Total Serious Happy Thread

[cirquelover]

Those are some way cool patterns, to bad I can't sew! I know you ladies will make some lovely outfits though!

[Kevy Baby]

Those are some way cool patterns, to bad I can't sew! I know you ladies will make some lovely outfits though!Go to the quilting class (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=9488) - Susan would love to teach!

[Moonliner]

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!

Steampunk is at it's best when it's fully functional. (http://gizmodo.com/5238365/fully-functional-steampunk-vibrator-might-scald-your-privates)....

Possibly, just ever so slightly NSFW

[cirquelover]

I would love to KB but it's a long drive from Oregon for quilting class.

[Morrigoon]

I took on a project tonight and even managed to finish it (yay!). I photographed all my sewing patterns so that I have basically an online catalog of what I have. I even cut each photo down to just the pattern, and renamed the files by the pattern numbers.

Amazingly enough, there seem to be exactly 100.*

Oh, and naturally uploaded them (http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Patterns/), so I can access them on the go when I'm at the store wondering if I have such-and-such pattern or not.

(*-for now! Number does not include multiples of same pattern.)

[Morrigoon]

How many rosebuds can you count?
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/May09/P1130008.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/May09/P1130012.jpg

This is off my "new" rosebush, too!

It's harder to see the buds on the gardenia (the 2nd pic), but it's going to look amazing when it blossoms. I hope it smells as good!

[Prudence]

So, you know how my job sucks? Well, Monday my boss was so busy trying to figure out the travel system that she had to actually let me do some work. Shocking, I know - allowing one's employees to perform the job for which they were hired. I got to brief a colonel who's pretty sharp and asked questions that I had to actually think about to answer - but was able to answer, because I actually paid attention to the training I had to take and I actually learned the concepts. And he apparently was impressed by me, as was reported to me the next day.

Then, Tuesday, my boss had left on the above-referenced travel, as had every single other person in my little unit, so I was the only person available to attend the very secretive limited-attendance meeting about up-coming changes and how they would impact us. And I was actually able to articulate concerns that were relevant and insightful. And wrote a summary and ccd my boss's boss on that email.

It was the best two days I've ever had in the 7 months I've been there. I actually got to think. People asked me questions and I answered them. And I demonstrated that I wasn't merely an ambulatory pudding packet. Sure, when I get back from DC I'll be back to data entry and web surfing, but for two days I had a taste of real work. I had to stay late and everything. It was beautiful.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Pru, that's awesome!

Goonie - very pretty!

[Morrigoon]

Today I stained part (maybe 1/8th) of my back fence, plus I built a 2nd planter on my hillside.

Fence: Before (left) and After (right)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/May09/P1130200.jpg

The new planter
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/May09/P1130201.jpg

[Snowflake]

Well, after all was said and done, the Franchise Tax Board just came back to me with good news. H&R Block (meaning me as I do my taxes online) had errors, I do not owe them as much money as I thought. They just sent me a nice letter with new figures and a tax bill that is 1/4 of what it was. Whew!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm done with school! I'm done with school! I'm done with school!

All that remains is graduation and to recieve my B.A. in the mail! Yay!!!

[Snowflake]

I'm done with school! I'm done with school! I'm done with school!

All that remains is graduation and to recieve my B.A. in the mail! Yay!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!:snap:

[Disneyphile]

I'm done with school! I'm done with school! I'm done with school!YAY!!! I am so beyond happy for you! :D

[cirquelover]

Great job ABG! All of your hard work has paid off, plus no more papers to write!

[Prudence]

Happy dance for ABG!

[Andrew]

Congratulations!

[Capt Jack]

I'm done with school! I'm done with school! I'm done with school!

All that remains is graduation and to recieve my B.A. in the mail! Yay!!!

con-graduations!!!!

:snap: :snap: :snap:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Thank you! I'm glad I made it!

[Not Afraid]

Congratulations!

[JWBear]

Congratulations!!

[katiesue]

Congrats ABG!!

I found my missing camera I've been looking for for months. Yea right by my front door so I've looked at it multiple times daily.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm done with school! I'm done with school! I'm done with school!

All that remains is graduation and to recieve my B.A. in the mail! Yay!!!
Yay!
Happy dance!
:)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[wendybeth]

Huge congrats, ABG!!!!:snap::snap::snap::snap:


Oh, and may I buy you one of these?:cheers:

[lashbear]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY ABG :cheers:

[alphabassettgrrl]

KS- yay!!!

[CoasterMatt]

There's a train on the track for the new Terminator: Salvation coaster, and now there's a train on the track for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Orlando- now get to work and finish testing so I can ride more new coasters :D

[alphabassettgrrl]

Cool news, Matt!

[Morrigoon]

I'm done with school! I'm done with school! I'm done with school!

All that remains is graduation and to recieve my B.A. in the mail! Yay!!!

Yay! Congrats :)

[Deebs]

con-graduations!!!!

LOL :D

Congratulations, abg!

[Strangler Lewis]

Congratulations, ABG!

[Kevy Baby]

con-graduations!!!!Sadly, some people think that is the correct spelling (without the hyphen)

[cirquelover]

I've actually seen it spelled like that in our local paper!

One of the games Zach and I play is driving through town and finding all the misspellings. It can be very entertaining, especially when it's a permanent sign! I always tell Zach that's why he isn't going to the local schools!

[Snowflake]

Some things in life are pretty stinky right now, even so, I am actually in a pretty happy place. That is all.

[Kevy Baby]

Hmm... when was the last time you took a shower?

[Not Afraid]

or changed the cat box. ;)

[Snowflake]

Hmm... when was the last time you took a shower?

Not since Yosemite ;)

[Snowflake]

or changed the cat box. ;)

Why do I need to change it won't that confuse the cat?

[Kevy Baby]

Why do I need to change it won't that confuse the cat?Well, the catbox must want to change first - any first year psychology student knows that

[wendybeth]

Our catbox actually killed itself. Seriously- it was one of those self cleaning ones, and it went into hyperdrive and then crashed.

[Kevy Baby]

Thanks - now I have an image floating in my head of the cleaning mechanism zipping back and forth through the tray, flinging cat poo and kitty litter all over the place while the cats just sit there and watch it in amusement, their heads moving back and forth like they were watching a tennis match.

[Morrigoon]

I'll bet the cats rewired it. All part of their diabolical plan.

[lashbear]

Thanks - now I have an image floating in my head of the cleaning mechanism zipping back and forth through the tray, flinging cat poo and kitty litter all over the place while the cats just sit there and watch it in amusement, their heads moving back and forth like they were watching a tennis match.
VKBM !!

and lots of ROTFLMAO.....
...and coffee-monitor-spraying-action

[Sohrshah]

Lance and I got engaged last weekend!! I don't think it gets any more seriously happy than that!!! <3

[wolfy999]

Woohoo! CONGRATULATIONS from the Wolfpack!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

[Deebs]

Lance and I got engaged last weekend!! I don't think it gets any more seriously happy than that!!! <3

Yay!

Congratulations, I'm very happy for you both.

Happiness abounds! :)

[CoasterMatt]

19 Days till Orlando!!

[wolfy999]

I'm jealous!

[CoasterMatt]

I'm jealous!
For some reason, we're booked with double rooms the whole trip- so there's room if you can get there :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

ConGRATS!

[Strangler Lewis]

Congratulations!

[cirquelover]

Lance and I got engaged last weekend!! I don't think it gets any more seriously happy than that!!! <3


Congratulations:cheers:

[Gemini Cricket]

I can't breathe. A community theatre here is going to do 'Rent' early next year. I'm going to audition for Mark. I have never wanted anything more in my life. I must get this part! So e x c i t e d!
:) :) :)

[innerSpaceman]

ooooh, i see casting couch in somebody's future.





(Oh, and freaking awesome terrific lovedidid congratuations to Sohrshah and Lance!!!!)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I can't breathe. A community theatre here is going to do 'Rent' early next year. I'm going to audition for Mark. I have never wanted anything more in my life. I must get this part! So e x c i t e d!
:) :) :)Excited for you!!!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

. I'm going to audition for Mark.

Am I accepting auditions? :snap:

[Gemini Cricket]

Lance and I got engaged last weekend!! I don't think it gets any more seriously happy than that!!! <3
Woohoo! Congrats!
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Bought tickets last night to see the Animal Collective at the Wiltern next Friday. Paid a bit of a premium as the show's been sold out for a while and the tickets came from the secondary market, but they weren't marked up too much and it beats driving to Tuscon on a Sunday, the other option we might have had to see them.

That also happens to be the day I'll be participating in a career day at my old high school. A chance to see teachers I haven't seen in a decade and hang out with friends.

All on a vacation day from work.

Is it next Friday yet?

[CoasterMatt]

Rose and I both won a pair of tickets to ride Terminator: Salvation the Ride tomorrow night, so we each can bring a guest. If you're interested, pm me here or on facebook.

[madmonkeygirl]

EEKKKKK I am so very very happy excited. I'm not going to be able to sleep. Is it Thursday yet? lol Is it Thursday yet? lol Now i get to ride Terminator at Magic Mt tomorrow night yay :) And i can have my days off to finish getting ready for Orlando. This totally rocks. :)

[Moonliner]

Rose and I both won a pair of tickets to ride Terminator: Salvation the Ride tomorrow night, so we each can bring a guest. If you're interested, pm me here or on facebook.

Sounds like the perfect prize for you! Well done. Have a great time and give us a full review.

[madmonkeygirl]

Oh we both will. It is the PERFECT prize quite literally. The best email i've gotten outside of Bon Jovi. :) Tomorrow can not come soon enough for us both. Like little kids at Xmas time quite literally. Was bumming til we got the emails. I am keeping my expectations low but it is a woodie after all. I love woodies over steel anyday. And themed to Terminator is a plus. Only wish is to see the movie tonight but that ain't going to happen.

[katiesue]

Congrats CM and MMG!!!

[CoasterMatt]

I love woodies over steel anyday.

Submitted to quotes :evil:

[madmonkeygirl]

I knew you'd do that ::p

[CoasterMatt]

19 Rides of Terminator: Salvation the ride makes me seriously happy.

One of the best GCI built wooden coasters I've ridden, with an impressive amount of theming done (and there's still a bit of tweaking going on to the second preshow area).

For the non coaster fans here- imagine taking Space Mountain and Big Thunder (at night), putting on some Barry White, breeding them in a night of coastery passion, their lovechild in wood would be Terminator: Salvation.

Nonstop speed from the moment you leave the lift hill, tons of direction changes and pops of airtime- TAKE THE TUNNEL!!- and it doesn't let up till you hit the brakes.

I need a moment alone. :cool:

Yes, it is that good.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it - your review carries more clout than any other!

[madmonkeygirl]

I agree with everything Matt has said in the above trip report. I think nightime rides are the BEST on this ride EVER. No need to go for Fright Fest and in the DARK. It IS darker than dark in that end of the corner.

I went in with LOW expecations and this ride and themeing BLEW me away. The front of the ride is themed (nice big sign and a vehicle out front) so i knew we were in for something. The que area is themed and once into the preshow rooms they are nice and air conditioning. This is very important for Magic Mt in the middle of the desert in summertime heat.

What can i say about the preshow rooms? I wasn't expecting the themeing and the setup to the actual ride. I think this is where it just blew me away right from this point on. You go thru 2 preshows rooms and even though the effects in the last preshow room weren't operational (hopefully on June 28th) it still led up to the urgency of having to rush up the set of stairs to the train waiting for you. It really felt like the robots were trying to get to us.

Once in the station the rows are numbered above with Terminator theming in a way and the trains themselves not only comfy but themed as well. Once aboard the soundtrack starts and you just feel nothing but excitment as if you are being chased by the robots.

The funny thing about this ride is it takes you to the left of the station where as Ghostrider takes you out and turns right. So i was immediately disoriented. The lift hill even gets you up faster than i thought it would.

The ride itself....nice and smooth which is a huge plus for me, pops of airtime (love this in a woodie), soundtrack fits with the going over the top of the lifthill "Here they come!!!" to gunshots as we make our start to the ride that i just can't find the words. Twists and turns and i don't think there is much of anything straight way track. The trains seem to FLY thru the track with speed and no real slowing til you reach the final breaks. I was amazed at this.

I love the comment "Take the tunnel!!!!" and there are effects in the tunnels that weren't operational at all (but hopefully by June 28th).

No bad seat at all. We rode in the front and the back and the middle of the train. The employees seem to be effecient or the ones that were there last night. No real stacking of trains. Getting them dispatched in a timely matter.

So Knott's has nothing on this coaster and i think i just found my FAVORITE Southern California wooden coaster right in my backyard of sorts. :)

of course getting in 19 rides in total throughout the evening wasn't bad at all. I thought we'd only get 3 maybe 4 rides in total but i guess not everyone who won showed up for the KROQ party. And other rides were open and alot of winners went to other rides rather than stick out at Terminator like the coaster enthusiasts did. Thus having the ride nearly to ourselves.

[madmonkeygirl]

Management did say they nailed this ride and themeing etc. They sure did. If they continue (hint hint was told there's more like this to come in the parks future) then i think we're going to spend as much time if not more at Magic Mt than we do at Disneyland. Sorta Disney'd out for awhile. After last night and seeing the park in the condition it is in after 2 months ago (no trash on ground even for a KROQ event) etc Disney could take a lesson or two from this park.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hah! I've finally ordered the watch I wanted, after being bitten by an attempt to save a few $. In the end it took too long and cost a little bit more than I hoped, but it's done and I still got a good deal.

[lashbear]

Is that watch even real ? It looks like a James Bond Thingy. Cool buy ! :cheers:

...and Terminator: salvation the ride sounds like something we may have to see (eventually...)

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's even cooler than the photo makes it look. It's a self-winding watch (no battery to change), and you can actually see the self-winding mechanism spinning. I love it.

[Kevy Baby]

Nice purchase - well done!

[katiesue]

Excellent watch!

[Kevy Baby]

Due to a previous inability to connect, I just got my GS Cookies. Thanks-A-Lots (not as good as they used to be) and Thin Mints (haven't opened yet).

No, you may not come over

[wolfy999]

You don't exactly sound happy.....???

[Prudence]

I see your box of Thin Mints, and raise you an unopened box of Samoas. I keep forgetting about them.

[Kevy Baby]

You don't exactly sound happy.....???Oh, I am quite happy about it, even if I am disappointed with the TAL's

I just wished I had order 5 Thin Mints and 2 TAL's instead of the other way around.

[JWBear]

You should always order more Thin Mints than anything else!

[Kevy Baby]

I had really been enjoying the TAL's the last two years.

:sigh: Live and learn

[Ghoulish Delight]

Just finished writing a damned good test script. I hope you're all impressed.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I think we need to see the test script before becoming properly impressed.

[Ghoulish Delight]

You'll have to come up with a licensing fee.

You realize, of course, that I've made a dozen revisions since posting that. It was "done" in the sense that it functions. Now I'm making it pretty.

[Kevy Baby]

Is it an action thriller? Romantic comedy? Epic love story?



Oh: THAT kind of script...

[Capt Jack]

I've made a dozen revisions since posting that. It was "done" in the sense that it functions. Now I'm making it pretty.



my life in a nutshell.
code,
tune,
test,
rinse,
repeat

eh. its a living

[Betty]

Husband is going back to work Monday.

Still no MRI scheduled. Still no follow up.

But after discussing with Dr. what he's been doing, what he does at work, and that he hasn't had an episode of vertito since it happened 2 weeks ago, he's tentatively back to work.

That makes me happy! And since it's our 15 year anniversary today, I'm double happy. Yay!

(still worried and concerned - but I can be happy at the same time - it's like multi-tasking my emotions.)

[Capt Jack]

happy anniversary...and all those other good things too

:snap:

[lashbear]

my life in a nutshell.
code,
tune,
test,
rinse,
repeat

eh. its a living

Stoat says AMEN to that.

He's here sitting in the worlds prettiest spot, and what is he doing on a Saturday?

...Coding.

[Kevy Baby]

He's here sitting in the worlds prettiest spot...Your lap?

[Disneyphile]

I've been in such a rush lately, timewise, but also with the happy.

I'm giddy as hell, because my business has finally reached a sustainable point and the hard work is paying off.

I have tapes from 3 video projects on my desk, 2 current design projects, and 2 more coming in another week.

I'm just beside myself, and keep thinking that I'm dreaming a wonderful dream. Yet it's real!! :D

[Morrigoon]

My thanks to Borneio for telling me about this one.

Legoland has posted for a 2-year management trainee program, to which I have applied. Keeping fingers crossed that this turns into something!

[Disneyphile]

Good luck! :)

[lashbear]

My thanks to Borneio for telling me about this one.

Legoland has posted for a 2-year management trainee program, to which I have applied. Keeping fingers crossed that this turns into something!
I can just picture you coming home after a hard day at work:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/812302886_1d91f1903f.jpg?v=0

[JWBear]

It's Lego Cindy! LOL!

[Morrigoon]

Haha... I look totally pissed off, that's awesome!

[JWBear]

You also seem to have lost your nose.

[Chernabog]

I signed a lease on a house! In sherman oaks. I'm calling Labor Day weekend for a party :)

[Gemini Cricket]

I signed a lease on a house! In sherman oaks. I'm calling Labor Day weekend for a party :)
Yeehaw.
Congrats.
:)

Does it have a guest room?

[Chernabog]

Yeehaw.
Congrats.
:)

Does it have a guest room?

Yup it is a 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath. Small house, but it has a backyard and stuff.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Good luck, Goonie!

Congratulations, Chernabog!

[Morrigoon]

So far so good on the application. They emailed me today saying I'd been selected to move forward and had me answer a few more questions including when they can call me for a phone interview. Probably doesn't mean much at this early stage, but hey, progress is progress!

[Andrew]

So far so good on the application. They emailed me today saying I'd been selected to move forward and had me answer a few more questions including when they can call me for a phone interview. Probably doesn't mean much at this early stage, but hey, progress is progress!
That means you've beat out everyone they didn't call--great!

[CoasterMatt]

MONTU! MONTU! MONTU!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Good luck Cindy!

I got a new computer today!!

[Morrigoon]

Yay! New computers are awesome. It's like getting a new bedroom and being told to choose furniture and wallpaper :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Bornieo! That's great!

[lindyhop]

Jive Aces are playing at Atomic Ballroom tonight. There was no way I could go but I'll see them on Saturday night anyway. But I went to my Balboa classes there earlier in the evening and they were just finishing up a sound check. They performed two songs (an original and "Beyond the Sea") for an audience of maybe a dozen or so of us in the building. It was a nice preview of Saturday night.

[wolfy999]

Have no clue what I'm doing....see next post....

[wolfy999]

I can just picture you coming home after a hard day at work:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/812302886_1d91f1903f.jpg?v=0

Good luck on becoming this lady.

[Disneyphile]

Just booked another wedding shoot for the 13th! Sending out the contract tomorrow. :D

[Kevy Baby]

Just booked another wedding shoot for the 13th! Sending out the contract tomorrow. :DIt's about damn time she called you

[Gemini Cricket]

Got my ticket to see No Doubt in August here in Honolulu.
Very happy about that.
:)

[Disneyphile]

It's about damn time she called youShe's also sitting us at your reception table. :evil:

[lashbear]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY

We got a 24" grow light to mount under the cupboards at the end of our kitchen bench, and we're gonna have fresh herbs and lettices and chillis and grape tomatoes.

Take That, oh sunless verandah !!!

[Morrigoon]

Lettuces... suuuuuuuuure ;)

[Disneyphile]

Three glasses of boysenberry wine and now my honey is cutting some cheese for me! It's a good night! :)

[Morrigoon]

Open a window!

[Prudence]

I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am seriously going to the park tonight and getting an "I'm Celebrating!" button. Because I am. KITTY!

[Morrigoon]

He's home? :)

[Not Afraid]

I'm in Chicago and I love it here!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Had a great time at the Greek Theatre, watched Prairie Home Companion with Martin Sheen, Sheryl Crow, and k.d. lang. Never been to Griffith Park before, what a great place, beautiful views of LA in the afternoon.

[Betty]

Happy to see that Boris is back. He needed a post in the happy thread. :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Much to my surprise while looking thru the solicitations for the comics being published in September 09 that I find a comic I co-wrote way back when is being reprinted!! I'm back in print! Just like Edna Ferber!!

I am EXTREMELY

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Much to my surprise while looking thru the solicitations for the comics being published in September 09 that I find a comic I co-wrote way back when is being reprinted!! I'm back in print! Just like Edna Ferber!!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12873

WOLVERINE: WEAPON X FILES TPB
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, RONALD BYRD, ERIC J. MOREELS, STUART VANDAL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHAD ANDERSON, RICH GREEN, JEPH YORK, MARKUS ETTLINGER, MADISON CARTER, MIKE FICHERA, PAUL BENJAMIN, MARK ROBERT BOURNE, DAVID RIOS, PETER SANDERSON & JERALD DEVICTORIA
Cover by FRANK MARTIN JR.
Four Wolverine handbooks packed into one collection make this the definitive resource to the world of Wolverine! He may be in an acre of comics each month, but this is the only place to get the real score! Featuring some of the Canucklehead's best allies - including Gambit, Maverick, Tyger Tiger and X-Force! And along for the ride are villains - the likes of Blob, Daken, Deadpool, Mastermind, Orphan Maker, Donald Pierce, the Purifiers, Sabretooth and S'ym. Everything you need to know about Hollywood's favorite mutant is here in one collection! Collecting WOLVERINE: WEAPON X FILES and WOLVERINE ENCYCLOPEDIA #1-3.
224 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4240-9

[innerSpaceman]

WoW!

[BarTopDancer]

WOO!

[JWBear]

Congrats!

[wolfy999]

WTG!

[Gemini Cricket]

Much to my surprise while looking thru the solicitations for the comics being published in September 09 that I find a comic I co-wrote way back when is being reprinted!! I'm back in print! Just like Edna Ferber!!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12873
Sweet!
:)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Congrats, M!

My dad is coming to visit for two weeks in July. We're going to see Harry Potter together opening night, and he'd like to go to Disneyland on the anniversary.

I'd love for you all to meet him.

[Strangler Lewis]

Much to my surprise while looking thru the solicitations for the comics being published in September 09 that I find a comic I co-wrote way back when is being reprinted!! I'm back in print! Just like Edna Ferber!!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12873

Congratulations!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Thanks all! Now if everyone here bought a copy.... hehehe ;)

[Snowflake]

Congrats, M!

My dad is coming to visit for two weeks in July. We're going to see Harry Potter together opening night, and he'd like to go to Disneyland on the anniversary.

I'd love for you all to meet him.

This is uber cool! :snap:

[wolfy999]

Set a date and I'll request the day off....I need 3 weeks notice to make sure I can be there.

[lashbear]

he'd like to go to Disneyland on the anniversary..

Set a date and I'll request the day off....I need 3 weeks notice to make sure I can be there.

That would be July 17th, no?

[wolfy999]

No....3 weeks from today is July 7. Might be possible depending when they plan the DL outing.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

My dad is coming to visit for two weeks in July. We're going to see Harry Potter together opening night, and he'd like to go to Disneyland on the anniversary.

That would be July 17th, no?

No....3 weeks from today is July 7. Might be possible depending when they plan the DL outing.She said on the anniversary, so it'll be the 17th.



I'm sure we'd be there for dinner, H. :)

[Disneyphile]

I was planning on visiting the park that day already, so we'd love to hang out a bit. :)

[Kevy Baby]

Thanks all! Now if everyone here bought a copy.... hehehe ;)Only if you promise to autograph it!

Keep us posted on when it is released.

[wolfy999]

OK...brain not working well....17th, got it!

[CoasterMatt]

Damn... the first time I can't get the anniversary off in 8 years and a swell visitor is coming to town :(

[Prudence]

I have to work that day, but they let me out at 4:30 and I should be able to head straight for the park. Given the usual Friday traffic I should be able to be there by, oh, 8pm?

[wolfy999]

I've requested the day off so I should be able to join you.

[wendybeth]

Well, it was our Boris kitty's turn for drama this week: he has been throwing up a lot and bleeding from a place that's just not good, not that any place is good for bleeding.... Anyway, we took him to the vet yesterday and they took x-rays. The x-rays showed a spot on his colon that shouldn't be there, so the vet had the radiologist look at it today. Meanwhile, I Google colon cancer in cats and it's not good- very bleak prognosis in most cases. So, I steeled myself for the second cancer call on one of our pets this month. (Haggis suffered from stomach cancer and we had to put her to sleep two weeks ago). They called this afternoon, and our vet told us that the radiologist thought the shadow was just stuff that was passing through, and nothing to worry about. However, he thought he detected some crystals in Boris's bladder and thought we should get some tests done to rule out emerging FUS. The vet said they were barely discernible, and said that so long as Boris was improving with regards to eating, etc, we could wait until next week to bring the poor kid in for more tests. (He was SOOOOO upset on the way to the vet- he cried and cried so much that I wanted to cry! Last night he was a total lovebug- I know he was sucking up so I wouldn't put him through that ordeal again....) So, reprieve on the fatal illness, a possible early intervention on another very bad illness, and one happy and relieved family. :)


Now, if he'd just quit ****ting on the carpet.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hugs to Boris. Makes our vet woes seem tame.

Took the bunnies in to get nails trimmed, and while there I had the vet check on some worrisome bumps I'd noticed on the back of Munchkin's neck. She figures they're scabs from over-scratching (we had noticed she'd been scratching a lot, and doing a lot of head shaking as if her ears were bugging her). No external signs of mites or flees, and nothing noticed under a scope. But her ears were a bit over waxy. Hopefully it's just discomfort from that and maybe a minor infection.

Which means we've been torturing her since Saturday. Two ear drops in either ear, twice a day. She's been a TOTAL trooper about it though. There was one day that she fought us, but from that experience we learned to do it without having to pick her up and it's worked well. I'm honestly shocked at how well she's put up with it, considering how much of a fight I would put up if someone were chasing me to drop crap in my ears twice a day.

[wendybeth]

Poor Munchkin. Crazy humans chasing her around her house, dumping wet stuff in her ears..... if she were a cat, she'd poop in your shoes.:D



Boris ate some Fancy Feast tonight- so far, he hasn't upchucked. The vet gave him a shot to quell the nausea and we kept him off food overnight, hoping for a system reboot. He is still acting supremely happy to be home- I wonder if Haggis's trip to the Place of No Return had him kind of freaked? He still pooped on my bedroom floor, but since he hasn't eaten much it wasn't as epic as it could have been.

[Not Afraid]

I'm very sorry to hear about Haggis, WB. I hope Boris continues to improve.

[BDBopper]

Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine in Indiana. He is the project supervisor for a construction company. I'm wearing one of their hard hats in my avatar.

A lot of his projects have been building Primrose Day Cares (a company with their HQ here in Atlanta). The company wants to have him build a new one in the Orlando area from October-next March. Sounds like he is going to invite me down there for a week. So guess where I'm going?

:) :) :) :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Gatorland?

[BDBopper]

Gatorland?

Mmmmmm.....try a bit more magical.

[Ghoulish Delight]

A magic show at Gatorland?

[Prudence]

Yay for happy Boris kitty news! All Boris kitties should be happy to be at home with their humans and not need to make scary trips.

[Disneyphile]

Yay for happy Boris kitty news! All Boris kitties should be happy to be at home with their humans and not need to make scary trips.I meant to ask - did Boris at least bring you a souvenir from his travels? ;)

[BDBopper]

A magic show at Gatorland?

Do they even have magic shows at Gatorland?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I don't know, but it would make it a bit more magical.

[blueerica]

Yay for kitty news!

And Gatorland - tried to go there last time I was in Orlando, but there was a frickin' line, and I had to go pick up my co-worker from the airport.

Bleh...

[Gemini Cricket]

I thought Gatorland burned down.

[Mousey Girl]

In my quest for something to be happy about, I am really happy that I have a great family.

[Tref]

I thought Gatorland burned down.

I thought the same thing about the Burning-Man but it was back the next year.

[lashbear]

WB: so sorry to hear about Haggis. We're glad that Boris is on the mend, though !!!

MG: I'm so happy I got to meet you !!!! (and don't forget the Pizza Pug...)

[Prudence]

I meant to ask - did Boris at least bring you a souvenir from his travels? ;)

Lots of dirt. And cobwebs, which he immediately deposited on the bed. Thoughtful, no?

[blueerica]

Lisening to SuperK's SpIn SpIn! SuPeR! (http://superk.dj/) and enjoying it a bit too much, I think... :)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Thank you for reminding me to visit! Mmm happycore fix! :) :) :)

[Andrew]

Got a letter from our mortgage lender reminding us that our 5/1 ARM is about to readjust. I've been putting off dealing with it so I figured okay, this is a good incentive because the letter will tell me how high the new rate and payment will be.

It's going down. Two full points down! A bit over $350/month lower payment! It'll stay at this rate for another year and then adjust again, and based on recent news it looks like rates will continue to stay low low low for quite some time to come.

Needless to say, I'm pleased.

[katiesue]

I have now a place to sit and watch my awesome new TV and Blu Ray. Hurrah!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/newhouse010.jpg

[Andrew]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/newhouse010.jpg
Obviously photoshopped. The TV is hanging out in midair!

;) Congratulations!

[Not Afraid]

We need more house pics!

[katiesue]

That's all the furniture here so far except a air matress. Movers come next Sunday.

[Not Afraid]

I'm am so happy I have such a fantastic mentor to give me insight on staff encouragement and motivation.













I think he should become a consultant!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

So, what defines whether you are gf/bf or just dating?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Have you farted audibly in her presence yet?

[Betty]

Have you farted audibly in her presence yet?

Okay - I admit - I totally giggled when I read that. But I thought that was more of a spousal thing.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Have you farted audibly in her presence yet?

Here I was expecting that from Kevy and along you come... hehehe

[Ghoulish Delight]

Okay - I admit - I totally giggled when I read that. But I thought that was more of a spousal thing.
What is this, 1954? Get with the times!

[Morrigoon]

So, what defines whether you are gf/bf or just dating?

The easiest way, for both of you, is to ask her to be your gf.

[Morrigoon]

Just when I was feeling really low and unwanted by the corporate world, I got a phone call from (a bank that uses horses in its ads) for a second interview! (I did the phone interview MONTHS ago and was supposed to hear back from then w/in a week or two, but never did). For the personal b'ker job. (abbreviated to reduce web searchability, but you guys can probably guess who and what I'm talking about)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Budweiser has a bank?

[Betty]

It's true. They are the King of Banks.

[blueerica]

Hmm... I wondering if I've ever been "asked" to be a girlfriend or if I've ever "asked" anyone. I guess I've always gauged it by whenever I felt comfortable saying it, or he said it to someone outside. If the other person say "my friend ____" then I dunno.

I'd say that if you're wondering, if you're not there, you might be close.

[Prudence]

So, what defines whether you are gf/bf or just dating?

Rat says: "Does she leave stuff at your place?"

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Rat says: "Does she leave stuff at your place?"

hehe - I don't even HAVE a place. ;)

Thanks BE.
:snap:

[Betty]

IT'S FRIDAY! WEEKEND! WEEKEND! WEEKEND! :cheers: sigh.

[Morrigoon]

A mild happy, but always nice to mention nice things...

So I got two emails of interest today. The first is from the lady who runs a group I'm involved with, mentioning a super secret special project that they need 100 people for. I think/hope, given the timing of the thing, that that means there will be space for me to participate, and I'm SUPER excited about that prospect! Unfortunately, I will not be able to divulge any details until after the fact.

Second is that I got an email from a Company recruiter asking if I was still interested in a part time assistant position I'd sent my resume in on a few months (or something, don't remember) back. Well hey, she could have looked at the resume and thrown it out, so chalk up one for being contacted, and another one for my enthusiastic response. Yeah, so it's CR... but I'm a CR now, so no loss there and a step-up in position/responsibility. Maybe I'll even get to interview for this one.

And this concludes another episode of Moderately Cool News...

[Not Afraid]

I have good news that I think I can actually divulge now.

I fell in love with a high concept pet boutique that is located in downtown LA and approached them maybe 9 months ago about opening a Long Beach location. It has gone from "who is this woman on crack" to "we're interested, can you give me a tour of LB" to "looking for locations" to "signing a lease for a store on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore". The lease was signed yesterday, the keys are ours tomorrow, the built-out starts immediately and our opening date is October 1. I'm so excited I could scream but I'm also scared shytless. Change is good but man is it scary! But, this combines all of my loves into one great package. So, it's back to work full time for me (and Thurston gets to come to work too!). Check out the web site. (http://www.pussyandpooch.com/boutique.html)

We'll be having a big opening party and I hope all of you locals can come.

[JWBear]

Cool!!!

[Moonliner]

Change is good but man is it scary! But, this combines all of my loves into one great package. So, it's back to work full time for me (and Thurston gets to come to work too!). Check out the web site. (http://www.pussyandpooch.com/boutique.html)

We'll be having a big opening party and I hope all of you locals can come.

Very exciting! Best of luck!

[alphabassettgrrl]

So I got two emails of interest today.

Yay!!


and our opening date is October 1.

Yay again! Good luck!!

[DisneyDaniel]

Congratulations, NA! Pussy & Pooch seems like a Lounge of Tomorrow for pets ... it's the perfect business venture for you!
:)

[innerSpaceman]

I am so delighted for you. Try to keep the nervous fear to a minimum. Change is good, and this particular change is awesome!

[Gemini Cricket]

I have good news that I think I can actually divulge now.

I fell in love with a high concept pet boutique that is located in downtown LA and approached them maybe 9 months ago about opening a Long Beach location. It has gone from "who is this woman on crack" to "we're interested, can you give me a tour of LB" to "looking for locations" to "signing a lease for a store on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore". The lease was signed yesterday, the keys are ours tomorrow, the built-out starts immediately and our opening date is October 1. I'm so excited I could scream but I'm also scared shytless. Change is good but man is it scary! But, this combines all of my loves into one great package. So, it's back to work full time for me (and Thurston gets to come to work too!). Check out the web site. (http://www.pussyandpooch.com/boutique.html)

We'll be having a big opening party and I hope all of you locals can come.
This is awesome news!!!
Congrats and good luck!
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

<----- thrilled

[Kevy Baby]

The first is from the lady who runs a group I'm involved with, mentioning a super secret special project that they need 100 people for.Don't
Drink
The Koolaid

[wendybeth]

NA- that's great!!!!! What a perfect, perfect venture for you!

[second class citizen]

Congrats! I know you and Thurston will be the big stars of 2nd Street. Can't wait to visit you both!

[CoasterMatt]

I got an email from Florida...

It's not in Orlando, but about an hour-ish away, a park is looking for a sales manager with 3+ years experience in the amusement industry, preferably from a large/international market.

[Morrigoon]

Hollywood? ;)

[Morrigoon]

I have good news that I think I can actually divulge now.

I fell in love with a high concept pet boutique that is located in downtown LA and approached them maybe 9 months ago about opening a Long Beach location. It has gone from "who is this woman on crack" to "we're interested, can you give me a tour of LB" to "looking for locations" to "signing a lease for a store on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore". The lease was signed yesterday, the keys are ours tomorrow, the built-out starts immediately and our opening date is October 1. I'm so excited I could scream but I'm also scared shytless. Change is good but man is it scary! But, this combines all of my loves into one great package. So, it's back to work full time for me (and Thurston gets to come to work too!). Check out the web site. (http://www.pussyandpooch.com/boutique.html)

We'll be having a big opening party and I hope all of you locals can come.

Very cute concept, congrats! Barnum, I'm sure, will be delighted to belly up to the bar at your opening.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Congrats NA!

[cirquelover]

What a great opportunity for you NA. I hope it is both fun and profitable!

[wolfy999]

Fantastic NA...Twitter and I can hardly wait for the opening!

[Snowflake]

We'll be having a big opening party and I hope all of you locals can come.

Ooh! Fabulous! October, hmmmmmmm

And how awesome, everyday is bring your doggy to work day! :snap:

Totally awesome supercalifragilistic VNAM!

[Alex]

Congratulations!

(But know that I'm laughing at you every time you say "pet parent.")

[blueerica]

Congrats, NA!!!

So, can I buy stuff and have it shipped out? Especially little kitty treats?!?

[BarTopDancer]

Congrats NA!!!!!!

[Strangler Lewis]

Congrats, NA. It sounds very exciting. What will you be? Co-owner, franchisee, manager? Will Euro be involved? Good luck with it.

[Prudence]

Wow! Now that's some kind of exciting!

[Not Afraid]

Congrats, NA!!!

So, can I buy stuff and have it shipped out? Especially little kitty treats?!?

I think so. I have a lot to learn (obviously)

Congrats, NA. It sounds very exciting. What will you be? Co-owner, franchisee, manager? Will Euro be involved? Good luck with it.

Chris will be involved only as uch as he wants to visit the store (and see his dog who will be there all of the time.) I am the manager with an opportunity for a percentage of ownership. We're still working out the details on that aspect.

Long term goal - I want to be Marketing Director of P&P Intl. :)

[Disneyphile]

On your first week, I'll bring Emmy in for a bath and a meal at the bar.

Consider it your initiation.

If you survive that, you'll know you really love the new job. ;)

[Not Afraid]

On your first week, I'll bring Emmy in for a bath and a meal at the bar.

Consider it your initiation.

If you survive that, you'll know you really love the new job. ;)

I'll trim her nails for free first.;) I will not be doing the grooming. (Thank God!)

[Disneyphile]

I'll trim her nails for free first.;)Make sure you have enough staff on-hand to assist with that. ;)

I am so happy for you though. This is right up your alley! (Not to mention almost in your backyard!) :)

[CoasterMatt]

Ethel and Lucy must make a visit- congratulations!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Did a major upgrade of on the desktop computer today. We have plans to eventually move it out of the spare room and into the living room. For that to happen the thing had to be a lot quieter than it was.

New power supply, new CPU cooler (Scythe Katana 3 'cause I know Matt will ask), new case fan. What a difference! Barely a hum anymore. Muy pleased.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oy!

Had a horrible "oh sh*t!" moment last night as I was drifting off to sleep. It suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't removed the protective plastic liner from the heat sink before installing it onto the CPU. Had to jump out of bed and power the server down. Fortunately it was pretty well idle since I'd powered it up so I doubt it got hot enough to do any damage (the AMD Athlon 64 X2 runs amazingly cool anyway).

Gotta pick up some more heat sink paste and hope the plastic didn't melt onto the CPU. :rolleyes:

[Moonliner]

Did a major upgrade of on the desktop computer today. We have plans to eventually move it out of the spare room and into the living room. For that to happen the thing had to be a lot quieter than it was.

New power supply, new CPU cooler (Scythe Katana 3 'cause I know Matt will ask), new case fan. What a difference! Barely a hum anymore. Muy pleased.

FYI...

If you are considering eventually going to Windows-7 you can pre-ordered at 1/2 price (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss__1_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=windows+7+upgrade&sprefix=window) until Sat.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmmm, that's tempting.

The server continues to run beautifully with Vista, so I'm not touching that. But the laptop with Vista is declining. So I'm debating whether to go with XP. But now that seems like a pretty good option. HMMMMMMMM.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I have to ask what the reviews are on W7, as I haven't kept up on that.

[Moonliner]

I have to ask what the reviews are on W7, as I haven't kept up on that.

You'll have to decide for yourself, but here is one review (http://xkcd.com/528/) I found helpful.

[Snowflake]

When did this turn into the rocket science thread? ;)
I feel lucky just knowing how to turn it off and on.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You'll have to decide for yourself, but here is one review (http://xkcd.com/528/) I found helpful.Heehee.

When did this turn into the rocket science thread? ;)
I feel lucky just knowing how to turn it off and on.Rocket science makes us totally seriously happy. :)

[Kevy Baby]

On your first week, I'll bring Emmy in for a bath and a meal at the bar.

Consider it your initiation.

If you survive that, you'll know you really love the new job. ;)

I'll trim her nails for free first.;)

Make sure you have enough staff on-hand to assist with that. ;)We recently had to trim Ally's nails and it took three of us. Two dedicated to holding her and the third to hold and trim. And even then, it was a challenge.

[Stan4dSteph]

Congrats on the new boutique, Not Afraid! Sounds like a great opportunity. I hope to be able to visit sometime.

[lashbear]

Had a very positive interview for W C Penfold Stationers in the city for a customer service role. I'll know in a week if they want me for the second stage - an interview with the Director of the company !! (eek)

Stoat and I also passed our provisional riding tests on the scooter and in 12 months will have full-fledged unrestricted bike licences. Yay !

I'm so happy I had to have a spoonful of Marmalade. (yes, I know...)

Also in other news:

I have good news that I think I can actually divulge now.

I fell in love with a high concept pet boutique that is located in downtown LA and approached them maybe 9 months ago about opening a Long Beach location. It has gone from "who is this woman on crack" to "we're interested, can you give me a tour of LB" to "looking for locations" to "signing a lease for a store on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore". The lease was signed yesterday, the keys are ours tomorrow, the built-out starts immediately and our opening date is October 1. I'm so excited I could scream but I'm also scared shytless. Change is good but man is it scary! But, this combines all of my loves into one great package. So, it's back to work full time for me (and Thurston gets to come to work too!). Check out the web site. (http://www.pussyandpooch.com/boutique.html)

We'll be having a big opening party and I hope all of you locals can come.
How the HECK did we miss this???? YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to NA. We want pics.

Hugs to all.

[Ghoulish Delight]

A year. A YEAR?! Geebus.

[lashbear]

That's not the worst of it! I'm lucky because I'm over (ahem) 25.

Under 25, you need to spend 3 months on the L (Learner) plates, 12 months on the P1 (Red Provisional) plates, and 24 months on the P2 (Green Provisional) plates !!

Does the USA have L and P plates ?

[bewitched]

MIssed your post earlier this month, NA...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[Morrigoon]

Lash: no we don't. But I do wish we had the L stickers like England does. I think it's only fair to warn people :P

[alphabassettgrrl]

Good luck on that interview, LB! I'm sure they'll love you! And congrats on passing your first level of scooter tests!

[Not Afraid]

How that they NOT hire you, Lash!

[JWBear]

How that they NOT hire you, Lash!

Translating that from Lisa-ese hurt my brain.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Just for the record, I love this thread.

[Morrigoon]

I hit the 70's soft rock jackpot.

You know those late-night infomercials for multi-disc music compilations? Well, recently I've been seeing one that interests me: Romancing the 70's. Yeah, I know that makes me totally lame sausage, but I like what I like. Anyway... I get up here to Dad's, and it turns out he has the whole set! And I have my laptop at hand...

I now have enough music to annoy you by for HOURS, muahahahah!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I forgot how weird first kisses are.... :cool:

[lindyhop]

I'm still getting my head around this but it definitely belongs in the "Happy" thread:


The couple whose engagement I announced last month in the "So" thread...I found out last week they are also pregnant. (It must be going around.)

And that makes me stunned and speechless, among other things.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Mazel D'ohv!

[katiesue]

Congratulations Grandmahop!

[Disneyphile]

I forgot how weird first kisses are.... :cool:
:D

:snap:

:D

I just had some happy come my way, although, it's pretty minor and silly...

Was finally re-organizing the linen cabinet and found a brand new long-forgotten stained glass celestial shower curtain which will work PERFECT for covering the panes of our two living room windows that we wanted to decorate with a non-permanent stained glass effect so we can leave the blinds up all the time and still have light and privacy. Now just to get the can of removable adhesive, and then slice this sucker into squares and we're all set. :D

[Not Afraid]

Hi Grandma!!!!!!!!!!!

Very exciting news!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Babies all around! :) Hoping things go well for them, in all ways.

[blueerica]

Babies EVERYWHERE!!!

Congrats Lindyhop!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Congrats Lindy!

[Disneyphile]

Just registered for my fall classes today, and I've been approved for the BOG fee waiver again for the 2009-2010 term, making my balance due ZERO!!! I am SO doing the happy dance!!!

This semester, I'm taking two dance classes that will force me to take a "break" M-Th at 11am for a couple hours. So, that's 2 hours of high-intensity fun aerobic activity four days a week (goodbye fat!), and then I'll be at Coastline which is within 15-minutes walking distance from our home two nights a week for animation and web interface design (for creating my own video players, etc.), and I'll be doing Dreamweaver online. So, I'm going full-time again, but with a much more open and easy schedule. :D

[Morrigoon]

So I just called McArthur-Burney Memorial Falls State Park. They are NOT going to close. My camping trip is still on! :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Today, I'm seriously happy.

:)

[Prudence]

I have an interview request!!!!!!!!

It's for a clerkship with a federal magistrate judge in Las Cruces, NM.

I just applied for it Monday evening.

I'm going to fall over now.

[Gemini Cricket]

No Doubt tonight!
:)

[alphabassettgrrl]

That's awesome, Pru!!!!

And enjoy the concert, Cricket!!

[BarTopDancer]

Way to go Pru!!!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I have an interview request!!!!!!!!

It's for a clerkship with a federal magistrate judge in Las Cruces, NM.

I just applied for it Monday evening.

I'm going to fall over now.
Yay!

[innerSpaceman]

Awesome, Pru!


And congrats, Grannyhop!



And, oh, I hate you, Gemini Cricket! (but really, enjoy the show!)