Soooo....

[JWBear]

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).

David Boreanaz (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004770/)

[JWBear]

Oh, btw.... Just as i predicted. All week, Bill has been talking about how we would spend all day today working on the garage.

We were out there exactly one hour before he got tired and wanted to stop. :rolleyes:

[3894]

L'ennui d'Henri (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7ibPk37_U)

[BDBopper]

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.

Best of luck - If I was a citizen of California I would be voting against Prop 8. Viva Freedom!

[BDBopper]

All this talk about kilts remins me of this gem of a song! ;)

A Scotsman clad in kilt left the bar one evening fair
And one could tell by how he walked he'd drunk more than his share
He staggered on until he could no longer keep his feet
Then stumbled off into the grass to sleep beside the street.

chorus:
Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
He stumbled off into the grass to sleep beside the street.

Later on two young and lovely girls just happened by,
And one says to the other with a twinkle in her eye
You see yon sleeping Scotsman who is young and handsome built
I wonder if it's true what they don't wear beneath their kilt.

Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
I wonder if it's true what they don't wear beneath their kilt.

They crept up to the sleeping Scotsman quiet as could be
Then lifted up his kilt about an inch so they could see
And there behold for them to view beneath his Scottish skirt
Was nothing but what God had graced him with upon his birth

Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
There was nothing there but what God gave upon his birth

They marveled for a moment then one said we'd best be gone
But let's leave a present for our friend before we move along
They took a blue silk ribbon and they tied it in a bow
Around the bonnie spar that the Scot's lifted kilt did show

Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
Around the bonnie spar that the Scot's lifted kilt did show

The Scotsman woke to nature's call and stumbled toward a tree
Behind a bush he lifts his kilt and gawks at what he sees
Then in a startled voice he says to what's before his eyes
He said, "Lad I don't know where you've been but I see you won first
prize!"

Ring ding diddle diddle i de o
Ring di diddle i o
"Lad I don't know where you've been but I see you won first prize!"

[JWBear]

L'ennui d'Henri (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7ibPk37_U)

Merveilleux!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Gn2dl- that's awesome!!! "Backstage" is always my first thought on entering a theater. :)

Not much going on here. Lots of miles on the bike in the last couple days. Yeserday spent watching over traffic in an intersection at the local street fair. Shopping today at the street fair. :)

And the Tour de France on TiVo. Yay!

[Not Afraid]

Will Kemp is a god-like human being,

[€uroMeinke]

L'ennui d'Henri (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7ibPk37_U)

No wonder I like cats

[Disneyphile]

OMG. I had an awesome shoot this evening. Details are in my LJ, because I don't want it viewed by public eyes for obvious professional reasons.

But, I can say that I'll have another celeb for my demo reel. :D

[3894]

Since there is likely 0% chance Disneyphile would tell me who that celebrity was, I'll imagine it was ... um ... how about ... oh, I have no idea, dammit. :(

How's this for a good idea? The city of Milwaukee has hired border collies to chase away seagulls and their e-coli poop (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=769108).

http://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/news/img/jul08/collie2_70408_125.jpg

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Let's hope the collie droppings don't have E. coli

[Snowflake]

L'ennui d'Henri (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7ibPk37_U)

OMG, I sent this to everyone I know. A fantastic film!

[BarTopDancer]

Is it a full moon or something?

There's a bad case of the "crazies" going around (and no, I am not just referring to the 'other' fodder).

[Nephythys]

Looks like I may become a mother to a Marine. D has an appt this afternoon.

Freaking a bit here.

[Moonliner]

Disneyphile would tell me who that celebrity was...

e-coli poop .


If there has ever been a larger segway in a single post in all of the Soooo thread I can't imagine what it was... :D

[Alex]

My nominee for largest segway in a thread:


http://www.prweb.com/prfiles/2007/07/26/52038/SegwayGoldenGate.jpg

[Moonliner]

My nominee for largest segway in a thread:


http://www.prweb.com/prfiles/2007/07/26/52038/SegwayGoldenGate.jpg


Yeah, I was expecting that.

[JWBear]

Yeah, I was expecting that.

So was I, but I thought it would be Kevy that posted it!

[Moonliner]

So was I, but I thought it would be Kevy that posted it!

I'd guess he's having problems locating a large image of a segway being ridden by a bikini clad hottie. The man has his standards after all.

[Alex]

Only through occasional competition is Kevy kept at his peak.

[Lauragar]

Man Alex, I'm not into girls, but as my husband would say, "thats a nice rack"

[BDBopper]

OMG. I had an awesome shoot this evening. Details are in my LJ, because I don't want it viewed by public eyes for obvious professional reasons.

But, I can say that I'll have another celeb for my demo reel. :D

Visible Congratulatory Mojo for ya! :snap:

[blueerica]

Looks like I may become a mother to a Marine. D has an appt this afternoon.

Freaking a bit here.

o_O :eek:

[Snowflake]

OMG, the silent film fest was F-U-N this year. Met so many fun people, saw some really terrific movies (and, yes, the Carl Dreyer was, as I expected, beautifully photographed and dull, dull, dull, slow, slow, slow). A great weekend and I am bone tired!

[Nephythys]

o_O :eek:

Yeah

Have given him some advice- like, sign nothing on the first meeting (getting advice from military acquaintaces for him).....

But he is not known for thinking things through.

I know it will likely be ok- but wow, inside I am all jello.

[BarTopDancer]

Yeah

Have given him some advice- like, sign nothing on the first meeting (getting advice from military acquaintaces for him).....

Get everything in writing!!!!!!!!

Recruiters will promise the moon to get people signed up.

[blueerica]

Yeah

Have given him some advice- like, sign nothing on the first meeting (getting advice from military acquaintaces for him).....

But he is not known for thinking things through.

I know it will likely be ok- but wow, inside I am all jello.

Life will turn out the way it's supposed to; or at least that's what I try and tell myself when I feel all helpless and, as you put it, jello-like.

I do know there are a lot of great opportunities stemming from the military - it's all in what choices are made along the way. For my boyfriend, it's given him a rewarding, well-paying career as a contractor for the Air Force.

Make sure, if he does decide to join up, to get some skills out of it. It PAYS. :)

[Nephythys]

Get everything in writing!!!!!!!!

Recruiters will promise the moon to get people signed up.

Yeah- that was the main advice from the marine I know.

Life will turn out the way it's supposed to; or at least that's what I try and tell myself when I feel all helpless and, as you put it, jello-like.

I do know there are a lot of great opportunities stemming from the military - it's all in what choices are made along the way. For my boyfriend, it's given him a rewarding, well-paying career as a contractor for the Air Force.

Make sure, if he does decide to join up, to get some skills out of it. It PAYS. :)

I am hoping he will stop and get his GED first. *sigh* what a day!

[MouseWife]

I thought they required at least that? I have a nephew who is trying to get into the Army right now. He's had some issues in the past and is having to jump through hoops. For him, at least we hope, it will be a positive change.

I know the worry and wondering is very stressful, I hope you have answers soon to whatever he works out.

[Nephythys]

I thought they required at least that? I have a nephew who is trying to get into the Army right now. He's had some issues in the past and is having to jump through hoops. For him, at least we hope, it will be a positive change.

I know the worry and wondering is very stressful, I hope you have answers soon to whatever he works out.

I don't think it is required- they can issue a waiver. However, it is better to have it than not.

So I hope he stops long enough to do that.

Thanks-this is all new for me. I was married to the Army once- but this is my kid.

[blueerica]

Yes, let's just hope they have him get his GED at least!

[Alex]

Has he said what his motivations are for wanting to join the military?


Unless things have changed recently, the Marine Corps has a cap of no more than 5% of new recruits in a year being high school drop outs (this includes both no degree and GED).

Since the number of applications in this category generally exceed your physical fitness and ASVAB scores generally need to be much higher than average. It'll also limit his education and occupational choices.

If he does have a GED, then taking 15 college credits will get him bumped into the same category as regular high school graduates.

If he really wants to be a Marine (and isn't just viewing it as an immediate escape route) the best path really is to complete high school.

[Alex]

Oh, and at least as of 2 months ago the USMC was blowing through its 2008 recruitment goals (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/05/12/national/w125227D84.DTL) so I don't know that they'll be bending over backwards to get every single person through the door.

[Morrigoon]

Nephy, if he's excited about a career in the military, maybe he can get excited about ROTC? They'll help him cover college AND he'll get to start in the military as an officer.... later.

[Kevy Baby]

Oh, btw.... Just as i predicted. All week, Bill has been talking about how we would spend all day today working on the garage.

We were out there exactly one hour before he got tired and wanted to stop. :rolleyes:Tell him he missed a fun swanking!

The man [me - KB] has his standards after all.Even if they are pretty low.

And the word that you were looking for was segue (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/segue)

[Nephythys]

Has he said what his motivations are for wanting to join the military?

Get out of the house
guaranteed flow of income
money for school
travel
- and frankly he thrives in severely structured enviornments

Unless things have changed recently, the Marine Corps has a cap of no more than 5% of new recruits in a year being high school drop outs (this includes both no degree and GED).

Since the number of applications in this category generally exceed your physical fitness and ASVAB scores generally need to be much higher than average. It'll also limit his education and occupational choices.

If he does have a GED, then taking 15 college credits will get him bumped into the same category as regular high school graduates.

If he really wants to be a Marine (and isn't just viewing it as an immediate escape route) the best path really is to complete high school.

Which he will not do. He wishes he had- but he won't. Fact is- it's the GED or nothing and he plans to get the GED- but the chances of him sticking around to take college classes first- also nil.

I really do appreciate the info-

Oh, and at least as of 2 months ago the USMC was blowing through its 2008 recruitment goals (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/05/12/national/w125227D84.DTL) so I don't know that they'll be bending over backwards to get every single person through the door.

Ah- well, we shall see what the meeting today yields. I want him to get the GED first- will slow him down enough to make a better thought out choice.

Nephy, if he's excited about a career in the military, maybe he can get excited about ROTC? They'll help him cover college AND he'll get to start in the military as an officer.... later.

Where can I find info on this? Just google it?

[Alex]

And the boards largest segue would be the


The giant California Segueia

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_bvsypLXNQ1M/Ry8gaJQJFaI/AAAAAAAABxc/8i50dG2gx6E/Road+Trip%21+1354.jpg

[Morrigoon]

ROTC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROTC)

According to the wikipedia article:
ROTC produces officers in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces except the U.S. Coast Guard: 56 percent of U.S. Army, 11 percent of the U.S. Marine Corps, 20 percent of the U.S. Navy, and 41 percent of the U.S. Air Force, for a combined 39 percent of all active duty officers in the Department of Defense.

And this gem:

With the exception of the U.S. Coast Guard, each of the U.S. Armed Forces offer competitive, merit-based scholarships to ROTC students, often covering full tuition for college.

Mind you, successful service in the military will also result in money for college, if he chose to go after the fact.

I also agree with what you said about him thriving in heavily structured environments. And in that respect, he could probably do very well for himself there.

Here's probably a more specific one (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Reserve_Officer_Training_Corps), since he's thinking of joining the Marines.

[Kevy Baby]

- and frankly he thrives in severely structured environmentsWhen I first started reading about his desires, that was the first thing that came to my mind.

Parental concerns aside (and they are valid concerns!), I think that the military would be a great environment for D.

[Gemini Cricket]

And the boards largest segue would be the


The giant California Segueia

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_bvsypLXNQ1M/Ry8gaJQJFaI/AAAAAAAABxc/8i50dG2gx6E/Road+Trip%21+1354.jpg


Alex - ugh. That was a Kevy-esque joke.


:D

[3894]

The word nerd in me loves the word kevyesque, Cricket. It works in French, too. «Cette photo est très kevyesque.»

[CoasterMatt]

kevyesque - isn't that some kind of ballet move?

[Kevy Baby]

kevyesque - isn't that some kind of ballet move?No. It is something you need to take Penicillin for.

[Mousey Girl]

The Old People are worried about me. She thinks I am getting ready to hit bottom again. I probably am, but she is refusing to let me. They just took me out to lunch. I now have enough food to last for most of the week. She is also afraid that, since I don't have Boy this week, I won't eat. It is funny, I used to eat through my mood swings, now I seem to have swung in the opposite direction.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I bought a pot of catnip today, watered it, and put it on the counter to soak for a bit before I plant it.

I see kitty found it. :)

[JWBear]

One of our neighbors gave us a grocery bag full of home grown tomatoes. Today, I used some of them to make spaghetti sauce. The kitchen smells divine!

[CoasterMatt]

I finally got 100% completion of Lego Indiana Jones today (there was ONE stinkin' part that had me almost screaming at the game - today I zipped through it to pick up the final piece)

[ozron]

After a very tense tech week, both my shows opened this last weekend. "Pippin" ran smoothly (for the most part) to about half a house of enthusiastic theatre people (we offered half price tickets to the theatre community to get butts in the seats!) on Saturday. The show went great! The Oregonian was there and ran a good review in today's paper. (http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2008/07/musical_pippin_launches_new_ti.html)

"Annie Warbucks" opened Sunday night. While the performance side was ready, the tech side was not. We went on with partial sets and unfinished light cues. Nevertheless, the audience (mostly friends and family) enjoyed it. It will be fully up when we return on Friday.

I have some pictures I'll post soon.

ron

[RStar]

It is funny, I used to eat through my mood swings, now I seem to have swung in the opposite direction.
Let us know if there is anything we can do to make the pendulum stop in the middle!
I bought a pot of catnip today, watered it, and put it on the counter to soak for a bit before I plant it.

I see kitty found it. :)
Thats the reason I never bother to plant it. They chew it up before too long.....
One of our neighbors gave us a grocery bag full of home grown tomatoes. Today, I used some of them to make spaghetti sauce. The kitchen smells divine!
There is nothing better than taking home grown toms and bake them in the oven to reduce for sauce. You add onions, bell peppers, and basil.
I finally got 100% completion of Lego Indiana Jones today (there was ONE stinkin' part that had me almost screaming at the game - today I zipped through it to pick up the final piece)

Ya Matt! :snap:

[Nephythys]

Update-



He came home last night with a Marine key lanyard and a folder with three shiny papers with pictures of Marines with small snippets of info. Nothing more-just shiny pretty things.



Told me he had double disqualified himself-

*lack of a diploma

*suicide attempt (he was 13)

But that the recruiter told him she wanted to work with him.



Suggested getting a diploma- not by going back to school but you pay a fee- take some tests and get a diploma- not a GED.



...and told him to keep the suicide attempt on the downlow- which I find absurd. You can't hide the scars and you can't lie about it at a physical- so someone is going to know.



She left him a message asking him to call her this morning- so will know soon if she still wants to work with him or not.



He may need to more seriously consider the other branches.

[BarTopDancer]

Update-



He came home last night with a Marine key lanyard and a folder with three shiny papers with pictures of Marines with small snippets of info. Nothing more-just shiny pretty things.



Told me he had double disqualified himself-

*lack of a diploma

*suicide attempt (he was 13)

But that the recruiter told him she wanted to work with him.



Suggested getting a diploma- not by going back to school but you pay a fee- take some tests and get a diploma- not a GED.



...and told him to keep the suicide attempt on the downlow- which I find absurd. You can't hide the scars and you can't lie about it at a physical- so someone is going to know.



She left him a message asking him to call her this morning- so will know soon if she still wants to work with him or not.



He may need to more seriously consider the other branches.

He may very well pass the recruiting office's "standards" but when he gets to MEPS for the pre-enlistment physical, testing and interview they'll disqualify him again.

There's a program here called the California Conservation Corps (http://www.ccc.ca.gov/) that is a live-in type program that does firefighting and other environmental work. It's pretty structured. I don't think it's restricted to CA residents and there may be something similar in your area.

[Nephythys]

He may very well pass the recruiting office's "standards" but when he gets to MEPS for the pre-enlistment physical, testing and interview they'll disqualify him again.

There's a program here called the California Conservation Corps (http://www.ccc.ca.gov/) that is a live-in type program that does firefighting and other environmental work. It's pretty structured. I don't think it's restricted to CA residents and there may be something similar in your area.

The question remains though- would it disqualify him for good? He is not physically disabled.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

He may very well pass the recruiting office's "standards" but when he gets to MEPS for the pre-enlistment physical, testing and interview they'll disqualify him again.

There's a program here called the California Conservation Corps (http://www.ccc.ca.gov/) that is a live-in type program that does firefighting and other environmental work. It's pretty structured. I don't think it's restricted to CA residents and there may be something similar in your area.

AmeriCorps (http://www.americorps.org/) is a similar program. We see them up in the San Bernardino mountains doing projects all the time.

[MouseWife]

Nephythys~I think my daughter also took that test. She had been through other programs, home studies and I forget what the one is that is on campus but seperate.....But, she took that test and received a diploma of sorts, not a GED. Her home studies teacher recommended that, you pay {at the time} $50 and go to {she did} a local college and take the test.

My nephew who is trying to join the service, he has been trying for a long time. It is frustrating because he is putting all of his hopes in that he will be in the service. That's it. Waiting. He needs to move on but I think they keep telling him it will happen.

I also don't know if they will ever overlook his past. A lot of people have had problems, but, as you say, it is hard to hide. They may overlook it, who knows.

I like those programs mentioned, the Corps. They sound like real character building programs.

Again, I wish you luck. But, what I have found, sometimes even when they find their 'niche' they fall out of it and have to either re-find it or find another one. So, take it easy and breathe. ;0)

[BarTopDancer]

The question remains though- would it disqualify him for good? He is not physically disabled.

Highly possible. You have to have a clean mental health history. With his legal troubles it may just be to much.

I had a hell of a time getting around the Navy's requirements because I took ADD meds as a kid. In the end it was my knees that disqualified me from enlisting (went all the way through to the pre-enlistment physical at MEPS).

As much as he wants to join, as much as the recruiter may "work with him" the recruiter doesn't get the final say.

Having other options at hand may help soften the blow of "now what am I going to do with my life".

[alphabassettgrrl]

Kitty generally doesn't destroy the catnip, just nibbles. She's a good kitty.

The house is quiet today. My hound is at the vet for a surgery today and the cat is off somewhere. I prefer the general chaos that ensues when we have pets here.

[Nephythys]

Highly possible. You have to have a clean mental health history. With his legal troubles it may just be to much.

I had a hell of a time getting around the Navy's requirements because I took ADD meds as a kid. In the end it was my knees that disqualified me from enlisting (went all the way through to the pre-enlistment physical at MEPS).

As much as he wants to join, as much as the recruiter may "work with him" the recruiter doesn't get the final say.

Having other options at hand may help soften the blow of "now what am I going to do with my life".


Legal troubles? He has a closed juvenile record- which has to be disclosed but he has no legal issues currently.

Other than that- who knows yet. I need to check in with him and see what happened on the call.

[BarTopDancer]

Legal troubles? He has a closed juvenile record- which has to be disclosed but he has no legal issues currently.

That's what I was referring to. Closed doesn't mean it won't effect him.

Other than that- who knows yet. I need to check in with him and see what happened on the call.

I hope it went well and I do hope it works out. I think it would be an amazing experience and environment for him to thrive in.

[Nephythys]

That's what I was referring to. Closed doesn't mean it won't effect him.



I hope it went well and I do hope it works out. I think it would be an amazing experience and environment for him to thrive in.

So much for that.

"I lost the number" "I deleted the message" "I was double disqualified"

"I don't want to anymore"

Boom- another door shut by D- who will do nothing hard and sees nothing through.

I am pretty upset now- not because of the military. If he does not want to- fine. I am upset because he is going nowhere and while he is going nowhere he thinks he can use me and my home and my family.

I am sick of it and want him to get out and start living his life.

[Alex]

Well at least he was disqualified up front. If that is how hardship is handled he'd never have survived boot camp anyway.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm sorry. He must feel pretty defeated. It is a bummer being turned down by the military when it's your dream. I wanted to fly fighter jets. Had my plan laid out, but was disqualified from enlisting because of my knees (I wouldn't have been able to fly anyways since my vision wasn't 20/20 uncorrected).

Can you guide him to AmeriCorps or something like the CCC I linked above? Maybe even firefighting school or police work? He would probably thrive in any structured environment.

[Nephythys]

I'm sorry. He must feel pretty defeated. It is a bummer being turned down by the military when it's your dream. I wanted to fly fighter jets. Had my plan laid out, but was disqualified from enlisting because of my knees (I wouldn't have been able to fly anyways since my vision wasn't 20/20 uncorrected).

Can you guide him to AmeriCorps or something like the CCC I linked above? Maybe even firefighting school or police work? He would probably thrive in any structured environment.

He's not defeated. He does not see anything through.

Nothing.

Defeated is when you try, really try- and hit the wall.

D does not try- he wants it handed to him, he wants it easy.

[BarTopDancer]

Then it's a good thing the USMC said no. Boot camp is not easy.

I'm sorry Nephy. I wish I had other suggestions.

[Nephythys]

Then it's a good thing the USMC said no. Boot camp is not easy.

I'm sorry Nephy. I wish I had other suggestions.

Yeah.


I think I need to draw the line-now.

[Gemini Cricket]

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future...

This part of the SMB song is in my head. It's sometimes a scary, scary chant...

:D

[DreadPirateRoberts]

fly like the beagle

[JWBear]

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future...

This part of the SMB song is in my head. It's sometimes a scary, scary chant...

:D

Thanks a lot, Brad... I've got that damn song stuck in my head now!

[Snowflake]

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future...

This part of the SMB song is in my head. It's sometimes a scary, scary chant...

:D

Not quite as scary as your current avatar. ;)

Oh, and now I have this song in my head, thanks!

[Morrigoon]

So my offer letter from my new job includes my wages, my hours, and... statements that everything else will be told to me after the introductory period. So I'm accepting a job having no idea what they will eventually offer in terms of vacation days, etc. Wow, how annoying. Not that I won't find out sooner (like asking on Monday or something) but still...

[BDBopper]

Nephy big hugs to you. What a big pain in the rear this all must be.

My cheese is sad for you. :(

[3894]

fly like the beagle

http://hotc.org/hotc/images/hotcDogs/Hound_Dogs/145_Treasure.jpg

[alphabassettgrrl]

Happy beagle!!

Nephy- I hope your boy finds a path soon that will suit him.

My doggie gets to come home after 5 tonight. The vet called, she's awake, and doing fine. I miss my doggie.

[Snowflake]

1 €uro is $1.58 on the exchange today.
I hope I can afford my planned trip for 2010! :(

Not to be confused with this €uro (who I suspect is priceless)
605

[Prudence]

So, my mother finally coerced me into being "properly" fitted for bras. By which I mean she got a Nordstrom pre-sale appointment for me, bought me a lot of things I can later decide whether to keep (and pay her back for) or return, and then launched into a tirade about how my bras are all horribly ugly and ta-da! here is the bra-fitting woman and when she gets back I'd best have picked out some pretty bras.

It was an ... odd ... experience.

[Snowflake]

Yes, but wearing a properly fitted foundation garment can be heavenly (insert obligatory quote from The Women, here).

It's amazing the difference.

[MouseWife]

Yeah, I think that would be pretty cool to be fitted. It is just a strange experience, I am sure. I think all of the mom business of making one try on clothes in the aisle and making loud comments about things makes that process a bit like 'Oh, that's fine...I'll just take that....' and be done with it.
:(

{so many sad cheeses!}

Soooooo.......

I am reading up on the Yahoo! page about diet myths, tips, etc.

All it did was make me hungry!!!:mad:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Dieting makes you fat. Now, and when you go off the diet, and then again later in life. Eat healthy, work out, or do anything physical, and call it a day.

[Gemini Cricket]

Malaria. Now that'll make ya skinny...

[Kevy Baby]

Yes, but wearing a properly fitted foundation garment can be heavenly.

It's amazing the difference.If it is tight and makes your bosoms squeeze together into a wonderfully blossoming cleavage, than it is a good fit!

So sez I

[MouseWife]

LOL I think I'll go with alphabassettgrrls' tip, GC.

I am trying to be balanced. Bike rides, walks, working out. Yesterday, our bike ride was cancelled due to the need to take our daughter to the doctor. I felt wired all day, not having done a thing. So, at night, I went out to the garage, lifted weights and punched the heck out of my bag.

So, I'll stick with the working out and skip the illnesses....knock on wood.

[Kevy Baby]

Malaria. Now that'll make ya skinny...There was a three-yaer period where I got the stomach flu every year on my birthday (:rolleyes:). That is also a great weight-loss mechanism.




Personally, I am bulimic. I just keep forgetting to purge.

[alphabassettgrrl]

MW- that's great! Punching a bag is not only great exercise, but it's cathartic! I'm finding these days that junk food doesn't even taste good. Most of the time, anyway. I still need to taper down how *much* I eat, but one step at a time, right?

I hope your daughter is ok.

[BDBopper]

There was a three-yaer period where I got the stomach flu every year on my birthday (:rolleyes:). That is also a great weight-loss mechanism.


Bleh Kevy...I had the same problem when I turned 16 and 17. Not fun times. :rolleyes:

[Prudence]

If it is tight and makes your bosoms squeeze together into a wonderfully blossoming cleavage, than it is a good fit!

So sez I

What about see-through mesh? How does that fit into the calculation?

[JWBear]

...(insert obligatory quote from The Women, here)....

You mean: "Our new one piece lace foundation garment... Zips up the back, and no bones."

[Kevy Baby]

What about see-through mesh? How does that fit into the calculation?Oh, there are all kinds of variables that haven't been discussed. For me though, mesh usually doesn't carry much of a positive visual impact.

And in case you are wondering, the only comfort I am truly interested in (on this topic) is my visual comfort. Whether the wearer is comfortable is of only minimal importance.

Bodices and bustiers are also important.

[mousepod]

Malaria. Now that'll make ya skinny...

If we can't get that sink at work to drain, you just might have malaria before the summer's out!

[BDBopper]

That's encouraging! NOT!! :rolleyes:

[BarTopDancer]

tapeworms.

[katiesue]

Strep - I lost 20 lbs that way.

[Gemini Cricket]

What kind of Thanksgiving centerpiece does Not Afraid display on her dinner table?
A Coneacopia.

[Disneyphile]

Visible bad mojo for GC. He should be flogged. But, he'd only like it, so it's hardly a punishment for how badly that made me groan.

:p

[MouseWife]

MW- that's great! Punching a bag is not only great exercise, but it's cathartic! I'm finding these days that junk food doesn't even taste good. Most of the time, anyway. I still need to taper down how *much* I eat, but one step at a time, right?

I hope your daughter is ok.

You are right. Cathartic is the word!! Can't go around punching people but I can beat up the bag to a pulp!! ;)

And, yes, I don't like junk food, much. It really doesn't taste very good. But, once in a while it does. It is the quantity of the good food I do need to taper down, as well. My husband is a wonderful cook. Dah!!!

Oh, she turned out to be okay. Having serious headaches but the doc said they were just that. :rolleyes: I told her to try things on her own to relieve them, like perhaps it could be eye strain, stress, and, taking some Excedrin as soon as she feels she is on her way to one of those horrible headaches.

Does anyone here wear extended contacts? She is and sometimes wears them longer than the two weeks. I say that is part of the culprit. Comments on that?

[Gemini Cricket]

Visible bad mojo for GC. He should be flogged. But, he'd only like it, so it's hardly a punishment for how badly that made me groan.

:p
Secretly, I think you liked it. Secretly.

[Disneyphile]

Does anyone here wear extended contacts? She is and sometimes wears them longer than the two weeks. I say that is part of the culprit. Comments on that?I used to wear mine for 3-4 weeks back in the early days of contacts for me (I was a teenager). I caused irreparable damage to my eyes - I have severe vein build-up around my corneas. Luckily, I was able to prevent further damage by removing them nightly, but was just barely under the allowable limit for my Lasik procedure.

However, the veins around my corneas can worsen with age and may cause me to go blind if my eyes can't get oxygen on their own.

Wearing contacts for extended periods on a regular basis is BAD. Period.

Intended laziness (aka "inexcusable stupidity") nearly cost me my eyesight.

[Kevy Baby]

I regularly wear my Acuvue II lenses for 2-3 months without removing them. I have been doing this for years. Every time my eye doc examines the lenses, he always asks how long this particular pair has been in and I will tell him two weeks (which is still twice as long as they should be worn) and he always comments that they are looking good for two weeks. I then tell him the truth and he tries to chastise me, but his words are empty with the condition my eyes are in.

YMMV

[lashbear]

So, my mother finally coerced me into being "properly" fitted for bras. By which I mean she got a Nordstrom pre-sale appointment for me, bought me a lot of things I can later decide whether to keep (and pay her back for) or return, and then launched into a tirade about how my bras are all horribly ugly and ta-da! here is the bra-fitting woman and when she gets back I'd best have picked out some pretty bras.

It was an ... odd ... experience.
Sounds like someone's mamma is watching too much Carson Cressley...

What kind of Thanksgiving centerpiece does Not Afraid display on her dinner table?
A Coneacopia.
Yes, but Who'd Cares ?

[Gemini Cricket]

Yes, but Who'd Cares ?
I think you do, lashbear. Secretly.

[MouseWife]

Disneyphile & Kevy Baby~ Wow. Two very different stories of what can happen. So, really, it can be done, but, not if your eyes can't handle it. Which, may be her situation. Obviously, something is going wrong. So, she most likely isn't in your group, KB. She may not be as bad off as your situatin, DP, but, things do begin somewhere.

Now, the thing is to get her to listen to me......:rolleyes:

Me, I don't really like contacts. Probably because I like things easy, just put on the glasses.

Sooooo.....I wonder what a Pimm is?

[Not Afraid]

So, my friend Carl from Japan sent me a copy of the film Urgh, A Music War which was a film of series of concerts around the world. I was at the LA shows but never saw the actual film. Imagine my surprise when I see myself bopping around on camera to Oingo Boingo.

[BDBopper]

What an awesome surprise! I bet that made your day, huh?

[CoasterMatt]

NEAT! I love that movie!

[Not Afraid]

Of course, I don't appear watching the "cool" bands like The Cramps or Magazine.

[Kevy Baby]

Sooooo.....I wonder what a Pimm is?An EXCELLENT drink that some of us were introduced to at David E's this past weekend. Es muy bueno!

[Kevy Baby]

Of course, I don't appear watching the "cool" bands like The Cramps or Magazine.Boingo was a GREAT band!!!

[Moonliner]

I've tried the extended wear a couple of times. I can't wear them even a single night. I use the daily disposable (http://www.acuvue.com/1day_moist.htm). Wear them once toss them out. No cleaning, no problems in years and years of use. The only thing I don't like is that I can't fall asleep watching TV with them in. I always carry a few extra pairs so there is no worry if I lose one at the pool or some such.

One thing you can look into, an eye specialist I saw suggest I get shunts. Most people who can't wear extended wear have dry eyes. The shunts are essentially little straws inserted into your tear ducts to open them up.

[€uroMeinke]

An EXCELLENT drink that some of us were introduced to at David E's this past weekend. Es muy bueno!


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A vintage Pimm's Bottle


Pimm's is a brand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand) of alcoholic beverages (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_beverage) now owned by Diageo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diageo). Its most popular product is Pimm's No. 1 Cup, a gin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin)-based beverage that can be served both on ice or in cocktails. The recipe of Pimm's No. 1 Cup is secret; it has a dark tea colour with a reddish tint, and tastes subtly of spice (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice) and citrus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus) fruit.
Pimm's is most common in Britain, particularly Southern England. It is one of the two staple drinks at Wimbledon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Championships%2C_Wimbledon), the Henley Royal Regatta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henley_Royal_Regatta) and the Glyndebourne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyndebourne) opera festival, the other being champagne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_%28wine%29). As a result Pimm's has the reputation of being a drink for the upper class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_class).
Pimm's No. 1 Cup is the essential ingredient in the Pimm's Cup (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimm%27s_Cup_%28cocktail%29), which mixes one part Pimm's No.1 with three parts lemonade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemonade) or lemon soda (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_drink) (sometimes ginger ale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_ale) or Indian tonic water), ice cubes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cube), borage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borage) leaves (nowadays a wedge of cucumber (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber) is usually substituted for this ingredient), mint (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha) leaves and slices of lemon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon), orange (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_%28fruit%29) and strawberry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry).

[alphabassettgrrl]

MW- I'm glad your daughter is ok.

My hound is back home. She has long incisions and her foot is wrapped and they pulled two teeth, but my baby is back home.

[lashbear]

Of course, Wikipedia has it wrong again. The correct name for the beverage is "Pimm's No 1 Cup" (I don't think they made any other numbers, though.)

Since the dawn of time, our family has always drunk this diluted in lemonade (Sprite to the USA) with a strip of cucumber twisted into the drink.

[BDBopper]

Boingo was a GREAT band!!!

Ditto that!

[MouseWife]

Mmmmmm....So, Pimms is the new swanky drink? I will have to remember that and try one sometime. I may not be a drinker, but, I do like to try things, at least once. Thanks for the info on it!

Moonliner~ Oooo, shunts? So, I take it you haven't had them done? I think my older son would then likely have that problem as he has dry eyes. LOL Funny the things moms know but they hate to hear....

alphabassettgrrl~Glad your hound is home! So, esplain' it Lucy, she has an incision on her foot and two teeth were pulled....the connection is??? Or is there one? I hope she rests well. I read what you said earlier about the house not being the same without your pets. Our cat really makes our home cozy. She can be one crazy little gal at times {who knows what she is chasing!!} but she is loved here. So, I understand what you meant.

Ooo, reading more about the ingredients of that Pimms...yummy! Sounds like a Capt Jack drink to me...a bit rum tasting? :cheers:

[€uroMeinke]

Of course, Wikipedia has it wrong again. The correct name for the beverage is "Pimm's No 1 Cup" (I don't think they made any other numbers, though.)


Actually:

There are five other Pimm's products besides No.1. The essential difference among them is the base alcohol used to produce them:
Pimm's No. 1 Cup is based on gin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin). It is 25% alcohol by volume.
Pimm's No. 2 Cup was based on whisky (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky). Currently phased out.
Pimm's No. 3 Cup is based on brandy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandy). Phased out, but a version infused with spices and orange peel marketed as Pimm's Winter Cup is now seasonally available.
Pimm's No. 4 Cup was based on rum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum). Currently phased out.
Pimm's No. 5 Cup was based on rye (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_whisky). Currently phased out.
Pimm's No. 6 Cup is based on vodka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka). It is still produced, but in small quantities.Pimm's No. 1 can also be purchased as a pre-mixed fortified lemonade (Pimm's & Lemonade) in 250 mL cans or 1-litre bottles.

[BarTopDancer]

3.5 weeks left of summer school!

Just got the OK that I can take the health class I wanted at GWC. Need to buy my books, pass math and I'll only have 1 semester to go!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Pimms, eh? SOunds interesting! I like the sound of the whiskey one (never could get the hang of gin).

My hound had a lot of stuff done today. She went in for dental work, and to take off a lump in her mammary gland (over an inch). The incisions for the lump removal are long and football-shaped to keep her skin flat when it heals. During the dental work, they found two loose teeth, so they pulled those. She had two other lumps that the doc took off, one on her hip, and one between her toes.

My little Frankendog. At least she could eat dinner. She's doing pretty well, all things considered. And we found a collar that I think she'll tolerate reasonably well. Instead of a lampshade collar (which don't work at all on basset hounds), we found an inflatable one that looks like a little inner tube. She can eat, drink, lay down and all, just not get at her stitches.

[Disneyphile]

I'm now capturing the footage from Sunday's benefit event. I'm finally excited to be sitting here capturing/digitizing. And, yes, I will be posting a "backdoor" link to a clip from that event, so you can all enjoy. :)

[mousepod]

... I think I need Carl's address. I just came across a copy of "Decline" that I'm pretty sure was the one I was supposed to have sent to him.

[lashbear]

Actually: Pimms pimms pimms pimms etc etc etc etc

OK. Fine !

:p

I'm still planning on bringing some Pimms #1 for any swank cocktail parties we may happen to have.... I'm sure Lisa will have a cucumber for me.

[Gemini Cricket]

Sheesh! Longest baseball game ever! American League won, though. That's awesome.
:)

[ozron]

Okay, so none of you have seen me with hair, so you don't realize how wierd this is.

Me and my two leading ladies: Hayley (from VH1's "I Know My Kid is a Star") and Kari (2007 Miss Oregon)

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/AW01p.JPG

Annie and Daddy Warbucks

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/AW02p.JPG

Both shows went great last weekend, and along with a good review for "Pippin", both have gotten good buzz on the Portland theatre blog "Followspot".

It's going to be a fun month!

[Gemini Cricket]

Visible bald mojo!
:)
Congrats and break a leg on future performances!
:)

[Stan4dSteph]

That's awesome Ron! Congrats on the "good buzz." Wish I could catch a performance.

Pimm's is very British. I just like saying the word. I've never actually had any. My mom enjoyed it when we visited some friends near London, but I was way under the drinking age at the time. :cheers:

[lashbear]

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/AW01p.JPG


Woo-Woo ! [wolf whistle] What a hunka shining Daddy.... :cool: Do you polish between shows ? :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sheesh! Longest baseball game ever! American League won, though. That's awesome.
:)
Dan Uggla can go Ugg himself.

I'm glad the game went that long, I was rooting for an injury, teach everyone a lesson for the whole "now it counts" stupidity.

But at least Russel Martin played well, and Brandon Webb of the D-Backs was forced to pitch which should throw a monkey wrench in Arizona's rotation so that's good news.

[Gemini Cricket]

Dan Uggla. Wow. That guy had a dark cloud of bad luck over his head the whole game.

There were a couple of questionable calls during the game. I think they should use instant replay for funky calls. One was the guy stealing second. He looked safe to me...

[3894]

3.5 weeks left of summer school!


I used to teach summer school every now and again. It was French boot camp, no two ways about that.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Dan Uggla. Wow. That guy had a dark cloud of bad luck over his head the whole game. Against the Dodgers he's freaking Mr. Incredible. Not so much yesterday. Jerk-ass.


There were a couple of questionable calls during the game. I think they should use instant replay for funky calls. One was the guy stealing second. He looked safe to me...
Hell no. No instant replay in baseball.

[BDBopper]

Sheesh! Longest baseball game ever! American League won, though. That's awesome.
:)

That game sure was lengthy. Ended about 1:30 AM my time. I am definitely not a fan of the league that wins the All Star Game getting Home Field Advantage in the World Series. Home Field Advantage hould go to the team with the best record among the two league champions.

[Gemini Cricket]

I say Hell yes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUcxut-g6xo)!


It's a song that reminds me of GD and CP.
:)

[BDBopper]

WTG Ron! Here's to continued success! :)

[BarTopDancer]

I used to teach summer school every now and again. It was French boot camp, no two ways about that.

It was a 12 week semester. I took 9 units instead of the 12 I would take in the 16 week semester. It wasn't terrible.

I'm burned out, but that's because I'm burned out on school.

[Gemini Cricket]

I don't know, I don't see anything wrong with instant replay. Some of these calls can be quite irritating. And the weird way that some announcers and some players are just okay with a wrong call is annoying. Last night, the announcer said, 'Oh yeah, he was out... Anyway, up next is...' I kept yelling at the TV saying, 'But the call was wrrrooong!' And, yes, I say it for non-Angels, non-Red Sox teams as well...

[MouseWife]

BTD~ I feel your pain being burned out on school but you are soooo close!!! Hang in there you are doing such a fantastic job!! Ever since I've 'known' you, you've always been moving up, working hard. :snap:

ozron~ I haven't seen you in person but I have seen a picture you with your long long long hair {as long as I am remembering the right picture....}. Wow, so you aren't wearing a 'cap'? How does that feel? Do you wear sunscreen???

[Gemini Cricket]

And, not that GD would necessarily care, there were a lot of hotties playing last night. Hotorama!
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I don't know, I don't see anything wrong with instant replay. Some of these calls can be quite irritating. And the weird way that some announcers and some players are just okay with a wrong call is annoying. Last night, the announcer said, 'Oh yeah, he was out... Anyway, up next is...' I kept yelling at the TV saying, 'But the call was wrrrooong!' And, yes, I say it for non-Angels, non-Red Sox teams as well...But that's baseball. Always has been. Wrong calls go both ways. And unless you're going to go the whole 9 yards and have instant replay for balls and strikes (or worse, a computer making all ball and strike calls) there's absolutely no point. Baseball is a judgment call game and always should be.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I say Hell yes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUcxut-g6xo)!


It's a song that reminds me of GD and CP.
:)Heh, I'd forgotten how awesome the video for that is. Love that song.

[Strangler Lewis]

There's talk of having reply just for home run calls, which would not be the worst thing given the funky design of some outfield fence/bleachers. However, before baseball commits to reply to "get it right" they should make sure that the infielders actually touch second base with the ball in their hands when they try to turn a double play.

[Ghoulish Delight]

There's talk of having reply just for home run calls, I wouldn't necessarily mind that use, but I have no faith at all that it would stop there.

[Not Afraid]

Don't you guys have your own baseball thread? ;)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Can you derail the Soooo.... thread?

[JWBear]

Don't you guys have your own baseball thread? ;)

Yeah... Baseball is boring. The players wear entirely too much clothing.

[BDBopper]

I don't know, I don't see anything wrong with instant replay. Some of these calls can be quite irritating. And the weird way that some announcers and some players are just okay with a wrong call is annoying. Last night, the announcer said, 'Oh yeah, he was out... Anyway, up next is...' I kept yelling at the TV saying, 'But the call was wrrrooong!' And, yes, I say it for non-Angels, non-Red Sox teams as well...

I am in complete agreement with you on this one, GC! I draw the lines at balls and strikes but instant replay is something that is definitely needed in win/lose situations for close calls (and for home runs close to the foul pole.

[BarTopDancer]

Hockey starts in 2.5 months!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Hell no. No instant replay in baseball.Amen brutha!

Don't you guys have your own baseball thread? ;)There are several. This is one of them.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I am in complete agreement with you on this one, GC! I draw the lines at balls and strikes but instant replay is something that is definitely needed in win/lose situations for close calls (and for home runs close to the foul pole.
See, but you can't draw the line at balls and strikes. There's no line to be drawn. Either there should be instant replay for everything or none at all.

[Alex]

I'd support instant replay for fair/foul home runs decisions since it is completely possible to reset or advance the game if replay overturns the call on the field. Also, most such reviews should be very quick.

But no farther and I personally wouldn't strongly advocate for even that. I'm fine with the human factors. Yes, there are well defined rules but we're already fuzzy in enforcement of several (how many 6-4-3/4-6-3 double plays never see anybody tag second; watch how quickly the back line of the batter's box disappears as the batters creep backwards out of it; and of course the strike zone)

[BDBopper]

I would rather my team lose a game on a correct call than win on a botched call. So there. :p

[Kevy Baby]

Have there really been that many blown home-run calls? I just don't see the need to introduce IR even for that. Partly because reviews wouldn't be quick. One of the bigger complaints about baseball is that it is already too slow of a pace - IR would just make it worse.

Besides, ANYTHING can have an effect on the game. While the reversal of a home run has a more immediate and obvious effect, just about any other call could impact the game as well.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Have there really been that many blown home-run calls? There have been an abnormally high number of borderline home run calls (some botched, most not) this season, so IR has been a big topic of conversation among nitwits analysts.

[BDBopper]

Besides, ANYTHING can have an effect on the game. While the reversal of a home run has a more immediate and obvious effect, just about any other call could impact the game as well.

I can't argue with that. I also can't argue the fact that I may be a Loser later this afternoon! :D

[Disneyphile]

I think I'm getting old, or just mean. Or both.

For months, Ken and I have been waiting for our complex to reinstall the fences on either side of our patio, which would privately enclose it, like it is supposed to be.

Well, the kids who live here love to run up and down the whole length of the building, especially across our patio. And they are loud and have left trash behind, etc.

So, we placed our two benches sideways across our patio where the fences are supposed to go to hopefully prevent the running back and forth and keep them out of our area. We also placed our two very thorny rose bushes along that length of patio as well, to discourage them from just climbing over or jumping the benches.

So, does this mean we officially hate kids yet?

I just hate having to raise other people's children. When I was a kid, I was taught not to enter other people's yards and driveways when out playing, and it didn't "restrict my childhood" one bit. Are manners just not taught these days?

[BDBopper]

So, does this mean we officially hate kids yet?

Of course not. You are just trying to secure your little bit of privacy in the neighborhood. You and Ken are justified in this. Good job! :snap:

[Not Afraid]

You're not any meaner than I am (which is not realy a compliment). ;)

[Alex]

It came up as an issue again because earlier this year there was a week where there were three blown calls on whether a home run was fair or foul. And another where there was a question of fan interference.

It is one those things that generally arises whenever there's a statistical clumping and we saw one in May.

[BarTopDancer]

T - I think that is a reasonable thing to do. It's your area, you want it for your use.

You're also protecting yourself from liability if they happen to hurt themselves on "your side" and protecting your property that is on your patio.

[Kevy Baby]

There have been an abnormally high number of borderline home run calls (some botched, most not) this season, so IR has been a big topic of conversation among nitwits analysts.It came up as an issue again because earlier this year there was a week where there were three blown calls on whether a home run was fair or foul. And another where there was a question of fan interference.

It is one those things that generally arises whenever there's a statistical clumping and we saw one in May.I was unaware of the abnormality. While I could see where IR could help, I would still rather stay with no IR and work on the umpires.

You're also protecting yourself from liability if they happen to hurt themselves on "your side" and protecting your property that is on your patio.Actually, they are opening themselves up TO liability by placing the benches and bushes. If the kids hurt themselves on their patio as the owners maintained it, the liability would be on the owners exclusively.

[BarTopDancer]

Actually, they are opening themselves up TO liability by placing the benches and bushes. If the kids hurt themselves on their patio as the owners maintained it, the liability would be on the owners exclusively.

oh.

[Moonliner]

I think I'm getting old, or just mean. Or both.

For months, Ken and I have been waiting for our complex to reinstall the fences on either side of our patio, which would privately enclose it, like it is supposed to be.

Well, the kids who live here love to run up and down the whole length of the building, especially across our patio. And they are loud and have left trash behind, etc.

So, we placed our two benches sideways across our patio where the fences are supposed to go to hopefully prevent the running back and forth and keep them out of our area. We also placed our two very thorny rose bushes along that length of patio as well, to discourage them from just climbing over or jumping the benches.

So, does this mean we officially hate kids yet?

I just hate having to raise other people's children. When I was a kid, I was taught not to enter other people's yards and driveways when out playing, and it didn't "restrict my childhood" one bit. Are manners just not taught these days?

No that's not hate. Setting up a tiger trap with real bamboo stakes on the other hand.....

[Alex]

Here's an example of why I think replay would be bad on anything but the most resettable of decisions, replay for everything leads to trouble:

Scenario 1
Two outs. Batter hits a stinger to third. Third baseman makes a diving catch and makes a snag that is rules a clean catch. Third out. Batter never even makes it 20 feet down the baseline before stopping and heading to the dugout.

Replay shows the ball actually touched the ground before being caught. It was definitely a ball in play but there would have still been a chance of making the out at first anyway. Do you:

1. Award the runner first
2. Assume he'd have been out anyway
3. Continue the at bat (but with what count)


Scenario 2:
Runner on third. Batter swings at pitch and the ball goes straight back to the backstop. Umpire calls it a foul tip. Runner stays at third. Replay shows it was actually a clear miss by the batter and the pitch was actually a passed ball. If correctly called the runner on third probably would have scored. Do you:

1. Award the runner home place and score the run
2. Run the exact situation through a sabremetric database to calculate the historical odds of scoring on that play and then roll a die to determine the outcome.
3. Leave the runner on third (in which case, why have the replay)

[Disneyphile]

The benches are still on our patio though, well within the fence borders. If they don't wander onto our patio, they won't come in contact with 'em.

I'm just sick of my work being interrupted by the distraction.

[JWBear]

I think I'm getting old, or just mean. Or both.

For months, Ken and I have been waiting for our complex to reinstall the fences on either side of our patio, which would privately enclose it, like it is supposed to be.

Well, the kids who live here love to run up and down the whole length of the building, especially across our patio. And they are loud and have left trash behind, etc.

So, we placed our two benches sideways across our patio where the fences are supposed to go to hopefully prevent the running back and forth and keep them out of our area. We also placed our two very thorny rose bushes along that length of patio as well, to discourage them from just climbing over or jumping the benches.

So, does this mean we officially hate kids yet?

I just hate having to raise other people's children. When I was a kid, I was taught not to enter other people's yards and driveways when out playing, and it didn't "restrict my childhood" one bit. Are manners just not taught these days?

I grew up mostly in southern California, and that is what I was taught as well. But we spent 3 years in suburban upstate New York when I was 9-11. There were no fences between yards there, and we kids played everywhere.

[BDBopper]

Here's an example of why I think replay would be bad on anything but the most resettable of decisions, replay for everything leads to trouble:

Scenario 1
Two outs. Batter hits a stinger to third. Third baseman makes a diving catch and makes a snag that is rules a clean catch. Third out. Batter never even makes it 20 feet down the baseline before stopping and heading to the dugout.

Replay shows the ball actually touched the ground before being caught. It was definitely a ball in play but there would have still been a chance of making the out at first anyway. Do you:

1. Award the runner first
2. Assume he'd have been out anyway
3. Continue the at bat (but with what count)


Scenario 2:
Runner on third. Batter swings at pitch and the ball goes straight back to the backstop. Umpire calls it a foul tip. Runner stays at third. Replay shows it was actually a clear miss by the batter and the pitch was actually a passed ball. If correctly called the runner on third probably would have scored. Do you:

1. Award the runner home place and score the run
2. Run the exact situation through a sabremetric database to calculate the historical odds of scoring on that play and then roll a die to determine the outcome.
3. Leave the runner on third (in which case, why have the replay)

I don't see either situation as reviewable (even with Instant Replay)

[Gemini Cricket]

How is IR used in football? Isn't it used rather successfully there?

[BDBopper]

How is IR used in football? Isn't it used rather successfully there?

Yes. Very much so. I really like the College Football review system where it is done from the booth and most times a coach doesn't need to challenge a call because an official will call for a review before it becomes necessary. In pro football The Coach has the ability to challenge the call on the field twice in a game. However if the call is not overturned his team loses a time-out. If a coach is succssful twice in a game he is awarded with an extra chance.

[Kevy Baby]

How is IR used in football? Isn't it used rather successfully there?Someone else can get into the details (I am not sure which plays are "reviewable", but I do know that the team that requests the review is charged a time-out of the play is not reversed after review). But IMO, it doesn't work for the same reason I don't want it in baseball: it interrupts the flow of the game.

[tracilicious]

Heh, I'd forgotten how awesome the video for that is. Love that song.


It is almost sad how excited I got watching those robots dance. Good stuff!!!!

[BDBopper]

I was thinking that the NFL System would be better for Baseball but there is nothing that really could be taken away from a manager if a challenged call is not overturned in his team's favor.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Well, the kids who live here love to run up and down the whole length of the building, especially across our patio. And they are loud and have left trash behind, etc.


I would guess the kids probably don't know that you consider that your private space. As far as they are concerned the world is theirs to play in. Have you talked to them or their parents to express your concerns?

[mousepod]

I was thinking that the NFL System would be better for Baseball but there is nothing that really could be taken away from a manager if a challenged call is not overturned in his team's favor.

cue George Carlin Baseball vs Football routine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WallEDRs0M)

[Alex]

How is IR used in football? Isn't it used rather successfully there?

Yes, it is used in football to decent effect.

But, football benefits from a couple of things. First, there is only one important thing that has to be determined for any given play: where should the ball be and did it get to where it is fairly? Therefore it is easy is generally simple to reset the game to where it was before a call was made. The catch was made with one foot out of bounds therefore the play didn't count so go back to where it was or yes it was a good catch so it stays where it is.

Baseball isn't so simple. On a hit to right field with a person on first. Sure, replay could tell you that the at bat should have continued because it was actually foul but turn it around (oops it was called foul but is fair) and what should happen? On a called fair ball maybe the guy on first only advances to second or maybe he saw an opportunity and would have tried stretching to third where he's thrown out in a close play. Or the batter would have slipped and fell coming out of the batter's box (it does happen every once in a while) and would have been thrown out at the plate.

Whereas in football replay is generally a determination of what ACTUALLY happened (since it is just focused on the ball). Widespread use of replay in baseball would too often require, when overturning a decision on the field, making guesses as to what PROBABLY would have happened.

But yeah, there are moments when it would be safe to use replay, I just don't feel there is so much horrible error, and what there is (unlike in the NBA) is pretty neutral, that it is needed.

[BDBopper]

cue George Carlin Baseball vs Football routine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WallEDRs0M)

One of my absolute favorite George Carlin routines!

[Gemini Cricket]

Here's a question I had last night...
At what point is an all star game a tie? Apparently there was one in the past. But if this was the longest all star game ever, what made that other one a tie...?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Here's a question I had last night...
At what point is an all star game a tie? Apparently there was one in the past. But if this was the longest all star game ever, what made that other one a tie...?There can no longer be a tie.

In the past, the ASG was purely exhibition. Nothing was gained other than bragging rights by winning. Several years ago, a game got into the 11th inning. The coaches had used almost all of their bench players (the point of the game being to let the players show off, not to manage uber-strategically). So they agreed to just end it in a tie. Since it was a meaningless game, they could walk away whenever they felt like it.

Idiot fans got pissed off. They felt ripped off somehow that there wasn't a winner, even though what they saw was exactly what they paid to see, the best 50 or so baseball players having fun and showing off.

So the league decided to experiment and make the ASG "mean something". Namely, as mentioned earlier, it decides who gets home field advantage in the World Series. Whichever league wins, the team from that leage gets the advantage come October. So now that they HAVE to have a winner, the managers can't just say, "Ooops, we've used everyone on the bench, time to call it off."

I think it's beyond stupid. What that means is:

A) Fewer players will make it into the game. With the threat of an extended game, managers have to reserve a couple players on the bench just in case.

B) Risk of injury for an exhibition game. The longer it goes, the higher the risk.

C) Even without injury, longer playing time means MLB's best players are losing a day of rest. Normally they'd play a couple innings and go chill out. But instead you end up with Russel Martin playing 10 innings.

It's an exhibition game, it should be an exhibition, not a competition. It's bogus and the fans that complained about the one that ended in a tie are idiots.

[mousepod]

IIRC, the biggest complainers were the legal sports gamblers in Las Vegas

[BDBopper]

It's an exhibition game, it should be an exhibition, not a competition. It's bogus and the fans that complained about the one that ended in a tie are idiots.

I agree with you whole heartedly!

[BDBopper]

Looks like the LoT has room for 999 Happy Posts from BDBopper....does this swanky pad have room for one more?

[Gemini Cricket]

Looks like the LoT has room for 999 Happy Posts from BDBopper....does this swanky pad have room for one more?
Any volunteers?

[Morrigoon]

You know what... three cheers for Ron White. I'm watching his routine on the Comedy Channel, and he has this bit where he rips on homophobia. When you consider who his target market is... I think it's great that someone in his position takes a stand against homophobia.

Anyway, I found a clip of it on YouTube. Only, in the version I watched he starts of with "...he's a homophobe. Didn't you think they were all dead? Isn't that the most useless thing you could be?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSnNHUaNR_8

[BDBopper]

Wow. That was awesome Cindy. Thanks for sharing! Kudos to Ron White! :snap:

[innerSpaceman]

If Gemini Cricket doesn't stop talking about sports, I'm going to go get my gay card from him now that I've finally watched The Women, and TAKE HIS AWAY.

[Gemini Cricket]

Don't be a hater, Stevie.
:D

[Gemini Cricket]

Which reminds me. Baseball players who have uncurved, straight across baseball cap bills look stupid. There was a pitcher last night who looked like a dinkus with his straight across bill. He also had a weird stance for pitching. He faced first base before throwing the ball. Weird. But I guess it would be hard to steal 2nd with him watching...

[BDBopper]

Yeah Straight-billed Baseball caps are stupid!

[Ghoulish Delight]

He faced first base before throwing the ball. Weird. But I guess it would be hard to steal 2nd with him watching...
Err, that's not a weird stance, that's a left handed pitcher.

[Gemini Cricket]

Err, that's not a weird stance, that's a left handed pitcher.
With a dumb hat.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm gonna have to get Brad into hockey...

Hot, built guys with yummy European accents.

[Morrigoon]

My new copy of my driver's license never arrived. I just realized my temporary paper one is now expired, and I still don't have my license. Grr...

[Gn2Dlnd]

I'm gonna have to get Brad into hockey...

Hot, built guys with yummy European accents.

Québécois isn't European.

[JWBear]

But, it's kinda sorta.

[Kevy Baby]

Err, that's not a weird stance, that's a left handed pitcher.But it WOULD be a weird stance if the pitcher was right-handed.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm gonna have to get Brad into hockey...

Hot, built guys with yummy European accents.
I bet I could get into hockey. But the baggy clothes isn't inspiring me to get into it... :D

[Alex]

So....

Should 63 year old women wear bikinis?

The pro side of the argument (http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2008/07/post_19.html).

[blueerica]

Blocked! Gah!

[BarTopDancer]

I bet I could get into hockey. But the baggy clothes isn't inspiring me to get into it... :D

Hehe. There are some games where the baggy clothes just come off. I'm so far up that you can't see much anyways.

But you should come to a game with me next season.

Blocked! Gah!

Not for me. Miracle.

[Gemini Cricket]

I've never been to a hockey game...
Hmmmm.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Helen Mirren is a Goddess, and can wear (or not) whatever she wants.

[Tref]

Following Gn2Dlnd around LoT ...

[Gn2Dlnd]

Oh, THAT'S who that is. I thought I heard little cat feet.

[Tref]

I thought I heard little cat feet.

Well, its a medical condition. I don't like to talk about it.

[Kevy Baby]

So....

Should 63 year old women wear bikinis?

The pro side of the argument (http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2008/07/post_19.html).If they look like that, I say absolutely yes!

She looks damn good for 43, much less 63.

For those for whom it is blocked, maybe this will work:
http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/2008/07/16/helen_bikini.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Helen Mirren has always been a hottie. Even now. :)

[Morrigoon]

Mmmm.... hockey boys :)

[Disneyphile]

I would guess the kids probably don't know that you consider that your private space. As far as they are concerned the world is theirs to play in. Have you talked to them or their parents to express your concerns?I don't know who they belong too, and they always run out of sight when I open the door. They know to run though, because I yelled at them shortly after we moved in because they were using our doorbell as a "base" for one of their games and would ring it constantly throughout the day. Ken thought I was mean for stopping their game, telling me that they were just "having fun" and needed a "base". I told him to see how much fun it is always running to the damn door while trying to work. ;) Asking them nicely to stop only added to their "fun", so I ended up having to put on my mean face and yell. They got that message and now fear me. :evil:

However, I notice that a neighbor further down our side has adopted the same idea already - this afternoon, they turned their potted vine and lattice sideways to block their section now too. :D

[Morrigoon]

The music in The Last Unicorn sounds a lot like the music in Pippin.

[Gemini Cricket]

I don't know who they belong too, and they always run out of sight when I open the door...
See what happens when you don't spray your yard for children?

[flippyshark]

The music in The Last Unicorn sounds a lot like the music in Pippin.

Okay, gotta check out The Last Unicorn now. (love Pippin)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Ron- that's awesome! Congratulations on the good show!

T- I'd be that kind of mean, too.

Hellen Mirren can wear that bikini any time she wants. OMG. Yeah.

I had a good day today. My friend and I took the bus to Santa Barbara today, bummed around all day, saw things we wanted to see, and took the train home. Lovely day marred only by her sore toes from wearing the wrong shoes. She felt bad about repeating "I could spend money on "XXX" if I knew I was getting the job".

Frankendog is doing reasonably well. I only saw her try to lick her stitches twice tonight.

[Disneyphile]

By the way, some of you know my dear friend Jessica. Her mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery yesterday. She's been labeled with a Stage 3 that affected 3 lymph nodes.

So, please keep her and her mom in your thoughts and prayers. I know all too well what it's like to have a parent with an escalated cancer. There are going to be some hard times ahead, and they can use all the loving energy they can get.

Thanks. :)

[ozron]

ozron~ I haven't seen you in person but I have seen a picture you with your long long long hair {as long as I am remembering the right picture....}. Wow, so you aren't wearing a 'cap'? How does that feel? Do you wear sunscreen???

Yeah, you're probably remembering my headshot from about eight years ago:

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/bdr1.JPG

I did have it cut to a shorter style about four years ago.

I swore about thirty years a go that I'd never wear a bald cap - those things are atrocious and NEVER look good! So I I took the bic to it for this. It actually doesn't feel that much different, except when I'm in the direct sun. I am going through a lot of spf 30 right now - it's been in the nineties here since I shaved.

The really wierd thing is catching my reflection in mirrors and windows. After over two weeks I still don't recognize myself!

[wendybeth]

The hairdresser in me is crying. However, should you actually ever go bald, it will look pretty good!

[Gemini Cricket]

If you've got the head for it, and it seems you do, I say go bald. It's all the rage right now.
:)

[blueerica]

Okay, gotta check out The Last Unicorn now. (love Pippin)

One of J & I's favorite movies from our childhoods. That said, when we saw it on Amazon, we bought it... immediately. Well, the movie doesn't hold up. Maybe we just had it on some weird 8-year old pedestal, though. If you can't find it, let me know.

[3894]

Helen Mirren has always been a hottie. Even now. :)

Even now? That woman is aged to perfection.

[Snowflake]

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~arrhar/bdr1.JPG


Please don't be offended Ozron, hubba hubba!

[Kevy Baby]

"Please don't be offended by my telling you that you are good looking."

I just hate when people say nice things about me.

[MouseWife]

Oh, that I were to be offended. ;)

{I think she means by taking the liberty of posting the pic....}

[Disneyphile]

I finally digitized all the video from Sunday, so I grabbed one from a still-remaining stack in my "low priority" basket. Turns out that it's from our wedding (thanks Goonie!). I just logged it. And, I've been desperately longing to hear my mom's voice for months now, and there she was - her entire toast was caught on video, and I didn't even know it. I got to hear her say "I love you", and it's just too awesome to describe. I now feel like she's still with me and always will be.

It reminds me of why I love what I do - capture the moments of a lifetime forever. :)

[Morrigoon]

Cool! Is that video just the wedding or was there other footage?

[Kevy Baby]

Cool! Is that video just the wedding or was there other footage?I believe choice scenes from the honeymoon were in there as well.

[Disneyphile]

Just the wedding and reception. :)

I've now moved on to other tapes of miscellaneous stuff. There are still 18 more to capture. :rolleyes:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Just the wedding and reception. :)

I've now moved on to other tapes of miscellaneous stuff. There are still 18 more to capture. :rolleyes:
I'm sure you've got all the equipment you need, but on the off chance that this might help, have you seen today's woot (http://www.woot.com/)?

[Disneyphile]

I'm sure you've got all the equipment you need, but on the off chance that this might help, have you seen today's woot (http://www.woot.com/)?Oh, I know. Could come in handy, but the problem is that it won't do time code, and that's essential for what I do. I've had my hopes up for a fire store for a LONG time now. The pro ones are around $1,400 though. So, it'll have to wait for now.

[lizziebith]

Just got to Loo-uh-vull, KY. It's a tad humid! The hotel gave us a gift upon check-in: a horse blanket! We're going to use it to mop up our perspiration I guess...

[Sub la Goon]

Just got to Loo-uh-vull, KY. It's a tad humid! The hotel gave us a gift upon check-in: a horse blanket! We're going to use it to mop up our perspiration I guess...

I hate it when the KY gets sticky.

Good thing you got that horse blanket.

[3894]

Just got to Loo-uh-vull, KY. It's a tad humid! The hotel gave us a gift upon check-in: a horse blanket! We're going to use it to mop up our perspiration I guess...

Kentucky is so pretty, it almost makes up for the humidity. First off, the state is pretty much Beagle Central. Also, if you can stay at Harmony Hill (http://www.shakervillageky.org/), an old Shaker village, you will absolutely love it. Perfect location for a destination wedding, btw.

[Kevy Baby]

Just got to Loo-uh-vull, KY. It's a tad humid! The hotel gave us a gift upon check-in: a horse blanket! We're going to use it to mop up our perspiration I guess...Was there a reason for the horse blanket (other than mopping up perspiration)? That just seems so random.

[lashbear]

Was there a reason for the horse blanket?
Well, silly, it's for when your horse gets cold.... :rolleyes:

[wendybeth]

Was there a reason for the horse blanket (other than mopping up perspiration)? That just seems so random.

Home of the Kentucky Derby, dude. They have to do something with all that horsehair.

[RStar]

Soooo....

Where's fej?

[alphabassettgrrl]

So the set for "Singin' in the Rain" came in on 5 semi-trucks. I see why. We hung huge heavy things on the flyrail. We put the rest of the heavy crap onto platforms. There's a rain deck to catch the rain. It's not light either, and the backdrop for it is a series of buildings, like a town. They're all 15 feet tall and don't break down.

I'm thinking I want to see the show just to see this stuff all do its thing. It's a three day load-in, and our first two days have been 10 hours long. Oh, and everything's warped and tweaked so nothing fits to fasten it together. It's been ... interesting. Yeah, that's a good word. :)

Here's hoping tomorrow is a short day so I can go to the cemetary screening.

[Gn2Dlnd]

What theatre?

[Motorboat Cruiser]

So, about 20 or 30 pages back, I talked about having my first gig with my new band, The Naked Funk. A few people asked me to share clips if they became available. And I just found out tonight that there are some on youtube.

I should warn that they are not of the best quality. This is the house mix, which sounds a little out of whack, not to mention that we are certainly still rough around the edges. Still, I thought I would share for anyone interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_w4qqo5Go&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMauTbvzPVQ&feature=related

[BDBopper]

By the way, some of you know my dear friend Jessica. Her mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery yesterday. She's been labeled with a Stage 3 that affected 3 lymph nodes.

So, please keep her and her mom in your thoughts and prayers. I know all too well what it's like to have a parent with an escalated cancer. There are going to be some hard times ahead, and they can use all the loving energy they can get.

Thanks. :)

Jessica will definitely be in my prayers.

[BDBopper]

I finally digitized all the video from Sunday, so I grabbed one from a still-remaining stack in my "low priority" basket. Turns out that it's from our wedding (thanks Goonie!). I just logged it. And, I've been desperately longing to hear my mom's voice for months now, and there she was - her entire toast was caught on video, and I didn't even know it. I got to hear her say "I love you", and it's just too awesome to describe. I now feel like she's still with me and always will be.

It reminds me of why I love what I do - capture the moments of a lifetime forever. :)

Oh how awesome is that! I know how much you needed that. I am so glad you were blseed in this way. :)

[BDBopper]

What's wrong with you people? I missed almostt hree full days of the Soo.... Thread and there were only three pages to go through? :rolleyes:

Y'all have lost your touch. Shame on you! LOL

[BDBopper]

So where have I been?

Well on thursday I was "hired" to bring in my DJ equipment and play some music at tghe private school for kids with special needs in town (my mom is the Secretary there). So on Wednesday night I had to drag out all of my stuff and get it all together, make sure I had all the stuff the kids liked, and got a good night's sleep (or at least tried to). I really had no idea what was going to happen because the nice teenagers who hired me never told me what I was going to be doing exactly and what my duties were. I would learn later that thye had my number and lost it.

So I woke up at 6 AM and did the final prep work and loaded it up in my mom's station wagon. At 8 AM it was off to the school. I met up with the very sweet Teenage volunteers who hired me. they are really girls after my own heart. they wanted to help raise money for the school to help pay the book fees for the students. So they set up wagon rides, a drink/snack stand, and karaoke to help raise the money. Parents sent their kids in with money and they piad the girls as everything transpired.

It was hot, humid, and sticky with temps in the 90's. Thank goodness I had the forsight to realize that whatever was going down would happen outdoors and brought a hat and plenty of sunscreen. That did not help my equipment though so I am glad for a pause in the action and i moved my stuff (sans speakers) inside a trailer. The kids had a blast and I did too (despite having to play the High School Musical 2 Soundtrakc ad nausium for three hours (that's what the girls wanted me to play so I did). The final talley ended up being around $125. The girls slipped me a few dollars but I later slipped them back in the bucket.

As for the rest of Thursday I took the evening fo R&R. It was fun but stressful and emotionally exhausting. Not only did I have the gig but I got called a few times by fellow DJ's on the Radio Station about drama that I didn't need to deal with (read I didn't want to hear about it...there has been too much crap and drama surrounding things there for the past month). In addition to that Charter finally came to install Cable and didn't have the right equipment. Ugh!

Yesterday I went to lunch with my Great Uncle and destressed. Thank goodness Charter came and made things right. We finally have Cable again after 11 days of nothing.

So that's what's been up with me. I missed you guys for the past three days (from Wednesday evening to now).

[Morrigoon]

I think Twitter has absorbed some of the Sooo... thread's action

[3894]

I think Twitter has absorbed some of the Sooo... thread's action

That makes me sad. No one invited me.

Nope, not begging.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Not atwitter over Twitter. Or LJ. Or any other way to OCDiddly document every moment of my life and the lives of those around me.

I have, however, come to appreciate the occasional txt msg as a quick check-in tool. i.e.: movie?, call, Im here r u?, etc.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Contenders for foulest concoctions by Carl's Jr:

Pastrami Burger
Prime Rib Burger
Nacho Burger

:hurl:

[BarTopDancer]

Nacho burger?

Tell me you're joking!

[CoasterMatt]

Have you ever had a pastrami burger at the Hat?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Singin's going in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. It's going to rain onstage which always makes me nervous.

I've learned that having BJ's at 3:30 (baked potato with cheese, chicken, and broccoli), a movie (Hellboy II), and then sushi at 8:30 is too much for one evening.

No time for biking today. Hopefully I can finish here and do some weights here at home. Feeling quite blobby. I ate too much.

[wendybeth]

Hey, BD- you're a great sport for playing that evil soundtrack so many times- your ears must be bleeding.:eek:


I haven't been 'Twittering', just working and having kind of a hectic week. Eric sanded and refinished one of the decks, and we've been painting the railings for the past several nights. (It's a very large deck). Tori has been a big help- she's easily done 1/2 of the painting so far, and she's doing a great job. I'll have to post a pic when we're finished- it really is looking great! She and I are going to Seattle in a few weeks for a long weekend with Bobbi and Nick; we just booked a hotel on Capital Hill that looks like a fun place. It's very near the gay district, so we may see some Bears!:cheers: I'm looking forward to it- it's been kind of a rough week, between work and finding out that several people I care very much about have very serious illnesses. Shyt, when it rains it pours! May as well be in Seattle then, eh?

[Morrigoon]

Julie Andrews sang tonight :):):)

My heart ached for her when I realized how toasted her pipes really are (I couldn't imagine the loss would be so great). But she's still Julie FREAKING Andrews, with more class, grace, and stage presence than any one person should have a right to.

There were some good singers with her, including a name I'd heard before (I believe he does the Hollywood Bowl thing with reasonable frequency) but never seen myself: Jubilant Sykes. Very good. And the other two guys were pretty damn hot (and so very obviously off the market to my half of the population ;)) The women were adequate. They were good, just didn't exactly blow you away. The going theory is that they couldn't outshine Julie... that would be bad.

[3894]

Not atwitter over Twitter. Or LJ. Or any other way to OCDiddly document every moment of my life and the lives of those around me.

I then went over to Twitter to see what it is. My jury is out on it - probably too time-consuming is my hunch - but I do love texting for keeping track of my two teenagers.

[flippyshark]

Random self-aggrandizing post -

Tonight, I am holding a public reading of my latest play. It's called:

GOOD WITNESS: Secret Lives of the Born Again.

I have a dozen of Central Florida's finest actors participating, and I'm told that there will be at least a few attendees who could potentially give the work a full production someday. Here's hoping.

The play is a comedy in two acts, and it charts the foibles and frustrations of several families in the evangelical sub-culture in post 9/11 America. It's all about beer, prostitution, cute puppets, the rapture, and much more.

Wish me luck. Now, please resume the Soooo.... thread already in progress.

[katiesue]

Good Luck Flippy!

[CoasterMatt]

All that I knew was the hole in my shoe...

I love this song

[Kevy Baby]

I've learned that having BJ's at 3:30 ... is too much for one evening.One can never have too much BJ


Oh. You meant the restaurant...