Soooo....

[Not Afraid]

LSPE, take care and hope for nothing major. I'll be thinking of you.

[alphabassettgrrl]

When run regularly, our Roomba picked up pet hair and random floor debris with no problem. Its holding chamber is maybe a little small, but other than that it worked as it should.

[Disneyphile]

It's done charging, so I'm now testing it out in the office. So far, it picked up all three cat fur tufts, all the kitty litter in front of the box (including on the litter mat), the little bit of bunny bedding, the few bits of hay, and is now moving the vertical blinds to clean up the bird seed underneath.

With one of these, who needs a husband? ;)

I'm in love. :snap: Now, I have to tell poor Ken that I'm having an affair. ;)

[Deebs]

Puppies!!!! There was a Cavalier Spaniel puppy at the vet yesterday- so tiny and so sweet. Swanie- those puppies are *adorable*!!!!

Agreed, those puppies are adorable.

My dog is a black and tan Cavalier.

[Mousey Girl]

I can't read Roomba without hearing Woomba.

[Deebs]

I can't read Roomba without hearing Woomba.

Yeah, I kind of have to admit the same.

[Kevy Baby]

I have a similar problem with "Hoover." I keep reading it as

"Free from gross passion or of mirth or anger
constant in spirit, not swerving with the blood,
garnish'd and deck'd in modest compliment,
not working with the eye without the ear,
and but in purged judgement trusting neither?
Such and so finely bolted didst thou seem."

[Disneyphile]

It did surprisingly well in the office. All of the bird food is up, even the stuff that was under the blinds.

Ode to Roomba

There was a bunch of stuff on the ground
And you picked it up nicely the first time around
With a daily mess we'll have no more
We can do other stuff while you do the chore
Your only job is that of sucking
For now you give us more time for...

:D

[BDBopper]

It did surprisingly well in the office. All of the bird food is up, even the stuff that was under the blinds.

Ode to Roomba

There was a bunch of stuff on the ground
And you picked it up nicely the first time around
With a daily mess we'll have no more
We can do other stuff while you do the chore
Your only job is that of sucking
For now you give us more time for...

:D

:snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap:

[Morrigoon]

It did surprisingly well in the office. All of the bird food is up, even the stuff that was under the blinds.

Ode to Roomba

There was a bunch of stuff on the ground
And you picked it up nicely the first time around
With a daily mess we'll have no more
We can do other stuff while you do the chore
Your only job is that of sucking
For now you give us more time for...

:D

... other chores!

;)

[CoasterMatt]

Nose? That doesn't rhyme with walls...

[figment1986]

finally... my site is working.. but still looks terrible...

been working over a year on this concept... and it still stinks.

[Disneyphile]

Just checked the mail tonight. My badge for NAB (http://www.nabshow.com) is here!!! It's official! I'm going!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

('Tis been a dream of mine for a very very long time.)

[BDBopper]

Just checked the mail tonight. My badge for NAB (http://www.nabshow.com) is here!!! It's official! I'm going!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

('Tis been a dream of mine for a very very long time.)

Yay!!! I know you are so excited! I hope you have a blast and get a lot of cool and useful swag. More importantly I hope it is a worthwhile experience for you and that you learn some very valuable things for your business.

[BDBopper]

Okay I know I'm a dork but.....

I'M 25 AND A HALF TODAY!!! :D

[BDBopper]

The following is for Kevy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLD31GPt46w

I stumbled across this and thought of you immediately. WARNING...NSFW!!

[blueerica]

Just checked the mail tonight. My badge for NAB (http://www.nabshow.com) is here!!! It's official! I'm going!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

('Tis been a dream of mine for a very very long time.)

I used to go all of the time when I was a student, and wish I could go again, just to see all the cool new stuff (I could probably still land another pass, it's just too far for me to go just for sh*ts n' giggles). Have fun, and a little extra fun on top for me!

SQUUEEEE!!

[Snowflake]

Just checked the mail tonight. My badge for NAB (http://www.nabshow.com) is here!!! It's official! I'm going!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

('Tis been a dream of mine for a very very long time.)

Here's to dreams coming true!

You need something good to squeeeeee about! Yay!:snap:

[Snowflake]

Well, for the 5 minutes that it ran during the demo, they jumped. (It was speaking and showing off its features. Kinda freaky, really.) It's now in the charging dock, and they keep sniffing at it and then looking up at me with really pissed off expressions. :evil:

We have laminate wood flooring. I'm hoping it lives up to its expectations or I'm taking it back.

Besides kitty litter, we also have bunny bedding, bird food, and fur tufts on the floor daily. If it picks up those things, I'll be very happy.

I've been wanting one. You'd think Tango was 6 cats the amount of fur she leaves floating around. Just 1 domestic short hair and she sheds like mad!

I've been looking at a Dyson, thogh.

[Kevy Baby]

The following is for Kevy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLD31GPt46w

I stumbled across this and thought of you immediately. WARNING...NSFW!! I'll have to trust you that it is worthy. I don't want to have to sign up on YouTube just to view it.

Thanks for thinking of me!

[ozron]

I had a good audition last week. I'm up for Javert in Les Mis with a local company. I'm currently in rehearsals for "Ghosts of Treasure Island" with Oregon Children's Theatre. Pirates, fights, muskets and rockin' music! I've been approached to play Daddy in "Annie Warbucks" this summer. I don't know if I can do that and Les Mis, but I'm not holding my breath - competition is pretty fierce for Les Mis, with another round of auditions in New York later this month.

I've been on two dates in the last month. (But that's another story!)

Life is good.

ron

[Morrigoon]

Ron: Javert! That's one juicy sweet role! Practice your drowning, LOL :)

I actually remembered to put the corned beef in the crock pot this morning. There will be some serious nomming this evening :D

[BDBopper]

I'll have to trust you that it is worthy. I don't want to have to sign up on YouTube just to view it.

Thanks for thinking of me!

Well...it does have boobies! ;) LOTS AND LOTS :evil:

[Morrigoon]

Yyyyyyyyyyyesssssssss!

Sorry... just found out that Paul Potts will be one of the special guests at Mastermind this year (a multi-day seminar I'm already signed up for)

[Kevy Baby]

Yyyyyyyyyyyesssssssss!

Sorry... just found out that Paul Potts will be one of the special guests at Mastermind this year (a multi-day seminar I'm already signed up for)Oh, I thought you were all excited about the boobies from the post above.

[BDBopper]

Oh, I thought you were all excited about the boobies from the post above.

That's what I was thinking too. LOL

[Disneyphile]

I'm thinking I need these boots (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,66026_Double-H-Sport-Lacer-Boots-For-Women.html).

Not only as costume accessory for our upcoming dates at the Steampunk Ball and Labyrinth Masquerade (we're doubling up on our Steampunk costumes for both events to save dough) , but also for Camp Swank and some of my shoots.

They're just so cute and rustic!

[Capt Jack]

check Cabelas (http://www.cabelas.com/) too. theyre usually having some pretty decent sales about now to prepare for camping season.

I <3 Cabelas

[BDBopper]

Nice boots! :)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

were they made for walking?

[Disneyphile]

Yes. And they'll walk all over too. ;)

[BDBopper]

Yes. And they'll walk all over too. ;)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7OU7Nezg7Ls :D

You can use them to walk all over me anytime Babe! :evil:

[alphabassettgrrl]

DP- Yay!!!

Bopper- I'll take your word that there's boobies. I don't have a youtube account.

Ron- I hope you get the part! :)

Me - I found a frame that I've been looking for. I have an odd shaped piece and I thought I would need a custom mat but I found one in the store today that's perfect.

[Gemini Cricket]

My fish can't stop fvcking.

[katiesue]

So now you're watching fish porn?

[Kevy Baby]

So now you're watching fish porn?Actually, it sounds like a fish live sex show.

Which is different than a Phish live sex show.

Has anyone ever gone to a dead sex show? That would be weird!

[Gemini Cricket]

So now you're watching fish porn?
Sorta... on a 55 gallon screen.
:D


Halle Berry called her new baby Nahla Ariela... as in Nala from Lion King and Ariel from Little Mermaid. I find that funny.
:D

[lashbear]

Ron: Javert! That's one juicy sweet role! Practice your drowning, LOL :)
Javert drowns ?? I guess I don't need to watch that one now. :rolleyes:

















.....Just jokin - I's already seed it. :D

[figment1986]

Just checked the mail tonight. My badge for NAB (http://www.nabshow.com) is here!!! It's official! I'm going!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

('Tis been a dream of mine for a very very long time.)

1, take me... and 2... watch out for my professor he's going and playing hooky at school... he tells soo many stories of the free stuff and demonstrations at the event... like back in the 1980s demonstrating HD TV using an analogue signal...

[Prudence]

My fish can't stop fvcking.

And it looks like the rabbit in your sig is preventing cancer.

[katiesue]

That's it. I've been watching Ax Men (http://www.history.com/minisites/axmen) on the history channel. So I'm going back to my original career choice. Logger. I can set chokers (we praticed for fun in the back yard), drive a skidder, sort of drive a Cat but I'm sure with pratice I'd improve.

Where can you go to work wearing suspenders? They haven't been in since Re-Run. Learn colorful phrases like "that'll pucker your butt". Use chewing tobacco on the job. Then there's the beer. None of that fancy schmancy stuff either. Plus I know that boraxo is pratcially the only thing that will get the pitch off you, that in combination with lava soap.

I've got my Women in Logging bumper stickers around here somewhere. If the rest of my family can do it, so can I. Plus you get winters off. Oh sure you don't get paid but oh well. And I can use my Dad's log proof lunchbox (an amunition box) so I'll always have my lunch even if a log breaks loose and squashes it.

Not to mention the exercise (although most of these guys look like they never get up off the couch). It's very demanding. And dangerous so that'll keep me on my toes. All my dad ever lost was the tip of a finger and that got sewed back on. As long as I don't have to be a faller because, well I am kind of wary of chain saws. They don't exactly cut through legs they kind of just mangle them.

I'm off to be a third generation logger. Wish me luck!

[Not Afraid]

Now I'M singing the Lumberjack song and that's NOT a god thing!

[bewitched]

Long time no post! Since I fade in and out I always wonder if ya'll remember me.

I like that I can always come here after however long and somewhere there will be a thread linking Kevy and porn...or boobies...or boobie porn...

The fish porn was unexpected, but in all fairness, Kevy wasn't involved.

[wendybeth]

Now I'M singing the Lumberjack song and that's NOT a god thing!
The Monty Python Lumberjack Song?:eek:



(Surely that's a sign of the coming Apocalypse.......)

[Chernabog]

Now I'M singing the Lumberjack song and that's NOT a god thing!

Yeah, it's more of a sign of the devil ;)

[bewitched]

Yeah, it's more of a sign of the devil ;)

I wonder if the Devil's girlie? :confused:

[Gemini Cricket]

Now I'M singing the Lumberjack song and that's NOT a god thing!
No no, it's a good thing.
It's okay, sing sing sing...


Shhh, no one scare her. She's on the right track here...
:D

[Not Afraid]

NO! I'm singing the BLASTED song because people always sing it and I know it and THIS is why I HATE Monty Python!


AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

[Not Afraid]

In other news.......I like this person!

Really need help. MUST GO!!!

Date: 2007-11-02, 5:03PM EDT


Please help! After two long years of being on a waiting list for a dog, we have been notified by breed rescue that, at long last, our number has come up and ... WE ARE HAVING A PUPPY!

We must get rid of our children IMMEDIATELY because we just know how time consuming our new little puppy is going to be and it just wouldn't be fair to the children. Since our little puppy will be arriving on Monday we MUST place the children up for adoption this weekend!

They are described as:
One male -- his name is Tommy, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), light blonde hair, blue eyes. Four years old. Excellent disposition. He doesn't bite. Temperament tested. Does have problems with peeing directly in the toilet. Has had chicken Pox and is current on all shots. Tonsils have already been removed. Tommy eats everything, is very clean, house trained and gets along well with others. Does not run with scissors and with a little training he should be able to read soon.

One female -- her name is Lexie, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), strawberry blonde hair, green eyes quite freckled. Two years old. Can be surly at times. Non-biter, thumb sucker. Has been temperament tested but needs a little attitude adjusting occasionally. She is current on all shots, tonsils out, and is very healthy and can be affectionate. Gets along well with other
little girls and little boys but does not like to share her toys and
therefore would do best in a one child household. She is a very quick learner and is currently working on her house training. Shouldn't take long at all.

We really do LOVE our children so much and want to do what's right for them. That is why we contacted a rescue group. But we simply can no longer keep them. Also, we are afraid that they may hurt our new puppy.

I hope you understand that ours is a UNIQUE situation and we have a real emergency here! They MUST be placed into your rescue by Sunday night at the latest or we will be forced to drop them off at the orphanage or along some dark, country road. Our priority now has to be our new puppy.

[Gemini Cricket]

NO! I'm singing the BLASTED song because people always sing it and I know it and THIS is why I HATE Monty Python!


AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
I hear you.
:)


Now, here's the lyrics in case you want to sing it correctly:

I never wanted to do this job in the first place!
I... I wanted to be...

A LUMBERJACK!

(piano vamp)

Leaping from tree to tree! As they float down the mighty rivers of
British Columbia! With my best girl by my side!
The Larch!
The Pine!
The Giant Redwood tree!
The Sequoia!
The Little Whopping Rule Tree!
We'd sing! Sing! Sing!

Oh, I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay,
I sleep all night and I work all day.

CHORUS: He's a lumberjack, and he's okay,
He sleeps all night and he works all day.

I cut down trees, I eat my lunch,
I go to the lava-try.
On Wednesdays I go shoppin'
And have buttered scones for tea.

Mounties: He cuts down trees, he eats his lunch,
He goes to the lava-try.
On Wednesdays 'e goes shoppin'
And has buttered scones for tea.

CHORUS

I cut down trees, I skip and jump,
I like to press wild flowers.
I put on women's clothing,
And hang around in bars.

Mounties: He cuts down trees, he skips and jumps,
He likes to press wild flowers.
He puts on women's clothing
And hangs around.... In bars???????

CHORUS

I chop down trees, I wear high heels,
Suspendies and a bra.
I wish I'd been a girlie
Just like my dear papa.

Mounties: He cuts down trees, he wears high heels
Suspendies?? and a .... a Bra????
(spoken, raggedly) What's this? Wants to be a *girlie*? Oh, My!
And I thought you were so rugged! Poofter!

CHORUS

All: He's a lumberjack, and he's okaaaaaaayyy..... (BONG)

[bewitched]

In other news.......I like this person!


OMG! Me too! They forgot, "we'd like for them to go to the same home since they've been together their whole lives..."



I used to volunteer at the HS, I had to quit after a family dropped off a German Shepard because, "he grew too big". There are not enough :mad: 's in th world.

[Not Afraid]

Bastard. Thurston is going to disown you because I tell him to. :evil:

[katiesue]

My dad was a lumberjack and he loved Monty Python - coincidence?

[BDBopper]

I WANT TO BUY SOME CHEEEEESE!!! :)

[figment1986]

My dad was a lumberjack and he loved Monty Python - coincidence?

did he have suspenders and a bra :evil:

[katiesue]

Suspenders yes, rainbow ones. Which he wore to my wedding. A bra - well you'll have to ask my mother.

[swanie]

mr. swanie just had all the girls fill out NCAA Tournament Brackets....

L is picking Arizona to beat American U. in the title game.

M is picking Win-throw-up (yes that's how she says it) beating Memphis.

T is picking Kansas over Stanford. Her bracket is pretty impressive for a 10 year old.

Sad thing is, I'm willing to bet that T beats mr. swanie in the end. :D

[wendybeth]

http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_pictures/compdiff/lumber1.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

http://www.pbones.com/images/blobimages/20070409DoDD/newbrawny.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Oooh! Brawny! Love him.

KatieSue: A Lumberjack's Daughter tonight on Lifetime.
:D

[JWBear]

http://www.pbones.com/images/blobimages/20070409DoDD/newbrawny.jpg

Oooooo...... I'm a lumberjack, and I'm ok.....


:evil:

[blueerica]

So, I'm afraid that my chicken and rice casserole is different than the last one I made, but I'm not sure what it is. In some ways it's totally better... I'm thinking I used less cheese, in an attempt to make it healthier (among other choices I made while preparing it). So, I'm going back to cheeseville for the next round of chicken & rice casserole.

In other news, I'm fairly certain that Markus has allergies. With Spring officially here, I've been told by my local pal that the allergies can get pretty rough for those who have issues. Fortunately for me, I don't get the 'springtime' type allergies... Just the occasional mold and pollutants problem.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Somebody's geting Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaried... today!

[blueerica]

I'm so excited for her... and am so sad I cannot be there! (It's that one, isn't it?)

[Morrigoon]

Ceiling Bede is watching you Easter date...

http://www.slate.com/id/2113321/

(article talking about why the date of Easter moves around)

[Chernabog]

I've only eaten two Cadbury Creme Eggs this Easter season!!! I've almost made it through to the other side! (Of course, thats when they go on massive sale... *sigh*... that Easter bunny is gonna fatten me up yet, little bastard)

[innerSpaceman]

I hope the wedding goes well. Certainly a unique plan. Sorry I coudn't make it.

[blueerica]

The thought of Cadbury Creme Eggs makes me throw up a little in my mouth.

The caramel ones on the other hand. To. Die. For.

[BarTopDancer]

The thought of Cadbury Creme Eggs makes me throw up a little in my mouth.

The caramel ones on the other hand. To. Die. For.

I have yet to be impressed with the caramel eggs. They are teh puke.

Creme on the other hand. Yummy. And the orange creme. yummy in their own right.

[blueerica]

*puke*

[blueerica]

We'll just have to agree to disagree, and trade our eggs whenever necessary.

[Alex]

Cadbury Creme Eggs are a thing I loved as a kid. As an adult I eventually forget how disgusting they are and try one again every few years just to wonder if I need to get this fact tattooed on my forehead so I won't forget again (I almost bought one yesterday).

[BarTopDancer]

Reeses eggs are fairly gross. Not sure why, I love Reeses PB cups. But the eggs, not so much. I think it's the chocolate to "pb" ratio.

[BDBopper]

Best of luck to the happy couple. So sorry I couldn't be there.

[Alex]

Reeses eggs are fairly gross. Not sure why, I love Reeses PB cups. But the eggs, not so much. I think it's the chocolate to "pb" ratio.

The ratio is the problem on a lot of the special edition Reese's Peanut Butter Cups they've been making in recent years. When I was up in Alaska last August I stumbled across one that was nearly as perfect as a regular one but now I can't remember which one it was.

[Morrigoon]

Alex: try a caramel one instead :9

[LSPoorEeyorick]

You say tomato, I say tomato.

I prefer the special edition Reese's to the regular cups.

Precisely because of the pb:c ratio. I'm not that hot on chocolate.

[Kevy Baby]

When it comes to Reese's, I am very particular: They must be the Miniatures and I definitely prefer them very fresh (which have been hard to come by lately).

[Alex]

Precisely because of the pb:c ratio. I'm not that hot on chocolate.

Here's the weird thing: I would very happily just eat the PB filling with a spoon, no chocolate in site. But if it is to be eaten with the chocolate the balance is very picky to me.

Morrigoon: I have no doubt they are better but the best plan is probably to just not eat any of them. Especially since there are usually peanut butter cups nearby.

[blueerica]

Reeses eggs are fairly gross. Not sure why, I love Reeses PB cups. But the eggs, not so much. I think it's the chocolate to "pb" ratio.

Like LSPE said, it's the ratio that makes it pretty darn good for me.

BTD, we trade candies now, K?

[blueerica]

When it comes to Reese's, I am very particular: They must be the Miniatures and I definitely prefer them very fresh (which have been hard to come by lately).


I love Reese's miniatures!

[Kevy Baby]

Accidental double post.Did you know that you can go into the second post and delete it? I've done that a couple of times on accidental double posts.

As long as the edit time window is still open, you can so it.

[Alex]

Nope, didn't know that. Now I do. Now I did.

[BDBopper]

I love Reese's almost every way they come. I haven't liked the special editions too much. I didn't like the white Chocolate combo...or the faux banana creme combo. Reese's Peanut Butter cups! My favorite candy or all time! :)

[Alex]

Banana Creme with Elvis on it! That's the one I had in Alaska that I really liked.

[BarTopDancer]

Like LSPE said, it's the ratio that makes it pretty darn good for me.

BTD, we trade candies now, K?

Sure. Meet ya at my place. ;)

[BDBopper]

Banana Creme with Elvis on it! That's the one I had in Alaska that I really liked.

I don't know. Maybe I just had a bad one. I loved the packaging though. It was worth a try.

[Kevy Baby]

Nope, didn't know that. Now I do. Now I did.Interesting what it did to my post.

[Disneyphile]

The wedding is going to be awesome! I'm back home for a couple hours to recharge the camera batteries (and mine).

I got some great footage of them buying their wedding ears, and then we trekked over to TSI for a little while and also got trampled by a large gaggle of Japanese tourists while trying to board the Columbia.

They're having lunch at Blue Bayou right now, then having a portrait drawn and heading back to their hotel for a little R&R before tonight. :)

It's funny - people think we're filming a commercial because of my camera. ;)

[Not Afraid]

Bunny = Bock bock bock bock. Still love that commercial.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Bunny = Bock bock bock bock. Still love that commercial.
Munchkin (and all rabbits for that matter) occasionally settles into a position we call the "bunny hen". Every time, I think "Bock bock bock bock" to myself and hope to find a creme egg underneath.

[Disneyphile]

Oh, and a funny moment was caught on tape this morning, when I was talking to Nephy about women who wait (for sex) until they are married (keep in mind we didn't say exactly what we were referring to, since her daughter was present) -

Nephy to me: I think it's important for a woman to make sure she's getting a bratwurst instead of a Vienna Sausage, know what I mean?

Nephy's 8-year-old daughter: But, I like Vienna Sausages! They're yummy!

The poor kid couldn't figure out why we burst out laughing after she said that. :D

[CoasterMatt]

Man, I'm gonna miss out on what sounds like a great event.

I'll be home alone tonight, Rose is taking the girls to her mom's house for the night- I'll probably watch some loud obnoxious movie, or maybe even listen to the entirety of Carmina Burana at earblistering volume.

[innerSpaceman]

Nephy to me: I think it's important for a woman to make sure she's getting a bratwurst instead of a Vienna Sausage, know what I mean?

Nephy's 8-year-old daughter: But, I like Vienna Sausages! They're yummy!

The poor kid couldn't figure out why we burst out laughing after she said that.

And the irony is that often it's the wedding night result, i.e., the kid, who is the wurst brat.

[Sohrshah]

Oh, IsM, how.... punny.

Congrats to Nephy! Have a great time tonight!

[JWBear]

Oh, and a funny moment was caught on tape this morning, when I was talking to Nephy about women who wait (for sex) until they are married (keep in mind we didn't say exactly what we were referring to, since her daughter was present) -

Nephy to me: I think it's important for a woman to make sure she's getting a bratwurst instead of a Vienna Sausage, know what I mean?

Nephy's 8-year-old daughter: But, I like Vienna Sausages! They're yummy!

The poor kid couldn't figure out why we burst out laughing after she said that. :D

So... Can we assume she got bratwurst? :D

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Yaay, I feel not wholly death-warmed-over, so I can make it tonight!

[Sohrshah]

So.... I have a pretty open weekend this weekend, and Goonie's going to be out of town... anyone wanna hang out?

I figured no harm in trying, right?

[blueerica]

Oy! So jealous of those able to make anything tonight. Give my sincerest and warmest of congratulations for me. I wish her the best of everything.

[BDBopper]

Bunny = Bock bock bock bock. Still love that commercial.

I think they actually have stuffed Cadbury bunnies that do that now.

[JWBear]

We cleaned out the leftovers for dinner.... We split 2 tacos, a small chicken breast, rice, carrots, and some cheesy biscuits.

We soooo need to go grocery shopping.

[BDBopper]

So.... I have a pretty open weekend this weekend, and Goonie's going to be out of town... anyone wanna hang out?

I figured no harm in trying, right?

Hey Sosh...if I lived in the area we'd totally hang out! Sounds like fun.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Eep, in all of the madness surrounding our water damage, tonight's event got completely pushed off the mental slate. :eek:

[figment1986]

It's funny - people think we're filming a commercial because of my camera. ;)

don't you need a new fangled HD camera yet... commercials dont look good in standard def...

oh.. and don't you love it when the crowd trys to help you with your stuff...

[Ghoulish Delight]

So we moved our entire television setup upstairs into the bedroom last night (minus the stereo). That's a 42" TV, TiVo, DVD player, HD cable box, Wii. With those come an HDMI cable, a composite video connection, a component connection, 1 s-video, 2 sets of RCA audio cables, 2 coax cables w/splitter, and 5 power cords. It also required completely rearranging the bedroom furniture to accommodate. And did it all in under 40 minutes.

[Snowflake]

So we moved our entire television setup upstairs into the bedroom last night (minus the stereo). That's a 42" TV, TiVo, DVD player, HD cable box, Wii. With those come an HDMI cable, a composite video connection, a component connection, 1 s-video, 2 sets of RCA audio cables, 2 coax cables w/splitter, and 5 power cords. It also required completely rearranging the bedroom furniture to accommodate. And did it all in under 40 minutes.

Hmmm, allowing for obligatory pr0n in HD, won't this distract from your other bedroom activities? ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmmm, allowing for obligatory pr0n in HD, won't this distract from your other bedroom activities? ;)
This is the least of our distractions. We've gone from living in a 2 story, 2 bedroom condo to living in a virtual studio apartment while they destroy our first floor and put it back together. We're managing pretty well, but getting the TV in there will make it that much more palatable.

[Disneyphile]

don't you need a new fangled HD camera yet... At the tune of $8,999.00 for the XLH1 (I prefer to stick with the Canon XL series), that piece of equipment will have to wait awhile longer. For now, my XL2 gets plenty of respect (besides great footage), and was still featured as a desired pro camera at CES this year.

Anyway, I'm trying to find the number to that bus that apparently ran me over yesterday. I am SO wiped! And, I have to go meet my sister back at the park today. It's already taking everything I can to move. Ugh. I also have to hook up with two other friends who are in town there, and I also volunteered to squat a spot for fireworks for Nephy and her family. So, I really have to go.

But, it doesn't stop there. We had already volunteered to help out with a friend's 50th birthday party tomorrow afternoon out in San Bernardino, and from there, we are going to a margarita-soaked game night out in Reseda. We didn't realize they were the same day when we first said, "Sure!". :rolleyes: But, it's not like my brain has been all that functional lately. And, now, I'm really looking forward to those margaritas to end a crazy week.

I don't think I'll get out of bed at all on Sunday. Yikes! :eek:

I really try to not get back into the habit of crazy weeks, but somehow, it just happened again. It probably wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for driving to Vegas every other weekend and trying to handle stuff there too.

[Gemini Cricket]

So, if this is Good Friday are all of the rest bad Fridays?

[BDBopper]

Wow...what a week DP. You've worked hard and deserve a good rest on Sunday. Hope everything goes well tonight and you get to enjoy those margaritas tomorrow. Sending good thoughts your way.

[Morrigoon]

Is anyone else feeling a serious need for a beach bonfire?

[innerSpaceman]

Slowly she turns ... step by step ... inch by inch ...

[Gemini Cricket]

Is anyone else feeling a serious need for a beach bonfire?
I'll go. But I'm bringing petrified wood this time. That way, we will never, ever run out. Never ever. Ever.

[Disneyphile]

I'll go. But I'm bringing petrified wood this time. That way, we will never, ever run out. Never ever. Ever.HA!!!! :snap:

I was thinking about the beach thing the other day, because we added a new dragon kite to our collection. :)

[Morrigoon]

Slowly she turns ... step by step ... inch by inch ...

Huh?

[Gemini Cricket]

Huh?
I Love Lucy reference. Sometimes iSm, zapppop and I slip into ILL references during conversation. It's wacky, fun and cool if you're in the know.
:D

[Capt Jack]

oh....I thought it was a stooges paraphrase

[Chernabog]

Slowly she turns ... step by step ... inch by inch ...

Centimeter by centimeter, Brad's dick by Brad's dick....


It's a Rocky Homo reference, sillies.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I Love Lucy reference. Sometimes iSm, zapppop and I slip into ILL references during conversation. It's wacky, fun and cool if you're in the know.
:D

Here's a link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCbXl-BR-9U)to it.

[Capt Jack]

"Niagara Falls! Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch, I walked up to him. I smashed him like this, I hit him, I bopped him, I tore him to pieces, and I knocked him down!"
- Moe and Larry (GENTS WITHOUT CENTS, 1944)

Stooges Quotes (http://www.threestooges.net/index.php?main=/quotes.php&)

[Chernabog]

It's a Rocky Homo reference, sillies.

(haha, at least my ending was.... I didn't remember the lucy thing)

[innerSpaceman]

Morrigoon, perhaps now's the time to tell you ... the reason we never returned your shade pavilion that we borrowed for the last beach bonfire was that is was DESTROYED by the wind.


Yes, that's right, Destroyed.By.The.Wind.



All the poles were bent by the force of the seaside gales, and they no longer fit where they're asupposed to.




We never got to even attempt to assemble my reasonably-similar (and similarly cheap) shade pavilion - - which I will bequeath to you at Swank Camp.

[Morrigoon]

Someone told me, thought it was you guys. I've known for some time that it was toast.

Don't worry about the cheap shade cover. Wasn't planning on replacing it - I'm going to hold out until I can afford an EZ-up (which, judging by my banking activities this afternoon, is going to be a long, long time from now...)

[innerSpaceman]

I'm so getting an EZ-Up for the next beach bonfire.


(AND Anger Management classes! :blush: )

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm so getting an EZ-Up for the next beach bonfire.
Is that like a penis pump?

:D

[Chernabog]

Is that like a penis pump?

Anal-EZE says What?

[Sohrshah]

Well, I'll take that as a big fat NO, then.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Only no, my dear, because I'm not feeling well.

We don't have the results back from my ultrasound yet - man, did it cause extreme pain. And no wonder... because a few hours later I go the results of the urine test from Tuesday. I was wandering around the park yesterday with a kidney infected with e coli. GRRRRRRREAT.

I'm on monster antibiotics. It isn't catching, for those of you who were near me. Suddenly all of the abdominal pain makes sense.

We're going to Sweeney tomorrow but I doubt I'll feel well enough to do anything else this weekend. Bleaaaaaaaaah.

[Gemini Cricket]

You know, it truly was a good Friday.
A very, very good Friday.


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/heart.gif http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/heart.gif http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/heart.gif

[Chernabog]

^^ Did you get laid after we last chatted? Hmmmm.

[CoasterMatt]

It was a great friday - freakin' double pay. :)

[BDBopper]

I'm really excited folks! I'm almost done with recording my first radio show (official) in a year. I wanted it to be premiered tonight but it just isn't going to happen I don't think. The plan is to have it premiere tomorrow night (and the show will air at other times during the week...since it is pre-recorded).

And yes...there is a swanky set dedicated to "The LoT!" ;)

oh here's a link (http://www.radioodyssey.com) to the station that will air the thing. More details to follow!

[figment1986]

danger: BDBopper is crazy i tell you... esp since i stole his spot on Thursdays at the station ;) (You can have Tuesday if you want...)

I'm thinking of going on... recording... then replaying it back for pst times... though i don't think their are enough listeners for that yet...

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So, death seems to be the subject lately.

I am really unphased really. Apparently my cousin's wife passed away unexpectedly yesterday. I don't know the details and I have never met her before. They were married last year. From what I understand she wasn't feeling well, went to the hospital and died. I don't know the reasons. I think she was in her early 20's.

Anyway, its sad for my Uncle and his family. I am kinda un-phased by it
since I didn't know her. It's too bad, I guess.

[Prudence]

So, I need a single guy, straight, in the LA area to fix up with my law school buddy.


Oh, and she specified that he must have a penis. Didn't give too many other particulars, but the penis is apparently a non-negotiable item.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So, I need a single guy, straight, in the LA area to fix up with my law school buddy.

Oh, and she specified that he must have a penis. Didn't give too many other particulars, but the penis is apparently a non-negotiable item.

This sounds familiar...

[Sohrshah]

I lost my freaking mind today. Boo-yeah!

[Mousey Girl]

I like her specifications Pru.

Dang, 5am seems like a short nap away...

[Prudence]

This sounds familiar...

Hey, just 'cause you're not interested doesn't mean that no one else in the LA area is...

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Hey, just 'cause you're not interested doesn't mean that no one else in the LA area is...

And I don't have a penis...


:cool:

[RStar]

And I don't have a penis...


:cool:

Ouch!:evil:

[blueerica]

I swear, I heard just about every sound from the time I went to bed last night. I think I only got about 3.5 hours of semi-solid sleep; the rest, I was totally awake for.

Ugh... I'm hoping Day 1 is the easy fo' sheezy day at work.

[RStar]

I swear, I heard just about every sound from the time I went to bed last night. I think I only got about 3.5 hours of semi-solid sleep; the rest, I was totally awake for.

Ugh... I'm hoping Day 1 is the easy fo' sheezy day at work.

I hope so, too. And may you have a better night tonight!

[Kevy Baby]

There is a restaurant within walking distance called Riley's. It used to be a Love's and was purchased by an individual when the chain went out of business. I like it, but Susan is not fond of it. So we have a routine down where she phones in an order for a personal pizza from the Round Table in the same shopping center, I walk up to Riley's, put in my order, walk to Round Table to pick up her pizza and by the time I walk back to Riley's, my order is ready.

Except last night. When I discovered that Riley's went out of business.

Now, this may not be all that noteworthy until this morning, I decided that I was in the mood for a bagel from West Coast Bagel (an old Western Bagel location in Tustin). Much to my chagrin, I discovered that they ALSO went out of business.

I am now 0 of 2 on my last two meals. WTF?

[innerSpaceman]

I'm glad Kevy and I don't like any of the same restaurants.






(except it makes it difficult when I want him to pick up the bulk of the tab and he's not there.)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

There is a restaurant within walking distance called Riley's. It used to be a Love's and was purchased by an individual when the chain went out of business. I like it, but Susan is not fond of it. So we have a routine down where she phones in an order for a personal pizza from the Round Table in the same shopping center, I walk up to Riley's, put in my order, walk to Round Table to pick up her pizza and by the time I walk back to Riley's, my order is ready.

Except last night. When I discovered that Riley's went out of business.

Now, this may not be all that noteworthy until this morning, I decided that I was in the mood for a bagel from West Coast Bagel (an old Western Bagel location in Tustin). Much to my chagrin, I discovered that they ALSO went out of business.

I am now 0 of 2 on my last two meals. WTF?


Could you stop by DCA's Burger Invasion on the way home?

[BarTopDancer]

I have bacon.
I have asparagus.
I have a bbq.

I was trying to make bacon wrapped asparagus on the bbq. Didn't work out so well. Any suggestions to get the bacon cooked without completely incinerating the asparagus?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Low and slow, keep a spray bottle of water handy to keep flames down when the fat catches fire.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I swear, I heard just about every sound from the time I went to bed last night. I think I only got about 3.5 hours of semi-solid sleep; the rest, I was totally awake for.

Ugh... I'm hoping Day 1 is the easy fo' sheezy day at work.

Good lord, what time do you need to be at work in the morning?

I slept fitfully, as well, but it's not my first day on the job. Good luck! Hope it's a slow introduction, sleepy girl!

[BarTopDancer]

Low and slow, keep a spray bottle of water handy to keep flames down when the fat catches fire.

When?? Oy.

Ok, thank you. :) I'll try that method next. The bacon won't get crispy, right?

I ended up taking it off the bbq after about 15 minutes and finishing it in the frying pan.

[Ghoulish Delight]

If you want the bacon crispy, at the very end, when it's almost completely cooked through, turn the heat up and let things catch fire for a bit. It'll crisp the bacon and give the asparagus a bit of a char on the outside without burning things completely.

[BarTopDancer]

yay fire!

Thank you!

[Deebs]

Oh, and she specified that he must have a penis. Didn't give too many other particulars, but the penis is apparently a non-negotiable item.

Damn details. We're all so picky these days...

[Chernabog]

If you want the bacon crispy, at the very end, when it's almost completely cooked through, turn the heat up and let things catch fire for a bit. It'll crisp the bacon and give the asparagus a bit of a char on the outside without burning things completely.

Dude, you're Soooo.... off topic! Get thee back to the bacon thread! :p

[katiesue]

I have bacon.
I have asparagus.
I have a bbq.

I was trying to make bacon wrapped asparagus on the bbq. Didn't work out so well. Any suggestions to get the bacon cooked without completely incinerating the asparagus?

I coat the asparagus lightly with olive oil.

[JWBear]

Dude, you're Soooo.... off topic! Get thee back to the bacon thread! :p

Silly Cherny... Every thread on LoT is a bacon thread, eventually!

[blueerica]

Good lord, what time do you need to be at work in the morning?

I slept fitfully, as well, but it's not my first day on the job. Good luck! Hope it's a slow introduction, sleepy girl!

I am planning on getting in at 8. It's very difficult to gauge the traffic out here in Utah, since it's either awesome or sucky in the morning, though generally sucky and worse with a wreck on the freeway. I've learned of alternate routes that I will investigate, though from what I understand it can be a 'six one way half-dozen the other' kind of situation.

This morning, I realized it was a waste to stay in bed when I could snuggle up with my cat and do the whole internet thing, since it'll be a little while before I feel comfortable to do much surfing at work.

Which reminds me: work was awesome today - though I'm exhausted. I'll try and write about it tomorrow.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Which reminds me: work was awesome today - though I'm exhausted. I'll try and write about it tomorrow.

Whoo!

[BarTopDancer]

I ended up grilling the asparagus (coated with olive oil and pepper) without bacon. Had a BLAT instead.

Yummy in the tummy.

Can't wait to hear all about the job Miss E!

[Morrigoon]

yay fire!

Thank you!
Don't forget lemon juice! The tanginess is what makes the dish (I learned that from Dphile)

[RStar]

Had a BLAT instead.

Is that a Bacon, Lettuce, Asparagus, and Tomato sandwich?

I love the BALT, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato sammy. Now thems good Eats!:D

[swanie]

It is puppy update time!

We got our paperwork and we're official! Here are some photos from Easter...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/All3KajinVivababies32308a.jpg
From left to right: Girl #2, the boy, then Girl #1

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/KajinVivagirl15wks32308c.jpg
Girl #1

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/KajinVivagirl25wks32308b.jpg
Girl #2

She says we'll know on Day 49 which baby is ours, so we have only 2 weeks to go before we find out!

swanie

[BDBopper]

PUPPIES!!!! :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

PUPPIES!!!!!! Squeeee!

[BarTopDancer]

Is that a Bacon, Lettuce, Asparagus, and Tomato sandwich?

I love the BALT, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato sammy. Now thems good Eats!:D

BLAT is Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato. Cinnamon Productions (by my office) calls it a BLAT.

It is puppy update time!


Want. Now.

[Not Afraid]

Oh, so hard to pick a favorite!

[wendybeth]

Puppy girl #1 has a very direct gaze, while puppy #2 looks rather wistful and just a bit sad. I go for wistful and forlorn every time. They are usually very lovable and manipulative in a very cute way. You can't go wrong with either, though- they are truly adorable.

[Gemini Cricket]

swanie - I think you should adopt all of them. :)


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Okay, I know this will have a huge ick factor but here goes...
I woke up this morning at about 3am with hives. I checked on WedMD and a couple of other sites and that's what it be.
At first I thought it was poison oak. But then I said to myself, I don't hike and don't plan to until the camping trip. But I did thoroughly vacuum and dust the apt, so I thought it might have been present in the rugs or something. But the hives are only in certain areas. I figure poison oak could be all over or in random areas.
I also found out that hives often occur in the upper arm and upper thigh area. And that's where I have them.
So I went to Longs and bought some Benadryl and calamine lotion. I took the Benadryl and should be unconscious in about a half hour. The calamine lotion was just to help with the itch factor. It helped a little.

Funny thing - I went to Longs on Ventura and Laurel Canyon and the three man crew that ran the place overnight were sleeping on lawn chairs in the parking lot. As soon as I pulled up, they sprang into action "cleaning" the parking lot area in front of them. Uh, yeah. I've been a manager before. Slacker fvcks. :D

Anyway, I feel gross and itchy, itchy, itchy.
Grrrr.
I guess hives just appear and disappear. I hope they go away soon.

Anyone have them before?

At first, I thought it was an allergic reaction to laundry detergent or dryer sheets, but I did laundry three days ago. I'm thinking it would have affected me right away if it was that...

[Snowflake]

Which reminds me: work was awesome today - though I'm exhausted. I'll try and write about it tomorrow.

That's fabulous news BE! :snap: new job that is good job!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Yech. Feel better, GC.

[Snowflake]

Except last night. When I discovered that Riley's went out of business.

Now, this may not be all that noteworthy until this morning, I decided that I was in the mood for a bagel from West Coast Bagel (an old Western Bagel location in Tustin). Much to my chagrin, I discovered that they ALSO went out of business.

I am now 0 of 2 on my last two meals. WTF?

Clearly you were not tipping enough

[Snowflake]

Ick, feel better soon GC.

cucumber juice might help with itching and inflammation (if you've got some in the fridge) or just floating in a cool bathtub with cuke slices. Also, aloe vera (you can get it bottled) does the same as the cuke, just not as cheap.

[Snowflake]

Somethings never change and others always stay the same.
Send some LoT vibes my way, I may be moving back by moving forward to my former law firm. Job opening, they're making noise and they've got my resume. I would be back in SF proper, no commute, except on the 1 California bus and cable car.

[BarTopDancer]

So, which would be easier for someone who hate and sucks at math. Keep in mind, I barely passed Math 030 Intermediate Algebra.

Intro to Stats or Finite Math or College Algebra.

My other option is more disgusting - Trig

[Kevy Baby]

Clearly you were not tipping enoughI'm not a Mohel fer cryin' out loud.

[Ghoulish Delight]

My initial response is algebra, but all three are very different and it really depends on what makes more sense to you. I'm generally really good at math, obviously, but I HATE "finite math", never fully grasped it. So you never know.

[BarTopDancer]

I don't even know what finite math is. I suck at Stats, I remember taking and dropping that class a few years ago.

Math sucks.

[Alex]

Based on the context of the three you listed I'm guessing &quot;finite math&quot; does not equal the phrase that is synonymous with &quot;discrete mathematics&quot; but rather the name given by many schools to generic math classes for non-science majors that covers the basics of stats, algebra, trig, calc without going into any great detail in them (I was really confused for a while when looking at maybe getting an MBA at the number of them that required finite math which I took to mean discrete mathematics which seemed way unnecessary for an MBA). From your list, personally I'd find stats the most fascinating, algebra the most day-to-day functional and the &quot;business school math&quot; the easiest.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh, okay. Yeah, I was thinking it meant Discrete Math as well (which is the branch of mathematics concerned with set theory and number theory). And, now that I've gone and looked up a formal definition of discrete math, I like it better than I thought. For some reason I was lumping it in with series and convergence which is what I struggle with.

Anyway, yeah, if that's not what was meant by Finite Math, then what Alex said.

[BarTopDancer]

Please tell me that the &quot's are a code malfunction and not some math thing.

Looks like I am stuck with Stats for the summer. Everything else is full.

/le sigh

[Ghoulish Delight]

Stats is pretty interesting stuff, and not as scary as people like to make it out to be. The math involved is really rather mechanical, just a few fairly straight forward formulas for the most part. It's all about the correct implementation of those formulas.

[BarTopDancer]

Oh goodie! My first volunteer to help! :p

It's not that I'm scared of math, it's that I suck at math. Always have. My brain doesn't process it in a way that is understandable.

I took a Stats class at OCC, was getting tutoring (by a 16 y/o) and had to drop it.

We'll see. I am taking it in the summer, so I can take it again in the fall if I need to.

[Prudence]

I guess hives just appear and disappear. I hope they go away soon.

Anyone have them before?


More times than I can count. I used to get them chronically and take daily medication to prevent them. That hasn't been necessary for years, but I still get episodes once in a while.

Keep an eye on them. I have to take prednisone to clear up an episode of hives. The last time I didn't hit the steroid right away I ended up with one eye swelling shut and my joints starting to freeze up. Not that this would happen to you or anything, it's just a caution to not dismiss them if they start to spread or look like they're getting worse.

Otherwise, dose up on the benedryl and take a nap until it stops itching.

[Not Afraid]

I had an allergic reaction to fabric treatment on a new shirt I bought at the gap. It started out as hives in the shape of a shirt on my body which then spread all over. It took 3 days for it to go away. It was completely awful and, while benedry and calamine helped, it ended up just having it run its evil course.

Stats was the MOST evil math course I had to take - and I had to take stats 1 and 2. I thought I was going to DIE.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Uhoh, is GC allergic to being in a relationship? :eek:

[katiesue]

Oatmeal baths help too. And use fragrance free laundry stuff.

[madmonkeygirl]

I took Stats in college can't remember which year and i got an A in the class. I enjoyed it and had a very nice professor who would work with us give us examples and go thru each chapter making sure we all understood it before moving on. The tests were a breeze and i am not smart when it comes to math seriously wasn't until college did i get A's in my math classes. Maybe it was the teachers themselves i don't know. Good luck.

I get hives after touching holding Gina the rat. Have to leave her in her cage no more picking her up.

[Gemini Cricket]

I took two Benadryl and got knocked out.
I just got up.
There are no signs of the hives anywhere.
My skin is tingly where they were, but it totally cleared up.
It's amazing how the human body works. I thought there would be scars or something. Nada.
I feel fine now.
:)

Weird, no?

Thanks for the advice, everyone.

[BarTopDancer]

YAY! Glad you're feeling better!

[Not Afraid]

I took two Benadryl and got knocked up.


Wow! Amazing stuff!

[Snowflake]

Wow! Amazing stuff!

NA, you are bad!:evil:

[Alex]

Quality of teacher helps a lot for stats. Advanced statistics is incredibly math intensive but for the most part the type of stats you do in intro/seminar classes can almost be done without math. The math lets you get the exact answer but with proper guidance through the logic of statistics the approximate answers can be worked out in your head. So a teacher that gets through the logic first and follows with the math will, I find, be much more successful.

An understanding of basic statistics is an incredibly useful skill since the misapplication of statistics is probably the primary source of manipulation and misdirection used. It doesn't take a Ph.D's understanding of the field to see through a lot of misuse.

[Deebs]

Anyone have them before?

Waaay too many times.

I would be back in SF proper, no commute, except on the 1 California bus and cable car.

^ That commute sounds great! Mine used to involve the 7 N Judah. Yay, Muni.

Please tell me that the &quot's are a code malfunction and not some math thing.

I was wondering the same thing - that can't be mathspeak I'm not getting, can it?

I want to say math is evil, but I know it's just that my brain is deficient when it comes to processing things mathematical.

In any case, I feel your pain. Summer Stats - eep.

I took two Benadryl and got knocked out.
I just got up.

I'm so glad. Benadryl is the stuff. Benadryl + Sleep = relief for me when it happens too.

[Gemini Cricket]

Good lord. Call the wrong person and suddenly you're dying from shingles.
I called my folks to tell them what happened and Joan Crawford freaks out.
My mom thinks the following:
-I should have gone to the emergency room.
-That I need to launder every piece of fabric in the apartment with a different kind of detergent and softener.
-I may have the shingles.
-I have hives because I wear shoes in the house...

Oy.
:D

[Snowflake]

-I have hives because I wear shoes in the house...

Oy.
:D

So that's why I've never had hives, cause I never wear shoes in the house!

The one time I had shingles, miserable and dying.

[blueerica]

GC - Oatmeal = teh awesome!

BTD - Math will settle itself down. Just have faith. And think of Stats in terms of gambling. It really helped me. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

BTD - Math will settle itself down. Just have faith. And think of Stats in terms of gambling. It really helped me. ;)

Can we do my homework in Vegas? Call it research and write it off as an educational expense? :p

[Gemini Cricket]

Uhoh, is GC allergic to being in a relationship? :eek:
I thought Frank might be the culprit. He said he went hiking and I was wondering if he brushed his clothes through some poison oak or something and then while we were cuddling watching Hairspray that some of it rubbed off on me. But then it would have started much earlier, our cuddlefest was Sunday night...

The only thing I can contribute the hives to is stress. Me need um heap big job, ugh.

[Snowflake]

The only thing I can contribute the hives to is stress. Me need um heap big job, ugh.

Have you followed up with my friend at Universal, ugh? He said many listings were on the intranet job postings.

[Chernabog]

Yay!!! So it looks like I'm going to be looking for a job post-cruise.

At least, my decision making process is headed that way. I have my reputation in this business to keep up and frankly I am not willing to be sucked down with this firm due to some seriously bad decisions about the cases we're taking and the way we're litigating cases. I've never actually been embarrassed to sign my name as the attorney of record on a lawsuit until this week. That's really the last straw. This job was awesome until things seriously started to slide last year, and it seems that my boss is telling me that we're going to take certain actions to correct that.. and then NO actions are actually taken.

Of course, I won't leave this job until I've found something else. I'll be a good little soldier till then. *sigh* I hate looking for a job more than anything.

[madmonkeygirl]

Sorry to hear of the troubles GC. Chernabog good luck in the job search.

10 more days til Bon Jovi and Anaheim. 16 more days til Vegas. :)

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Sooo, (sigh)

I just received an email that a dear friend of mine passed away. His name was Stu Nevitt and he was the drummer for a band called Shadowfax. Stu took me under his wing about 23 years ago, first as a teacher, then as a mentor, then as a musical collaborator. He was a Grammy award winner. A few years after he won, we wrote a song together for an upcoming album called "Esperanto" and that album was nominated for a Grammy as well.

Throughout the years, we played in bands together, wrote music, and enjoyed each others company. He was a gifted musician and a dear friend and I'm going to miss him terribly.

I'm still in shock.

[Kevy Baby]

Sooo, (sigh)

I just received an email that a dear friend of mine passed away. His name was Stu Nevitt and he was the drummer for a band called Shadowfax. Stu took me under his wing about 23 years ago, first as a teacher, then as a mentor, then as a musical collaborator. He was a Grammy award winner. A few years after he won, we wrote a song together for an upcoming album called "Esperanto" and that album was nominated for a Grammy as well.

Throughout the years, we played in bands together, wrote music, and enjoyed each others company. He was a gifted musician and a dear friend and I'm going to miss him terribly.

I'm still in shock.I am so sorry to hear of your loss MBC. I saw Shadowfax in concert once many years ago (they opened for Spyro Gyra at the Greek) and fell in love with them.

What was the cause of death?

[Disneyphile]

*grabs the Grim Reaper's nuts and twists*

*sigh*

MBC, my thoughts are with you. :(

[LSPoorEeyorick]

God, MBC, I'm so, so sorry. I know how much he meant to you. My thoughts are with you and yours today.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss MBC. I saw Shadowfax in concert once many years ago (they opened for Spyro Gyra at the Greek) and fell in love with them.

What was the cause of death?

No details as of yet. I'm under the impression that this may have happened in the last day or two. No info whatsoever online.

[Morrigoon]

Oh goodie! My first volunteer to help! :p

It's not that I'm scared of math, it's that I suck at math. Always have. My brain doesn't process it in a way that is understandable.

I took a Stats class at OCC, was getting tutoring (by a 16 y/o) and had to drop it.

We'll see. I am taking it in the summer, so I can take it again in the fall if I need to.

BTD, FWIW, I've always had an easier time getting through my maths in summer courses. I have similar troubles with math (took me 2 tries per semester to get through Algebra I in jr. high/high school, 3 tries to pass Algebra II in high school/college), but every time I made it through with a passing grade was in a summer course. Incidentally, I eventually got smart - took college algebra as a summer course and passed on the first try, but not without much personal wrangling and a few talks with the instructor to explain what kind of help I was looking for when I raised my hand during his lectures.

My biggest problem with math classes is that I don't "speak" math, and math professors, of course, do. They assume you know/remember/can apply things that I can't necessarily, and since we don't "speak" the same language, they have a very hard time understanding what I'm asking so they often just repeat themselves without offering any new info. What helped me was to speak with the prof early on in the course, and let him know that my problem was often that of communication, and that I have to write down absolutely every step (including those they skip because they think we can make the logical leap on our own), and that if I ask a question, I'll be very direct about the info I need, and if he can use different words to answer my question, then often that will do it. Oh, I remember... I explained to him that while he speaks "math", I speak "verbal"... and so what I had to do in note taking was to translate everything he was saying in his "math" language, into my "verbal" language, and write that in my notes to be re-read and actually processed later.

If that sounds familiar, BTD, I'd try that.

If not, find out when their office hours are, and be there every week. I think that's how I passed financial markets (which sounds cool but ended up being the highly mathematical process of options pricing - eek!). I'm almost positive it was a pity C ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Oy vey. MBC, I am so sorry :(

----

C - it's an online class. All my classes are. I won't be shy about emailing or calling the teacher though. I just hope the math program they use is a good one. Failing is not an option. I do not want to have to take 5 classes in the fall.

[Snowflake]

Sooo, (sigh)

Throughout the years, we played in bands together, wrote music, and enjoyed each others company. He was a gifted musician and a dear friend and I'm going to miss him terribly.

I'm still in shock.

Hugs to you MBC. I'm sad and sorry for your loss. I'm with DP in the Grim Reaper who seems to have taken a shine to my friends on LoT lately.

The happy thing is you have good music, great memories and I will bet you, inspiration a plenty too.

:( {HUGS}

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I appreciate it.

[wendybeth]

Big hugs, MBC. I lost a friend earlier this month, and just met with his wife today. She's pretty devastated, and I don't know if she'll ever be the same again. Put me in line with the Grim Reaper nadtwisters.

[BarTopDancer]

Can't we just kill the grim reaper? There has been more than enough death and sadness to last this group quite awhile.

[blueerica]

My sympathies, MBC.

Boy, has it ever been rough on our little patch of friends. *sigh*

[Not Afraid]

Execute the Grim Reaper!

I'm sorry, MBC. It's always tought to lose a good friend and mentor.


In completely unrelated news.....3 more day until I have a day off. My last full day off was February 18th. I have hell Wednesday to get through as well as 4 nights away from home, but Saturday I will be free. Of course, I have a weekend date with my garage, so a different type of "work" will be involved.

[alphabassettgrrl]

-I have hives because I wear shoes in the house...

:confused: Shoes in the house gives you hives??? Hahaha!! I almost never have my shoes off and I've never had hives. I'm glad you're feeling better.


I've never actually been embarrassed to sign my name as the attorney of record on a lawsuit until this week.
...
I hate looking for a job more than anything.

Ouch. Hopefully you find something quickly and then you'll be done looking.


Stu Nevitt and he was the drummer for a band called Shadowfax.

That stinks. I'm sorry.


In completely unrelated news.....3 more day until I have a day off.

Busy lady. I hope you get a lot done on your garage. Want to come clean mine next? :)

[Not Afraid]

Busy lady. I hope you get a lot done on your garage. Want to come clean mine next? :)

No. ;) (If I had a cloan, I'd gladly send her.)What I really want to do is play in the backyard. I went to the nursery today and I have some planting to do. I also am lusting after some patio furniture. I've got the Spring Redecorating bug.

[Disneyphile]

Well, thanks to a friend's gift, a star has now been named after my mom.

She can be found in the Ursa Major constellation at 10h 21m 53.89s 53 10' 9.06"

:)

[€uroMeinke]

Well, thanks to a friend's gift, a star has now been named after my mom.

She can be found in the Ursa Major constellation at 10h 21m 53.89s 53 10' 9.06"

:)

Can you see it by doing the reverse angle on Google Earth?

[€uroMeinke]

Oatmeal baths help too. And use fragrance free laundry stuff.

Yikes, but how much oatmeal do you need to fill up a bathtub - and that stuff's gotta clog the drain.

[BarTopDancer]

It was either here or the D&D thread.

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/ultimate_game.png

[JWBear]

Yikes, but how much oatmeal do you need to fill up a bathtub - and that stuff's gotta clog the drain.

That paints a vivid image... LOL!

Actually, you just add a cup or two of regular oatmeal (not the instant kind!) to the bath water.

[CoasterMatt]

Actually, you just add a cup or two of regular oatmeal (not the instant kind!) to the bath water.

I guess I've been doing it all wrong.

[wendybeth]

Tori just did this watercolor of a panda- I think it's cute:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/wendybeth/img016.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Yay, Tori.
A+ top-notch picture.
:)

[blueerica]

I love it! Let me know if she wants to part with anything, I'd be glad to pay for it and shipping... she's really good, and I'd love to say I had something she did when she was 12. ;) Plus, I get to say "It's the daughter of a friend of mine..." while people gush. Think about it. It's pretty cool.

She just really seems to 'get it.'

:D

[Strangler Lewis]

Great panda. American Girl magazine publishes a few pictures by girls in every issue. Of course, they decline to publish many more. Still, twelve isn't too young to experience the first taste of bitter, soul-killing rejection.

Perhaps just carry on as you are.

[BDBopper]

Okay. Catching up here:

BC - My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your friend. May his memory live forever!

DP - Wow! What a thoughtful friend you have naming a star for your mom!

GC - Glad the hives have gone away. Don't get them again okay?

Holy cow...that was an awesome panda painting!

BTD - Best of luck with Stat. When I was in college I loved it. Got an A. Only course of math I ever got an A in. Of course maybe it was just plain dumb luck.

Snowflake - Best of luck with getting back to the old law firm if you so choose to do so.

Cherny - Good luck with the job hunt after the cruise. I have faith that you will find something that is rewarding for you. Chin up my friend! :)

I think that about covers it!

[Strangler Lewis]

Yes, more pandas. Less death, discomfort and career instability.

[Chernabog]

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/25/cute-message-on-kitt.html

^^ Yes, I know some on here will like cute kitties with messages on their fur :)

And thanks guys for the encouragement on the job stuff -- I am not going to switch until after the cruise for sure (that whole, thanks for hiring me, now I need all of next month off thing isn't going to work well). But my current boss simply has let things slide to a point where it's hurting me professionally as much as it's helping my bank account. Going to the office has become an endless episode of "Whose Crisis Is It Anyway?". It's a great flexible attorney job (rare in that business) but.... if all the elements are great except the actual JOB itself... it's time to move on.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

That's one awesome panda, Tori. ! :)

[Snowflake]

Okay, WB, that tears it! I'm lining up for a Tori original!

[CoasterMatt]

Awesome picture Tori :D

[Kevy Baby]

Tori just did this watercolor of a panda- I think it's cute:Damn that gurl is good! Add me to the list of people interested in an original!

[wendybeth]

Lol- very funny, Strangler! (Tori thought so too). I wonder how you came to know of their operation.....?;) (They got us for twelve dolls and a b-day party before the Girl found other interests).

Thanks, everyone! Her art teacher came out of their class while the kids were working yesterday just to tell me how good she was, which made me pretty proud.:)

[Strangler Lewis]

Lol- very funny, Strangler! (Tori thought so too). I wonder how you came to know of their operation.....?;) (They got us for twelve dolls and a b-day party before the Girl found other interests).


The American Girl Cafe is the happiest place on earth.

[Not Afraid]

The American Girl Cafe is the happiest place on earth.

Chris thinks so too. ;)

Fantastic picture, Tori!

[BarTopDancer]

Stupid firewall at work. Don't they know I am missing some amazing art?

[BDBopper]

The American Girl Cafe is the happiest place on earth.

Don't make me come over there and slap you silly! :evil:

Disneyland IS the Happiest Place on Earth. Period. End of story.

BDBOPPER HAS SPOKEN!!!

[Morrigoon]

I thought you guys might find this interesting:
http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/26/809148.aspx

It's about the Cuban government making it difficult for Cubans to get to this one blogger's website.

More interesting, btw, is the actual blog, which is linked from the article (to the english translation of it)

[Snowflake]

Okay, keep the LoT vibes rolling, I have an interview next week. :)

[BDBopper]

Okay, keep the LoT vibes rolling, I have an interview next week. :)

Good vibes continuing to be sent your way for as long as you need them Snowflake, my dear! :)

[Capt Jack]

Okay, keep the LoT vibes rolling, I have an interview next week. :)


I B vibe-in' 4 ya

[Kevy Baby]

I B vibe-in' 4 ya
Now I have Culture Club's 'I'll Tumble for You' in my head.

Thanks!

[Snowflake]

Now I have Culture Club's 'I'll Tumble for You' in my head.

Thanks!

Could be worse, really, think about it! :evil:

[Gemini Cricket]

Okay, keep the LoT vibes rolling, I have an interview next week. :)
Sending.
:)

Here's a picture to help the good vibes along. Or at least the sexy good vibes...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/RudolphValentino.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

I just passed the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile at lunch. It was going northbound on Bristol at Sunflower.

http://mki.wisc.edu/HGIA/graphics/11B-Wienermobile_2004.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Culture Club. Weinermobile... Kevy, your gay is showing.

:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm glad to know the Wienermobile is still around. It was years ago that I saw it in Santa Monica.

[Disneyphile]

I wonder if they've ever made a Wienermobile vibrator...

[Disneyphile]

By the way, if anyone's interested, today on Woot.com, they are offering a Roomba for $149 + $5 shipping.