalet Cremes. They remind me of the lemon ones we had when I was a kid.

[BarTopDancer]

We saved our money and sold "GirlScoutaSaurus" shirts to fund our cruise to Mexico.

[Morrigoon]

The quack's name was Meme Roth and she was with the National Action Against Obesity. Her big gripe with GSA is that if you are a "civic organization" you shouldn't be allowed to sell junk food. By nature, you should be serving the public and if you are a Girl Scout you are perpetuating the obesity problem in America. She has a problem with Girl Scouts' selling practices since they create a measure of importance by only selling 2 months out of the year.

I hate people like this. This isn't a damn nanny state. They want their product to sell well so they can raise a lot of money for the scouts. This is done by selling something people WANT to buy, that they can't get anywhere else. And she should shut the hell up about the 2 months thing, because if Thin Mints were available year round, there'd be a lot more of them consumed than when you buy yourself a couple boxes and have to ration your cookies out.

I hereby officially coin a new term: actividiots. Because it's quicker than saying idiots who try to be activists.

[Capt Jack]

I hereby officially coin a new term: actividiots. Because it's quicker than saying idiots who try to be activists.

noted and quoted.

Websters should be in touch soon ;)

[Kevy Baby]

But, you gotta love Neil...he actually called her a food police Nazi and asked her if she expected scouts to stand on the corner selling carrot sticks :DHow about a drug and prostitution ring?

[Alex]

I don't buy girl scout cookies except directly from parents at work. I'm not going to endorse parent that pimp out their children by standing them in front of grocery stores doing nothing but looking cute in exchange for money.

And when I do feel the need for a thin mint while exiting Safeway and cave to temptation, as I hand them my $4 I say to them "I'm surprised they let you little whores wear such long skirts! Repent, and accept Lord Jesus as your savior!" Tough love, it works.

But how is it already cookie season, have they gone year round? There was a troop of girl scouts outside our local Safeway within the last four months (I can be sure because that is when it became my local Safeway).

[Kevy Baby]

And when I do feel the need for a thin mint while exiting Safeway and cave to temptation, as I hand them my $4 I say to them "I'm surprised they let you little whores wear such long skirts! Repent, and accept Lord Jesus as your savior!" Tough love, it works.I heart Alex

[Ghoulish Delight]

Did they have actual boxes of cookies, or were they just taking orders?

[Alex]

Actual boxes.

I feel bad for the Cub Scouts out there selling popcorn. It is somehow ok to buy candy from girls because they're just so cute but Dad will beat me up if that's the reason I'm buying popcorn. But they're not whores, they're gigolos, and that is a respectable profession.

[katiesue]

Campfire girls are better anyway.

[Alex]

nudge, nudge, wink, wink

[katiesue]

I heart Alex too!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

The quack's name was Meme Roth...

That's all you had to say! She is such a quack. Don't get me wrong, I don't exactly stand on the side of fat-acceptance (well, fat-respect, DEFINITELY, but it doesn't mean I should not take responsibility for improving my health) but everything she says is absurd. One particular interview she gave was condemning the very-average-weight Jordan Sparks, calling her many ugly things and implying she should not win American Idol because of her "weight problem."

Also, Alex, you are cracking me up so regularly lately.

[swanie]

That's all you had to say! She is such a quack. Don't get me wrong, I don't exactly stand on the side of fat-acceptance (well, fat-respect, DEFINITELY, but it doesn't mean I should not take responsibility for improving my health) but everything she says is absurd...

She was attacking ALL Civil groups that use food as a fundraiser...schools, Boy Scouts, Church Groups, the Knights of Columbus, etc. No group should be allowed to sell anything slightly unhealthy and gain from it.

I know she knows her boycotts would never work, so she's doing this just for the publicity. She must get her jollies by seeing herself on TV.

Oh and Alex...I'll be pimping my 2 girls in front of our Safeway this weekend. With any luck, they'll make about $135 for 3 hours of work. Business, baby. :D

[Kevy Baby]

I was in the Boy Scouts, but I was kicked out for eating a Brownie.

[swanie]

We got some good news last night...

Looks like we're getting a puppy!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/VivaKajinbabies8daysold2.jpg

We'll be getting one of the 2 girls! They are only 8 days old, and the 2 girls are on the outside. The boy is in the middle.

Our deposit went out today, so barring a "temperament" issue...we should have a new addition this spring!

[Morrigoon]

Aww.... PUPPIES!

[Sohrshah]

I was in the Boy Scouts, but I was kicked out for eating a Brownie.

Kevy, by eat a Brownie, did you mean a 6 year old girl dressed in orange and brown, or a "magical" chocolate confection? :P

[Morrigoon]

Knowing Kevy, the answer is probably "yes".

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Off to WDW. XO.

[Not Afraid]

Awwwwwww. Pooopiepuppies!

[Kevy Baby]

I have a vendor with a Tom Cruise (but the last name is spelled like Penelope's) and a Jerry Garcia (except it is a female and the first name is spelled like the Halliwell of Spice Girls fame).




BTW: I am being a little cryptic so that their names do not show up in a Google search.

[lashbear]

And you know, kids... with Thin Mints comes Thin Mint Dryer's in the stores! Just sayin'...
...so the Thin Mints are moist when bought ?

Couldn't you just bake them rather than buying a purpose-built cookie dryer?

(Aussies don't get these things...)

[CoasterMatt]

I think Morri missed an E in there...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

...so the Thin Mints are moist when bought ?

Couldn't you just bake them rather than buying a purpose-built cookie dryer?

(Aussies don't get these things...)Somebody freeze a box of each flavor to bring to Japan!

[swanie]

If anyone needs Samoas...I can bring them out with me when I come out for MA. :D

swanie

[CoasterMatt]

I wonder if Dick Cheney is gonna come shoot me in the face.

[BarTopDancer]

...so the Thin Mints are moist when bought ?

Couldn't you just bake them rather than buying a purpose-built cookie dryer?

(Aussies don't get these things...)

Dryer's is a brand of ice cream. They make girl scout cookie ice cream. It's delish!

Somebody freeze a box of each flavor to bring to Japan!

I think they will thaw by then time they reach Japan ;)

If anyone needs Samoas...I can bring them out with me when I come out for MA. :D

But I won't be at MA! Can you ship?

[CoasterMatt]

DrEyer's is a brand of ice cream.

:)

[wendybeth]

Tori's favorite ice cream in the whole world: Dreyer's chocolate.

[swanie]

But I won't be at MA! Can you ship?

I'm sure I can find a way to get some to you. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

YAY!

[Gemini Cricket]

I wonder if Dick Cheney is gonna come shoot me in the face.
He's not going to shoot you in the face. He's going to pepper you slightly and make you have a heart episode.
:rolleyes::D

[CoasterMatt]

That sounds even more terrifying.

[wendybeth]

He's not going to shoot you in the face. He's going to pepper you slightly and make you have a heart episode.
:rolleyes::D

You'll end up apologizing to him for it, also.

[figment1986]

I wonder if Dick Cheney is gonna come shoot me in the face.

only if you mention a B&M coaster that may or may not be talked about tomorrow... i have a feeling its something good and bad...

that or a trap ;)

[CoasterMatt]

BTW, the B&M coaster thing was just a joke- there's a big company wide announcement being made, I'll leave it at that. :)

[figment1986]

BTW, the B&M coaster thing was just a joke- there's a big company wide announcement being made, I'll leave it at that. :)

why does EVERYONE but me know what they are announcing...

I cannot find anything in the employee bulletin i do not get every week...

I cannot figure it out at all... not only that, why did i get an invite before anyone else i know?

[Kevy Baby]

why does EVERYONE but me know what they are announcing...

I cannot find anything in the employee bulletin i do not get every week...

I cannot figure it out at all... not only that, why did i get an invite before anyone else i know?cuz

Just cuz

[alphabassettgrrl]

Bah, it's Fox, whaddya want? Sure it's junk food, but it's once a year. That's not the level of treat that's causing all the health problems. Fast food, anyone?

Puppy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lizziebith]

There's also Second Life. It's free (unless you want to own land or buy stuff). :evil:

(ETA: Any LoTer who signs up can come crash at my SL place!)

I just visited his SL crash pad: tres swanky!!! :snap: :cheers:

And we could have such fun building the virtual LoT commune there...just sayin' :D

[Mousey Girl]

The largest Dreyers plan in the world is in Bakersfield. Their complex is huge, and it keeps expanding. The whole thing is state of the art. I am hoping to get a tour of it one of these days. They are the reason that my place of work was built. A few weeks back we got to raid some of their product. I came home with a case of Drumsticks, Dove Bars, Twix & Snickers icecream bars, Fruit bars, and some other novelty ice cream. The Boy keeps bugging me for more, even though we haven't gone through it all yet.

[cirquelover]

So Z and I went to the Dollar store last night and as I was walking up I glanced in the book bin and what did I find but Disney War for $1! Woohoo, you've got to love a bargain. I don't remember what this one's supposed to be about but for a buck it's worth a look.

[Morrigoon]

Last night I received dead vegetation from the last person in the world I'd have expected to get it from :) Just had to share.

It was totally the boost I needed last night, too.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Last night I received dead vegetation from the last person in the world I'd have expected to get it from Muammar Gaddafi?

[BarTopDancer]

Castro?

[Sohrshah]

He even picked the color!

[Sohrshah]

Many thanks for all the good vibes and mojos.

I just got the phone call: I GOT THE JOB!

I am no longer a secretary. I'm now a Project Manager at a company which has a Star Wars themed conference room.

Unbelievably happy sigh.

Now it's time to PAAARTAY!:cheers:

[Mousey Girl]

Dumb & Dumber seem to have set their date, which is why I got the paperwork from the attorney. They really are stupid. I mean, they didn't need to be married to pop out the first kid. Don't they understand that she will lose her widow's social security benefits??? I am so laughing at them right now!

They are truly stupid and deserve the misery they are bringing upon themselves. I think I am really, honestly, getting over the pain I have allowed them to cause me during the past 18 months. Good Riddance to bad rubbish!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Congrats G!

And MG,

You've grown so much. The strength in your posts shines through. WTG!

[Morrigoon]

Yay Sohrshah!

MG: Duuuude, knowing that, I bet you couldn't sign them fast enough :D

[cirquelover]

Congratulations are in order all around!

S- Congrats on the new job! That must be an interesting conference room, do they get any work done in there or just play?!

MG- They truly deserve each other and you TRULY deserve so much better and more! Let them ruin their own lives as you and the boy thrive and grow way beyond them and their garbage.

[Gemini Cricket]

Congrats on the new job, G!
:) :snap:

[Chernabog]

Yay G congrats!!! See, I knew you could do it.

[SacTown Chronic]

:cheers: all around!

[JWBear]

Many thanks for all the good vibes and mojos.

I just got the phone call: I GOT THE JOB!

I am no longer a secretary. I'm now a Project Manager at a company which has a Star Wars themed conference room.

Unbelievably happy sigh.

Now it's time to PAAARTAY!:cheers:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[Capt Jack]

Conga-rats Sohrshah!!!


http://www.imgag.com/product/full/ap/3032060/cg6cp.gif

[Morrigoon]

OMG, that is the best graphic since the beating-a-dead-horse animation!

[Mousey Girl]

Me likey the dancing rats!!!!!

[Sohrshah]

Thanks everyone! :)

And Good for you, too, MG!

I concur, the Conga-rats are great!

[Prudence]

I am home.

My brain hurts.

I have no deadlines or things I should be studying and it feels really odd.

I have the urge to search out LLM programs.

I should probably take a nap instead.

[Chernabog]

^^ Go to bed!! I'm sitting here at work, having to sue yet ANOTHER person, and it's getting so tiring ;) gwahahaha

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I just ate lunch at Dennys. I had an omelete with ham, BACON, cheese and Cheese sauce. The side was seasoned Fries with ranch dressing for dipping and two pancakes. All was washed down with an Ice Tea.

The blood flow has slowed down a bit. I'm almost glad I didn't get the extra butter on the pancakes...

[Mousey Girl]

Nickolas keeps trying to tell me that he can't eat grilled cheese sandwiches unless they have bacon in them. He is the next generation of Swankieness.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I am no longer a secretary. I'm now a Project Manager at a company which has a Star Wars themed conference room.


Whoo-hoo!!! Awesomeness!

Nickolas keeps trying to tell me that he can't eat grilled cheese sandwiches unless they have bacon in them. He is the next generation of Swankieness.

Can't say I blame him! And WTG about not letting d&d cause you more pain!

[Chernabog]

Ok so today at work one of the companies that provides legal filing service like, completely COMPLETELY f'd up. We were calling them throughout the day for status on something super important, and they kept lying to us... We told them we needed status before 4:00, they got the documents at 9am and said no problem, it would only take a few hours, etc. etc.

Finally I was able to get status on the court filing and they didn't get it filed correctly, they were supposed to call this office with a small correction and didn't, so it all got delayed due to them not communicating, until 4:45pm.... which means I had to reprint the entire thing, re-sort/reprint an entire project, to get it up to freeking LANCASTER tomorrow.... because they can't do their job.

OK, so short story longer, I screamed at the guy in charge at the service. SCREAMED. I don't usually raise my voice or anything, but I absolutely screamed at him, called him completely incompetent, how I wasn't paying the bill, screaming screaming screaming and then hung up.

It felt good at the time, but now I feel like turd. I was thinking about calling him back tomorrow and apologizing for my unprofessional behaviour (without saying what they did was no big deal, because it is a big deal), but what do you think? Sleep on it and see how guilty I feel tomorrow? We are looking for another service, but we need to use that company (of which that person is just a regular employee) for the time being.

[BDBopper]

Major congrats are in order all around Today

Congrats to Sosh on her swanky new job! :cheers:

Congrats to Swanie on the new puppies! They are adorable! Good luck on the Girl Scout Cookies sales! :cheers:

Congrats to Prudence on finally being done and Best of luck with the results. I know you aced them and kicked some major exam ass! :cheers:

Congrats to Morrigoon on all the beautfiful flowers and the the completion of your run with the show! :cheers:

Congrats to MG for socking it to the jackasses that have been screwing you over! :cheers:

OH & Congrats to GC on his swanky new Award! He rocks! Even the poofy cute Cloud guys in my signature are rejoicing for you! EVERYBODY DANCE!!! :cheers:

[Gemini Cricket]

Ok so today at work...
Yuk.
You know, sometimes ya just gotta scream. It gets you heard and it relieves stress for the screamer.
The screamy wheel gets the grease.
Sorry your day is yucky.

[BarTopDancer]

Ugh. Sorry you had such a sucky day Cherny.

I've been there - lit into someone for not doing their job and then felt bad about it. I don't know what to tell you about apologizing though. Hopefully tomorrow goes smoothly for ya!

[CoasterMatt]

I had a fun day at work today- My sales numbers have never been better, but I got a negative coaching because I haven't been using the Decision Tree system- a system that in theory would be great, if it didn't lag about 15-20 seconds behind every transaction. The manager even said "It's not that we think you're not upselling, but you have to use the decision tree".
I will use the decision tree, and I will continue to tell every guest that asks what's taking so long, exactly what's taking so long, and exactly who they need to see at Guest Relations so we can get back to the job of providing great guest service.

[Mousey Girl]

Welll... for every step forward I am hit 3 steps back. My position was eliminated today. That was why I didn't go to a perm employee 2 weeks ago. *sigh*

Back to the temp services I go!

The funny thing is, because I felt it coming I am not nearly as upset as I should be.

[BDBopper]

Welll... for every step forward I am hit 3 steps back. My position was eliminated today. That was why I didn't go to a perm employee 2 weeks ago. *sigh*

Back to the temp services I go!

The funny thing is, because I felt it coming I am not nearly as upset as I should be.

Oh that sucks. I am so sorry. :(

[BarTopDancer]

Welll... for every step forward I am hit 3 steps back. My position was eliminated today. That was why I didn't go to a perm employee 2 weeks ago. *sigh*

Back to the temp services I go!

The funny thing is, because I felt it coming I am not nearly as upset as I should be.

Bummer MG. Perhaps they have an open position that you can apply for through traditional ways. Or at the very least update the ol resume and submit it to their HR dept. They already know you rock!

[Prudence]

It felt good at the time, but now I feel like turd. I was thinking about calling him back tomorrow and apologizing for my unprofessional behaviour (without saying what they did was no big deal, because it is a big deal), but what do you think? Sleep on it and see how guilty I feel tomorrow? We are looking for another service, but we need to use that company (of which that person is just a regular employee) for the time being.

Clearly my brain hasn't shut off yet because it automatically attempted to assess your Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Professionalism violations. If you could retell that story and work in sleeping with the client and then accepting a settlement offer without their knowledge or consent and depositing the settlement in your personal checking account and paying your rent from it that would make the task easier. :p

[mousepod]

Cherny, the guy I work with has a great technique for following up a particularly harsh dressing down: send an email to the person saying how good it was to talk to them on the phone about getting the situation resolved and how you are looking forward to the positive outcome that will undoubtedly result as a consequence of the conversation. Never even allude to the fact that you lost your temper. When all is said and done, you've let off steam, put the fear of God into an incompetent, and left a tidy email trail.

(I did it yesterday)

[Kevy Baby]

It felt good at the time, but now I feel like turd. I was thinking about calling him back tomorrow and apologizing for my unprofessional behaviour (without saying what they did was no big deal, because it is a big deal), but what do you think? Sleep on it and see how guilty I feel tomorrow? We are looking for another service, but we need to use that company (of which that person is just a regular employee) for the time being.My $0.02 which only applies on Friday if you are still not sure:

Offer an apology for the unprofessional behavior, but let the person know that ARE very upset with their service and what impact it had on you. Also make sure that he knows what happened: what happened today that led up to the "event."

Don't dwell on the apology - say it and move on.

[Sohrshah]

MG I'm so sorry! *hugs*

[Mousey Girl]

BTD, the company only hires through temp services. The only other position would be a shipping clerk, and I have seen how they are treated. Also, for that position you have to speak Spanish.

The temp service I went through for them is really, really upset by this sudden move. I don't think it was as sudden as they were lead to believe. One of the grils only works on 1 account and it is a biggy. That account will cease to exist after today. She will be getting my accounts. She is a perm employee, so she has senority. I just feel bad for my customers.

As for me, the resume is being updated. I have proven to myself, over the last year, that I can survive anything, and I will surely survive this.

[SacTown Chronic]

Decision Tree? Negative coaching? Ugh.




I have proven to myself, over the last year, that I can survive anything, and I will surely survive this.Hells yeah!

[Snowflake]

As for me, the resume is being updated. I have proven to myself, over the last year, that I can survive anything, and I will surely survive this.

I hope the temp service you worked through will come through for you with a better opportunity.

Fingers crossed for you MG.

[Chernabog]

Cherny, the guy I work with has a great technique for following up a particularly harsh dressing down: send an email to the person saying how good it was to talk to them on the phone about getting the situation resolved and how you are looking forward to the positive outcome that will undoubtedly result as a consequence of the conversation.

Heh the only problem with that is that they COULDN'T get it resolved, which meant I had to scramble to get an extra project copied, signed and out the door within 20 minutes so that another attorney could file the thing that THEY were supposed to file up 70 miles to Lancaster this morning. By the time they were able to get back to me, there were NO more options about getting it resolved through them - the filing window had already closed (45 minutes prior). This was after multiple assurances, which turned out to be baldfaced lies.

I'm going to talk to my boss today about getting a new company for this service, we've been thinking about it anyway since they keep doing these big-time screw ups.

Clearly my brain hasn't shut off yet because it automatically attempted to assess your Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Professionalism violations.

Hahah except of course that I wasn't dealing with courts or clients, and I didn't do anything dishonest, untrustworthy, fraudulent, etc. Getting angry at someone isn't against the rules. And no, I don't want to sleep with the person on the other end of the phone, he didn't even sound cute and he didn't sound like he'd want to hire me ;) lmao

Kevy, I'm debating whether to say it or not, but that IS what I'd do... they clearly screwed up and deserved to be yelled at. It's more for my sake (i.e. to keep my side of the street clean) than for their benefit. We'll see. I have lots of stuff today before I'm even back at the office :)

[Gn2Dlnd]

test...

[Morrigoon]

Visible mojo for the new sig line!

[Kevy Baby]

Kevy, I'm debating whether to say it or not, but that IS what I'd do... they clearly screwed up and deserved to be yelled at. It's more for my sake (i.e. to keep my side of the street clean) than for their benefit. We'll see. I have lots of stuff today before I'm even back at the office :)That is about the only reason I recommend it.

test...I HATE pop quizzes. I didn't have time to study.

[Disneyphile]

Well, my lunch date had to postpone, so I went out for a bit.

I came home with a pair of "production mice". (Two cute live baby female mice.) I'm calling them "production mice" because their little cage is portable and is sitting on my desk to give me some cuteness while I edit. And, it also gives them a needed "purpose". ;)

Ken's gonna kill me.

Now, I just gotta think of names. One is black with a white stripe, and the other is beige.

[Morrigoon]

meeses!

[wolfy999]

It's my fault.......

But I'll kill you (as critter babysitter here), before Ken gets to you....I'm on my way.......

[wolfy999]

Just kidding of course...but the thought crossed my mind.

[Disneyphile]

I intend on taking them with us on our shoots for our independent video series. :D

They even have their own little television (it's a plastic hide box made for small critters).

Bit of trivia - Walt used to keep a mouse on his desk back in Kansas City. Granted, it was a wild mouse, but it would sit on his desk for hours, and he'd share pieces of bread with it.

[Kevy Baby]

I came home with a pair of "production mice". (Two cute live baby female mice.)

Ken's gonna kill me.Our dragons love baby mice.

[Disneyphile]

Our dragons love baby mice.I'm sure our dragons would too. :p

Besides, these already have their fur. :p

[Kevy Baby]

Besides, these already have their fur. :pThey don't mind the fur. Though that means they are getting to a size that may be too big for the dragons.

[Disneyphile]

These babies can outrun the dragons. :p

[Kevy Baby]

After drooling over them for ages, we splurged recently and acquired a pair of Panther Chameleons. The boy is Karma and the girl is Dogma (with thanks to DP for the "Karma Chameleon" name idea).

While his colors will get MUCH more vivid when he grows up, here is an initial pic of Karma:

[Kevy Baby]

These babies can outrun the dragons. :pI don't know: I've seen your dragons move pretty quick. At least one of them would be able to capture.

And stop sticking your tongue out at me.

[CoasterMatt]

Wow! Beautiful already.

[RStar]

Nice pets, Kevy! :snap:

[wolfy999]

DP...do you realize that you have 14 critters living in your household now....????

You have beaten me out by 2...

[wolfy999]

boo boo

[Prudence]

Heh - so now that we've been through the bar together we're all best friends. Even Ms. Bitchcakes who wouldn't give me exams and wears too-small jeans is now all "you have to come to my party! I'll drop you an email!" Heh. This amuses me!

Thing is - I'll probably go. Life's too short to hold grudges. At least against people like that who are relatively harmless.

Then again, I might just be buzzed right now.

[wolfy999]

Drinking just a bit...or other?

[Disneyphile]

DP...do you realize that you have 14 critters living in your household now....????Make that about 114, if you count the worms we feed to the reptiles. ;)

You have beaten me out by 2...That means you need two more cats.... stat!

I'm trying to think of cute names for the new girls. So far, I have come up with:

Luma & Chroma (video terms - one means black and white, and the other is color)

Elphaba & Galinda (might be too perfect, considering they are roommates, one is blonde/tan, and the cage is emerald in color...)

[Prudence]

urg. well, there goes my high for the evening. Went on a little "where are they now" google-ing and discovered that and ex-boyfriend died two years ago from liver failure. And was HIV+. We dated more than a decade ago, but now I'm slightly freaked out. Plus I can't believe he's dead. Weird.

[Mousey Girl]

We just had a minor earthquake. Scared the crap out of me. It was a sharp jolt, followed by a tiny bit or rocking.

[blueerica]

My goodness, it's been a few days since I actually read anything on here. I log in with the intent to read, but nothing happens of it. I skimmed, because frankly I know I missed a lot.

So, congrats to those requiring congrats, and bummer to those requiring sympathy. I wish I could have been around to read it all more thoroughly. I feel so out of touch now.

We've had internet and phone issues now for a couple of days, so I just haven't been on as much. Comcast guy is coming out tomorrow morning, then I need to decide what to do with the phone's modem (we use Vonage) at some point, since it seems to be having its own issues, which may or may not have anything to do with the cable (since when the cable is intermittently working, the phone modem... doesn't).

Ugh.

And we have company coming out from California on Monday. We thought we had another week, but apparently she's rolling through now-ish. Still so much to clear out of the office, box-wise, and we need to buy a bed... or something. Our couch has a bad 'spot' on the left, making it awful to sleep on, so we'd rather not force her out there. Since the extra bed was already in our plans, we're just going to go ahead and get one now. Grr...

[Prudence]

Happiness is: making my DL priority seating arrangements and knowing that in a few weeks I'll be leaving all this behind for a few days of carefree playtime.

[wolfy999]

Sadness: A 4th grader's Mom (from Wofette's school) passed away last week, can't imagine losing a Mother at that young of age. I didn't know her that well, just from Girl Scouts a couple of years back, but it's still hard to imagine her gone.

[lashbear]

I discovered that if you open a tin of condensed milk, pour it into a bowl, microwave it on 50% power for 8 mins or so, you get a kick-ass Dulce De Leche

[Snowflake]

I discovered that if you open a tin of condensed milk, pour it into a bowl, microwave it on 50% power for 8 mins or so, you get a kick-ass Dulce De Leche

Sticky goodness to be sure.

Lashbear, Master of Mircowaving.

[blueerica]

Why oh why do I have to feel so awful today? I feel like being bitchy right now. It's probably because I'm waiting for the cable guy to show up for a problem that's 'intermittent' and is working correctly at the moment. Perhaps it's because I scheduled him so damn early. Ugh.

Yesterday was one of the longest days I've had in a long while. Long story, but getting the bed was a pain in the ass, and now I have to go buy a sheet set, etc. Last minute company sucks.

Wah! Wah! Wah!

[wendybeth]

You're feeling cranky because you know that, even though the cable guy is scheduled this morning, he's not going to show up until the middle of the month.;)

(Feel better!)