Soooo....

[Nephythys]

Thank You RStar- I hate hate hate money stress more than anything else in the world.

I am going to try to sell the stupid thinng- if I could recoup even half of the money we wasted I am doing ok.

[BDBopper]

I'm so sorry Casandra! I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everything better and make sure you go to the ball but alas I cannot. If I could I'dhave creaed the LoT Commune by now where we'd all be living and enjoying ourselves to the fullest.

[Nephythys]

heh- R is trying to convince me to go and my friend at work is telling me to stop feeling sorry for myself and just go- maybe I can squeeze the $ out somewhere.

I dunno.

[Snowflake]

Okay, I'm all set for Round II (interview with the Director of Operations) next Tuesday. This is a new complicated wrinkle in the procedure. Comes with growth, I am sure. They're contacting references today. Here's hoping I find out something concrete next week.

[Not Afraid]

Kitten wil be here a bit longer. My vet contact is not in. :(

[Gemini Cricket]

Kitten wil be here a bit longer.
Lisa... you can't keep it. You caaaaan't.

:D

[Gemini Cricket]

So I had a job interview today.
It went well.
I'd hire me.
:)

Fingers crossed.

[Snowflake]

So I had a job interview today.
It went well.
I'd hire me.
:)

Fingers crossed.

Yay GC! Fingers toes, eyes crossed for you from the North!

:snap: :cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

I'd hire you too!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Congrats GC!!

I stll don't have a job. :(

[blueerica]

GC - Fingers Crossed!

In other news, just got my first post-diploma real full-time job check ever. And, after three reschedules, I got my "Marketing Department Lunch" and I'm filled up on Kung Pao scallops. While my breath is stinky, I'm very happy. Must buy pack of gum for desk drawer...

[Sub la Goon]

I hate $

As long as I don't have any, I figure I may as well hate it.

I am a contracted worker, so the Unemployment numbers make me cringe. Luckily, my contract has been extended - indefinitely - but they can pull the plug any time. Just keep swimming...

[BDBopper]

Best of luck GC! I'm rooting for ya! :snap:

Congrats on the check, BE! :)

[Morrigoon]

Just read an article about how restaurants are losing business in part because fewer women are working. And somehow the fact that for the first time since the late 40's, the percentage of women in the workforce had dropped slightly isn't treated as huge news.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/AtHomeMomsTakingBiteOutOfBennigans.aspx

I think it definitely says something about our culture, that we women have come to the conclusion that a 2-income household isn't all it's cracked up to be.

[Sub la Goon]

So... GC, Borneio and I should be waitresses?

[Morrigoon]

No idea how old this article is, but it's about some major artwork pieces (mostly from Sleeping Beauty) that were found in a janitor's closet in a Japanese university, and are now returned to Disney.

http://www.artknowledgenews.com/Disney_Animated_Art.html

Also has a great shot of an Eyvind Earle background.

[Morrigoon]

So... GC and I should be waitresses?

Didn't know you had aspirations of being an actor, Sub

[BarTopDancer]

Just read an article about how restaurants are losing business in part because fewer women are working. And somehow the fact that for the first time since the late 40's, the percentage of women in the workforce had dropped slightly isn't treated as huge news.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/AtHomeMomsTakingBiteOutOfBennigans.aspx

I think it definitely says something about our culture, that we women have come to the conclusion that a 2-income household isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Either that or they're tired of working just to pay for childcare and the expenses they accrue while working.

I'm taking a gender and work class. It's very interesting to be studying this as it's changing again.

I've also noticed a significant drop in the crowds at restaurants during lunch time. More and more people are bringing their lunches. I even notice this at work as the freezer is stuffed full with frozen meals.

[Sub la Goon]

Theater Major dropout... I guess I should be in food service!

[Morrigoon]

Either that or they're tired of working just to pay for childcare and the expenses they accrue while working.


That's kinda what I mean. I think we as a society are realizing that the pros and cons aren't balancing out.

[Prudence]

I don't have a problem with society readjusting to the notion of a 1-income household. What's it to me, right? Except that whenever that happens it's assumed that women will be the ones to stay home. And it generally is. Which is also fine. Except that it perpetuates the notion that women *should* be the ones to stay home. Because ovaries are the biological source of superior bottom-wiping skills and whatnot.

So yeah, I get slightly anxious every time one of these stories come out. It's hard enough as it is to overcome the unspoken gender preference in the workplace. The last thing I need standing in my way is for the "all women/mothers should stay at home" theory to once again become the default expectation.

However, this post is entirely too serious for this thread. So.....



BOOBIES!!!!

[Sub la Goon]

If she can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan....

Let her.

[Morrigoon]

...Especially if he'll change the kids' diapers while she's doing it.

[Gemini Cricket]

I got a job. I'm happy. It starts at the end of the month.
Yay!
:)

[Snowflake]

I got a job. I'm happy. It starts at the end of the month.
Yay!
:)

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYY!

So what's the new job, pool boy? :evil:

And you got the rest of the month to play?

[Not Afraid]

So, did you request time off for camping, GC?

The kitten is at my vet's office in a cage with 5 other adorable kittens about the same age. He will be socialized and adopted out. However, it seems he either doesn't have a sternum, an incomplete sternum or something else. he may end up being ok. He's survived this far.

I miss him.

However, my client trapped a mom to be cat in her house and, today when I went over to feed the other cats, there were 3 newborn kittens in her laundry basket.

[Kevy Baby]

I got a job. I'm happy. It starts at the end of the month.
Yay!
:)Will you be able to take Friday, May 23 off to go to Potrero War?

[Chernabog]

However, my client trapped a mom to be cat in her house and, today when I went over to feed the other cats, there were 3 newborn kittens in her laundry basket.

Eeew I hope that laundry gets washed pronto. :p

Sorry about the kitty NA :(

[Gemini Cricket]

Ooh. Camping... yeah, about that... I think you were right on that one. I don't think I can get time off while I'm on probation.
D'oh.

But the new job means I won't have to live in a tent on a permanent basis...

-----

The job is with a large movie studio's cable channel. Big building in Burbank.
;)

------

Lisa - Drop the kitties and back away slowly... No false moves... easy... easy...

------

KB - I'm afraid the Potrero's War is off for me too. Sorry. :(

[mousepod]

Yay GC! Congratulations!

[Strangler Lewis]

Congratulations on the new job!

[Kevy Baby]

I was just Googling around my office using the satellite view and saw this image of a plane taking off from John Wayne Airport (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=santa+ana,+California,+United+States&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=t&ll=33.670515,-117.872467&spn=0.003255,0.004216&t=h&z=18) with its shadow visible a little ways away.

Kinda cool

[mousepod]

Cool. I was worried I was going to see a shadow of Rick Astley.

[Morrigoon]

Congrats, GC! What kind of work will you do there?

[katiesue]

Congrats GC!!!

[Mousey Girl]

Either that or they're tired of working just to pay for childcare and the expenses they accrue while working.

I'm taking a gender and work class. It's very interesting to be studying this as it's changing again.

I've also noticed a significant drop in the crowds at restaurants during lunch time. More and more people are bringing their lunches. I even notice this at work as the freezer is stuffed full with frozen meals.


When I was preggers I had to choose whether or not to go back to work. I am so glad I stayed home with Boy for his first 2 years. There wasn't much of a choice, daycare was not an option. I would have been paying $500/month when I only made $600/month.

[swanie]

Yay! Congrats GC!

[JWBear]

Yay Brad! Congratulations!

[BDBopper]

I got a job. I'm happy. It starts at the end of the month.
Yay!
:)

Hooray for the new job! Congrats GC! :snap: :cheers: :)

[BarTopDancer]

Congratulations Brad!

[Mousey Girl]

I am on my way to http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com/ to hang out with Old People. Mom is bugging me to spend the night (they are in the motorhome), but I can't see not sleeping well there when I am 20 minutes from home and a comfy bed.

I was to have left at 10, but I just woke up. I can't figure out what to wear because most of my summer clothes no longer fit. *sigh* I wish I had the money to buy new clothes as my size changes. Sine I know I still have a way to go before I hit my next goal, I can't justify spending any money on new stuff right now.

Even the shorts I bought and wore to DLR last June now fall right off. I went looking for my old clothes, the ones I haven't worn in 13 years, and it looks like I got rid of them, thinking I would be uber big forever.

[RStar]

I am on my way to http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com/ to hang out with Old People. Mom is bugging me to spend the night (they are in the motorhome), but I can't see not sleeping well there when I am 20 minutes from home and a comfy bed.

I was to have left at 10, but I just woke up. I can't figure out what to wear because most of my summer clothes no longer fit. *sigh* I wish I had the money to buy new clothes as my size changes. Sine I know I still have a way to go before I hit my next goal, I can't justify spending any money on new stuff right now.

Even the shorts I bought and wore to DLR last June now fall right off. I went looking for my old clothes, the ones I haven't worn in 13 years, and it looks like I got rid of them, thinking I would be uber big forever.
While it is a chalenge to buy the clothes- congrats on loosing the weight! :snap:

I'd rather see you without clothes than unhealthy.

Wait- that didn't come out right.

You know what I mean........

;)

[BarTopDancer]

Ya, RStar is a perv! ;)

Good job MG!

[BDBopper]

WTG MG!

Visible mojo for RStar! ;)

[RStar]

:D

[swanie]

Congrats MG!

I am one of those that balloon up with pregnancy, so I was used to having a huge size range to fall back on. I had a pretty extensive wardrobe, but it was spread out over 7 different sizes.

Well, last year when I FINALLY lost all of baby weight #3 I sent all of my big clothes to charity. I didn't want them in the house to every go back to again. It was the one of the scariest and happiest days in my life. It has been a full year now, and I'm happy to say that I haven't needed them since.

I know you see it as wasting money, but you've put in the hard work and you deserve the reward. I'm not saying you should run out and buy a whole new wardrobe, but an outfit or two will go a long way. As Moms, it is far too easy NOT to make ourselves the priority sometimes.

Besides, next year...you can call Salvation Army and pitch even the new stuff. It was a bit overwhelming for me to see how many "stages" I had to go through before I got down to my goal. But, it made me see in a very real sense how far I had come.

Congrats again!
swanie

[Gemini Cricket]

wtg, mg!
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm headed off to a Murder Mystery Party here and I'm in character for the event. My name is Dean Beta and I was a member of the Audio/Visual Squad in High School. Now it's 20 years later and I'm still a big nerd but I'm now Bill Gates rich. But like Bill Gates, I don't know how to dress or look like I have money at all. I've adapted some sort of New York Jewish accent that sounds like Kyle's cousin Kyle on South Park. I hope they have Diet Dr. Pepper at this party because RC Cola gives me gas with all of the burping and the flatulence and everything. Is it cold in here to you because I have a tendency to get colds in early April. I better bring my extra big inhaler to the party, I don't want my asthma to act up in the house I'm going to be in. Toluca Lake is so far from here, I hope I have enough gasoline to get there with the octane and the emissions and everything...



:D

[Disneyphile]

GC, congrats on the new job!

Oh, and paging the MadMonkeyGirl - it looks like I'll be going to the Bon Jovi concert while I'm in Vegas for my conference. My sister's a big fan. We should meet up after the show!

[Mousey Girl]

I had a good time. It is always nice to spend time with my mom, without The Boy. The racing was totally different than what I was used to, going to the Okie Bowl, but still very cool.

Oh ****, I thinnk I just heard gun shots in my neighborhood... got to go.

[Gemini Cricket]

I just got back from the Murder Mystery Party. Darn, I didn't murder anyone... But I did win Best Performance of the Evening. Thank you, thank you.
:)

[Mousey Girl]

idiots should not be allowed to play with illegal fireworks, or any fireworks.

[katiesue]

Yay GC!!

I agree MG.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I just got back from the Murder Mystery Party. Darn, I didn't murder anyone... But I did win Best Performance of the Evening. Thank you, thank you.
:)

Congratulations!

[Gemini Cricket]

Congratulations!
And guess what I got for a prize? A certificate, a bag of candy and a tiara.
Yeah, it's my third tiara.
One from Marla on my birthday 2008, one from Lisa on my birthday 2007 and one from tonight.... I'm getting quite a collection going...
:D

[BDBopper]

Visible Mojo for you GC! Congrats! :)

[mousepod]

And guess what I got for a prize? A certificate, a bag of candy and a tiara.
Yeah, it's my third tiara.
One from Marla on my birthday 2008, one from Lisa on my birthday 2007 and one from tonight.... I'm getting quite a collection going...
:D

Clearly the news about your new job pales in comparison to the extremely great news about your new tiara. Congratulations!

[Not Afraid]

One tiara, two tiara, three tiara, four......

[Morrigoon]

And guess what I got for a prize? A certificate, a bag of candy and a tiara.
Yeah, it's my third tiara.
One from Marla on my birthday 2008, one from Lisa on my birthday 2007 and one from tonight.... I'm getting quite a collection going...
:D

Poor GC... all he wanted was a cowboy hat. (Preferably with cowboy still attached)

[JWBear]

One tiara, two tiara, three tiara, four......

Now I've got the Banana Splits song going trough my head. Thanks a lot Lisa! :eek:

[RStar]

good job, GC!

[Snowflake]

How about a new avatar GC avec tiara? :)

Maybe you and goonie should have a tiara contest?

[swanie]

Puppy Update time! This should be the last pre-puppy update I'll have.

We found out on Friday that we are getting the little girl we have wanted since the day we started getting the photos from the breeder! The temperament testing was done and both would have been a good fit, but the breeder wanted Girl #1 to come to our house since she's a little ahead developmentally. She's the most mischievous one in the litter so she should fit right in. :D We will get her at some point on Monday morning and have her home by late afternoon!

Here she is on the left side...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/ThegirlsandtheirpigsA1.jpg

She's on the left side again, ready to pounce her sister...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/MaceygettingreadytopounceA1.jpg

7 days and counting!

swanie

[Not Afraid]

Is there a name yet?

[wolfy999]

Wolfette would like to know the breed? and name also, if that's been decided yet?

[swanie]

Is there a name yet?

Drumroll please....

Macey

Of course, the name is not what 3 year old L wants to name her. In a way of including her in the process, we've given her naming right on her middle name. So, her "big" name is going to be Macey Ariel. :D

Wolfette would like to know the breed?

She's a Standard American Eskimo puppy. :)

swanie

[Not Afraid]

It's is on days like today that I really love to stare at my fish tank.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Isn't it about time to ditch the "9/10" convention for gasoline pricing? It made some semblance of sense (though only barely) back when it meant a perceived difference of almost 2% ($.609/10 vs. $.61). But now? The difference between the sign showing $3.63 vs. $3.64 is nothing.

[Gemini Cricket]

Every now and then, I'll let my iTunes run on shuffle of all songs. So, today I've been coming back to my computer checking my iTunes saying, 'What the f*** song was that? I don't remember downloading that and... oh yeah, that's right I did.'
:D

[Kevy Baby]

Every now and then, I'll let my iTunes run on shuffle of all songs. So, today I've been coming back to my computer checking my iTunes saying, 'What the f*** song was that? I don't remember downloading that and... oh yeah, that's right I did.'
:DDebbie Gibson was popping up again?

[Gemini Cricket]

Debbie Gibson was popping up again?
I'll have you know, I have no Debbie Gibson on my iTunes.






:D
Okay, I couldn't keep a straight face typing that. I do. I really really do have her on my iTunes.

Fleetwood Mac is playing now. "No Questions Asked".

[Not Afraid]

It's official. Facebook has announced it.

You are now in a relationship with Christian Meinke (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=593354555).

I'm so happy!

[Kevy Baby]

It's official. Facebook has announced it.

You are now in a relationship with Christian Meinke (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=593354555).I'm so happy!It's about damned time!

And since I am not a Facebooker (or a MySpacer or a LIver Journaler), I am amused to see that one can poke people on Facebook

[mousepod]

Got to have a business lunch with Fee Waybill today. I've been a fan of his since high school, and I must say that I'm impressed. I'm finding that it's a pleasure to talk to rock music veterans (assuming they're not completely burned out) because they have a realistic understanding of the industry and generally a bunch of great stories. A tape of unreleased Tubes songs from the 1970s just turned up, and we're going to be releasing it. I volunteered to write the liner notes for the CD just to get a chance to interview Fee about the songs.

[Ponine]

It's is on days like today that I really love to stare at my fish tank.

You HAVE a fishtank? Where?

[CoasterMatt]

Awesome

[Not Afraid]

You HAVE a fishtank? Where?

The room formerly known as the dining room.

MP, ask Fee if he loves Nina Hagen's version of WPOD for me.

[lindyhop]

Did insane mutant monkeys program the grammar program in Word? Tonight they suggested I change "what's" to "what am." What am Microsoft thinking?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay for you, Cricket, on both the new job and the new tiara!

MG - congrats on losing weight!

Me, I'm just happy my hound slept last night and I tired him out good today so hopefully he'll sleep again tonight. I got to sleep until 5am! Good boy.

Oh, yeah, and he didn't lose any weight this time when the vet weighed him. He's been getting scary-skinny. I've been trying to beef him up some.

[Kevy Baby]

Got to have a business lunch with Fee Waybill today. I've been a fan of his since high school, and I must say that I'm impressed. I'm finding that it's a pleasure to talk to rock music veterans (assuming they're not completely burned out) because they have a realistic understanding of the industry and generally a bunch of great stories. A tape of unreleased Tubes songs from the 1970s just turned up, and we're going to be releasing it. I volunteered to write the liner notes for the CD just to get a chance to interview Fee about the songs.OK: color me jealous!

That is way too cool.

[Kevy Baby]

Did insane mutant monkeys program the grammar program in Word? Tonight they suggested I change "what's" to "what am." What am Microsoft thinking?Yeah, I run into some really weird suggestions.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Ok, I know it's been a couple of days since I've been on, but three pages of new posts??? Wow. Y'all have been busy.

I am back on the bike today after two weeks of not. Missed my bike.

[wolfy999]

Puppy Update time! This should be the last pre-puppy update I'll have.

We found out on Friday that we are getting the little girl we have wanted since the day we started getting the photos from the breeder! The temperament testing was done and both would have been a good fit, but the breeder wanted Girl #1 to come to our house since she's a little ahead developmentally. She's the most mischievous one in the litter so she should fit right in. :D We will get her at some point on Monday morning and have her home by late afternoon!

Here she is on the left side...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/ThegirlsandtheirpigsA1.jpg

She's on the left side again, ready to pounce her sister...
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/swan0805/MaceygettingreadytopounceA1.jpg

7 days and counting!

swanie

If you don't mind me asking....how much did this set you back? Wolfette and I have fallen in love!

[swanie]

I'll PM you details.

swanie

[wolfy999]

Thanks for getting back to me....but I'm the cat leader around here....even NA isn't close.

Don't tell Wofette, but I'm starting to ponder the idea of getting a dog....ssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[BarTopDancer]

If you go to Arco and use plastic (either ATM or credit) to pay, be prepared to have a $75 hold placed on your card.

I went to Arco, made a $10 credit purchase and had a $75 hold placed on my checking account. I understand the hold if you're buying an open ended amount, and even double checked if the hold was going to go on if I made a purchase for a specific dollar amount.

I can't remember the last time I've been to Arco, so I don't know how new this is.

[Alex]

It isn't new. And it isn't unique to ARCO. Generally, if you don't want the hold you can avoid it by providing your credit card inside the store instead of at the pump.

The reason for the hold is a byproduct of gas stations requiring payment (or at least proof of payment) up front instead of after the gas is pumped. Inside the store they just hold onto your credit card and then charge the exact amount afterwards.

But at the pump they need to validate that the card is valid and since the whole transaction could happen without any human interaction at all they want some assurances that the card could fund the transaction. The only way to do that is with an authorization request for a certain amount (this is what car rental companies used to do). Otherwise, you could stick in a credit card with only $1 of available credit, pump $60 in gas and be gone before anybody knows otherwise (and it will cost the gas station much more than $59 to track you down).

The actual duration of the hold will vary from credit card company to credit card company. I believe by law all unrealized authorization requests expire after five days, and because that is the simplest least development solutions some companies will actually just let that happen as the means of clearing it (it should be noted that a hold is not a charge, there are no interest or fees or charges on that balance). Other companies will have been much more proactive and clear the hold as soon as a real charge for a real amount goes through, others will have programmed a much shorter window (a couple hours, 24 hours, etc.).

ARCO is famous for having one of the high authorization holds at $75 which makes it much more noticable than other companies (if the authorization request was just for $25 almost every ends up pumping more gas than that and never even notices) and the reason for it was that, at the time it was implemented, that was viewed as more money than 99.9% of people would ever spend on a single gas transaction. Of course, with $3.50 gas and modern SUVs that isn't true any more and there was actually some kerfuffle a year or so ago about people being unable to fill up because ARCO and some other companies used the authorization request as a hard cap (while others took it as a good faith indicator that you'd be able to pay) requiring some people to pump $75, stop, and then start a new transaction.

But again, avoiding all of this should be possible by simply using your card in side the store.


How's that for way too much detail? Can you tell that I had a project at work a few months ago that required me learning way too much about authorization requests and trying to decide how to handle their expiration?

[cirquelover]

You are always a fountain of information Alex. Thank you

[Stan4dSteph]

Got to have a business lunch with Fee Waybill today. I've been a fan of his since high school, and I must say that I'm impressed. I'm finding that it's a pleasure to talk to rock music veterans (assuming they're not completely burned out) because they have a realistic understanding of the industry and generally a bunch of great stories. A tape of unreleased Tubes songs from the 1970s just turned up, and we're going to be releasing it. I volunteered to write the liner notes for the CD just to get a chance to interview Fee about the songs.Sweet! The Stanford Band still plays White Punks on Dope. It's a really fun one to play. :)


Regarding card holds, my account in France is linked to a card with a chip. Makes transactions much quicker. I wonder if banks in the US will go more to that way of things.

[blueerica]

Got to have a business lunch with Fee Waybill today. I've been a fan of his since high school, and I must say that I'm impressed. I'm finding that it's a pleasure to talk to rock music veterans (assuming they're not completely burned out) because they have a realistic understanding of the industry and generally a bunch of great stories. A tape of unreleased Tubes songs from the 1970s just turned up, and we're going to be releasing it. I volunteered to write the liner notes for the CD just to get a chance to interview Fee about the songs.

OK - Way too effing cool.

[RStar]

It isn't new. And it isn't unique to ARCO. Generally, if you don't want the hold you can avoid it by providing your credit card inside the store instead of at the pump.

The reason for the hold is a byproduct of gas stations requiring payment (or at least proof of payment) up front instead of after the gas is pumped. Inside the store they just hold onto your credit card and then charge the exact amount afterwards.

But again, avoiding all of this should be possible by simply using your card in side the store.

Yes, one way to avoid the hold is to go inside, tell the cashier you want $25 on pump 11, he/she runs it through, and it's a falt purchase. This comes in handy when you only have $70 in your account the day before payday and you are refused at the island because they can't put the $75 credit hold on the account. But I wonder if they still charge that nasty little 45 cent fee at the register if you do it that way. I hate that! And the $2-$4 ATM charge as well. I avoid them both like the plague.

[BarTopDancer]

It isn't new. And it isn't unique to ARCO. Generally, if you don't want the hold you can avoid it by providing your credit card inside the store instead of at the pump..

That's what I did. And I even double checked that the whole $75 wouldn't be held for a $10 transaction. The Arco by my place takes credit, and doesn't charge the pesky $0.55 fee to use it.

I rarely go to Arco. I needed gas and Costco was closed. Nothing else around. But now I know that they'll hold $75 on a firm transaction and I'll avoid it like the plague it is.

[Disneyphile]

I just ordered quite the feast for lunch.

Normally, I wouldn't order from Dominos, but since we moved here, it's the closest pizza place, and they've actually been much better than others, and cheap too. And, it's very convenient when I'm busy, like today while I'm working on taxes and other crap.

For just $16, I'm getting one large and one medium pizza (the latter with bacon!), and a side of Buffalo chicken kickers. It's "2-fer Tuesday" with an online coupon, and then I had "pizza points" to cash in for the chicken. So, besides my lunch today, we'll also have dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow. Rock on with our bad selves!

I'm now watching their "pizza tracker" online and they just put it in the oven. It's kinda trippy, because as soon as I see the tracker show "delivery", they're already buzzing our gate.

And, there you have it - my absolutely meaningless post of the day. ;)

[Alex]

Wow, I've never had the experience of Domino's being better than another pizza (Uncle Milt's Pizza in Vancouver, WA, was the most vile thing in the world but they closed up before I'd ever had Domino's).

I wonder if there is much variability from place to place.

[Disneyphile]

Well, better than the other delivery places that are close by. ;)

This one's even better than our Papa Johns. However, they don't hold a candle to Round Table, but our Round Table doesn't deliver, so I won't include them in deliverable pizza comparison.

[CoasterMatt]

The Domino's Pizzatracker rocks - I love how it says the name of the person who makes your pizza, and the silly pizza facts.

[Moonliner]

The Domino's Pizzatracker rocks - I love how it says the name of the person who makes your pizza, and the silly pizza facts.

Perhaps, but their pizza still sucks.

[BDBopper]

the pizza tracker sounds cool but I am not a fan of Dominoes. I prefer Papa John's or Pizza Hut...and a local place is even better than those.

[Kevy Baby]

So, besides my lunch today, we'll also have dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow.I was gonna say...
I'm now watching their "pizza tracker" online and they just put it in the oven. It's kinda trippy, because as soon as I see the tracker show "delivery", they're already buzzing our gate.

The Domino's Pizzatracker rocks - I love how it says the name of the person who makes your pizza, and the silly pizza facts.I don't like Domino's, but I may just have to order a Pizzas from them.

[Disneyphile]

I was gonna say... Actually, it looks like we'll also have dinner tomorrow as well, because there's now one heck of a lot of food on our kitchen counter. I hardly made a dent in both pizzas or the chicken.
I don't like Domino's, but I may just have to order a Pizzas from them.It would be worth it just once to watch the tracker. It even shows when it's being boxed.

[Moonliner]

It would be worth it just once to watch the tracker. It even shows when it's being boxed.


Not to play devils advocate here (oh who am I kidding, I live for that....) but do you really think that thing is accurate to your individual pizza and not just based on averages?

[CoasterMatt]

Banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an hour

[Kevy Baby]

Not to play devils advocate here (oh who am I kidding, I live for that....) but do you really think that thing is accurate to your individual pizza and not just based on averages?Who cares?

I can be amused in my ignorant state.

[Alex]

Not to play devils advocate here (oh who am I kidding, I live for that....) but do you really think that thing is accurate to your individual pizza and not just based on averages?

Probably true but don't discount how important that can be to customer satisfaction.

In a previous job I worked on a Web site that had a huge data load on log in so sometimes it could take up to 10 seconds. The single update we did that improved customer satisfaction surveys was adding an animated gif to login that make it look like you were being told progress information.

It was completely dumb but people said it made them feel much more confident about what was happening.

[Disneyphile]

Not to play devils advocate here (oh who am I kidding, I live for that....) but do you really think that thing is accurate to your individual pizza and not just based on averages?Well, considering it's actually differed a couple times, and the name of the prep person has changed between two people, it's quite possibly more accurate than we might think.

But, regardless, it is rather entertaining.

[Morrigoon]

Imagine how much slower the pizza-making process would be if they actually had to log each stage into a computer, LOL.

[Nephythys]

Part of my day was spent realizing that trying to be friendly with certain people is a total waste of time and some people are so messed up and mean and spiteful bitter and dark inside that no one would want them around- not really.

They just say they do so the mean person is not mean to them.

[Alex]

I just read about it. Apparently the tracking is just within the store so it probably wouldn't be that hard to come up with a system to actually track it.

Heat resistant RFID. Order taker associated specific RFID to order. Prep station takes RFID and is told what to prepare (so system knows which prep is doing prep. Sensor at oven knows when pizza goes in the oven and comes out the other end. Another sensor in the cutting/boxing area. Another sensor at the door as the delivery person leaves with the relevant RFIDs in his pocket.

More likely it is just that Bob taps the computer screen to indicate that he has started an order (so it knows who is making the pizza) and the rest is based on time averages. But it could probably be done without that much effort.

Bus since articles I"m seeing say it went live in all Domino's locations simultaneously actual hardware installation seems unlikely.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Damn, Alex beat me to it:

I was going to say that the real trick is making sure you don't eat the slice with the embedded RFID tag.

[Capt Jack]

I can be amused in my ignorant state.

California?

[blueerica]

Seriously... I'm waiting on emails that just aren't coming. I cannot leave until I get them, or I get so pissy I just walk out and tell 72 of the branches they can stuff it because they can't get their...

Oh, wrong thread.

:)

Actually, I am just bored and waiting on just a few emails. However, they may be told to stuff it if I don't get something in the relatively near future.

[Disneyphile]

I was going to say that the real trick is making sure you don't eat the slice with the embedded RFID tag.Well, that'd be an interesting alternative to some digestive scoping procedures.

I can see it now:

Crap Tracker - Watch How Much Time Your Food Takes to Digest LIVE!!!

:eek:

[BDBopper]

Crap Tracker - Watch How Much Time Your Food Takes to Digest LIVE!!!

:eek:

Actually I think that's the newest Soap Opera coming on next season. It's called As The Stomach Churns! ;)

[Alex]

Crap Tracker - Watch How Much Time Your Food Takes to Digest LIVE!!!

It's been done. But they use radioactive dyes.

[Morrigoon]

Of course spam email often has strangely worded titles, but this one today amused me more than most: "Give your partner new feelings while have a sex"

[JWBear]

Of course spam email often has strangely worded titles, but this one today amused me more than most: "Give your partner new feelings while have a sex"

Reminds me of the old game of replacing the product name in classic ad lines with the word "sex".

"Make mine a sex!"

"Sex, the real thing."

[Kevy Baby]

"Sex is the place with the Helpful Hardware Man"

"You're in good hands with Sex"

"Sex & Cola. They get the job done!"

"Nobody better lay a finger on my Sex!"

[BDBopper]

Sex, the taste that goes crunch!
Sex - Taste the Rainbow
Sex - I'm Lovin' it!
Sex - Have it your way!
Snap! Crackle! Pop! Sex
Sex It's magically delcious!

and probably the most wrong one I can possibily think of....


Silly rabbit, Sex is for kids! :evil:

[Morrigoon]

Snap! Crackle! Pop! Sex


Nah, this is the most wrong one :)

Awww... our little BDBopper... who'da thunk it?

[BDBopper]

Awww... our little BDBopper... who'da thunk it?

Well I've hung around this board and y'all long enough haven't I? It's too late for me to turn back now! Damn the torpedos - full steam ahead!

[Capt Jack]

Silly rabbit, Sex is for kids! :evil:



yes, I really did snort coffee out through my nose at that.
well done.





now my head hurts

[BDBopper]

now my head hurts

You're not alone. My head hurts now too. I haven't laughed so hard for so long in ages!

[cirquelover]

Ok BD, now I know you've been hanging out here too long in a short period of time. They've obviously brought you over to the dark side fast:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

I like the dark side. They have donuts here.

[BDBopper]

I like the dark side. They have donuts here.

Mmmmm Donuts!!! :evil:

[cirquelover]

There's nothing like a hot, fresh donut!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I can't remember the last time I had an awesome f*cking donut.

[CoasterMatt]

Dude, if you've been fvcking donuts, we need to get you a woman, pronto...

[BDBopper]

Dude, if you've been fvcking donuts, we need to get you a woman, pronto...

Visible Mojo for CoasterMatt!!

[Disneyphile]

I finally finished organizing and itemizing our taxes.

I hope to hell H&R Block can work some miracles, because right now, it's still looking like we'll owe a couple grand, even with about 150 deductions. But, hopefully, I missed an exemption somewhere, or we might benefit more from filing separately.

*sigh*

[LSPoorEeyorick]

We used to do that game. Only it was musical theatre titles and the word "beaver."

Hello, Beaver.
Into the Beaver
A Chorus Beaver
A Little Night Beaver
Beaver Miserables
The Beaver Man
and the ever-ubiquitous:
Beaver!

BTW, DP, remind me to give you information about our accountant for next year. She is specifically an entertainment-industry accountant, and she works miracles because so much is deductible for us all.

[Alex]

I'm dealing with taxes right now. It is, by most standards, simple for us but here's a truth about me:

I would pay double in taxes to just fill out one two-sided form. I don't want to deal with charity deductions. Dealing with mortgage interest deductions is an argument AGAINST buying a house as far as I'm concerned. Consulting income is not really welcome because it adds forms.

The federal government should give us a little certificate for being lazy enough that our income ends up being taxed at exactly the statutory rate. Our 401k's are about the only dodge we have and that is because it creates no extra paperwork.

Well, this year my string of doing just the basic 1040 by hand came to an end. Some unexpected income created some unexpected hassles.

I'm annoyed.

[Kevy Baby]

I finally finished organizing and itemizing our taxes.

I'm dealing with taxes right now.We have filed our taxes and long ago put away and spent the refund.

Not to brag or anything* :D





* For those who say that having a refund at the end is like giving the government an interest free loan, I say that I would rather do that than have to pay a tax bill in April. Besides, with interest rates at around 1% or less, I ain't losing much. Besides, I would probably just spend it anyways.

[wolfy999]

We just paid ours.....ouch!

[cirquelover]

We can't seem to find last years so we can't file this years! How he managed to lose them I don't know. I can find every year BUT last year, argh!!

[BarTopDancer]

Hey T,

Might want to give Turbo Tax a shot first. My parents have fairly complicated taxes and it works well still.

Then again, in my experience, H&R Block is not the best place to go and full of people who can take a test, but don't have enough knowledge to truly think outside the box in anyone's benefit.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Hey T,

Might want to give Turbo Tax a shot first. My parents have fairly complicated taxes and it works well still.

Then again, in my experience, H&R Block is not the best place to go and full of people who can take a test, but don't have enough knowledge to truly think outside the box in anyone's benefit.

I agree with the Turbo Tax recommendation, even if you get someone else to do it, follow along with Turbo Tax. Eventually you may feel confident enough to do it on your own.

[Morrigoon]

Alex: pay extra to an accountant instead of the government - and let them deal with the mortgage interest deductions. Those amount to HUGE tax savings! (In the thousands for us)

[blueerica]

I finally finished organizing and itemizing our taxes.

I hope to hell H&R Block can work some miracles, because right now, it's still looking like we'll owe a couple grand, even with about 150 deductions. But, hopefully, I missed an exemption somewhere, or we might benefit more from filing separately.

*sigh*

*sigh*

:(

I'm paying mine - a mere $1,200 - on Tuesday. I have the money at least, but I'm holding off on sending it partly because I'm hoping it takes about 5 days for them to cash the check, and partly because I don't gotta. Or something like that.

Double ugh.

[Morrigoon]

My accountant is waiting on my W-2 from the mouse. I can't find it anywhere, and the mouse will take a week to get a copy to me :( There's supposed to be a way to pull it up online, but I think that only works if you pull it up on a company computer - and naturally the company computer center closes before I could ever make it up there during the week.

[Alex]

An accountant would be even more hassle than dealing with it myself, so no thanks. I don't keep receipts. I don't want to keep receipts. I just want to fill in 8 lines of math. Sign it, send in my check, and forget about it. I don't care about the extra money, I just want the extra time. The added hassle I'm annoyed by is that I had to buy TurboTax and waste time installing it. And since I was efiling, I had to waste 20 minutes trying to find last years return to electronically sign and when I couldn't find it I now have to print out a form and mail it in. All because of a stray 1099-MISC.

I don't care about the money, just that the whole process has taken 45 minutes instead of 15.

Plus, I don't want to own a house. The added tax hassle is just one negative. I'm a very happy renter.

[Snowflake]

Okay, it is official, I got the new job!

I resigned today and my last day is 4/18. I start the new job on 4/21.

:D

[Nephythys]

CONGRATS SNOWFLAKE!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[mousepod]

Okay, it is official, I got the new job!

I resigned today and my last day is 4/18. I start the new job on 4/21.

:D

Congratulations!

[CoasterMatt]

Congratulations Snowflake!! :cheers:

[Snowflake]

Thanks everyone, I'm really happy about this.

No more commute, except on MUNI which is an adventure in itself as my bus home crosses Chinatown and I get to take the Cable Car to work every morning, rain or shine, it's the best.

Yes, I'm like a bad penny turning up, but I was greeted by everyone I know who is still with the firm like the prodigal coming home.

I cannot wait to spend my lunch hours walking along the waterfront! Not to mention the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Plaza on Tuesdays. Acme Bread in the Ferry Building and Boulevard on Steuart (or Spear, I can't remember).

[katiesue]

Congratulations Snowflake - woo hoo!

[RStar]

Congrats, SF!!

[Morrigoon]

Yay!

[BDBopper]

Woo Hoo! Congrats Snowflake! I am so thrilled for you! :D

[Kevy Baby]

...but I'm holding off on sending it partly because I'm hoping it takes about 5 days for them to cash the check, and partly because I don't gotta. Or something like that.I know in TurboTax, you can file now and pay later, but I don't remember exactly how it worked (since I didn't need to know).

*sigh*

:(

I'm paying mine - a mere $1,200 - on Tuesday.In honor of Emma Watson's Birthday?

[BarTopDancer]

Congrats!

[Disneyphile]

I'm playing with Turbo Tax right now.

I'm thinking I need to file separately rather than joint...

[Alex]

With TurboTax, if you efile you can schedule payment for any date up to the 15th of April. Not that this is much of a difference right now.

[Stan4dSteph]

With TurboTax, if you efile you can schedule payment for any date up to the 15th of April. Not that this is much of a difference right now.I owed on my state taxes and I opted for auto debit. It let me choose a date for withdrawal.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Terrific news, D - I'm so glad you'll have such a lovely working location each day. It really makes a difference, doesn't it?

[Chernabog]

Yay Congrats Snowflake!!! That sound awesome!!!

[Chernabog]

I'm thinking I need to file separately rather than joint...

That's strange -- I have some divorce cases where they opt to file married, joint before the divorce is finalized for tax purposes since it saves them thousands of dollars....

[JWBear]

What the F is going on today? It’s been insane at my work today. I just passed another Supervisor in the hall, and she asked, “Did everyone wake up this morning and decide to take their crazy pills?”

A woman just passed my door – 85, if she’s a day – all gothed out; laced boots, velvet dress, black lipstick, the works.

I’m going to crawl under my desk now, and sit there rocking back and forth as I mutter incoherently…

[LSPoorEeyorick]

OMG, if only I could post some of the writing samples I'm reviewing for potential copywriters. Stunning. STUN-ning. STUNNING display of idiocy!

[BarTopDancer]

Today is stupid-day.

Is it a full moon?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Hmm, actually, I feel pretty in-control today.

A boss asked me to write up a cutesy "scavenger hunt" for a fundraising event (read: Old People Drinking Champagne). I took me the morning to do it but it came out great. Never did that before, though I know a thing or two about scavenger hunts...

[BarTopDancer]

Super cool CP! Why do I see a bunch of old people sipping champaign counting every other purple tile from children's lit over to adult non-fiction? AFTER they figured out how many animals are in "where the wild things are" (and debating if the human boy is technically an animal).

Let us know how it turns out :D

[BarTopDancer]

I've decided that our office managers current office nazi micromanaging streak is either going to be frustrating, or fun. I chose fun, and all things petty shall be ignored.

[Not Afraid]

Congrats, Snowflake!!!!

[wolfy999]

Wolfette just found 2 abandoned baby opossums....great! They are now sitting in a plastic cage on my kitchen counter. Hubby is picking up kitten powder and bottle to feed the little critters. They are only about 3 inches long right now and soooooooooooo...........cute! I know they grow up, but for now we'll nurse them along until they can eat on their own. We'll release them back outside then. Wolfette has of course already named them (not a good thing), Mickey & Tweety. Pics to follow later after feeding time.

[cirquelover]

Way to go Snowflake!! I think it would be great to ride the cable car every day.

[Not Afraid]

I've seen a Opossum Rescue agency at some fair before. I believe it was in Irvine.

[wolfy999]

On the phone right now, found 2 numbers here in OC.

[Disneyphile]

Wolfette just found 2 abandoned baby opossums....great! They are now sitting in a plastic cage on my kitchen counter. Um, can we come over to see 'em? :D

It would cheer me up tremendously. Opossums are too damn cute.

[Kevy Baby]

Wolfette just found 2 abandoned baby opossums....great!They are yummy sautéed with garlic butter.

[Mrs. Nesbitt]

They are yummy sautéed with garlic butter.

Little onion is good also. Unfortunately not enough meat yet, so I suggested we make them cat toys.

[Disneyphile]

You fiends!! :p

I'm excited - I get to come play with the little buggars in another 15 minutes. :D

I told my dad about them, and his first response was, "No, Teresa! Don't get attached. You have enough pets." :rolleyes:

Good grief. I'm not that bad.

Ok, yeah, I am. But, I respect that wild animals need to remain in the wild.

[wolfy999]

Aunt T & Uncle K were here and took tons of pics....

[Mrs. Nesbitt]

Anyone up for some opossum bacon? :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Congrats Snowflake!!!! Yay!!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Is it a full moon?

Just past new moon, actually. Yay for happy baby possums!!!

Me, I got a screw stuck in my bike tire on the way home from class tonight. It stuck in perfectly straight, all the way to the rim. We're still not sure how that actually happened- all likely lay scenarios for it wind up either sideways or at a screwy angle.

The new tube wouldn't go in right so it took 3 tries before hubby and I could get it pumped up.

Did get home, though, so all is well. Eighteen miles on the day! :)

[Gn2Dlnd]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/gn2dlnd/irene_ryan_granny.jpg
Approves

[Disneyphile]

OMG. Baby opossums are the cutest things ever. I cuddled both of them, fed them, and even kissed one on its cute little head.

I'm uploading pics now.

Be prepared to die from cuteness overload.

I'm surprised I didn't smuggle them both home in my purse. ;)

[Snowflake]

I'm surprised I didn't smuggle them both home in my purse. ;)

I think you would have had to run over the Wolfette to do that. ;)

Yes, your pics are terminal!

[blueerica]

Okay, it is official, I got the new job!

I resigned today and my last day is 4/18. I start the new job on 4/21.

:D

WOOHOO!!

Thanks everyone, I'm really happy about this.

No more commute, except on MUNI which is an adventure in itself as my bus home crosses Chinatown and I get to take the Cable Car to work every morning, rain or shine, it's the best.

Yes, I'm like a bad penny turning up, but I was greeted by everyone I know who is still with the firm like the prodigal coming home.

I cannot wait to spend my lunch hours walking along the waterfront! Not to mention the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Plaza on Tuesdays. Acme Bread in the Ferry Building and Boulevard on Steuart (or Spear, I can't remember).

I know that the fantastic location has been a help to me, and it will be even better when my office moves this coming fall. We're moving more 'downtown' and will be closer to the commuter train stop. We'll also be in the more 'cosmopolitan' area, and there will be a lot to see and do within walking distance, plus the gas savings. I'm stoked!

Again, congrats and the new-old job!

What the F is going on today? It’s been insane at my work today. I just passed another Supervisor in the hall, and she asked, “Did everyone wake up this morning and decide to take their crazy pills?”


I think they did. I ended up leaving work early. Luckily, the most crazy of the bunch had a problem that was actually not my fault, and I could just get the help we needed and set him on the right path - but - he really freaked me out. I'm new... be nice to the new girl, right?

Sorry your day was so bizarre...

OMG, if only I could post some of the writing samples I'm reviewing for potential copywriters. Stunning. STUN-ning. STUNNING display of idiocy!

I'm increasingly shocked by the writing I see. Luckily, I'll soon be handling much of the copy that comes out of my company, along with my boss, an English major who is buried under a bajillion projects and is stoked to have someone to be able to pass these sorts of projects off to.

BTD's mention of micromanaging was interesting. Depending on the person I find it can be good and/or bad for me. In this case, I think my direct boss and I are on the same page in deciding to create a style guide for copy that comes out of Alsco. We just want consistency, and a platform from which we can just make changes, rather than having to pass things around a hundred times.

I get to make a book! Or a manual... whatever. At any rate, this greatly pleases me.

[BarTopDancer]

BTD's mention of micromanaging was interesting. Depending on the person I find it can be good and/or bad for me.

While I generally prefer to not be micromanaged, the person doing the micromanaging yesterday isn't remotely in my management chain of command. One of the reasons I love my job so much is that I am only person in my department in the state of CA. I'm not even remotely micromanaged.

[Morrigoon]

Late night caffiene + Good Book =/= Good night's sleep

[JWBear]

So far today, this seem pretty normal here (knock on simulated wood-grained plastic laminate).

[Disneyphile]

I'm sitting here working on my class schedule for the NAB conference.

I really want to be in two or three places at the same time.

I need Hermione Granger's time turner, dammit!

Why can't I live in a Harry Potter world?

[blueerica]

Today seems a bit strange. I'm feeling out of the loop and generally confused. It's that strange sort of in-between time where projects I'm working on are completed or are waiting on the next phase to take place, and others are so inundated with their own projects that there's not really any time to go over the minutiae.

So, I'm filling my time with learning about territory mapping (in relation to our industry) and trying to more formally educate myself on grammar, rather than relying upon the randomly lucky writing style I've depended on all these years.

[Alex]

I'm seeing The Forbidden Kingdom (http://www.forbiddenkingdommovie.com/) tonight with "talent" in attendance (not sure who the talent will be, probably the 2nd assistant grip and Coffee PA).

It has been along time since I've been kind of giddy about going to a movie (keep in mind that me giddy shows all the excitement of Steven Wright doing his stand-up). I'll be embargoed from commenting on the movie until it opens next week though.

[Capt Jack]

cool. thats one Im wanting to see as well.

enjoy

[Disneyphile]

I'm outta here!!!

Bye all!!! Have fun at MA this weekend and good luck!

(I'll try to check in when I can, since I'm taking my laptop with me.)

:D

[Kevy Baby]

I'm outta here!!!

Bye all!!! Have fun at MA this weekend and good luck!

(I'll try to check in when I can, since I'm taking my laptop with me.)

:DFor a second I thought you were YAGE'ing, but then I remembered NAB

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Ah, gotta love horoscopes. No wonder it always looks like my mail has already been opened! :p


The healing process is important to you, for you are recovering from a blow dealt quite some time ago. Take things slowly.

[Not Afraid]

I've convinced myself several times today that it is Friday, only to have reality hit me in the face.

[JWBear]

It hate it when a “short” meeting runs for three hours. :mad:

[Deebs]

For a second I thought you were YAGE'ing, but then I remembered NAB

I haven't seen a good YAGE in a long time. Anyone got any plans to do one soon?

NA, I am sorry it's not Friday. I mean, really. I am waiting impatiently Friday myself. But it's actually a week from tomorrow. :( And it can't get here soon enough.

[Kevy Baby]

I haven't seen a good YAGE in a long time.The last one was on November 28 of last year and it was a total of three YAGE's from the same person (who had six posts total on the LoT).

One (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=174933#post174933)
Two (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=174955#post174955)
Three (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=175146#post175146)

[lashbear]

The last one was on November 28 of last year and it was a total of three YAGE's from the same person (who had six posts total on the LoT).

One (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=174933#post174933)
Two (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=174955#post174955)
Three (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=175146#post175146)
Aaah, the good old days...

I've convinced myself several times today that it is Friday, only to have reality hit me in the face.
...But it IS friday !! :evil:

[Deebs]

The last one was on November 28 of last year and it was a total of three YAGE's from the same person (who had six posts total on the LoT).

One (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=174933#post174933)
Two (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=174955#post174955)
Three (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=175146#post175146)

Ah, excellent! Everybody loves a good YAGE. Don't deny it, you know it's hard to look away.




...But it IS friday !! :evil:

Yeah, yeah - you've got geographical advantage there. But can you make it be NEXT Friday already? 'Cuz that would be just :snap:

[Gemini Cricket]

Getting a cream pie in the face looks like it hurts.
Just saying.

[Moonliner]

Getting a cream pie in the face looks like it hurts.
Just saying.

Err, what could possibly "hurt" about that? :confused:

Oh wait, your talking about an actual cream pie aren't you?

[Snowflake]

So, I've got my desk cleaned off, almost all my personal crap is in the one bag I need. I'm ready to be outta here.

When I told the client that I work very close with I was leaving, he was (1) upset and (2) told me of a conversation he had with my soon to be ex-boss at lunch 2 days ago (before I gave notice of resignation). My boss related that he was worried I was going to get PO'd and leave as he was approached by two co-workers (S & J) who had gone in to speak with him to trash me and told him that he should request S as his sole secretary and get rid of me. I knew dirty work was afoot since S&J have been in closed door meetings with our interim office manager, and shortly thereafter we had a meeting in which 1/2 my bosses work was assigned to S. I should explain, that with the departure of a bunch of people from VA in January, S's current assignment has no work, so neither does she. I understand she wants to ensure her job and not get laid off. But, throwing me under a bus is a pretty crappy way to do it.

I thanked the client, told him I thought this did not reflect well on my co-workers and felt bad but was glad I'm on my way out the door. The IP community is small, but the chances of my running accross either of them is nil since neither will willingly work in SF.

The kicker is this, when an attorney leaves a firm, typically his clients go with him. Well, this client called me and told me he wants to transfer their work to where I am going, following me. That's a twist. I exepct they will be conflicted out from my new place for representing them. But, a conflict check is being run, just in case. :evil:

[Gn2Dlnd]

Err, what could possibly "hurt" about that? :confused:

Oh wait, your talking about an actual cream pie aren't you?

Ooooh, you WENT there! Giiiiiiiiirrrrrllllllll!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Sooooo, Prince Eric in GC's avatar has boobage.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Sooooo... 30 Rock and The Office are back! With a vengeance. They were SO EXCELLENT last night. "TV: teacher... mother... secret lover... Urge to kill... fading... fading..."

[Ghoulish Delight]

...rising...rising...fading...gone.

[Chernabog]

Did Ugly Betty come back on last nite!?!?! Must check ABC.COM at lunch for full episode!

[Alex]

That's good to hear because the pre-strike episodes of The Office were pretty flat (while it has improved 30 Rock still doesn't do anything for me).

[Ghoulish Delight]

CP's comment during last nights Office, "I'm going to die of awkwardness!"

[Kevy Baby]

Did Ugly Betty come back on last nite!?!?! No

[Chernabog]

No

OK god bless Wikipedia. April 24th begins the last 5 shows of the season for Ugly Betty. Desperate Housewives, on the other hand, is back on Sunday.

[Kevy Baby]

The main reason I knew this was because I was doing another update last night. We switched from the TW DVR to our HD TiVo during the strike. We left any shows on the TW schedule that were not yet showing on the TiVo schedule (yes, I could do a Wish List, but I it is simpler). I was updating this last night, moving new shows over to the TiVo schedule and Betty was one of the shows I couldn't yet move.

Sorry, no one really cares about this. I don't know why I posted it.

[Stan4dSteph]

With the default number of posts I have set up per page, the current page of this thread is 666.

[Kevy Baby]

Its definitely a sign.





Of what, I don't.

[JWBear]

For me, it's 1997; which wasn't a particularly good year for me.

[Morrigoon]

Steph: you must be on 30pp, because I see this thread on page 666 too :)

[Ponine]

The main reason I knew this was because I was doing another update last night. We switched from the TW DVR to our HD TiVo during the strike. We left any shows on the TW schedule that were not yet showing on the TiVo schedule (yes, I could do a Wish List, but I it is simpler). I was updating this last night, moving new shows over to the TiVo schedule and Betty was one of the shows I couldn't yet move.

Sorry, no one really cares about this. I don't know why I posted it.

well truly that was a very informative post. I cheated and cut out the tv section of the EW two weeks ago and posted it on the wall.

[Mousey Girl]

I need to get out of town. Just doing a day trip would do wonders for my depression. I am thinking about taking Nick to Hearst Castle. He has never been, and it has been at least 15 years since my last visit. The only tour I haven't taken is the night tour. Since this will be his first trip I will see about tour 1 for tomorrow morning. That will leave the rest of the day for Morro Bay (and Cambria's cliffs and the Cayoucus pier).

[cirquelover]

With the default number of posts I have set up per page, the current page of this thread is 666.

Mine shows as 999, if I flip it it's 666;)

[Kevy Baby]

A friend's address used to be 667 (Whatever St.). She always said she was the neighbor of the beast.

[RStar]

Mine shows as 999, if I flip it it's 666;)

Just turn your monitor upside down....:D

I got my son a shirt that says

"333-I'm only half evil"

[Not Afraid]

I was out back with Thurston, reading a book and not paying attention. Charles opened the door, came outside and was sitting in the sun. I had no idea until I saw another orange flash. It was jack making a run for it. He ran down the side yard with me at his heels. I caught him at the fence, ready to jump and then I tripped. Jack is inside with Thurston and Charles and I have a beautiful bruise growing on my left elbow. :mad:

[Gemini Cricket]

NA: D'oh!
:D

[Mousey Girl]

A friend's address used to be 667 (Whatever St.). She always said she was the neighbor of the beast.

A close friend's birthday is November 1st. She says that since she wasn't born on Halloween she isn't a witch, but a bitch (which couldn't be further from the truth).


I am now trying to figure out why I chose such an early tour for tomorrow. We are going to have to leave waaaay too early!

[JWBear]

Then there is 665 Leather (http://www.665leather.com/) in West Hollywood - "One # Short of Hell"

(Link is NSFW!!!)

[Gemini Cricket]

Okay, this is kind of complicated to explain.
Let's say you bought a certain season of a TV show on DVD.
For example, "The Simpsons".
Okay the first disc you put in has 6 episodes on it. You want to watch them all. So you hit "View All" or whatever.
You get through 2 and then you have to go somewhere. So you shut everything off. When you come back, in order to have the 4 remaining eps to play by themselves you have to hit "View All" again and scan through 2 episodes.
What DVDs need is a selection that lets you view from a certain point on. Like from episode 3 on.
I know it's minor but I like to run TV shows in the background while I write, surf or clean house. It's nice to just let it do its thing.

[Not Afraid]

I'm downloading 365 pictures from my camera. Why did I take so many pictures?

[wolfy999]

What did you take pictures of? If I may ask? 365 pictures of Thurston?

[Not Afraid]

Well, only about 3/4 of them are of Thurston.

[MouseWife]

GC~If the DVD's could do it, that would be great. But, there are DVD players that do it. You just can't mess with the player or something like that. I don't know for sure 'cause I usually just put the dvd on and watch it, like you said, leaving it on and going about my business until it comes to a part that catches my interest.....usually.....

[Ghoulish Delight]

Okay, this is kind of complicated to explain.
Let's say you bought a certain season of a TV show on DVD.
For example, "The Simpsons".
Okay the first disc you put in has 6 episodes on it. You want to watch them all. So you hit "View All" or whatever.
You get through 2 and then you have to go somewhere. So you shut everything off. When you come back, in order to have the 4 remaining eps to play by themselves you have to hit "View All" again and scan through 2 episodes.
What DVDs need is a selection that lets you view from a certain point on. Like from episode 3 on.
I know it's minor but I like to run TV shows in the background while I write, surf or clean house. It's nice to just let it do its thing.
I have the same complaint. The bootleg, uncensored, complete collection of Beavis and Butthead DVDs does it, I've never seen any other one that does..

[wendybeth]

Weird. I posted a response to GC's dvd post and it's not showing here, or anywhere else......:confused:

[RStar]

I was out back with Thurston, reading a book and not paying attention. Charles opened the door, came outside and was sitting in the sun. I had no idea until I saw another orange flash. It was jack making a run for it. He ran down the side yard with me at his heels. I caught him at the fence, ready to jump and then I tripped. Jack is inside with Thurston and Charles and I have a beautiful bruise growing on my left elbow. :mad:

Film at eleven :D

[JWBear]

1999, however, was a very good year. I met Bill.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm now in this decade - I bought an iPod shuffle. Now if I can fit every Chicago song on it, I will be a happy Bornieo.. :)

[Not Afraid]

So, does someone want to plan a beach bonfire because I have a ton of wood and it's got to go.

Oh, and does anyone need about 150 bricks?

[swanie]

Oh, and does anyone need about 150 bricks?

I do! I do!

Do you deliver? ;)

swanie

[Strangler Lewis]

So, does someone want to plan a beach bonfire because I have a ton of wood and it's got to go.

Oh, and does anyone need about 150 bricks?

Is there also a lot of straw? And, dare I say it? Bacon?

[mousepod]

Strangler Lewis: If I had been drinking coffee, I would have choked. Bravo.

[JWBear]

Where is everyone this morning?

[Not Afraid]

I'm here!

Swanie, I've already delivered the bricks out of my backyard to the driveway. That's about as far as I go. Do you seriously want to transport them back to AZ? RStar also is interested in both bricks and wood.

I'm sorry to report, there is no straw. Will feathers do?

[Gemini Cricket]

Where is everyone this morning?
Detroit?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Sorry- sleeping in. I don't get much chance to do that. I won't be on tomorrow morning either- going biking. Normally we'd be biking this morning but the group's going tomorrow.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Detroit?
Watch your language.

[JWBear]

Six

[JWBear]

Five

[JWBear]

Four

[JWBear]

Three

[JWBear]

Two

[JWBear]

One

[€uroMeinke]

we have ignition