Total Serious Happy Thread

[lashbear]

I have been promised a titular promotion

Hehehehe Kevy said "Titular"

hehehehe

hehehe

hehe

Ahem.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Purchased a sofa from Pier1 (http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Furniture/tabid/519/List/0/CategoryID/157/level/a/ProductID/5682/ProductName/Reagan-Sofa--Olive/Default.aspx), to be delivered Thursday.

In related news... (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=334415#post334415)

[Prudence]

I got my official "thanks for accepting the offer - looking forward to working with you" letter today. I keep rereading it. I think I'm going to have it framed.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

You know what was happy? 178 posts were made since I was here last, and not a one of them in the vent thread.

[JWBear]

You know what was happy? 178 posts were made since I was here last, and not a one of them in the vent thread.

That totally pisses me off.

[Kevy Baby]

VJWBM :D

[CoasterMatt]

Another meeting that ended with the company pleased, and a happily employed person.

:D

I do rock at this.

[Ghoulish Delight]

An honest to god, paid as a programmer for a living programmer likes my code! Enough to lift it and reuse it 95% in tact!

Not bad considering that's the first time I've ever delivered my code to anyone as a "product". I'm starting to think I might be able to pull this crap off.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Congratulations!

Just keep practicing. You'll be hacking code in no time.

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's here, it's here, it's here!!

1528

And here it is in action, so to speak

1529

Now the countdown begins to the first bunny tooth mark on the legs.

[katiesue]

Beautiful!

[Ghoulish Delight]

You know that period of mental dissonance when you change a major piece of furniture, where every time you walk into the room your brain just screams, "SOMETHING'S DIFFERENT" until it incorporates the new item into its default image of the room? Yeah, not getting that at all with this couch. It's like it's always been here.

[Morrigoon]

You could put bitter apple around those legs... might help prevent bunny marks

[Ghoulish Delight]

Bunnies aren't really phased by the taste thing the way dogs are. Scent works to some degree, like strong perfumes...but then WE have to smell it too, no thanks.

[Kevy Baby]

Would wrapping the legs with plastic wrap help? It does to help to keep cats from scratching.

Tin foil actually works better, but it is ugly as hell

[Ghoulish Delight]

What helps the most is acceptance.

[Disneyphile]

I totally rocked my interview on Friday for a job that would literally be perfect for me - lasted 2 hours, with an immediate second interview. When the manager introduced himself to me, his face lit up and he said, "I've been looking so forward to meeting you! I love your portfolio!"

This was directly with the employer - not through an agency. I hope to hear very soon. :)

[Stan4dSteph]

Had a great weekend at WDW for MouseAdventure. Congratulations to Prudence and the Rat for their 4th place finish!

[BarTopDancer]

My phone is finally getting FroYo! WOOHOO!!!!!!

[katiesue]

Your phone is a frozen yogurt dispenser?

[BarTopDancer]

Your phone is a frozen yogurt dispenser?

Yes, it's getting Golden Spoon installed.

[Kevy Baby]

Your phone is a frozen yogurt dispenser?That was my first reaction as well - I had to look it up.

[lashbear]

Stoat has decreed that we can get a TIVO. We're ordering it tonight online. I'm so excited I could bust.

And... we don't have to subscribe to a service here in Aus - just plug & play !!!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Oh, Bear, you're going to love TiVo!!!

[Morrigoon]

It'll change your life

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Even Theo understands the power of Tivo. He likes to give it sloppy kisses.

You're gonna wonder how you ever lived without it.

[katiesue]

Just made Maddie an appointment with a new Endocrinologist. So far I love them. A person answered the phone on the first ring, they can see her tomorrow (they also had a Friday slot) and all their new patient forms are online so I can fill them out and not waste time when we get there.

Her current doc I spent 25 mins on hold to make her last appointment which was 3 1/2 months out, earliest I could get. It took me 6 phone calls to get a simple prescription refill. Her actual doctors are fine it's just dealing with the office staff or lack thereof that's infuriating.

We'll see how it goes tomorrow. Her current doc tends to run late for appointments, one over an hour and a half. I'm hoping we like this doc better.

[madmonkeygirl]

EEEKKKK i am GOING to Las Vegas March 19th is the Bon Jovi show and i am on the travel package with the fan club and i get the chance for a photo op with none other than Jon Bon Jovi :) March seems so far away lol but i am so excited like it is Xmas in October. I have the BEST hubby in the whole wide world. *jumps up and down*

[Cynthia]

I have big happy, party this weekend I am muchly looking forward to, trip to Uk (first time away from North America or it's airspace) next week, life is super grand!

[tracilicious]

First date tomorrow. The first first date I've actually been excited about in a long time. Here's hoping he doesn't turn out insane (like the last one).

[katiesue]

Just made Maddie an appointment with a new Endocrinologist. So far I love them. A person answered the phone on the first ring, they can see her tomorrow (they also had a Friday slot) and all their new patient forms are online so I can fill them out and not waste time when we get there.

Her current doc I spent 25 mins on hold to make her last appointment which was 3 1/2 months out, earliest I could get. It took me 6 phone calls to get a simple prescription refill. Her actual doctors are fine it's just dealing with the office staff or lack thereof that's infuriating.

We'll see how it goes tomorrow. Her current doc tends to run late for appointments, one over an hour and a half. I'm hoping we like this doc better.

And...............they don't take my insurance. Crap. We're stuck with the group we're at pretty much.

[innerSpaceman]

:(

[blueerica]

I'm gonna keep crossing my fingers for you, ks.

In the meanwhile, Jason is out of the hospital, and I hope he's having a good day. I can't wait for all this hospital drama to be over with. I have high hopes for November. I have to.

[blueerica]

In an effort to not be vague - Jason has a chronic condition that puts him in a fairly serious amount of pain from time to time. Unfortunately, for the past two months we've been in and out of the hospital (because of pain, infection, etc) on an almost weekly basis.

It's nothing major, just exhausting. Well, it's major, but it's such a regularly occurring thing that it's nothing to write home about any more.

So, this tired girl doesn't mean to be causing any worry.

[JWBear]

McRibs are back! Dear sweet mana from Heaven; how I've missed thee!

[Moonliner]

McRibs are back! Dear sweet mana from Heaven; how I've missed thee!

Wow. McRibs. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience for me.

[mousepod]

The McRib itself is a very ordinary sandwich, at best.

What's fascinating is the cult of the McRib - salivating masses without any real semblance of taste who will go to some pretty wild extremes for the privilege of ingesting the questionable meat.

There's a McRib locator (http://www.kleincast.com/maps/mcrib.php), McRib facebook groups, and many blog posts from cultists.

[katiesue]

I have one McRib a year. That's enough.

[Disneyphile]

I have one McRib a year. That's enough.Same here. And, it's funny, because I find them to be exactly the same as the "meat" in the frozen Banquet "BBQ Rib" meal. Exact texture and taste. Probably the same manufacturer. Who knows?

[Not Afraid]

I've had a McRib exactly once. That was enough. Another piece of pop culture I don't understand.

[CoasterMatt]

Here's a visual representation of how awesome my day is...
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/105/d/b/EPIC_HIGH_FIVE_by_JOSEFINJONSSON.jpg

[JWBear]

The McRib itself is a very ordinary sandwich, at best.

What's fascinating is the cult of the McRib - salivating masses without any real semblance of taste who will go to some pretty wild extremes for the privilege of ingesting the questionable meat.

There's a McRib locator (http://www.kleincast.com/maps/mcrib.php), McRib facebook groups, and many blog posts from cultists.

I'd say the word "fan" is more appropriate.

McRib fans don't refuse to eat any other type of sandwich.

McRib fans don't denigrate those who dislike McRibs.

McRib fans don't insist you will never go back to anything else once you've tried a McRib.

McRib fans don't feel personally insulted if you tell them you don't like McRibs, or criticize McRibs or McDonalds.

McRibs fans don't feel they are superior or hipper than non McRibs fans.

Yes, definitely not cultists.

[mousepod]

The Cult of McRib: How Fake Ribs Drive Real Product Buzz (http://blog.ogilvypr.com/2010/10/the-cult-of-mcrib-why-fake-ribs-drive-real-product-buzz/)

The Cult of the Elusive McDonald's McRib (http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2010/10/the-cult-of-the-elusive-mcdonalds-mcrib/64505/)

The cult of the McRib: Celebrating mystery meat (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hottopics/detail?entry_id=74300)

The Crazy Cult of the McRib (http://www.daddygeekboy.com/2010/01/crazy-cult-of-mcrib.html)

Buy a dictionary, fanboy.

[JWBear]

The Cult of McRib: How Fake Ribs Drive Real Product Buzz (http://blog.ogilvypr.com/2010/10/the-cult-of-mcrib-why-fake-ribs-drive-real-product-buzz/)

The Cult of the Elusive McDonald's McRib (http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2010/10/the-cult-of-the-elusive-mcdonalds-mcrib/64505/)

The cult of the McRib: Celebrating mystery meat (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hottopics/detail?entry_id=74300)

The Crazy Cult of the McRib (http://www.daddygeekboy.com/2010/01/crazy-cult-of-mcrib.html)

Buy a dictionary, fanboy.

I have several, thank you. And I am capable of reading them.

Cult [kuhlt]

–noun
1. a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, esp. as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult.
3. the object of such devotion.
4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
5. Sociology . a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
7. the members of such a religion or sect.
8. any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.
:rolleyes:

[mousepod]

Some of those definitions are indeed apt for some of the fans referred to in the linked stories. Some people might even use hyperbole and refer to them as "mana (sic) from heaven".

[JWBear]

Some of those definitions are indeed apt for some of the fans referred to in the linked stories. Some people might even use hyperbole and refer to them as "mana (sic) from heaven".

Then you must have read different stories than I did.

I'm done with you. You have moved to the ranks of annoying troll. You are now on ignore. Begone, you have no powers here!

[mousepod]

I never called you a cultist, JWBear. I was poking gentle fun at the mostly corpulent losers who have an inordinate sense of excitement over a fast-food sandwich.

Obviously I hit too close to home.

[innerSpaceman]

I've never had a McRib, and I don't intend to start now.


But apparently, someone can't take a McRibbing. :p

[innerSpaceman]

There's no cults around bacon, are there?


:D

[CoasterMatt]

McRib looks like Mc****.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Settle.

[Disneyphile]

The sandwich is McRibbed for my pleasure.

:D

[JWBear]

The sandwich is McRibbed for my pleasure.

:D

:snap:

[BarTopDancer]

I've never had a McRib but I think I'm going to try it.

Will they bring back the McDLT?

[€uroMeinke]

Just a reminder from the FAQs:

Hey man, we’re all about free expression here. But the hipsters of the Lounge of Tomorrow are hep to Ghandi and Martin Luther King – we dig the peace here. So just don’t go picking fights with the cats and kittens who groove around here.

Think about what you are going to post, and if anyone might think them’re fightin’ words, then that’s the time to count to ten, and change your tone before you post.

Personal insults, personal attacks, or broad insults against a group of people that real people are a part of have no place at the Lounge of Tomorrow.

[€uroMeinke]

In my own happy news - I got re-orged again - but this time to an organization that makes sense and appreciates what I do. I'm very happy about this change

[mousepod]

In my own happy news - I got re-orged again - but this time to an organization that makes sense and appreciates what I do. I'm very happy about this change

Congratulations! (and you're always appreciated here)

[BarTopDancer]

Settle.

All I hear in my head now is this (http://www.spike.com/video/simmer-down-now/2800350).

[Moonliner]

Ray Kroc was indeed a douchebag

[katiesue]

Maddie's Grandma was his personal assistant for a time - she would agree with you Moonie.

[JWBear]

Ray Kroc was indeed a douchebag

I have heard that too. But he's dead now, and McRibs are too good to pass up. Nom-nom-nom....

[mousepod]

As long as we're still talking about McRibs... (http://requiemforaburger.ytmnd.com/)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm happy to learn that I can write good code after a stiff martini. I could get used to the work-from-home developer paradigm.

[lashbear]

Stoat would agree !! - Stoat says he could do 90% of his work from home if he didn't have to manage the fvcktard Humans.

PS: He's happy that he can code while drinking martini's and therefore this belongs in this thread. :D

[blueerica]

I always enjoyed writing best after a glass of wine or martini... Just saying.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I'm happy to learn that I can write good code after a stiff martini. I could get used to the work-from-home developer paradigm.

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/ballmer_peak.png

[alphabassettgrrl]

I think I found jeans that fit!!!!!! I need to wash them a time or two, and make sure they don't shrink to unusability, but out of the box, THEY FIT!!!! And they're the right style!!!!

Not low-rise; not stretch denim; not boot-cut or any of the thousand types of flared-bottom jeans; big pockets.... I thought it was going to be a futile quest.

[BarTopDancer]

Maybe I should try coding after a couple drinks.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm happy that I get to sleep in tomorrow morning.

[JWBear]

We just hired a maid service! Woo-hoo!

[katiesue]

We just hired a maid service! Woo-hoo!

I am exceedingly jealous. I had a cleaning lady once. I pine for Carmen the cleaning lady.

[wolfy999]

I miss Mora also

[€uroMeinke]

We just hired a maid service! Woo-hoo!

Of course now you'll never be able to hold political office

[BarTopDancer]

I'd love to have someone come in and do a deep cleaning for me. But I have a small 1bd apt and can't really get my head around having someone else do it for me. So it just never gets done.

[wendybeth]

I could never have a cleaning service. I'm one of those people who would scrub their house from top to bottom prior to their arrival. I'd probably just end up serving them a nice tea and paying them to not clean.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Really? I had a service come in to do a couple of rooms and it was FANTASTIC!!! I wish I had that all the time.

[Not Afraid]

I have a house cleaner every 2 weeks. It is VERY worth it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Rolled past 1,000 miles on my bike's odometer today.

[CoasterMatt]

I made it to work.

[JWBear]

I made it to work.

And you're happy about that?

[CoasterMatt]

Considering that Monday is the day we cut the checks and I get to put money in to replace the funds I spent over the last 72 hours, YUP! :D

Plus I really do love my workplace.

[Morrigoon]

I have a cup of tea

[JWBear]

I had a slice of cherry pie at lunch.

[CoasterMatt]

I'm by myself in the office, eating M&M's and typing up reports for a meeting tonight.

[Kevy Baby]

I don't have herpes

[JWBear]

There was a very pleasant surprise waiting for me when I got home from work today. My copy of Armistead Maupin's new Tales of the City novel arrived! I had pre-ordered it a couple months ago, and completely forgot about it. Happy, happy!

[JWBear]

I had a McRib again today! :D

[Alex]

When the day involves going somewhere that includes views like this, it was a good day.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/5152969305_b372fe840b_z.jpg

A day that lets me take this picture is a very good day.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/5152969143_516370629b_z.jpg

[Not Afraid]

Where did you go, Alex? Is that Hetch Hetchy?

[Alex]

Yes, the bear is down on the valley floor though we did see three bears up at the reservoir too (from much farther away).

[JWBear]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/5150360700_a0fdb5e87a_z.jpg




































(Bacon Waffles)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Awesome pictures.

I'm still bummed it was too dark to take a picture of the bear that we walked past (it was just a few feet off the trail) last time in King's Canyon.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Great day yesterday. Had lots of fun @ H&T's reading, as did Theo. And now that T is reliably sleeping through the night, we were able to put him down to sleep, get our next door neighbor to 'babysit' (and she tried to not let us pay her anything!) and go out for dinner and a movie (Jackass 3D).

Yay!

[Alex]

Awesome pictures.

I'm still bummed it was too dark to take a picture of the bear that we walked past (it was just a few feet off the trail) last time in King's Canyon.

I'm also bummed I had my point and shoot with me rather than my long lens so I didn't get anything good of the bears at Hetch Hetchy that were swimming in the lake.

[Kevy Baby]

I just heard from Susan that we have a baby Chameleon. It wasn't one which I had in the incubator (we lost all of those); apparently, one of the girls buried her eggs in the dirt and it hatched the old-fashioned way. It is entirely possible that more will be forthcoming.

The interesting part about this is determining who the Mom is. The first suspect is Karma as she had bred with Noyoke a while back. However, because Chameleon eggs can take anywhere from 7-12 months to hatch, it is possible that the egg(s) were from another female we had who mated with another male (both since gone).

Happy surprise none-the-less.

[Alex]

You should update your copy of Disney A-Z.

Otherwise you'll never learn of the existence of DCA.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Huzzah for baby chameleon!

[Kevy Baby]

You should update your copy of Disney A-Z.I was wondering if anybody was going to notice that.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I just heard from Susan that we have a baby Chameleon. It wasn't one which I had in the incubator (we lost all of those); apparently, one of the girls buried her eggs in the dirt and it hatched the old-fashioned way. It is entirely possible that more will be forthcoming.

The interesting part about this is determining who the Mom is. The first suspect is Karma as she had bred with Noyoke a while back. However, because Chameleon eggs can take anywhere from 7-12 months to hatch, it is possible that the egg(s) were from another female we had who mated with another male (both since gone).

Happy surprise none-the-less.
Paging Jerry Springer...

[Not Afraid]

OH! I have Chameleon happiness.

[Kevy Baby]

I really hope that we got at least one clutch out of Noyoke before his passing - that would be really cool.

Considering we can get $100 for babies, I am really hoping there are a lot more. I'm not planning on it (we certainly not in this for the money), but one can dream.

[Kevy Baby]

After discussing, we have determined that Noyoke is the father (yeah!)
We now have three. Susan found a fourth one, but it didn't make it past the hatching :(

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay for three!

[Snowflake]

Received my offer letter today. So, relieved I will not be pounding the pavement for a new job come January 1.

The new firm it would seem is going to be far more conservative, not only will there be rules about which soda you drink (clandestinely) but there will be an enforced dress code. 1980 here we come! :eek:

[Prudence]

Wait - rules about soda types?? I'm curious what that's about. Are they a Pepsi product firm? Or only "traditional" sodas and no Mountain Dew Voltage? Or, if they're channeling 1980, is the female staff limited to discrete cans of Tab?

Are skirts and heels required? Big shoulder pads? I'm really curious!

I am also THRILLED that you remain employed. They acknowledge your awesomeness!

[BarTopDancer]

Hooray for continued employment!

[katiesue]

Congrats Snowflake. And I'd love to see the dress code as well. I worked at an insurance company and the dress code was a book. Doc Martins were specifically outlawed in 5 different sections. We also had no paper cups which was fine unless there were guests, then it was an issue.

And really they dictate what sodas you drink? We've actually had any sodas outlawed here but it's a small office and it's to keep one of us from being so unhealthy. If you can only have TAB score it's all I drink :)

[Snowflake]

The parent firm (based in Atlanta) used to represent Coca Cola. They also represented the original Mr. Lay (of Lay's Potato Chips) which was later bought by PepsiCo. (or vice versa). So they stopped representing Coke and became a Pepsi only firm. Ergo, our Coke machines will go and the firm will "officially" not have any Coca Cola products in the office. If you drink it, you bring your own and it's not to be consumed out in a public space if there are clients about (whether or not they are THE client in question). I'm currently searching for a new addition to decorate my cube space, a vintage Pepsi ad with the Joan Crawford endorsment. It will go very well with the Metropolis lobby card presently on display (all the more relavant now).

I'll key in the dress code stuff later. Frankly, unless there is a plan to police it, I can't see how it will be enforced. Hidden cameras? Floor wardens?

In any case, hooray for keeping the job. We'll see what other interesting things develop in the new year. Change is good, but I think some of this is going to be very weird, moving backward.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I think you need one of these in your office:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/bananaphone5000/NEWGORILLA/GHorseshoe1.jpg

[Moonliner]

The parent firm (based in Atlanta) used to represent Coca Cola. They also represented the original Mr. Lay (of Lay's Potato Chips) which was later bought by PepsiCo. (or vice versa). So they stopped representing Coke and became a Pepsi only firm.

Who makes Four Loko?


And many congrats on the paying gig!

[Prudence]

Now I'm even more curious about the dress code. No thongs? No removing your shoes when you're at your desk?

[Prudence]

In other news, I find I have less to say online lately because, frankly, I'm happier. Apparently I spend most of my online time bitching. So, I'll have to work on finding other things to say. Because I'm pretty freaking happy most of the time. It's pretty bizarre.

[blueerica]

I'm wondering if dress code is like what we have rockin' at my 120+ y.o. company. Though it is now okay for certain departments to skirt the "rules", I can only skirt it on Fridays, and cannot skirt it as far as other departments.

Despite being in a cube, let's just say I'm all buttoned-down and suited-up most days... suited up depending on who may or may not be roaming the office hallways.

Today is lax to the extreme as just about everyone is out of the office. I am wearing corduroys :eek:

It's not explicitly written, but the peer pressure is certainly there, and the added steps are a part of my department's culture. So only enforceable in that "societal norms" sort of way.

Hmm, but you did say enforceable dress code... we have a dress code that is in writing here, but the additional steps are those taken upon by my relatively conservative department.

[Kevy Baby]

We have a very strict dress code here at the office: you must come dressed. I guess my co workers were none too happy with me when I kept showing up naked.

Actually, most days, I wear jeans and a casual shirt. If I know someone is coming in (interview, etc.), I will wear slacks and a dress-casual shirt.

[Gemini Cricket]

When it rains, it pours.
Not only do I have one great guy who has his eye on me but there's now a second one. They're both nice. If it came down to it, it would be a tough choice.
<3

[Snowflake]

Two of the most luscious looking, HUGE fresh picked about an hour ago, artichokes are mine. We have a client that we did the plant patent for this variety. He goes and picks some and delivers a few boxes every year. Today was the day and artichokes, it's what's for dinner! YUM:D

[flippyshark]

I just got cast in the Orlando Shakespeare Theater winter rep season - I'll be appearing in Midsummer Night's Dream (as Egeus) and Pride and Prejudice (as Mr. Gardiner and various ensemble bits)- they'll be paying me and everything!:D

Both shows open late January and run through February and March, in case any of you are in the C. Florida area at that time.

Time to brush up my Shakespeare!

[Gemini Cricket]

I just got cast in the Orlando Shakespeare Theater winter rep season - I'll be appearing in Midsummer Night's Dream (as Egeus) and Pride and Prejudice (as Mr. Gardiner and various ensemble bits)- they'll be paying me and everything!:D

Both shows open late January and run through February and March, in case any of you are in the C. Florida area at that time.

Time to brush up my Shakespeare!
Woo hoo!
Congrats!
Break legs!
:snap:

[Disneyphile]

New hair (http://twitpic.com/38cj5s)! :)

[Prudence]

I get to sing with the Torrance Civic Chorale starting in January! Concert April 9th - mark your calendars! Lots of Cole Porter and Irving Berlin.

[Disneyphile]

We got our DCL cruise docs!!! We set sail in 37 days. :D

[CoasterMatt]

I got another person their job back today! :D

:cheers:

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah!

[alphabassettgrrl]

You're so good! :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

"Best case scenario, your balls smell like balls and wine."

-CP

[Cadaverous Pallor]

"Best case scenario, your balls smell like balls and wine."

-CP
:D :D :D

[katiesue]

Maddie got her braces off today. It's been three long years.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh man, still one of the happiest days of my life. I had them for 5+ years, it was amazing to finally be free of them.

Do they still forbid the eating of corn on the cob, ribs on the bone, et. al. while wearing braces, or has technology progressed? If so, I hope she enjoys her first meal (if her diet allows her any of the braces-forbidden foods that is)

[katiesue]

She's off to drown herself in a vat of popcorn followed by a pound of Laffy Taffy. She had these on for three. She previously had an expander, braces and retainer for phase one. So basically she's had hardware in her mouth since first grade.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sounds like pretty much the same plan I was on (except replace expander with neck gear). Glad to hear she's getting a proper binge!

[Kevy Baby]

I never envied those who had braces, head gear, retainers, etc. I'll just be ugly thankyouverymuch

Congrats to Maddie for her freedom!

[BarTopDancer]

Hooray for Maddie!!!! Now it's time to get drunk! ;)

TRON opens Friday. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Though I still haven't seen the original. Booo.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

When I was in jr high I wanted braces because the cool kids had them.

If we had dental insurance I probably would have gotten my wish. I'm glad I didn't.

[Disneyphile]

Got to see a free surprise pre-screening of Tron Legacy tonight at DtD.

Heard about it just 10 minutes prior to the line start, and made it in time to be one of the lucky 250 people. Even Ken was able to come join me. :)

They also gave us "Flynn Lives" pins.

Anyway, to say it's incredible is a total understatement. It's beyond worthy of the big hype that Disney's been giving it. The 3D is just spectacular, the storyline is excellent, the characters are amazing, and I could go on for days. I need to see it at least 10 more times in theaters. Seriously! :snap:

[Moonliner]

Got to see a free surprise pre-screening of Tron Legacy tonight at DtD.


Heh, Heh, Tron. Heh, Heh she said Tron (http://gizmodo.com/5713145/disney-meets-playboy-in-the-naughtiest-tron-photoshoot-ever).

[cirquelover]

Congratulations to Maddie! I hope she gets to enjoy all the things she's been missing, it's also great that it happened just before Christmas!

I'm sure Zach will be envious to hear, he still has awhile to go unfortunately.

[Prudence]

I'm still waiting to hear about snowflake's new dress code.

[Alex]

Anyway, to say it's incredible is a total understatement. It's beyond worthy of the big hype that Disney's been giving it. The 3D is just spectacular, the storyline is excellent, the characters are amazing, and I could go on for days. I need to see it at least 10 more times in theaters. Seriously! :snap:

Just got home from it. I'm embargoes from reviewing until Friday so I'll just say that my reaction diverges significantly.

[Disneyphile]

Just got home from it. I'm embargoes from reviewing until Friday so I'll just say that my reaction diverges significantly.
Interesting! Can't wait to hear your review. :)

[CoasterMatt]

Got another very deserving person's job back today. That makes for a Merry Christmas indeed.

[katiesue]

Way to go Matt!

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!

[lashbear]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!
TOO COOL !!!!:snap:

[katiesue]

Congrats GC!

[Prudence]

Today at work we had the holiday potluck. In both previous groups they ate from the top down - important people through the line first - and despite bringing something awesome, there wasn't anything left when it was my turn to eat. So, today I only brought cranberry relish -- and there was a TON of food. I was stuffed. AWESOME!

[ToriBear]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!

You must spread some Mojo around before giving it to Gemini Cricket again. :D

Way to go!!!!

[Not Afraid]

I'm still happy after seeing X last night. I've had X songs in my head all day long and it's been GREAT. Those guys still have it.

[Disneyphile]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!YAY!!! :snap:

[Gn2Dlnd]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!

:D

[cirquelover]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!

Congrats GC!!

Now I need to go look up Avenue Q because for some reason my brain is putting Muppets in it:blush:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Not Muppets, but yes, puppets.

[Alex]

It is puppets, which is why I've never seen it despite several opportunities to do so.

But I believe there are real people as well (and presumably real people voicing the puppets.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm happy. I got cast in Avenue Q!
Bad Idea Bear #1 and understudy for Trekkie and Brian!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I saw Ave Q when it came to my local theater, in part because I wanted to see if/how they hide the people running the puppets. I was fascinated, because even though they don't hide them at all, you sort of stop noticing them (and the woman operating/voicing Kate Monster was really hot). So congrats, Brad, and knock 'em dead!

Pru- that's always nice when there's enough food for everyone.... :)

[lindyhop]

Grandson cuteness ahead: Orion understands that he isn't supposed to touch the Christmas tree (but he tests that out at every opportunity) but when he touched the tree with his face no one said no - a loophole! So his parents keep finding glitter in his hair from close encounters with the tree.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Grandson cuteness ahead: Orion understands that he isn't supposed to touch the Christmas tree (but he tests that out at every opportunity) but when he touched the tree with his face no one said no - a loophole! So his parents keep finding glitter in his hair from close encounters with the tree.Cute! :D Theo is just now learning "no" and it's hard going. At least he's still easily distracted.

[lashbear]

Guess what special drink I managed to recreate for my special evening ?

...it turned out just like the real thing, so I'm TOTALLY happy. :cool:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5276728992_20e032f5e8_m.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Yummy!

[Kevy Baby]

Guess what special drink I managed to recreate for my special evening ?

...it turned out just like the real thing, so I'm TOTALLY happy. :cool:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5276728992_20e032f5e8_m.jpgForgive my ignorance, but what is that supposed to be?

[JWBear]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is that supposed to be?

I'd say it's a mint julep a la Disney.

[Alex]

Wait, I thought Scope has already perfectly recreated the taste of a Disney mint julep?

[Stan4dSteph]

Faux julep. I'd rather have the real thing. mmm Bourbon

[lashbear]

Actually it's a Real-Faux Julep - I had to use real Creme De Menthe because I couldn't find the flavoured syrup in Oz...

[Alex]

But did it cure gingivitis?

[CoasterMatt]

I'm gonna see Skulltape tonight!! YAY!!! :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

For the first time in over a year, and since her ear infection, Munchkin wandered into the middle of the living room. On her own accord, with no prompting or harassment.

She's been out before, but only when we force her out because we're cleaning the cage or something. Physically, she recovered as well as she'll recover (which is really quite well considering the first vet who saw her gave her almost no chance), and she's been perfectly capable of going wherever she wanted for almost a year. But she had turned into very much of a hermit, venturing no farther than just outside the enclosure.

She's still been happy to accept and return affection if we would bring ourselves into the corner with her, but for the longest time she was not seeking it or initiating it. Over the last month, something changed, she's been spending more time just outside the door of their enclosure instead of just inside, spending more time a short way out, and gesturing for our attention when we'd come by. But today, she decided to come all the way out, and wander across the room, a sight we haven't seen in a long time. SO happy to see it. She's been absolutely amazing through her entire ordeal, I'm so happy she's gotten some of her old spirit back!

[Gn2Dlnd]

I didn't know the bunny had been sick, good to know she's doing better!

[CoasterMatt]

One of these (http://us.marantz.com/Products/3235.asp) is on it's way - WOOHOO!

[Kevy Baby]

New toy - cool!

[Moonliner]

One of these (http://us.marantz.com/Products/3235.asp) is on it's way - WOOHOO!

That ought to mesh nicely with your Emotiva bits.

[katiesue]

I just got a statement that's obviously an error as it has $208K more than it should have. I'm sure they'll fix it in the morning but for now I'm RICH RICH RICH!

[cirquelover]

I think you should toast your new found temporary wealth and pretend that it's really yours. Of course you can't afford an expensive toast but maybe something around the house ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Go and buy some big ticket items, then sue for emotional distress when you have to return it all.

[katiesue]

I'm just virtually spending all my virtual cash. You're all invited to come see my virtual shutters and my virtually remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. Then I'll buy a virtual round on me.

[Morrigoon]

Stater Brothers has 99-cent artichokes! Big ones, too!

[Kevy Baby]

OK, so two new toys arrived today (I had them delivered to work): our new TiVo and a new Harmony remote. Now I am sitting at my office with a bunch of things I should be doing and all I can think about is going (with a quick stop for a network adapter) and setting up the new toys. Oy.

[Kevy Baby]

Stater Brothers has 99-cent artichokes! Big ones, too!And now I have the punchline to an old joke in my head (Artie Chokes Three for a Dollar at the Supermarket)

[lindyhop]

The grandson turned one year old today. I'll see him at the party on Saturday - can't wait. His mom shared photos of him tonight: there was cake inside and out.:)

[lashbear]

For the Non- FB'ers out there, My first week's weigh in at Weight Watchers yielded 3 lbs lost !!!!! Yay.

This time I will have to stick to it, and if I lose 1 Kg (2.2 lb) a week, I can be 89 Kg (196 lb) by the time we go. (and 190 lb is my ideal weight according to them)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Congrats, Lash! I'm down 7 so far. (I'm not doing WW, though, I'm working with Richard Simmons. Not the francise, the man. It's... yeah. Crazy and great.)

[cirquelover]

Congrats on the weight loss!

[innerSpaceman]

Yay for healthier everyone!

[lashbear]

Congrats, Lash! I'm down 7 so far. (I'm not doing WW, though, I'm working with Richard Simmons. Not the francise, the man. It's... yeah. Crazy and great.)
THE Richard Simmons? *Faints*

I adored him when I was younger. I used to do the workouts on Telly with him. AND I played his "Reach" LP workout to death. He's a great singer ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymEXHefjMc)

[wolfy999]

Start training on Monorail today.....extremely happy!

Though a bit nervous and scared at the same time!

[Disneyphile]

For the Non- FB'ers out there, My first week's weigh in at Weight Watchers yielded 3 lbs lost !!!!! Yay.WONDERFUL!!! :snap:

Congrats, Lash! I'm down 7 so far. (I'm not doing WW, though, I'm working with Richard Simmons. Not the francise, the man. It's... yeah. Crazy and great.)You go girl! I love RS. He knows his stuff. :)

Start training on Monorail today.....extremely happy!
Wooooo! Awesome job! Very excited for you! :D

[Kevy Baby]

Start training on Monorail today.....extremely happy!

Though a bit nervous and scared at the same time!What, is this some kind of exercise program?

Wooooo! Awesome job! Very excited for you! :DOh; WORK training. I get it...

[LSPoorEeyorick]

THE Richard Simmons? *Faints*

I adored him when I was younger. I used to do the workouts on Telly with him. AND I played his "Reach" LP workout to death. He's a great singer ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymEXHefjMc)

You will have to come with me to one of my classes when you are back in the states! It will be a blast. (That goes for anyone else currently in the states, too.)

[BarTopDancer]

You have inspired me to take some GroupX classes at the gym.

[CoasterMatt]

I got to install my old receiver at my dad's place today. I hope it brings him as much happiness as it brought me.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I will miss WebOs. I will not miss the crappyness of the Palm pre's hardware.

I have an awesome new phone!!

My Pre's case was cracked, the headphone jack was jacked and I didn't have the insurance. And for reasons unknown to me or the sales guy @sprint I was eligible for the full upgrade discount despite 6 months left on my contract.

So I'm posting this from my shiny, huge new samsung Epic. It's outstanding so far.

[BarTopDancer]

Welcome to the world of Android. I think you'll find yourself right at home.

[Alex]

Yeah, we're definitely off the Palm bandwagon. Good software (though nobody's really developing for it very hard) but awful hardware. Mine has been repaired five times now (mostly for issues with the headphone jack but other things as well). Lani's on her second phone.

Lani's hairdresser got a Pre at the same time we did and went through five phones before he bitched and moaned enough that they let her pick a new phone (Evo, I think).

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's such a shame. Maybe when hp relases the webos tablet it'll gain some steam (cnet is talking it up once again) but it's a majorunderdog. Android is great, but there are a handful of thins in webos that I will miss forever.

[€uroMeinke]

I still miss graffiti

[Alex]

At work we have a standing monthly meeting for discussing platform support for mobile banking and for people to bring up anything noteworthy in the market. A standing joke at this point is for me to shout out webOS while holding up my phone, when it is asked if there are any new platforms we should support. We all laugh and move on.

[Not Afraid]

I keep reading this as WebO's - like it is a now defunct cereal or child's pasta dish.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

After struggling with returning to school, I've succeeded in re-acquiring one of my courses. So 1 class is not bad. Already behind a week but catching up!

[wendybeth]

Yaay, Bornieo!!!:cheers::snap:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Good luck with the leanifying Born!


Day 2 of new phone, still loving it. But really, WebOS and Android need to mate and have a baby to cross-pollinate some features between them. From WebOS: Gestures, the card view style of multitasking. From Android: Voice search, virtual keyboard with Swype (Swype is AWESOME). Get all of those features into either OS and they'd be perfect.

[BarTopDancer]

I received an "on the spot" award today for setting an example for your fellow employees and getting it done. It's not a huge deal in front of the company award but it's sure nice to know people really do appreciate me. Especially after the other BS about not being recognized.

And it came with a $25 gift card to Chilis/OTB/Macaroni Grill/Maggianos.

[CoasterMatt]

I am just happy. Does this belong here?

[Snowflake]

I am just happy. Does this belong here?

Yes!

[Snowflake]

Five words that spell happy:

Tax Refund Fed & State!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I received an "on the spot" award today
...snip...
And it came with a $25 gift card to Chilis/OTB/Macaroni Grill/Maggianos.

Fantastic! Good for you!


I am just happy. Does this belong here?

I think so!

[Morrigoon]

Artichokes still on sale. Ate 2 for lunch today, then went to supermarket and bought more. Gonna ride this cheap produce gravy train while it's here! Oh and brussels sprouts seem to be in good shape too.

[Kevy Baby]

I received an "on the spot" award today for setting an example for your fellow employees and getting it done. It's not a huge deal in front of the company award but it's sure nice to know people really do appreciate me. Especially after the other BS about not being recognized.

And it came with a $25 gift card to Chilis/OTB/Macaroni Grill/Maggianos.Conga-rats!

[Moonliner]

Artichokes still on sale. Ate 2 for lunch today, then went to supermarket and bought more. Gonna ride this cheap produce gravy train while it's here! Oh and brussels sprouts seem to be in good shape too.

Death before brussel sprouts! I could go for the artichokes however.

[Morrigoon]

You know... cooked properly, brussels sprouts can be terrific. But like cabbage, it's hell on earth if you overcook them.

[Kevy Baby]

As a kid, I was able to choke down Brussels Sprouts by slathering them in French Dressing - somehow that made them tolerable.

[mousepod]

I love 'em. Never had them until I was an adult. I toss a few in the silicone microwave steamer - let them steam for two minutes. A little salt, a little mustard (horseradish mustard is even better). Yum.

[Morrigoon]

I used leftover garlic-curry-mayo that I'd been dipping my artichokes in.

[Morrigoon]

Hmm... can't confirm it on their website at the moment, but I'm hearing murmurings on the grapevine the Hollywood Bowl is going to have a very interesting concert in August that'll be worth going to :) FANtastic

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm loving the cheap avocados. Avocado with lemon juice on toast is an immaculate breakfast.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm loving the cheap avocados. Avocado with lemon juice on toast is an immaculate breakfast.

that sounds like a great breakfast idea!

[Not Afraid]

Damn I'm hungry

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm happy.

[Not Afraid]

I'm not.:)

[Cynthia]

If you had yummy food would you be happy just a little?

[CoasterMatt]

I just got the artwork in for my next tattoo- D.W. Frydendall (http://www.dfrydendall.net/hauntedmansion/index.html) - who did some great Haunted Mansion stuff for Slave Labor Graphics whipped this beauty up in no time at all- I LOVE IT!

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7568/ui2ik0c280a25c4viewattt.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

Cool - can't wait to see the finished product!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I just got the artwork in for my next tattoo- D.W. Frydendall (http://www.dfrydendall.net/hauntedmansion/index.html) - who did some great Haunted Mansion stuff for Slave Labor Graphics whipped this beauty up in no time at all- I LOVE IT!

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7568/ui2ik0c280a25c4viewattt.jpgThis looks perfect for you!

[Moonliner]

I just got the artwork in for my next tattoo- D.W. Frydendall (http://www.dfrydendall.net/hauntedmansion/index.html) - who did some great Haunted Mansion stuff for Slave Labor Graphics whipped this beauty up in no time at all- I LOVE IT!

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7568/ui2ik0c280a25c4viewattt.jpg

I don't know. Both hands on the safety bar? That's doesn't sound like you.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Man, today turned on a dime. At 3:00 it looked for all the world like I was going to working well into the night completely redesigning a project I've been working on for two weeks - with no guarantee of success.

Instead I got everything working by 5:00 and went home on time. Cocktails for everyme!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Man, today turned on a dime. At 3:00 it looked for all the world like I was going to working well into the night completely redesigning a project I've been working on for two weeks - with no guarantee of success.

Instead I got everything working by 5:00 and went home on time. Cocktails for everyme!

[Kevy Baby]

Man, today turned on a dime. At 3:00 it looked for all the world like I was going to working well into the night completely redesigning a project I've been working on for two weeks - with no guarantee of success.

Instead I got everything working by 5:00 and went home on time. Cocktails for everyme!

Man, today turned on a dime. At 3:00 it looked for all the world like I was going to working well into the night completely redesigning a project I've been working on for two weeks - with no guarantee of success.

Instead I got everything working by 5:00 and went home on time. Cocktails for everyme!There's an echo in here

[Ghoulish Delight]

The day so nice I posted it twice.

[JWBear]

I'm glad somebody had a nice day.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Night Number One of implementing baby sleep training went about 100 times better than I anticipated. Of course there's no telling if tonight will be the same but already I'm feeling confident, which is half the battle.

[katiesue]

Yay - good luck CP.

[CoasterMatt]

I got nice comments from lawyers on both sides of the issues I'm working on right now. Things like this should be helpful in May.

[Moonliner]

Night Number One of implementing baby sleep training went about 100 times better than I anticipated. Of course there's no telling if tonight will be the same but already I'm feeling confident, which is half the battle.

The trick is to get just the right mix of formula to brandy or the kids a mess the next morning.

[Kevy Baby]

The trick is to get just the right mix of formula to brandy or the kids a mess the next morning.You're supposed to mix formula with their brandy?

[JWBear]

The trick is to get just the right mix of formula to brandy or the kids a mess the next morning.

What a horrible thing to do to a child!



Brandy tastes nasty with milk mixed in. Give it to him straight.

[€uroMeinke]

My mother gave me cognac soaked sugar cubes, as did her grandmother. Helped for teething - and is the basis for creating a bhura peg. No wonder I love that cocktail

[JWBear]

I was just named Intake Supervisor Of The Quarter! I got a certificate, and management is going to take me out to lunch.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wow, I bet you're glad they decided to go with the "give certificates to everyone even if they don't deserver it" policy after all!

[JWBear]

Unfortunately we don't have a smilie for the hand gesture I wanted to reply to you with.

[Morrigoon]

But what about all the other supervisors who get hungry at lunchtime?

(ducks)

[Kevy Baby]

But what about all the other supervisors who get hungry at lunchtime?Let them eat cake.

[JWBear]

We had muffins at the meeting. They can eat those.

[cirquelover]

Congrats JW, I hope they don't take you to McDonalds ;)

[Morrigoon]

After a VERY rocky start to my day, I managed to pull something good out of it. I decided to get away from the internet for a while and wound up at the Starbucks I've been trying to get known at (because they are the most likely of the local stores to be hiring at any given time), and got the manager as my cashier. He gave me a number and said to call him Monday to talk.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Nice! A job and free coffee! Good luck- I hope this is a good thing.

[Morrigoon]

Well, we'll see if it turns into anything. At least a chance to interview.

[Mousey Girl]

My first 2 college classes in 20 years and 2 A's!!!!

[Moonliner]

My first 2 college classes in 20 years and 2 A's!!!!

The Fonz says "Aaaaaaahh" :snap:

[Kevy Baby]

The Fonz says "Aaaaaaahh" :snap:What does Ralph Malph say?







And on that subject, it is really weird to be watching Henry Winkler on Royal Pains.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Celebrating finishing my latest project ahead of schedule with a (gin martini, jalapeno stuffed olive x2)x2.

:)

[CoasterMatt]

I finished another home improvement project, this time, with no blood spilled!!

[Kevy Baby]

I finished another home improvement project, this time, with no blood spilled!!You must be disapointed!