Soooo....

[blueerica]

Well, the story got more aggrivating. I chilled out, did some work, and realized that it was taking far too long considering I should have been one of the earliest calls of the day. I checked my voicemail, remotely, and sure enough, they'd called twice (though I told them that since my cable had been having issues, I didn't have a working phone, since we use Vonage)... and since I didn't pick up, they canceled my appointment.

I called back immediately, and they said that they'd dispatch one today. Which means Thursday, I figured. I'd be fine with Thursday, but since I will have company over, and a new bed to dress up, and supplies to get, I just didn't have time for the waiting game. Talked with the new rep on the phone and decided to tough it out, and when it got too late, call them to reschedule.

But, didn't need to. Tech guy showed up about 10 minutes after I got off the phone with the rep; maybe even less time than that. He was puzzled at first, but realized that we had a sh*tty signal. Cleaned it up, Internet working faster than ever, phone router and wireless router are accepting the signal...

I'm happy, and I'm glad I waited. Since the Vonage router was acting up, my impatient side wanted to get on the phone with Vonage to head off how much time that process would take. I'm glad I waited for Comcast so that I could work on the Vonage issue in good faith.

And, the cable guy got a kick out of Markus. Markus now wants to be a cable technician. But only if he gets a kick-a$$ toolbelt with dangly things.

[BarTopDancer]

I hate the santa ana winds.

[swanie]

I have to share the latest puppy pic...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/KajinVivafemales2wksold3208.jpg

They're 2 weeks old now. We're not sure which of the 2 girls will be ours, but I'll be happy to have either one. :)

I seriously can't wait :D

[Kevy Baby]

...getting the bed was a pain in the ass, and now I have to go buy a sheet set...I read this as "getting it in bed was a pain in the ass, and now I have to go buy a sheet set" which has a whole different meaning...

[Kevy Baby]

I hate the santa ana winds.Ah, the devil winds. I hate 'em too.

Santa Ana winds may get their name from the Santa Ana Mountains in Orange County, the Santa Ana River or Santa Ana, along which the winds are particularly strong. There are also claims that the original form is Santana winds, from the Spanish vientos de Satán ("winds of Satan", Sanatanas being a rarer form of Satanás), and that this, in turn, is a translation of a native name in some unspecified language.

According to the Los Angeles Almanac: "The original spelling of the name of the winds is unclear, not to mention the origin. The name Santana Winds is said to be traced to Spanish California , when the winds were called devil winds due to their heat. The reference book Los Angeles A to Z (by Leonard & Dale Pitt), credits the Santa Ana Canyon in Orange County as the origin of the name Santa Ana Winds, thereby arguing for the term Santa Anas. This might be supported by early accounts which attributed the Santa Ana Riverbed running through the canyon as the source of the winds. Another account placed the origin of Santa Ana winds with an Associated Press correspondent stationed in Santa Ana who mistakenly began using Santa Ana winds instead of Santana winds in a 1901 dispatch."

[Ponine]

They're 2 weeks old now. We're not sure which of the 2 girls will be ours, but I'll be happy to have either one. :)

I seriously can't wait :D
I'm sure you said this at one point, but refresh my memory,
what breed of pups are these?

[swanie]

I'm sure you said this at one point, but refresh my memory,
what breed of pups are these?

They are American Eskimo puppies. They are also known as Japanese Spitz. We lost our first fur baby (she was also an Eskie) last summer at the age of 12. This is what Kristi looked like when she was an adult...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/May12th115.jpg

The breed almost looks like a miniature Samoyed. They are usually about knee height and weigh roughly 25 pounds.

Our girls have never had a new puppy so they are beyond excited too :D

[Capt Jack]

Ive known a few folks that lean to that particular breed. surprisingly intelligent (almost startling at times) and all Ive ever seen have hearts of gold.

great choice.

[mousepod]

My M-I-L has an American Eskimo. Wonderful dog. The only not-so-great thing about her is that she sheds like crazy. We were having a garage sale a couple of years ago, and we decided to brush her (the dog, not my mother-in-law). White fluff was flying everywhere all afternoon. It looked like a Christmas pageant had exploded...

[Disneyphile]

I'm so loving my little mice. They do everything side-by-side. They're now both sitting on top of the food dish and eating together. :)

[Mousey Girl]

Mice over rats? that just seems wrong somehow. ;)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Well, so does cheddar cheese over hot apple pie, but it works.

[Alex]

I agree that mice are superior to rats. Rats were too big for my snake.

[RStar]

I have found mice to be more cute, and rats to be more trainable and personable. It's like compairing cats and dogs. They each have their own niche.

[BDBopper]

Yay for cute pet pictures and awesome pet stories! :)

[swanie]

Ive known a few folks that lean to that particular breed. surprisingly intelligent (almost startling at times) and all Ive ever seen have hearts of gold.

great choice.

Our Kristi was scary smart. True story...

She always seemed to know when I was pregnant. As soon as I would sit down on the couch, she would drape herself over my belly like she was trying to hatch me. I'm guessing she could feel the babies move. She insisted on doing this as soon as I would start showing.

The breed itself used to be popular circus dogs. They are terribly smart and very agile. If you remember the little white dogs with the clown collars that could walk tightropes...those were Eskies.

My M-I-L has an American Eskimo. Wonderful dog. The only not-so-great thing about her is that she sheds like crazy. We were having a garage sale a couple of years ago, and we decided to brush her (the dog, not my mother-in-law). White fluff was flying everywhere all afternoon. It looked like a Christmas pageant had exploded...

When Kristi would shed it was like it was snowing. :D But, on the bright side, she'd shed completely in a matter of days. It never took her weeks like it did my old Golden Retriever.

[Disneyphile]

Mice over rats? that just seems wrong somehow. ;)
The meeses are small enough to fit on my office desk, hence why I call them "production mice". ;)

I've loved many rats before though. The only problem is that mice are a bit more skittish and take a little longer to train. These girls still squeak and run from my hand. Although, they love me when I offer them treats. Me thinks I'm already being played... :rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

I'm under the cloud of a malaise I can't quite put my finger on today. There's nothing extraordinarily wrong, but even contented and relaxed I feel like I'm under a cloud somehow. I got news about a client that kind of put a damper on my morning, but not enough to justify being blue all day. Weird. Annoying.

Maybe I'm just stressed?

[Capt Jack]

its called spring fever.

I get it bad. it's usually cured by going out and breaking the winter indoor cycle with some time in the springtime sun doing something (or someone) you enjoy

[Morrigoon]

That's what's weird though... I've been out in the sun. I had lunch outdoors and everything.

[Ponine]

Thats because it doesnt work for all of us.
Personally, I think its a guy thing. I dont know how to break the cycle, I just know their way doenst work for me.

[Kevy Baby]

I have found mice to be more cute, and rats to be more trainable and personable. It's like comparing cats and dogs. They each have their own niche.I have found that, as long as they are small enough, the dragons don't have a preference one way or the other.

[Morrigoon]

Ponine... I found something that worked. Someone in the office gave me the rest of their M&Ms. Man, there's nothing like chocolate for shaking off a cloud.

[Ponine]

Ponine... I found something that worked. Someone in the office gave me the rest of their M&Ms. Man, there's nothing like chocolate for shaking off a cloud.

Oh now see?? That I didnt try yet.

[Capt Jack]

That's what's weird though... I've been out in the sun. I had lunch outdoors and everything.

Thats because it doesnt work for all of us.
Personally, I think its a guy thing. I dont know how to break the cycle, I just know their way doenst work for me.

but its not just 'get out in the sun' but to get out in the sun and do something that breaks the chain of normal

dunno...maybe it is a guy thing. I just always see it as taking a hard left out of the winter rut

[wendybeth]

My hard-left is going to happen in less than a month.:D

Jack, you going to be around for a meet? It's ridiculous that we haven't met up irl yet, mister!

[Kevy Baby]

Jack, you going to be around for a meet? It's ridiculous that we haven't met up irl yet, mister!I've met Jack. I'm not sure you should be in such a hurry to meet him.

[€uroMeinke]

So traveling to Boston, I noticed that snow covers much of the country (or at least that part falling under my flight path) and am reminded that it is still winter. I also noticed that I've been playing with google earth too much and found it frustrating that I couldn't zoom in my view.

Meanwhile checking in I had to ask the desk clerk to repeat himself at least 3 or 4 times. I think I should have taken GC with me to act as my interpreter. On the other hand I had no problem at all understanding my Kenyan cabbie.

[figment1986]

I feel terrible today... I have been coughing randomly and really bad headaches...

I hate flu season! Strange how it waits to hit me with a mild case right near the end.... always does that.

Hope everyone is having more fun than me.

[wendybeth]

I've met Jack. I'm not sure you should be in such a hurry to meet him.


Lol- coming from you, KB- that means a .......well, not a hell of a lot. ;)

(j/k- you know we love you!)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Hi all. I'm back. It has been... an unusual few days.

We went to WDW to enjoy (and say goodbye to) my brother and his adorable kids before they move to Milan, Italy this week. This was fun until Saturday afternoon when I came down with pretty nasty food poisoning. Sick all through Sunday so we had to miss our scheduled flight. And in the midst of that bleah, we get word from my parents that my grandmother is passing; her brain is no longer sending the appropriate signals (swallow, breathe) so they say it will be a matter of days. Anyway, finally got another flight on Monday night, but on the taxi drive home, our driver got in an accident. We're OK - no injuries - and we were close enough to home that we walked the rest of the way.

Someone bring back some neutral karma, OK?

[libraryvixen]

Yipes H! I'll send you the calm, no-drama vibes from here!

[Snowflake]

Sheesh! LSPE, you and Tom take care, k?

Glad you are okay, sorry about your Gran and jealous you will now have a spot to flop in Milan........

Sending neutral karma for you both!

[Not Afraid]

OMG, H! I'm glad that you are both at least not hurt and feeling better, but that wasn't the roller coaster you had in mind when going to WDW.

[cirquelover]

LSPE- that sounds like quite the harrowing journey. I'm glad you were able to see your brother off, I'm sure it was important to you. It sounds like the rest of the mess was no fun though. At least you were close enough to home to walk but that doesn't sound like a great way to end your adventure either though.
I'm glad you're home safe and I'm sending you calming neutral vibes!

[Capt Jack]

My hard-left is going to happen in less than a month.:D

Jack, you going to be around for a meet? It's ridiculous that we haven't met up irl yet, mister!


yeah, gotta make that happen.



I've met Jack. I'm not sure you should be in such a hurry to meet him.

[BDBopper]

LSPE,

Wow! Sorry you got sick but glad you are okay and the accident was not too bad. I am sorry about your Grandma. :(

[blueerica]

Wow, LSPE, sounds like some crazy stuff was going on. I hope that you at least get a moment to breathe in between all the insanity, and neutral vibes are headed your way.

In other, completely unrelated news, J's ex-roomie from Cali is out. She's moving across the country and is bringing her cats to her mom's place. I didn't know which of the cats would have the hardest time, but it seems to be Markus. Her cats are set up in the spare room and seem fairly comfy, so all is at least well on their front. Markus is very bitter. He was angry at first, but it seems to be a fairly well defined bitter coming from him. I don't think he'll poo or pee anywhere, he's just scared and threatened, probably more so since there are two new older cats in the house.

Her cats names are Pirate and Scarface, and they seem happy to see me...

[Disneyphile]

LSPE - I'll share some of our good vibes with you.

I swear, I think a lot of us on here need to get together and just beat the crap out of stress with those foam bats or something.

[Not Afraid]

I suggest buying cheap pillows at a thrift store and attacking them with a butcher knife. It works wonders.

[Kevy Baby]

Looks like it is my turn to be sick. Got this nasty cough.

I may leave work early today: like 5:00 (that's early for me).

[Moonliner]

I suggest buying cheap pillows at a thrift store and attacking them with a butcher knife. It works wonders.

Pillows?

Humm, yeah I guess you could use pillows. However I'm not sure that would have quite the same therapeutic effect.

[figment1986]

im so trusted... from friday through next friday... im in charge of the radio station since my boss will be on vaca for spring break...

I'm thinking of reprogramming it ;)

[Moonliner]

im so trusted... from friday through next friday... im in charge of the radio station since my boss will be on vaca for spring break...

I'm thinking of reprogramming it ;)

Yeah! The all Hanna Montana station! You know the time is ripe for that.

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah! The all Hanna Montana station! You know the time is ripe for that.Many years ago, when a local station was going to change format (it was 103.1, but I don't remember which version of the station it was) and they removed all of the jocks, the last jock in the studio put the first couple of seconds of "Wannabe" of the Spice Girls on a loop then jammed the lock to the studio. I don't recall how long it took to fix the problem, but it was damned funny.

[figment1986]

Yeah! The all Hanna Montana station! You know the time is ripe for that.

we only have one song... the remix to her hit single that clear channel plays ;)

just came in today.

[BDBopper]

This day sucks! :mad: Can we do it over...or skip it entirely?

It's been an emotional plummet from the time I woke up this morning to find out that the standard bearer for my favorite musical genre has passed away to the rock bottom of the end of the road for my horse in the Presidential race (whom I've worked so very hard for).

I think i am going to cry. :( Is it September yet? At least I have that to look forward to right now.

[alphabassettgrrl]

**hugs** to you, Bopper. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

[BDBopper]

Looks like it is my turn to be sick. Got this nasty cough.

I may leave work early today: like 5:00 (that's early for me).

I hope you feel better soon man.

[Snowflake]

Looks like it is my turn to be sick. Got this nasty cough.

I may leave work early today: like 5:00 (that's early for me).

Oh No! I had that 3 times, no fun! Get well soon!

Hope GusGus makes you some good soup for when you will feel like eating it. :coffee:

[Snowflake]

Hey Flippyshark, thanks for the way cool PC from Japan! Glad you enjoyed the chocolate! ;)

It's tacked up on my board here at work for inspiration for the 2009 Tokyo Swanking!

[wendybeth]

I got a new toy yesterday- a Blackberry Pearl 8130. Now I can check out the LoT at work! (Once I figure the damn thing out, that is).

It's shiny.

[Kevy Baby]

This day sucks! :mad: Can we do it over...or skip it entirely? Hey, good news: by the time I read this, it was tomorrow. So your misery should be over!

[BarTopDancer]

I got a new toy yesterday- a Blackberry Pearl 8130. Now I can check out the LoT at work! (Once I figure the damn thing out, that is).

It's shiny.

Yay for BB Pearl! I love mine!

LoT is cumbersome on it - LoT isn't super mobile-friendly.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Just to be a bit defensive....vBulletin isn't super mobile-friendly, it's not just the lot.

[Morrigoon]

That's true. It's cumbersome on my Q as well.

So, I read this article about how shelters have a harder time getting their darker-haired doggies adopted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23472518/?GT1=43001

[BDBopper]

Hey, good news: by the time I read this, it was tomorrow. So your misery should be over!

Isn't it wonderful how it can get better just by turning th page? I am definitely feeling better. There is magic in a bacon pizza...let me tell ya! :)

[Capt Jack]

That's true. It's cumbersome on my Q as well.

So, I read this article about how shelters have a harder time getting their darker-haired doggies adopted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23472518/?GT1=43001

how truly odd. never something that would occur to me, but yeah, next shelter dog I snag will be black, just to try and break the cycle.


those doggie eyes will haunt me the rest of the day, no doubt

[blueerica]

So, I read this article about how shelters have a harder time getting their darker-haired doggies adopted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23472518/?GT1=43001

I've heard about the cat thing, and figured as much was true for the dogs. It's really an interesting phenomenon, one that I didn't try to play into when picking out Markus (who we chose part for personality, part for getting him into a good home after spending over a year in shelters). I personally love black animals, and have had mostly positive experiences with their personalities, though I can see how they're easier to walk past. I like the local Humane Society. The 'prices' for the black dogs and cats are generally lower, and they have certain months where they put a special on harder to adopt cats and dogs, correlating it with some fact of the month. I think it's pretty cool, anyway.

Sad truth about those poor animals, indeed.

[Not Afraid]

Black cats are usually difficult to adopt out as well.

[BarTopDancer]

Just to be a bit defensive....vBulletin isn't super mobile-friendly, it's not just the lot.

Totally. I didn't mean to imply it was just LoT.

[cirquelover]

Black cats are usually difficult to adopt out as well.

Our shelters run specials on black cats. I have a couple of them and think they are wonderful. I really don't think their color makes a difference but all my black cats are the most lovable and loyal of the bunch. Of course their not the brightest of the bunch either but I love them anyway;)

[Nephythys]

I'm a freak- but can't say why.

Sigh- secret freak.

[Mousey Girl]

Great... I now have Rick James stuck in my head, 'She's a secret freak, she's secret freaky...yow."

[Alex]

Of course their not the brightest of the bunch either but I love them anyway;)

An expression of intelligence differences based on color? Now you'll never get to be the president of Harvard.

[Not Afraid]

Our shelters run specials on black cats. I have a couple of them and think they are wonderful. I really don't think their color makes a difference but all my black cats are the most lovable and loyal of the bunch. Of course their not the brightest of the bunch either but I love them anyway;)

All of my black cats have been more skittish than the others. I have a few clients who have lovable black cats, but not many. Now, my Orange Boys are the lovers and most orange boys I've met tend to be complete love bugs. As a result, I tent to classify black cats as generally more stealthy and unsocial and the orange boys and the most friendly. I even recommended a client get an orange boy because he wanted a lovable cat. He got what he wanted in Butterfinger. Now, I need to steal him.:D

[Brigitte]

I have 3 black cats. Two are sisters and are very standoffish and shy, tending to spend time in closets and hidey-holes around the house and only come out when the daycare kids have gone home (and who can blame them??). The third one, Sambo, was a store cat at a local pet store. He's totally social and wants to love everyone. Unfortunately he's huge and not necessarily welcome on your lap. You swear he's leaving bruises as he walks across you. He also likes to lay on any papers, including the kids' homework, making for some rather interesting conversations.

[wendybeth]

Every black cat I ever had was cool and dignified, which I love. One cat, Yogi, was the neighborhood badass. He actually beat up an English Sheepdog that was notorious for killing kitties, and that dog never came near our home again.

[Kevy Baby]

I was just reminded of this gem:

If God is a woman, not only am I going to hell, I'll never know why

[Morrigoon]

We have a couple black cats in the neighborhood, but they mostly slink around. The local badass is actually a grey cat with white paws. I call him Obnoxious Cat. His real name is "Kitty". Seriously. This cat lives with an Eskimo (the dog I call "Window Dog"), so he fears no doggy. Even Barnum backs down from this cat because he just sits there staring and refuses to be intimidated by any damn dog (especially one who, like Barnum, is smaller than he is)

[JWBear]

I was just reminded of this gem:

You were listening to KLOS this afternoon, weren't you?

[Matterhorn Fan]

There have been 3631 new posts since my last visit.

If there is something that's a "must read," will someone please let me know?

[Not Afraid]

Where you bean, MF?

[cirquelover]

An expression of intelligence differences based on color? Now you'll never get to be the president of Harvard.

Aww darn, so much for that aspiration in life. Oh wait, you mean they have cats of many colors at Harvard, cool! Can I send my kittie to Harvard too?

[wendybeth]

Aww darn, so much for that aspiration in life. Oh wait, you mean they have cats of many colors at Harvard, cool! Can I send my kittie to Harvard too?
Okay, but it's girl kitties only in Gym class- no boy kitties allowed. I'm uncertain about the head-covering requirements, though.;)

[wendybeth]

There have been 3631 new posts since my last visit.

If there is something that's a "must read," will someone please let me know?

All of the "Sooo....." thread- just in case you forgot anything.

(And welcome back!)

[Kevy Baby]

You were listening to KLOS this afternoon, weren't you?I try to catch the Five O'Clock Funnies every day if I can.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Where you bean, MF?You know, here and there. There's this thing called "real life"...

[Not Afraid]

You know, here and there. There's this thing called "real life"...

The sad thing is that, I've been posting on message boards for so long now that I consider it a part of "real life".

[Matterhorn Fan]

Your message boardiness spills over into your real life (and vice-versa). That's not the case where I am.

[Not Afraid]

Only because one of the spills doesn't post. (The other one does, though.)


BTW, I need to send Mr. Nonexistent a PM about a vintage postcard folder from Tarpon Springs that came with a lot of folders I bought.

[Prudence]

Oooo! Oooo! Oooo! Not only do I get to visit DL again in April, but I get to introduce one of my bestest friends in the universe to one of my favorite places in the universe. Yay! We can go all law geeky in the park! Wheee! I can't wait to take her gothness on her first mansion ride! Is it April yet? huh? huh? huh?

[I Heart Disneyland]

Oooo! Oooo! Oooo! Not only do I get to visit DL again in April, but I get to introduce one of my bestest friends in the universe to one of my favorite places in the universe. Yay! We can go all law geeky in the park! Wheee! I can't wait to take her gothness on her first mansion ride! Is it April yet? huh? huh? huh?

Oooh, someone who's never been to DL? That is SO fun! We went with my son and his GF in December, and she'd not been since she was a child (she's 27) and, it was such fun to watch DL through her eyes!!!

I am going to DL again in April too. Cannot wait!

[€uroMeinke]

So, I'm still in Boston - and getting ready to go to bed when I hear a loud bonging tone which made me worried that I had accidentally set off the smoke detector (with what I don't know - stray effervessence from my Pellegrino?). Becoming somewhat more sensitive, I wonder if it's my alarm when some fembot voice descends from the ceiling to tell me "An emergency has been reported in this building" - K - What does that mean?

Whatever it is, I figured I should put my pants back on. The bonging and voice repeated it's cryptic message adn so I looked outside my window to see police and the reflection of emergency vehicles. I don't smell smoke - but having just recently seen "No Country for Old Men" my mind goes to psychokiller with a bad haircut killing randon hotel patrons. I decide to lock my door, and stay out of the line of site of its hardware.

Time passes. No all clear. But eventually the police and emergecy vehicles vanish.

False Alarm? Did the angriest vendor get into a fight in the hotel lounge? or chock on a cocktail olive? I may never know.

Now I just want chocolate - but I'm not going to eat the 10 dollar Toblerone in the mini-bar.

Bastards

[figment1986]

taking over the station for about a week starting tomorrow...

she found out about the format change and said no to Hawk Radio 3.5, all your classic disney hits all the time:

[Mousey Girl]

My blood pressure is up. I am doing my "homework."


In other news I might possibly have a job interview tomorrow. The place is across the street from my most recent job, so again I would have a 5 minute commute.

I really want a drink. I won't drink at home, especially when I am alone. I have to wait until Saturday at the wedding.

The wedding is at a gold course in Pomona. Boy will be hanging with my sister (they are taking him to Calico Saturday). Since I get yelled at by 3 upset kids, I can't pick him up too early on Sunday, so I am going to kill some time at DLR.

I need to sleep. I am a bit wired. I think I need to get off the 'puter, take some BP meds and read for a bit. Maybe even take a Hollywog and Smurf out. There is nothing more soothing than petting an animal to sleep. Holly sleeps on my tummy, Smurf usually ends up on my leg. The others are too hyper to be out at night.

OOOH!!! Too bad I'm not taking a typing test right now....

Good Night!!!

[Morrigoon]

Wow, 9 hours between Sooo posts? What, are we sleeping at night all of a sudden? ;)

[Capt Jack]

its the impending time change. it messes with everyone.
personally I cant wait to have evening daylight for a few late outside projects.

[wendybeth]

Me. too, Jack- although I mostly would just like to leave work during daylight hours.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I used to like the evening daylight. Until I started to have a commute that's entirely northbound. Now it means I get the setting sun glaring at the side of my head every single day after work.

[Morrigoon]

I drive opposite the sun, but directly enough that I get the sun in all my mirrors at certain times of the year.

[Strangler Lewis]

So, I'm still in Boston - and getting ready to go to bed when I hear a loud bonging tone which made me worried that I had accidentally set off the smoke detector (with what I don't know - stray effervessence from my Pellegrino?). Becoming somewhat more sensitive, I wonder if it's my alarm when some fembot voice descends from the ceiling to tell me "An emergency has been reported in this building" - K - What does that mean?


Had that happen in my hotel when I was in New York last month. Got to have that "only-in-New York" experience of walking down a tall building while firefighters walk up it.

In my case, someone had lit a trash fire in an elevator or laundry chute or something like that.

[blueerica]

Went to an interview this morning and it went very well. The people are great and the position is practically perfect for me.

*crossing fingers*

[Capt Jack]

sending positive energy your way. GL blueerica

[RStar]

I drive opposite the sun, but directly enough that I get the sun in all my mirrors at certain times of the year.

I hate that.....:(

[blueerica]

In 'blah' news:

Got an emailed response after waiting to hear back after a phone interview with a different company other than the one I mentioned above. They went with someone else. She seemed overly concerned about the commute and how it would affect my commitment to the job - I sort of sensed she was worried about it in the interview, and it was one of the only negatives from what I could tell. Oh well.

Edited to clarify: She never actually stated so much in writing, just over the phone seemed very concerned about the drive. Stating it in writing would be an HR booboo on her part. She forgets that pretty much all the really good marketing jobs are going to be in SLC.

After this interview, there was a part of me hoping to just ignore the fact that I'd applied at the other company. I hope I land this job, because it'd be really cool. You know, to work and stuff, so I can have money to visit you guys, and stuff.

[Morrigoon]

Sorry to hear it BE

In other news, I bought some pretty little snapdragons for that bare spot in my front yard. They're orangey-pink with yellow centers. 6-pack of them was 2 bucks at Walmart. I almost bought an additional thing of red ones, so I could balance out the color, but I held off on that.

My existing red ones on the side with the rosemary bush are spectacular, they look lush year round, even when not flowering, and grow like crazy. So I have high hopes for these new ones. I love a lush yard overflowing with flowers and leaves (you could say I'm much more "English garden" than "French Garden"), and since the snaps stick around, I may just fill it with them over time.

[MickeyLumbo]

I bought some pretty little snapdragons for that bare spot in my front yard. They're orangey-pink with yellow centers. 6-pack of them was 2 bucks at Walmart. I almost bought an additional thing of red ones, so I could balance out the color, but I held off on that.

My existing red ones on the side with the rosemary bush are spectacular, they look lush year round, even when not flowering, and grow like crazy. So I have high hopes for these new ones. I love a lush yard overflowing with flowers and leaves (you could say I'm much more "English garden" than "French Garden"), and since the snaps stick around, I may just fill it with them over time.


haven't checked in for awhile and this happens to be the first post i find...and you really really brightened my day.

thanks for being you!:snap:

[Morrigoon]

Umm... you're welcome? :)

[blueerica]

I am still stoked about my awesome interview with the other company. It's closer, the job sounds fantastic, the potential co-workers are agreeable, it's a couple blocks from the capitol building, and just a block from Temple Square, so it's gorgeous, and... yeah... the job sounds fantastic.

So, I'm not so out of shape over the email rejection.

And I wish I could grow a garden here... *sniff* Hopefully soon!

[Capt Jack]

a tip. call them and thank them for the interview and tell them how you feel. do the "even if Im not chosen for this particular position, please keep me in mind for any other openings you may have as it feels like a place I'd really like to work" thing. do your own follow up.

being and coming across as proactive and positive can really seal the deal.

fingers crossed for ya

[BarTopDancer]

mmmm. Fresh strawberries are amazing.

[Kevy Baby]

My brain is full. can I be excused?

[katiesue]

Things I've learned staying at my Mothers -

Milk is good up to 6 weeks past the expiration date.

Don't attach your headboard to the frame it's easier to make.

Shred any article of mail that has your name and address (anything junk mail flyers - anything).

Even if there's only one small piece of brocolli left - don't throw it out instead save it in one of the 10,000 empty margarine containers in the fridge.

If a side by side fridge won't fit in the space you need to put it, just tilit it kitty corner so it takes up half the kitchen.

If you have a perfectly great old deep bathtub have it refinished. And add that gritty sand stuff to the bottom of it so your behind gets a rash trying to take a bath.

No need to build a carport on your spare lot. Use the whole front yard instead. Who doesn't want a view from the living room window of the carport?

Don't use the real butter to make mac & cheese. Cause then there's not enough to make cookies. And if you buy more then there will be some left over, and then what are you going to do with that?

It's way to complicated for me to live here :rolleyes:

[BarTopDancer]

Even if there's only one small piece of brocolli left - don't throw it out instead save it in one of the 10,000 empty margarine containers in the fridge.

My long lost sister!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew I wasn't an only child!

[€uroMeinke]

So, I had a successful Conference

http://lh5.google.com/cemeinke/R9DDM2-djuI/AAAAAAAAAhk/5xEvrAn6Bc0/IMG_8806.jpg?imgmax=512

[Gemini Cricket]

So, I had a successful Conference

http://lh5.google.com/cemeinke/R9DDM2-djuI/AAAAAAAAAhk/5xEvrAn6Bc0/IMG_8806.jpg?imgmax=512
Good Lord. Were you able to drink all that?!

[Not Afraid]

I can't make my TV work.

[Capt Jack]

whats it doing...or would that be 'not' doing?

[Not Afraid]

It's not turning on. Well, it's on, but no picture. It was working fine last night but I left the remotes on the couch and there were fuzzy things sitting on them. it's recording my stupid model show, so at least I can see it later.

I tried changing the input buttons. I don't remember which input number is the one for the tv.

[RStar]

I can't make my TV work.

Did you plug it in?

;)

[Alex]

You need a Harmony.

[Not Afraid]

I know. One of my clients has one and I've been pitching the "necessity" for one. My inability to work television devices - as is apparent tonight - will make my case stronger.

Didn't Lani threaten divorce or something? (Not sure if that would work for me.)

[Alex]

It was a source of tension. Despite all my efforts to remember to always put things back to regular TV, one night I went to a movie alone having left it all in a very unusual configuration and she was stressed about something and just wanted to watch some CSI to relax and the frustration was enough that there was actual hurling of things in the living room (and Lani's not a thrower).

That weekend we happened to be at Fry's and happened to see one so I went along with it but it turns out I love it too. A friend has a really complex set-up (it includes laptops, both TiVo and Comcast DVR, game systems, etc.) and he's programmed that thing to do some pretty cool things.

But for basic setup the programming is pretty easy too. But you'll make Chris do that and he'll just tell you which button to push and how to walk through the help function if pushing that button doesn't work (it still gets out of synch sometimes but the help leads you through step by step asking "is this on," "is this working" etc. until everything is right again).

But still, I try not to think about having paid for a remote 35% of what I paid for the TV.

[Not Afraid]

Well, I will NEVER remember that Input _ is the FIOS TV and Input _ is the DVD and what needs to be set to what and when and yada yada yada. I don't watch the thing enough to care to learn it.

[alphabassettgrrl]

BB Pearl- I love mine, though I don't have the internets hooked up.

Black kitties- my kitty is black and is amazingly affectionate. If I'm home, she's right there wanting attention or to be in my lap. I'd totally adopt another next time we find ourselves needing a cat.

[Stan4dSteph]

I'm in Singapore airport. It's pretty swanky.

[Moonliner]

I can't make my TV work.

Yes. We know. If you want to watch TV, you need us (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=7436).

[Snowflake]

In the spirit of having something good for me for breakfast I bought a different yogurt flavor this morning, Lucerne Pomegranate/Acai. It's nasty, avoid it.:p

Back to Stoneyfield Farms plain yogurt for me.

[figment1986]

It's not turning on. Well, it's on, but no picture. It was working fine last night but I left the remotes on the couch and there were fuzzy things sitting on them. it's recording my stupid model show, so at least I can see it later.

I tried changing the input buttons. I don't remember which input number is the one for the tv.

try the cable box then the tivo box then the vcr box (I still have one :eek: )... all those remotes might turn the tv on.. ;)

Well, I will NEVER remember that Input _ is the FIOS TV and Input _ is the DVD and what needs to be set to what and when and yada yada yada. I don't watch the thing enough to care to learn it.

We have everything through the VCR then VCR to TV through cables... tv has to be on input 2... VCR on input 1 or channel 3 for satellite... and input 2 for Wii...

seems my dad never gets the right channels on.. then my mom cannot get the wii to turn on...

i'm a genius ;)

[Kevy Baby]

Is the thingamajig plugged into the doohickey?

[Not Afraid]

I'm in Singapore airport. It's pretty swanky.

What are you doing in Singapore? I thought you were in France!

[Kevy Baby]

What are you doing in Singapore? I thought you were in France!Singapore, France. It's all the same.

[Alex]

They have breath mints at the Singapore Airport customs stations. We didn't spend enough time there to note the swankiness.

Are you staying in Singapore or was it just a layover?

[Ponine]

Things I've learned staying at my Mothers -

Shred any article of mail that has your name and address (anything junk mail flyers - anything).

Even if there's only one small piece of brocolli left - don't throw it out instead save it in one of the 10,000 empty margarine containers in the fridge.

If you have a perfectly great old deep bathtub have it refinished. And add that gritty sand stuff to the bottom of it so your behind gets a rash trying to take a bath.

Don't use the real butter to make mac & cheese. Cause then there's not enough to make cookies. And if you buy more then there will be some left over, and then what are you going to do with that?

It's way to complicated for me to live here :rolleyes:

Our mothers must be related.

[blueerica]

a tip. call them and thank them for the interview and tell them how you feel. do the "even if Im not chosen for this particular position, please keep me in mind for any other openings you may have as it feels like a place I'd really like to work" thing. do your own follow up.

being and coming across as proactive and positive can really seal the deal.

fingers crossed for ya

The cool thing is, I am already meeting up with two more potential co-workers on Monday, as well as bringing a few writing samples. After the next meeting (since there was so little time between meetings), I will send the thank you card.

They've already checked out some of my other 'work' and I think that they dig that it's more on the creative side. They're kind of looking for someone who can 'do it all' or at least everything they need help with - which I can totally do.

I'm just so stoked. I figured the job would be good, etc, but it was going down there that sold me on it. I drank the Kool-Aid, as it were. The job is a corporate one, so it's not going to be all fun and games, but Marketing has a lot of 'wiggle room' as it were, and they're looking to freshen things up. Which I found funny since they're a linen/sanitary products supply company. Plus, I appreciate that they know the difference between marketing and sales - most companies out here don't seem to have a grasp on that.

[Not Afraid]

Attention Snowflake:

Go to BiRite Creamery near Delores Park and taste the Lavender Honey ice cream as well as the Salted Caramel ice cream and report back what other scrumptious flavors they have.

It's a dangerous mission, but please have pity on us poor Southern Californians.

[blueerica]

What do you guys think about me sending a reply back to the company that rejected me?

[Ponine]

Attention Snowflake:

Go to BiRite Creamery near Delores Park and taste the Lavender Honey ice cream as well as the Salted Caramel ice cream and report back what other scrumptious flavors they have.

It's a dangerous mission, but please have pity on us poor Southern Californians.

I'm sorry, you have a place with Salted Carmel Ice Cream?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Omg... my new addiction is Salted Carmels, and Lavender Sea Salt truffles....

tell me more

[BarTopDancer]

What do you guys think about me sending a reply back to the company that rejected me?

What kind of reply?

[Capt Jack]

What do you guys think about me sending a reply back to the company that rejected me?


sure. no point in burning bridges, even if you plan never to cross it again


ya know?

[alphabassettgrrl]

OOooooooohhhhhhhhh, cool ice cream flavors!

BE- I think you should send the thank-you. They might have something in the future and you may be better remembered.

[Snowflake]

Attention Snowflake:

Go to BiRite Creamery near Delores Park and taste the Lavender Honey ice cream as well as the Salted Caramel ice cream and report back what other scrumptious flavors they have.

It's a dangerous mission, but please have pity on us poor Southern Californians.

Ooh, I know exactly where this is (http://www.biritecreamery.com/1.html) and it will be in my future since I will be going here (http://www.dosasf.com/) to dine very soon and Dolores Park is a mere 2 blocks over. :p

I will also be dining here (http://www.weirdfishsf.com/) in the coming weeks, with a name like Weird Fish, how can I not try it?

How exciting, once I try the ice cream and report on the flavors, I can pose in front of a sign that says Mission Accomplished!

[Nephythys]

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

*LOL*

Oh- *phew*

Yeah

[€uroMeinke]

I'm in Singapore airport. It's pretty swanky.

What happened to France?

[Gemini Cricket]

So, Euromonkey, how was Regina's?
:)

[Nephythys]

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

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

I can honestly tell you that until many days after that post I have never owned a battery operated "fun" toy.

[Disneyphile]

Things I've learned staying at my Mothers -

Milk is good up to 6 weeks past the expiration date.

Even if there's only one small piece of brocolli left - don't throw it out instead save it in one of the 10,000 empty margarine containers in the fridge.
Sounds like what I'll have to look forward to every time I stay at my parents' house from now on.

My father believes:

Expiration dates only exist for companies to make more money.
Things don't rot. They just ripen or age and can be scraped off or filtered and still be edible.


How my mother put up with him for 46 years is beyond me.

[Gemini Cricket]

My father believes:
Expiration dates only exist for companies to make more money.
Things don't rot. They just ripen or age and can be scraped off or filtered and still be edible.
I think Daddyphile and I will get along just fine. :D

[Brigitte]

Mmmm...it's Shamrock Shake season!

[Disneyphile]

I think Daddyphile and I will get along just fine. :DYou two should share a cooler at Camp Swank. :p

In other news, I just ate 15 pickled garlic cloves. It's gonna be an aromatic weekend. But, I couldn't resist. They were just too yummy. :blush:

[Alex]

Sounds like what I'll have to look forward to every time I stay at my parents' house from now on.

My father believes:
Expiration dates only exist for companies to make more money.
Things don't rot. They just ripen or age and can be scraped off or filtered and still be edible.
How my mother put up with him for 46 years is beyond me.

In my house those are "Japanese" traits. I'll ask Lani if something is still fresh enough to eat and she'll say yes. Then I'll pause and remember that I need to ask "Is that Japanese fresh or American fresh."

[Morrigoon]

I can honestly tell you that until many days after that post I have never owned a battery operated "fun" toy.

Silly rabbits... Hitachis are plug-in

[Morrigoon]

Mmmm...it's Shamrock Shake season!

Damn you, vile woman! I could have gone halfway through the month without remembering that! :D

Oh... has anyone found any scouts yet? I haven't...

[swanie]

Oh... has anyone found any scouts yet? I haven't...

Uh...I have a house full of them. :D We're done with our cookie booths, but if you get in a bind, I might be able to locate a box or two. ;)

swanie

[Alex]

Every grocery store out here has them grabbing you by the ankles anytime you get near a store door.

[Moonliner]

I'm brushing up my web design skills a bit....

Just for fun I made this page (http://walk.cruxland.com/bridge.htm)today.

It's a live look at all the bridge webcams for Pricess cruise line....

Totally SFW.

It's better if you use F11 to view it fullscreen.

[Brigitte]

Damn you, vile woman! I could have gone halfway through the month without remembering that! :D


But then I would not have done my service right ;) I love those things.

[Morrigoon]

I have a strange bump on my foot. Right on top of the knuckle that connects the big toe to the rest of the foot. I suspect my shoes, but I still can't explain WHAT the bump is. Feels solid. Annoying, I hope it goes down again soon. Ah well, weekend is coming up. Different shoes for different job.

[katiesue]

Things I don't do everyday - I just got back from the dump.

[Kevy Baby]

Just for fun I made this page (http://walk.cruxland.com/bridge.htm)today. Aren't you supposed to be working on a treadmill desk?

[Capt Jack]

Things I don't do everyday - I just got back from the dump.

went twice last week

I love the dump. THE place to abandon the deluge of unneeded 'stuff' in ones life. I always feel better when leaving....although that might just be getting out of the smell zone.

[Kevy Baby]

I took a dump. Does that count?

[Capt Jack]

do your pants fit better now? if so, then yes, it counts

[Moonliner]

Aren't you supposed to be working on a treadmill desk?

It's related. What fun is an over the top project if you don't have a website to go with it?

[Brigitte]

We go a couple times a month in the summer. It's a regular occurrence for us. What this city needs is a yard waste pickup day.

[NickO'Time]

I took a dump. Does that count?

If it took 8 pounds off, then yes.;) :D

[Disneyphile]

I just sent my request to the BLM for a filming permit for later this month. I hope to hell they aren't going to want fees for two people and a camera.

[Not Afraid]

We go a couple times a month in the summer. It's a regular occurrence for us.

I wouldn't call taking a dump only a couple of time a month "regular".

[Capt Jack]

let alone needing city waste recycling to handle the overflow

(Lisa you beat me to that by mere moments) :snap:

[Disneyphile]

An associate of mine is an Arbonne consultant, so I am thinking about having a small (5-6 girls) make-over party one night this spring. She does this great thing with actually teaching women how to apply the make-up (rather than applying it to them), and I can even pick a theme/style. One of her specialties is Audrey Hepburn inspired faces, so I am thinking about showing one of Audrey's films, and all the gals just just relax, play with make-up, and grub on girly things like chocolates, strawberries, etc.

Does that sound like it would be fun?

[Mousey Girl]

I am just a drug test away from starting a new job. Again, it is through a temp agency, one of the two I have worked with in the past. I don't have to interview, it is mine as long as I pass the drug test. Since I haven't had to worry about taking a drug test in 20 years, I will be employed again on Tuesday!!

Now I can officially enjoy my weekend!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Things I don't do everyday - I just got back from the dump.
went twice last week

I love the dump.

I took a dump. Does that count?

do your pants fit better now? if so, then yes, it countsIf it took 8 pounds off, then yes.;) :D

We go a couple times a month in the summer. It's a regular occurrence for us. What this city needs is a yard waste pickup day.

I wouldn't call taking a dump only a couple of time a month "regular".

let alone needing city waste recycling to handle the overflowWe are a classy bunch, aren't we?

[Kevy Baby]

I am just a drug test away from starting a new job.Make sure to take a dump first.

[Brigitte]

I swear life is never dull around here :)

[BarTopDancer]

We are a classy bunch, aren't we?

We have lots of class. It's not not all high.

[Morrigoon]

Jeebus... after a string of posts like that, vB is going to forbid me from submitting quotes for a week! (okay, not really... but if it had a limit, I'd have hit it!)

[Not Afraid]

An associate of mine is an Arbonne consultant, so I am thinking about having a small (5-6 girls) make-over party one night this spring. She does this great thing with actually teaching women how to apply the make-up (rather than applying it to them), and I can even pick a theme/style. One of her specialties is Audrey Hepburn inspired faces, so I am thinking about showing one of Audrey's films, and all the gals just just relax, play with make-up, and grub on girly things like chocolates, strawberries, etc.

Does that sound like it would be fun?

I don't know what Arbonne is (I thought she was an Airborne consultant) but it sounds like fun. I'm in the market for new make-up brushes.

[Not Afraid]

Oh, and watch this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUuz9cCpir0)


And, for the answer. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q692iEqZEa4)

[Sohrshah]

Wow. I was gone for a few days, and things got very interesting...

First of all, the Hitachi Magic wand doesn't have batteries! It's so powerful that it has to be plugged into the wall. At least, mine does.

Hey, don't look at me like that!

In other news, my first week at my new job went well. I am a little brain fried, and looking to spend some time out on the town this weekend. Oh, and of course, have a little private time with my boyfriend, Hitachi.

:P

[JWBear]

Oh, and watch this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUuz9cCpir0)


And, for the answer. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q692iEqZEa4)

Damn! Blockbuster doesn't have it! :(

[Prudence]

Last night I had my first "it's the final exam for a law class and the question doesn't make any sense" dream. Plus in the dream there were like 50 pages of fine print on how one was supposed to submit the answers and I did it wrong and I was yelling about how ridiculous it was to have all those rules to read through when the exam was timed.

[Gemini Cricket]

I have a cold.
Bleh.

[CoasterMatt]

I had another pedestrian/vehicle encounter today.

I was about to cross an intersection, with the greenlight, when this asshat on a phone almost runs me over.

I slam the hood and scream "HANG UP THE PHONE YOU STUPID FVCKER!"

Then I realize - he's wearing a black shirt and a white collar.

I cussed out a priest. :evil:

I hope he was on the phone with somebody important.

[Ghoulish Delight]

We saw a monk almost take out a dude on a moped in Assissi.

[GusGus]

Wow. I was gone for a few days, and things got very interesting...

First of all, the Hitachi Magic wand doesn't have batteries! It's so powerful that it has to be plugged into the wall. At least, mine does.

Hey, don't look at me like that!

In other news, my first week at my new job went well. I am a little brain fried, and looking to spend some time out on the town this weekend. Oh, and of course, have a little private time with my boyfriend, Hitachi.

:P

Have you read the instructions?

Very funny.

[RStar]

I hope he was on the phone with somebody important.

God? ;)


My pastor once told me he never puts Christian bumper stickers on his car because he doesn't want his driving to be his testamony to Christianity. :eek:

The priest is a man. As a man he has the responsability to drive safely. If he doesn't then he should understand that he will have consiquences, including getting the middle finger salute and four letter words.

[Not Afraid]

We had another fun trip to the dog beach today. Thurston is such a happy boy at the beach!

[JWBear]

I got a letter from the Franchise Tax Board today. "Oh sh!t!" I thought, "Now what?".

I opened it up...

As April 15 approaches, we'd like to share some of the services we offer to make tax time easier for you.

Junk mail.... Fvckers!

[figment1986]

why do i want an In-N-Out meal... I must find a way to get to In-N-Out from Disneyland after the cruise in may...

[alphabassettgrrl]

The Hitachi has instructions? Huh. Might have to look those up sometime. Hurray for Hitachi!

MG- congrats on getting a new job! They'll love you! :)

[Morrigoon]

Is this day over yet?

[Not Afraid]

Almost. It's really 10:30 instead of 9:30.

[Disneyphile]

Just spent a much-needed day with my honey at Sea World. :)

We got drenched on Shipwreck Rapids. We saw the cute otters and spent some time with the sea turtles. We watched the Pets Rule show and laughed at the "trained" cats. I also took a gazillion photos of sea lions. And we rocked out to Shamu Rocks after the sun set.

But, the best part of the day, besides some completely uninterrupted quality time with my loving husband - I fed a goose by hand. Ken bought me the bird food pellets, and I reached over to feed this solitary goose that came over to me. She ate very gently, never once snapping me with her beak. It was odd, because geese are normally so moody and territorial, but this one seemed to really like me. She even let me stroke the top of her head. :)

Hopefully I'll take some time out from our housekeeping tomorrow and post the pictures. :D

[figment1986]

Just spent a much-needed day with my honey at Sea World. :)

We got drenched on Shipwreck Rapids. We saw the cute otters and spent some time with the sea turtles. We watched the Pets Rule show and laughed at the "trained" cats. I also took a gazillion photos of sea lions. And we rocked out to Shamu Rocks after the sun set.

But, the best part of the day, besides some completely uninterrupted quality time with my loving husband - I fed a goose by hand. Ken bought me the bird food pellets, and I reached over to feed this solitary goose that came over to me. She ate very gently, never once snapping me with her beak. It was odd, because geese are normally so moody and territorial, but this one seemed to really like me. She even let me stroke the top of her head. :)

Hopefully I'll take some time out from our housekeeping tomorrow and post the pictures. :D

hurry up and get those photos up, when you feel like it that is...

-wonders how i keep posting interesting stuff on the end of a page... and useless elsewhere-

[Prudence]

No one in our condo smokes. The people next door smoke. So guess who got the ding letter from the HOA for the cigarette butts that mysteriously appear out front just on our side of the shared wall? These same neighbors have two dogs they keep outside that consider our patio their territory and go berserk every time we step outside. They fit through the hole in the fence that allows our neighbors to access the shared outdoor spigot. If they are ever off leash when I go out, I will get bitten. So guess who got a ding letter for letting that side of the patio get overgrown?

I hate people.

[Chernabog]

Is this day over yet?

I'm sorry today turned out so icky. On a side note, you came home from work at 9pm?

[Disneyphile]

That was a short and weird earthquake just now.

Apparently there was just a 3.9 in Fontana. We jolted just for a second - felt like something hit the building almost.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

An associate of mine is an Arbonne consultant, so I am thinking about having a small (5-6 girls) make-over party one night this spring. She does this great thing with actually teaching women how to apply the make-up (rather than applying it to them), and I can even pick a theme/style. One of her specialties is Audrey Hepburn inspired faces, so I am thinking about showing one of Audrey's films, and all the gals just just relax, play with make-up, and grub on girly things like chocolates, strawberries, etc.

Does that sound like it would be fun?

It does, it does sound fun. Retro makeup is always my favorite. (Retro anything, really, but makeup, indeed.)

[RStar]

Is this day over yet?

Yes. Now it's tommorrow. :D

[ducks and runs]

Oh, and I propose that in 1,060 more posts in this thread, that we have a Sooooo 20,000 posts swakage party! :snap:

[GusGus]

That was a short and weird earthquake just now.

Apparently there was just a 3.9 in Fontana. We jolted just for a second - felt like something hit the building almost.

I was awake but didn't feel it.

free coaster ride would have been fun!

[Disneyphile]

This just in:

Our bearded dragons have come out of the closet. :)

We thought we had two girls, until we caught them humping, and the one appeared to be getting a large belly.

So, Ken just had them checked out, and it turns out they really are both female, the one is just fat, and the pet shop guy said they're "just playing".

So, Smaug and Norbert are officially lesbians. :D

[Deebs]

the pet shop guy said they're "just playing".

:D

Go, girls.

[alphabassettgrrl]

T- that's funny. :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Well, it's nice to know the novelty of home ownership has not worn off yet.

We've spent most of this weekend's daylight hours doing yard work. You wouldn't think there'd be enough to do in our tiny patio with only a couple even tinier strips of dirt to actually grow things. But then, you probably haven't tried to rip an ivy plant out. That was an epic battle, and the foe is certainly heavily damaged. Only time will tell it was fatal, or if it's got some life left in it (my guess is the war's not over).

I was all excited about getting to replace the rotting fence that the ivy had engulfed. Disappointingly, our neighbors reminded us that the association is slated to beat us to it, theoretically in the next month or two (time to start pestering them). Would have been a fun project. Plus, they're going vinyl. We peeked at the ones that were already done, and they're actually pretty good looking, despite being vinly. But even really well done vinyl is just not the same as wood. Oh well, that effort and money will go to another project I'm sure.


Now we just have to do plant research. Anybody have any good shade gardening tips? We've got one planting area that gets no sun at all, not even filtered. It's not super dark, it gets a lot of indirect light off the wall and glass door across from it, but never actually sees sun.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Well, the whole family went bowling today for my nephew's 10th birthday. Either we all suck at bowling or my Grandma is a bowling genious. At 87 she has never bowled in her life and got at least 5 strikes. Beginnners luck?

[figment1986]

i miss my extra hour...

tomorrow gotta get up early to open the radio station...

[tracilicious]

So it looks like I'm moving to Portland in the fall. I've updated my LJ with a bit more info if you're interested. I'm tracilicious, as always, on LJ.

[Prudence]

Why does gardening have to HURT so much? If I hurt this much now, just 2 hours after coming inside, what levels of pain will I reach tomorrow?!

[wendybeth]

Hey, Traci- looks like the PNW numbers are going up!:cheers:

[ozron]

So it looks like I'm moving to Portland in the fall. I've updated my LJ with a bit more info if you're interested. I'm tracilicious, as always, on LJ.

Okay, that does it!

Portland meet in the fall! We will make it happen!

So let it be written!

So let it be done!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Now we just have to do plant research. Anybody have any good shade gardening tips? We've got one planting area that gets no sun at all, not even filtered. It's not super dark, it gets a lot of indirect light off the wall and glass door across from it, but never actually sees sun.

Herbs. I'll have to look up what does well in shage, but a lot of herbs do well in a variety of conditions. Even when abused. :)

Why does gardening have to HURT so much? If I hurt this much now, just 2 hours after coming inside, what levels of pain will I reach tomorrow?!

On the other hand, after a good nights' sleep, you could feel terrific!

[lashbear]

Herbs. I'll have to look up what does well in shage,

I love Shage & onion stuffing, myself. :p

[wolfy999]

What is up...??? Death surrounds me! I just found out a good friend's parents died within 12 hours of each other on Friday! I think I've gone over the "3 times is a charm" thing now.

[Sohrshah]

10,000 B.C. is not as bad as the critics say it is. Just saying.

[JWBear]

10,000 B.C. is not as bad as the critics say it is. Just saying.

We saw it today too. We liked it.

[CoasterMatt]

I just had a wonderful time flying, flipping, hurtling and screaming through the dark.

[figment1986]

still sick... time for sleep... or else my professor will yell at me tomorrow for not opening the station...

though after getting there i probably will take a long nap ;)

we have a comfy couch in the lobby..

[Disneyphile]

What is up...??? Death surrounds me! I just found out a good friend's parents died within 12 hours of each other on Friday! I think I've gone over the "3 times is a charm" thing now.I swear, between the four of us, we are SO running the Magic out of booze in May.

[Morrigoon]

Cherny: I think I posted that from my phone on a break.

Today was a better day, other than spilling Coke in my shoe.

[Not Afraid]

It's 1:01 but my body says it's not bed time yet.

[Nephythys]

I swear, between the four of us, we are SO running the Magic out of booze in May.

I wish I was going- a good friend of mine lost her mother on Saturday night and her dad was placed in ICU same night. Not sure of his status.

:(

So....I went to do laundry yesterday and the door latch on my washer is broken. No clue why- was fine a couple days ago.

So I check warranty- and find out I bought it 3/6/07, and the day I find it broken is 3/9/08? I just got extended warranty offers in the mail last week- lost them in the carpet tear out mass chaos in my house. Even if I had sent it in they would not have gotten them yet-

Anyway- I am hoping they will extend the warranty and help me out.

I mean come on- 3 days? Over a weekend when I can't get a hold of anyone to help fix it?

[Capt Jack]

and find out I bought it 3/6/07, and the day I find it broken is 3/9/08?

*jedi wave of the hand*

it was broken on the 3rd...
and these are not the droids youre looking for

[BarTopDancer]

I bought a 12pk of mini Naked juice at Costco a few weeks ago. Today I went to take a drink of the delicious orange juice and it went bad. The expiration date isn't until March 14th. :( I'm scared to try the apple or the strawberry banana smoothie now.

[Kevy Baby]

We have lots of class. It's not not all high.So with the double negative canceling itself out, this means that all of our class is high?

Last night I had my first "it's the final exam for a law class and the question doesn't make any sense" dream. Plus in the dream there were like 50 pages of fine print on how one was supposed to submit the answers and I did it wrong and I was yelling about how ridiculous it was to have all those rules to read through when the exam was timed.I have to find this favorite sketch of mine. I don't remember the comedian's name, but I do remember the "exam" he spoke of:

"Explain the universe.



And give three examples."

why do i want an In-N-Out meal... I must find a way to get to In-N-Out from Disneyland after the cruise in may...I believe that the closest one to Disneyland is at:
600 S. Brookhurst St.
Anaheim, California 92804
#1 on this map (http://www.in-n-out.com/locations.asp?transaction=search&country=us&template=map_search&hdnLatitude=&hdnLongitude=&hdnOrigAddress=&hdnOrigCity=&hdnOrigStateProvince=&hdnOrigPostalCode=&pWidth=450&address=&city=&stateProvince=&postalCode=92802&x=22&y=136)

Anybody have any good shade gardening tips?I have two absolutes that I will never plant in my own domicile: No Ivy and No Bamboo.

[Ghoulish Delight]

S
I have two absolutes that I will never plant in my own domicile: No Ivy and No Bamboo.

Word.

Plants that I'm considering, if I can find them:

Jacobs Ladder (Polemonium)
http://www.robsplants.com/images/portrait/PolemoniumPulcherrimum040512.jpg

Heuchera (which comes in different leaf colors)
http://www.moplants.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/heuchera%20sashay.jpg

Toad Lilly (Tricyrtus)
http://www.quansettnurseries.com/tricyrtus%20miyazaki.jpg


They're all perennials, so should last if I stay diligent with upkeep. The combo of Jacobs Ladder and Toad Lilly would give blooms most of the year (Spring and Summer for Jacobs, Fall for Toad), and the Heuchera would provide good contrast colors. I just don't know what availability of those species is, gotta start hitting nurseries.

[Not Afraid]

Word.

Plants that I'm considering, if I can find them:

Jacobs Ladder (Polemonium)
http://www.robsplants.com/images/portrait/PolemoniumPulcherrimum040512.jpg

Heuchera (which comes in different leaf colors)
http://www.moplants.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/heuchera%20sashay.jpg

Toad Lilly (Tricyrtus)
http://www.quansettnurseries.com/tricyrtus%20miyazaki.jpg


They're all perennials, so should last if I stay diligent with upkeep. The combo of Jacobs Ladder and Toad Lilly would give blooms most of the year (Spring and Summer for Jacobs, Fall for Toad), and the Heuchera would provide good contrast colors. I just don't know what availability of those species is, gotta start hitting nurseries.

If you'd like to borrow my Western Gardening Book (or any of the others), you may.

Al three of those plants are beautiful, but I've never heard of them - and with my strangely large plant knowledge base, is odd. It makes me think the are more common in the East Coast.

If you like the different leaf colors, try Coleus. They do well in shade.

[figment1986]

I swear, between the four of us, we are SO running the Magic out of booze in May.

wait... that would mean no drinks of the day for me...

-looks for something else to spend money on-

[BarTopDancer]

How about suggestions for vegetables that grow well in the shade? I want to get a patio garden going, but it is north facing with very little sun.

[wendybeth]

Mushrooms?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Al three of those plants are beautiful, but I've never heard of them - and with my strangely large plant knowledge base, is odd. It makes me think the are more common in the East Coast.I've heard of all of them, but then, I used to watch a LOT of Victory Garden, so I've got zillions of plant names rattling around my head with no real connection to where they might be available/viable.

[Not Afraid]

Your in Zone 22. Keep that in mind when searching for plants.



Plants that I'm considering, if I can find them:

Jacobs Ladder (Polemonium)
http://www.robsplants.com/images/portrait/PolemoniumPulcherrimum040512.jpg

Zone 1-11, 14-17. Another PNW and Mountain flower.

Heuchera (which comes in different leaf colors)
http://www.moplants.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/heuchera%20sashay.jpg

This is Coral Bells. They don't flower long or often but the foliage is pretty. There are more varieties of this plant. I've seen them used in desert gardenscapes as well.

Toad Lilly (Tricyrtus)
http://www.quansettnurseries.com/tricyrtus%20miyazaki.jpg

Zone 3-9, 14-17. Probably best in woodland areas of Northern CA and the PNW.

[Morrigoon]

Definitely avoid the bamboo, once that stuff's planted, there's no stopping it.

No love for the bouganvilla? Or does that need more sun?

[Prudence]

Fig tree. In a container. A must for every garden.

[Not Afraid]

I've heard of all of them, but then, I used to watch a LOT of Victory Garden, so I've got zillions of plant names rattling around my head with no real connection to where they might be available/viable.

Keep in mind, Victory Garden was filmed in the mid west or back east (wasn't it a Chicago show?), so the plant choices are very different.

Take a look at Coleus for beautiful leaves or Sweet Potato Vine (in both chartreuse and plum) for beautiful foliage color. As far as plants go, Fuchsia, Hydrangea, camellia, rhododendron (some varieties will grow here), begonia, Calla, foxglove, primrose, gardenia, dianthus, alstrolemeria. If you like the "orchid" look, there is aplant whose nam I can't remember at the moment, but they are selling them at TJ's at the moment. The name will come to me.

[Not Afraid]

Definitely avoid the bamboo, once that stuff's planted, there's no stopping it.

No love for the bouganvilla? Or does that need more sun?

Bougainvillea are sun lovers and, better if you have space. Some say that the thorny plant that covered Sleeping Beauty's castle was a Bougainvillea.

[swanie]

We got more puppy pics today. They're starting to toddle around and play, and she even heard an attempt at a bark today! :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/Puppyplaytime31008d.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/Puppyplaytime31008c.jpg

It looks like we'll be getting her right after we get back from MA. 5 weeks and counting!

[blueerica]

We should start a gardening thread....

I'm not planning on having one any time soon since I'm in a climate that's dry, windy, and I'm in an area with zilch for sunlight since we're surrounded by other apartments... but I will be soon, and am mentally planning on what I can grow easily and what might take more work.

Well, that's just my opinion, since I really love gardening.

[Chernabog]

Cherny: I think I posted that from my phone on a break.

Today was a better day, other than spilling Coke in my shoe.

Good to hear yesterday was better. At least it was better that getting crack in your underwear. Or underwear in your crack.

One of the two. ;) xoxo ((hugs))

[Morrigoon]

Actually, I did get underwear in my crack... those Indy culottes, you know ;)

[Kevy Baby]

While I was convalescing over the weekend, Susan made me some tomato soup. I was reclining on the couch and promptly spilled HOT soup on my chest (my robe was open slightly). Is it a bad thing when you can peel skin away?

[Morrigoon]

Is it a bad thing when you can peel skin away?

Depends on the local culture...


(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I took another look at the space yesterday, and it gets a lot more light than I realized. Still nothing direct, but it's all of 10 feet from a very light colored wall with a big ol' sliding glass door that gets direct sunlight for about 4 hours a day. I'm thinking that "partial shade" and "indirect sun" plants stand a good chance there.

[Morrigoon]

BBQ chicken is definitely a sandwich that improves upon contact with a microwave.

[blueerica]

Had an excellent second round of interviews today, applied for a replacement social security card, got some bread and coffee, and took four pants to the tailor.

Ooh, which reminds me... I've never used a tailor before. Do they get tipped?

[Prudence]

Ooh, which reminds me... I've never used a tailor before. Do they get tipped?

Generally no, I suspect. Is this a tailor with their own establishment or one through a department store? My tailor has her own dry cleaning/alterations shop and I figure she charges whatever her fee is and can charge more if she wants more.

[blueerica]

Yeah, I looked it up online, and that's what they suggest if it's a owner/tailor type place. So, that's what I'm going to do.

I was really stoked when I found perfectly fitting pants at a TREMENDOUS discount... except they were too long. I think they're going to look fantastic hemmed up!

[blueerica]

Yeah, I looked it up online, and that's what they suggest if it's a owner/tailor type place. So, that's what I'm going to do.

I was really stoked when I found perfectly fitting pants at a TREMENDOUS discount... except they were too long. I think they're going to look fantastic hemmed up!

[blueerica]

Wow.

I'd delete them, but figure that a sextuple-post was kind of cool.

[Chernabog]

Holy crap.

So my boss just called me into her office and we're downsizing -- and two of my co-workers will be let go shortly. I will be staying on for the indefinite future -- meaning my responsibilities and workload will go up (and hopefully I will get a raise next month, as they'll still be paying MUCH less per year overall). Of course, I asked her if I should be looking for a job soon too, and she assured me that with the downsize I can work here for sure through next year and beyond.

But... holy crap. While I feel like I dodged a bullet, and I'm glad my boss is so confident in me (hey, what's not to like?), I feel awful for my co-workers, whom I genuinely get along with. It's really rare to have an office with NO internal drama. I'm not sure what to say. I feel happy about not having to look, and guilty for being here all at the same time. Obviously, I can't say anything about this to them, and they haven't been told yet.

Hooboy. I'm just in a daze right now.

[Disneyphile]

Tonight's Dinner:

Garlic & Onion Pork Roast in the slow-cooker and sautéed asparagus. Yummmmmmmmmmm.

Oh, and I've officially named the mice: Elphaba and Glinda. I just couldn't find production terms that were "cute" enough.

[Prudence]

So I'm sitting here wondering what that weird sort-of muffled "snorf" sound I keep hearing is. I finally think to wonder where the cat is, and he's on the floor, flat on his back on top of the new cat toy, and grunting.

He is completely ridiculous.

[Not Afraid]

I thought maybe you had gotten a pug. ;)

[figment1986]

Soo tired, and still sick... but i wanna see the shuttle launch.

Hows everyones else's day go?

[Mousey Girl]

The wedding was wonderful. I am very glad I went. I did get a tad bit lost....twice... Once on the way there (Damn Mapquest) and then on the way back (Damn open bar).

Boy had a great time with my sister's family.

Now I get to start a new job tomorrow. It is not the one I wanted, but it is a job.

[Prudence]

I thought maybe you had gotten a pug. ;)

At the moment, Boris attends to all our grunting needs.

[figment1986]

Soo tired, and still sick... but i wanna see the shuttle launch.

follow up:

I hate clouds when they launch stuff!!!

I saw nothing from Tampa, the channels barely showed it launch as well..

Why have weather channels on the digital frequency and not use that for up to date / breaking news as well?

[Kevy Baby]

Tonight's Dinner:

Garlic & Onion Pork Roast in the slow-cooker and sautéed asparagus. Yummmmmmmmmmm.Also known as stinky pee night

Oh, and I've officially named the mice: Elphaba and Glinda. I just couldn't find production terms that were "cute" enough.Splice and Dissolve didn't work for you?

[Gemini Cricket]

Apparently, the Imaginationland episodes of South Park are coming out today on DVD.
Just an fyi.
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

19000!

Wow!