Sooooo.....

[innerSpaceman]

Must...resist.

If anyone's shopping for a TV, Fry's is selling a 52" Samsung 1080P LCD for $1300 with free shipping. We've been really happy with the Samsung we have, and CNET (http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln46a550/4505-6482_7-32815315.html?tag=mncol;txt) gives this one (well, it's the 46" version, but same product line) a good review. And $1300 is about $150 cheaper than anywhere else I can find it.

Just sayin'...

I hate you.

[Deebs]

I could go on, but Im getting pissed off again just thinking about it.

You can't imagine how sorry I am right now that I asked!
Bad memories. :mad: I don't know which incident is the most offensive, but I'm gonna go with the property damage/fist fight. And I can tell you that I will never shop at Fry's based on what I've read here.

yes, I tend to hold grudges

Please say you won't hold it against me for bringing it up. My cheese will be sad.

[Kevy Baby]

resealing damaged goods then selling them as new

scavenging parts from one box to complete another, then selling the incomplete reboxed item as new and complete, then accusing me of fraudTwo examples of the White Label of Death

[Morrigoon]

Fry's often has good deals on inkjet photo paper. Usually when I've gone (which ceased when I stopped living anywhere near it) that's what I've gone for.

[katiesue]

So this morning we're driving to school and George Michael's "I want your sex" comes on the radio. After a minute I get this -

Madz- ohhh I get this song now. Ewwwww that's disgusting.

Then I picked her up from school this afternoon to go to the Orthodontist and she tells me-

Madz - Mom I had that song stuck in my head all day. And that is NOT a song you want stuck in your head.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm ready for my new shiny 'puter to show up.

Waiting.

Waiting sucks.

[Not Afraid]

Awwww, Scruffy is CUTE!

[BarTopDancer]

So this morning we're driving to school and George Michael's "I want your sex" comes on the radio. After a minute I get this -

Madz- ohhh I get this song now. Ewwwww that's disgusting.

Then I picked her up from school this afternoon to go to the Orthodontist and she tells me-

Madz - Mom I had that song stuck in my head all day. And that is NOT a song you want stuck in your head.

Hey Kevy! Be sure to add this to Maddyfandotcom

[Stan4dSteph]

GD talks about a TV, and it's all oooh, ahhhh. I actually bought one today and no one cares. :p

[Morrigoon]

Was somebody looking for challah bread in Orange County? Trader Joe's is carrying it.

(Or was it kosher-for-passover Coke? I haven't found that yet)

[katiesue]

GD talks about a TV, and it's all oooh, ahhhh. I actually bought one today and no one cares. :p

I care - congratulations on your jump to HD :D

[Capt Jack]

Please say you won't hold it against me for bringing it up. My cheese will be sad.

oh lord no.
its all good
and most of it was many.....many moons ago

hmm, better add one more 'many' to that
but homey totally deserved the a$$ whoopin he got.:evil:

[CoasterMatt]

I got to smash a plasma tv at work today. On the clock.

[wendybeth]

Awwww, Scruffy is CUTE!

Yeah, he is , isn't he? I was soooooo incredibly worried about him. He usually is very aloof and only loves up to mom, but he couldn't get enough of us- especially Tori. Total snugglebug. Bobbi's son Nick is really excited to have a new kitty, and I think Scruffy will be happy in his new home. I really can't stress how relieved I was to find him safe and sound- I feel a bazillion times better now. I'd bring him to our house in a heartbeat, but Samwise would NOT be happy about it and he'd make Scruffy's life miserable.

[Not Afraid]

Doesn't Bobbi have a kitty at home? I bet they will be best friends in no time.

[wendybeth]

Yeah, Bobbi does have a kitty. She's very petite, but an absolute terrorist. She is sweet one second, then the next she's got her claws stuck in your leg. She is probably not going to like having another cat around, but she'll adjust.

[Morrigoon]

Sounds like my brother's cat, Mouse. Except for the part about being a nice kitty ;)

When my brother rescued another stray (or rather, the stray moved in on him and opted to remain), Mouse chased him up an armoire. After about 3 days of establishing dominance, Gabby came down and now there's perfect peace between them. So I guess cats adjust.

[3894]

You mean, we lived in the same state, we could have met? We could have shopped?? Splutter....

Aw, how nice you are! :cool: I do put in an occasional appearance in the Bay Area to see my sister, brother, and my spiritual home, the Stanford Shopping Center.

[cirquelover]

Speaking of TVs, I bought the woot.com deal today. Sony Bravia 32". I don't have a big apartment, so this is the right size for me for now. Finally getting an HDTV! Yay!


So now you have to upgrade your cable to HD. We did in December and the boys are having a great time with their new channels. We have some new music channel and I'm constantly finding new concerts recorded on the DVR.



Sadly I have problems with all the new settings and buttons.

Enjoy your new tv!

[Moonliner]

Speaking of TVs, I bought the woot.com deal today. Sony Bravia 32". I don't have a big apartment, so this is the right size for me for now. Finally getting an HDTV! Yay!

Excellent new toy! I'm sure you will enjoy it.

FYI, here is a link to a distance chart (http://hdguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/hdtv_distance_chart.pdf)that will help you get the most from your new set.

[Scrooge McSam]

Sooo...

What's the buzz out there on Grand Californian Villas? Any?

I was just trying to make December reservations at my home resort, hoping to swap into the GCVillas 5 months out.

Bay Lake Tower's GONE for all my dates this use year.

Of course as I left to ponder this dilemna the reservation lines closed.

<fingers drumming>

I'm thinking with 2 new resorts at WDW, 1 of them already full for my dates, the one new resort at GC's gonna be mobbed.

In any case, I want some Christmas shiny at the Land this year.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Subway Art Gallery Opening (http://improveverywhere.com/2009/03/18/subway-art-gallery-opening/#more-827)

[Betty]

So my grandma had a cough that wouldn't go away and my uncle took her to see the dr. Her heart was beating at 33-34 bpm! She was taken to the emergency room... and is supposed to get a pacemaker tonight or tomorrow.

Please keep her in your thoughts. Everything is going to be okay.

Right? :(

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, in my thoughts she will be okay, and I'll keep it that way. Best best and best.

[~MS~]

Sending postive vibes your grammys way!

[Tom]

Everything is going to be okay.

Right? :(

Yes.

My dad got a pacemaker a few years ago. It's been a great help to him.

[Not Afraid]

Good thoughts for your Grandmother.

[€uroMeinke]

Subway Art Gallery Opening (http://improveverywhere.com/2009/03/18/subway-art-gallery-opening/#more-827)

Dude, and you don't like Duchamp?

[Kevy Baby]

Soooo....

I am a bachelor for the nest few days. Anybody wanna play?

[CoasterMatt]

Soooo....

I am a bachelor for the nest few days. Anybody wanna play?

I've got beer, powertools, and easy access to dangerous fireworks, how's that work for ya?

[BarTopDancer]

I wanna play with Matt's toys!

[Disneyphile]

Soooo....

I am a bachelor for the nest few days. Anybody wanna play?
Play with what? :evil:

[Morrigoon]

So apparently it's not enough to follow woot on twitter during a woot-off. They have a separate ID, not surprisingly named wootoff, which you need to follow to get the updates for each new item. They've sold some cool stuff today, pity I can't buy any of it, but it's been fun to see the randomness. Everything from Sony Vaio laptops to Star Wars bobble heads, to airbeds.

[Morrigoon]

A friend of mine linked to this neat wiki article on Norouz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norouz), a Zoroastrian spring holiday that just passed. Since none of us (afaik) celebrate it, thought you might be interested in reading about it.

[wendybeth]

Play with what? :evil:

You just had to ask.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh hell, I totally forgot about the woot off. Probably a good thing for my productivity yesterday.

[Kevy Baby]

Play with what? :evil:I'm open to suggestions

[Betty]

No surgery for Grandma yet. They didn't get her into a room until 1am... didn't feed her dinner because they weren't sure when the surgery would happen. bah!

[Not Afraid]

I guess Chris will be a batchelor this weekend too. I just got a last minute overnight order.

[Prudence]

So.....anyone here interested in day hikes around the socal area? I'm not up to doing more strenuous hikes yet so the Rat needs company.

[Morrigoon]

Dude, where was this toy when I was a little tomboy?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5223239

[Kevy Baby]

Dude, where was this toy when I was a little tomboy?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5223239
Tonka has always had stuff like that

[Snowflake]

Tonka has always had stuff like that

And here's a cool online Tonka museum (http://www.tonkatoys.com/Tonka%20Museum.html).

[innerSpaceman]

I'm up for SoCal day hikes.


No idea what the wootoff was, but it sounds like I escaped with $ intact.

[Disneyphile]

I guess Chris will be a batchelor this weekend too. I just got a last minute overnight order.Be careful if it's from a guy named Kevy who wants you to tend to his pet snake. ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm up for SoCal day hikes.


No idea what the wootoff was, but it sounds like I escaped with $ intact.
Good news, it's still going on!

[Kevy Baby]

What exactly is the difference between "standard" Woot and a Wootoff?

Is it just that the latter has several a day, seemingly smaller batches of stuff that are available until sold out?

[Andrew]

Is it just that the latter has several a day, seemingly smaller batches of stuff that are available until sold out?
Yes, that's it exactly.

[Morrigoon]

Yeah. Basically, regular Woot is "One Deal, One Day". When they have a Woot-off, presumably they're selling their remaining stock from each of those one-day-only deals in a marathon of "while supplies last" deals. One at a time, but in quick succession.

[Disneyphile]

So, there's a raven on our patio fence. He/she is making the oddest noise - sounds like a little child saying "Ma-ma" or "Neh-neh". It fluffs its feathers every time it sounds.

Mating call maybe?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

He was sent by the haunted mansion. They miss you. :)

[Morrigoon]

Wow, the mythology surrounding ravens (http://www.advancenet.net/jscole/morrigan.htm) is interesting.
By being able to travel from this world to the next, the raven symbolizes the power of healing - but the type of healing that comes about through a radical confrontation with the unconscious, with the hidden, with the Shadow...

(I was hoping to find some link between ravens and fertility, given the "mama" sound, and the connection to Morrigan, but it looks like they're more linked to battle and change. So much for the joke I was planning to make.)

[blueerica]

So, I think we're headed to Twin Falls this weekend. Should be lovely.

[Not Afraid]

Woot=What?

[JWBear]

I just made a chocolate malted. Mmmmmmm...

[Ghoulish Delight]

So I'm listening to a live performance of the Decemberists' upcoming album. I've thus far been entirely unimpressed with their previous stuff.

This is ENTIRELY different. I'm about 1/3 of the way into the performance and I'm undecided if that means it's good. But it IS different, and that's a huge step in the right direction as their previous stuff was just more of the same droney indie band crud.

[Kevy Baby]

Woot=What?It's not Monty Python or Blazing Saddles

[cirquelover]

I just made a chocolate malted. Mmmmmmm...


That does sound yummy. We'll be right over;)

[Disneyphile]

Dammit. I hate freak-outs/anxiety/excitement that cause creative blocks.

I picked up a quick job to make three animated web banners and I'm stuck.

I'm very excited that someone already wants to pay me for animations, and I'm excited about the job, because they have an awesome network, and I will already have some portfolio stuff and new clients before the semester even ends.

So, caught up in my excitement, I'm looking at their website and logo and product, and I'm just hitting a massive roadblock. ACK!

[Moonliner]

Dammit. I hate freak-outs/anxiety/excitement that cause creative blocks.

I picked up a quick job to make three animated web banners and I'm stuck.

I'm very excited that someone already wants to pay me for animations, and I'm excited about the job, because they have an awesome network, and I will already have some portfolio stuff and new clients before the semester even ends.

So, caught up in my excitement, I'm looking at their website and logo and product, and I'm just hitting a massive roadblock. ACK!

Have you tried hallucinogens?


If you don't have any handy, I've found that sitting too close to the TV while watching Roger Rabbit cranked up nice and loud has much the same effect.

[Kevy Baby]

Have you tried hallucinogens?


If you don't have any handy, I've found that sitting too close to the TV while watching Roger Rabbit cranked up nice and loud has much the same effect.Well that explains a few things...

[Moonliner]

Sooo....

I'm having trouble accepting that is not some kind of hoax...

Introducing the "Hotelicopter" (http://hotelicopter.com/) part helicopter, part hotel, completely stupid.

[CoasterMatt]

I recommend X2, and a six pack of Jolt Cola

[JWBear]

We just had dinner theater. Three cop cars pulled-up in front of the white trash neighbor's house. They frog-marched out the neighbor's 20 yo son and his friend, sat them on the curb, and grilled them for 15-20 minutes. It had something to do with the expired (for 2 years) Tennessee license plates and drivers license. We were hoping he'd get hauled off to jail - as we watched from the comfort of our kitchen table - but alas, no.

In retrospect, it's for the best. The parents and the 10 yo brother are off somewhere in their trashy motor home. (The peace and quiet have been heaven!) If they had arrested the older son, then the rest of the family would have come home... then again, knowing them, maybe not.

[Deebs]

Three cop cars pulled-up in front of the white trash neighbor's house.

Wow, just like an episode of COPS.

[JWBear]

No. No nudity, and no puking.

[cirquelover]

Sooo....

I'm having trouble accepting that is not some kind of hoax...

Introducing the "Hotelicopter" (http://hotelicopter.com/) part helicopter, part hotel, completely stupid.


So you fly around to different airports and sleep in the helicopter, umm ok :rolleyes:

[CoasterMatt]

Not for the squeamish- but this picture had me laughing till I nearly puked last night

Don't yell at me if you click on this picturehttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/93-roller-coaster-bad.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, caught up in my excitement, I'm looking at their website and logo and product, and I'm just hitting a massive roadblock. ACK!
Stop looking, start making. Doesn't have to be good, doesn't even have to be directly for the project. But just get started making something, you'll get past it.

[Morrigoon]

I remember that I really like my chocolate chip cookie recipe, but sometimes I forget just how MUCH I like it. Sitting here, days later, polishing off the last of the cookies, and they're still nom.

[Deebs]

Not for the squeamish- but this picture had me laughing till I nearly puked last night

And it was from laughing that you almost puked?? The poor guy sitting next to him! And I was upset because someone spilled Pepsi on me at the movies today!

[€uroMeinke]

I guess Chris will be a batchelor this weekend too. I just got a last minute overnight order.

I'm having a martini if anyone would care to join me

[Capt Jack]

mmm...no, thank you. an absynth would be grand however

[Deebs]

I'm having a martini if anyone would care to join me

mmm...no, thank you. an absynth would be grand however

Why are you guys so far away from me right now? I was just lamenting about drinking alone!
(http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=275607&postcount=4101)

I've never tried absynth and I would love a martini.

[€uroMeinke]

mmm...no, thank you. an absynth would be grand however

How about a Bombay Hotel Turf Cocktail? Gin, Vermouth, a splash of Absinthe and Marachino, and a dash of bitters?

[CoasterMatt]

New Mexico Pale Ale here.

[Not Afraid]

Fuzzy Water and pugs here.

[lashbear]

mmm...no, thank you. an absynth would be grand however
Yeah... "Absinthe makes the Tart grow fonder"....

How about a Bombay Hotel Turf Cocktail? Gin, Vermouth, a splash of Absinthe and Marachino, and a dash of bitters?
We would like to order one of those for the night we get back from Cambria, please. :D

[Morrigoon]

If I was even remotely in the mood for alcohol, I'd totally break out the amaretto and join you guys in a drink.

[€uroMeinke]

Yeah... "Absinthe makes the Tart grow fonder"....


We would like to order one of those for the night we get back from Cambria, please. :D

I'll note it in the secret spreadsheet

[cirquelover]

I'm having a Rumplemintz and cocoa, heavy on the Rumple. Glad to hear I'm not drinking alone at least!

[Disneyphile]

I am SO stuffed. The tri-tip literally turned out perfect on the grill. We ate over half of it. *burp* We sliced in and the juices came pouring out. Soooo damned tasty!

And, the baked potatoes were almost the size of the plate. Unfortunately, those took almost 2 hours in the oven because of their size. The tri-tip was cooked to a perfect medium rare in only 20 minutes.

I normally don't like to stuff myself, but this meal was worth the lethargy. We feel totally sedated, and very happy that we're not vegetarian. (Yes, it really was *that* good.)

I should go roll myself to bed now.

Oh, and I got some insight about my visit from the raven from a friend who is very spiritually connected with them. She said it was a messenger - someone checking up on me to see how I'm doing. It's kinda weird, really.

[tracilicious]

First single Friday night in a long time. This is boring.

[€uroMeinke]

First single Friday night in a long time. This is boring.

Have a cocktail

[Morrigoon]

You know, for such a simple image, it sure is taking forever to create according to shirt.woot derby guidelines. Plus they want three versions of the image, including one that's broken out by layers for each color in the image. And after all this, my design probably sucks so I doubt it'll get voted up.

But what the hell, I had an idea that fit their theme...

[Morrigoon]

Okay, I got my entry uploaded. And they provided a convenient URL to beg for votes :)

Vote for my design here (http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=29780) (pleeeeeeeeease?)

The theme was "music". (The shirt is a reference to Cherry Pie by Poison, in case that wasn't immediately obvious, which is should be. And no, I'm not a huge fan of the song, just of slipping in pi puns whenever possible.)

[Prudence]

I thought Warrant did Cherry Pie, but Google seems to think otherwise. Odd. And now I've revealed information that could be used against me.

Why no, of course I was never a huge hair band fan. And I absolutely do NOT still have all those cassettes in the garage.

[Chernabog]

How do you vote? Do you need to register first?

[CoasterMatt]

You have to have made a purchase at any of the Woot shops first :(

[Disneyphile]

I thought Warrant did Cherry Pie, but Google seems to think otherwise.That is strange, because it shows up in Warrant's discography (http://www.google.com/musica?aid=CWyrsajMP1H&ei=5lrOSY2pB4GAtgO62KmiAw&sa=X&oi=music&ct=result), but not Poison's. :confused:

Ah, this might explain the confusion: one of Poison's members contributed to the album (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Pie_(album)).

Cute design though! :)

[wolfy999]

So I made reservations for the Celebration BBQ at Big Thunder Ranch for Mother's Day (3PM). Looking forward to seeing what it's like.

Anyone else want to join the Wolfpack?

[Andrew]

Voted up!

[Drince88]

I got a summons for Jury Duty Thursday night. Delivered in person by a guy with a badge (but not in a uniform)!

Fortunately, my Parish has a 1 day/1 trial system - so if I have to go in on my day, I'm good for 2 years, even if I don't get selected for a jury.

[RStar]

I got a summons for Jury Duty Thursday night. Delivered in person by a guy with a badge (but not in a uniform)!

Fortunately, my Parish has a 1 day/1 trial system - so if I have to go in on my day, I'm good for 2 years, even if I don't get selected for a jury.

That's so strange. Here we get mail, not a live summons....

[blueerica]

So... I just bought a new car... Not my car, but same color (http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/94525/2008-Mazdaspeed3-i008.jpg) Mazda Speed 3.

YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9tN4kJXBe0)

[Deebs]

Yippee! Congratulations on your new car, how very exciting and fun. Looks awesome. And black is so cool!

[Not Afraid]

YAY! New cars abounding!

I got mine washed today. ;)

[ToriBear]

Ugh!! It's snowing....AGAIN! And just when we were getting such nice warm weather.... :mad:

[BarTopDancer]

Hooray for new car!!!

I'm gonna come visit it soon.

[Betty]

Grandma got her pacemaker implant and is recovering pretty well I guess. She's pretty sleepy/tired but her wound is healing up nicely.

Got our tax refund and I'm finally getting new tires. Yay!

[Drince88]

Ugh!! It's snowing....AGAIN! And just when we were getting such nice warm weather.... :mad:
UGG, I feel your pain. I had to turn on the heat again (it's only 65F here right now - and only 46%RH- that'd probably seem humid to you, Tori (I used to live in Tri-Cities, so I'm familiar with your climate) - but it's downright dry around here.)

Grandma got her pacemaker implant and is recovering pretty well I guess. She's pretty sleepy/tired but her wound is healing up nicely.

Got our tax refund and I'm finally getting new tires. Yay!

Wow, two good things in one post. Glad to hear your Granma is doing better. Pacemakers are amazing devices!

[blueerica]

So, I posted I got a new car, and I did. It's awesome, and best of all I got a fantastic deal on it. Better yet, the car really retains value, so I didn't feel too bad about whatever depreciation there would be. Besides, we got it down to what it would be to buy it used, according to KBB. But, it's a stick, and while I drove one for years, I'm rusty, and this baby has more power than I've handled in a long time. No big deal unless it randomly starts snowing, right?

So, this morning, I woke up around 9:30 to howling winds. Looked outside to remind myself of the beauty of my car. I went back to sleep thinking happy thoughts of the great driving that would happen later today. I woke up again at 11:00... There has to be three inches of snow out there. WTF???????

Not fair!!!

So, ToriBear, I feel your pain. I really, really do.

And Betty, grats! I wasn't able to mojo you, so here's your VM.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Awesome Erica! I've not driven the Speed version. I bet it's a hella fun car to drive, enjoy! :)

[Prudence]

Yesterday was full of fun. Birthday party, 80z All Stars, and inadvertently naming the Rat's penis. What more could you want from a day?

[Kevy Baby]

Susan got snowed on today too. Somewhere on the I-5 in very Northern CA (they started in Yreka this morning).

[cirquelover]

Well if she's continuing up I-5, it's beautiful and sunny up here. It was bitter cold this morning though. I'm sure if there'd been precipitation it would have been snowing.

It sounds like everyone is having good news, what with new cars and a Grandma feeling better. I was ready for a good day and finding out I'm heading South did it for me, so I'm glad others are doing good as well.

[CoasterMatt]

We booked the rooms for the last part of our big Orlando journey today- nearly $100 off the normal rate per night, which oughtta help pay for a nice dinner.

[3894]

So, ToriBear, I feel your pain. I really, really do.


And I feel yours. A new dusting of snow arrived overnight.

Otherwise, awesome weekend. We went to a performance of a Chicago dance troup called Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. Good gawsh a'mighty, what a tremendous performance!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Congrats on your new car!

Yay for good news about your grandma!

My morning involved a lovely mountan bike ride and a not-so-lovely crash. I didn't even get a chance to roll away from the bike. Nothing serious, just some annoying bits that'll hurt for a few days.

[Kevy Baby]

Well if she's continuing up I-5, it's beautiful and sunny up here. It was bitter cold this morning though. I'm sure if there'd been precipitation it would have been snowing.She is driving South: helping her sister move from Portland to San Diego. They will be staying in beautiful downtown Lebec, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=lebec,+california,+ca&sll=34.803937,-118.861084&sspn=0.157867,0.30899&ie=UTF8&ll=34.842241,-118.865161&spn=0.004931,0.009656&t=h&z=17) tonight.

[Deebs]

Sorry to hear about all the snow, particularly for Erica since she was looking forward to spinning her new wheels. I miss driving a stick. Except for driving in heavy freeway traffic, it was much more fun!

It is sunny and windy here, but the wind is quite gusty and I just noticed a fence picket is down in the backyard.

Betty, so glad your Grams is feeling better with the pacemaker.

Prudence, your weekend sounds, um, eventful and fun.

CM and MMG, excellent deal on your accommodations.

Jump Rhythm Jazz Project sounds fabulous, I'd love to see that show.

KB, that is exactly why I wish I had a sister. I'm sure she'd help me move!

ABG, I'm so sorry you crashed! Hope you feel better soon.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Congrats to Erika! New cars are awesome. :cool:

[Betty]

Mmmmm....mojito....

Why have I never ventured into mojitos before now?

[Morrigoon]

Alex told me that the reason he doesn't take me with him when he goes to the store is because I "cause spending". A point I fervently denied. I went with him to the Mac store. He walked out with a new MacBook Pro.

Doh.

(But, to be fair, my mouse connection saved him 8% off the purchase price!)

[Kevy Baby]

KB, that is exactly why I wish I had a sister. I'm sure she'd help me move!I have four older sisters. They moved a LOT.

I even had one sister call us in the morning because she had a fight with her boyfriend. So we were moving her back into our house. When we arrived at the house with the LAST LOAD, my Mom said she just got off the phone with my sister. Her and the boyfriend had made up and she was going to stay with him.

The move back (that same day) was done quietly and everything was just thrown in the living room.

[blueerica]

My morning involved a lovely mountan bike ride and a not-so-lovely crash. I didn't even get a chance to roll away from the bike. Nothing serious, just some annoying bits that'll hurt for a few days.

Yeesh! Hope you'll feel better soon!

Sorry to hear about all the snow, particularly for Erica since she was looking forward to spinning her new wheels. I miss driving a stick. Except for driving in heavy freeway traffic, it was much more fun!


I did get to spin my wheels after all, though it hurt to see all the road crap on my car afterward from all the snow...

Congrats to Erika! New cars are awesome. :cool:

This is my first new car - so exciting! I think it was the new car bug I got from y'all that made me do it.

Yeah, that's a good excuse... hehehe...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Argh!

As CP was finishing up the last load of laundry today I had the thought, "Hmm, did I ever take my iPod out of that leg pocket of my cargo pants last night?"

Boys and girls, iPods and washing machines/dryers don't mix. :(

On the plus side, I discovered that buying a refurbished 2nd generation nano to replace mine costs the same on Ebay as buying a refurbished 4th generation. I don't like having to spend the money, but I am getting an upgrade out of it. Yay?

[Betty]

I say - do you have any rum? We seem to be out of rum. :D :cheers:

[Kevy Baby]

Argh!

As CP was finishing up the last load of laundry today I had the thought, "Hmm, did I ever take my iPod out of that leg pocket of my cargo pants last night?"

Boys and girls, iPods and washing machines/dryers don't mix. :(

On the plus side, I discovered that buying a refurbished 2nd generation nano to replace mine costs the same on Ebay as buying a refurbished 4th generation. I don't like having to spend the money, but I am getting an upgrade out of it. Yay?Well that explains your tweet...

[alphabassettgrrl]

MMmmmm..... rum....

[madmonkeygirl]

Yay for taking the new car for a spin despite the weather. :)

Sorry to hear about the biking accident but glad you are ok for the most part.

That's why i always whoever does laundry check the pockets of jeans, shorts etc. Never know what cna get by undetected in the laundry and that is my worst fear.

[madmonkeygirl]

And as CM posted earlier thanks to him we booked our final leg of our Orlando trip at the Hard Rock our last 2 nights and got a freakin fantastic rate. :) (hint hint nice dinner on our last few evenings maybe)

[Drince88]

I forgot to check the pockets when I did laundry this weekend -but fortunately, it was an expensive forget. I'd left one of those small packs of kleenex in my pocket - and it had most of the tissues still there. Fortunately, they shook off pretty easily when I transferred from washer to dryer.

[Not Afraid]

OUCH all around! Snow, crashes, clean iPod....OUCH!

But, YAY for Grandma, hotel deals and good jazz.

I spent the day looking at possible locations for my "secret venture" with the possible business partner. It went really well! Meanwhile, our office is being COMPLETELY redecorated. Painting has started, new furniture is assembled (thanks to Chris) and organization begins. The office is the only room we've never done anything to in the time we've lived here. Its about time!!! I'm excited.

Now, about this snow.....can you find a way to make it stick until Thursday when the LashPair arrive to the cold, cold North?

[wendybeth]

Absolutely not.


(We plan on taking them to the mountains, where Stoat can frolic to his hearts content whilst we hit the lodge's lounge).

[ozron]

Today at the zoo, I had a touring act under a 20x20 canopy, with picnic tables set up for audience, and space under the canopy for kids to interact with the performance. During the course of the first thirty minute performance we had rain, sunshine, snow and hail.

Everyone had a great time anyway.

[Deebs]

During the course of the first thirty minute performance we had rain, sunshine, snow and hail.

Wow!

It is still windy here today. I feel guilty even complaining about it, but I really dislike wind. It is so unsettling.

[wendybeth]

Well, yesterday's snowfall pushed us over the top- we had the snowiest (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29959891) winter on record. Fun times.

[Kevy Baby]

So, is it a booty call if it is with your own wife?

I drove 110 miles (each way) last night for just such a reason.

[Capt Jack]

yes....and good for you guys!

[blueerica]

Lowered my APR by 5%! Which means, I'll make the same estimated payments for 60 mos, versus 72... W00T!

[Betty]

Lowered my APR by 5%! Which means, I'll make the same estimated payments for 60 mos, versus 72... W00T!

That's great! WTG!

[Betty]

Just got an automated call from my high schooler's school. Wednesday night is Open House.

Already? Isn't this kind of early? There's still 2 1/2 months of school left to go. We haven't even had spring break yet. WTF?

[Alex]

Lowered my APR by 5%! Which means, I'll make the same estimated payments for 60 mos, versus 72... W00T!

Congratulations on the reduction, but ouch on the 60 month payment plan.

[3894]

Soooooo, are we familiar with kitty wigs (http://www.kittywigs.com/)? SFW

[Ghoulish Delight]

You mean merkins?

[Disneyphile]

Soooooo, are we familiar with kitty wigs (http://www.kittywigs.com/)? SFWI so want the blue one for Emmy!

But, there are a few issues that won't let that happen:

1) Ken would frown upon it, as he does with any other pet "attire".
2) Emmy has claws and knows how to use them.
3) Emmy knows where I sleep.
4) I really value my life.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Aww, c'mon, T, she probably won't remember for very long... I think Emmy'd look adorable in electric blue!

[Deebs]

So, is it a booty call if it is with your own wife?
I drove 110 miles (each way) last night for just such a reason.

You must spread some Mojo around before giving it to Kevy Baby again.


VKBM

Emma Watson notwithstanding, Kevy Baby is my hero.

[Kevy Baby]

Lowered my APR by 5%! Which means, I'll make the same estimated payments for 60 mos, versus 72... W00T!Smart of you to shorten the term rather lower your payments.

Soooooo, are we familiar with kitty wigs (http://www.kittywigs.com/)? SFWAnother person (or persons) in this world that should be shot!

But, there are a few issues that won't let that happen:You forgot one reason:

5) Your friend Kevin would come over and strangle you!

[blueerica]

Smart of you to shorten the term rather lower your payments.


I will probably pay it off sooner, I just didn't want to take any chances.

[Ghoulish Delight]

The great sleeved-blanket showdown (http://i.gizmodo.com/5190557/ultimate-battle-the-snuggie-vs-slanket-vs-freedom-blanket-vs-blankoat).

[Ghoulish Delight]

Heh, I've just seen my first April Fool's joke. It's on a puzzle site I visit daily that's hosted in Japan, thus it's already tomorrow. It's a clever one - the whole site is in black and white. The announcement at the top of the page reads "Color reductions due to business deterioration" and it goes on to explain the the worldwide recession has forced them to cut costs by reducing colors.

:D

[Moonliner]

Heh, I've just seen my first April Fool's joke. It's on a puzzle site I visit daily that's hosted in Japan, thus it's already tomorrow. It's a clever one - the whole site is in black and white. The announcement at the top of the page reads "Color reductions due to business deterioration" and it goes on to explain the the worldwide recession has forced them to cut costs by reducing colors.

:D

Wait, that means that at Midnight April 1st, all their computers did not become melted piles of goo. Whew! We dodged another one.

[Ghoulish Delight]

The server's probably Unix based.

[Kevy Baby]

Heh, I've just seen my first April Fool's joke. It's on a puzzle site I visit daily that's hosted in Japan, thus it's already tomorrow. It's a clever one - the whole site is in black and white. The announcement at the top of the page reads "Color reductions due to business deterioration" and it goes on to explain the the worldwide recession has forced them to cut costs by reducing colors.

:D
Linky?

[Ghoulish Delight]

http://www.nikoli.com/en/

[JWBear]

I haven't seen or heard from my boss yet today. As a result, I've gotten a lot done this morning.

[Not Afraid]

OUCH! When your car has 90k miles on it, and it's time for service, it is EXPENSIVE!!!!!! Major service plus timing belt = $1000. I wonder if I need 2 new tires too?

[Kevy Baby]

http://www.nikoli.com/en/Hee hee. I liked the Postscript:

P.S. While the reductions in color are in force I will ask you to imagine the missing colors, by using your imagination - like you do when you solve our puzzles. I hope that with the help of your imagination you will see the colors that are not there. When you see colors like the usual on nikoli.com, you have experienced another positive effect of doing Nikoli puzzles.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

OUCH! When your car has 90k miles on it, and it's time for service, it is EXPENSIVE!!!!!! Major service plus timing belt = $1000. I wonder if I need 2 new tires too?

Timing belt is a lot of labor. Normally they swap out the waterpump at the same time (since it usually needs to be taken off anyway).

[Kevy Baby]

I had a Camry (V6) where I didn't change the timing belt until about 180K miles. My mechanic told me the belt was like new and probably could have gone another 50K + without problem. Of course he changed the belt anyways while he was in there (it would have been silly not to at that point).

[DreadPirateRoberts]

I had a Camry (V6) where I didn't change the timing belt until about 180K miles. My mechanic told me the belt was like new and probably could have gone another 50K + without problem. Of course he changed the belt anyways while he was in there (it would have been silly not to at that point).

It's safest to change it, some engines are called "interference engines" where if the timing belt breaks, the valves can hit the pistons causing very bad expensive stuff to happen. The timing belt "times" when the valve opening/closing occurs. I broke a timing belt on a miata last year (went way past the recommended mileage), but since it's a non interference engine, I was ok (still needed a tow).

[Not Afraid]

While my timing belt itself looks fine (and it designed to go to 100k) the other parts (bearings etc) are what usually fail first and it's best to get it done while he's in there anyways. I COMPLETELY trust my mechanic. He ONLY works on Volvos and Saabs and has been my mechanic for quite a while now. I actually missed him when I had the Mercedes.

I also don't want anything to happen while we're traveling. With the Volvo being the car we're taking to Yosemite/Cambira, I feel better about it being in good shape.

I will ask him about the water pump - thanks DPR.

[Gemini Cricket]

I auditioned for "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel" last night for a local theatre here. It went well. It was a loooong audition, though. 3 hours, 15 minutes. I had a specific character in mind to audition for. The director kept steering me in another direction for another part. I should hear today about if I'm in or not. I felt a little rusty last night, but it was fun to get myself out there again. In the process, I got to make some people laugh. That's the best feeling in the world to have people chuckle at something you did.
:)

[3894]

neimanmarcus.com is having 25% off their last call merch today PLUS free shipping with code SHOPNM. There are serious, serious bargains to be had.

[wendybeth]

Good luck, GC ! :cheers:

[Moonliner]

I auditioned for "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel" last night for a local theatre here. It went well. It was a loooong audition, though. 3 hours, 15 minutes. I had a specific character in mind to audition for. The director kept steering me in another direction for another part. I should hear today about if I'm in or not. I felt a little rusty last night, but it was fun to get myself out there again. In the process, I got to make some people laugh. That's the best feeling in the world to have people chuckle at something you did.
:)

I know it's good luck to "break a leg" in show business. I have this co-worker who's rather annoying, if it would help.....

So did you end up auditioning for the role you like, the one the director was hinting at, or does it not work like that?

[katiesue]

neimanmarcus.com is having 25% off their last call merch today PLUS free shipping with code SHOPNM. There are serious, serious bargains to be had.

Gah you're evil :evil: I must not look, I must not look.......

[Gemini Cricket]

So did you end up auditioning for the role you like, the one the director was hinting at, or does it not work like that?
Well, I put down the name of the character I wanted on the sign-in form. But there is a section of the form where they ask you if you would be okay if you were cast in one of the other parts. I said yes. So he had me read two parts, several parts actually which can be good or bad. It could mean that he wants to see how diverse of an actor I am or he can't figure out where I fit in...
No call yet...
:)

[lashbear]

he had me read two parts, several parts actually which can be good or bad. It could mean that he wants to see how diverse of an actor I am or he can't figure out where I fit in...
No call yet...
:)
Or, like so many other men, he's trying each of your parts, seeing if there's one that will stand out.

[Moonliner]

No call yet...
:)

Give it time. While you wait the rest of us can speculate on which role you will end up with: Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (http://books.google.com/books?id=YcSfCdmGGHcC&dq=Duck+Hunter+Shoots+Angel&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=Gshcp2pWTX&sig=Ifk362PvDYj50xwLKTHbO_d0ZZE&hl=en&ei=tXDSSeKZNZSclQeHkpSPBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result)

Sandy - Late 30s/40ish tabloid Journalist
Lenny - African American, 30s, Photographer
Lester - 30s, publisher of tabloid
Duane - Late 30's, short. Southern, duck hunter
Duwell - His brother. Bigger, late 30s, Southern, duck hunter
Woman - late 20s, Southern
Kansas - Teenager, 17
Voice/Bank Loan Office - Male, Late 40's
Gator Man Creature - a half man/half alligator.

[Gemini Cricket]

Well, I auditioned for Duane but I read for Sandy a lot.
Duane is a fun, slap-stick part. Sandy is more serious, New York journalist type who has a couple of love scenes with his girlfriend... So, as you can see I'd love any part I get but Duane or Duwell would be easier and funner. And I have an easier time with a Southern accent than a NY accent. mousepod can do a pretty darn good NY accent...
:)

[Moonliner]

Well, I auditioned for Duane but I read for Sandy a lot.
Duane is a fun, slap-stick part. Sandy is more serious, New York journalist type who has a couple of love scenes with his girlfriend... So, as you can see I'd love any part I get but Duane or Duwell would be easier and funner. And I have an easier time with a Southern accent than a NY accent. mousepod can do a pretty darn good NY accent...
:)

Oh the things we do for art.

[Snowflake]

OUCH! When your car has 90k miles on it, and it's time for service, it is EXPENSIVE!!!!!! Major service plus timing belt = $1000. I wonder if I need 2 new tires too?

Ouch is right! I know from where you speak.

I'm counting down the days until I call the donation people to pick up Reggie (who has served me well) 200k miles, through snow and sleet and dark of night and up and down the hills of SF. It would take $3500 to get him in tip top shape and that is about the Kelly blue book value on it.

[Disneyphile]

I think we should all go to the same auto shop and see if they'll give us a group swank discount or something.

I just went in for an oil change on Friday, and ended up needing new brakes and shocks. The shocks are going to have to wait for a bit though. But, yeah.... $20 turned to over $200 within an hour.

[Snowflake]

I think we should all go to the same auto shop and see if they'll give us a group swank discount or something.

I just went in for an oil change on Friday, and ended up needing new brakes and shocks. The shocks are going to have to wait for a bit though. But, yeah.... $20 turned to over $200 within an hour.

I still think we all need these, they're far more swanky, I know I'd LOVE one!

1048

[JWBear]

Where is my flying car? I was promised a flying car, dagnabit!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Where is my flying car? I was promised a flying car, dagnabit!

Here are some interesting reasons why not:

Have You Flown a Ford Lately? (http://www.slate.com/id/2082929/)

[Kevy Baby]

It's safest to change it, some engines are called "interference engines" where if the timing belt breaks, the valves can hit the pistons causing very bad expensive stuff to happen. The timing belt "times" when the valve opening/closing occurs.I definitely didn't mean to imply one should follow my example. I was just sharing my lucky fortune.

I sold that car when it had 212,000 miles on it. It was still in excellent shape and was getting the same mileage as when it was new (it was a '96 and was getting a combined 22/23 MPG).

neimanmarcus.com is having 25% off their last call merch today PLUS free shipping with code SHOPNM. There are serious, serious bargains to be had.NM? Pshaw!

Now, if you want to talk electronics...

I think we should all go to the same auto shop and see if they'll give us a group swank discount or something.We still go to the same mechanic we have been using for 15 years and there is no way we would ever change. We still drive all the way up to Montclair (about 20 miles away) to have him work on our cars. He has saved me a LOT of money of the years and does an excellent job.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Here are some interesting reasons why not:

Have You Flown a Ford Lately? (http://www.slate.com/id/2082929/)That said, you can, if you can afford it, buy yourself a flying car. Today.

http://www.terrafugia.com/

Well, it's more accurately described as a drivable, street legal, airplane. And you do still need a pilot's license and an airport to take off from and land at. But if I were someone who regularly took, say, business trips to the bay area or Vegas, I might consider the ~$210K it would cost to get a pilot's license and buy the thing as a good use of my money. Way better than flying commercially, or having to pay to hanger an airplane + have a car.

My favorite featuer - "Full vehicle parachute available"

[Gemini Cricket]

Sandy - Late 30s/40ish tabloid Journalist
Lenny - African American, 30s, Photographer
Lester - 30s, publisher of tabloid
Duane - Late 30's, short. Southern, duck hunter
Duwell - His brother. Bigger, late 30s, Southern, duck hunter
Woman - late 20s, Southern
Kansas - Teenager, 17
Voice/Bank Loan Office - Male, Late 40's
Gator Man Creature - a half man/half alligator.
Yeehaw! I got cast as Duwell. I get to do my Southern accent and I don't have to kiss no icky girls neither.
:D Just kidding.

I'm excited about this one. There's a twist to his character at the end which will be fun to fiddle with.
:)

[Matterhorn Fan]

Welcome, Matterhorn Fan.
36740 New Posts since your last visit.
You last visited: 09-13-2008 at 10:59 AM
Private Messages: Unread 0, Total 67.
You have no new mojo comments.This blue and green place seems, somehow, familiar...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Mazel tov Brad!!

And hi MF!

[Gemini Cricket]

This blue and green place seems, somehow, familiar...
Howdy. It's good seein' you round these parts again, y'all.
:)

[Matterhorn Fan]

This is the bacon and baseball message board, right?

[Disneyphile]

Awesome news, Brad! :D

Can I have your autograph? :)

[BarTopDancer]

Yeehaw! I got cast as Duwell. I get to do my Southern accent and I don't have to kiss no icky girls neither.
:D Just kidding.

I'm excited about this one. There's a twist to his character at the end which will be fun to fiddle with.
:)

So you do have to kiss icky girls? Congratulations!!!!!!!

Hey MF!

[Matterhorn Fan]

Three negatives make a negative, not a positive. Right?

[Ghoulish Delight]

This is the bacon and baseball message board, right?
Close. Bacon, baseball, and Australian Travelog.

[katiesue]

Congratulations GC!!

And welcome home MF :)

[Not Afraid]

Yeehaw! I got cast as Duwell. I get to do my Southern accent and I don't have to kiss no icky girls neither.
:D Just kidding.

I'm excited about this one. There's a twist to his character at the end which will be fun to fiddle with.
:)

I think it is quite funny that the big-ass Donald fan gets cast at a Duck Hunter!:D

Congrats!

This blue and green place seems, somehow, familiar...

I've been wondering where you've been! Welcome back!


Car news: they're doing the water pump. I have no idea what my new total is. I'm just going to sit back and watch my back account disappear.

[Gemini Cricket]

You're saying I got a big ass?!






:D

[Not Afraid]

LOL! I almost put a disclaimer in my post, but I forgot.

[Prudence]

Yay for MF! We'll have to have a sock discussion soon.

In car news: sometime soon I'm going to have to take my 97 Civic in for its 30,000 mile tune-up. I have no idea where to take it.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Yay for MF! We'll have to have a sock discussion soon.

In car news: sometime soon I'm going to have to take my 97 Civic in for its 30,000 mile tune-up. I have no idea where to take it.

30,000 miles in 12 years? I think the Petersen Automotive museum will be calling you.

[innerSpaceman]

Oooh, let's send Braddock a telegram on Opening Night. W00T!

[Kevy Baby]

Close. Bacon, baseball, and Australian Travelog.Wait: are you saying the Australian contingent is traveling? I wonder if they will show up at Disneyland.

[Capt Jack]

unlikely at best

[Prudence]

30,000 miles in 12 years? I think the Petersen Automotive museum will be calling you.

It was my mom's, and she only drove it to the park and ride and back. She gave it to me last fall when my ex took my car. It practically still has new car smell.

[Gemini Cricket]

Oooh, let's send Braddock a telegram on Opening Night. W00T!
Braddoc.
Well, only if it's a big-ass telegram.
:D

[JWBear]

Congrats Brad!

[innerSpaceman]

B-R-A-D-D-O-C--stop--N-O-"-K-"-stop-B-R-E-A-K--B-O-T-H--L-E-G-S-stop-W-0-0-T-stop

[lashbear]

This blue and green place seems, somehow, familiar...
Hello !

Come to Disneyland. We're not going near your scary turnpikes ever again !!! :p

Hugs.
The LashPair.

[Moonliner]

Wait: are you saying the Australian contingent is traveling? I wonder if they will show up at Disneyland.

Australian contingent?

[Gemini Cricket]

So "Hair" is on its way back to Broadway in a couple of days. That just sets my soul ablaze with joy.
:)

[lashbear]

Australian contingent?
I think it's a kind of parfait with Vegemite.

[lashbear]

Oh, and Congrats again to Brad ! :D

[wendybeth]

Wtg, Brad!:snap::cheers::snap:

[Gemini Cricket]

Rehearsals begin tonight. Can't wait. I began working with my script last night. It's a lot of fun.

Going to see the LashTrio today for a hike up Diamond Head and lunch.
:)

[Prudence]

So - things might be changing here at work. I might be moving to something else. I am both relieved and terrified.

[Morrigoon]

I've gotta find myself a woodworking class. Get involved in some simple wood projects. Remind myself how much work is involved.

Otherwise I spend all my time drooling over impossibly difficult projects like the medieval pavilion tent or tonight's obsession: How to Build a Celtic Harp (http://www.harpmaker.net/projectc.htm). I figured, if this other guy can make a harp out of PVC (http://www.johnkovac.com/piperharp.html), how hard can it be, right? Hahahah... the wood one... not easy. Or at least, overwhelmingly intense work. But still... I'd be tempted to attempt it if I had a wood shop instructor participating/helping.

[Strangler Lewis]

You should get a harpsichord kit. I believe they come in varying levels of word working complexity.

[Kevy Baby]

I've gotta find myself a woodworking class. Get involved in some simple wood projects. Remind myself how much work is involved.Check your local Community College. I have been taking classes for years at Mt SAC (I like them because they are Sat. and Sun. mornings). However, I know that Fullerton College also has a great program.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Mt SAC (I like them because they are Sat. and Sun. mornings).
You like them because it's an excuse to say "mount sack".

[Kevy Baby]

You like them because it's an excuse to say "mount sack".I am NOT going to mount Mr. Chronic.

Mrs Chronic though...

[Alex]

I assumed it was pronounced "empty sack." Which would be an equally valid reason.

[JWBear]

When did the Queen become a Hobbit?

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1287/slide_1287_19177_large.jpg

[Not Afraid]

She's really darned cute in this pic.

[Alex]

Also emphasizes that James Cromwell (6'7") was just a bit too tall for playing Prince Philip.

[Moonliner]

When did the Queen become a Hobbit?

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/1287/slide_1287_19177_large.jpg

Ya know, putting your sig line next to that photo could give people the wrong idea...

[Strangler Lewis]

I think it's a sentiment a great sportsman and humanitarian like Prince Phillip would heartily endorse.

[Morrigoon]

I have a great fondness for our first couple. Just thought I'd say that.

And the queen does look adorable there. You just wanna cuddle her, like that one woman in the DC projects (http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19910518&slug=1283857)...

edit: oh hell, it appears Her Majesty has warmed up to hugging over the decade-plus since that incident. Check out her getting all chummy with Mrs. Obama! (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/04/looks-like-the-queen-of-england-has-really-warmed-up-to-first-lady-michelle-obamamichelle-obama-and-queen-elizabeth-actua.html)

[Prudence]

Otherwise I spend all my time drooling over impossibly difficult projects like the medieval pavilion tent ....

Okay, see, I built one of those, so it clearly is not impossibly difficult. Of course, I had access to my dad's tools, including his drill press. (and not one of those namby-pamby tabletop models, either. We're talking stand-alone metal monstrosity). Although if you do make one, rent an industrial sewing machine and change your needle way more often than you think you need to. Trust me.

[Morrigoon]

Pru: therein lies the other problem :P

Then again, since I'm not in the SCA, total authenticity is not a requirement. So maybe I could make mine out of nylon :)

[JWBear]

So maybe I could make mine out of nylon :)

If you do, don't epect to spend much time in it during the day... Unless you like saunas.

[innerSpaceman]

It could be the Swank Camp Sweat Lodge.

[Prudence]

You want a canvas tent. You really really do. If you like sleeping any later than 6am, canvas is your friend.

Alternatives to renting an industrial machine include buying a cheap one from the local thrift shop so that you don't cry when you kill it. (fortunately, mine was under warranty and they couldn't specifically pinpoint that I'd done anything wrong......)

[Morrigoon]

Where would one rent an industrial machine? And do they work (eg: thread) any different from regular machines?

[JWBear]

I'm the only supervisor here in my section today. And, my manager is out. God help me.

[Snowflake]

So I just spoke with the LashPair, they were at the Buena Vista having an Irish Coffee (and it's cold enough for them to really enjoy it). I will be seeing them on Sunday :D I can't go with them to Napa on Monday:( but we will have sushi sometime next week, if not on Sunday.

[Disneyphile]

Ya know... pets really know how to make us smile and "live in the now" during stressful situations.

Just went in to use the bathroom to find two kitties huddled together behind the toilet, poking their heads out in fear over the sound of the buzzsaw and floorboards being tossed about. It was cute as hell. :)

[second class citizen]

In light of all the recent "economic" protests that have been going on in London and in light of the fact that when the Obama's visited the Queen they gave her an iPod, I thought it might be a good idea if someone were to continue to "update" the Queen a bit more, you know, to make her a bit more savvy, hep, in touch with her times. I mean the Obamas made a good head start, but why not take things a little further?

What would it be like if the Queen gave license to use her name to iTunes or to iPod? To get behind a hip modern industry and show the Brits that She's not all that stodgy and uptight, to let Her people know She's on their side, to lighten things up a bit in these hard trying times and to offer England Her own type of "stimulus package" the way the Beatles did decades ago. You know, something like "Music Fit For a Queen" or "Music A Queen Coud Shag To" sort of thing....but cool and hip.

Soooooo....I did some creative thinking and came up with an iTunes ad on the Queen's behalf.

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/MannBear/iPodQueen-2.jpg

[Andrew]

Sooooo..... my gym debuted karaoke spinning tonight. I went, I spun, I sang. It was terrific.

[wendybeth]

In light of all the recent "economic" protests that have been going on in London and in light of the fact that when the Obama's visited the Queen they gave her an iPod, I thought it might be a good idea if someone were to continue to "update" the Queen a bit more, you know, to make her a bit more savvy, hep, in touch with her times. I mean the Obamas made a good head start, but why not take things a little further?

What would it be like if the Queen gave license to use her name to iTunes or to iPod? To get behind a hip modern industry and show the Brits that She's not all that stodgy and uptight, to let Her people know She's on their side, to lighten things up a bit in these hard trying times and to offer England Her own type of "stimulus package" the way the Beatles did decades ago. You know, something like "Music Fit For a Queen" or "Music A Queen Coud Shag To" sort of thing....but cool and hip.

Soooooo....I did some creative thinking and came up with an iTunes ad on the Queen's behalf.

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/MannBear/iPodQueen-2.jpg

You know, I do believe she's up for it- she hugged Mrs. Obama, licensing to iPod is a logical next step. From what I understand, she's the tech savvy member of the family.

[Alex]

She has a Blackberry and apparently Obama's gift is her third iPod.

I know it is becoming a bit of a mini-tradition to mock the gifts Obama has given the Brits (DVDs that the recipient isn't supposed to be able to watch in his home country being mockworthy) but since the queen gave the Obamas a framed picture of herself I think both sides were equivalently lame.

[Stan4dSteph]

Sooooo..... my gym debuted karaoke spinning tonight. I went, I spun, I sang. It was terrific.Soooo jealous.

[blueerica]

Karaoke spinning... haha! I'd try it if my gym did it. But ohhh boy!

[CoasterMatt]

Getting ready for a day full of not much at all.

[Ghoulish Delight]

She has a Blackberry and apparently Obama's gift is her third iPod.

I know it is becoming a bit of a mini-tradition to mock the gifts Obama has given the Brits (DVDs that the recipient isn't supposed to be able to watch in his home country being mockworthy) but since the queen gave the Obamas a framed picture of herself I think both sides were equivalently lame.I saw someone questioning whether the iPod, and specifically the music on it which would have been purchased before iTunes went DRM-free this week, was a legal gift. Does the DRM allow for gifting the tracks like that?

[Not Afraid]

So, my contractor is here finishing the office desk. After that we can put back all of our shyt. I'm going to be spending the day organizing office stuff and I'm really looking forward to it. The office is looking great so far!

[JWBear]

People watching in our neighborhood is... well... interesting. I'm getting an idea why Bill likes to go all Gladys Kravitz.

Both the front and back houses next door are for rent now that the white trash neighbors moved out. The owner must be making improvements, because there is a carpenter over there building something.

A little while ago, a little silver SUV pulls-up across the street. This woman gets out. Long feathered brunette hair, tiny black tank top, tight black spandex pants, and high heels (!) She totters across the street, cigarette in one hand, orange extension cord in the other. She gives the extension cord to the carpenter, tells him something (couldn't hear what) to which he replies "Ya. OK. Sure." As she totters back across the street, she passed the trashed pink loveseat sitting on the curb that the neighbors left behind and tosses off a sarcastic "Nice couch, babe". She gets in her SUV, and wiggles her fingers out the window at him as she drives off.

I can't decide whether to love her instantly, or hate her instantly.

Oh, and here's a pic of the "nice couch".

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/JWBear61/Posted/IMG_2783.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

Haha, there's a new ad for Windows/PC laptops. The entire thing takes place in the Fry's in Fountain Valley, complete with bizarre lion-head tables in the computer section. The spot starts in the parking lot of the Fry's, then you see the South Coast Plaza parking lot (under the Bridge of Gardens), a brief visit to the Sony Style store in South Coast, then up the 405 to Fry's.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/watchtheads/video/giampaolo/default.aspx

AND, if you go to the Windows.com front page, the banner image at the top is a still from the ad showing the Fry's parking lot.

I don't know why but this amuses me greatly.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So I have a mock research proposal due in two weeks and I have no idea where to start researching. I've tried a few subjects, but it's either not enough research, or done to death. Bah.

At least the internets work again after my honey reset the router.

[CoasterMatt]

I got something cool in the mail today - a "Bag O' Crap" from ThemeParkReview.com

What's in my Bag O' Crap?

1) Severed clown nose (I guess)
2) Cute little raccoon looking pencil topper from china (or at least made there)
3) Theme Park Review pen and lip balm
4) The Jiggidy Johnson's Jammin' DVD Volume Two (really fun video from all over the world - including great segments with Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin')
5) Park maps from around the world -
Hong Kong Disneyland Guide Map
Tokyo Joypolis Guidebook (this is the Sega indoor park in Japan)
Disneyland Park - Guide To The Year Of A Million Dreams - Now Rockin' Space Mountain with the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
Guidebook to Happy Valley (Beijing, China)
Park Map & Guide to Idlewild and Soak Zone - a very nice little park, featuring the awesome "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood of Make Believe"
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom GuideMap from Christmastime 2007
2008 King's Dominion map
2008 map for Drievliet, a park in the Netherlands
A park map for Chimelong Paradise in China.

Pretty cool prize for a silly photo caption :)

[Betty]

Mike's Lemon Drops - enjoyed with a slice of lemon in the fancy glass nestled in ice with a superfine sugar rim. It's like a fancy girly drink that I only had to do half the work for. And it's decent. Not as good as a homemade one but drinkable fo shizzle. <---- and I've only had two. See what happens.

[Not Afraid]

Looking at my consolidated I'm list on Fring I noticed names line JRob and E and C. Memories. Like the corners of my mind.

[Gn2Dlnd]

I'm not sure if that's Lisa-speak or actual nerdlish. Whad she say?

[Prudence]

Our house is full of flowers!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm not sure if that's Lisa-speak or actual nerdlish. Whad she say?Not nerdlish. 'Tis an echo from long, long ago.

[Alex]

I saw someone questioning whether the iPod, and specifically the music on it which would have been purchased before iTunes went DRM-free this week, was a legal gift. Does the DRM allow for gifting the tracks like that?

Good question, I seem to recall that not long after the iPod was introduced there were lawsuits or threats of lawsuits over people selling iPods with otherwise legally purchased libraries already on them. But I can't remember what became of it.

[wendybeth]

I'm not sure if that's Lisa-speak or actual nerdlish. Whad she say?

She's saying "I really need a vacation".

[Not Afraid]

I DO need a vacation. Where should I go? Any suggestions?

[CoasterMatt]

Cucamonga? Walla Walla? I hear Kokomo's really nice this time of year.

[Drince88]

There are some nice wineries near Walla Walla (and Tri-Cities, and Yakima). And 15 years ago they didn't charge for tastings!

[wendybeth]

I DO need a vacation. Where should I go? Any suggestions?
Let's all go to Australia!

[Not Afraid]

I wonder if we DO go to Australia if NM would notice we're gone?

[Alex]

Got in a nice leisurely hike (and made the last ferry back with a whole 20 minutes to spare) at Angel Island yesterday.


Click for the really big version.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3416473465_ab186bb0d1_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3416473465_338183e277_o.jpg)

[wendybeth]

Cool picture, Alex- where is that at? Wherever it is, it's beautiful.

[Alex]

Angel Island is out in San Francisco Bay. The far left of the picture is Richmond, CA, and then going right you have Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, the Bay Bridge, San Francisco (with Alcatraz being the island in the foreground) from downtown on the left out to the Presidio on the right, then the Golden Gate Bridge and finally the Marin headlands.