Total Serious Happy Thread

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

There you go, :iSm:.

[flippyshark]

okay, I just got a George Foreman grill, and so far, it makes me happy. I grilled some fish, and it actually came out! :)

[Kevy Baby]

EH's current avatar makes me happy. Seriously.

[Capt Jack]

EH's current avatar makes me happy. Seriously.

downright hot, aint it?
:snap:


oh...happy...
uh...


oh. racing friday. woot!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I found a frame and mat the perfect (odd) size I was looking for. I was beginning to think I was going to need a custom cut mat for it.

[innerSpaceman]

I'm pretty happy with the new EH1812 avatar as well, plus extra happy for her creating this thread!

Um, I'm generally happy, but nothing specific right now. Soon as there is, I will post it here!!

:iSm:

[BarTopDancer]

I have a bunch of fresh yummy produce and some cadbury creme eggs.

Life is good.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

cadbury creme eggs.


Indeed, when you have those, life IS good.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yum, I loves me a green pepper Cadbury omelette.

Hmm, I'm totally seriously happy that life continues to be good, bumps and all.

[innerSpaceman]

Heheh, I read that as "life continues to be goosebumps and all."

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Heheh, I read that as "life continues to be goosebumps and all."

Well, that works too. Goosebumps feel delicious.

[RStar]

okay, I just got a George Foreman grill, and so far, it makes me happy. I grilled some fish, and it actually came out! :)Really? Mine always sticks! ;) I'm glad yours came out!

I got the G5, it is great!

Yum, I loves me a green pepper Cadbury omelette.:D Visible Mojo, GD! :D

So this is a happy thread, not to be confused with a gay thread, right? I just want to be clear, although that may not be important. I could go both ways.

Wait, that came out wrong....

Let's just say I'm always pretty happy......

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Kevy Baby]

Thank you EH for the pic.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Happy happy
Joy joy

Happy happy
Joy joy

Happy happy happy happy HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

Happy happy
Joy joy joy...

[Gemini Cricket]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/angry.jpg
Happiness? No!!

[lashbear]

I'm going swank camping for 4 days starting tomorrow. Life's Good. :D

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I'm going swank camping for 4 days starting tomorrow. Life's Good. :D

LUCKY!!!!!:snap:

[BDBopper]

I don't think you're happy enough! That's right! I'll teach you to be happy!

I'll teach your grandmother to suck eggs! :evil:

Now boys and girls...let's try it again! :)

[JWBear]

I'm pretty happy with the new EH1812 avatar as well, plus extra happy for her creating this thread!

Um, I'm generally happy, but nothing specific right now. Soon as there is, I will post it here!!

:iSm:

Aren't you happy with my current avatar? If not, I can try harder... :evil:

[Gemini Cricket]

JWB - I know it sends me to a happy place...
:D

[BDBopper]

BUNNIES!!!!

[innerSpaceman]

Aren't you happy with my current avatar? If not, I can try harder... :evil:

Oh, I'm very happy with your current avatar. But if you want to try harder to make me harder ... be my guest.








(There, RStar, is that gay enough of a happy thread for you?) :cool:

[Gemini Cricket]

Take this, innerSpaceman:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/easterbeagle.jpg

:D

[Sub la Goon]

Peep shows make me happy...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/belhoste/ultimate_peep_show.jpg

[innerSpaceman]

arghghh, my eyes! First the avatar, then the post itself. Gak!






Help me, JWBear, you're my only hope.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny-fvcking-Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white a$$ down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of a$$holes this side of the nuthouse

[libraryvixen]

I'm really happy with my kid. She's aces! Visible mojo EH1812!! :)

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I have just discovered the wonders of DIGG (http://www.digg.com). And, I dig.

[wendybeth]

okay, I just got a George Foreman grill, and so far, it makes me happy. I grilled some fish, and it actually came out! :)During our second trip to DL, Tori kept telling me about this thing we really should buy. She couldn't remember what it was called, but was adamant about the fact that we just needed it. We drive all the way from Washington to Anaheim with her telling us about this mysterious item, but for the life of us we couldn't figure out what the hell she was talking about. We get to the Disneyland Hotel, get into our room and turn the t.v. on. Suddenly, she starts yelling " That! We need that!!!" It was George Foreman and his grill. Here we were, at the DLR and staying at the DLH, and the kid was more excited about the frikken grill. We never did get one.


(Don't even get me started on the Flip-Fold campaign...)

Oh, and I'm real happy about our upcoming DLR visit in 12 days.:cool:


PS- Flippy, I accidentally hit edit when I meant to quote you, so for 2 seconds this appeared under your post.....sorry!:blush:

[Snowflake]

It's a hap-hap-happy day
Sunny, going to be warmer
Also going for an adjustment at the chiro
It's a hap-hap-happy day!
:D

[BDBopper]

My what a happy day!
What a sunny sky!
Kinda Makes Me Sigh
In a happy way!

What a very merry day!
All the world is gay
When your cares are light
And your heart takes flight
And your swept away!

-Mickey & the Beanstalk

[CoasterMatt]

Happy, I'm so happy I think I'll explode
Happy, So happy I'm not like the rest of these toads

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Whenever I see this thread title, in my mind, I hear the Brady Bunch singing Sunshine Day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaCCG7QkM_c).

[blueerica]

I have leftover chicken and rice casserole, which is decidedly the favorite dish around these digs. And leftovers taste fantastic for breakfast!

What else... I start my job on Monday!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I love playing soccer. I wish I had the time to really practice and get better at it as I still struggle mightily with the basics of ball control, and occasionally decision making. But I'm super happy that I get to play every week, especially on a day like today when we've got enough people to play full 11-on-11 teams. It allows me to settle in to my preferred midfielder position where I spent the bulk of my park league time on the pitch and where my hustle can make up for my lack of foot coordination.

[CoasterMatt]

I LOVE taking pictures - and now I've got my first DSLR on it's way, and a couple photographers have given me very encouraging words about pictures I've taken.

[BDBopper]

What a great day! After a week of getting it ready I was able to get back on the Internet radio airwaves after a year's absence. I used to do live shows but my computer is too slow for that. I will now be on the air each week with a new recorded show from 8-11 PM Eastern (5-8 Pacific)

This week among other things I spun a set for the "Swanky Hipsters at the LoT", some pirate songs dedicated to our newly married Pirate couple, and a set dedicated to Teresa in memory of Delores.

It will re-air later this week and I'll let y'all know when.

[Kevy Baby]

(Having nothing to do with anyone's posts.)

Since we have a "Totally Serious Vent Thread" and a "Totally Serious Happy Thread," do we now need a "Totally Serious Mediocrity Thread?"

[Capt Jack]

managed to snag runner up at the local drags friday. missed 1st place in the class by .1 seconds. got beaten out by an old guy in a buick....that hurt a little. still...what a great night! not bad for a 300 car field

missed a 2nd award by .001 seconds....dang it.
still managed to snag my first trophy EVER though

woot!

[BDBopper]

managed to snag runner up at the local drags friday. missed 1st place in the class by .1 seconds. got beaten out by an old guy in a buick....that hurt a little. still...what a great night! not bad for a 300 car field

missed a 2nd award by .001 seconds....dang it.
still managed to snag my first trophy EVER though

woot!

Hooray for winning your first trophy! congrats! :cheers:

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

The new season of Battlestar Gallactica starts this Friday. Yes, yes, yes!

[NirvanaMan]

got beaten out by an old guy in a buick....that hurt a little. still...what a great night! not bad for a 300

A Buick? Was it a Grand National? Those are seriously bad-ass machines.

[Kevy Baby]

I think NM is sportin' a chubby!

[Capt Jack]

lol. nope. hes one of the regulars there. has a sleeper buick regal family car. the Grand Nationals that come by are ridiculos fast. his is tamer, but clockwork consistant

confession: I was seriously sandbagging the class to keep from breaking out (which is harder than Id anticipated). some would say cheating....I think of it moreso as creative driving in a quest for a specified result. ie: winning

:argghh:
score 1 for Pirate Racing

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Since we have a "Totally Serious Vent Thread" and a "Totally Serious Happy Thread," do we now need a "Totally Serious Mediocrity Thread?"Sure, then you could post all of your predictable sex quips there. :evil:




So sorry, but you totally walked into that one and I couldn't help it.

[katiesue]

My car is fully functional - hopefully.

Yay. If your car breaks down on the 5 in Norwalk get towed to the Firestone on Imperial Highway (not the street Firestone the mechanic - took forever for the rental car guy to figure out what I was talking about) they are totally awesome.

[Chernabog]

The new season of Battlestar Gallactica starts this Friday. Yes, yes, yes!


Aaaaah! It starts next Friday I think. Don't scare me like that, I have 5 more discs of season 3 to get through before then :) heheheh

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Aaaaah! It starts next Friday I think. Don't scare me like that, I have 5 more discs of season 3 to get through before then :) heheheh

Oh, I did jump the gun. Sorry. April 4th. NEXT Friday. Thank you!

[Prudence]

Conveyor belt sushi does much to take the edge off a crappy day.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I took my mom to a sushi place with a conveyor belt when she was here. Sushi yummy. Glad you got some!

[Gemini Cricket]

Genki Sushi in Hawai'i has awesome conveyor belt sushi.
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm listening to 5 volumes of "Living in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits". I'm in heaven.

On the minus side, CP just farted. It's horrible.

[Capt Jack]

chic farts...gotta love it

isnt it cute when couples share?

[Kevy Baby]

I'm listening to 5 volumes of "Living in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits". I'm in heaven.Of all the 80's compilation disc's, this series is my favorite. It really has a great cross section of music and includes some lesser hits which I enjoy.

My second favorite is the Richard Blade series. There is a lot of duplication between the two collections, but the RB collection has some great stuff that LIO doesn't.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Of all the 80's compilation disc's, this series is my favorite. It really has a great cross section of music and includes some lesser hits which I enjoy.I like it specifically because it's not much of a cross section. It's pretty squarely in the New Wave camp, which is fine by me.

[Kevy Baby]

I like it specifically because it's not much of a cross section. It's pretty squarely in the New Wave camp, which is fine by me.Cross section of New Wave: the edgier and the poppier. I consider songs such as 'Too Shy' - Kaja Goo Goo, 'Mickey' - Toni Basil , 'Heart and Soul' - T'Pau, 'Shattered Dreams' - Johnny Hates Jazz, etc. as Pop, not New wave. But that may just be me.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yeah, there are a few outliers, but for the most part it stays within New Wave, which is what my sister listened to, which is therefore what I grew up on.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Yeah, there are a few outliers, but for the most part it stays within New Wave, which is what my sister listened to, which is therefore what I grew up on.

You may really like the new We Are Scientists album. It's not available for purchase outside of the UK (meaning you can purchase it from UK Amazon or iTunes, etc.) Haven't heard the full album yet, but it's very New Wave.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

He deserved the smell. I had to listen to all that New Wave crap. ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

He deserved the smell. I had to listen to all that New Wave crap. ;)
It's healthy for him. Recoiling from someone else's fart reminds you that you're alive.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

FINALLY. Something happy to post about in this thread. It's been sick/grief/worry-about-Mom pretty much nonstop all month. But today, it's... plan for the family total-serious-happy.

My sister, her husband and their five excellent kids are coming to visit. They live in Indiana, and they generally don't travel far so we actually thought they were never coming to visit us. We got a call from her a month ago, saying that due to unforeseen bounty they're going to fly out and spend three days with us in LA. We're going to do a beach day, a Hollywood day and a Disneyland day.

I'm making a welcome basket for when they arrive. The kids are 6, 8, 11, 13 and 15. What would you put in a "California" themed basket? I have some ideas but I thought some of you might, as well.

[Kevy Baby]

What would you put in a "California" themed basket?A flak jacket and an air mask.

[katiesue]

Fake gold bubblegum, ghiradelli chocolates, cheese, mickey lollypops

[innerSpaceman]

Something from each of the five themed lands of DCA, of course!









but first you have to find a themed land there.

[BarTopDancer]

Huzzah for happy news!

I'm making a welcome basket for when they arrive. The kids are 6, 8, 11, 13 and 15. What would you put in a "California" themed basket? I have some ideas but I thought some of you might, as well.

beach towels
sun glasses
sunblock
lipsmackers
flip flops (old navy - 2/$5)
candy sushi (if you can find it somewhere)
disposable cameras for the kids
bucket and shovel or some beach toys for the younger ones

[Ghoulish Delight]

Phew. For a while it looked like the insurance company wasn't going to cover a chunk of the work that needs to be done due to a stupid mold exclusion. But the affected areas are going to need to be removed due to water damage anyway, regardless of mold, so that will be covered.

[Not Afraid]

An Orange
an Oscar statue
A disposable camera
blingey sunglasses
California Poppy Seeds
How to draw Mickey instructions with a pencil (that says California on it, of course) and a pad of paper.
A glass vial to collect beach sand

I'd create some sort of sight-seeing game. Count the palm trees, spot the Hollywood sign, count the stars on Hollywood blvd or the footprints at Grauman's, find these characters at Disneyland, etc.

Actually, I'd have each item in the gift basked have a purpose during your journey. I think it would be a blast!

[BDBopper]

I think each kid should get some Mickey Ears1 OoO

LSPE, glad to hear something good happening in your life right now! :)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You need to find a snow globe with a palm tree in it.

[BarTopDancer]

This could be a vent but I'm going to make it positive.

I only have 9 months left of school. Less than 2.5 semesters.

And then I never have to go back!

[CoasterMatt]

I've got a snowglobe with a palm tree (and the Hollywood sign) in it. PM if you need one :)

Something I've found is fun to put in a gift basket, is a picture frame, so that the recipient can put a pic from the visit in afterwards.

[BarTopDancer]

California themed coloring books and crayons for the little ones (for the "boring" car drives).
A few "celeb" magazines for the teens for the car drives or hotel room. (ya, they can get those at home but it can be a special treat)
A big floppy hat for the mom and maybe a baseball style hat for the dad (please, NO KINGS stuff! ;) )

Something from In n Out (or directions to one, if they eat meat)

[ozron]

Nothing says California like some Oregon real estate!

[Kevy Baby]

Nothing says California like some Oregon real estate!I thought Oregonians hated Californians moving there (with a particular hatred for Orange Countians)?
________

And I thought of another item for the gift basket: a syringe of Botox.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Nothing wrong with Kings goodies. :) They're the real LA team after all. :)

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Tref brings the laugh out loud happy (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=7672) today.

[Strangler Lewis]

Nothing wrong with Kings goodies. :) They're the real LA team after all. :)

And the Panthers and Bandits may fight over Florida, but nothing says ice hockey like a team in Carolina. Unless it's Nashville.

[BarTopDancer]

Nothing wrong with Kings goodies. :) They're the real LA team after all. :)

The real as in only "LA" team. Let's see. Your Kings are last place in the NHL. They've been "rebuilding" for at least the last 3 seasons. Have won one division title in franchise history. And have been around for 26 years longer than the team that has earned 1 conference title, 2 division titles and won the first Stanley Cup in CA (all done in 14 years).

I bet their super good at golf though! :)



And since this is the totally serious HAPPY thread...

DUCKS BEAT THE KINGS last night!Our back-up goalie is a SHOOTOUT GOD! It sounded like playoff hockey. It was amazing!

Oh and... We're going to the playoffs. YAY!

[BDBopper]

And the Panthers and Bandits may fight over Florida, but nothing says ice hockey like a team in Carolina. Unless it's Nashville.

What about the sorry team they have here in Atlanta? LOL :p

[BarTopDancer]

BOOO THRASHERS!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOO

[Morrigoon]

I think each kid should get some Mickey Ears1 OoO

LSPE, glad to hear something good happening in your life right now! :)

Oooh, yeah, you could actually hit the character warehouse and get some cheap! I think they still have the kids size in the 50th gold ones.

[BDBopper]

BOOO THRASHERS!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOO

they are really sucking it up lately. I think the new bumper sticker here will be "Go Thrashers and take the Hawks with you!" Sort of like the ones they had in the late 80's "Go Braves and take the Falcons with you!"

[Kevy Baby]

Sort of like the ones they had in the late 80's "Go Braves and take the Falcons with you!" One thing I miss about the 80's, when TBS was still known as WTBS (and carried Braves games) and the Braves were not as good as they have been the last several years, was that one could say that WTBS stood for "Wow Those Braves Suck."







Nothing like painfully dated humor.

[BDBopper]

One thing I miss about the 80's, when TBS was still known as WTBS (and carried Braves games) and the Braves were not as good as they have been the last several years, was that one could say that WTBS stood for "Wow Those Braves Suck."


Nothing like painfully dated humor.

man I miss the glory days of good ole channel 17! Before Time-Warner merged with Turner and it all went to Hell. And now most Braves Games are now on a reegional Fox Sports network here.

Ahh the gold ole days when TBS was truly local and when The Disney Channel was awesome!

[Kevy Baby]

Ahh the gold ole days when TBS was truly local and when The Disney Channel was awesome!And the Braves sucked

[BDBopper]

And the Braves sucked

Sometimes you have to make trade-offs to get something you want!

[SacTown Chronic]

Visible mojo for CP. I also fart in New Wave's general direction.

[Not Afraid]

I got a significant (ie: 250%) raise for the marketing portion of my job duties today. It's about time!

[Kevy Baby]

I also fart in New Wave's general direction.Eh, bite me.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I got a significant (ie: 250%) raise for the marketing portion of my job duties today. It's about time!

Congratulations to you - well-deserved!

Today, while waiting for frustrating clients to respond, I spent some time doing something positive. I designed logos for our production companies. I'm not sure when/how/if we will use them, but I thought they turned out OK. (Many thanks to Picasso for his rooster illustration.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/powerswaterworks/pw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/powerswaterworks/sigchick.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

Those are fantastic!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Cool, H! :)

I never said the Kings were good. Just that they're the LA team. :) My Vikings aren't a good football team, either, but I stick with 'em. :)

[BarTopDancer]

:) They are building a pretty powerful team. They need a better coach now.

She asked for a California theme, and they aren't the only CA team. ;)

[tracilicious]

Saw Saul Williams tonight. He was AMAZING! Not only his poetry but his inspirational and progressive ideas. (He's an Obama fan, btw, for our political folk.)

Also, my poem "Bonanza" is nominated for an English department award. I know it's only a community college and all, and nominated isn't won (actually I don't even care if I win...for real), but I was pretty psyched about it.

[Strangler Lewis]

Also, my poem "Bonanza" is nominated for an English department award. I know it's only a community college and all, and nominated isn't won (actually I don't even care if I win...for real), but I was pretty psyched about it.

Congratulations! For me, the poems I'm most proud of are the ones I've received money for. Why write poetry otherwise?

Have we seen the poem "Bonanza"? It sounds like a poem my father would have liked. He would have also liked poems called "Matlock" and "Mannix."

Good luck.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Going to see the Dodgers play the Red Sox tomorrow. Yay 50th anniversary.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I have a little girl crush on BoingBoing's Xeni, a.k.a. Lady ButterCream (http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/28/bbtv-cupcake-cutthro.html).

There is no mercy in cupcakes.

Viva Muffineers.

[Gemini Cricket]

Going to see the Dodgers play the Red Sox tomorrow. Yay 50th anniversary.
Coooool!
:)
The Red Sox. I love them.

[Kevy Baby]

Going to see the Dodgers play the Red Sox tomorrow. Yay 50th anniversary.You suck. I SO want to go to that game at the Colosseum. I am very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very jealous.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I just bought one of these at Ikea, on sale for $20 down from $80.

http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/69517_PE184571_S3.jpg
Link (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30116532)

(the photo does not do the colors justice)
It's 3" feet across and I love it.

It was a bit awkward carrying across the street and into work, CP is picking me up after work and I don't have my car with me. Figures I'd find something like this.

[Morrigoon]

Ooh! Very nice!

[JWBear]

What is it?

[Ghoulish Delight]

What is it?
It's a wall hanging, just a bit of mass produce pretty (the image is a link to the product page at Ikea).

[Gemini Cricket]

It's a wall hanging, just a bit of mass produce pretty (the image is a link to the product page at Ikea).
Oooh. Are the Audrey Hepburn wall hangings marked down as well? (They were displayed near your new wall hanging at my Ikea.)
I want one of those...
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

Here it be. (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50110303)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oooh. Are the Audrey Hepburn wall hangings marked down as well? (They were displayed near your new wall hanging at my Ikea.)
I want one of those...
:)
Nope, just the one. Not even the other two round ones in the same series were on sale, only this one.

[Gemini Cricket]

Bummage.

[Sub la Goon]

I have Easter M&Ms. Plain.

Happy...

[JWBear]

It's a wall hanging, just a bit of mass produce pretty (the image is a link to the product page at Ikea).

I clicked on the link, an I still couldn't figure out what it is- other than it's made of canvas.

Oooh. Are the Audrey Hepburn wall hangings marked down as well? (They were displayed near your new wall hanging at my Ikea.)
I want one of those...
:)

Ooooo.... Tres swank!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Toasted rye bread and sour kraut, one of God's greatest flavor combinations.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Thanks all, for the swell recommendations for the welcome basket - it went over very well (even the palm tree snow globe. Or should I say - particularly.)

We've had a very happy first day together. We took the subway to the Hollywood farmer's market for fresh fruit samples, then ventured to the tar pits and the Page Museum. My mother-in-law, who has volunteered there as a paleontologist for 14 years, gave the kids the whole behind-the-scenes tour, bringing us into the dig pit, and into the bone-cleaning work stations and the long corridors of fossil storage; the kids got to pet a mastodon and hold a sabre-tooth cat skull. Everybody had a blast. We took a brief stop at the Grove for the American Girl Place experience, and then had a lovely drive up to Griffith Observatory to see the view. What a day!

Tomorrow we're splitting up - the boys are going on the Warner lot tour, and my Disney client is kind enough to allow the girls onto the Disney lot. Then we're hitting Santa Monica pier. Tuesday - DL/DCA!

[innerSpaceman]

Wow. What amazing fun! :D

[BarTopDancer]

Sounds awesome H!

[Not Afraid]

That's a great day in LA! It sounds like fun!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

So glad you're having a blast with the family. Tomorrow and Tuesday sound like great fun.

[alphabassettgrrl]

What a fun couple of days, H! :) Sounds awesome.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You guys are great at the host family thing! :snap:

[innerSpaceman]

I'm flying in from Japan in a couple of weeks. Will you be my host family?!?

:blush:

[BDBopper]

So glad to hear everything is going well with the family visit, LSPE. Sounds awesome! Should I hire you to be my SoCal tour guide?

[libraryvixen]

It sounds like you're having a great time H! :) Your plans are awesome!

[Kevy Baby]

Thanks all, for the swell recommendations for the welcome basket - it went over very well (even the palm tree snow globe. Or should I say - particularly.)Including the flak jacket and air mask?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

No, Kevy, I said the swell ideas!

We love being tourists in our own city, so anytime anybody wants to join us on an outing (and that includes the mammoth-petting backstage tour) just let us know!

[Kevy Baby]

We love being tourists in our own city, so anytime anybody wants to join us on an outing (and that includes the mammoth-petting backstage tour) just let us know!An oft overlooked joy in life. There is so much to see and do in LA that it is easy to forget some of the obvious destinations.


No, Kevy, I said the swell ideas!So you included Viagra?

[Morrigoon]

LSPE: I may take you up on the tar pits some time... I've actually NEVER been there, sounds cool!

[wolfy999]

i've never been either...sounds like a possible swanking?!

[innerSpaceman]

DEFINITE swanking!





When???

[alphabassettgrrl]

We love being tourists in our own city, so anytime anybody wants to join us on an outing (and that includes the mammoth-petting backstage tour) just let us know!

LSPE: I may take you up on the tar pits some time... I've actually NEVER been there, sounds cool!

I love being a tourist here, too! I think I'll be taking a few days over the summer to play. There are museums that I have not seen yet! Plus there's shopping on Melrose.

The closest I've come to the tar pits is walking around the outside. I want to see the pits for real and the museum. :)

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I've said it after the wedding and I'll say it again, I love Heidi's family. Best. Kids. In. The. World. Science geek beauties, and talented, each and every one. Thanks for having me over for dinner, H & T.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Oh, we can TOTALLY swank it up at the tar pits. It's in a fun area of town, too, so we could do a post-swanking in, like, museum row or little Ethiopia...

We should probably wait a few months (my mother-in-law teaches at a nursing school when she's not volunteering, and her stint just started again yesterday.) Plus, in the summer she can take us down to the pit where they're actually digging!

We had a total blast yesterday, too. Our Disney lot "un-tour" was awesome, we just got to wander wherever we wanted to. And that included into the archives, which was so effin' cool as a fan that I geeked out in front of the kids. I even got to see the snow globe from Mary Poppins! The bedknob from Bedknobs and Broomsticks! The costumes from High School Musical II! (That's cool, apparently, if you're eleven. It was a hit with the girls.)

The boys loved their Warner tour - saw a couple of celebrities, including Gina Torres from Serenity (Tom said she's even more beautiful in person, which I find shocking because I think she's just about the most beautiful woman ever.) Then while waiting for us to finish up at Disney, they went to Universal Citywalk and the two older boys went skydiving in a simulator bubble. (We got to watch the video - both of us want to do it now!)

Then we all met up to stop by Jetset to see my office and their beloved pal Audra, who was also able to join us for dinner (we were so happy to have her.)

Next stop was Venice beach, where some waded in and others decided just to jump on in and bodysurf in their clothes. Nobody could remember swimming in the ocean before; it was hugely popular. Also popular was the Venice boardwalk, thanks to a number of unusual and inappropriate tee-shirts, towels, paraphenalia and people. One of the favorite stories of the trip has been the "world's greatest wino" (or so it said on his sign - though we pretty much agree) who walked around singing "jingle bells, jingle bells, help me get drunk." For Catholic-school fifteen, thirteen and eleven-year-olds, this kind of thing is fascinating.

Now we depart for parts Disneylandia! All are excited. (Me too.)

We're pretty proud of the trip that we planned. They gave us control to come up with what we thought they'd enjoy - and so in return, we've blown their little minds with the goodness of L.A... one of the teenagers has decided he's going to retire here to volunteer at the tar pits like my MIL, and bodysurf in the off-hours.

[BarTopDancer]

What a fabulous time!

Have fun at the park!

[libraryvixen]

Have a great time!! :D It all sounds wonderful!

[Morrigoon]

I just finished a painting I started *10* years ago :)

I promised myself no new projects until I completed one of my old ones (and then promptly set myself to work on Neph's wedding gift, LOL), but tonight I finished the teacups painting - finishing the stonework in the wall and redoing the Alice leaves that used to bug me so much (because I'd done them wrong).

I also did some work on a much more recent work-in-progress, my TSI painting. Now that I have the right shade of brown, I was able to paint over the mill on the island and make it much more realistic looking. I am *very* pleased with the change - yay! (looked like hell before, especially set amongst some pretty decent trees and water I'd done).

[Kevy Baby]

I just finished a painting I started *10* years ago :)I have a woodworking project that I started about eight or nine years ago that still needs to be completed. It is a five-section Barrister's bookcase. the only thing remaining is to make the crown and the base, install the glass in the doors and mount them and finish it (stain and laquer). The actual work needed is relatively minimal (the wood for the base is already cut, it just needs to be assembled), but the unit are sitting in our living room being used to hold books and Disney stuff.

Sigh. Now I am not so happy. Maybe this should be posted somewhere else.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Plus, in the summer she can take us down to the pit where they're actually digging!

In the *actual* pits when they're *digging*?????? Oh, yeah, that'd be awesome!!

Disney archives!!! Coolness! Geek on!

Gina Torres - I don't remember which character she played but all the women on Serenity are amazingly hot. I want to do the indoor skydiving thing, too.

Venice- I haven't been there in a while. I miss that crazy place!

Congrats on setting up an amazing tour!

[Tom]

Gina Torres - I don't remember which character she played


To jog the memory:

http://www.fireflywiki.org/img/Zoe23.jpg

[blueerica]

Haha... I love overhearing people plan bachelor's parties. *giggle*

[Cadaverous Pallor]

TGIF.

[Prudence]

Since it's officially on the intarwebs, (https://www.pmf.opm.gov/FinalistSortByName.aspx) I'll make this public here, too.

I was named a finalist for a Presidential Management Fellowship. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Management_Fellowship)

It's not a job yet, but I will be attending the job fair in DC this month (you would not believe the deal on a totally SWANKY hotel I got - right in the middle of everything). There are some really interesting opportunities through this program. There are already some postings for jobs that would combine all my interests into one phenomenal career. They're not conventional legal practice, but they would definitely make use of my training, and several are sufficiently "legal-esque" that the experience would likely be seen as an asset if I wanted to transition to practice later. In fact, the DoJ specifically includes those coming out of the PMF program in the list of those who can apply for entry-level positions there.

Anyhow, I'm very thrilled to have made it this far. If I am named as a fellow, it will likely result in my joining the bitter east coaster club; there are positions throughout the country, but most are in DC.

It might lead to a new job and it might not - but it's an excuse for me to finally visit DC.

[alphabassettgrrl]

To jog the memory:

http://www.fireflywiki.org/img/Zoe23.jpg

Her. Oh, yeah. She was my favorite. Apparently I love it when a woman can kick my kiester.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Today I got to experience the second most satisfying part of my job (behind getting to spend a day installing a new piece of server or storage hardware). Found a bug, captured data, worked with a developer to find root cause. It was even my own guess that lead us down the right path. Good day.

[Snowflake]

visible mojo to ya GD, since I'm prevented otherwise.

To bring this back OT, I'm pretty jazzed today, too!

[Alex]

Today I had the most Dilbert/Office Space experience in my 10 year existence within the corporate world.

I don't know if it makes it better or worse that everybody involved knows just how stupid it was and that it had to be done anyway (SOX compliance can kiss my ass until such time as it is fixed to focus on things that actually protect markets and investors).

I could be annoyed but, since it is unlikely to recur, I am actually pretty amused and pleased to have been involved with such perfect (and therefore beautiful in its way) inanity.

[innerSpaceman]

Pru, that's awesome. Especially consideringn the disappointments you've expressed in seeking a cleakship. I really hope this pans out. You deserve something special for your talent and hard work towards a legal (or legal-esque) carreer.

[Gemini Cricket]

This Annie Lennox video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIIudD44o58) makes me totally happy. I don't know why. I think she looks great in it and there's a message and all that.
:)

[€uroMeinke]

SOX compliance can kiss my ass until such time as it is fixed to focus on things that actually protect markets and investors

One of my pet peeves of my workplace is the absurd amount of things justified by "SOx compliance" - No where in SOx is an IT help desk required to keep screen prints of every reported problem, and nowhere does it say you have to keep these permanently - Oh and surprise, there are regulations far more restrictive than SOx that have been around longer than SOx - bah! the next executive briefing I'm going to have everyone fitted for Orange jumpsuits.

Sorry - I'll come back when I have something happy

[BarTopDancer]

The rough draft of my huge paper is done 3 days early! YAY!

[RStar]

Ok, who resurected this depressing thread?




:D ;)

[€uroMeinke]

I HATE dumb traffic signals. Ones that either don't have sensors, or have horribly programmed logic that produces a huge lineup of cars in one direction for minutes at a time while the direction with the green has barely any cars trickling by.

HATE.

They added a turn arrow to the light on Magnolia - now I no longer get backed up on my way to work trying to get to the freeway - yea!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I am, with great caution, very happy to have booked a flight and hotel for Disney World for my birthday. As with the last 2 years I've spent my birthday in the company of friends at Goofy's Kitchen but the opportunity has come up and I will spend #38 in the Magic Kingdom blubbering like a little bitch. ;)

[RStar]

They added a turn arrow to the light on Magnolia - now I no longer get backed up on my way to work trying to get to the freeway - yea!
I think I used that light when I left your house today. Oh, and thanks for the bricks!

[Stan4dSteph]

I booked a train ticket and a hotel for the Cote d'Azur for our long May weekend. :D

[lashbear]

what's the "Golden Coat"? ;)

[lashbear]

Oh, we can TOTALLY swank it up [snip]

[snip] .....tar pit gorgeousness.....[snip]

[snip]......Disney lot Amazingness....[snip]

[snip] Warner tour WOWness...[snip]

[snip]Office...Audra...W00tness....[snip]

[snip]Venice Beach perviness...[snip]

Now we depart for parts Disneylandia!

OK. So now there's ANOTHER reason for us to return. I'll have to force myself.... ;)

and I will spend #38 in the Magic Kingdom blubbering like a little bitch. ;)
Because they'll have lost your luggage on the plane?

[blueerica]

They added a turn arrow to the light on Magnolia - now I no longer get backed up on my way to work trying to get to the freeway - yea!

That's actually awesome. It was bad enough leaving at night - I couldn't imagine trying to leave when there was actually traffic.

Since it's officially on the intarwebs, (https://www.pmf.opm.gov/FinalistSortByName.aspx) I'll make this public here, too.

I was named a finalist for a Presidential Management Fellowship. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Management_Fellowship)

It's not a job yet, but I will be attending the job fair in DC this month (you would not believe the deal on a totally SWANKY hotel I got - right in the middle of everything). There are some really interesting opportunities through this program. There are already some postings for jobs that would combine all my interests into one phenomenal career. They're not conventional legal practice, but they would definitely make use of my training, and several are sufficiently "legal-esque" that the experience would likely be seen as an asset if I wanted to transition to practice later. In fact, the DoJ specifically includes those coming out of the PMF program in the list of those who can apply for entry-level positions there.

Anyhow, I'm very thrilled to have made it this far. If I am named as a fellow, it will likely result in my joining the bitter east coaster club; there are positions throughout the country, but most are in DC.

It might lead to a new job and it might not - but it's an excuse for me to finally visit DC.

YAY Pru!!!

[lindyhop]

I'm off work for a week.:snap: That makes me totally seriously happy.:)

[wolfy999]

I'm going to Company D this afternoon....I'm happy!

[Kevy Baby]

what's the "Golden Coat"? ;)It's like a golden shower except...

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Because they'll have lost your luggage on the plane?

Well, I get overly emotional like the time at Universal's House of Horrors. But you were there to hold me and tell me everything will be alright. ;)


It's like a golden shower except...

Except you wear one of those Corilla DeVille type coates and have to spend the day wearing it soaked in pee.

eew.

[wendybeth]

USH House of Horrors was fun- they kept scaring the crap out of Tori, and Matt introduced me to the Wolfman! (I shook his paw, even).


I just wanted to say I am am a good mood, and it's not even chemically induced! Might have something to do with the fact that I have the next three days off........:cheers:

[lashbear]

Oh, I'm TOTALLY happy now ! .....

....I just got the first 5 seasons of "Bewitched" for $15 per season !! I now have 170 episodes to amuse me.

...should I save it for a rainy day or.....

[Kevy Baby]

Seems as good of a place as any to share this.

We have a wonderful cat. His name is Rufio. If When he is out after hours, when I go looking for him, he happily walks home with me. I do not need to chase him or even offer treats: he just knows it is time to come home.

He is very popular within our condo complex and many people know him. There is this one couple that when they take their evening walk together, will sometimes find Rufio. When they do, they have him follow them to our place. When the door gets knocked on at 9:00 at night, Susan and I look at each other and say "Rufio's home!"

Last night, when I came home at about 10:00, I saw Rufio in the driveway. I rolled down my window and called for him. He saw me and came trotting over to my car to say hello. I told him it was time to come home and drove on to our garage. He trotted along behind me (staying clear of the car). When I got to our garage, he stopped before the garage because he knew I backed into the garage. After I was parked, he crossed over to the walkway and patiently waited for me to get out of the car and close and lock the door. He then followed me into the house.

I love that cat!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Cool kitty!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Never have I been so happy to see a floor.

So happy.

[CoasterMatt]

Somebody bought a print of one of my rollercoaster images - WOOHOO!

[BarTopDancer]

Never have I been so happy to see a floor.

So happy.

Were you eating your meals here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=451569&in_page_id=1770)?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Soccer today ruled. Absolutely ideal weather, and I was on my game. Good decision making, good passes, solid defense. Every once in a while I go out there and it appears like I know what I'm doing. Good day.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I'm happy I got my reservations for dining at WDW! I am pleased!

[BarTopDancer]

Last day of the semester is on Friday. I've already completed work for 2 classes.

One grade came back. I am quite pleased with it.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 semesters to go!

[Tref]

I have learned I was over-feeding my turtle by about four to one. I have since cut back on his feedings though now Texaco seems sad. He gives me looks that seem to say, "Why you no feed me? You no love Texaco no more?"

[Capt Jack]

any way to spread the feedings over the day so he eats more often, just not quite as much?

poor Tex

[alphabassettgrrl]

Left in school this semester:
one project
one small assignment
two final exams
one week of class

And then it's cruise time!!!

[Prudence]

Someone actually called to check references. I'd not made it to that stage yet in this particular multi-year job hunt. Hmmmm.....

[CoasterMatt]

I had the most awesome time at the Mae Shi concert last night.
I also got a light sensitive sound governor, which is now my absolute favorite electronic toy- and even cooler, I can mod it!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm still glowing with Coachella happiness

[Not Afraid]

coachella hasn't worn off yet and i got another dose of happiness by seeing ultimo vez at ucla tonight. yay. happy.

[BarTopDancer]

Quite happy with my grades this semester.

[Prudence]

Attention world:

Prudence has passed the Washington State Bar Exam.


You are now on notice.

[Not Afraid]

YAY PRU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chernabog]

Yay Prudence, very well done!!!

Now move down here and pass the CA bar so we can start a firm together, I'm so sick of my current job :D

But, to keep this thread on track... I LEAVE FOR ORLANDO IN 5 days!!! yeehaw!

[Deebs]

Attention world:
Prudence has passed the Washington State Bar Exam.


Congratulations!

[Moonliner]

Attention world:

Prudence has passed the Washington State Bar Exam.


You are now on notice.

Bravo!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Congrats Pru!

[CoasterMatt]

YAY PRUDENCE!!!!

:cheers: :cheers: Do some celebrating, you've earned it! :cheers: :cheers:

[BarTopDancer]

WAY TO GO PRU!!!!!!!!!

[CoasterMatt]

I'm totally happy, that I've got my room rearranged and looking (and feeling) much better

The mirror under the monitor and keyboard is gonna look great once I finish installing the sparkly lights

[katiesue]

Yay Pru!!!!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

Congrats, Pru!
:)

[innerSpaceman]

Coolness, Pru.


Pure coolness. :snap:

[CoasterMatt]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/MyRoomWEB.jpg
I'm so stoked that I cleaned my room :)

[Morrigoon]

Yay Pru!

[lashbear]

Matt, I like the multi-colour light in the corner. What is it ?

[CoasterMatt]

I've got a lava lamp, and a projector that puts out spinning flowery/starburst looking patterns - I'll get a video and put it up tomorrow (I need to get some sleeps).

:)

[Moonliner]

Pineapple Julius.

*Yummy*

[CoasterMatt]

Matt, I like the multi-colour light in the corner. What is it ?

Here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01FSQn0zAXI) a video that shows the effect pretty well (along with my super fun noise toy)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Hello from the new MacBook Pro! I can't believe it's true, but it is the first time that we've had two fully-working computers while cohabitating. Now we can post on LoT at the same time, instead of standing over each other waiting for the computer. (And, now I can actually work at a coffee shop without being laughed at - I had been using a very very old bright orange clamshell mac laptop from... oh, probably 1999 or so.) Woo, and hoo.

[blueerica]

Woo and hoo, indeed!

[lashbear]

Here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01FSQn0zAXI) a video that shows the effect pretty well (along with my super fun noise toy)
I would love that projector for my place !!!!!!!!!!!

Does the sound generator respond to light levels ? It seemed to. :D

[Ghoulish Delight]

When? When will I learn - do NOT wear my most snug-fitting shoes on Thursdays. An hour of running around in soccer cleats = swelled feet. :mad:

[Gemini Cricket]

When? When will I learn - do NOT wear my most snug-fitting shoes on Thursdays. An hour of running around in soccer cleats = swelled feet. :mad:
Say, listen here, fella. Drop the other shoe, will ya? This here's the Serious Happy Thread. Your angry shenanigans ain't welcome here, see?
Happy. See? ---> :)
Happier still ---> :D
Happy ain't just a character in Death of a Salesman, see?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ooops

[Gemini Cricket]

Ooops
Get happy, Chappy!
:D


Sorry about your feet, GD.
:(

[Not Afraid]

I think I have started my vacation. I just woke up from a nap.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Sentences that make me smile (when uttered by myself):

"Sorry, can't help you, I'll be on vacation until Wednesday."

:D :birdy: :cheers:

[Morrigoon]

It's FRIDAY!

Oh, and Warren Buffett says buy stock.

[Capt Jack]

racing tonite!!
totally 'effing testosteronishly happy! now if I could just gtf outta here

http://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/drive.gifhttp://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/dragtree.gifhttp://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/drive.gif

[Kevy Baby]

Oh, and Warren Buffett says buy stock.Berkshire Hathaway stock (http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=BRK-A) (Buffett's company) is up $5,850.00 to $119,000 PER SHARE.

Buy two (shares): they're small.

[Isaac]

Arwin just have me his phone number

:)

[Kevy Baby]

What's an Arwin?

[Isaac]

A young asian guy that lives between Carson, CA & El Paso TX and likes guys w/ facial hair.

:)

[Kevy Baby]

Cool! Good luck!

[MouseWife]

racing tonite!!
totally 'effing testosteronishly happy! now if I could just gtf outta here

http://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/drive.gifhttp://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/dragtree.gifhttp://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/drive.gif


Where would this racing be?

[Capt Jack]

local 1/8th mile drags. they run them on a pair of tracks they set up in the stadium parking lot. www.RaceLegal.com a program to keep folks from street racing and give them a place to get that "need for speed" out of their system in a good, legal, SDPD supported way.

every other week or so depending on the stadium schedule.

it was a great night. 4/0 win/loss on the night, even against some cars MUCH faster than my own (gotta love the big red bulb...on their side). no records set or trophy's won, but a good night of racing none the less.

:D

[DreadPirateRoberts]

congratulations on your wins.

[MouseWife]

That sounds cool!!

And, yes, congrats!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I like that there's a place to go for racing so they don't have to do it on the street. A couple of my coworkers race their car on a track; I think they go to Pomona. And congrats on a good night of racing!

[Chernabog]

So my bf and I finally popped our "I Love You" cherries last night.

Yeah, that sounds dirty, but it's actually kinda sweet. :)

[Kevy Baby]

local 1/8th mile drags. they run them on a pair of tracks they set up in the stadium parking lot.In case anyone else was curious, it is at Qualcomm stadium.

[Betty]

So my bf and I finally popped our "I Love You" cherries last night.

Yeah, that sounds dirty, but it's actually kinda sweet. :)

Awwwww... that IS sweet. :snap:

[JWBear]

So my bf and I finally popped our "I Love You" cherries last night.

Yeah, that sounds dirty, but it's actually kinda sweet. :)

And here I would have though you popped all your cherries years ago! :evil:

[Isaac]

I have a date Friday night

:D

[wendybeth]

With 'likes facial hair' guy?

Have fun, Isaac!

[Isaac]

Had a fun team lunch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/cruisin.jpg

with our former co-worker, Kamini

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/isaacandkamini.jpg

and I won an award for teamwork

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/award102208.jpg

:)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Congrats, Isaac!

[Gemini Cricket]

Congrats, Isaac!
:)

[innerSpaceman]

TeeHee, I'm happy for my ex, Isaac.

[cirquelover]

Congrats on the award Isaac!

[innerSpaceman]

(I meant the date, not the award ... he's always getting praise at work, not always getting lucky in love. He deserves both.)

[Isaac]

Ugh.

So, Arwin wants to go see a movie but I think the only movie I'd see of the new releases is (gasp)
High School Musical 3, despite the fact I've never seen the previous films.

BELLEH5: response ?


**nervous and excited**

[RStar]

Good job Issac!

I love the gas sign on the wall behind you in the picture!!

[Isaac]

So Arwin got nervous & nearly backed out of our date. He decided to go through w/ it but then got stuck in traffic on the 91. As I waited for him @ the GardenWalk, he drove past and ended up @ another theater somewhere in Orange (I think). So he calls & asks me to wave but he doesn't see me. Then he asks if I was @ the Century Theater (which I was not). So then I sorta guided him back to Anaheim & to the GardenWalk. By the time he arrived he was right on the dot..........two hours late. He wanted to see a movie but the box office closed 5 minutes before he arrived. So we went downstairs to the bowling alley called 300 and played few games. I won each one. We had fun, though he said he didn't want to play against me again cause he was tired of losing. I parked in the DLR Timon lot, so we walked slowly from GardenWalk to the Timon Lot. Once I got to my car, I gave him a ride back to his & demonstrated SYNC (btw: I love my car). So after I dropped him off back @ the GW parking garage, I turned around but accidentally drove over part of a concrete divider. No damage done but we both got a laugh. As I was on the 5 fwy he called me and asked if there were any restaurants open cause he was hungry & missed dinner. So I told him about the Denny's on Katella. So then he asked me if I was interested in joining him. I was 2 minutes from my apartment at this time. So of course, I turned around and drove to Denny's. I arrived only a minute after he had been seated. We definitely have similar food & drink tastes. He was quite happy that I was a fan of Dr Pepper. As we ate our meals, I did a Chaplin imitation for him, using two toothpicks and two pieces of sausage. I followed it up w/ two toothpicks and two french fries (he said I had to use a potato to do it right). We both laughed a lot. Throughout the mean he had his sandles off & was gently kickin my legs in a playful manner. When we left he hugged me & pressed his cheek against mine firmly. He called me about 8 minutes later & thanked me for this evening and asked if we could do this again. I said absolutely.

:)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Sounds like a winner! :)

[Gemini Cricket]

Isaac,
:snap:
Awesome!

[MouseWife]

It sounds like a great first date. Who wants punctuality? ;)

The fact that it happened and kept going...:snap:

Damn, I do not remember the last time I had coffee at 3 a.m. :coffee:

[Prudence]

Yay! Unpacked a whole row of boxes from the living room! I'm so happy! there's a whole new swath of floor! Happy dance!

[libraryvixen]

:) I love first date stories!

[belleh5]

So Arwin got nervous & nearly backed out of our date. He decided to go through w/ it but then got stuck in traffic on the 91. As I waited for him @ the GardenWalk, he drove past and ended up @ another theater somewhere in Orange (I think). So he calls & asks me to wave but he doesn't see me. Then he asks if I was @ the Century Theater (which I was not). So then I sorta guided him back to Anaheim & to the GardenWalk. By the time he arrived he was right on the dot..........two hours late. He wanted to see a movie but the box office closed 5 minutes before he arrived. So we went downstairs to the bowling alley called 300 and played few games. I won each one. We had fun, though he said he didn't want to play against me again cause he was tired of losing. I parked in the DLR Timon lot, so we walked slowly from GardenWalk to the Timon Lot. Once I got to my car, I gave him a ride back to his & demonstrated SYNC (btw: I love my car). So after I dropped him off back @ the GW parking garage, I turned around but accidentally drove over part of a concrete divider. No damage done but we both got a laugh. As I was on the 5 fwy he called me and asked if there were any restaurants open cause he was hungry & missed dinner. So I told him about the Denny's on Katella. So then he asked me if I was interested in joining him. I was 2 minutes from my apartment at this time. So of course, I turned around and drove to Denny's. I arrived only a minute after he had been seated. We definitely have similar food & drink tastes. He was quite happy that I was a fan of Dr Pepper. As we ate our meals, I did a Chaplin imitation for him, using two toothpicks and two pieces of sausage. I followed it up w/ two toothpicks and two french fries (he said I had to use a potato to do it right). We both laughed a lot. Throughout the mean he had his sandles off & was gently kickin my legs in a playful manner. When we left he hugged me & pressed his cheek against mine firmly. He called me about 8 minutes later & thanked me for this evening and asked if we could do this again. I said absolutely.

:)

I'm so happy for you!!! I'm so glad you had a great time. He wanted to see HSM3?? He's my new BFF!! Maybe you can see HSM3 on your next date!! Don't worry I will send you HSM & HSM2 ASAP:evil:

[bewitched]

Awesome, Issac!

And Prudence, if you would like to come to my house and organize, I will happily change the sheets in the guest room. :D

[Prudence]

And Prudence, if you would like to come to my house and organize, I will happily change the sheets in the guest room. :D

I said "unpacked". Organization has yet to occur. Nor, perhaps, will it ever.

[Kevy Baby]

In our house, we just leave things packed. Better chance for organization that way.

[innerSpaceman]

My place now looks as if I just moved in, and I don't expect to be reorganized much before Thanksgiving ... and early December seems more likely.

[Snowflake]

My place now looks as if I just moved in, and I don't expect to be reorganized much before Thanksgiving ... and early December seems more likely.

If I send you a plane ticket.......:D ???

[Betty]

What a fun time. I loved this part

Throughout the mean he had his sandles off & was gently kickin my legs in a playful manner. When we left he hugged me & pressed his cheek against mine firmly.

But I read that as chest not cheek. Still sounds like fun though. The bowling part - yeah - when you lose over and over - not so much fun. Arwen, you'll just have to find something you can beat him at (or with? lol).

[JWBear]

I just scored a vintage Shiny Brite Tree-Topper with the original box on Ebay! Yay me!!

[Andrew]

I just scored a vintage Shiny Brite Tree-Topper with the original box on Ebay! Yay me!!
NRFB?

[Moonliner]

I just scored a vintage Shiny Brite Tree-Topper with the original box on Ebay! Yay me!!

I had no idea what a "Shiny brite Tree-topper" was.

So of course I Googled it (since you aren't Kevy).
And now I know.

A Shiny Brite Tree-Topper is what's been on top of my family Christmas longer than I can remember.

Congrats to you! May it help make your tree as merry as mine!

[Snowflake]

I just scored a vintage Shiny Brite Tree-Topper with the original box on Ebay! Yay me!!

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

[Snowflake]

I'm giddy, expecting goodies in the mail. My Dell is shipping Friday!

[Gemini Cricket]

NRFB?
Hee hee. I had to look that up.

Never Removed From the Box

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

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