Soooo....

[lashbear]

I say get a Hummer.

...Did you ask Susan ? :evil:

[BarTopDancer]

"kinda like it" from renting it is a crapshoot when buying. You'll either love it or hate it. It is a Chrysler, and they don't have the greatest rep. They also get pretty crappy mileage. I'd look at other cars, even rent them for a few days. Check out reviews on KBB and Edumnds too.

I bet you could get a great deal on a Hummer these days though.

[Kevy Baby]

...Did you ask Susan ? :evil:I don't ask: I demand.
I bet you could get a great deal on a Hummer these days though.Five bucks: same as in town.

[Not Afraid]

When car shopping with GC we drove a PT Cruiser. Then we asked our resident Carmen (or is that CarMan?) about it. He said "DON'T BUY IT - IT IS CRAP". So, no. Look for something else.

[Capt Jack]

I say get a Hummer

yeah, I say that a lot too.

[Not Afraid]

I got a CooooUUUUUUte haircut today.

[wendybeth]

Pictures, please.:)

[Prudence]

This is possibly the best city in the universe. I never want to leave.

[Alex]

I forget, which city are you in?

[Alex]

Wolfpack is thinking of buying a PT Cruiser to replace the Mini-Van we now own that is sucking money out of us left and right. $11,000 for a 2007 with all the goodies we want with 17000 miles on it.....any opinions?

Pass, they're really ugly and strangers will make fun of you as you drive by.

Or I will. But even if it is just me then that should be more embarrassment than any normal human should be able to stand.

On more serious/useful advice (though I do find them truly ugly) I know four PT Cruiser owners well enough to have discussed it with them. 2 absolutely love them after years of ownership. The other 2 have decided that they'll walk to work before they ever consider buying another as they've been nothing but trouble.

Your mileage, quite literally, may vary.

[Morrigoon]

Pru, you're in DC, right? Great public transportation there :)

So today I was so late to work I figured I may as well be late with coffee.

[Moonliner]

This is possibly the best city in the universe. I never want to leave.

Pru, you're in DC, right? Great public transportation there :)

DC? The Capitol of the bitter east coast league of cities? Shurley you jest?

George Bush lives here for God's sake.

[blueerica]

I'm jealous - I'm wishing there were trade shows in DC so I can have a paid trip there...

Perhaps I'll have to make some vacation time to go to the capitol.

[Stan4dSteph]

This is possibly the best city in the universe. I never want to leave.I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. Fingers crossed for you!

[JWBear]

I've sat in a PT Cruiser. They're damned uncomfortable!

[Kevy Baby]

...damned uncomfartable!I don't know if that was intentional or a Lisa-ism, but it was damned funny.

[katiesue]

I haven't driven a PT cruiser but the people I know who have all said they have terrible blind spots. Very difficult to see out.

[Morrigoon]

DC? The Capitol of the bitter east coast league of cities? Shurley you jest?

George Bush lives here for God's sake.

Well, every city has its ghetto...








...and don't call me Shirley.

[JWBear]

I don't know if that was intentional or a Lisa-ism, but it was damned funny.

I have no idea what you're talking about. You made that up... :rolleyes:


On a completely different note...

I just realized that I don't need to have kids to know what it's like to parent a small child... I have employees!

[wendybeth]

I have no idea what you're talking about. You made that up... :rolleyes:


On a completely different note...

I just realized that I don't need to have kids to know what it's like to parent a small child... I have employees!

Children are easier. This is why I would never, ever, ever go into management. I feel for ya, JW!:coffee:

[blueerica]

...damned uncomfartable!
I don't know if that was intentional or a Lisa-ism, but it was damned funny.

Funny enough, I was talking about fertilizer the other day, and supposedly, I called it fartilizer... Which isn't that far off, if you think about it...

[Disneyphile]

NA - I want to see your new 'do! :D

Good grief, I'm still trying to catch-up on this thread. It might be a lost cause at this point, since I'm also trying to catch-up on work at the same time.

I might just say F-it, and just go with the flow.

[blueerica]

Definitely just go with the flow DP, I have to. If something is sooo intriguing that I must go back and investigate, then so be it. :)

And WTF's up with today?

[Prudence]

DC? The Capitol of the bitter east coast league of cities? Shurley you jest?

George Bush lives here for God's sake.

I'm thinking you're making up that whole bitter east coast thing. At least for here. I think you just want to keep people from visiting!

[Alex]

I found Washington D.C. to be one of the most depressing American cities I've ever visited. The Capitol area is wonderful but in a way that heightens it.

[Morrigoon]

Did anybody happen to mention it's Earth Day apparently?

[Sohrshah]

So... long time no see. I am again job hunting and I've been deeply, horribly depressed. I have been hired on at the Park at my old Haunted stomping grounds, and I may have a 6 week contract coming up.

Please everyone, wish me luck!

[Capt Jack]

Did anybody happen to mention it's Earth Day apparently?

I heard it this morning on the news, but nothing since.

I have, however, been doing my part today:
recycled various paper reports (they were wrong anyway)
drove my lil wind up car to work (love that lil thing, even if it aint a racecar)
recycled the half dozen plastic bottles littering my desk
killed the ants on my desk with a 'squish' instead of insecticides

yeah...Im green :D

[Mousey Girl]

When car shopping with GC we drove a PT Cruiser. Then we asked our resident Carmen (or is that CarMan?) about it. He said "DON'T BUY IT - IT IS CRAP". So, no. Look for something else.

I always thought I wanted one. Then I got to rent one when my car was being worked on. What a piece of crap. It was a total gutless wonder and with more blind spots than any other car I have ever driven.

[BarTopDancer]

If anyone cares, the Honda Center will be having their giant hockey sale on April 26th, from 10am to 4pm. Up to 70% off stuff.

[Kevy Baby]

If anyone cares, the Honda Center will be having their giant hockey sale on April 26th, from 10am to 4pm. Up to 70% off stuff.I don't need a giant hockey, but thanks for letting me know.

[Not Afraid]

How about a giant hickey?

[Kevy Baby]

How about a giant hickey?http://www.andreaharner.com/Hickey.jpg

[Capt Jack]

ya know? if Im going to sport a telling mark of a romantic engagement, it better damn well be a scar.

thats just...wrong

[RStar]

Yikes, did you get the number of that baseball bat?

[wendybeth]

ya know? if Im going to sport a telling mark of a romantic engagement, it better damn well be a scar.

thats just...wrong

Are we talking slashy sort of scar, or a pock-mark?;)

[CoasterMatt]

What about fingernails on the back?

[wendybeth]

Only if scarring occurs, Matt.



Tori has the pukies, which means that shortly I will probably as well. Fun!

[Disneyphile]

I am so wiped. We just spent a few hours straightening out the office, and unpacking and sorting all the freebie crap/publications/catalogs from NAB. I had four very large bags of free stuff that I accumulated over that week. I also shelved the 14 books I purchased. I scored them all for $3 each, since they were last year's "featured" titles. I've now got an entire library on independent filmmaking, computer animation, DVD authoring, color correction, audio mixing, etc., etc. Most of them were originally $50-$80 each, so I totally scored big time! :D

The clutter is now free and organized, so my mind can be equally free to create, create, create! :D

[Capt Jack]

Are we talking slashy sort of scar, or a pock-mark?;)

think "dueling scar"


What about fingernails on the back?

:snap:

those will do quite nicely, yes.

[Morrigoon]

BTD: is that open to everyone, or just season ticket holders? Where can I get more info?

[Moonliner]

The clutter is now free and organized, so my mind can be equally free to create, create, create! :D

Woman know you nothing of the creative process? Clutter is not only good for the creative process, clutter is an essential part of the creative process.

At least that's what I always tell my wife when she asks me to straighten up the home office.

[BarTopDancer]

BTD: is that open to everyone, or just season ticket holders? Where can I get more info?

Open to the public. It was sent to me in a SSH newsletter.

This is all they said:

Team Store Sale

The end of the year Ducks Super Sale will be taking place this Saturday, April 26th from 9am to 4pm at the Anaheim Ducks Team Store. As a special benefit, the Team Store will be open at 9am exclusively for Season Ticket Holders, with regular doors opening at 10am. The sale will feature up to 70% off Ducks merchandise including adult and youth apparel, jerseys, novelties and more. Great bargins, great prices...see you there!

[Moonliner]

We was robbed I tell ya robbed! Bloody flyers.

[Kevy Baby]

Only if scarring occurs, Matt.



Tori has the pukies, which means that shortly I will probably as well. Fun!Okay, I know you put three return marks in there, but next time, please put these in two separate messages. That was disturbing on multiple levels.

[Disneyphile]

Woman know you nothing of the creative process? Clutter is not only good for the creative process, clutter is an essential part of the creative process.Ok, so clutter doesn't so much dampen my creativity, but it does my productivity. It greatly helps to be able to just grab my notes or books when doing something, without having to look around for them first. I'm streamlining so I'll have more free time. :)

[BarTopDancer]

We was robbed I tell ya robbed! Bloody flyers.

Flyers? Hockey?

[wendybeth]

Okay, I know you put three return marks in there, but next time, please put these in two separate messages. That was disturbing on multiple levels.

A post of mine disturbed the infamous KB?

Score!

[Moonliner]

Flyers? Hockey?

Hockey. Game-7. Caps/Flyers. Bad call. Game lost. suckie. suckie.

[BarTopDancer]

Is anyone gonna be at the park between today and Thursday?

I need personalized mouse ears for work, but I have no AP. :(

[BarTopDancer]

Hockey. Game-7. Caps/Flyers. Bad call. Game lost. suckie. suckie.

You don't want to get me started on bad calls. :mad:

So I'll say this. It seems the officiating across all games of the first round has been terrible.

It does seem they are trying to stack it in Canada's favor. Though the Senators got knocked out first round too. YAY! I think Detroit will win this year. They've been on a mission all season.*

*the above statement should not be taken as any rooting for or supporting of Detroit.

[Morrigoon]

Who's Detroit playing in the next round?

(Which is my way of saying I haven't been paying enough attention to remember whether my Avs made it through or not)

[BarTopDancer]

Detroit is playing your Avs. (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361357)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Is anyone gonna be at the park between today and Thursday?

I need personalized mouse ears for work, but I have no AP. :(Do the shopping pass thing.

[Morrigoon]

Woohoo! I love a good Wings/Avs playoff series! :)

[BarTopDancer]

Do the shopping pass thing.

I didn't think they had that anymore.

thanks!

[blueerica]

I think my lunch just gave me garlic breath. Good thing I don't have much of a reason to leave my cube until I leave work.

Phew!

[RStar]

I think my lunch just gave me garlic breath. Good thing I don't have much of a reason to leave my cube until I leave work.

Phew!

Do the breath mint thing.

;)

[BarTopDancer]

Thanks to KatieSue for being bored enough to call for me. They do have the shopping pass, but you have to be there before 4pm.

They do not embroider at WoD.

In case anyone cares.

[Ponine]

Do the breath mint thing.

;)

Those new Indiana Jones Mint Crisp M&M's are pretty good too.

[Morrigoon]

Do all prodigies (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24273418&GT1=43001) come out looking like Charlotte Church?

[libraryvixen]

Those new Indiana Jones Mint Crisp M&M's are pretty good too.

Thanks for the review!! I was leery about purchasing them when I saw them. :D

[Disneyphile]

Thanks to KatieSue for being bored enough to call for me. They do have the shopping pass, but you have to be there before 4pm.

They do not embroider at WoD.

In case anyone cares.We live close enough to run over there for ya tonight. Which ears and what name? We can even meet you at 15 minute parking to pass it off. :)

[wendybeth]

Sooo....


Tori is still sick- after being up all night throwing up every 1/2 hour, she is now running a fever and her little cheeks are flaming red. Poor kid- she was supposed to be watching her friend run his track meet right now, but instead she's curled up in bed with a cold compress on her head. Her kitty Samwise is a happy boy though- he loves it when she's sick because he gets to snuggle with her all day.

[BarTopDancer]

I just bought books for my second to last semester of school. Not a big deal to most. Huge deal to me. YAY!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Several times in the past few weeks, I've read restaurant reviews on Yelp or elsewhere that mention that the reviewer ordered muscles.

You can build muscles. You can rub muscles. You can admire muscles. Technically, if you're eating meat, you're probably even eating muscles. But you probably wouldn't call them that.

MUSSELS. MUSSELS, MUSSELS, MUSSELS, MUSSELS!

[JWBear]

That reminds me of the Mongolian BBQ place I used to go to that had "Lamd" and "Veel" on the menu. :eek:

[Morrigoon]

LSPE: don't get me started on articles with typos!

[Ghoulish Delight]

That's not so much a typo as ignorance of the correct word.

[blueerica]

Lately, I have been shocked and appalled at what passes across what should be an editor's eyes. Everywhere from television (Discovery Channel is one of the worst offenders, though I love the channel so...) to magazines, newspapers, you name it!

I don't claim to be perfect, no one really is, but if something is going to be published professionally, well, damn it, care about it!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

This is the down side of the rise of the blog; so little editing is allotted to each piece.

[Snowflake]

Boy, I feel like I am now MIA. I'm trying to be very good and not spend time online at the office (at least for the first 90 days, anyway) But I am sorely missing my LoT friends during the workday

[Disneyphile]

BTD - your hats have been acquired. :D

[BarTopDancer]

WOOHOO!

[lashbear]

I forget, which city are you in?
Beelzeboobs, apparently...

Do the shopping pass thing.
I forget and I'm too lazy to go look it up from last discussion - Do they give you a special shopping pass wristband that detonates in a shower of flourescent dye if you try to go on a ride, or something ? Or do you just get in the park, buy a packet of M&M's and ride everything till closing ?

[Gn2Dlnd]

You get an hour, then they charge your credit card. There is sometimes a requirement to show proof of purchase and/or a minimum purchase amount required.

[Gn2Dlnd]

MUSSELS. MUSSELS, MUSSELS, MUSSELS, MUSSELS!

Just last week I felt compelled to fire off a note to the fine people who run that other chat-about-a-mouse place, taking them to task for, amongst other things, "Ollie Johnson." :rolleyes:

It went a little something like this:

Could you guys get a proofreader? Or an editor? Something?


Quote:
"This week saw a Disney legend, Julie Andrews, visiting the Disneyland Resort for a book signing. We also saw the passing of Ollie Johnson, another Disney legend and the last of Walt's nine old men. There is also a guide for disabled guests visiting Universal Studious Hollywood and the question; What does you ****Chat name mean? Enjoy - ********"


The sum total official mention on the site of Ollie Johnston's death is as an addendum to Julie Andrews' appearance at the Park? And you can't even spell his name right? Universal Studious? And what does this sentence mean? "What does you ****Chat name mean?"

Ollie should have led. Here you go, all fixed.

"This week saw the sad passing of Disney Legend Ollie Johnston, the last surviving member of Walt's "Nine Old Men." We saw another Disney Legend, Julie Andrews, visit Disneyland for a book signing and the dedication of a very special carousel horse. There's a new guide for disabled guests at Universal Studios Hollywood, and we ask the question,"What does your ****chat name mean?"


Needless to say, I haven't received a reply.

[€uroMeinke]

Our local Thai food place serves Crab Langoon - no others have it

[alphabassettgrrl]

Lately, I have been shocked and appalled at what passes across what should be an editor's eyes.

I am so with you here. Drives me crazy to see this stuff. I once wrote to a publisher to say I could help them with their editing.

It was *bad*.

[€uroMeinke]

Someone egged my car last night - damn kids

[BarTopDancer]

Damn kids.

And I'm so happy I have Miss Erica to proofread my English papers! :D

[blueerica]

Someone egged my car last night - damn kids

*shakes fist*

[3894]

The piano movers are coming this morning. They're taking the legs off, wrapping the body in those mover cloths, turning the piano on its side and storing it in a bedroom.

Then there will be nothing at all in the living room. We're ripping out the carpet and putting in hickory flooring. Well, when I say we, I mean burly men in muscle shirts and their claw hammers.

3894 does not install hardwood flooring. That would not be swanky.

[Stan4dSteph]

Perhaps you might surreptitiously photograph said burly men? :D

[ozron]

Th They're taking the legs off, wrapping the body in those mover cloths, turning the piano on its side and storing it in a bedroom.



Hopefully not in that order....

[Ponine]

Thanks for the review!! I was leery about purchasing them when I saw them. :D

Oh well if you want a REAL review... they are not a very heavy mint. THey are nice and crispy, and almost like a mild junior mint.
I was expecting them to be overwhelmingly minty. I was pleasantly surprised that they were not.

I dont think they will stick around forever, but they are great to stop people in their tracks at my desk while we wait for Indy!

[Kevy Baby]

Someone egged my car last night - damn kidsI hope you were able to completely get said material off the car. Eggs can do nasty (permanent) things to auto paint.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Someone egged my car last night - damn kids

Must've been in the air, my passenger side window got busted in on Tuesday night. They tried to take the radio, completely ignoring $300.00 box of ThinKrisps, a pair of Revo sunglasses, a tarnished silver ring, a Mickey Mouse antenna ball, and ended up taking my iPod and phone chargers. $146.95 later, I have a new window.

[Chernabog]

Soooooo I thought this was funny:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb99/jlevy77/pic20934.jpg

[mousepod]

Soooooo I thought this was funny:



Reminds me of this story (http://www.livereal.org/blog/uk-office-of-government-commerce-logo-has-sex-appeal/) that Keith Olbermann picked up on yesterday.

[Kevy Baby]

Reminds me of this story (http://www.livereal.org/blog/uk-office-of-government-commerce-logo-has-sex-appeal/) that Keith Olbermann picked up on yesterday.OMG

I didn't see it at first, but after reading the article (with its viewing instructions), its pretty damned funny.

[Chernabog]

^^ OK so the OGC thing is totally fracking hilarious!!!

[Kevy Baby]

I had to show a coworker what was funny about. "Here's the head, here's the legs, here's an arm and I'll let you figure out the rest."

[JWBear]

5:30 can not come fast enough. Every year I swear to myself that I will, henceforth and forever, take Bring You Child to Work Day off. Every year I forget the horror, and come to work. Will someone please hit me over the head with a large heavy object next April, and remind me to take it off!

There is one little girl, spawn of one of the staff here, who keeps coming to my office to stand in the doorway and glare at me with that look of utter condemnation that only a 3 year old girl can muster – as if all the injustices of her short life are being heaped on my shoulders. I keep turning and seeing her out of the corner of my eye; it’s like a scene out of a horror movie.

The one upside to this yearly festival of pain is that it reminds me of why I’m so lucky to be gay, and unlikely to breed.

[Chernabog]

"Shirley Temple Breaks Arm, Turns 80"

Yes, that's an actual headline from today. I'm still trying to figure out how breaking her arm aged her to 80, but okay. ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Can you get it on a t-shirt?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I do love Engrish.com. This one made me laugh particularly hard.

http://engrish.com/image/engrish/coleslaw-wash.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Why do I read the comments on news sites? I swear to god, they make the Disney sites look like Mensa meetings!

[Kevy Baby]

I do love Engrish.com. This one made me laugh particularly hard.I love going back once in a while. Purusing, I saw this one:

http://engrish.com/image/engrish/clean-and-protect-gel.jpg

[RStar]

I have no pictures, but I read about a sign in an airport (forget which one but pretty sure it was in Japan or China) that read

"We will be happy to send your lugage in all directions".

Sure, they are trying to help, but OMG! :eek:

[Moonliner]

Someday I shall learn to eat my lunch without spilling a high percentage of it on my shirt.

Alas, today is not that day.

[Mousey Girl]

I am kidnapping my mom on the Saturday before Mother's Day and taking her with us to the LA Zoo. She is totally excited about going. It is really neat that she enjoys going on road trips with us.

[Kevy Baby]

Someday I shall learn to eat my lunch without spilling a high percentage of it on my shirt.

Alas, today is not that day.I have the same problem with my morning coffee. Even with a lid on the darn thing.

[Gemini Cricket]

A dream I had last night prominently featured the song "I Don't Wanna Fall in Love" by Jane Child. Don't know why. Haven't heard that song since it was on the radio a long, long time ago.
I'm listening to it now...
:)

[Moonliner]

Rack up a +1 for living on the Bitter East Coast.

Generally we don't get EATEN ALIVE (http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20080425-1113-bn25shark2.html)like you SoCal'ers apparently do.

So now in addition to the standard rule of beach safety:

"If tide suddenly goes out, don't go pickup the fish. Run away. "

We can add a new one:

"If Seals or Sea Lions suddenly beach themselves, it's probably best that you do too."

[BarTopDancer]

He didn't get eaten. He was bit. And died from his injuries.

[Alex]

Wasn't the "shark attack" media panic a few years ago mostly driven by attacks on the East Coast?

[Moonliner]

Wasn't the "shark attack" media panic a few years ago mostly driven by attacks on the East Coast?

Perhaps, but shark attacks here in DC are rather uncommon.

[Kevy Baby]

He didn't get eaten. He was bit. And died from his injuries.Eh... splitting hairs. "It wasn't the gun that killed him: it was the bullet"

Perhaps, but shark attacks here in DC are rather uncommon.Yeah, but you still live in DC. I'll take the chance.

[Alex]

That's true. But even in SoCal shark attacks are also pretty rare in the parts that don't touch the ocean. Unless you live in San Jose, in which case they have Shark Attacks!TM.

[Disneyphile]

Today is SO my day! :D

The taxes worked out better than hoped, and we got an awesome return which deposited today! I took some of it to reinvest in the business, so I just did a little retail electronics therapy. I now have a new small point-and-shoot HD video camera to practice with, just in time for the cruise. :D And, I also now have an additional external firewire harddrive for my laptop, so I can edit on the go too. :D

And then on the way home, I decided to stop for lunch at Panda Express and ended up with a free meal! They were doing a taste test for a new product, and I just had to provide my phone number so they can call me in the next day and ask what I thought. And, it's goooooooooood too. They're trying out a "To Go" item that is a thin wrap stuffed with fried rice, veggies, and orange chicken. It's actually quite yummy.

So, yeah. New camera and free lunch! Go me!!! :D

(This greatly helps, seeing as I've been in a grief depression all week after spending nearly 10 nights sleeping in a room with my mother's cremains.)

[BarTopDancer]

That's true. But even in SoCal shark attacks are also pretty rare in the parts that don't touch the ocean. Unless you live in San Jose, in which case they have Shark Attacks!TM.

I am about to make a very very rare comment.

GO SJ SHARKS. Beat Dallas.

Then get knocked out next round.

Thank you.

[Kevy Baby]

GO SJ SHARKS.Beware of the quoting capabilities (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/quotes.php?do=view&quoteid=988) :evil:

[Morrigoon]

I'm hungry. I could seriously go for a good burger right now. Preferably one from a no-name greasy spoon joint that's char-grilled to perfection.

[BarTopDancer]

Beware of the quoting capabilities (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/quotes.php?do=view&quoteid=988) :evil:

Ya, I know. I figured someone would be a mean ol jerk and quote that seriously out of context.

[katiesue]

I got new glasses, I got new glasses!

[Prudence]

I am home. 11 interviews in a day-and-a-half. There appears to be some interest and I have an offer, but I plan to turn it down. Long story, but the offer is the bare minimum commitment on their end and maximum risk on my end, which isn't a match in my book. Plus, other agencies expressed some significant interest and were offering a hell of a lot more.

[Gemini Cricket]

I got new glasses, I got new glasses!
Quick! How many fingers can you see?
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/1647731-The-Six-fingered-man-0.jpg

[katiesue]

Ummm - two???

[alphabassettgrrl]

The Activia commercials make me giggle. I am sad, though, at Jamie Leigh doing commercials for old-people stuff, though.

[CoasterMatt]

I had a craptastic day at work, finding out that two of my favorite coworkers have been let go.

Then I got home, and found out that a longtime online friend has passed away. :(

Judge Judy cheered me up to a certain extent, though - check this out (http://break.com/watch/233184/Judge_Judy_destroys_an_eBay_scammer/)

[JWBear]

I had a craptastic day at work, finding out that two of my favorite coworkers have been let go.

Then I got home, and found out that a longtime online friend has passed away. :(

Judge Judy cheered me up to a certain extent, though - check this out (http://break.com/watch/233184/Judge_Judy_destroys_an_eBay_scammer/)

Go Judy!

[wendybeth]

That rocked, Matt. Totally made my day- sometimes JJ gets on my nerves, but she was right on in this case.:snap:

(Sorry your day sucked so badly, though).

[CoasterMatt]

Yeah, sometimes JJ can be a real pain - but she tore that Ebay scammer a new one. :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Well-deserved rant from the Judge. Normally I don't watch, but I looked at this one.

[wolfy999]

You know you read LoT too much when you have a dream with Thurston in it! I've never even met Thurston yet!

[Prudence]

The teevee died while we were in DL, and I finally gave up and bought a new one today. I had planned to replace our 19" CRT with a comparable CRT, but ended up getting a 32" LCD instead.

I've decided teevees are like Christmas trees - they look small in the store, but then you get them home and ye gods! they're huge! Actually, the 32" is a good size for the spot, although definitely larger than what was there before. If we'd gone any larger, though.....

The DVD portion of our VCR/DVD combo had died, too, so we got a cheap-o DVD player, too. Can't afford the fancypants blu-ray now, but the picture is still pretty good compared to what we had.

[wendybeth]

You know you read LoT too much when you have a dream with Thurston in it! I've never even met Thurston yet!

That's because his adorableness sends powerful vibes through the air, and the sleeping person is especially vulnerable to such things. The only cure is to actually meet him, and then steal him from that tangle-haired redhead he hangs out with.

[Kevy Baby]

You know you read LoT too much when you have a dream with Thurston in it! I've never even met Thurston yet!He and I snuggled for quite a while earlier today. He slept curled in my arms while I read (and Mom was out playing in the heat.

[Gemini Cricket]

There are days when I just sit and think to myself... why aren't I acting right now. Why am I not in some sort of movie or crap TV show or in a play or something... I love doing it... Why am I not doing it...?

[Kevy Baby]

I am posting from NA's computer in Palm Springs.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm posting from an enchilada...

Eh...

[Deebs]

I'm posting from an enchilada...

Eh...

Can you post pictures from that there enchilada? Report to my diary immediately! Waiting for your legs presence...

[MouseWife]

Thurston is at Coachella??? Lucky dog!! ;)

It sounds like you guys are having some real fun. How is the heat treating you? It probably isn't nearly as hot here and I am beat from the heat.

So, I'm outta the loop, who all is there? Is there a thread?

Damnit but I want a laptop. I had promised myself I'd have one before I went back to Yosemite but guess who is going again in a couple of weeks? The Hubster wants to do the Mist Trail and I don't know what else. He is so determined he has booked housekeeping camp!!!

iSm~any tips? I know you don't particularly care for HKC but I think I'd rather stay there than a cabin without a bath because we can have a fire. Oh, and be by the river.

I don't want to see a bear though....saw two last time and four in Tahoe!!!
{where is the head in the sand, cover my eyes smilie???? Or maybe a chicken? :blush: }

NA, didn't you guys go to Yosemite recently, too? Or plan to go up soon?

[Kevy Baby]

Thurston is at Coachella??? Lucky dog!! ;)

It sounds like you guys are having some real fun. How is the heat treating you? It probably isn't nearly as hot here and I am beat from the heat.

So, I'm outta the loop, who all is there? Is there a thread?

<snip>

NA, didn't you guys go to Yosemite recently, too? Or plan to go up soon?NA, €, GD and CP are currently at Coachella. Captain Jack, Ponine, GusGus and I are just out in Palm Springs sharing the house (although Cap Jack used NA's ticket to go to Coachella last night).

It was pretty hot today out here.

There are three threads about the upcoming camping trip. We decided it was easier to do a group in King's Canyon than Yosemite. Here is one of the threads (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=7578&highlight=camp).

[CoasterMatt]

I had another wonderful afternoon walking around the lake, and taking pictures.

I'll put some online as soon as I stop staring at my geese.

[CoasterMatt]

The ducks were cool, too

[MouseWife]

Thank you for the links and the update!!! I feel so informed now. :D

Ah, I think the Kings Canyon dates interfere with the Boy and school. LOL And maybe that big black dick might also....but that is another story entirely.....

So, who is performing tonight? And, who did they see last night????

Gawd, I wanna see some kick ass rock people!!! But, I don't wanna be slammed. Is there slamming going on? Moshing it may be called.

I do not feel sorry for you that it is hot in Palm Springs. :p I would definitely imagine that you have wonderful A/C going on, some nice cold drinks, and, perhaps a pool at your disposal?

I do feel for those at the show during the day, though. Probably why everyone seems to be going at night?

And....CoasterMatt...ummmm....what geese?

Sorry folks, I am sooo hyped on coffee and Rockstar....I'm going to go ping off somewhere.....:eek:

{pretty ducks, CM!!!!}

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Can you post pictures from that there enchilada? Report to my diary immediately! Waiting for your legs presence...

I'd have to consult with Kevy to see if that's possible. . . .

[wendybeth]

There are days when I just sit and think to myself... why aren't I acting right now. Why am I not in some sort of movie or crap TV show or in a play or something... I love doing it... Why am I not doing it...?

So do it. Get busy, mister! And if you can't get a part right away, get back to writing. You are an awesome writer and you should be doing more of it. Better yet, write yourself a part.:D

[Gemini Cricket]

So do it. Get busy, mister! And if you can't get a part right away, get back to writing. You are an awesome writer and you should be doing more of it. Better yet, write yourself a part.:D
Aw shucks.
:blush:
Thanks.

[Gemini Cricket]

Also, I just have to ask.
When will Alan Tudyk propose marriage to me?
We're both Pisces. I hear that works out nicely...

[CoasterMatt]

Here's a couple of the geese...
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/NoPicturesGeese.jpg

For the rest of my day's pictures - head to my photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastermatt/)

[wendybeth]

Also, I just have to ask.
When will Alan Tudyk propose marriage to me?
We're both Pisces. I hear that works out nicely...
Heh heh....I'm a Leo with a Pisces moon. I'm so conflicted- I tend to be more spiritualistic than your typical Leo, but I'm smug about it. (My mom was a hardcore astrologist, so I was raised on this stuff...)

Who is Alan Tudyk?

[katiesue]

So I took Maddy to a Def Leppard concert last night. She says they don't sound like Old Farts.

Stix opened for them - goodness they have an enthusiastic fan base. Who knew? It was Junior High dances in the gym deja-vu.

[MouseWife]

Wow, that sounds like a flashback for sure.

Wasn't there one more band with them?

[JWBear]

...Who is Alan Tudyk?

Here: (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0876138/)

[katiesue]

REO Speedwagon was before Stix - but we were in parking hell so we missed that. What idiot builds a huge venue with only one road in/out of it?

[Chernabog]

Here: (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0876138/)

He was adorable in "Firefly" :) :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Who is Alan Tudyk?
Wash from Firefly, fire-y redhead in Knight's Tale, naked in Death at a Funeral and the doctor in 3:10 to Yuma.
I'm watching Knight's Tale now. I love this movie. So funny and random.
:)

Oh yeah, he was also Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball.
:D

[Kevy Baby]

StixStyx, like the river.

[wendybeth]

Steve the Pirate!!! Garn!

(He is adorable).

[lashbear]

I've just discovered that Original British Marmite is sold over here under the name "Our Mate" Yummy !

[lashbear]

...and why does a cup of tea go cold in 1 minute flat, but a cup of stock takes years to cool off if you need it cold for a recipe ?

[RStar]

I've just discovered that Original British Marmite is sold over here under the name "Our Mate" Yummy !

I thought Marmite was a small furry animal. Unless I'm wrong and they are yummy.....

[katiesue]

Styx, like the river.

See rabid fans ;)

[Kevy Baby]

Susan and I figured out that we were about 1 section away from each other at a Styx concert about a month before we met (22 years ago).

[BDBopper]

Hey y'all How's it going?

Thought I'd check in. Sorry for not being around as much as usual over the past week or two. I've been down in the dumps lately. I hope everyone else has been doing well. :)

[BarTopDancer]

2 classes down, 2 to go.

And I ate way to much today. Bleh.

[wendybeth]

Hey y'all How's it going?

Thought I'd check in. Sorry for not being around as much as usual over the past week or two. I've been down in the dumps lately. I hope everyone else has been doing well. :)

Hey, BD! I was just wondering where you were, then I checked this thread and 'voila'! Sorry you're not feeling great- I hope you feel better asap.:)

[CoasterMatt]

I'm trying out some new ideas for my logo (Nuclear Muffin Test Kitchen) - this was the first thing I whipped up
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/NMTKLogoweb.jpg

[BDBopper]

That is one awesome logo dude! :snap:

[Moonliner]

Tomorrow is Jerrys "Free Cone Day".

That is all.

[alphabassettgrrl]

My honey will finally be home around 2am tonight (tomorrow? I say tonight cuz it won't be morning yet. Kind of. ). For some reason this time was really hard for me to b alone. Normally I don't have a problem. I guess because I was busy with school and have to be here for the hounds and can't go to Disneyland. :)

[Moonliner]

I'm trying out some new ideas for my logo (Nuclear Muffin Test Kitchen) - this was the first thing I whipped up
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/NMTKLogoweb.jpg

It looks cool, but if it was a CAPTCHA I would have failed it.

[Alex]

Yeah, pretty. But only intelligible if you already know what it says.

[MouseWife]

REO Speedwagon was before Stix - but we were in parking hell so we missed that. What idiot builds a huge venue with only one road in/out of it?

This was at the Crickett Wireless {formerly known as Coors?}?

I know you can exit south towards the housing/junkyards to hit up the 905 but I don't know if you can enter that way, too.

Oh my gosh. I live right there. They used to give us a list of the shows so that we could be aware of the 'situations'. Gawd, what a freakin' mess. Couldn't go anywhere and then again when the shows got out. They wouldn't even let people turn into the housing area!!!

For some reason I haven't really been noticing. I think that only means that my life sucks and I don't go anywhere. :(

But, anywho, after shows, we normally leave towards the south. Unless we leave the show early then it isn't too bad.

It is hot today.........what is everyone doing to stay cool? It is also my sons 14th birthday. *sigh* while I love that I don't have to take cupcakes anymore :D it is still a reminder of how old he {I'm} getting.

[alphabassettgrrl]

It was hot enough here yesterday that I actually went looking for a pair of shorts, hoping I could 1- find a pair, and 2- that they would still fit.

Ice in my drink. Ice in the dog water bowl. Open windows and turn on the fan. That's how we stay cool here.

[Snowflake]

Happy Monday everyone! It is a happy Monday, nothing in the systems work today. So high tech, nothing works. At least the internet does, for now!

[blueerica]

Happy Monday everyone! It is a happy Monday, nothing in the systems work today. So high tech, nothing works. At least the internet does, for now!


Wow, same thing here. Our branch in Orlando almost took the day off because of power outages - but they were only dark for a little over an hour, so few actually escaped in time to have a half-Monday.

Our servers are down, and I can't do the important stuff on my plate. So, I'm pulling stuff from the backburners and it's really annoying. Oh well.

[BDBopper]

For some reason I haven't really been noticing. I think that only means that my life sucks and I don't go anywhere. :(

I feel your pain. Story of my life most of the time


It is hot today.........what is everyone doing to stay cool? It is also my sons 14th birthday. *sigh* while I love that I don't have to take cupcakes anymore :D it is still a reminder of how old he {I'm} getting.

Happy birthday to your son. Not sure if it is easier or not but I didn't like cupcakes too much so Mom brought in a cookie cake when I had a Birthday in Elementary School Ahhh good times!

[Morrigoon]

I hope the catering guy with the lunches comes by soon. I'm starving!

[MouseWife]

alphabassettgrrl~ went clothes shopping yesterday as well, trying to find capris, not shorts not long jeans. Well, I don't think my body was made for them.

I put ice in the cat and dogs dishes this a.m.

Thank you for the birthday wishes for the boy!! Umm...I gave in {quickly} and allowed him to stay home from school, so, neither cookies or cupcakes {but now I want a chocolate chip cookie!!}. Dad called to wish him a happy birthday and asked him if he wanted to stay home. Testing is finished for him so he is here. I am going to try and get him out of the house for a spell.

But, that goes back to the shared pain we have, I rarely seem to get out of here unless there is something really important going on. And, I find it easy to stay home and take care of things here as opposed to heading out and making my own fun.

Wah. Must get a life!!!

[blueerica]

How funny that people catch their own mistakes (that they've used time and time again) in a document they figured I wrote - when I only copied/pasted it. Har har...

Surely enough, they were mistakes that I could have caught, but I was led to believe that using these documents on this relatively unimportant document would be enough, so I didn't check because... well, it's been good enough for 9 different uses, right?

;)

But yeah, part of me still says I should have caught it.

[BarTopDancer]

My kitty Tigger is going to play with catch the bugs Lyra today. He's 22. :(

[Gn2Dlnd]

It is hot today.........what is everyone doing to stay cool?


Well, yesterday I worked outside all day in my Magic Heat-Magnifying Tent selling ThinKrisps. Today, I'm collecting orders, and will soon be on my way to the kitchen, where I will bake hot, melty, crispy, cheesy ThinKrisps.

Who wants to bring me a cooling beverage? :cheers:

[MouseWife]

Well, yesterday I worked outside all day in my Magic Heat-Magnifying Tent selling ThinKrisps. Today, I'm collecting orders, and will soon be on my way to the kitchen, where I will bake hot, melty, crispy, cheesy ThinKrisps.

Who wants to bring me a cooling beverage? :cheers:

Oh man. I would but I think I am too far away from your kitchen.

My sincere sympathies. Do you have a fan you can put right on you? When I am in the kitchen {and this is a rare occassion} and it is hot, I must have a fan. Either one in the window or a stand up fan.

[Kevy Baby]

I would, but I really don't like you that much :p

Seriously, I wish logistics allowed me to do so. It has been a while since I've scene you.

[Mousey Girl]

I have decided that I am buying something for the house with my rebate thingy. My recliner is in serious need of retirement. Instead of buying a new, single person, recliner, I am getting a dual relcining loveseat.

[katiesue]

So I'm at Target yesterday and there's this teenaged kid in front of me with the boxers/jeans below your butt thing happening. And I'm walking behind him and just trying to figure out how he keeps the pants up? He was doing a bit of a knock-kneed walk. Presumeably because this is the only way to walk with your pants wasteline around your upper thighs. But seriously how do you keep the actual pants from totally falling off?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Cinch 'em.

[Snowflake]

So I'm at Target yesterday and there's this teenaged kid in front of me with the boxers/jeans below your butt thing happening. And I'm walking behind him and just trying to figure out how he keeps the pants up? He was doing a bit of a knock-kneed walk. Presumeably because this is the only way to walk with your pants wasteline around your upper thighs. But seriously how do you keep the actual pants from totally falling off?

heh, my first thought was velcro (ouch)

[CoasterMatt]

The temperature in here hasn't gone over 68 degrees today... I love this place.

[CoasterMatt]

Yeah, pretty. But only intelligible if you already know what it says.
Yeah, that's what I thought.

This is really a first draft, and it's more for something that would be used as a case badge than anything else.

[alphabassettgrrl]

BTD- **hugs**

MW- I'm not sure Capris actually look good on anyone. But I guess as long as they're comfy go for it. I think I might have to buy a pair of shorts for the cruise. Normally I wear jeans all summer long but we will be in Panama... hotter there I suspect.

Gn2DL- best of luck keeping cool!!! I wish I were close enough to bring you a thermos of something cold.

What is it with dogs and ice cubes? My boy dog absolutely adores ice cubes. He pushes them out of the bowl onto the floor and then eats all of them. He can't walk away from 'em. My girl likes them, but she can walk away sometimes. Especially if she thinks she should be getting a cookie.

[lashbear]

Today, I will soon be on my way to the kitchen, where I will bake hot, melty, crispy, cheesy ThinKrisps.

You can keep cooler if you do it with no clothes on !

[Kevy Baby]

You can keep cooler if you do it with no clothes on !Yeah, but I suspect that he wears pants for the same reason one wears pants when cooking bacon.

[MouseWife]

Yeah, but I suspect that he wears pants for the same reason one wears pants when cooking bacon.

Oh, the memories that brings up. Bacon grease burns are not pretty.

alphabassettgrrl~LOL I think are right there!! Hey, I haven't been around so I didn't realize you are going on a cruise!! Have fun! I suspect as well it will be more hot in Panama, maybe more humid? Some gauze type shirts might be in order. I've been looking for those, too, but, again, I don't like how they look on me. I think I just need to think if I feel good then wear it, right? Why suffer?

katiesue~ those pants. You do wonder how they manage? I mean, what if they have to run out of the way of a car or something? Now, like abg and I were talking about clothes and comfort, those clothes can not, seriously, be comfortable. Did they forget how much fun it is to be able to walk unencumbered? Like, when they got out of diapers? Geesh!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Oh, the memories that brings up. Bacon grease burns are not pretty.Especially on outdoor plumbing.

[MouseWife]

I guess that is why my mom never cooked bacon in the buff.....

[Morrigoon]

Ugh. I just did a Comparative Market Analysis on my own home. Depressing.

(On the bright side, we're hoping it helps us get our property taxes reduced!)

[Kevy Baby]

Lobster Ravioli for lunch that someone else paid for: yummy!

[Moonliner]

Lobster Ravioli for lunch that someone else paid for: yummy!

What no bacon? Cheap bastards.

[Morrigoon]

Oooh snap! Now I want bacon.

[Alex]

I guess that is why my mom never cooked bacon in the buff.....

Can't say I've ever cooked it naked, but I have cooked bacon without a shirt on. As someone who enjoys a bit of pain I found it a pleasant experience.

[MouseWife]

Ooo, what degree burn is that?

Ah, so, a gift of those candles whose wax doesn't burn skin would be wasted on you, dear? ;)

[BarTopDancer]

This is my Tigger. We got him when I was 8 from our vet. Someone hit him, took him to the vet and never came back. Our vet fixed him up and kept him as their office cat. I befriended him after spending many days at the vet while my mom and the vet took care of my parents other cat (named Mench) who had feline leukemia. A few weeks after Mench went to kitty heaven I begged my parents for another kitty and we brought Tigger home. Tigger was skittish and not to fond of 8 y/o kids. He loved my mom and followed her around the house. He would sit and stare at my mom's spot on the couch until she sat down and he could sit on her lap. When she would go to Canada he would wander around lost, looking for her. Today Tigger went to the big mousefest in the sky. My mom goes to Canada on Wednesday. I think he knew and wanted my mom to be there with him.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1418/1000021fx1.jpg

[wolfy999]

Big hugs from the Wolfpack....Tigger will be missed I'm sure.

[JWBear]

<HUGS> :(

[Mousey Girl]

BTD- **hugs**

MW- I'm not sure Capris actually look good on anyone. But I guess as long as they're comfy go for it. I think I might have to buy a pair of shorts for the cruise. Normally I wear jeans all summer long but we will be in Panama... hotter there I suspect.

Gn2DL- best of luck keeping cool!!! I wish I were close enough to bring you a thermos of something cold.

What is it with dogs and ice cubes? My boy dog absolutely adores ice cubes. He pushes them out of the bowl onto the floor and then eats all of them. He can't walk away from 'em. My girl likes them, but she can walk away sometimes. Especially if she thinks she should be getting a cookie.

The rats like icecubes too. But, man, is it ever cold when they are eating them on my lap.

[aerobrea]

:( so sorry to hear about your tigger.
i know how hard it is when a special family member passes away. life goes on but the memories stay forever.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Tigger was lucky to have you in his life.

[wendybeth]

I'm sorry about Tigger, BTD. How is your mom doing? It's got to be hard after having the little guy for so long.:(

[cirquelover]

I'm so sorry BTD, it's so hard to lose a furry loved one. He was a beautiful cat, I love his markings! It sounds like he lived a long happy life , thanks to your family.

[katiesue]

Oh BTD - I'm so sorry about Tigger :(

[mousepod]

Sad to hear the news, BTD. I'm glad that he was as loved as he was during his life.

[CoasterMatt]

Sorry to hear about Tigger. :(

[BDBopper]

So Sorry BTD about the loss of Tigger. He was one loved cat. What a blessing he was in your life.

[lashbear]

Kitty. :(

[Chernabog]

Oh BTD I am sorry to hear about Tigger :( :( Hope you feel better soon.

[Morrigoon]

*hugs* Sucks to lose a loved one, but it sounds like he had a pretty long happy life.

[Not Afraid]

I was sorry to learn about Tigger today. He did pretty well for an oldster for quite a while. He was a very lucky boy to have found your family and had a good long life being much loved. I know he will be greatly missed as well.

[Morrigoon]

Sooo...

Having seen my sis-in-law yesterday, I told her I'd also come up tonight to visit (she's at the Grand Cal). So, knowing I'd be coming up there, you'd think at some point in the evening, she might check her cell, yes? No. I drove all the way up there and never reached her.

Luckily, I'd brought Sohrshah with me, so we went off to the Cheesecake Factory and had a grand time of it.

But I'm still cheesed off.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I can't believe I'm flying out tomorrow night and heading to Walt Disney World.

[Morrigoon]

Lucky duck.

[Stan4dSteph]

Just got the new Coldplay single, "Violet Hill." It's available as a free download today and for a whole week before it's released.

www.coldplay.com

[Strangler Lewis]

BTD: Very sorry to hear about your cat.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Me too, BTD - it's always difficult to lose a loved pet. So sorry to hear it.

[BDBopper]

I can't believe I'm flying out tomorrow night and heading to Walt Disney World.

Have an awesome time. Will you have access to a computer while you are there? Bon Voyage.

[Kevy Baby]

Luckily, I'd brought Sohrshah with me, so we went off to the Cheesecake Factory and had a grand time of it.

But I'm still cheesed off.So you were cheesed off at the Cheesecake Factory? You should have brought the Cheeseman and made it a trifecta.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Very sorry to hear of the loss of Tigger, BTD. :( Sounds like your paths crossed when you both needed them to the most and that you brought a lot of joy into each other's lives. Sounds like he was one lucky little kitty. My heart goes out to you.

[Prudence]

So, what's up with the "alleged" liquid rule for carry-on luggage?

On the way to MA I was an idiot and packed my 4.8oz hair gel (not that it mattered in the heat) in my carry-on. In the quart bag, but still over the 3oz limit. (Pru's late night reasoning: I'm checking luggage this time, so unlike my WV trip I don't have to transfer some gel into a smaller container to meet TSA restrictions - I can just take the whole container! And then I put that whole container in the carry-on....) What happened? Nothing. Me and my illicit hair gel both flew coach to LGB.

Then on my way home from DC I forgot that I had packed a 20oz soda in the front pocket of my carry-on to drink after interviews and while waiting for a cab to the airport. I found it when I opened the front pocket to get out a book. To read. While sitting at the gate. After going through security. 20oz of mediocre ginger ale.

I'm starting to think this "3-1-1" thing is a hoax.

[Kevy Baby]

After going through security. 20oz of mediocre ginger ale.

I'm starting to think this "3-1-1" thing is a hoax.Mediocre drinks do not fall under the rule - it is only quality beverages that cause a problem.

[Not Afraid]

Terrorists forget how to cause terror after about 6 months. No need to worry any more.

[Moonliner]

So, what's up with the "alleged" liquid rule for carry-on luggage?

On the way to MA I was an idiot and packed my 4.8oz hair gel (not that it mattered in the heat) in my carry-on. In the quart bag, but still over the 3oz limit. (Pru's late night reasoning: I'm checking luggage this time, so unlike my WV trip I don't have to transfer some gel into a smaller container to meet TSA restrictions - I can just take the whole container! And then I put that whole container in the carry-on....) What happened? Nothing. Me and my illicit hair gel both flew coach to LGB.

Then on my way home from DC I forgot that I had packed a 20oz soda in the front pocket of my carry-on to drink after interviews and while waiting for a cab to the airport. I found it when I opened the front pocket to get out a book. To read. While sitting at the gate. After going through security. 20oz of mediocre ginger ale.

I'm starting to think this "3-1-1" thing is a hoax.

Please refer to this wikipedia article:

Security Theater. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_theater)

[Morrigoon]

So you were cheesed off at the Cheesecake Factory? You should have brought the Cheeseman and made it a trifecta.
Damn! You're right!

[Not Afraid]

My new housecleaner was supposed to come today. My house is filled with luggage and other vacation ephemera. She called this morning to confirm and suggested we move it to next week.

Bless her.

[Snowflake]

So.....I think I want to get a 2nd kitty, so Tango has a buddy to play with. How hard is it to integrate a new cat to the household?

[wendybeth]

Depends. Does Tango want a new buddy? Some cats like being only kitties- I think Samwise would be perfectly happy if the other two disappeared. Still, more than one kitty is fun, and Tango will adjust even if he initially acts cranky.

[Not Afraid]

Tango is a she and I find that female cats are crankier than male cats when it comes to integration. However, Tango HAS lived with another cat, so she may be OK. Go with a kitten and try a male. (Orange boys are usually a good choice. ;))

[Ghoulish Delight]

So.....I think I want to get a 2nd kitty, so Tango has a buddy to play with. How hard is it to integrate a new cat to the household?Just invite Lisa to stay over for a bit, a new one will appear before you even know it.

[Not Afraid]

Hell, I'll even bring one along!

[Alex]

My experience is that they'll always find a way to live together with tearing each other to shreds but that they don't always come to enjoy the existence of the other.

Our worst cases were always introducing kittens to older cats but I've heard other people say that is the best way to go. Once, our existing cat never acted aggressively or put out by the new cat. She just started peeing all over the house (and, worst of all, frequently into the stove burners). Because of the timing we though it was the new cat until she was caught in the act.

It stopped immediately when we passed the cat on to another family. (This vengeful pee-er was the same cat that figured out all on her own and very late in life, with absolutely no prompting form us, to pee in the toilet.)


Unfortunately there really isn't any way to know how it will go since it so depends on the personalities involved and frequently a few days of tenseness before they decide to like each other (if they do).

[Snowflake]

Tango is a she and I find that female cats are crankier than male cats when it comes to integration. However, Tango HAS lived with another cat, so she may be OK. Go with a kitten and try a male. (Orange boys are usually a good choice. ;))

Yes, Tango had a brother (God rest his little kitty soul). I definitely want a male, hmmm, orange kitteh, hmmmmm.

[Snowflake]

Hell, I'll even bring one along!

This does not surprise me in the least! :D

[Kevy Baby]

Hell, I'll even bring one along!

This does not surprise me in the least! :DWhat WILL surprise you is when she shows up with three cats and a pug.

[BDBopper]

So.....I think I want to get a 2nd kitty, so Tango has a buddy to play with. How hard is it to integrate a new cat to the household?

I guess it depends on the individual case but for our family it was not much trouble at all. About ten years ago we adopted an orange cat, Flash. We named him Flash because he could really run! Of course there was the usual territory battles between Flahs and our other cat, Tiger but they became fast friends.

[BDBopper]

Let it be known that LSPoorEeyorick gets visible mojo for her awesome new avatar! :snap: :snap: Yea...I dig the hot chick....ALOT! :D

[Alex]

There is a tinge and sadness about the following sequence of events:

First, an email announcing a going-away gathering and snacks for so-and-so.

Second, about 20 minutes later, another email explaining who so-and-so is.

[lashbear]

There is a tinge and sadness about the following sequence of events:

First, an email announcing a going-away gathering and snacks for so-and-so.

Second, about 20 minutes later, another email explaining who so-and-so is.
was there a third one with the menu for the drinks and snacks, and asking for a contribution ?

[Not Afraid]

Why am I not patient eough to let glue dry?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to bid you all a fond "Til We Meet Again." I'm offline for my time in Florida and that's a good thing. ;) At my birthday dinner I will reflect fondly on the past birthday fun, especially Alice jumping up and down. :)

See a few of you there and for the rest, until next time...

"Now it's time to say goodbye, to all our company...."

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Let it be known that LSPoorEeyorick gets visible mojo for her awesome new avatar! :snap: :snap: Yea...I dig the hot chick....ALOT! :D

Why thank you! Her name is Hilda, and she's the world's only real plus-sized pin-up girl. They still release Hilda calendars, I believe. (She figures, sort of, into my screenplay.)

ETA: More Hilda (http://members.cox.net/michael_s_ryan/index.html).

[Kevy Baby]

Good riddance!

Er, um... Bon Voyage!

[Disneyphile]

Have a safe trip!

[lashbear]

Have a trip on Expedition Everest for me !

...as if you wouldn't...

[CoasterMatt]

Drink lots of Beverly, you lousy bastard :D

[Chernabog]

Have fun Bornieo!!! IoA/USF on the 9th, so lets connect!!!

[Tom]

BTD -
So sorry about Tigger. But he was lucky to have you and your mom in his life, and reading about him reminds me how lucky I am to have the cat who is sitting in front of my monitor as I try to type this.

[BDBopper]

Why am I not patient eough to let glue dry?

Because it is too boring to watch it dry! LOL