Soooo....

[JWBear]

I thought it was kinda quiet in here lately.... ;)

[Snowflake]

I launched my Arbonne business on Monday night and it was a blast. However, being the first time, it took a lot of brain energy - but it is so worth it. I'm very excited about the potential.


We miss you, too.

So, tell me about Arbonne.

[Disneyphile]

I'm getting a chance to do a charity shoot with some Hollywood big wigs in a couple weeks.

SOMEONE PINCH ME!!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! :D

(Now, if only it was paid work... but, hey, it's high-exposure charity stuff, and really great connections.)

[Gemini Cricket]

Yay, DP!
:)

[Prudence]

I'm sitting here at my desk and there's some sort of speechifying going on on the steps outside my window. Talking, applause, etc. Then, I realize that the voice sounds really familiar. I peek out the window - yup, there's a senator outside. I could have spit on the top of her head.

[JWBear]

They started putting a new, pungently rose scented, soap in the soap dispensers here at work. Now the bathrooms all smell like a cheap Texas whorehouse.

[lashbear]

I've never been in a Cheap Texas Whorehouse, so I wouldn't know.


A Cheap Sydney Warehouse, yes.



Oh, and NA: I believe the threshold with you is 10 minutes absence from the LoT = MIA, yes ? :p

[Morrigoon]

I'm back!

And still unemployed.

[Snowflake]

I'm back!

And still unemployed.

Yeah, and I just read you LJ and I'm so sorry.

Sucks, wish I could help! :(

[mousepod]

Just got around to throwing a ton of photos up to my Flickr account. Here are a couple of shots from the Louis XIV show at The Viper Room last weekend. (Can you tell that NA thought the bass player was a hottie?)

spoilered to expedite load time.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2631186497_eedd8a7e6e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2631188265_cf5695ff4f.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2632017160_b8e16752be.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2631190223_621c071977.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2631197219_7e1ea31e05.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2631579169_b58ab30ccf.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Today, I treated myself and bought Nina Simone's Anthology on CD. Amy Who-house? Man, I love her. Yeah, she apparently was a homophobe, but she's dead now... can't do any harm now... :D

[JWBear]

I LOVE Nina Simone!!!

(Too bad about the 'phobe bit. I did not know that.)


(ETA: I'm listening to her right now. I love having my iPod at work)

[Not Afraid]

Man, do I love to look at that bass player.

[Deebs]

Man, do I love to look at that bass player.

Oh my! He reminds me of another someone we all know, who was a rock star in his former life.

[lashbear]

Oh my! He reminds me of another someone we all know, who was a rock star in his former life.
:confused:

[Gemini Cricket]

The hills are alive with the sound of music!!!

:) :) :)

That is all.

[lashbear]

what? so someone here was a rock star who appeared in the Sound Of Music ??

If needs be, I can be PM'd. ?!?!?!?!

[3894]

If needs be, I can be PM'd. ?!?!?!?!

So intriguing, dag nab it.

We watched "Lars and the Real Girl" last night. You should put it in your queue.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Yeah, I raved about it last year - was definitely in my top three (with The Orphanage and Persepolis.)

[Snowflake]

So intriguing, dag nab it.

We watched "Lars and the Real Girl" last night. You should put it in your queue.

Doing so now, thank you.

[wolfy999]

Went to Knott's yesterday...and surprisingly had a blast. Finally Wolfette has done extreme rides and loves them!

[Kevy Baby]

I have been wanting to get to Knotts for a while now. It's been about 20 or so years the last time we went was when Susan and I were first dating - we used to get in for free because a friend of hers worked there at the time.

[Gemini Cricket]

So intriguing, dag nab it.

We watched "Lars and the Real Girl" last night. You should put it in your queue.
I saw the DVD cover yesterday and thought, awww he's so cute I should see that one.
:)

[BarTopDancer]

Went to Knott's yesterday...and surprisingly had a blast. Finally Wolfette has done extreme rides and loves them!

Did you go on Xcelerator?

I have been wanting to get to Knotts for a while now. It's been about 20 or so years the last time we went was when Susan and I were first dating - we used to get in for free because a friend of hers worked there at the time.

I went a few weeks ago. It went waaaaaay down hill. We also went during school field trip week. It was horrible. And security... they would yell at everyone for anything. I felt like I was in school again.

One thing I noticed (that they can't really help due to the nature of the rides) is that the lines are so long because they can only put one car on the track.

I think Disneyland spoiled me. Shaded queues, security that doesn't yell at you, a park that I know my way around...

[wolfy999]

Did everything but Excelerator and Boomerang....only because Wolfette's equilibrium got knocked off by Revolucion, so she chickened out on those two. Rode Silver Bullet 4 times and I know she would have gladly kept riding that until closing.

Every ride was a walk-on (economy is showing here also). But they still took a long time to load. Heck on Montezuma's revenge we didn't even have an employee at the loading area! Park was clean, the employees were friendly, (but not knowledgable about the where about of things....bathrooms, smoking areas ((one just said smoke anywhere))etc.).

We were tempted to buy Annual Passes (but decided once a year will probably be enough), since they are so cheap. $90.00 for adult and $60.00 for a kid, can't beat that. But where the entrance is cheap they made up in food costs...OMG! $30.00 for two of us for lunch at Panda Express!

[Snowflake]

Thanks again to LoT, I'm no longer in a cranky mood. :cheers:

[Not Afraid]

Kittens anyone?

[Snowflake]

OMG, I am dying of teh cuteness

[JWBear]

Oh no, Lisa.... Please tell me you didn't!

[Not Afraid]

Yes, they are my latest rescues. I can't seem to get away from the rescue business.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

"Now is the time to pick up the pace if you expect to get far away from something that presents only danger to you and yours."

My horoscope for the day... sooooo, what? Nuclear blast? Maybe a boulder?

[katiesue]

I've been to Social Security and DMV so now I'm officially back to being a McQueen - woo hoo!!

[cirquelover]

I think NA was in my yard taking pics, except you missed two! Gary has a new batch of kittens from his homeless, tailless kitty that showed up this winter.

[JWBear]

It's hard to post on LoT when you are curled in a fetal position under your desk, with your office door barracaded shut......

[Brigitte]

!!!

[Morrigoon]

Wow, those people take their training schedules seriously! Poor JWB!

[Disneyphile]

Aaaargh.

I'm working on background textures for my new main site, and I want dark rusty metal.

So far, completely by accident, I've accomplished virtual chocolate and something that looks like real fur. They both look amazing, but I can't use 'em for my site. Ugh.

Back to the drawing board. Literally.

[JWBear]

Wow, those people take their training schedules seriously! Poor JWB!

No, that settled down.

There are zombies out there... And they are emitting strong anti-hedons.

[Morrigoon]

Oh dear... are they dressed in Gold lame and having elbow sex with their hideous sisters too?

[Not Afraid]

Surely bottle fed kittens will end up being sweet and find good homes.....right?

[Morrigoon]

As long as you don't name them "Emmy" ;) Right Dphile?

j/k... I would think bottle fed would be wonderful companions

[Disneyphile]

Emmy was once sweet and precious. I was there the day her little eyes opened. Little did I know that those eyes opened upon a world that she intended to overthrow and dominate behind a facade of cuteness.

Don't let anyone be fooled by these two cute and precious rescues. The furry little demons are probably hoping for a hostile takeover someday. ;)

In the meantime, someone should adopt them though. :D

Oh, and does anyone need a dark brown granite texture? I just created one of those too. :rolleyes:

[Alex]

Pixel was bottle fed (found abandoned in a gas station parking lot before she'd been weened).

She's a perfectly nice cat. Just not very touchy or the other behaviors that are viewed as affection in cats (she likes being around us, just not generally touching us).

[Not Afraid]

I think it is more of a "girl thing" with cats. I find more often than not that girl kitties are a bit more stand-offish. Of course, the "breed" has something to do with it as well. At the moment, the Tortie is the friendliest and whines less than the black boy. However, in my experience, Torties can be a bit of a bitch (as can Calicos) - again, they are always girls. I think the only reason Calliope isn't quite the queen bitch (yet) is that she's a "wild" breed mix and those tend to be more friendly and a lot more curious. Or, maybe it's just that Calliope is a brat.

Anyways, the kittens are about 4 weeks old. They will probably live with us for a few weeks until they are ready to go to new homes. I'm sure someone will take them if I put the word out.

[Prudence]

Every time I put on a first coat of paint I have that panic that zomg! It's going to be hideous! Why did I do this?! But then the second coat makes everything better.

[wolfy999]

Emmy is an Angel......hehe!

[Mousey Girl]

Bleh. I am tired of the hotness. When will summer be over??

I just got done cleaning the rodent condo. The babies were not happy when I stuffed them in the little travel cage, but I can't trust them to be good without supervision. 2 of the 3 older ones promptly went to my side of the couch and fell asleep in a sheet. The other kept checking to see what I was doing. Everyone is currently raiding the food dishes and playing around.

The 3 babies are doing really well...for the most part. Blinkie has got to be the most hyper rat I have ever had. It is only a matter of time before she decides to become our new floor rat. She is already jumping all over the place and climbs everything she can find (especially me).

I came home from work today to see 3 noses sticking up out of the hammock. Closer inspection revealed 3 more noses. That was the first time I have seen all 6 curled up together.

After seeing the kitty pics NA posted, I had to look at the condo to remind myself why I don't have cats.

[LashStoat]

"Now is the time to pick up the pace if you expect to get far away from something that presents only danger to you and yours."

My horoscope for the day... sooooo, what? Nuclear blast? Maybe a boulder?

Dear Bornieo,

Quick - buy a lead-lined fridge, a set of roller blades and a hard hat !!!

...or perhaps they meant the "LoT"... :D

Love and hugs,

The Stoat.

[LashStoat]

I've been to Social Security and DMV so now I'm officially back to being a McQueen - woo hoo!!

Dear KatieSue,

On behalf of all the Queens, (Mc or not), we welcome you to this fair city, of which we now present the key.

You will need to sign the EULA (End User License Agreement) and there will be a $50.00 deposit. Oh.. and you need to have it back by C.O.B tomorrow.

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

[LashStoat]

Aaaargh.

I'm working on background textures for my new main site, and I want dark rusty metal.

So far, completely by accident, I've accomplished virtual chocolate and something that looks like real fur. They both look amazing, but I can't use 'em for my site. Ugh.

Back to the drawing board. Literally.

Dear Disneyphile,

Will any of these do...and don't forget you can skew colours and laminate layers to really grime 'em up.

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

[LashStoat]

No, that settled down.

There are zombies out there... And they are emitting strong anti-hedons.

Dear JWB,

Why are there zombies emitting strong anti-hardons outside your door?

Have you been invaded by a group of Viagrettes* carrying cold teaspoons?

For God sake man - stand up and be counted...but make sure you get out from under the desk first.

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

*Viagrettes: Folk who are opposed to Viagra.

[Morrigoon]

The next time I get the "brilliant" idea to go on Splash Mountain....


...yeah.

There were two of us, so as we're in line, they come up asking for two. Wanna guess which seats we got?

[wendybeth]

One of the two I usually get?

(Just ask anyone here- I'm doomed to get soaked on that damned ride, every time.)

[Morrigoon]

Let's just say the boat was frontloaded

[wendybeth]

It's hard to post on LoT when you are curled in a fetal position under your desk, with your office door barracaded shut......

Posting on the LoT whilst corporate zombies are attacking should be an Olympic sport.

[CoasterMatt]

BRAINS!!!

[lashbear]

Just ask anyone here- I'm doomed to get soaked on that damned ride, every time.
If you find it that scary, you could try incontinence pads.... :evil:

[MouseWife]

this zombie talk cracks me up~

I finally found my daughters' myspace and she has a really freaky picture of our cat with her mouth wide open in a yawn and she has written above it "BRAINS!!!"

Cracked me up but then I became afraid of my cat.....:eek:

[Kevy Baby]

Bleh. I am tired of the hotness. When will summer be over??September 22

[Gemini Cricket]

I thought this was funny...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/01AwcAX1hzLQUAAAABAAAAAAAAAAA.jpg

[MouseWife]

That is funny, GC.

Um, I read this somewhere, I forget where. It was about camping and bears. It mentioned two foods that you should not cook around bears as it totally attracted them....I forget the first one but the second, was of course, bacon.

Of course.

[Capt Jack]

cant really blame 'em

[lashbear]

That is funny, GC.

Um, I read this somewhere, I forget where. It was about camping and bears. It mentioned two foods that you should not cook around bears as it totally attracted them....I forget the first one but the second, was of course, bacon.

Of course.

Well, it's a good thing we have the Case of MRE Bacon - totally pre-cooked ! :D

[Morrigoon]

Oh wow... the most amazingly ugly couch EVAH!

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/741186152.html

Ironically, I could see it being revived with the right upholstery and in the right setting. But in its current form.... whoa.

[3894]

Oh wow... the most amazingly ugly couch EVAH!


And it looks so awkward to sit in, too. It's so low to the ground, as if it were missing legs.

We're looking for a sofa, maybe something like this little number (http://www.sundancecatalog.com/PRODUCT/Furniture/Living+Room/44881.html). Now, if only someone on Craig's List were giving one away ...

[JWBear]

Oh wow... the most amazingly ugly couch EVAH!

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/741186152.html

Ironically, I could see it being revived with the right upholstery and in the right setting. But in its current form.... whoa.

Eww....

[Disneyphile]

I want to buy one of these (http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Inflatable-Outdoor-Air-Castle-Bouncer-House/2594226/product.html?fp=f&siteid=PvTvb1zzm2o-TrKrWcjG6pHWVV.50HMnKA&cid=132780) for the next Swank Camp.

[Morrigoon]

Helen, looking at your link, I wouldn't be surprised if the ugly couch has screw holes on its underside for legs.

[Morrigoon]

OTOH, there's some great free stuff too. I am VERY tempted by these little beauties:

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/743468523.html

[JWBear]

I want to buy one of these (http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Inflatable-Outdoor-Air-Castle-Bouncer-House/2594226/product.html?fp=f&siteid=PvTvb1zzm2o-TrKrWcjG6pHWVV.50HMnKA&cid=132780) for the next Swank Camp.

Nononononono.... Our white trash neighbors have one of those in their driveway.

[Disneyphile]

Completely off-topic (like that's possible in this thread...):

I just have to say that the people of LoT actually have a lot of class, and don't behave like a high school class.

That is all. :)

[Gemini Cricket]

What-ever! You're totally making me late for homeroom.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Completely off-topic (like that's possible in this thread...):

I just have to say that the people of LoT actually have a lot of class, and don't behave like a high school class.

That is all. :)You must be new here.

[BarTopDancer]

I just have to say that the people of LoT actually have a lot of class

It's just not all high.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm picking up a thread from elsewhere here because I do not want to derail that thread, nor do I want to start a new thread.

I posted this in the "American Story" thread about my Great Aunt.

...the "baby" being born in 1905, currently living in Seattle and would be happy to tell you all about those 103 (and a half) years in between.
I'm dumbstruck.

10 minutes after I posted this, my mother called. My Aunt Raie, of whom I just wrote above, died sometime last night or this morning.

At 76, she moved to Redmond Washington. In short time, she became friends with the mayor and an influential and well respected member of her community. She lived her life believing that "only boring people get bored" and never once chose to sit back and do nothing.

And I made no joke when I said she'd be happy to tell you about it. While her body finally made her last couple of years physically problematic, she never lost an ounce of her wits. Or her desire to share it with you.

She will be missed. I'll have a cup of proper tea tonight for you. I just wish I could read the leaves.

[Kevy Baby]

My Aunt Raie, of whom I just wrote above, died sometime last night or this morning.I am sorry to hear about this GD: my condolences.

[Gemini Cricket]

My condolences, GD.
:(

[wolfy999]

I'll be happy if I make it half way to what your Aunt did.

Hugs from the Wolfpack..and may that cup of tea be the best you've ever had!

[Disneyphile]

I'll raise my next tea to her, GD. She sounds like an awesome woman.

[BarTopDancer]

So sorry GD!

If you have of her knowledge to share I know I'd love to hear it, and I'm probably not the only one.

[€uroMeinke]

Condolences GD - but I'm glad you shared a touch of her story with us so it might be told again.

[lashbear]

Treasure those stories, GD !

I want to buy one of these (http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Inflatable-Outdoor-Air-Castle-Bouncer-House/2594226/product.html?fp=f&siteid=PvTvb1zzm2o-TrKrWcjG6pHWVV.50HMnKA&cid=132780) for the next Swank Camp.
Forget that, let's have THIS:
http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/3/L11290431.jpg

:D

[Not Afraid]

I'm sorry to hear about your Aunt, GD.

[Deebs]

GD, my sympathy.

Your aunt sounds like a pretty swanky lady. I'm sorry she's gone and would have loved to hear some of her stories. What a fabulous long life she had.

Enjoy that tea.

[Morrigoon]

Sorry to hear that, GD, but your bringing her up before knowing she'd passed just goes to show how significant a life she did lead.

[RStar]

GD, your aunt sounds like quite a lady. I hope she is remembered as much as she will be missed.

And yes, do treasure those storries.

I remember pushing my grandad around in a wheelchair at DL back in the 1970's just a few years before he passed away. He was born in 1889, and was telling me about the first time he saw a "Horseless Carrige". He and a friend had stopped for the night at a stable at the side of the road. They tended to their horses and laid down on the hay and went to sleep. They hadn't noticed that two stalls over a car had parked for the night (old habbits die hard, I suppose;) ). Well early in the morning they awoke to this loud noise that startled them and the horses. They jumped up to see this catraption pulling away down the road.

Remember the stories- and pass them on.

[BarTopDancer]

Cindy has a scary avatar! :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

Cindy has a scary avatar! :(
It's just Mr. Blobby.

[Morrigoon]

BLOBBYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!


Hehehe.

[JWBear]

Seriously, Cindy... What's up with that avie. It's even freaking me out!

[CoasterMatt]

Lego Indiana Jones RAWKS!, that's all I can say right now.

[BarTopDancer]

It's just Mr. Blobby.

BLOBBYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!


Hehehe.

SCARY!!!!!!


Seriously, Cindy... What's up with that avie. It's even freaking me out!

And you're the one who posted a super scary clown before after I said how much I hated clowns. Which I really hope you don't ever post again. :(

[Not Afraid]

Be warned. You are about to be regaled with kitten pics.

[3894]

Be warned. You are about to be regaled with kitten pics.

In 5 ... 4 ... 3.... 2 ... incoming kitten pics! :cool:

Yesterday, we worked on getting Jack the beagle more used to riding in the car. We drove around the countryside, past roads with names like Beaver Dam and Goose Creek, past a paper mill that is about to close and wipe out a little town, past a flock of sandhill cranes in a cranberry bog.

Soon, Jack relaxed and began to enjoy himself. We stopped several times for him to stretch his legs and - most importantly for a beagle - sniff around. On the homestretch, the white noise of a car in motion lulled him to sleep.

Yes, Jack the beagle is my baby. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Helen_3894/knitting670.jpg

[JWBear]

SCARY!!!!!!




And you're the one who posted a super scary clown before after I said how much I hated clowns. Which I really hope you don't ever post again. :(

Here's the scariest clown of them all:
http://www.collegecandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/28/bush_nov_8_2006.jpg

:evil: :evil:

[wolfy999]

For those of you who are familiar with Micechat (or once were)....Dustysage asked Fishbulb to marry him....his answer was "of course".

Note: Disneyland was not crowded today at all.

[NickO'Time]

In 5 ... 4 ... 3.... 2 ... incoming kitten pics! :cool:

Yesterday, we worked on getting Jack the beagle more used to riding in the car. We drove around the countryside, past roads with names like Beaver Dam and Goose Creek, past a paper mill that is about to close and wipe out a little town, past a flock of sandhill cranes in a cranberry bog.

Soon, Jack relaxed and began to enjoy himself. We stopped several times for him to stretch his legs and - most importantly for a beagle - sniff around. On the homestretch, the white noise of a car in motion lulled him to sleep.

Yes, Jack the beagle is my baby. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Helen_3894/knitting670.jpg

That is a really cute Beagle! :) Thanks for posting a pic of your doggy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Today was productive. Thirteen miles on the mountain bike, a good lunch, washed the car, and vacuumed it all out. Got a couple loads of laundry done too.

Now on to the rest of the "to-do" list.

[lashbear]

For those of you who are familiar with Micechat (or once were)....Dustysage asked Fishbulb to marry him....his answer was "of course".

Note: Disneyland was not crowded today at all.
I'll have to see if there's a congrats thread over there.

[Not Afraid]

Thurston has decided he is TERRIFIED of one of the office trashcans. He's barking and growling at it. Poor thing. Life has been tough for him lately.

[BarTopDancer]

Never in my life did I think i would own a "copy machine". But my new printer has one built in. I can copy without having my computer on (vs. the old method of scanning then printing). I <3 technology!

[RStar]

Never in my life did I think i would own a "copy machine". But my new printer has one built in. I can copy without having my computer on (vs. the old method of scanning then printing). I <3 technology!

Yup, mine can copy, print, fax, and do the tango if I press the right button. It's amazing what theses things can do nowadays!

[Morrigoon]

Mr. Blobby: Character from "Noel's House Party", an early 90's tv show in England.

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

[lashbear]

Now why is it that SO many Youtube clips are coming up as "Sorry this video is no longer available" for me ??

Stoat tried it and it is the same for him !!

Is the Mr Blobby link above still working for anyone else on your side of the pond ?

Signed,
Frustrated in sydney.

[CoasterMatt]

Works just fine here.

[RStar]

Now why is it that SO many Youtube clips are coming up as "Sorry this video is no longer available" for me ??

Stoat tried it and it is the same for him !!

Is the Mr Blobby link above still working for anyone else on your side of the pond ?

Signed,
Frustrated in sydney.

Sorry, mate. It must be the service to that little island of yours. Works fine here on the mainland. :D

[BDBopper]

Yay! Finally some possibly good news for a change! :)

My friend William in San Antonio just spent a week down in Florida with his family. After a visit with his grandparents, he spent a few days with the rest of his family who were staying at the Shades of Green at Walt Disney World. William's father is a member of the Disney Vacaton Club and has more than enough points for himself and it is possible that at some point he may allow William and I to use some!

So at this time (so I don't jinx it) I'll say it is possible that I may get to go to Disney World next year. Who knows if it will end up happening what with me and my bad luck with these kind of things lately. LOL

[BarTopDancer]

Mr. Blobby: Character from "Noel's House Party", an early 90's tv show in England.

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

Doesn't make it less freaky. So not even remotely watching that video either.

Can't sleep. Avatars will eat me.

[Snowflake]

I'm sleepy.

A quiet weekend, built some bookcases, played with the kitty, heard the fireworks through the fog.

Wish I could get interested in the project I am working on.

[Brigitte]

Maddie's off to camp for the week! Yay!

[Disneyphile]

Thanks to an awesome sale at Fresh & Easy, we now have a freezer FULL of meat.

Up until July 8th, they have fresh "grill packs" on sale for just a mere $4.99. They include: 8 pieces of seasoned chicken, 4 hamburgers, and 4 mild sausages. Everything is very fresh, and the chicken is super tasty.

We bought 11 packs, and had two $5-off coupons. We took everything out of the trays and consolidated it into freezer bags. So, 44 burgers, 44 sausages, and 88 pieces of chicken cost us only $45.

We'll be eating quite well for a good month or two! :D

It was well worth the savings for the hour it took me to bag it all up.

[BDBopper]

Wow...what a deal! Congrats on the savings for some great meat! :)

[katiesue]

I hit Fresh & Easy this weekend as well. Freezer's stocked.

[JWBear]

Thanks to an awesome sale at Fresh & Easy, we now have a freezer FULL of meat.

Up until July 8th, they have fresh "grill packs" on sale for just a mere $4.99. They include: 8 pieces of seasoned chicken, 4 hamburgers, and 4 mild sausages. Everything is very fresh, and the chicken is super tasty.

We bought 11 packs, and had two $5-off coupons. We took everything out of the trays and consolidated it into freezer bags. So, 44 burgers, 44 sausages, and 88 pieces of chicken cost us only $45.

We'll be eating quite well for a good month or two! :D

It was well worth the savings for the hour it took me to bag it all up.

I don't think I could shop for groceries at a place that sounds like a feminine hygene product.

[Morrigoon]

We just grilled up the chicken from our grill pack last night (yeah, we only got one). Twas tasty :) However, since it was all legs & thighs, Mr. Picky ate the burgers instead :/

[Morrigoon]

I don't normally go out of my way to compliment tampon commercials, but I just saw a really funny one. These women are getting off the plane in Hawaii all excited, and then this chick in a green skirt suit shows up to greet one of them. "Hello Mother Nature"... and Mother Nature responds "Here's your monthly gift!" And the chick is all "Gee... thanks."

And for the rest of the ad, the red gift box represents that thing which we would rather not have represented literally on daytime (or any) tv.

Wow, to write it out it doesn't sound cute at all... but it was.

Oh yeah, then at the end they're all laying out on the beach and Mother Nature creeps by and is about to give the "present" to another one of the girls, decides not to bother, looks around and goes, "Ooh! Newlyweds!" and runs off.

[BDBopper]

That commercial sounds so funny...yet so wrong. I definitely do not enjoy seeing commercisl for tampons, male enhancement products, bras, and most prescription drugs. There are some things I just don't want to hear about while watching TV.

[Disneyphile]

Today's lunch is interesting. I raided the veggie drawer and washed up some green onions, tomatoes, green chilies and an avocado. I cut them nicely, placed them all next to each other on a plate and grabbed a fork.

It just now occurred to me that I'm eating un-mixed guacamole.

:blush:

[Morrigoon]

Hahah...

[BDBopper]

How funny! :) Sounds like a job for tortilla chips!

[BarTopDancer]

Today's lunch is interesting. I raided the veggie drawer and washed up some green onions, tomatoes, green chilies and an avocado. I cut them nicely, placed them all next to each other on a plate and grabbed a fork.

It just now occurred to me that I'm eating un-mixed guacamole.

:blush:

That's awesome.

I like cutting up hard veggies (bell peppers, green onion, tomato, squashes, whatever) and tossing it in a bowl with some balsamic vinegar and Italian dressing.

[Disneyphile]

How funny! :) Sounds like a job for tortilla chips!
We are presently sans chips or tortillas, so I now don't feel bad about wasting a potentially good dip. ;)

[Morrigoon]

Damn you... now I'm hungry for Azteca

[BDBopper]

We are presently sans chips or tortillas, so I now don't feel bad about wasting a potentially good dip. ;)

Well at least there is no guilt. :)

[Disneyphile]

Damn you... now I'm hungry for AztecaMmmmm. Elvis and garlic tacos. :snap:

[BDBopper]

Dam, Azteca sounds like an awesome place! Can't beat the triple-treat combo of Elvis music, mexican food, and fruity drinks! I am so envious of Y'all who get to eat there regularly. There are no places like it out here.

[Snowflake]

Thanks to an awesome sale at Fresh & Easy, we now have a freezer FULL of meat.

...They include: 8 pieces of seasoned chicken, 4 hamburgers, and 4 mild sausages. Everything is very fresh, and the chicken is super tasty.

We bought 11 packs, and had two $5-off coupons. We took everything out of the trays and consolidated it into freezer bags. So, 44 burgers, 44 sausages, and 88 pieces of chicken cost us only $45.


I know you are going to think I am a heretic, but that is just too much meat!

[Morrigoon]

Mmm... just had some of last night's chicken (we BBQ'd the grill pack chicken) and the rosemary potatoes they also sell at F&E. Yummy!

[Disneyphile]

I know you are going to think I am a heretic, but that is just too much meat!
Heretic! :eek:

I hereby condemn you to read the "Bacon is Meat Candy" thread in its entirety for a refresher course. :p

[Snowflake]

Heretic! :eek:

I hereby condemn you to read the "Bacon is Meat Candy" thread in its entirety for a refresher course. :p

That will only make me hungry!

I've been craving bacon-wrapped tater tots since I posted about them

[lashbear]

I know you are going to think I am a heretic, but that is just too much meat!
Consider that Quoted on the front page... :D

I've been craving bacon-wrapped tater tots since I posted about them
We will make sure this is on the menu at Cambria !! :snap:

[JWBear]

I made spiedies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiedies) yesterday. Marinated 'em for two days. Mmmmmm.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Today's lunch is interesting. I raided the veggie drawer and washed up some green onions, tomatoes, green chilies and an avocado. I cut them nicely, placed them all next to each other on a plate and grabbed a fork.

It just now occurred to me that I'm eating un-mixed guacamole.

:blush:On Top Chef they'd call it "deconstructed guacamole"

[3894]

http://ayup.co.uk/00/03pic/gumby.jpg
My brain hurts!

[Chernabog]

http://ayup.co.uk/00/03pic/gumby.jpg
My brain hurts!

Is that Hitler, or Alec Guinness? I can't tell.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Is that Hitler, or Alec Guinness? I can't tell.Neither (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumbys)

[Disneyphile]

I just got my really awesome assignment for the charity shoot. How the hell am I going to sleep for the next two weeks?

Holy****ImExcited!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[lizziebith]

Wow! Sooooo about 305 pages ago I experienced a couple of major losses, right after some minor ones, and I poofed. I was going to put up a joke new thread about how Second Life ate my First Life (thanks JWB) but it seemed too theatrical. Actually, what happened is SL was introduced to me at a time I needed it, and, beyond turning out to be therapeutic, it is my new Favorite Thing. I rarely go to my old fora or social networking sites because they are just so much paler compared to my 3-D networking world. FaceSpace-sites...meh: they require coddling. Twitter? No. I sent my son a text message once and got OMG U txtd me MOM. Is that the level of communication I want with my nearest and dearest? No.

I like the 3-D virtual world where I'm now a builder, script-fu mistress, animator, sim-owner AND a really good friend to people all over this planet. Second Life rocks. And a barometer of sorts is that my kid is all over me to get him on the adult grid. It is not going to happen, but I guess I've got the cool points in the bank again.

Oh but the point of this post was to say where I'd been, and why I'd been gone. But I really didn't leave you lovely people -- I just got busy in a fantastic way in a place right next door on the internet...a place of limitless possibilities where you really can create your own world. Okay, yeah, I guess I went crazy. :)

[wendybeth]

LB! Very nice to see you- you've been missed!:cheers:

[lizziebith]

You've been missed too...*hugs* :D

[Mousey Girl]

grrr..can't sleep. I still haven[t totally crashed from today's meetings.

[Moonliner]

The Doc says our dog Rex might have canine cushings disease. I did a quick Google on it, not good. A lot of contradictory info. Can anyone recommend a good site for reliable info on this?

Thanks.

[blueerica]

The Doc says our dog Rex might have canine cushings disease. I did a quick Google on it, not good. A lot of contradictory info. Can anyone recommend a good site for reliable info on this?

Thanks.

Paging Lisa...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh great, Lizzie's now one of THOSE people.

Welcome back. I guess. :p

[Not Afraid]

The Doc says our dog Rex might have canine cushings disease. I did a quick Google on it, not good. A lot of contradictory info. Can anyone recommend a good site for reliable info on this?

Thanks.

As for good info, try this. (http://www.kateconnick.com/library/cushingsdisease.html)

I have to say that I've had more dog diagnosed with Cushings and NOT have it. Diabetes is often mistake for Cushings, has Rex been tested for diabetes? I'm not sure why vets seem to jump to the Cushings diagnosis right away, but it's not uncommon.

As for treatment, it al depending on what type of Cushings it is. It is treatable and, depending on the age if Rex, it would be a good idea to try and treat him. Once the symptoms of Cushing are under control, the dog can live a very happy life. Its certainly not a horrible, grim diagnosis. The goal would be to make sure Rex is a comfortable as possible and treatment will do that.

[Gemini Cricket]

lb ~ I just checked out what Second Life was and my eyes are now bleeding. Wow! It's this huge intricate Simland populated by thousands and thousands of people. Whoa!
:D

[Moonliner]

As for good info, try this. (http://www.kateconnick.com/library/cushingsdisease.html)

I have to say that I've had more dog diagnosed with Cushings and NOT have it. Diabetes is often mistake for Cushings, has Rex been tested for diabetes? I'm not sure why vets seem to jump to the Cushings diagnosis right away, but it's not uncommon.

As for treatment, it al depending on what type of Cushings it is. It is treatable and, depending on the age if Rex, it would be a good idea to try and treat him. Once the symptoms of Cushing are under control, the dog can live a very happy life. Its certainly not a horrible, grim diagnosis. The goal would be to make sure Rex is a comfortable as possible and treatment will do that.

He is being tested for Diabetes as well as Cushings. We should know more tomorrow. Thanks for the link.

[JWBear]

Wow! Sooooo about 305 pages ago I experienced a couple of major losses, right after some minor ones, and I poofed. I was going to put up a joke new thread about how Second Life ate my First Life (thanks JWB) but it seemed too theatrical. Actually, what happened is SL was introduced to me at a time I needed it, and, beyond turning out to be therapeutic, it is my new Favorite Thing. I rarely go to my old fora or social networking sites because they are just so much paler compared to my 3-D networking world. FaceSpace-sites...meh: they require coddling. Twitter? No. I sent my son a text message once and got OMG U txtd me MOM. Is that the level of communication I want with my nearest and dearest? No.

I like the 3-D virtual world where I'm now a builder, script-fu mistress, animator, sim-owner AND a really good friend to people all over this planet. Second Life rocks. And a barometer of sorts is that my kid is all over me to get him on the adult grid. It is not going to happen, but I guess I've got the cool points in the bank again.

Oh but the point of this post was to say where I'd been, and why I'd been gone. But I really didn't leave you lovely people -- I just got busy in a fantastic way in a place right next door on the internet...a place of limitless possibilities where you really can create your own world. Okay, yeah, I guess I went crazy. :)

Just call me Dr Frankenstein! :evil:

(I'm glad you're enjoying it.)

[Disneyphile]

I just checked it out too.

I am trying really hard to avoid checking it out more. It's omg wild, and could be highly addicting. :eek:

[lashbear]

lb ~ I just checked out what Second Life was and my eyes are now bleeding. Wow! It's this huge intricate Simland populated by thousands and thousands of people. Whoa!
:D

I just checked it out too.

I am trying really hard to avoid checking it out more. It's omg wild, and could be highly addicting. :eek:
You mean, this could be the start of the LoT Commune ?

[lizziebith]

I have virtual land I could donate for the LoT commune build. Just sayin'! And yes, it's an addictive place...

Anyone inworld wanting to hang out: I'm Bith Wierwight there. I tried to get a name close to my real one heheh.

I built a virtual gallery for my hubby -- a "Treehouse of Terror" -- (well it's almost done) and one for myself (Star Wars themed of course). I'm working on my Space Sim right now, and it should be open in August.

[Disneyphile]

Well, I went to check it out, and as soon as I entered a public area, a guy from Amsterdam started chatting to me. Then, he started telling me about Jeebus and finally said he's a JW.

Dude! It's a virtual world, not the real one. Good grief, can't a Pagan chick get a break now and then?

Leave it to me to check out a multi-player thing and get witnessed to within minutes.

[lizziebith]

LOL -- there are many Pagan areas too. But you haven't really [second-] lived until you encounter the idiot wearing a prominent, badly-sculpted, rampant willie trying to make the cyber-secksies with you when you're wearing a dinosaur avatar. Hilarity.

[Betty]

Came across this interesting website - NSFW for sure - sort of a couture retro glamour very sexy/sometimes naked clothing (?) thing (http://www.ndesamim.com/).

[Kevy Baby]

Came across this interesting website - NSFW for sure - sort of a couture retro glamour very sexy/sometimes naked clothing (?) thing (http://www.ndesamim.com/).Uber Cool. Kinda pricey, but there are definitely a couple of things I would love to get for Susan.

[Morrigoon]

@ssless bloomers? @ssless slips? WTF?

[Kevy Baby]

@ssless bloomers? @ssless slips? WTF?Yeah, that was kinda weird.

Also, a lot of the items' backsides looked like jockstraps, which was also weird.

I think my favorite items were the Bas Des Corps 'Souffle' (the second item viewable in the Gallery), and the Decoupe

[alphabassettgrrl]

I just liked pictures of women in lingerie. :)

I just bought my airline ticket for Vegas. I'll only be there a couple of days, but I'm meeting my friend there for those couple of days. And I get to leave from Burbank airport, avoiding the hell-hole that is LAX.

[Disneyphile]

Just found some interesting stuff in Second Life... :blush:

Wow. You really can do anything in that "world". ;)

[JWBear]

Just found some interesting stuff in Second Life... :blush:

Wow. You really can do anything in that "world". ;)

Just about... ;)

[BDBopper]

I'm looking forward to doing some exploring in Second Life after I get my new computer. I have dreams of a retro house with checkerboard floors, records on the wall, a jukebox in the corner and such. :)

[Betty]

Google just came out with lively today - the description of it sounds pretty similar to second life.

[blueerica]

Yikes, I shudder to think how addicted I could become to this game. Therefore, I probably won't start it up.

[RStar]

Yikes, I shudder to think how addicted I could become to this game. Therefore, I probably won't start it up.

Yeah, me too. I hardly have time to stop by here to say hi, much less play games.

[BarTopDancer]

I will not be playing SL. I refused to start playing WoW because of the time suck that is. Gave up my computer gaming after Diablo LoD.

Beautiful graphics though.

[BDBopper]

For the past 25 years I have used a very beautiful stocking for Christmas that was made and stitched by a Great Aunt. Its very cute. It shows me as a young boy sitting in ftont of a roaring fireplace waiting for Santa. There are three stockings hung (for both my parents and me), a plate of cookies and a cat is at my side. the stocking is very special to me and is starting to show wear. Thus last Christmas I decided to retire so it does not get completely damaged due to use. So I have been on the lookout for a new stocking to use this Christmas and I have just found it!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/BDBopper/6f93_2.jpg

I don't think there is a way to get my name on it but there will be no doubt who owns the stocking because it will be uniquely mine. What do you think?

[wolfy999]

Love it Brian!

[cirquelover]

It looks like the perfect replacement stocking for you!

[blueerica]

For the past 25 years I have used a very beautiful stocking for Christmas that was made and stitched by a Great Aunt. Its very cute. It shows me as a young boy sitting in ftont of a roaring fireplace waiting for Santa. There are three stockings hung (for both my parents and me), a plate of cookies and a cat is at my side. the stocking is very special to me and is starting to show wear. Thus last Christmas I decided to retire so it does not get completely damaged due to use. So I have been on the lookout for a new stocking to use this Christmas and I have just found it!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/BDBopper/6f93_2.jpg

I don't think there is a way to get my name on it but there will be no doubt who owns the stocking because it will be uniquely mine. What do you think?

I love it!

I could see where you name *could* be embroidered, but it isn't where it traditionally would be, on the top.

[BDBopper]

I love it!

I could see where you name *could* be embroidered, but it isn't where it traditionally would be, on the top.

Do you mean on the snowman?

[Gemini Cricket]

Gravy!
If you want to reconnect with a lot of your friends, the best thing you can do is to change your email address and send everyone in your address book that new address.
Wow! I've talked to 5 people just now that I haven't chatted with in years!
:)

[blueerica]

Do you mean on the snowman?

Oooh... that's not what I was thinking, but that's an interesting idea! Very small. :)

I was thinking in between the rows of little Mickeys, in a delicate, smallish cursive.

[BDBopper]

Oooh... that's not what I was thinking, but that's an interesting idea! Very small. :)

I was thinking in between the rows of little Mickeys, in a delicate, smallish cursive.

That's also another good idea! Thanks! :)

[Morrigoon]

I just bought a freaking adorable top at Kohl's. Technically, it's too small for me, but because it's a wrap top, it's workable. And seriously, it's so freaking awesome that it's worth it! Just saying.

[JWBear]

Google just came out with lively today - the description of it sounds pretty similar to second life.

I disagree. Lively (http://www.lively.com/html/landing.html) is nothing more than a series of 3D chat rooms. Unlike SL, you can't create content or own land, and there is no economy.

[lizziebith]

JWB -- speaking of the SL economy/content creation, you should post pics of your swanky shop in the SL thread! :D

[Moonliner]

Am I the only one that shies away from any type of live chat?

I like the message board format. It gives one time to reflect upon the prose of others, craft a delicate response, step out for a dump, wait for a reply, carefully read responses to your response, do a little actual work, research the depths of the Internet to support your assertion that the initial response was clearly flawed, get drunk, and post a total drunken rage.

The pace of it all makes me happy. Live chats always seem to end up as:

- Hey
- Hey
- What's new?
- Nothing, you?
- Same.
.
.
.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Am I the only one that shies away from any type of live chat?

I like the message board format. It gives one time to reflect upon the prose of others, craft a delicate response, step out for a dump, wait for a reply, carefully read responses to your response, do a little actual work, research the depths of the Internet to support your assertion that the initial response was clearly flawed, get drunk, and post a total drunken rage.
Eh, spend enough time IMing and that's what you end up doing with it anyway.

[BDBopper]

Am I the only one that shies away from any type of live chat?

I like the message board format. It gives one time to reflect upon the prose of others, craft a delicate response, step out for a dump, wait for a reply, carefully read responses to your response, do a little actual work, research the depths of the Internet to support your assertion that the initial response was clearly flawed, get drunk, and post a total drunken rage.


I think you have hit the nail on the head with that idea. If I am going to do a live chat...it is almost always on Skype where I think it is easier to communicate.

[JWBear]

JWB -- speaking of the SL economy/content creation, you should post pics of your swanky shop in the SL thread! :D

Perhaps I shall.....

[Morrigoon]

So, um... I'm employed :)

I took a sales job with a company that sells access to foreclosure information and stuff. Start Monday, assuming they do the background check in time.

[BDBopper]

Yay For Goonie!!! Congrats on the new job! I'm so happy for you!! :D :cheers:

[katiesue]

Congratulations Gonnie!!!!

[Snowflake]

Yay!
Congratulations Goonie! :D

[BarTopDancer]

Congratulations C!

[Morrigoon]

Thanks, guys!

The sucky thing is it's on the phone all day - the upside is... business casual!!! Okay, technically I wore a sort of business casual at my last job, but since I saw the part-time guy in there in jeans the other day, I have a feeling my definition of business casual will be JUST FINE :)

[Gemini Cricket]

So, um... I'm employed :)

I took a sales job with a company that sells access to foreclosure information and stuff. Start Monday, assuming they do the background check in time.
Congrats!
I'm employed, too. Part time. Just happened. Thanks to our mousepod.
:)

[Morrigoon]

Yay Mousepod! Yay for GC!

[katiesue]

Congrats to GC too!!

[Snowflake]

visible mojo to the newly employed, GC!

Sending good job mojo to MG, for the record!

[Mousey Girl]

I've enjoyed not having to do anything today. I got a big chunk of the patio leaned off, started getting clutter put away, and I have almost finished the book I am reading. Tonight I get to take Boy to his baseball Pizza party. I really don't want to go out, it is too darn hot out there.

[Kevy Baby]

OMG. I just ran across a person whose name is Micheal Hunt. They use the short version of his first name.

Yeah, it's juvenile...

[wendybeth]

Congrats to all our newly employed- may these jobs be more enjoyable than the ones you left behind.:cheers:

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm employed too, I want some congratulations!





Oh, and congrats to the new corporate slaves workers!

[Stan4dSteph]

I'm still employed, and will be returning to the US in about a month.

[3894]

I want to buy things. Many things. Many, many, many things.

[Stan4dSteph]

I want a Wii Fit.

[blueerica]

Grats to all!

[cirquelover]

I want a Wii Fit.

Well, when you get back to the US you'll have to get one. The only reason I say when you get back is because I wouldn't want to transport one in my luggage, especially the balance board!

[CoasterMatt]

I feel like I was hit by a car during the night.

[Capt Jack]

OMG. I just ran across a person whose name is Micheal Hunt. They use the short version of his first name.

Yeah, it's juvenile...

doesnt make it less funny




I'm employed too, I want some congratulations!

Oh, and congrats to the new corporate slaves workers!

condolences I think would be more fitting


I want to buy things. Many things. Many, many, many things.

all in favor signify by saying 'aye'

[BDBopper]

all in favor signify by saying 'aye'

Aye!!

[Kevy Baby]

I feel like I was hit by a car during the night.Knowing some of your past experiences with wayward drivers, are you sure it didn't actually happen?

[Morrigoon]

You know your cereal has hit the big time when you don't even have an image of it on the box. No foolin', my Frosted Flakes have no picture of Frosted Flakes on the box.

[Gemini Cricket]

I have this friend in Hawai'i that I adore. He and I speak on Yahoo IM all the time. Can I just say that he and I are absolutely wicked to one another AND wicked to those we choose to talk about (tonight it was about Miley Cyrus). :D When you get two queens together... you never know what kind of darts may fly.
I wish he'd sign up here.
NA and Euromeinke met him in Boston.

[Not Afraid]

OH! We had Chinese food together! Tell him hi!

[Kevy Baby]

(tonight it was about Miley Cyrus)And just what did you find wrong with Miley Cyrus?

While she is not for me, I do view her as innocuous.

[JWBear]

Today is my Friday off. It's so nice being home... :evil:

We're going to go see Hellboy II this afternoon.

[Mousey Girl]

I had to laugh this morning. The line around the AT&T store near me was wrapped around the building. There was no shade and everyone was looking very hot.


It is hard to surf the net when there is a hyper rat running around on the computer desk.

[Moonliner]

Today is my Friday off. It's so nice being home... :evil:

We're going to go see Hellboy II this afternoon.

Just for today, I shall not hate.


Let us know what you think of Hellboy.

[Betty]

It's Friday Friday Friday! Yay!

[Snowflake]

It's Friday Friday Friday! Yay!

and for me, start of the SF Silent Film Fest tonight, a weekend of movies and schmoozing between screenings at the Castro

601

The Castro circa 1927 and looks pretty much the same today (except I see it in color)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

So, Patton Oswalt rocks my socks (http://www.pattonoswalt.com/index.cfm?page=spew&id=83).

[ToriBear]

So, I'm going to a picnic for hard of hearing. Hopefully I'll see Logan there....


Hellboy II, eh? Dang, I need to see the first one first and maybe go with my dad. He loves that stuff and so do I.:)

[Kevy Baby]

So, Patton Oswalt rocks my socks (http://www.pattonoswalt.com/index.cfm?page=spew&id=83).Read the whole speech - pretty cool. But I bet half the parents and most of the faculty were pooping their pants for the first couple of minutes.

[Mousey Girl]

Getting ready for a job interview. This is one with a temp agency, but it is to work for them, not for them to send me out.

I heard from one of the other temp agencies on Wednesday. She told me she won't be calling me every time she sends out my resume, since they already know my capabilities and preferences. So far they had sent it out 3 times, but I have yet to hear anything. I hate the hurry up and wait game.

[Chernabog]

Two mediation briefs and one Motion to Compel before I can leave. Holy shyte. /cry

Good thing I already brought dinner to the office! :p

[Snowflake]

Two mediation briefs and one Motion to Compel before I can leave. Holy shyte. /cry

Good thing I already brought dinner to the office! :p

My heart bleeds for you Cherny. :(

I am eternally grateful I work in IP prosecution, other stress, but none of that!

[Kevy Baby]

Two mediation briefs and one Motion to Compel before I can leave.So we're talking what, about 15 minutes? 20 tops?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Two mediation briefs and one Motion to Compel before I can leave. Holy shyte. /cry

Good thing I already brought dinner to the office! :p

Sounds like the makings of an underwear commercial...

[alphabassettgrrl]

Haven't got all the way through the speech, but wow. Hadn't really heard about him before now, but yeah.

Cherny- good luck on getting done as soon as you can. On a Friday, no less. **hugs**

My big accomplishment today was getting some grocery shopping done, 4 or 5 miles on my bike, and getting the lawn mowed. And getting the TP out of my tree.

[ozron]

I'm learning the joys of repertory theatre. This week has been spent teching both shows. Long nights, grumpy actors, techies and artistic staff.

"Pippin" opens on Saturday, "Annie Warbucks" on Sunday. We have "Pippin" rehearsal tonight, "Annie Warbucks" rehearsals Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Monday morning I'm back at work at the zoo. After that it's four day weeks at the zoo, plus eight shows a week through August 10. Monday and Tuesday evenings and Friday daytime will be my only down time.

I haven't seen the gym for a month or so...

[Kevy Baby]

I haven't seen the gym for a month or so...Here it is, so you don't forget:

http://flann4.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/escalator.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Think about the sun, Ozron
Think about her golden glance
How she lights the world up, well...
Now it's your chance!

heheh

[Chernabog]

HAHAAHHA this is NSFW:

http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/one-in-the-tink

Soooooooo wrong.

[JWBear]

HAHAAHHA this is NSFW:

http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/one-in-the-tink

Soooooooo wrong.

That reminds me of the story of How the Angel Got On Top of the Christmas Tree:

One Christmas Eve, long, long ago, Santa was having a difficult night. Half the elves were down with the flu. One of the reindeer had a sore hoof, and refused to be harnessed. The machine that makes the doll heads was broken, and they were out of red paint for the wagons. He and Mrs Claus had a huge argument, and she had gone home to her mother's. To top it all off, an angel was there to deliver the Christmas tree and kept asking him where he wanted it set up.

finally Santa had had enough, and in a fit of temper. he told the angel exactly where she could put the Christmas tree.

And that, boys and girls, is why there is an angel on top of the Christmas tree!

[Morrigoon]

We had Macaroni Grill tonight :) Yay gift cards!

They have this meal thingy setup where you get the pasta, plus salad and a 1/2 size dessert for $11.99. What I don't get is that the pasta alone is ALSO $11.99 - and honestly... I don't think the portion of pasta was much smaller, if at all. So we're all totally stuffed and have leftovers :)

Worked out to about $16/pp. If you account for the leftovers, the per-meal on that is pretty cheap. :)

[blueerica]

HAHAAHHA this is NSFW:

http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/one-in-the-tink

Soooooooo wrong.

But soooooo funny! Thanks for reminding me of that site. Always good for a laugh, though I really don't buy the shirts, since I can't figure where I'd wear most of them, and the good ones are too bad to wear around this state.

Another Disney-tinged NSFW shirt for your viewing pleasure.

I wrote this because the url might get effed with the profanity blocker thingy (http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/bitch-betta-have-my-hunny/)

[BDBopper]

We had Macaroni Grill tonight :) Yay gift cards!

How cool. I'm glad you had a great experience! I've been there once. I loved it. the best thing about it is everyone gets to draw on the table if they so desire! I thought that was so cool! :)

[Gn2Dlnd]

I saw The Drowsy Chaperone at the Ahmanson last night. Total theatre geek heaven! If you can get there, go! Super extra bonus: At my market earlier that day, I was chatting with a new customer and mentioned I was coming back downtown later to see The Drowsy Chaperone. She says, "I'm in it!" I say, assuming that she's one of the millions of chorus people I'm sure are in the show, "What are you playing, so I can watch for you?" She says,"The chaperon." We have a great chat about theatre, selling cheese for a living, and being nominated for a Tony. So, I ask if we can meet her backstage after the show, and get a tour.

Ladies and gentlemen, last night I appeared on the stage of the Ahmanson Theatre.

Of course, it was after the show, and the audience had gone home, but, the set was magnificent and I was in heaven. Nancy Opel is a swell actor and the chaperon is a boozy grand diva of a character. All I can say is that it's amazing how my psyche can house envy, admiration, and sheer joy in such massive and equal amounts.

I loved that the guy sitting next to me, with his girlfriend, was geeking out as hard as I was. I'm betting that she's now assembling the clues she's going to need for the eventual "talk" they're going to have.

[Kevy Baby]

Was doing some research on Kilts and came across some pix that I thought a few people here might enjoy (Susan did)

http://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/scots.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/kilt-shirtless-matthew-brooks.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/capaldi2.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/rwb21.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/rwb1.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/hubba.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/topgun.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/fireman.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/boreanaz5.jpg
http://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/url.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/navyman.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/south1.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/fros.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/whiteknight.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/beachday.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/baw1.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/baw2.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/water1.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/water21.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/hunkycowboy.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/ohyes.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/1.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/reid.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/1.jpghttp://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/milesokeeffe31.jpgMore here (http://thegoddessblogs.com/index.php/category/goddess-eye-candy/page/4/)

[wendybeth]

Bless you, KB. Especially for long-haired shower dude.


:)

[MouseWife]

Hey, that was misleading. They weren't all wearing kilts.

Damn but those bodies!!! How hard must someone work out, and starting from when to have abs like that????? Six pack? All I want is one flat unbumpy pack.

Oh man, love the fireman and I really love the long hair.....

Um. I really need to zip my trap some times. See, I do like firemen. :D They come into my job a lot. The last time I rang one up I asked if their firetruck was out in the parking lot. Yes, he says, they are always on call. I said 'I've always liked firemen'. Dah..... "The work that you do, it is such a service that you do". :blush:

[JWBear]

One of those pictures was, at one time, my avatar. Can anyone remember which one? :evil:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Eeeeww. After all these years, I still have no idea why people find those freaky abs attractive. :confused:

[Morrigoon]

Some of those boys were WAY too muscular for my taste. But the kilts? MMROWR!!!

[lizziebith]

I came here to post something and I can't for the life of me remember what it was... ;)

[wendybeth]

You're such a tease, LB.

[Morrigoon]

I've decided on a strategy in my own personal campaign against Prop 8:

1. Remind everyone who supports gay marriage to get out there and vote NO.

2. Try to convince those on the fence to see the reasons why it's the right thing to do

and the other part of my strategy:

3. Rather than antagonize those who will never be convinced to support gay marriage, provide them with enough arguments against voting yes and then politely asking them to abstain.

[LashStoat]

One of those pictures was, at one time, my avatar. Can anyone remember which one? :evil:

Hi JWB,

Was this the avatar?

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

[lashbear]

One of those pictures was, at one time, my avatar. Can anyone remember which one? :evil:
They ALL look like your avatars...... :rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

Ooh, cool! I was pulling up the Rick Steves website to link someone to it, and discovered that he's gone to Iran (http://www.ricksteves.com/about/pressroom/activism/iran.htm). I'm looking forward to reading his blog about it (and of course, he filmed it, so hopefully we'll be seeing that on PBS some time soon. That will be interesting.)

[Morrigoon]

Gah, too late to edit. But anyway, I just finished reading his blog on visiting Iran (http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/beyond/iran.htm). Wow. Check it out, great read.

[JWBear]

Hi JWB,

Was this the avatar?

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

No. Thanks for playing! ;)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Eeeeww. After all these years, I still have no idea why people find those freaky abs attractive. :confused:

Oh, ditto that! Muscles like that squick me out. Now if you'd have posted a series like this:

http://www.aolcdn.com/ch_celebrity/andrew-stanton-203257

http://www.vh1.com/sitewide/flipbooks/img/movies/people/s/sarsgaard_peter/1430424_10.jpg

http://cdn-20.cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users13/mrsbovary/default/Christian_Bale...He_was_incredible_in_American_P--large-msg-116241506834.jpg

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlLA/original/whedon_joss2.jpg


Well, even then I'm not that turned on by their photos - but the photos will bring to mind their acting prowess, cleverness in interviews, their passion for writing and directing, and the projects that made me feel something for them. I'm just not that visual!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Oh! I'm wrong. I can think of one way I'm visually aroused - dancing!

But even then, it's more about style of expression than it is about the actual body. Take, for instance, the brilliant English dancer, Will Kemp. It's all about his relaxed style, his punch of personality, and what he can make his body do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ap5WW80yg

[Kevy Baby]

Jeez... I try to do my good deed for the day and I get nuthin' but complaints.

:D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Take, for instance, the brilliant English dancer, Will Kemp. It's all about his relaxed style, his punch of personality, and what he can make his body do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ap5WW80ygMe likey :)

[JWBear]

Here he is in a kilt: :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/2325504332_69f9167755.jpg

[RStar]

Sheesh! Can we Kilt over it all ready!

;)


Hey, one of those shots in the first group was Angel, AKA the FBI guy from Bones! The two shots with the last one in a bath tub (a scene from Bones).