Total Serious Happy Thread

[Snowflake]

This site (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/) makes me happy, happy!

221B Baker Street! (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2008/05/) Squee!

Thanks ElizaH 1812

[JWBear]

NRFB?

No. Either way, original boxes are very rare.

OMG, I heart shiny brite! You do know Christopher Radko bought the TM and designs and has been selling new versions of old favs (in the same old style boxes, too)

I know. I only collect vintage SB.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

221B Baker Street! (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2008/05/) Squee!

Thanks ElizaH 1812

DOUBLE SQUEE! I hadn't seen that. Holmes!

Speaking of, Robert Downey, Jr. as Holmes. Please discuss.

[Betty]

Interesting maps. Cool site. Rome is a very crowded place.

[RStar]

I'm happy.

I finally got my 52" LCD HD TV with Blueray and 5.1 surround sound. And a new soffa with recliner to watch it from.

My life is complete.

:D

Now if only I could get one of those ASIMOs to fetch me a beer when I want (Cause my wife won't :rolleyes: )I'd be in heaven.....

;)

[Kevy Baby]

When I was young (under 10), we did not have a tree topper (don't know why). So I decided to make one. I cut a star out of cardboard, glued tin foil to it (both sides), made something to be able to place it on top of the tree (wrapped foil around my finger to make a vase-like thing) which I glued to the star and voila: our new tree topper!

To this day, my Mother STILL puts that on top of her tree every year.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm happy.

I finally got my 52" LCD HD TV with Blueray and 5.1 surround sound. And a new soffa with recliner to watch it from.

My life is complete.
Awesome! Conga rats!
:)

[wendybeth]

When I was young (under 10), we did not have a tree topper (don't know why). So I decided to make one. I cut a star out of cardboard, glued tin foil to it (both sides), made something to be able to place it on top of the tree (wrapped foil around my finger to make a vase-like thing) which I glued to the star and voila: our new tree topper!

To this day, my Mother STILL puts that on top of her tree every year.
I would too, KB. Sounds like a fantastic tree-topper: shiny, and made with love by someone who is loved.

[RStar]

Awesome! Conga rats!
:)

Thanks! Now if I can get the Harmonie remote to work right, I'd have it made in the shade!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oooh, Google's gone and spiffed up the Street View interface. Nice.

Street View came in very handy recently when I couldn't remember the name or exact location of a restaurant, but knew within a couple miles where it was and what the building looks like. Found it no problem.

[Capt Jack]

When I was young (under 10), we did not have a tree topper (don't know why). So I decided to make one. I cut a star out of cardboard, glued tin foil to it (both sides), made something to be able to place it on top of the tree (wrapped foil around my finger to make a vase-like thing) which I glued to the star and voila: our new tree topper!

To this day, my Mother STILL puts that on top of her tree every year.

wow. that truly touched me.

stop touching me
:p

[katiesue]

I am happy to have so many wonderful friends and family. When it comes down to it that's the stuff that matters.

[Moonliner]

Woot woot!

It's the Monday after Thaksgiving. Time to get back to work!

(I had in-laws stayting with us for the holiday.......)

[Betty]

Woot woot!

It's the Monday after Thaksgiving. Time to get back to work!

(I had in-laws stayting with us for the holiday.......)

You make me sick! (so... cough cough... maybe I should just go home for the day. ;) )

[JWBear]

I haven't seen my boss all day. Woot woot!

[Ghoulish Delight]

OMG, along with bagels today there was a plate of lox! Complete with capers and red onion. Today rules so far.

[Ghoulish Delight]

OMG, along with bagels today there was a plate of lox! Complete with capers and red onion. Today rules so far.
And now the guy who brought it in says he wants to make it a regular thing, every couple of months or so. Sometimes I love working here.

[bewitched]

I'm happy.

I finally got my 52" LCD HD TV with Blueray and 5.1 surround sound. And a new soffa with recliner to watch it from.

My life is complete.

:D

Now if only I could get one of those ASIMOs to fetch me a beer when I want (Cause my wife won't :rolleyes: )I'd be in heaven.....

;)

You need a dog like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoagUtDqFXA). Not only does he GET the beer, he puts the can in the recycling bin when you're done. :D



One of my dogs is definitely smart enough to learn that trick...unfortunately he's also smart enough to figure out there's lots of food in the fridge alongside the beer.:p

[Andrew]

OMG, along with bagels today there was a plate of lox! Complete with capers and red onion. Today rules so far.
Awesome. We get bagels and donuts on Wednesdays, but there's no lox.

[Snowflake]

It's Friday! Enough to make me happy today!

[Stan4dSteph]

Awesome. We get bagels and donuts on Wednesdays, but there's no lox.In France, we rotated getting croissants for the rest of the group every Friday. In the US, zippo.

[€uroMeinke]

Lucent Dossier republished my blog post (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=81244765&blogID=457641396) on my workshop experience

and included pictures:

http://i41.tinypic.com/350to9h.jpg

[JWBear]

Cool! :snap:

(BTW... The guy next to Lisa is a total babe!)

[€uroMeinke]

Cool! :snap:

(BTW... The guy next to Lisa is a total babe!)

And great to Dance with

[Snowflake]

File this under dodged a bullet.

YAY! My hard drive has been saved and all the data recovered and backed up. The old HD has been mailed back, in a new case with a new widget inside and nothing was lost.

My new

953

is hooked up and waiting.

So, my website is saved, the book work is saved, the podcast data and as yet unedited interviews are saved and all the other sh!t that is on there is also saved.

Thank you Universe and a special thanks to the friend (Gene) of my friend (Rebecca) who worked his magical geekery.
:snap:
So it cost me about $50 and the cost of a gift card to a chain restaurant for the geek and his wife in Wisconsin. money well spent and a lesson learned!

:D

[cirquelover]

I'm so glad to hear that! I was pulling for you. Now get back to work on that masterpiece so we can all buy it!

[Andrew]

Wonderful!

[Deebs]

VWM!

(W=Wisconsin)

I'm so happy for you, Snow!

[Not Afraid]

Fantastic news!!!!

[BDBopper]

Huzzah! :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Whew, Ms. Donna.
:)

[innerSpaceman]

Cool! :snap:

(BTW... The guy next to Lisa is a total babe!)


Hahahaha, that was my first thought!




Great minds.





Or is that ... um, nevermind.




* * * *

And Donna, the universe could not be smiling on a more deserving person. Yay!

[CoasterMatt]

I'm STILL freakin' uberhappy buzzed from Tuesday night.

This video might help explain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKcijfNvJmc). (Belly Dancing Mutaytor Style)

[Gemini Cricket]

I am currently in the process of trying to meet Kruger the Rhinoceros at the Honolulu Zoo. I'm trying to get the zookeepers here to let me feed him. They think I am strange and bothersome. They are correct. He's so awesome, though. I'm going to keep trying.

[bewitched]

I am currently in the process of trying to meet Kruger the Rhinoceros at the Honolulu Zoo. I'm trying to get the zookeepers here to let me feed him. They think I am strange and bothersome. They are correct. He's so awesome, though. I'm going to keep trying.

That would be awesome!




And...YAY, Snowflake!!!

[Snowflake]

As I type this, files are moving from the old drive to the new. :D

[Gemini Cricket]

I mean, if you had a rhinoceros, you'd let me play with it, right?

[Snowflake]

I mean, if you had a rhinoceros, you'd let me play with it, right?

You betcha <wink>

[Gemini Cricket]

See. Donna would let me play with her rhino.
I mean, it's unfair. People really should learn how to share rhinoceroses.

[Gemini Cricket]

Maalim (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1123926/Pictured-The-abandoned-baby-rhino-afraid-leave-keepers-side.html)
Such a cute story.
:)

[bewitched]

Maalim (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1123926/Pictured-The-abandoned-baby-rhino-afraid-leave-keepers-side.html)
Such a cute story.
:)

Link isn't working and I really want to see/read a cute rhino story.

[Snowflake]

Link isn't working and I really want to see/read a cute rhino story.

try this (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1123926/Pictured-The-abandoned-baby-rhino-afraid-leave-keepers-side.html)

[CoasterMatt]

You can play with the rhino, just stay clear of the 'splatter zone' :eek:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/524192411_7148000377.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

That's a hippo

[CoasterMatt]

I know, maybe I should sleep now :)

[bewitched]

try this (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1123926/Pictured-The-abandoned-baby-rhino-afraid-leave-keepers-side.html)


Awwwww!!!!!:)

[CoasterMatt]

Oh yeah, here's a clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giY7WC8TWac)of the Crystal Method set at the Art of Change ball - I can still feel the music :D

[mousepod]

Brad,

What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhinoceros?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Oo71HeKZc

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Oh yeah, here's a clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giY7WC8TWac)of the Crystal Method set at the Art of Change ball - I can still feel the music :DTotally wish I were there.

[Gemini Cricket]

Brad,

What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhinoceros?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Oo71HeKZc
I like that.
:D

GD Johnson is right. It's a hippo.
Hippos... pshaw. Who the heck cares about them?! Big mouthed bastards.


Just kidding.
:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

I like hippos.

[Not Afraid]

Hey! Don't dis on Hippos. I lurves them.

[Capt Jack]

Brad,

What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhinoceros?


elephino

[Cadaverous Pallor]

elephinoYou need to click the spoiler box ;)

[Capt Jack]

no doubt. I hate that Youtube is blocked here.
then again, so is anything that mentions or advertises

pr0n
se><
firearms
liquor
birth control
wikipedia
knives
bullets
horror
erotic art
some automotive sites (which I still dont understand)
social networking sites of any kind
photo repositories
most IM systems
many radio station broadcasts
some news sites
etc



so .....maybe it'll make sense after I leave the soviet workplace.

[Morrigoon]

Jack: You really need a web-enabled cell phone, amigo.

[Capt Jack]

hmm...I just realized where I placed that little rant.

my apologies to all.
we now return to our regularly scheduled broadcast of "Total Serious Happy Thread"

[Morrigoon]

Ripe avocado + kosher salt = Nom.

[Disneyphile]

There are still three pounds of bacon in our fridge. :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Avocado + Brad = Heartburn
It sucketh.
:(

[JWBear]

My weekend starts in 20 minutes!

[Gemini Cricket]

My weekend starts in 20 minutes!
How nice for JW Bear. How nice for Eve. How nice for everybody!
:p

[bewitched]

Ripe avocado + kosher salt = Nom.

Spread on toast with a little lime juice = Double Nom.

[Morrigoon]

How about "followed up an hour later with a homemade baked potato with cheese, bacon, and green onions"? :9

[JWBear]

How nice for JW Bear. How nice for Eve. How nice for everybody!
:p

I'll not be had for the price of a cocktail; like a salted peanut!

[Gemini Cricket]

There's that word again. I don't even know what it means.

[Snowflake]

I detest cheap sentiment.

[CoasterMatt]

I like pink hippos with light up eyes.

[wolfy999]

The Wolfpack is doing the happy dance!!!! Hubby got the job he wanted and the pay he wanted!!!! We can now go back to life as it used to be.....well at least in the near future!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Mazel tov!

[katiesue]

YAY - Great News!!

[CoasterMatt]

FINALLY! Some great job news, congrats to the Wolfpack.

[bewitched]

YAY!!

[Stan4dSteph]

Congrats!

[cirquelover]

I'm so happy to hear that! Great news for the Wolfpack!

[Strangler Lewis]

Congratulations!

[blueerica]

When I saw this I thought, "Wow, we haven't used this a whole lot lately."

I'm happy to see it, and grats to the Wolfpack!

[~MS~]

Woot, WTG Wolfpack! Congrats on life returning to 'normal' for all of you.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Grats to the wolfpack!!!

[Capt Jack]

I finally won the chili cookoff at work!
yay!

[Moonliner]

I finally won the chili cookoff at work!
yay!

That's hot! The chili I mean. Congrats.

You are now required to post the recipe.

[Ghoulish Delight]

And give away his trade secret?

What is that trophy, exactly?

[~MS~]

Congrats!!!!

[Capt Jack]

uh...recipe?

hmm.....let me see if I can remember. there was a lot of beer involved...that much I recall. some in the chili as well...


uh....lemme get back to you on that


heh. the trophy is some sort of old candy dish sort of thing someone found in their garage. makeshift trophy of sorts. dunno. its been around for awhile...has a couple beans and a spoon glued to it. theres a plaque that will have my name.
why I want it? dunno...bragging rights. 4th year of my trying. 1st time I didnt screw up the batch.

[Andrew]

I finally won the chili cookoff at work!
yay!
Congratulations!

I won our office chili contest two years ago (or was it three?) with Jennifer's World-Famous Turkey Chili:
JEN’S BLACK BEAN & TURKEY CHILI

Yield: 10 to12 servings
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey (2 packages)
4 tablespoons dark chili powder
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend, any brand
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, medium to extra-spicy
1 large onion (diced)
2 large red Bell Peppers (diced)
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chilies (well drained)
2 cans Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1/2 bottle beer, about 1 cup
1 (14oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (smoky if you got it)
2 cups roasted corn kernels
1 can diced jalapenos

Heat a large pan over medium to medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, and the turkey meat. Season the meat with: chili powder, red pepper flakes, grill seasoning, cumin, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon into small crumbles. Brown meat 5 minutes, then transfer the browned meat to large a pot.

Sauté onions and chopped bell peppers until softened and most of the water has cooked out. Add the sautéed onions, peppers, Ro-Tel tomatoes and black beans to the cooked turkey and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the half bottle of beer, scraping up the drippings and cooking off the alcohol. Add the tomato sauce and barbecue sauce and bring to a bubble. Add roasted corn kernels and jalapenos and let chili simmer for about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings and heat level to your taste. Remove from heat and serve.

[katiesue]

Congratulations!

[Snowflake]

Congrats Capt. Jack!

I think the win deserves a poem! It's been far too long since you posted one of those!

[Alex]

My chili recipe starts with:

1. If you already have can opener go to step 2. Otherwise acquire can opener.
2. Go to 7-11 or nearest convenience store.
3. Be careful not to stray into the half-shelf of pet foods.

[Gemini Cricket]

I finally won the chili cookoff at work!
yay!
Congrats!
Farts ahoy, Cap'n!
:D

[Kevy Baby]

Tax refund came in today (Federal: I ain't holding my breath for Cali). One week early. Nice surprise!

[scaeagles]

My basketball season is now officially finished. While that doesn't make me happy, how it ended does. Three weeks ago, we got DESTROYED by 24, and in the last game of the season the same team came to our place undefeated at 18-0 (we were 14-4 at that point), and we beat them by 3. VERY satisfying, as they were very cocky.

We ended 15-4, beating ourselves in two of our losses (lost by 2 after getting down 18-4, lost another by 2 after digging a 17-4 hole).

Good season, all in all.

[cirquelover]

It sounds like a satisfying end to the season, way to go!

[wolfy999]

Finally after 7 months at DL I am getting my second attraction....Woohoo!

[katiesue]

Congratulations!!

[CoasterMatt]

Congratulations!

[Morrigoon]

Congrats!

[cirquelover]

Congratulations on a second attraction, is it one you wanted?

[wolfy999]

Yep, had requested it at least 3 months ago. Hard to get into but I made it!

[Ghoulish Delight]

My Dad just got his driver's license.

That doesen't seem like a huge deal. But over the last couple of years, he nearly died from a bacterial infection, had a minor stroke, suffered from macular degeneration (exacerbated by the stroke which affected his vision), and lost a leg to diabetes.

The fact that he's now healthy enough, and has good enough vision, to have passed the driving exam again is cause for celebration. And a testament to the magic of modern medicine.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay for health!!!

[Tom]

Three cheers for your dad!

[BarTopDancer]

That's great news!!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah Dad!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Funnily, I don't think my mom quite shares the enthusiasm. She SHOULD be happy, not only for his well being, but the fact that she would no longer have to be his chauffeur. But I guess his ophthalmologist said he probably shouldn't be driving, and she's just going to worry about him.

If she's smart she won't mention such worries within earshot of him.

[innerSpaceman]

Well, W00T regardless.

[bewitched]

Your mom's concerns aside, that's awesome GD.

[Strangler Lewis]

Yes, very good news. And more cheers for modern medicine.

[JWBear]

The Ralph's by us started carrying Van de Kamp's Fancy Cookie Assortment! Woo-hoo! :snap:

[cirquelover]

Why am I thinking of fishsticks when you say Van de Kamps?!


I found Mothers iced lemonade cookies today. I am a happy girl!

[Morrigoon]

I just found out that my old boss at National Airlines now works for the airline I want to work for!

[Kevy Baby]

Why am I thinking of fishsticks when you say Van de Kamps?!http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/01/96/00/92/0001960092070_215X215.jpg

[Disneyphile]

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

All of my hard work and overachievement in class is starting to literally pay off already!

Today, my Illustrator instructor reviewed some of my work and recommended me to a friend of hers who runs a design firm and is looking for freelance designers.

I sent him an email right away and also called, and he's willing to try me out on an upcoming project of his in another week!

The pay range is $250-$500 per 1-3 mock-ups, depending on complexity. If the client approves the first mock-up, then the work is done, and full pay is still received.

I am SO happy I could burst!

This really put a nice turn on a really crappy day. :)

[Andrew]

Congratulations, Disneyphile!

[~MS~]

That is awesome D!

[Moonliner]

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

All of my hard work and overachievement in class is starting to literally pay off already!

Today, my Illustrator instructor reviewed some of my work and recommended me to a friend of hers who runs a design firm and is looking for freelance designers.

I sent him an email right away and also called, and he's willing to try me out on an upcoming project of his in another week!

The pay range is $250-$500 per 1-3 mock-ups, depending on complexity. If the client approves the first mock-up, then the work is done, and full pay is still received.

I am SO happy I could burst!

This really put a nice turn on a really crappy day. :)

I can't think of anyone more deserving. Good luck.

[Deebs]

I'm really pleased for you, DP! That is great news.

[katiesue]

Great news T!!

[lashbear]

Squeeeee indeed ! :D

[lashbear]

On other happy news, I am really excited that in exactly two weeks from now I will be in Hawaii with my Pookie Wookie Stoat and my fabulous MIL.

...and there will be Mai-Tais.

[Not Afraid]

OMG OMG OMG OMG.

I've been working on the possibility of a new "job" for quite a while now and things just took a step forward. This could be happening!

Of course, it could tank too.

[Alex]

Do jobs in quotation marks pay?

[Kevy Baby]

Do jobs in quotation marks pay?Yes, but you get paid in exclamation points and umlauts

[Disneyphile]

YAY!!!

[Not Afraid]

Oh yeah. I say "job" because I wouldn't necessairly work for an "employeer".

[Capt Jack]

paid and no employer means 'a business venture'

NA, our little entrepreneur

[Not Afraid]

Of course! Do you REALLY think I have any desire to go back to the corporate world? Marketing Manager have a great income .....and no life.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Best of luck and visible mojo for NA. :cool:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I got a new car.

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2009/cr-v/performance/performance-header.jpg

Honda CR-V EX, Glacier Blue, moonroof, 6 disc changer, full airbags, 5 star safety ratings, tire pressure sensor, vehicle stability assist, ultra low emissions, and lots and lots of awesomeness.

My first new car! :) It's going to be hard to continue biking to work!



My husband is awesome, btw. I was definitely the woman in the equation. He dealt wonderfully with the dealer.

:D :D :D

[JWBear]

Congratulations!

[Strangler Lewis]

Oh yeah. I say "job" because I wouldn't necessairly work for an "employeer".

I think you accidentally coined a new pompous word for employer.

Employeer: a job creation specialist.

[Ghoulish Delight]

My husband is awesome, btw. I was definitely the woman in the equation. He dealt wonderfully with the dealer.
Dude was so intimidated, that he accepted my first offer before I even finished giving it to him (seriously...they're that desperate).

Although I'm still kinda bummed I didn't get to go back and haggle with the douche bag Toyota dealer we saw first. "I've sold so many cars today. I'm so busy. I've got someone coming in right after you. See? Here's their contract [pointing at bullsh*t papers he pulled out of a drawer], but they've got a cosigner so... But anyway, you go anywhere and you'll see the same price for this car." :rolleyes: Total scumbag, transparent ass. Would have loved to have played the game with him.

I also am kicking myself for being so dumbfounded that the Honda guy made my first offer for me and I took it. If it hadn't taken me so off guard I might have though to come back with a lower offer. But I can't complain, we got a good deal.

[Drince88]

Congratulations! I almost came back and asked the most important part that you'd left out - until I realized you HADN'T left it out, I was being blind! (Glacier Blue)

[alphabassettgrrl]

OOoohh, I wanted a blue one when we bought ours. So pretty! Enjoy your new car! The CR-V was my first new car ever, too.

[cirquelover]

What a beautiful vehicle CP! Have a fun time with your new ride!

[CoasterMatt]

Looks like a fun vehicle, congrats. :cheers:

I had the most fun at a coaster event yesterday, seeing friends from all over the world, and just enjoying my hobby to it's fullest.

[Not Afraid]

The CRV is a GREAT car! Chris has had his for a very long time now and it's held up really well. I know we've got quite a few CRV drivers on the board. And the color is so pretty!

[Disneyphile]

My first car is my current CRV too. Love it! :)

Welcome to the club, CP! :D

[Morrigoon]

Aw, I would LOVE to get a CR-V! That's a gorgeous car, congrats!

[Snowflake]

OMG OMG OMG OMG.

I've been working on the possibility of a new "job" for quite a while now and things just took a step forward. This could be happening!

Of course, it could tank too.

VNAM cause I have to wait!

Fingers crossed!

[Snowflake]

Ooh! Shiny! Pretty blue car! Congrats!

[innerSpaceman]

pRETTY!

[Kevy Baby]

Am I the only one who has no flippin idea what NA is up to?


Oh, and congarats to the Cadaverous Delights on the new shiny!

[JWBear]

She's plotting against you, Kevy.

[Morrigoon]

Am I the only one who has no flippin idea what NA is up to?


No.

[Kevy Baby]

She's plotting against you, Kevy.I meant BESIDES that...

[Deebs]

Oooh, yay for Caddie's new ride! I loved my Honda, it was such a great car. The glacier blue is lovely. My old Civic was a charcoal gray 5-speed. I loved it and miss the reliability. Hondas are so great. The Toyota guy sounds pathetic, rude, and condescending. I hate that. And GD is the king of negotiations! Really happy for you guys. The car is awesome and you got a good deal? Double excellence.

Oh, and count me as another who has no idea what NA is plotting.

[BarTopDancer]

Pretty car CP!

New cars are awesome. Post some action shots!

[Betty]

We definitely need a pic of you in the car! Congrats. :)

I'm very proud of myself today. After having misc computer issues (BSOD's) for the last 2 weeks or so, everything pointed to the mobo going bad.

I've changed out all sorts of parts before but never the whole motherboard. Luckily, we had the same model (but the "deluxe" edition of it) in a spare box I'd been using for various parts.

After some hesitation, calling for help that wasn't available, getting told 3-5 days from our off site computer help, I went digging and found the book for it - which had the diagram with the one part I couldn't figure out.

Ta-Da! Fired up and I'm back baby!

First time is hardest. Let's still hope that there's not a second time anytime soon.

[alphabassettgrrl]

My new laptop just arrived!! Shiny!!

[CoasterMatt]

I helped somebody with their notebook problem today, and they slipped me $20. :)

[JWBear]

The obnoxious white trash neighbors moved!!!!! No more dog pooping on our yard! No more disturbed child running around making siren noises! No more Debbie!!!

Peace. Tranquility. (At least until another obnoxious person moves in.)

[innerSpaceman]

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! Wow.


When do we sow the ground with salt???! :D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The obnoxious white trash neighbors moved!!!!! No more dog pooping on our yard! No more disturbed child running around making siren noises! No more Debbie!!!

Peace. Tranquility. (At least until another obnoxious person moves in.)I am SO jealous right now. You must make our neighbors move as well. Or at least get rid of their awful noisy stupid dogs.

[Gemini Cricket]

Last night, my friend told me that he has a room for rent. It's about $700 but it includes utilities and internet. I'm excited about it. He has to evict someone first, but the idea of moving out of my parents' place thrills me. AND it's in town, Kaimuki and not in Kailua which is in the boonies.
:)

[cirquelover]

That's great news GC, hurray for Cricket space!

[Gemini Cricket]

Met someone today.
He's a nice guy.
We'll see.

:)

[Capt Jack]

front yard is tamed. tan looks good, cept for the sunburned parts.

now...I AM truly a redneck

[Kevy Baby]

Fun weekend.

One week until Yo! Sem It EEEEEE

[Not Afraid]

I think we have found me a new assistant!

[Morrigoon]

Yesterday I used a Macy's gift card that I got for my birthday to get a new tube of lipstick. Totally new color for me... and I think I like it :) Much brighter than I usually go for, but it looks good. :cool:

[Moonliner]

I think we have found me a new assistant!

Ohhh!!! Are you looking to hire? Is it too late to send you my resume?

I'm really sick of winter. I want some spring weather.

[Moonliner]

Yesterday I used a Macy's gift card that I got for my birthday to get a new tube of lipstick. Totally new color for me... and I think I like it :) Much brighter than I usually go for, but it looks good. :cool:

With your current avatar I keep thinking you are BDBopper, and I must say I'm getting a lot of chuckles from reading your posts while thinking BD wrote them.

[Gn2Dlnd]

The obnoxious white trash neighbors moved!!!!! No more dog pooping on our yard! No more disturbed child running around making siren noises! No more Debbie!!!

Peace. Tranquility. (At least until another obnoxious person moves in.)

There's always a Debbie.

[Ghoulish Delight]

With your current avatar I keep thinking you are BDBopper,
Good, I'm not the only one.

[JWBear]

With your current avatar I keep thinking you are BDBopper, and I must say I'm getting a lot of chuckles from reading your posts while thinking BD wrote them.

Good, I'm not the only one.

Me three!

[Gemini Cricket]

Me three!
Except that BDBopper's posts are always bold.
;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

My veggies are sprouting!

Right on cue I spotted this morning a sprout in the basil patch, and several in the lettuce. Hopefully more basil should be appearing in short order, with the parsley and carrots a few days behind.

Yay! I get so nervous when I start from seeds. I could have spent all that time turning, fertilizing, sowing, watering, and just stared at dirt for weeks with nothing ever sprouting. Now I know something will grow.

[Morrigoon]

Yay! It's always nice to see the seeds becoming something :)

I had no idea my avatar was throwing so many ppl. I suppose I could put my grandmother back up there or something. I'll ruminate on it for a bit.

[Gemini Cricket]

Farmer Delight!

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's my plan to get through the new depression - grow some veggies, then call Obama and demand a farm subsidy lest I grow more and depress the market even further.

[Moonliner]

I had no idea my avatar was throwing so many ppl. I suppose I could put my grandmother back up there or something. I'll ruminate on it for a bit.

Meh, no need to change it. A little confusion is good for the soul.

[Deebs]

Meh, no need to change it. A little confusion is good for the soul.

Haha, good one, GD. ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

Being a busy on-the-go kinda guy, when I go shopping for basil, there's only one place I'll buy it from: Delight Farms. In this current economic climate, it's the smart choice. So the next time you're at your local grocery store, look for the name you can trust: Delight Farms Basil.

[Kevy Baby]

Basil is selling himself now? What a whore!

[alphabassettgrrl]

My veggies are sprouting!

Right on cue I spotted this morning a sprout in the basil patch, and several in the lettuce. Hopefully more basil should be appearing in short order, with the parsley and carrots a few days behind.

Yay! I get so nervous when I start from seeds. I could have spent all that time turning, fertilizing, sowing, watering, and just stared at dirt for weeks with nothing ever sprouting. Now I know something will grow.


I do the same thing! Waiting and wondering how long I should continue to water the barren patch of dirt.

[Strangler Lewis]

My veggies are sprouting!

Right on cue I spotted this morning a sprout in the basil patch, and several in the lettuce. Hopefully more basil should be appearing in short order, with the parsley and carrots a few days behind.

Yay! I get so nervous when I start from seeds. I could have spent all that time turning, fertilizing, sowing, watering, and just stared at dirt for weeks with nothing ever sprouting. Now I know something will grow.

The birds keep going after our sunflower seedlings. I'm thinking we may have to rent a cat or maybe get one of those fake owls. At least you've got the rabbit to keep your vegetable patch safe.

[Tref]

I do the same thing! Waiting and wondering how long I should continue to water the barren patch of dirt.

Have you tried talking to your barren patch of ground?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Depends on the day. :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

yeehaw, got a "go home early" order from the CEO for Good Friday!

[Prudence]

<------------ is jealous.

[Alex]

We got one too. I get to go home at 3.

But because I'm mostly on an east coast work schedule I usually go home around then anyway.

[JWBear]

I didn't work at all today!*















* It's my normal Friday off.

[second class citizen]

John and I were out shopping for our snow chains on Anaheim around lunchtime when I remembered a buddy of mine had mentioned having lunch one day at Jesse James' diner located next to his Orange County Choppers which is, btw, on Anaheim right before you get to the 710....so, we went there to check it out.

Cool spot! With super clean tables and a bright skylight overhead and big beefy guys all tatted up, if you like that sort of thing.

John had one of their burgers and I tried their fish 'n' chips. Great!

I asked our cashier how often Jesse ate there and she told me "about every day. As a matter of fact, he just left about thirty minutes ago."

A great way to start off our YO-Sim-n-EEEEEEE! Weekend!

[Not Afraid]

Cisco's is great! (And it was noisy when you were on the phone).

I took a nap and I'm going to see Leonard Cohen tonight. But, I also have to pack and do a bunch of other things. Clone? Clone?

[Moonliner]

Yes! If you keep pounding your head against the wall long enough you will eventually break through.

After many weeks of pounding, I am finally through the wall that was in my way! My work cheese is happy. :)

[Morrigoon]

I freaking love my accountant. I was expecting to owe, instead I'm getting back more than double the cost of the accountant! SOOOOOOO worth every penny I pay them!

[Prudence]

While I'm sad to have missed out on the Lashness of the last week/weekend, I am pretty freakin' happy about how mine went. I am feeling so relaxed now that I got to just take some time off without obligation. I got to see family, I got a passing grade at the dentist, and I got to sit around and enjoy myself and not feel like there was some chore or other obligation I should have been attending to. And I even get today to recover from it all.

I am so relaxed right now it's freaking me out. I don't do relaxed very well. You may have noticed this about me. In fact, I'm feeling so relaxed that it's making me kind of anxious. But mostly I'm just relaxed. Really really relaxed.

[Kevy Baby]

Had my follow up physical exam this morning (including that "special" exam that guys over 40 get - the only non-happy part of this) and my doctor was very impressed with my results.


Total Cholesterol was good: HDL (Good Cholesterol) was high (good) and LDL (Low Cholesterol) was low (good)
Blood pressure was normal
No signs of diabetes (a worry of mine along with the Cholesterol)
PSA numbers were good
HIV and Hep-C freeHe said it is normal to find a weird out of limit result that is irrelevant, but I didn't even have one of those.

I am fit as a fiddle! (But painfully out of shape - my diagnosis, not my doctor's)

Also got a sample pack of Blue Pills :evil:

[Betty]

Also got a sample pack of Blue Pills :evil:

How exciting for you.

[blueerica]

Despite my bitterness, I did just get a new 22" monitor that seems to be easing my suffering.

[Snowflake]

Also got a sample pack of Blue Pills :evil:

Bet the quilting class goes on hiatus

[CoasterMatt]

I don't work till May 4th!! WOOHOO! :cheers:

[Strangler Lewis]

Had my follow up physical exam this morning (including that "special" exam that guys over 40 get - the only non-happy part of this) and my doctor was very impressed with my results.

So pleased was he that he clapped you on both shoulders while performing the exam.

PSA numbers were good


Not to pry, but how did you rate a PSA test at your young age? 50 is the benchmark where I go.

[Alex]

(including that "special" exam that guys over 40 get - the only non-happy part of this)


Just remember. What you don't know will be a surprise when it kills you.

I like surprises.

[Kevy Baby]

Not to pry, but how did you rate a PSA test at your young age? 50 is the benchmark where I go.They did a full spectrum blood test, and I believe it was there.

Just from my oft failing memory, I thought that 40 was when it was recommended to start screening PSA.

[lashbear]

Also got a sample pack of Blue Pills :evil:
Just remember to swallow them quickly or you'll get a stiff neck.

[Kevy Baby]

Just remember to swallow them quickly or you'll get a stiff neck.
I wonder what would happen if one took a pill rectally?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Opposite of a stool softener?

[Betty]

I wonder what would happen if one took a pill rectally?

Well aren't you going to find out and report back to us the results?:D

[BDBopper]

Does anyone remember when I used to lament about that I haven't went on a trip in a very long time?

It's gone in the opposite direction.

Last week I was in Columbia, SC for a FairTax event. I just got surprised with a trip to go to a banquet in Indianapolis that "You Know Who" is speaking at next weekend. Two weeks from now it is back to Columbia to DJ a friend's College Graduation party. I'll be down in Savannah, GA in three weeks for my state's GOP convention as a delegate. June 13th may find me on Columbia, MO for another FairTax event. July 4th I'll be in Boston (Southwest GA between Thomasville and Valdosta) for a "Tea Party." If that isn't enough in September I'm going on a speaking tour.

Phew! Talk about everything happening all at once! :D

[wolfy999]

WOW...sounds great BD...have a wonderful time!

[Morrigoon]

If that isn't enough in September I'm going on a speaking tour.

Phew! Talk about everything happening all at once! :D

Good for you, BD! I hope that turns into something very successful for you! :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

I love this thread! I'm so glad when I see it has new posts. :)

[Stan4dSteph]

I had a super awesome weekend!

[Capt Jack]

me too.
got to see the aussies contingent
many LoT folk
had some time in the park to myself (a first)
numerous good meals
yeah....good stuff. quite the refreshing change of pace

[cirquelover]

Zach and I are going to have a busy week. Tonight at the library in the next town they are having a Holocaust survivor give a talk. he sounds like a fascinating man and it will be a good first hand education for the boy on the atrocities of man. He's actually pretty excited, I didn't even tell him we'll go out for churros afterward!

Later in the week we go to Portland for the Shanghai Tunnel Tour under Portlands city streets. Zachs' teacher is even our group leader, so that should be a blast, and it's another cool piece of history for us to learn about. Hopefully someday we'l make it back for the haunted tunnel tour too!

There is also a Disney outlet temporary store up there so I figure we'll hit that while we're there too. Gary is hoping we'll stick around and go out for dinner with him since he's working up there.

Then it's bday weekend for us.

I think it should be a great week, a little tiring but lots of fun and educational too!

[Disneyphile]

I am presently working on a paid design gig. If I do well on this one, then the firm has a "ton" more work lined up to give to me. And, it's obnoxiously excellent pay for very little time consumption. :D

However, I rediscovered happiness during lunch today - Mickey-shaped chicken nuggets + bottle of hot sauce with fine squeeze tip = spicy, happy, smiling Mickeys. :D

[libraryvixen]

I have a busy week that includes a class tour, being slave labor at a neighboring branch, an all day Young Adult Literature seminar in Sacramento and then B's Girl Scout stuffs on Friday. I have to work on Saturday so the only REAL day off I have is Sunday.

[keith - SuPeR K!]

I have had many an awesome time lately thanks to my fine friends of the LoT! I love you guys! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!

[Not Afraid]

Happy Happy Happy back at you! I has been a fine couple of weeks.

[Snowflake]

I echo the general sentiment of nebulous happiness. I shared good times with several LoTers, met some new ones and feel a sense of good mojo. Good times, indeedy.

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah, I got nuthin'

[Not Afraid]

I have NOTHING on my schedule until 10 am tomorrow morning. It's been WEEKS since that has happened!

[Snowflake]

Yeah, I got nuthin'

Oh yeah?

Gimme ur addy by PM, I got sumptin I meant to bring to Yosemite and could not find. I've found it now, it's cool.

[Kevy Baby]

Oh yeah?

Gimme ur addy by PM, I got sumptin I meant to bring to Yosemite and could not find. I've found it now, it's cool.Naked pictures of Bea Arthur? I can't wait!

[Snowflake]

Naked pictures of Bea Arthur? I can't wait!

Better! Betty White and Estelle Getty

[Kevy Baby]

Better! Betty White and Estelle GettyI think I just wet my pants

[Snowflake]

I think I just wet my pants

Atta Boy Hinkie Willowbrae

[Capt Jack]

I think I just wet my pants

dont mess with Bett

:p

[Morrigoon]

I had a lovely day.

Oh, and I love that Trader Joe's sells little bunches of daffodils for $1.29. How awesome is it to have bright and shiny happy for so little?

[Disneyphile]

My "boss" loved my first design! He approved it and it's been forwarded to the client for approval. If she likes it, I nailed it on the first try, and more work will be coming my way! :D

Also, got the "official" invite for this year's non-profit celeb shoot, and I'm being presented with a staff shirt. :D The shoot is two weeks from this Saturday at a major studio! :D

I'm feeling rather accomplished. :D

[Mousey Girl]

As of today my house is officially off the threat of fore-closure!!! I get to plan a June trip to DLR!! I be very happy right now.

[wolfy999]

WTG!!!

[cirquelover]

That is wonderful news MG!!

[Disneyphile]

Awesome, MG! :snap:

Oh, and the client loved the design, so now I'll have a nice side income. It's awesome pay for very little time involvement. I just design 'em, and the programming team does all the rest, and I don't even have to mess with contracts, etc. :D

Once her website goes live, I'll share the link. :)

[keith - SuPeR K!]

Once her website goes live, I'll share the link. :)

I'm excited to see the end result :)

[innerSpaceman]

Yay, I love good news. Congrats MG and D.

[Morrigoon]

I think my interview went well today. I won't know for sure till next week or later, but my read on it is positive.

What I'm not sure about is whether it'll be for a regular barista position, or if I'll get a shift lead position. She did say that she was looking to bring in a little maturity to the team, as many of her workers are in their early 20's and that other stores are often mostly teens. So I guess that'll work in my favor. She was telling me something about how there are a few stores in the area, each possibly needing to fill only a few extra hours, so of course I said that'd be no issue. But I'm really encouraged that she went into that much detail with me, because it sounds like she's at least considering me to fill it.

Basically, she said I'd hear something next week, either just letting me know she hasn't forgotten me, or possibly a call for a 2nd interview with the mgr of another store, or something.

If I can at least get some management experience, it'll totally be worth the drop in pay from my last position.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Goonie, definitely would be good to get a management spot. Good luck!

D- congratulations on the side project! Of course they love you!

[Disneyphile]

And...... the firm loves me more already!

I've already been offered another project, starting tomorrow. I'll actually meet my "boss" and his client at his office. Apparently, it's a "huge" project, and he thinks I'll be perfect for it.

:D

Cha-ching!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Woman, you can do anything you put your mind to. :)

[Disneyphile]

Here's a teaser of my upcoming cruise site (hopefully your Flash plug-ins are up-to-date):

http://www.totaldynamicstudios.com/cruise/cruise.html

It's just the homepage - no links are active... yet, since the other pages are still quite the work in progress. It will be an interactive multi-media experience. :D

One proud thing to note: I made that porthole frame for the slideshow. Oh, and if any of you read nautical flags... ;)

I'm making this for my web design class final project. If I have the time, I might even make a Flash-based game for it too.

[CoasterMatt]

Oh, and if any of you read nautical flags... ;)


Very nice site, and cool use of the nautical flags :)

I used to have my name spelled out in those somewhere...

[Morrigoon]

That's a fantastic layout.

What's the ghosty image behind the links? Looks like some kind of Mickey?

[Disneyphile]

What's the ghosty image behind the links? Looks like some kind of Mickey?That's the underwater statue in Castaway Cay. I composited that with the background in a gradient to make it feel underwater without being distracting. He shows up better on the other pages. :)

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I won a drawing at work for tickets to Classical Mystery Tour (http://www.classicalmysterytour.com/main/index.htm) at Segerstrom Concert Hall. Not something I'd go out of my way to see, but it sounded like a good time and worth the price of free.

Then I saw the face value of the box seat tickets and seriously considered selling them. But the winner of the other two tickets in the box is a VP, and I don't know if it'd be considered bad etiquette to sell company box seats on Ebay. Plus, I took a look at an image of the venue, and the seat location, and suddenly I'm pretty excited to go. Not often I get the opportunity to put on my best suit and be fancy for an evening:

The theater, our seats circled in red
1104

[Deebs]

GD, that place looks so awesome! I can just imagine what it is going to sound like and I am totally coveting your free tickets. Lucky!

[lashbear]

We Found My Keys. :D

[€uroMeinke]

We Found My Keys. :D

LoL - It's about time!

[wendybeth]

We Found My Keys. :D

NO way!!!! Awesome! Where were they?

[Not Afraid]

You've been looking for those for so long I had forgotten you had lost them! It REALLY IS all good!

[Tref]

Very nice site, and cool use of the nautical flags. I used to have my name spelled out in those somewhere...

I still spell out my name in nautical flags. Its the most complicated signature ever. The UPS man hates coming to see me.

[alphabassettgrrl]

We Found My Keys. :D

Fantastic!!!

[blueerica]

I think my interview went well today. I won't know for sure till next week or later, but my read on it is positive.

What I'm not sure about is whether it'll be for a regular barista position, or if I'll get a shift lead position. She did say that she was looking to bring in a little maturity to the team, as many of her workers are in their early 20's and that other stores are often mostly teens. So I guess that'll work in my favor. She was telling me something about how there are a few stores in the area, each possibly needing to fill only a few extra hours, so of course I said that'd be no issue. But I'm really encouraged that she went into that much detail with me, because it sounds like she's at least considering me to fill it.

Basically, she said I'd hear something next week, either just letting me know she hasn't forgotten me, or possibly a call for a 2nd interview with the mgr of another store, or something.

If I can at least get some management experience, it'll totally be worth the drop in pay from my last position.

Wait, wait... which place did you apply to? S, P, other?

I feel so out of it...

[Morrigoon]

P

[alphabassettgrrl]

My honey found my wallet!!!!!!! I thought I'd lost it but it was in the couch. I am so glad. I've already replaced my Drivers' Licence, my ATM card, and two credit cards, but I am still glad to get it back. 1- I liked this particular wallet. 2- I had a lot of stuff in it. 3- Nobody else has my stuff to steal me.

Whew!

[lashbear]

NO way!!!! Awesome! Where were they?
They had caught on stoat's large loose keyring, so we assumed that the one large bunch was just his. :rolleyes:

and YAY for ABG getting wallet back.

[lashbear]

In other happy news, Canned meat (and that's ALL canned meat) is fine to bring into the country. I'm in Bacon Heaven.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Bear, that's awesome!

[Morrigoon]

I freaking love steampunk for making really awesome clothes popular and therefore available! Look at this new motoring coat pattern Simplicity (http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=4&type=19&sec=37&startrow=1) just added!