Soooo....

[madmonkeygirl]

MouseWife here you go this is a link to my short video clip of Bon Jovi doing part of Bad Medicine on 4/5/08 at the Honda Center. You can see why i react the way i do to them live. One of my favorite songs done live for various reasons. Plus this was the song i would get reaction attention from Richie for his sign i make plus my first time i got Jon's hand in mine and part of the lyrics sung to me the night before. :) If you ever want to go to a concert let me know. I'm saving up for next tour.

[madmonkeygirl]

Call me blonde for nothing here's the actual link lol duh...lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noihb79_VjE

[Disneyphile]

Thanks to nurturing some of my connections, I just got a call to shoot a product commercial this fall. I'll be meeting with the clients next week to go over the scope of the project and discuss costs and hopefully secure a retainer deposit. :)

Still haven't heard back from the other job prospects yet, but I'm not giving up hope, and am still pressing forth on other opportunities.

In the meantime, I'm going to turn out a couple more spots from the Hollywood shoot, because those types of connections are worth more than gold in my industry. It's definitely a people business that requires social skills. So, I need to stay on top of that.

Keep moving forward! :D

[BarTopDancer]

So I spent most of last night at the hospital visiting a friend who had a mild heart attack on Tuesday. Thankfully he should be ok. He's 40. Smokes like a chimney and is a bit over weight (I'd say an "average" amount for a man his age and build) but otherwise picture perfect blood pressure and cholesterol.

[swanie]

The last 48 hours have been so wacky. I usually blame this type of weirdness on the planets, but today I'm blaming the damn doomsday machine. I'm thinking it screwed with things we can't even begin to imagine. ;)

Can we have a do-over?

[Andrew]

The last 48 hours have been so wacky. I usually blame this type of weirdness on the planets, but today I'm blaming the damn doomsday machine. I'm thinking it screwed with things we can't even begin to imagine. ;)

Can we have a do-over?
I think that will happen if they run it backwards.

[Disneyphile]

No running it backwards! I'd really like to not relive the majority of this past year, thankyouverymuch.

In other news, I just filed a formal BBB complaint against the so-called independent "network" that still hasn't paid me for last year's work. Sadly, I was very willing to work around any financial problems they are having, but seeing as they make a point to avoid me and then treat me rudely when I do get in touch with them, they've had it coming for a looooooong time. If they don't respond to this complaint, then it looks like I'll be dragging them into small claims finally.

Businesses should not get away with treating people like crap.

[blueerica]

Ugh, I have no idea what's been up since yesterday.

As for me... I think I'm going to head home now.

[Kevy Baby]

Thanks to nurturing some of my connections, I just got a call to shoot a product commercial this fall. I'll be meeting with the clients next week to go over the scope of the project and discuss costs and hopefully secure a retainer deposit. :)What about the porn?

I think that will happen if they run it backwards.Will I get my dog and my truck back?

In other news, I just filed a formal BBB complaint against the so-called independent "network" that still hasn't paid me for last year's work.Is this the person I am thinking of?

[BarTopDancer]

Talk about lucky (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080910/ap_on_fe_st/odd_bicyclist_vs_bear;_ylt=AtgEuPBXueN5IR6FTw_6RBS s0NUE).

Teacher riding his bike to school T-Bones a bear.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Well, he did work at Target Range Middle School.

[Ghoulish Delight]

He hoped to be able to return to teaching science at Target Range Middle School on Friday.Today's homework:

A man is traveling on a bike at 25MPH towards a bear 10 feet away. How much time does that man have to ponder his unfulfilling waste of a life, his general contempt for his job and the students he teaches, and to curse God and the festering cesspool of a universe She's created before he impacts the bear.




Answer: Fvck this, half of you are going to drop out anyway and the other half are just going to drain your parents' bank account while you bullsh*t your way through college and play video games on their couch until you're 35, unmarried, and hoping Devry won't ask for a resume.

[Alex]

And for the nerds who won't be put off by a simple teacher meltdown the answer is 0.27 seconds.

[BarTopDancer]

You didn't show your work.

[Alex]

25 miles per hour = 25 miles per (60 minutes/hour)*1 hour = 25 miles per (60 seconds/minute)(60 minutes/hour)*1 hour = (5280 feet/mile)*25 mile = (60 seconds/minute)(60 minutes/hour)*1 hour.

All of that reduces to 132,000 feet/3600 seconds which equals 36.66667 feet per second.

Since we know that he was traveling 36.666667 feet/second but want to know how much he traveled in one second we cross multiply the fractions to get 36.6666667x = 10. Solving for x by dividing 36.66666667 into 10 you get the final answer of 0.27272727....

However, since the initial word problem only provide 2 significant digits
the answer must be limited to 0.27

[Strangler Lewis]

And for the nerds who won't be put off by a simple teacher meltdown the answer is 0.27 seconds.

repeating

[Strangler Lewis]

Too complicated. You look at it and you see he travels 10 feet in 1/13200 of an hour. Divide 3600 by 13200 and there's your answer.

[Alex]

Not repeating. See final sentence in "showing my work." Since the figures given are not absolutes the math can only be done to the precision of the input figures. In this case, two significant digits.

Love,

Nerds not put off by a simple teacher meltdown. (And, of course, I didn't actually do all that work in getting the answer the first time. I was being intentionally overly procedural)

[Disneyphile]

What about the porn?Never heard back on that one. :( I did contemplate for a brief moment though of applying for an opening at TBN, but then realized that I just can't lower my morals enough for that. ;)

Is this the person I am thinking of?Possibly not. These are a couple people who have apparently tried to cheat others out of money too, according to other BBB complaints that I just found about them. They "hire" people to shoot children's sports events and then broadcast them on local networks. They owe me just under $500, and have mostly ignored me for some time now. Well, now they'll have the flame of the BBB's torch under their asses. I can't wait to see how they respond.

I was way too nice for way too long.

It's a fault of mine that I'm working to change. There's a difference between being compassionate and being a doormat/punching bag. And, if that makes me a bitch, so be it. Bitch gotta get paid!!! :snap:

[BarTopDancer]

I'm sorry I asked ;)

But a gold star for Alex!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sweet lord, in less than 48 hours I'll be on a plane headed for Edinburgh via London and it's occurred to me that I've made no arrangements to go golfing. In Edinburgh!

This must be remedied.

[Kevy Baby]

Sweet lord, in less than 48 hours I'll be on a plane headed for Edinburgh via London and it's occurred to me that I've made no arrangements to go golfing. In Edinburgh!DUDE!

Make sure to bring your clubs though. I have heard from more than one source that rental clubs are very modern... for 1927.

[Kevy Baby]

I did contemplate for a brief moment though of applying for an opening at TBN, but then realized that I just can't lower my morals enough for that. ;)But imagine the fun of walking in the joint wearing a prominent pentacle.

[Disneyphile]

But imagine the fun of walking in the joint wearing a prominent pentacle.But, that would require my walking in the joint in the first place, which would be impossible, because the place would instantly go up in flames once I arrived in the parking lot. ;)

[MouseWife]

Call me blonde for nothing here's the actual link lol duh...lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noihb79_VjE


thank you for the link!!

I just may be interested....but locally. I know you went a long way to see some shows, eh? Yeah for you but boo-hoo for me.

You and Steph, you guys go the extra mile for shows. :snap:

I've only gone up to Hollywood.

Hmmm. Must remedy that....

And, a gold star for Alex and also for Strangler Lewis on the grounds that he got it. :D

[Chernabog]

OK so I just made out with someone I dated in high school, that I hadn't seen for 13 years (till last week). Its seriously an odd feeling :) We're gonna see where it goes. Woot!

[madmonkeygirl]

MouseWife well i went local to a few. Anaheim Honda Center two nights in a row stayed down on Harbor Blvd across from Disneyland and then Staples then traveled to Vegas this tour. Last tour i went to Minnesotta and Chicago and then did Anaheim, Staples and Vegas. But heck i'd definitely go with ya if you want to experience them live. Let me know what you think i have more videos up on YouTube. Just posted Make a Memory from Vegas that i took of Jon. :) Everyone who knows me is forewarned about next tour and the number of shows i'm gonna try to get to...New Record for me...trying to make my overall total over 20....

[lashbear]

I heard Bon Jovi and 'Bad Medicine' in the car earlier and I was jumping around thinking I really need to see them live.....I know your wife is a big fan. ;)
I thought she was Mad for the Monkees ??? :p

Are you insinuating that there is a possibility that some of my posts have been in some way suggestive?!?
well, honey, show us your 'post' and we'll tell you if it's suggestive or not !

Thanks to nurturing some of my connections, I just got a call to shoot a product commercial this fall.
Not a body-wash by any chance ?? :D

Sweet lord, in less than 48 hours I'll be on a plane headed for Edinburgh via London and it's occurred to me that I've made no arrangements to go golfing. In Edinburgh!

This must be remedied.
Do they let you take your Golf Bats on the plane?

But imagine the fun of walking in the joint wearing a prominent pentacle.
She's interviewing for the Pentagon ?!?!?!

But heck i'd definitely go with ya if you want to experience them live...
I think that a BJ Swanking [Kevy... Stop It !!] with MMG would be AWESOME fun. :cheers: :cool:

[MouseWife]

But heck i'd definitely go with ya if you want to experience them live. Let me know what you think i have more videos up on YouTube. Just posted Make a Memory from Vegas that i took of Jon. :) Everyone who knows me is forewarned about next tour and the number of shows i'm gonna try to get to...New Record for me...trying to make my overall total over 20....


Gosh, I wonder how many Cornell shows I've been to? Hmmm...do you count benefits as well? :D I need to figure it out.

But, yes, I think I would LOVE to go to BJ with you! At some point, locally. I really got a charge out of the song and it brought back soo much and they are still together and still rockin' out, I have to see them! I so remember them back in the beginning, back on MTV.

I will take a look at your Memory From Vegas.

LOL Lash, I don't think I know anyone anymore who is mad for the monkees....How about David Cassidy? :p

[JWBear]

This is cute (http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/tiji_tv_balloon) (but don't ask me what it's an ad for).

[lashbear]

This is cute (http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/tiji_tv_balloon) (but don't ask me what it's an ad for).
It's an ad for Tiji TV. :D

...at first, I thought it had Ghibli overtones, until the Kid in the airplane.

[JWBear]

What the heck is Tiji TV?

Here's another cute one. (http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/bouygues_telecom_favourites)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Well, he did work at Target Range Middle School.

That was my first response. I'm fine with schools named after historical figures, or directional locations, or local donors, etc. But... seriously, are they BEGGING for a Columbine-type attack?

[innerSpaceman]

DUDE!

Make sure to bring your clubs though. I have heard from more than one source that rental clubs are very modern... for 1927.

Um, don't bring your own clubs. You'd only get reamed by the airlines. Not as expensive as a surfboard, but sports enthusiasts worldwide are in an uproar about how expensive it's become to fly with the requisite paraphenalia. I think it would be cheaper to buy a seat for your clubs.


Just rent the 1927 versions. It will be a hoot.



Oh, and don't forget Local Hero and Rob Roy for the flights.

[BarTopDancer]

You should pack attire to go with the 1927 era clubs too.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I've found some info on a pitch-and-putt billed as the oldest golf course in the world where you can hire a set of clubs. That sounds like a good option. As much as I'd love to spend a day on the links, I can't really justify dedicating the bulk of a vacation day to it when CP doesn't golf. A 6 hole pitch-and-putt is the perfect compromise.

[Morrigoon]

All you really need is a driver, your favorite size iron, and a putter. Why not buy them there as souvenirs?

[Ghoulish Delight]

All you really need is a driver, your favorite size iron, and a putter. Why not buy them there as souvenirs?For the same reason I won't have my set with me. Traveling with golf clubs is a pain in the ass.

[Kevy Baby]

All you really need is a driver, your favorite size iron, and a putter. Why not buy them there as souvenirs?You don't need a driver on a pitch and putt.

I've often thought about doing a gold tournament where you are restricted to one club: which one would you choose?

[BarTopDancer]

A hockey stick!

[Disneyphile]

I just turned down a shoot for this afternoon.

It was a "deferred pay" gig, without even reimbursement for mileage or tape stock.

Why the heck do people expect creative services for free??? :(

[BarTopDancer]

I'm guessing "deferred pay" is more than payment after services received? Or is it customary to pay in advance for video services?

[Capt Jack]

Um, don't bring your own clubs.

Just rent the 1927 versions. It will be a hoot.


not to mention, if your game sucks, you can blame the clubs. :D

[Disneyphile]

I'm guessing "deferred pay" is more than payment after services received? Or is it customary to pay in advance for video services?"Deferred pay" means "We hope to get sponsors for our project someday, and if we do, we'll pay you!" which really means there's a .0000000001% chance of even seeing $1 come out of it.

As for regular video services, it's common to receive a deposit at the start of a project, and the rest upon delivery. But, for single day, last minute shoots, it's common to just receive pay at the end of the day once the tapes are handed in.

And, having been screwed over by that "network" from last year, I will never hand over tapes without immediate payment again. So, if someone doesn't have the money that day, I'll only give them the tapes once they do.

Also, I've had my fill of completely gratis work. The Hollywood shoot was the last for me, because that gained me some serious contacts for future paying work. (There are one-time things I'll still do for friends though as my schedule allows, since that's what friends are for.)

I just ain't workin' for free no more. Show me the money, dammit.

[Morrigoon]

You're a professional, you deserve to be paid. Nothing wrong with that.

[Lauragar]

Heres an update:

The owner (not mom) to the 8 month old doggie I was trying to get has desided to breed her instead. So, not only is the puppy lonely, the babies will be too. What is the matter with person who get a dog and don't interact with them. As husband and I were taking about the addition, Molly and Tanner started to be more playful, and cute sencing we may get an additional dog.

[BarTopDancer]

I just ain't workin' for free no more. Show me the money, dammit.

Thanks for explaining. And GOOD FOR YOU!

[Chernabog]

It was a "deferred pay" gig, without even reimbursement for mileage or tape stock.


I think I'm getting slightly dyslexic in my old age, because I totally read the above as "preferred gay pig"... soooooooo off topic.

[Disneyphile]

The owner (not mom) to the 8 month old doggie I was trying to get has desided to breed her instead. So, not only is the puppy lonely, the babies will be too. What is the matter with person who get a dog and don't interact with them.Because to some people, making money is more important than the dogs themselves. :(

I wonder if the same people would breed their children and then sell the offspring for profit also?

[Lauragar]

Isn't that called slave trade?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Because to some people, making money is more important than the dogs themselves. :(

I wonder if the same people would breed their children and then sell the offspring for profit also?

What kind of profits are we talking about? (Hypothetically speaking, of course)

[Morrigoon]

Dude, I wonder if I have the guts for investing in airlines again:
http://www.slate.com/id/2199761/

Probably be another few days or couple weeks before the stock price fully recovers.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I just turned down a shoot for this afternoon.

It was a "deferred pay" gig, without even reimbursement for mileage or tape stock.

Why the heck do people expect creative services for free??? :(

Well, unfortunately, because there are so many people in this city trying to break in to the business. And some of them are, unfortunately for us, from wealthy families or of independent-enough means that they can afford to do the deferred pay thing. It doesn't mean it's not possible to break in without it, but it does make it a challenge for all of us!

[Gemini Cricket]

Viva La Vie Boheme!
:)

[Morrigoon]

Just found Diary of a 100-yr old man (http://www.slate.com/id/2199646/entry/2199654/) on Slate. Very cool read.

[Kevy Baby]

Dude, I wonder if I have the guts for investing in airlines again:
http://www.slate.com/id/2199761/

Probably be another few days or couple weeks before the stock price fully recovers.Its already recovered most of the loss. Given the trend of UAL stock in the few days leading up to Monday, it is about where it was headed.

There was literally just a few-minute window where you could have purchased the stock at around $3 before NASDAQ halted trading and then it shot back up again.

The guy in the linked article only had a loss on paper of $16,000 for a few minutes.

[Ghoulish Delight]

:D :D :D

I just got to respond to a request at work with, "No can do, I'm on vacation in t-minus 40 minutes."

:D :D :D

[BarTopDancer]

If you guys are taking your phones make sure you turn off data or you'll have a huge bill when you get back.

[Ghoulish Delight]

We're not, but the Q isn't GSM anyway.

[Andrew]

I just got to respond to a request at work with, "No can do, I'm on vacation in t-minus 40 minutes."

I love that. "Sure, I'll look into that when I get back. In three weeks."

[Stan4dSteph]

Bon Voyage! Have a safe trip, and I look forward to hearing about it when you get back.

[innerSpaceman]

Remember ... photos of Greg in a kilt will be appreciated by many on the LoT. ;)

[madmonkeygirl]

MouseWife thanks yeah we will i plan on it. Seeing that video and them doing that live is much better than the just the song itself on cd or radio. Especially Richie's hand gesture. Ok here's the link to Make a Memory from Vegas.

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

[alphabassettgrrl]

Laura, that's awful. People breed dogs, seeing the high prices that puppies bring, but a private breeder (who has no idea what they are doing) isn't going to get that. I was told once that by the time you factor in food, care, shots, vet stuff, and all that- breeding isn't profitable unless you have many dogs (puppy mill, with its own problems).

I don't understand people who want to breed the dogs. Is it an ego thing? We have a *lot* of dogs. Stop breeding unless you actually know what you're doing. Even then- chill a bit until we get this stray thing under control. Our Ottis came from a family that intended to breed him, and I'm glad we got him because they have no idea what they are doing. It's true that breeding a male is less stressful for a male than a female, but still.

[BarTopDancer]

Kevy would love my apartment complex. Lots of baby notkitties in the bushes. Which makes me wonder where the mamas are. So far the babies don't bother me. I even got sad when I saw one that was run over :( But I still wish they weren't around.

[lashbear]

Remember ... photos of Greg in a kilt will be appreciated by many on the LoT. ;)
*Lashbear Faints*

[Moonliner]

Remember ... photos of Greg in a kilt will be appreciated by many on the LoT. ;)

And greatly feared by at least a few.....



Have a good trip!

[Betty]

I think I'm getting slightly dyslexic in my old age, because I totally read the above as "preferred gay pig"... soooooooo off topic.


I think I am to. I read over a recent post of mind and I totally reversed the order of 2 words and didn't notice it at the time I posted. I'll be talking like yoda soon I suspect.

[RStar]

:D :D :D

I just got to respond to a request at work with, "No can do, I'm on vacation in t-minus 40 minutes."

:D :D :DI put in a request to be out at 2:00 p.m. on the afternoon the day before I go on my two week vacation for a doctor appointment. :eek: :D

So, we will be in Europe at the same time, you and CP in Scotland, me in London then Paris? I didn't catch this! Have a great trip!!

[Morrigoon]

Slate answers the question everyone's been asking: What happens when you fall into a black hole? You die. (http://www.slate.com/id/2199664/?gt1=38001)

[Chernabog]

I just got to respond to a request at work with, "No can do, I'm on vacation in t-minus 40 minutes."


Cute, but if you had said "T-minus real close to blast off!" I would have reached through the internet and slapped you. ;)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Why the heck do people expect creative services for free??? :(

And that's why I sell delicious crispy cheese for a living. Somehow, it's thought appropriate for stage actors to work for free, or even pay monthly dues to a theatre company. For many, the hope is that, one night, sitting out in the audience, will be an agent or producer that saves them and makes them a star. For others, like me, the love of performing far outweighs the resentment that sets in when you realize that everyone else is getting paid. Stage manager, lighting and sound, set design, director, even the friggin' house manager. Sad thing is, stand up for yourself and there's a never ending line of actors standing behind you who will gladly step into your role. We are, as a whole, a needy and insecure bunch, all too aware that we are easily replaceable, and that a reputation as a whiner precedes you. I've left one theatre company (The Knightsbridge) for demanding monthly dues. Glendale Center Theater at least pays a small stipend, 10 or 20 bucks a performance. It's a small measure of respect. Unfortunately, I haven't done a show in 2 years, because I've been occupied with growing my business to the point where it will support my free acting habit. Every actor I know has a "real" job, which is a shame when you know how much hard work goes into putting on a show.

This is a rant that has been simmering for a while. I love doing theatre, it's what I do best, and it's where I'm happiest. I hate that it doesn't pay.

Wanna buy some cheese?

[Kevy Baby]

Remember ... photos of Greg in a kilt will be appreciated by many on the LoT. ;)Many perhaps, but not all.

[innerSpaceman]

And greatly feared by at least a few.....


Likely in jest ... but it reminds me. I've always wondered why gay men aren't afraid to find women beautiful, but straight men cannot find it in themselves to admit to another man being attractive (even if not attractive to them, per se).

It's a pathetic fear.



Sorry ... carry on.

[Kevy Baby]

Likely in jest ... but it reminds me. I've always wondered why gay men aren't afraid to find women beautiful, but straight men cannot find it in themselves to admit to another man being attractive (even if not attractive to them, per se).

It's a pathetic fear.Now, I know what your response is going to be, but...

I myself can appreciate the looks of a man. Some I even find downright hot (I share my wife's enjoyment of Dean Cain's chest for example).

But you're right; most straight men are too insecure to be able to say that another man looks good.

[Gemini Cricket]

Not all straight men. I know many straight men who can admit to seeing another man as being attractive.
:)

[Strangler Lewis]

I can acknowledge that another man is attractive. In fact, I often dress in drag as a handsome man myself (if drag is defined as dressing as the gender you prefer not to sleep with).

Somewhat more seriously, I do sometimes question how much of the gay drag stuff one sees is actually a tribute to the ladies and how much is mocking.

[Alex]

Honestly, I have no problem saying a man is attractive. However, none of them are attractive (sexually) to me so at best I am making a guess at what other people will find attractive and that is something of a crap shoot.

Brad Pitt (particularly a decade ago) is easy. George Clooney is easy (and I've admitted many times that he's an attractive man, he makes me want to wear nice clothes). But Viggo Mortensen in the LotR movies? Johnny Depp? All the ugly men that get drooled over simply because they have well cut torso muscles?

When I offer my opinion that none of them are attractive, it isn't because I'm scared to do so. I honestly just don't see it.

[JWBear]

Because sometimes there is a difference between "attractive" and "OMFG... That's HOT!". Normally, I don't find Viggo Mortensen attractive, but in LOTR he was damn sexy.

[BarTopDancer]

Viggo in LotR = hot. Viggo otherwise? Not so much. But I love the scruffy look. It does surprise me that I like his long hair since I'm more of a short hair on guys type of gal ;)

Johnny in some things is hot and others, not so much. I never found him attractive in 21 Jump Street, but as he got older he became more attractive. Brad Pitt now is hot. Several years ago? Not so much. George Clooney gets hotter as he gets older too.

I can also admit when I find a woman attractive. It doesn't mean I want to do her, just means she's attractive. I think for men, finding a woman hot equates with wanting to sleep with them. So if they find a man hot they may be concerned that others will think they want to sleep with said man.

[Gemini Cricket]

Somewhat more seriously, I do sometimes question how much of the gay drag stuff one sees is actually a tribute to the ladies and how much is mocking.
I have seen shows where it is no doubt a 100% tribute to the diva being imitated. (One I remember was a wonderful tribute to that blue diva in The Fifth Element. The performer was a huge fan of the film. She was awesome and a dead on match to the actress in the film.)

I have seen shows where it is mockery. (Someone dressing up as Amy Winehouse staggering around the stage.)

Sometimes it is both.

Some are merely being themselves on stage, feeling more comfortable wearing a dress and singing or lip syncing.

Actually, from all the drag shows I have seen, I can't think of one where it was a man portraying a woman to put down that woman for being a woman.

[Betty]

I find JWBear's avatar VERY sexy. Also, Pitt and Clooney. Definately. But then I also find Hugh Lawry (sp?) who plays house sexy too.

[BarTopDancer]

But then I also find Hugh Lawry (sp?) who plays house sexy too.

Oh ya.

And Keifer.

And David Boreanaz (who was not that hot in Angel)

[Disneyphile]

From numerous industry folks I've spoken with, they've all pretty much said that wedding videographers are generally thought of as a joke and not very respected when it comes to "real" work like television series, etc.

Well, one of the videographers on a wedding board that I frequent landed a nicely paying television series editing gig that will be airing later this fall, and all he had to show for a reel was his wedding stuff, because it's all he's ever done. (And he's local to here, so it's not like he resides in a small market with almost no competition.)

Now, I'm just totally confused.

Should I risk showing some of my wedding stuff on my reel? Or in the very least, include it on my samples DVD as "extra" chapters?

Maybe it's that weddings show that we know how to tell a story? Is that it?? :confused:

I'm going to look over his wedding samples and see what the connection is... if any.

[Stan4dSteph]

Oh ya.

And Keifer.

And David Boreanaz (who was not that hot in Angel)Speaking of Kiefer, there's going to be a sneak preview of 24 this Sunday. Check your listings!

[Morrigoon]

From numerous industry folks I've spoken with, they've all pretty much said that wedding videographers are generally thought of as a joke and not very respected when it comes to "real" work like television series, etc.

Well, one of the videographers on a wedding board that I frequent landed a nicely paying television series editing gig that will be airing later this fall, and all he had to show for a reel was his wedding stuff, because it's all he's ever done. (And he's local to here, so it's not like he resides in a small market with almost no competition.)

Now, I'm just totally confused.

Should I risk showing some of my wedding stuff on my reel? Or in the very least, include it on my samples DVD as "extra" chapters?

Maybe it's that weddings show that we know how to tell a story? Is that it?? :confused:

I'm going to look over his wedding samples and see what the connection is... if any.

I would try a shorter reel with whatever you have this isn't weddings, plus a longer one with, send them out in equal numbers and see what gets the best response, the shorter one w/out weddings or the fuller one with.

[BarTopDancer]

Speaking of Kiefer, there's going to be a sneak preview of 24 this Sunday. Check your listings!

WOO! Thank you!

[Alex]

I believe the 24 preview is in the padding at the end of the repeat of the Fringe pilot. So if it isn't listed explicitly in the listings you'll want to look closer there.

[Strangler Lewis]

Actually, from all the drag shows I have seen, I can't think of one where it was a man portraying a woman to put down that woman for being a woman.

I'm not thinking so much of drag shows as of gay parades where the fellows walk along dressed in conservative dresses and heels while carrying a prim handbag. I can find it funny, but I'm never entirely sure what the joke is, and there does seem to be an element of scorn there.

I find JWBear's avatar VERY sexy. Also, Pitt and Clooney. Definately. But then I also find Hugh Lawry (sp?) who plays house sexy too.
Hugh Lawrie is sexy because he's reasonably handsome and does a number of things well--acting, music, writing. In the same vein, George Clooney's attractiveness has increased as his acting and general body of work have improved. I'm afraid Brad Pitt's personal relationships have diminished his attractiveness to me. He treated Gwyneth terribly, there always seemed something shallow about his relationship with Jennifer, and he seems slightly diminished by Angelina.

[Morrigoon]

I found Hugh Laurie more attractive when he was in Blackadder.

[Strangler Lewis]

I found Hugh Laurie more attractive when he was in Blackadder.

Did you prefer sniveling Blackadder or diabolical, rakish Blackadder?

Hugh Laurie, Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry: what a group of attractive, talented men.

[Morrigoon]

Blackadder II and III. I think Hugh Laurie came on in the 3rd season.

[JWBear]

Soooo.... Where is everybody?



(Ooooo.... Post number 3900. 100 more and I'll be a quadruple loser!)

[Morrigoon]

Quiet, isn't it?

[JWBear]

Spooky quiet!

[CoasterMatt]

Somebody farted.

[Mousey Girl]

Somebody farted.

The Boy did it.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Getting an oil change in Toluca Lake. Had bkfst and nursery shopping w/a friend. Next, probably heading to the Park.

Tomorrow, Larchmont Village farmers mkt.

Feeling a bit disjointed because of the train wreck. While parking in front of my apartment last night, I found myself staring down a high speed police chase, complete with 5 cop cars and two helicopters. 'Cause, you know, the cops didn't have enough to worry about, already.

[RStar]

BOOOO!!!!

[Disneyphile]

Been busy cleaning house. For the first time in a very long time, everything is dusted and sparkly and tidy, all at once. Now, it'll be easy as heck to maintain. :)

There are still a few boxes to unpack, but that'll be a breeze now that I can actually see the available space. Woohoo!!! :D

[Betty]

I've been reading. Last night. All today. I barely got a shower in. New book series I started this last week. I think there are 8 in it - and I'm on 3 so woo-hoo! You've got to love that. Vampire, mystery, sex. Rowwwrr.;)

[Mousey Girl]

What series?

[Andrew]

New book series I started this last week. I think there are 8 in it - and I'm on 3 so woo-hoo! You've got to love that. Vampire, mystery, sex. Rowwwrr.;)

What series?

I'd like to know too!

[swanie]

Man I love college football.

That is all.

:D

[CoasterMatt]

Man I love college football.

That is all.

:D

Yes, today has been quite an excellent day for football.

[RStar]

Too bad I don't like football then.

In fact I don't care for any professional sports really.

That is all.....

:D

[CoasterMatt]

Who said anything about professional?

[Mousey Girl]

I'd like to know too!

I do believe that she is teasing us.

There is a series that I really enjoyed, the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley. The series kept going and it got harder and harder to find the later books.

[blueerica]

Man I love college football.

That is all.

:D

Same here! I've been a pleasant, happy girl these days...

Yes, today has been quite an excellent day for football.

I suppose, if you're a USC fan. Thankfully, I'm much less of an Ohio fan, so it all worked out. USC's really really doing well this year. I just wish the rest of the Pac-10 could keep up with them, so we could really see what they're worth. It's ever-so-much why I think the BCS needs a major overhaul. Take SC and Ohio and what-not out of the comfort zone of their lesser conferences and give everyone else the chance to play against teams of their caliber. Oh, and SC's quarterback is really cute. Oh, and when you say SC in the south, you confuse the locals. Just sayin'...

And seriously - Michigan losing in such a fashion to Notre Dame?!
Wow! And I was hoping that Spurrier's Gamecocks would beat Georgia because it would F with the BCS standings a bit - they had a chance, and I didn't think Georgia was playing all that well (at least not as well as the hype that surrounds the team would lead you to assume), but just couldn't do jack after the second half. So disappointing.

Oh well...

... back to our regularly scheduled thread of silence. Time to make some French toast.

[CoasterMatt]

I thought the best game yesterday was Purdue/Oregon-

I had a lot more fun watching that one than the USC slaughter of the Buckeyes.

[BarTopDancer]

I think she's reading the Twilight series

[Prudence]

I am so sick of working on my condo. Soon it will all be over. But not soon enough. Today's task: sorting through literally dozens upon dozens of boxes of assorted crap - his, mine, stuff his attorney has demanded to see...:rolleyes: I can't wait for this part to be finished.

[Not Afraid]

Hello everyone.

[Moonliner]

Hot. Damn it's hot. Where the hell is fall?

[Scrooge McSam]

Where the hell is fall?

Here!

The spider lillies are popping up all over my yard.

No surer sign of fall than that!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I think she's reading the Twilight series

Actually I think it's the Sookie Stackhouse series - the HBO show True Blood is based on it.

[wendybeth]

It's here as well, Scrooge. The days are still nice, but the temp drops markedly at night and the leaves are starting to turn. Pretty soon the orchards will start Harvest Festival and we will take our annual trek up to Greenbluff (http://www.greenbluffgrowers.com/), where we load up on apples, veggies, cider, pumpkins and lots of other good stuff.:) We've done this every year since Tori was born- it's a great tradition and a fun way to start the fall season.

[Betty]

What series?

The Sookie Stackhouse books - first one is Dead Until Dark I believe. They jsut started a series on it on TV and I would just skip that and read the books. The show tainted my view of the first book for awhile but I'm really loving them now. Pure fluff though. :cheers:

[Betty]

Actually I think it's the Sookie Stackhouse series - the HBO show True Blood is based on it.

So funny to read a converstation about me in my absence and it's right on. Now that I've checked in and can say I didn't spend all weekend reading, I'm back to the book.

[Disneyphile]

Hello everyone.Who are you again? I think I remember seeing you around here before, but it's been a loooooooong time. ;)

[BarTopDancer]

Actually I think it's the Sookie Stackhouse series - the HBO show True Blood is based on it.

Ahh. The first series in a very long time that is tempting me to get HBO.

[Scrooge McSam]

Speaking of friends missed...

I just talked to Sactown Chronic. He, Crystal and the Saclets are well and he asked that I pass along his greetings to everyone.

I'm hoping we start seeing him around the Lot in the not too distant future.

I miss you, Sac! Come back soon!!

Now then... Has anybody seen MickeyLumbo??? If I had his number I'd call him.

[Andrew]

Hello everyone.

Hello!

Hot. Damn it's hot. Where the hell is fall?

It's uncomfortably warm here, too.

[BarTopDancer]

It's beautiful here.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hi everybody!
Yesterday involved taking the hound to the doggie day-care so they can pass her temperament, and she'll be allowed to play with the other dogs. I'm hoping that will help her anxiety levels, and energy levels, and resocialize her to dogs. This is the first time in a long time she's been a solo dog, and she's none too fond of it, in spite of getting more walks than before. We took her to lunch with us, and she lay down while we did some homework. Stocked up on cheese and yummies for the evening's cemetary screening (Pee Wee's Big Adventure), and went down for that. Quite a lot of people, Paul Rubens showed up to talk to the crowd, and it turns out to be a funny movie. Late getting home, though, and for us personally it was quite a mess from start to finish; badly executed plans.

Today we slept in and went mountain biking. We scouted the route I'll be leading for a beginner ride the end of this month, making sure I know where I'm going. Usually I follow somebody else, but I'm leading this one!

I've been reading a lot of news stories about the Metrolink collision; terrible stuff. But it was interesting to see how they secured people to backboards and the baskets, and the Ventura County Star had a really good picture of the Sherriff helicopter. Amazing how they got some of the people out of those cars. This is stuff I'm technically trained to do, and it helps to see it in action.

[figment1986]

It's been a while...

Health update:
The surgeon took the last of the stitches out of my mouth that did not come out naturally and removed the last of the rubber bands. I am now allowed to chew basic foods, no heavy chewing but im allowed to chew basic stuff.

I have an ortho appointment Wednesday to get a new accessory for my mouth installed, I'm over half way through with the whole procedure finally! maybe by next summer i will get these braces off.

[Stan4dSteph]

That's very good news figment1986! What is the first food you're going to have now that you can have "basic foods?"

[Kevy Baby]

Hello everyone.Hello!

Actually I think it's the Sookie Stackhouse series - the HBO show True Blood is based on it.The Sookie Stackhouse books - first one is Dead Until Dark I believe. They jsut started a series on it on TV and I would just skip that and read the books. The show tainted my view of the first book for awhile but I'm really loving them now. Pure fluff though. :cheers:Ahh. The first series in a very long time that is tempting me to get HBO.Susan made me watch the first episode last night (I haven't read the book[s]). Enjoyed the new take on vamps and I can see myself getting into this show.

According to Susan, the show does a fairly faithful reproduction of the book[s].

[figment1986]

That's very good news figment1986! What is the first food you're going to have now that you can have "basic foods?"

it's been about 2 weeks now... but the first thing I had was chicken sandwich from arbys.

[Crystal]

Speaking of friends missed...

I just talked to Sactown Chronic. He, Crystal and the Saclets are well and he asked that I pass along his greetings to everyone.

I'm hoping we start seeing him around the Lot in the not too distant future.

I miss you, Sac! Come back soon!!

Now then... Has anybody seen MickeyLumbo??? If I had his number I'd call him.

So nice of you to call Scrooge! Wish I had been here to say hello in person, but instead I'll say hello here.....HELLO!

And hello to everyone else as well!

[Gemini Cricket]

So nice of you to call Scrooge! Wish I had been here to say hello in person, but instead I'll say hello here.....HELLO!

And hello to everyone else as well!
Howdy, Crystal!
:)

[Scrooge McSam]

HELLO!

{{{{{{CRYSTAL}}}}}}

YOU, my dear, just made my day!!!!

Give the fam a big hug from me.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I just cleaned out my PM mailbox for the first time since apparently 2005.

[MouseWife]

Hey abg~ I thought of you when I was looking around the shoe department of Tarjey. Ooo!! Lots of pretty shoes!! I love that look, the rounded toe, the colors combinations are so pretty. But the heels!! Oye vey!! How's a girl supposed to run around?

AND I thought of you as I rode on the Strand this a.m., too. I survived. :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Ooohhh! I hope you enjoyed your bike ride!

I *love* shoes. The last pair I bought was from Target- stacked heels, kind of looks like patchwork wood along the sides, rounded toes so they don't hurt like other shoes. I saw a girl in class who had the same shoes but in grey/black. Maybe I'll wear them for DP's birthday.

[lashbear]

And hello to everyone else as well!
And hello back ! Long time no see, stranger !!!

*bear hugs*

[MouseWife]

Ooohhh! I hope you enjoyed your bike ride!

I *love* shoes. The last pair I bought was from Target- stacked heels, kind of looks like patchwork wood along the sides, rounded toes so they don't hurt like other shoes. I saw a girl in class who had the same shoes but in grey/black. Maybe I'll wear them for DP's birthday.

I did enjoy the ride, it was nice and grey outside, couldn't see the bridge until almost all of the way back. It is nice to see the birds and the people.

I do like those shoes, too! Yeah, those darn pointy shoes hurt!

Brown, grey, those are two of my favorite fall colors, so far.

[Betty]

So - what's the deal with SacTown anyway? Does he not love us anymore? [sniffle]

[MouseWife]

Hmm. You are right. It has been a while. I hope everything is alright, I hope he is enjoying his family. Something positive, you know? I hope.

[cirquelover]

At least Crystal stopped in to say Hi! There are a few people we just don't "see" around here anymore.

I miss Ally:(

[Snowflake]

At least Crystal stopped in to say Hi! There are a few people we just don't "see" around here anymore.

I miss Ally:(

Me too! I also miss seeing Deebs around here.

[Morrigoon]

So a few minutes ago this old lady dropped her lunch all over the floor. Two men immediately jumped up to help her. Manners still matter! But seriously, it warms my cold, black heart.

[Morrigoon]

Maybe I'm the only one who's experiencing this, but it seems like everyone's being so NICE today. There was the above incident, then on the way out, two young guys (of the generation you mightn't expect this from) both stopped and held the door for me. And when I'd first gotten in line to order, the person ahead of me in line made eye contact and smiled.

All normal stuff, just not very common these days.

[Andrew]

Maybe I'm the only one who's experiencing this, but it seems like everyone's being so NICE today. There was the above incident, then on the way out, two young guys (of the generation you mightn't expect this from) both stopped and held the door for me. And when I'd first gotten in line to order, the person ahead of me in line made eye contact and smiled.

Are you wearing Impulse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCQbSGgo4R8) today, by chance? ;)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I've always wondered why gay men aren't afraid to find women beautiful, but straight men cannot find it in themselves to admit to another man being attractive (even if not attractive to them, per se).

It's a pathetic fear.


This response is somewhat late to the party, but I'll still make it.

Perhaps in some cases it's less fear and more annoyance to the responses their statements get. For instance, I am definitely on the straight side of the Kinsey but I definitely can admit that I find women attractive without feeling the impulse to have sex with them. Yet every time I do around YOU, my dear, you tell me I'm gay.

Now, I'm not afraid of being called gay. I'm not even afraid of being gay. But I'm a big ol' breeder. I like the boy-parts. And I find it generally annoying to be labeled with something, even in jest, when it's not really my label. So I don't mention it as much anymore.

[Gemini Cricket]

I like the boy-parts.

Amen, Sister!

[Chernabog]

Amen, Sister!

Can I hear a hallelujah!!!

Dear God:

Thank you for boy parts.

And pumpkin lattes.

Amen.

:)

[Capt Jack]

This response is somewhat late to the party, but I'll still make it. Perhaps in some cases ....


ok, I so wasnt going to address this, but eh...wth. forgive me, Im in a mood

did anyone ever think that maybe its the phrasing thats the problem?

now, the following examples do portay a somewhat less open minded set than frequent our shores here on LoT, but I think you'll get the point Im trying to make.

__________

woman "honey...do you think hes attractive?"

guy "WTF? I'M NOT ATTRACTED TO MEN!" :mad: (any possibility on having this conversation is now gone)

-vs-

woman "honey....that guy looks really good, dont you think?"
guy "eh. I could look that good if I paid $5k for a suit, another $500 for a haircut and had a personal trainer" :rolleyes:

the result:
a) he has now admitted the guy looked good....move on.
b) its not a fight or a challenge to his heteronessosssity,so hes not :mad:
c) he knows now he needs a haircut and a new suit (good luck with the trainer thing)


see my point? WE, the male-hetero collective, know full well when someone looks good, male or female.

the problem is the WORD "attractive"


IMHO YMMV

:D

[innerSpaceman]

I definitely can admit that I find women attractive without feeling the impulse to have sex with them. Yet every time I do around YOU, my dear, you tell me I'm gay.

What??! Have I really?


Oh my, well since I know very well you are a breeder who likes the boy-parts, I'm sure I was good naturedly joshing if I ever called you a gay.


This will be tough, since I don't recall ever doing it in the first place, but I'll certainly do my best to never let that slip again. So sorry. :(

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Aw, it's really OK. You're not the only one who's called me gay on account-a being able to say I can see the attractiveness potential of women - others have done it far more than you.

And I am certain you were doing it in jest... but society's jesting might just be the reason others balk or cringe at admitting that they find those out of their standard gender preference attractive!

[CoasterMatt]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)

[Kevy Baby]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)[snarky comment that will start a flame war]

Sounds to me like you lost

[/snarky comment that will start a flame war]

[CoasterMatt]

Imagine that, a flaming comment from Kevy Baby ;)

[blueerica]

Sooo... I just got a new camera!

PowerShot SX110 IS

Compact, seems to take a great picture and unlike my 2 y.o. Sony, it seems to have a great reaction time, day or night.

[Moonliner]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)

Congrats! First order of business: Close on Thanksgiving and Christmas or we walk!

[innerSpaceman]

Haha, Moonie beat me to it. But start with demanding 4 closed for holidays, and settle for those 2 in the end.


Congrats!!

[wendybeth]

Yaay, CM!:snap:

[katiesue]

Congratulations Matt!!

[wolfy999]

Wolfette just got a part in her first play! Lots of lines to learn before the show in December.....so excited for her!

[CoasterMatt]

Thank you everybody.

I have a lot of work to do.

[CoasterMatt]

Yay Wolfette!

[Not Afraid]

Congrats Matt!

Congrats Wolfette!


I just made yet another version of Hippie Hash. I like how the possibilities are endless and I have yet to make one that is god awful.

[katiesue]

Congrats Wolfette!!!

[Sohrshah]

So... Someone gave me a Hush Parties brochure today...**sigh**

[Disneyphile]

So... Someone gave me a Hush Parties brochure today...**sigh**Toys are fun! :D

[Kevy Baby]

So... Someone gave me a Hush Parties brochure today...**sigh**I had to look that up.

I think this would make a great avatar:
http://www.hushparties.com/_product/pl920.jpg

[Disneyphile]

I think this toy is much cuter:

http://www.house8.com/weblog/wormie.bmp

;)

[Chernabog]

LMFAO!!!! You guys need to see this CNN clip.... look at whats going on behind the reporter.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=adb_1221494431

Too f'in funny!

[tracilicious]

So our Sheltie, Nessie, died this morning. She was so old with cancer, but a sweet dog who will be thought of fondly.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Traci I'm sorry. **hugs**

[cirquelover]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)

I'll assume that's a good thing and say congratulations. I have to confess when I saw AFL I was wondering what football had to do with it:blush:



Traci, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even when they are ill it's still difficult.

[blueerica]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)

YAY!

Wolfette just got a part in her first play! Lots of lines to learn before the show in December.....so excited for her!

HUZZAH!

So our Sheltie, Nessie, died this morning. She was so old with cancer, but a sweet dog who will be thought of fondly.

AWW... (((hugs)))

**And this concludes my 30-second Catch Up with the LoT session**

[Capt Jack]

I had to look that up.

Im glad I wasnt the only one.



So our Sheltie, Nessie, died this morning. She was so old with cancer, but a sweet dog who will be thought of fondly.

Im so sorry. Ive been there so many times..its never ever easy.
((hug))

[Stan4dSteph]

Congrats to Wolfette and Matt.

Sorry for your loss tracilicious.

[Not Afraid]

I'm sorry about Nessie, Traci. :(

[Gemini Cricket]

So our Sheltie, Nessie, died this morning. She was so old with cancer, but a sweet dog who will be thought of fondly.
So sorry to hear that, Traci. Hugs to you.
:(

[Snowflake]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)

Matt! Congratulations!

:snap:

[Snowflake]

:( Nessie

Hugs Traci!

[Kevy Baby]

So our Sheltie, Nessie, died this morning. She was so old with cancer, but a sweet dog who will be thought of fondly.I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your family member. I am glad that you were able to give her a happy life.

[Andrew]

Tracilicious, along with everyone else, I'm sorry for your loss. I sometimes wonder if the pain of losing a pet is worth the joy of having them, but then one of my cats jumps into my arms and starts purring up a storm before falling asleep and I know the answer.

[Morrigoon]

Very sorry to hear about your dog, Tracie. Nessie... what a great name :)

[Morrigoon]

I think I want coffee more than lunch. I may make a substitution...

[BarTopDancer]

Puppy :(

[Disneyphile]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)WTG, Matt!!! :snap:

Sooo... I just got a new camera!Ooooh! Clicky-clicky fun! :D

Wolfette just got a part in her first play!Starlet mojo! :cool:

So our Sheltie, Nessie, died this morning.So sorry. :( She had the most wonderful life though, because of you, so she was happy to the end, and that will never be forgotten. *hugs*

[Nephythys]

I won the election last night- and now it looks like I'll be working with AFL-CIO for Obama :)

Congrats and have fun.

No matter what anyone's views- this is a historical election and being a part of it will be an adventure no matter what the outcome.

[innerSpaceman]

Oooh, so sorry Traci.



Congrats to Wolfette.


Sadness and Happiness.

[RStar]

My heart goes out to you Traci. I know your pain.

[BarTopDancer]

This is applicable.

your assignment is to review either a scholarly journal article or substantive newspaper article discussing a major presidential campaign public policy issue such as national health care policy, immigration policy, education policy, etc.

I don't think I'll have trouble finding anything on this topic. Just have to decide which one.

[Morrigoon]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26759554/?gt1=43001

I think they're marketing this to the wrong crowd - forget soft, some people just wanna keep their hands dry. They should market this stuff to pre-menopausal women.

[Morrigoon]

This is fun/interesting. According to this blog on LiveScience.com, the Vatican is cool with evolution. And aliens.

http://www.livescience.com/blogs/author/robbritt/

Here's the relevant article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080916/sc_nm/vatican_evolution_dc_1

[Alex]

Yeah, the Catholic Church has been fine with evolution for half a century. Though I've still run into plenty of individual Catholics who aren't.

Getting them to admit that there is no god either has proven more difficult.

[Mousey Girl]

I am finally working again. At least this time, I know going in that it is a verrrry temporary position and may not last beyond this week. It is still money that I didn't have yesterday. I can't beleive how fast the day goes when you are busy, but I am missing my late morning nap.

[Kevy Baby]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26759554/?gt1=43001

I think they're marketing this to the wrong crowd - forget soft, some people just wanna keep their hands dry. They should market this stuff to pre-menopausal women.Don't most people (everybody?) fold for multiple layers? I know I do: a minimum of 14 layers between my hand and... well, you know.

[katiesue]

Don't most people (everybody?) fold for multiple layers? I know I do: a minimum of 14 layers between my hand and... well, you know.

No my mother has a strict two sheet policy. And she buys crap single ply to start with.

[Kevy Baby]

No my mother has a strict two sheet policy. And she buys crap single ply to start with.If nature calls while visiting your mother, I will be breaking rules.

[lashbear]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26759554/?gt1=43001

I think they're marketing this to the wrong crowd - forget soft, some people just wanna keep their hands dry..
Don't most people (everybody?) fold for multiple layers? I know I do: a minimum of 14 layers between my hand and... well, you know.
I can even see the slogan:

"A new breakthrough in avoiding Break-Through"

[Sohrshah]

I found a dead baby ginger tabby in the alley this morning. I cried.

[Morrigoon]

Kevy: I use two ply and fold 1.5 times (Folded in half with a sheet or two overhang at the top)

[lashbear]

Kevy: I use two ply and fold 1.5 times (Folded in half with a sheet or two overhang at the top)
I use these: http://www.kleenexwipes.com.au/

Those going to Yosemite may have a complementary sample sheet, if they so desire. :D

[3894]

I found a dead baby ginger tabby in the alley this morning. I cried.

Oh, (((Sohrshah))). Let's go get a tall non-fat pumpkin spice latte for you. :coffee:

[RStar]

If nature calls while visiting your mother, I will be breaking rules.

Along with a little wind, perchance?? :D

[Tom]

No my mother has a strict two sheet policy. And she buys crap single ply to start with.

May I ask how she enforces this policy?

[Strangler Lewis]

Don't most people (everybody?) fold for multiple layers? I know I do: a minimum of 14 layers between my hand and... well, you know.

That's quite impressive for a man of your age.

[cirquelover]

Oh Sohrshah, I am so sorry. There is not much worse than making that kind of discovery. My heart goes out to the little one. I am afraid of making such a discovery myself, with the way people drive around here.

[katiesue]

May I ask how she enforces this policy?

Obviously she can't enforce but she herself uses no more than two. As kids we always got in trouble for using too much toliet paper in our bathroom.

And just for some morning TMI, when I went up to help her after her last surgery and I was the one who had to help her wipe, the two sheet limit was enforced. Ewww is the nicest thing I can say about that.

[Not Afraid]

I don't think I have ever counted the number of sheets I use.

[3894]

I don't think I have ever counted the number of sheets I use.

Life is too short! You know how Wyoming and Texas charge a "severance tax" on the coal and oil that leave their state? For years, my husband has proposed Wisconsin charge a similar tax on all the tp we ship out.

[Morrigoon]

MSN's bit on 12 photos that should never have been posted online:

http://tech.msn.com/products/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=10361726&GT1=40000

Amusing, but given the tantalizing title of page 2, I'll probably hold off seeing the rest of it till after work.

[Disneyphile]

I am afraid of making such a discovery myself, with the way people drive around here.I'll never forget the morning when I was driving through the hills on the 210 to the 2. It was during some of the fires in the Angeles forest, so it was displacing a lot of animals. That morning on my way to work, I saw a small black bear, 2 deer, and a coyote, all within a 5 mile stretch. And, the worst part - traffic was slowed to a crawl, so there was plenty of time to notice all the carnage.

It was a really depressing day. :(

[Andrew]

MSN's bit on 12 photos that should never have been posted online:

http://tech.msn.com/products/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=10361726&GT1=40000

Amusing, but given the tantalizing title of page 2, I'll probably hold off seeing the rest of it till after work.
The pictures on the MSN article are SFW.

[Disneyphile]

MSN's bit on 12 photos that should never have been posted online:

http://tech.msn.com/products/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=10361726&GT1=40000
While I think some of them deserve stupidity awards, I think some of the others were ridiculous in incriminating the people, like the one losing her teaching degree for posting her "drunken pirate" photo. People are too quick to get their panties in a twist over stupid crap. I'm betting the people who passed the judgement on her have quite a few "disturbing" secrets themselves.

[3894]

My widdle beagle son, Jack
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Helen_3894/knitting556-1.jpg

[Andrew]

My widdle beagle son, Jack
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Helen_3894/knitting556-1.jpg
He is adorable. I love beagles.

[Kevy Baby]

He is adorable. I love beagles.Me too. Especially with a nice Chianti.









I kid Helen, I kid!

[Alex]

He's just like you: he leans to the left.

I don't like beagles (a view based almost solely on direct experience with exactly three dogs; that's not fair, but it remains the case), but they are cute.

[3894]

I don't like beagles

Our neighbors probably agree with you because beagles sing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKlh2JXMSj4).

[Snowflake]

My widdle beagle son, Jack
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Helen_3894/knitting556-1.jpg

Oh, he is adorable. Tango would hate him, but I would love him!

[Alex]

Well, my experience mostly stems from the fact I've been bitten twice by dogs (both while doing my paper route in high school) and both were beagles. The third belonged to a friend in elementary school and it was just the most poorly behaved thing ever.

Plus, I'm slightly more annoyed each year that they keep running Peanuts reruns in the newspaper instead of moving on to something younger than my grandparents.

[Morrigoon]

Sing, bay, whatever ya wanna call it. My mom's beagle cracks me up because she always looks so morose. I think it's just the way their faces are constructed.

[Gemini Cricket]

Janet Jackson with yet another wardrobe malfunction. But this time, it's the designer's fault. Oy!
This is safe for work.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/article-0-02B3B31B00000578-295_468x.jpg
After the concert, she went off to destroy the Master Control Program.
:D

[Stan4dSteph]

After the concert, she went off to destroy the Master Control Program.
:DNo kidding. Holy Tron flashback.

[Disneyphile]

Janet Jackson with yet another wardrobe malfunction. But this time, it's the designer's fault. Oy!
This is safe for work.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/article-0-02B3B31B00000578-295_468x.jpg
After the concert, she went off to destroy the Master Control Program.
:DThat is just too damn funny!!!! :snap:

[3894]

Miss Jackson is 42. Instead of taking a page out of Patti LaBelle's book, geez I wish she'd study Miss Eartha Kitt.

[Morrigoon]

I don't know if I've ever talked about American Airlines' operations center before, but if I had, I would have told you it looks like Norad. Well, anyway, they have a picture of it in this article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26791797

Just thought I'd share. That space is VAST.

[Morrigoon]

South Carolina gets "So Gay (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26757541/)"

Umm... okay.

[Chernabog]

I JUST ACCEPTED A NEW JOB!!!!

WOOHOO!! I went on an interview yesterday and they offered it to me an hour later. More money, better clients, doing employment law!!! I give notice on Monday at my current position!!!

Holy motherfvcking fvckballs.

September has been a good month for me. New job, new man.... *le sigh*. See what happens when you stay sober, kids?

[Kevy Baby]

I JUST ACCEPTED A NEW JOB!!!!

WOOHOO!! I went on an interview yesterday and they offered it to me an hour later. More money, better clients, doing employment law!!! I give notice on Monday at my current position!!!That is awesome news Cherny - congratulations! I know how badly you needed out of that horrible situation you are currently in.

[Not Afraid]

YAY JOE!!! That's wonderful news!

[~MS~]

Congratulations!!!! Sounds like lots to celebrate!

[innerSpaceman]

W00T W00T and may I add W00T!!! That's fanfreakingtastic, Joe. Yay!!!

:snap: :snap: :snap: :)

[3894]

:coffee: To Chernabog's new job!

[JWBear]

Congrats Joe!

[3894]

Sorry to change the subject but I'm gonna. Tonight we walked out of a local Chinese place - bad Mongolian beef. And when I say bad I mean putrid, as in literally.

Where's the health inspector, maybe you're wondering? Our county doesn't have one. Hasn't had one for over three years, maybe it's four.

[Andrew]

Sorry to change the subject but I'm gonna. Tonight we walked out of a local Chinese place - bad Mongolian beef. And when I say bad I mean putrid, as in literally.
Ew. Double ew, even.

[mousepod]

...ignoring the latest turn of this thread for a moment (because, like, eeeew)....

CONGRATULATIONS JOE!!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Awesome Joe!!!!!!

[katiesue]

Yay Joe - Congratulations!!!

[CoasterMatt]

YAY JOE!!!

Awesome news. :D

[CoasterMatt]

I had a wonderful day today, training to represent my fellow coworkers.

Then I came home to my happy little puppies and kitties.

Then my beautiful wife came home.

Life is good.

[bewitched]

Yay, Chernabog! :cheers:

[Chernabog]

Awwww thanks guys I am super excited..... oh man tomorrow is gonna be a strange day at work :D I'll be doing mostly plaintiff's employment law work at this firm, so if anyone is disgruntled, harassed or wants that damn overtime pay they're entitled to, just give me a ringy!

Lawsuit. It's what's for dinner. ;)

[Strangler Lewis]

Congratulations and good luck on the new job.

[bewitched]

...so if anyone is disgruntled, harassed...just give me a ringy!

Lawsuit. It's what's for dinner. ;)

Do I have to be disgruntled at an employer or will anyone do? ;)

[Morrigoon]

Quick question, kids: Anyone had any thoughts about repeating last year's beach bonfire/rosh hashanah celebration?

[€uroMeinke]

Quick question, kids: Anyone had any thoughts about repeating last year's beach bonfire/rosh hashanah celebration?


I recall you mentioning something about it?

But I believe last year's bash was Zapppop's inspiration...

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Yay Joe!! I think I'll start drinking so I can get sober and get a new job!! heheh

[JWBear]

Hello? Anybody here?

[CoasterMatt]

Is there anybody out there?

[Moonliner]

Is there anybody out there?

Just nodd if you can hear me.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So the Ojai Pirate faire opened this weekend. It's the usual vendors that are there, but it was a lot of fun looking at all the goodies for sale. Brought the hound, who got a *lot* of attention. One vendor even gave her a chunk of beef jerky.

She's a tired doggie tonight- walking around all day is more exercise than she's used to.

So tomorrow is devoted to studying. Got to stay off the LoT....