Sooooo.....

[Strangler Lewis]

And there's my old building.

[RStar]

I thought that was Alcatraz in the picture.

Nice shot, Alex.

[Kevy Baby]

While looking up to see if a another phrase already existed on Urban Dictionary, I stumbled on a phrase whose definition, 1) had nothing to do with what I was looking up, and 2) disturbed even me.

I won't even link to it, you will have to look it up yourself: Dirty Strawberry Cotsquat - consider yourself warned: it is not for the faint of heart!

Where the H-E-Double-toothpicks do people come up with crap like this?!?

[Gn2Dlnd]

The description left out two important maneuvers. When her parents enter the room, do a "ta-daa" gesture and loudly proclaim, "THE ARISTOCRATS!!!"

[Moonliner]

And there's my old building.

I thought that was Alcatraz in the picture.


Well now, at least that explains the screen name.

[Gemini Cricket]

While looking up to see if a another phrase already existed on Urban Dictionary...

"Skeet all over her face". Sounds like the name of an album.:D

[Gemini Cricket]

The Urban Dictionary. Hysterical. I often think of some parent or clueless Thurston Howell III (from Gilligan's Island not NA's island) kind of guy trying to translate something he happened to have overheard.

"Hello, Chaz? It's Wilburforce. I just got back from skiing in Aspen and I can't tell you what a time we had. I did a couple of runs and left Starla at the lodge, she was feeling kind of down in the dumps so she stayed behind reading the latest Ann Coulter by the fireplace. Well, when I got back she was in literally in tears. Some busboy came up to her and said he wanted to (and I'm doing air-quotes here) "skeet all over her face". Well, I thought nothing of it until we got a Wi-Fi connection and I looked it up at Urban Dictionary dot com. Well, I ask you, was I miffed? I was indeed. We tried to find that busboy but you know how all those types look the same..."

[Not Afraid]

I think I'm losing my Disney Geekery. I just mis-heard a portion of the lyrics to Yo Ho Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life For Me). There's a line about "your Mommies and Dad" and I heard "I would not wear my Armani's in bed".:eek:

[CoasterMatt]

While looking up to see if a another phrase already existed on Urban Dictionary, I stumbled on a phrase whose definition, 1) had nothing to do with what I was looking up, and 2) disturbed even me.

I won't even link to it, you will have to look it up yourself: Dirty Strawberry Cotsquat - consider yourself warned: it is not for the faint of heart!

Where the H-E-Double-toothpicks do people come up with crap like this?!?

I read that description and immediately thought of my college days. But it's missing the part with the shopping cart and the Coke bottle.

[Morrigoon]

So I'm kind of sad/annoyed. Normally I like the rain, but it's mucking with my trip. Dad keeps asking what I want to do tomorrow, and I had this great idea that we should go bike riding in Golden Gate Park. But there's like a 70% chance of rain tomorrow. Unlike today, which was glorious but a travel day. There's not much else newish or interesting at present. I have no pressing need to shop in Union Square (no money if I had need, no good shops any more if I had money), and Fisherman's Wharf holds no sway over me beyond a nice fish dinner. Only thing I've never done is Alcatraz, but a) weather and b) Dad has no desire to see it a second time.

C'mon sun, for once I'd actually appreciate you making an appearance! Baby wants a bike ride!

[blueerica]

I love Voss.

Period.

[Morrigoon]

Well, it's raining. No bike ride for me :(. On the bright side, still going into the city for lunch.

[JWBear]

I love Voss.

Period.

Blohm & Voss? (http://www.blohmvoss.com/)

[Morrigoon]

We ended up getting to GG Park after all. After lunch, Dad was telling me there "used to" be a windmill just over so, and when we got around the corner it was not only there but restored and landscaped, and comprises the far end of the park.

:)

[Moonliner]

I saw some geese turn around and head back south today. The cherry blossoms are out and we are having snow showers. That ain't right.

[RStar]

Well, we have sunny and 75°F today. It's all good to me......

:evil:

Although that's about to change. We will be 65° and rainy tomorrow.....

[Disneyphile]

Yeah. I've got my office window open, enjoying the fresh spring breeze. I can almost smell the ocean at times too. :evil:

Oh, and the blue skies are heavenly today! :D

[Morrigoon]

PanTheMan's wife Oona just went into labor :)

[Deebs]

Thanks, Morri. I'm wishing Oona a speedy labor. She's one of the nicest people I know, I wish she'd join and post.

[Chernabog]

So BJ and I are looking at houses together this weekend in the Valley (to rent, not to buy, alas... we want to get a place with a yard for a dog, but we don't have the dough for a down payment.. perhaps next year). Yes yes cheese-man would be moving as well. Couldn't give up my favorite roommate.

It's definitely strange though. Nesting, I mean. I seriously feel like a lesbian.

[Disneyphile]

Um, Cherny.... Satan just knocked on my door asking to borrow a parka and a space heater. :p

[Gemini Cricket]

So BJ and I are looking at houses together this weekend in the Valley (to rent, not to buy, alas... we want to get a place with a yard for a dog, but we don't have the dough for a down payment.. perhaps next year). Yes yes cheese-man would be moving as well. Couldn't give up my favorite roommate.

It's definitely strange though. Nesting, I mean. I seriously feel like a lesbian.
How exciting!

Nesting. Ah, l'amour... l'amour....

But if you start wearing flannel and get a mullet, I'll never speak to you again!

[Kevy Baby]

I can almost smell the ocean at times too. :evil:That's just the sprayers on Soarin' overspraying.

[Gemini Cricket]

PanTheMan's wife Oona just went into labor :)
How exciting!
:)
Best wishes to them.

[RStar]

....to rent, not to buy, alas... we want to get a place with a yard for a dog, but we don't have the dough for a down payment...Also known as Dough Payment....

[Morrigoon]

I can't wait to take you guys downtown to pick out window treatments :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Cherny, how exciting!

Best wishes to Oona for a speedy delivery!

Me? My brain's officially about to melt.

[Chernabog]

Um, Cherny.... Satan just knocked on my door asking to borrow a parka and a space heater. :p

LMAO.... right???!

But if you start wearing flannel and get a mullet, I'll never speak to you again!

Girl, you KNOW I'm a lipstick lesbian!

[Prudence]

My grandma's not doing well. She could rebound, but the doctor doesn't think it's likely. I think she'd made up her mind to die now because she'd read about the average survival time after stroke and now she's reached that time. I can't really blame her, given her quality of life. I'm glad I got to see her in February. Stupid job did at least that much for me.

[~MS~]

(((Pru)))

[Capt Jack]

(((Pru)))

I'll second that. sorry to hear it Pru. truly

[CoasterMatt]

Sorry to hear that Prudence.

[Tom]

I'm sorry, Pru. You know we're here if there's anything we can do.

[Betty]

RIGHT NOW - at this very moment, my parents are getting ready to go through the Panama Canal! Too cool.

There's currently another ship in the first lock - but I think they are after that one. (they were supposed to begin about 7am mountain time - which is now - so I'm assuming they are next.)

So neat that I might see their ship on the webcam as it goes through. Wonders of modern technology and all. :snap:

[Not Afraid]

I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmother, Pru. Hugs to you.

[mousepod]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother, Pru. My grandmother passed away two weeks ago, after suffering with Alzheimer's for 9 years. H & I flew out for her funeral in NJ so we could mark her passing and support my mom. I was glad we went. Not only did we have closure - but we had the opportunity to see so many of my family and family friends. Every conversation began with "It's good to see you - sorry about the circumstances...". Because of her disease, she wasn't really recognizable as the person she'd been for over 5 years. I expected to be sadder than I was. Her passing was actually a relief, both for my family and (I hope) for her. I hope that your situation will afford you the same opportunity to connect with your family.

[Betty]

(((hugs to you Prudence)))

[Morrigoon]

Sorry to hear it, Pru

[alphabassettgrrl]

((Pru))

Yay for your parents Betty! Going through the Canal was really cool.

[Prudence]

As far as I know my grandma made it through the night. They were going to install a feeding tube today. This isn't totally abnormal for her - she doesn't do well in hospitals or nursing homes, so they need to make her strong enough to go home, where she does eat.

Meanwhile, can I just say how evil nursing homes can be? They seem to have this idea that she's frail and disabled and should just die already. But see, she's stubborn. If she actually doesn't want to die, she won't. So make her more comfortable, dammit. Don't just decide a doctor doesn't need to see her because she's old and sick and will probably die. Especially when you made a big stink and involved a social worker who made waves and insisted grandma needed to go to a nursing home "to get the kind of care she needs" instead of going home, where my grandpa takes very good care of her. GRRRRRR!!!!!!

Sorry - probably should have put that in the vent thread.

[Not Afraid]

I'm wearing hiking boots to work today. I'm preparing for Lesbian food tonight.

[RStar]

I'm wearing hiking boots to work today. I'm preparing for Lesbian food tonight.

Lesbian food?

[Moonliner]

Lesbian food?

Yeah, you know like muffins and pop-tarts. Or perhaps it was just a slip of the tongue so to speak.

[JWBear]

Ever have days where you feel like the only sane person in the assylum?

















Is it lunch time yet?

[Moonliner]

Ever have days where you feel like the only sane person in the assylum?


Are you implying there are days that aren't like that?

[Ghoulish Delight]

You know, on a "food" product that is neon blue and marekted as being "razzapplemagic" flavored, I'm thinking the "Artificially flavored" label is a bit unnecessary. For the sake of reducing ink consumption, I think the FDA should just turn a blind eye on that one and assume we can all figure it out ourselves.

[Gemini Cricket]

For the last couple of days I have not been hungry. Like at all. I've been forcing myself to eat. I don't feel sick or anything, just not hungry. Last night I had something small for dinner and I totally lost energy halfway through rehearsals. My bad, I should have eaten more so that my energy level would have stayed high all the way through. This morning, still not very hungry. Not sure what's going on...

[Deebs]

For the last couple of days I have not been hungry.
Not sure what's going on...

Didn't you say you'd just met someone? That'll do it.

[BarTopDancer]

You know, on a "food" product that is neon blue and marekted as being "razzapplemagic" flavored, I'm thinking the "Artificially flavored" label is a bit unnecessary. For the sake of reducing ink consumption, I think the FDA should just turn a blind eye on that one and assume we can all figure it out ourselves.

You mean that's not a serving of fruit???

Crap!

[JWBear]

There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed a desire to become a "great" writer.
When asked to define "great" he said "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, wail, howl in pain, desperation, and anger!"

He now works for Microsoft writing error messages.

:D

[Kevy Baby]

Why do Moonliner and Ghoulish Delight currently have the same avatar?

Who copied who?

[Deebs]

Why do Moonliner and Ghoulish Delight currently have the same avatar?

Who copied who?

Mission accomplished, Moonie. (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=277841&postcount=421)

[JWBear]

"Who copied whom?" ;)

[innerSpaceman]

I only read Sooooo when I've got a bunch of pages to catch up on, so let me say: Additional Hugs to Pru, oooh nesting congrats to Cherny and BJ, and 'you shouldn't have eaten the bat soup' to Brad.

[Kevy Baby]

"Who copied whom?" ;)"What effing moron copied GD?"

Apparently

[Strangler Lewis]

Prudence,

Sorry to hear about your grandmother. You have my sympathy.

You and all you other middle aged people who keep losing grandparents also have my jealousy as I never knew any of my grandparents.

[Moonliner]

Mission accomplished, Moonie. (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=277841&postcount=421)

:D

[Moonliner]

"What effing moron copied GD?"

Apparently

Oh you're a great one to talk about copying avatars, Kitten Copier!

[Gemini Cricket]

Oh you're a great one to talk about copying avatars, Kitten Copier!
The cats are multiplying. Where are we? Casa de Lisa?
:D

[Gemini Cricket]

Heh heh. Lasbear got his wish.
:D

I ran into the guy who does hair and makeup for the play I'm in. He looked me up and down and agreed with me that I need a mullet haircut. I'm excited about that. BUT he also said he wanted me to grow a goatee (just like lashbear wanted!). I said ok. I can't grow one as nice as GD's or mousepod's but I think the scruffy, scraggly look is what he's going for. I'm excited. I'm going to Redneckland, y'all! I also found out I get to wear hunting boots and carry a gun throughout the play.
Yee haw!

AND there are 2 LoTlore/Disney connections in the show that involve my character:

1. I have to sing "Give a Little Whistle" in a couple of scenes and talk about... Jiminy Cricket. lol
2. I am in red longjohns for one scene.

I love doing plays.
:)

[DisneyDaniel]

AND there are 2 LoTlore/Disney connections in the show that involve my character:

1. I have to sing "Give a Little Whistle" in a couple of scenes and talk about... Jiminy Cricket. lol
2. I am in red longjohns for one scene.

How is that possible? ... albeit very cool! Tell the playwright or director that if there's an eating or food scene, the play needs to include bacon, pancakes and corn dogs as part of the play.

:decap: :cakes:

[Tref]

Tell the playwright or director that if there's an eating or food scene, the play needs to include bacon, pancakes and corn dogs as part of the play.

And some kind of beverage!

[JWBear]

I really should wake-up before going to work. I just wrote a long email to someone, put all the people in "CC" who need to be kept in the loop, and sent it.


Then I realized that it would have been helpful if I had put the person it was meant for in the "to". :rolleyes:

[Prudence]

Today is full of meeting. Ugh.

[innerSpaceman]

I need a mullet haircut ... the scruffy, scraggly look is what he's going for ... I'm going to Redneckland, y'all! ... I have to sing "Give a Little Whistle" in a couple of scenes and talk about... Jiminy Cricket. lol ... I am in red longjohns for one scene.

OMG, when's opening night? I've finally got all the motivation I need to finally get to Hawaii.

:snap:

Um, NOT really kidding.

[Snowflake]

I just ate my very first Tim Tam. :p

[blueerica]

Today is full of meeting. Ugh.

I am facing meeting/conference call Fail-A-Thon. Two conference calls have failed to take place because others are showing up. I anticipate more to come.

[Kevy Baby]

Two conference calls have failed to take place because others are showing up.Wait a minute: the way to get conference calls to FAIL is to get more people in on them? I have GOT to remember this trick.

Maybe post something like: "Get $1,000 from Bill Gates. Just call (800) 555-5731 at 10:30 a.m. MDT and enter code 63124."

[Betty]

I'm tired. And bored. And these Reisen candies are very tasty. Very tasty indeed. And my back itches. Wonder where I'll go for lunch today? Subway? They're just meh - but pretty close. Wonder if it's warmer out now then it was earlier. My glasses are dirty - I should clean them. All those Reisens made me thirsty. Maybe I'll eat another one. Did I mention I'm bored and tired?

http://www.storck.com/imperia/md/images/_inet_marken/riesen_key_de.jpg

[Betty]

You've got to love it when people mention on 4/9 that they never got their W-2. Uh-huh. You mean you lost it and it's coming down to the last minute - but you don't want to say you lost it and make things up?

[Disneyphile]

Happiness is finding an old forgotten lotto scratcher with a decent win when spring cleaning. It's like I got paid $18 to clean my own office. Heh. :)

I was able to get breakfast on the go this morning. YAY!

[Prudence]

Tax refunds already posted to my account! I swear I just did them this past weekend. Yay!

And we were out of veggies to take with my lunch today, so to fill the void I get to visit the snack rack in the break room. yee-haw! potato chips and pot noodle!

[Betty]

12 minutes to go...

[Capt Jack]

happiness is...
having the majority of the office out with their kids during spring break, having the solitude and quiet to get something done....

and not doing ANY of it

:evil:

[Kevy Baby]

12 minutes to go...Wow: if it took you that long, you might want to see a doctor.

[JWBear]

2 hours to go before my 2 week vacation!

[innerSpaceman]

W00t - Seder tonight. Always a bunch of fun.

OMG, so much fun in the days ahead, with an ever-changing cast of charismatic characters. Yee-Haw! :D

[Gemini Cricket]

The Simpsons are now USPS stamps. (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/09/simpsons.stamps/index.html?iref=mpstoryview) Hmmm. I remember a time when The Simpsons just being on TV was hugely controversial. Children, the times they are a-becoming quite different.
:)

[ToriBear]

The Simpsons are now USPS stamps. (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/09/simpsons.stamps/index.html?iref=mpstoryview) Hmmm. I remember a time when The Simpsons just being on TV was hugely controversial. Children, the times they are a-becoming quite different.
:)

Sweet!!

[DisneyDaniel]

Children, the times they are a-becoming quite different.

... or desperation from the U.S. Postal Service to sell more stamps? So, will Bart Simpson change one of his catchphrases from "Eat my shorts!" to "Lick my stamps!" ?

[Betty]

I know - he'll be mooning on the stamp and it will say "kiss my butt". ;)

[Kevy Baby]

We are watching this new show called Cupid. Not sure about the show, but they are at a Mariachi karaoke bar.

Fascinating concept.

[Stan4dSteph]

We are watching this new show called Cupid. Not sure about the show, but they are at a Mariachi karaoke bar.

Fascinating concept.I find it bizarre that ABC is remaking a show they canceled.

[Kevy Baby]

I find it bizarre that ABC is remaking a show they canceled.This was on before? I was unaware

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wait, Cupid as in the Jeremey Piven show?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Yes, that Cupid. The creator of that show wasn't as well known at the time, and didn't have enough pull. Then he made Veronica Mars and became somewhat more successful in town, and when he pitched it, ABC offered to revisit it with a new cast and a new angle. I guess. (I haven't seen it.)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Does it mean something when your company's stock price hits 6.66 on Good Friday?

[Betty]

Buy! No wait... Sell! No wait... ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Does it mean something when your company's stock price hits 6.66 on Good Friday?Muahahahah. Hamuahmuahmuahmuah.

[lashbear]

Heh heh. Lashbear got his wish.
:D

I ran into the guy who does hair and makeup for the play I'm in. He looked me up and down and agreed with me that I need a mullet haircut. I'm excited about that. BUT he also said he wanted me to grow a goatee (just like lashbear wanted!). I said ok. I can't grow one as nice as GD's or mousepod's but I think the scruffy, scraggly look is what he's going for. 'm excited. I'm going to Redneckland, y'all!
WOOF !!!!! :evil:

[Drince88]

Does it mean something when your company's stock price hits 6.66 on Good Friday?

I thought the stock markets were closed today?

[BarTopDancer]

I scored the last box of Cadbury creme eggs in the Target near my house.

[Moonliner]

I scored the last box of Cadbury creme eggs in the Target near my house.

Those things are PURE EVIL!!!!!

(by which I mean they are in fact the greatest thing ever created by humans)

[BarTopDancer]

Those things are PURE EVIL!!!!!

(by which I mean they are in fact the greatest thing ever created by humans)

Yes. They had a case of orange creme and camel left, but I scoured for the creme.

[blueerica]

Creme = bleh. But you already knew that about me, BTD.

[Gemini Cricket]

I scored the last box of Cadbury creme eggs in the Target near my house.
Not to rain on your Easter parade or anything but...
Ew. I don't like candy with guts in it. Bleh!
:D

[Ghoulish Delight]

I thought the stock markets were closed today?
Well yes, technically it closed yesterday at 6.66. But that means it spent all day to day there.

[RStar]

Yes. They had a case of orange creme and camel left

I hate the Camel flavored ones! I prefer goat.....

:evil: ;)

[BarTopDancer]

We're playoff bound!!!!!!!

[Strangler Lewis]

We're playoff bound!!!!!!!

So's half the league.

[lindyhop]

So on Monday I drove over to DLR after work and met my friend Lauretta who was there with her family (two sons, two daughters-in-law, two grandsons) all from various places in the midwest. She's ditched her family for the evening so we could visit. We hadn't seen each other in 7 years and hadn't exchanged a letter or email in several years before she contacted me a few weeks ago to let me know she'd be in the area. Before that it had been many years because she'd moved to Minnesota. But way before that we'd been best friends growing up before life got between us.

We had a great time talking over dinner and then we went into the Park and watched fireworks while we talked some more. I got home late for a school night but I was so glad I stayed. We've promised to make a better effort to stay in touch.

But I was shocked at how old she was. She used to be only a year older than me. Then I looked in the mirror. Oh. Yeah. How did that happen?

[RStar]

But I was shocked at how old she was. She used to be only a year older than me. Then I looked in the mirror. Oh. Yeah. How did that happen?

If you are saying she now looks more than a year older, it could be:

1) She moved to MN

2) People who visit DL often stay younger

3) I suppose you could have better genes, but I'd go with the first two....

[wolfy999]

Remember you are as young as you feel....I'd say you are pretty young!

[Kevy Baby]

Remember you are as young as you feel....I'd say you are pretty young!And I would be happy to feel you to see how young you DO feel.
:evil:

[BarTopDancer]

So's half the league.

Considering the first 3/4 of our season it is a small miracle we are in the half of the league going to the playoffs ;)

[Kevy Baby]

So I am sitting here getting the last few things ready. They are vacuuming upstairs. So I think to myself: "this is what it sounds like to be vacuumed."

Sis I mention that there is not a lot of sound insulation between floors?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Well yes, technically it closed yesterday at 6.66. But that means it spent all day to day there.

That amuses me. Husband says it means your stock is doing better than most.

I've learned that staying away from LoT for ... 3 days is too much.

I scored a box of Cadbury mini-eggs in regular and caramel. Perfect! And I hide them so husband doesn't eat them all.

[RStar]

That amuses me. Husband says it means your stock is doing better than most.
Oh, I thought he bought stock in Satan......

:evil:

[Stan4dSteph]

My mom brought back a package of these for me from New Zealand.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3379514835_067cbf379d.jpg

[Gemini Cricket]

Manoa Valley Theatre here in Hawai'i is going to do 'Hair' next year. I can't believe it. It made me totally and completely excited. Probably too old to be in it, but I'm going to be involved in it somehow.
:)

[Stan4dSteph]

There's a revival on Broadway right now. :)

[DisneyDaniel]

My mom brought back a package of these for me from New Zealand.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3379514835_067cbf379d.jpg

Lucky, you! I've still never had a Tim Tam and would like to experience eating/drinking a Tim Tam Slam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MQZX1nLOJ4) one of these days. :coffee:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Lucky, you! I've still never had a Tim Tam and would like to experience eating/drinking a Tim Tam Slam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MQZX1nLOJ4) one of these days. :coffee:
Rather than click on the link to discover what it is, I'm going to enjoy the repulsive assumption that that's a new dish at Denny's consisting of "choc hazelnut flavored mousse" scambled with eggs and a side of bacon and hash browns.

[Morrigoon]

Does anybody speak stomach? I'd like to give mine a talking to!

[Alex]

Ellen Degeneres. Stomach speak angry whale.

[Morrigoon]

Today's little project came out well, I think.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/April09/P1120130.jpg

Branch: free
Pot: <$1
Flowers: $1
Plaster: ~$0.35

[Moonliner]

Today's little project came out well, I think.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/April09/P1120130.jpg

Branch: free
Pot: <$1
Flowers: $1
Plaster: ~$0.35

COOKIES!!!!!

[Morrigoon]

You're not getting my Thin Mints, Moonie!

[Moonliner]

You're not getting my Thin Mints, Moonie!

Curses! Foiled again.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm falling asleep at work.
It would be so bad to sleep at work.
Me tired.
Me sleepy.
Work rehearsals sleep work rehearsals sleep...

[ozron]

Welcome to my world, GC. Even when I'm not in production, I can't get to sleep before 1:30.

[Tref]

Welcome to my world, GC. Even when I'm not in production, I can't get to sleep before 1:30.

You are being produced?

[Morrigoon]

I'm bored.

[Moonliner]

I should have been in bed hours ago.

[Tref]

I should have been in bed hours ago.

You should have. Everyone was there. It was a blast.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I've started using a press pot to make coffee at work since I'm not a fan of the new brand of coffee they've brought in.

I need practice. My first 2 cups came out kinda weak. Don't know if I need to add more grounds or increase steeping time. I'm a little worried that the water that comes from the coffee machine here isn't hot enough, which might scuttle the whole operation.

I'll need some advice from the masters (€ when he returns from the mountains, or the professional, blueerica, if she's around).

[Stan4dSteph]

Do you pre-warm the press pot? That can help too. Put warm water in the pot, then discard before you add the grounds and the water to actually make the coffee. Also, the coffee should be ground to "press pot" standards rather than for drip machines. It does make a difference.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Done on both counts.

[Stan4dSteph]

Done on both counts.I think it's just trial and error. I had the same issue when I was using a press pot regularly. I will be interested to see any hints Euro and E have. Didn't they post some once?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I wonder if I'm anywhere close on the grounds:water ratio. I'm using 2 heaping teaspoons for the amount of water that fits in a standard travel mug. Does that seem right?

[Snowflake]

I wonder if I'm anywhere close on the grounds:water ratio. I'm using 2 heaping teaspoons for the amount of water that fits in a standard travel mug. Does that seem right?

Well, when I make coffee and this works out for drip, etc. 1 heaping spoon of coffee per cup and then 1 extra for the pot. I do not drink too much of the stuff, but I made the first 3 or 4 pots at Yosemite yesterday and had no complaints it wsa too strong or not. Of course, since most of those consuming were bleary-eyed from lack of sleep, any caffeine was a good thing.

Also, ask Kevy since he brought a French Press to Yosemite. He might know.

[Alex]

If you're not getting good temperature water, but yourself a little desktop water pot to heat your water.

Then stop drinking coffee because that **** is vile.

[Prudence]

I get to see my folks tomorrow!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!! This will be my first time flying into Seatac as an out-of-state-er. I wonder if it will make me want to move back there or if I'll be glad I left.

[Ghoulish Delight]

My third pot is an improvement. I upped it to 3 scoops, steeped a little longer. I think next time I'll steep it even longer.

If you're not getting good temperature water, but yourself a little desktop water pot to heat your water.I've considered it, I think the press pot is already pushing the work-space-as-kitchen boundary, I think adding small kitchen appliances might raise some eyebrows. Especially since I don't sit in my cube, I spend my time in the computer lab.


Then stop drinking coffee because that **** is vile.Only when people ruin it with milk and sugar.

[Alex]

Be the "kitchen in his cube" guy. It'll make you indispensable.

[Mousey Girl]

I say scrap the whole thing and buy a Keurig.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Be the "kitchen in his cube" guy. It'll make you indispensable.
If I were in my cube I would. In the lab, probably a bad choice.

I say scrap the whole thing and buy a Keurig.
That's what I'm trying to get away from. The company provides us a pod-type maker. It makes pretty good coffee and I've been happy with it. But a) to save money they're switching brands, and the new brand sucks. And b) Even with the better coffee, after a while the uniformity has gotten to me. Even having bought my own pods of different flavors for variety, there's just no personality to each cup. I'm digging the little bit of personal touch I'm getting from making my own.

[Snowflake]

I'm drowning my sorrows in far too many tim tams. Thank goodness I have one package left to me. Damn those Aussies, these are addicting.

[~MS~]

I'm drowning my sorrows in far too many tim tams. Thank goodness I have one package left to me. Damn those Aussies, these are addicting.

I had my hubby take mine out to the garage freezer, not that THAT will save them but at least I have to walk further to get at them! Those ones being sold at Target just are NOT the same.

[katiesue]

Be the "kitchen in his cube" guy. It'll make you indispensable.

VAHIMYMM*

*Visiable Alex "How I Met Your Mother" mojo

[Mousey Girl]

I just brought the last of the cookies out of the oven. All I have left to do, food wise, for Cambria is the cake and cutting the fudge I made earlier tonight.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

If I were in my cube I would. In the lab, probably a bad choice.I bought an electric teakettle a while back for a work tea party. It became my donation to the kitchen at large. Perhaps you could do the same. Those things boil water quickly, faster than a stove, so you don't feel weird hanging around the kitchen waiting for it to boil. You'd be a hero to all the resident tea drinkers, too.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I think the water from the machine is hot enough. I've used it for tea before and it's been fine. I was just underestimating the amount of grounds and steeping time.

[RStar]

I bought an electric teakettle a while back for a work tea party. It became my donation to the kitchen at large. Perhaps you could do the same. Those things boil water quickly, faster than a stove, so you don't feel weird hanging around the kitchen waiting for it to boil. You'd be a hero to all the resident tea drinkers, too.But does it work if you watch it?

I think the water from the machine is hot enough. I've used it for tea before and it's been fine. I was just underestimating the amount of grounds and steeping time.
The best tea is made at 180°F which is where most of the water dispensers are set. Water at 200-212°F (boiling) allows the bitter oils to be extracted from the leaves. This is why I like sun tea the best, but because it takes 4-6 hours and a warm sunny day I don't make it all that much.

I'm not sure, but I would think the same would be true with coffee. I just bought a french press to use at work (the coffee they make here is vile, not sure what they do wrong). The nice thing is making it strong, using and emmersion blender in some whole milk, add some chocolate syrup, and wala! Mocha Latte!

[blueerica]

You also should not brew coffee at boiling - so be careful about temperature. It plays a big factor is taste/quality of coffee.

What Peet's says (http://www.peets.com/learn/coffee_basics.asp)

coffeeresearch.com's advice (http://www.coffeeresearch.org/coffee/brewing.htm)

Peet's also offers coffee-to-water ratios that are helpful. They tend to have more coffee to water than most people like, so I suggest brewing it to their methods and adding hot water to it after the brew.

[Deebs]

I really want an electric tea kettle. My tea pot is old and does not whistle. It stopped whistling a couple of years ago, but just recently started something new. When I flip the spout, the piece that should make it whistle, completely falls out of the spout and into my cup. Since I make tea everyday, you'd think I could remember this is coming. I guess I really should just buy the electric kettle.

[Ghoulish Delight]

You also should not brew coffee at boiling - so be careful about temperature. It plays a big factor is taste/quality of coffee.

What Peet's says (http://www.peets.com/learn/coffee_basics.asp)

coffeeresearch.com's advice (http://www.coffeeresearch.org/coffee/brewing.htm)

Peet's also offers coffee-to-water ratios that are helpful. They tend to have more coffee to water than most people like, so I suggest brewing it to their methods and adding hot water to it after the brew.
Speaking of Peet's, I headed to your old digs to add a 2nd coffee flavor to my work pantry.

File this under "No Sh*t Sherlock", but the visual difference between the Peet's press grind vs. the press grind from the supermarket grinder (which I used simply because I was there and wanted some coffee to start testing the press with) is amazing. I'm in no way surprised by this fact, even without the Peet's to compare to I could see how irregular the market's grinder left the grounds. But wow does Peet's do a good job.

And it paid dividends. First cup with the Peet's (Sumatra) is freaking divine.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh, and I'm not joking when I say "pantry". Wait until I start adding teas as well...
1077

[Stan4dSteph]

I really want an electric tea kettle. My tea pot is old and does not whistle. It stopped whistling a couple of years ago, but just recently started something new. When I flip the spout, the piece that should make it whistle, completely falls out of the spout and into my cup. Since I make tea everyday, you'd think I could remember this is coming. I guess I really should just buy the electric kettle. I got mine at Target.

[blueerica]

Speaking of Peet's, I headed to your old digs to add a 2nd coffee flavor to my work pantry.

File this under "No Sh*t Sherlock", but the visual difference between the Peet's press grind vs. the press grind from the supermarket grinder (which I used simply because I was there and wanted some coffee to start testing the press with) is amazing. I'm in no way surprised by this fact, even without the Peet's to compare to I could see how irregular the market's grinder left the grounds. But wow does Peet's do a good job.

And it paid dividends. First cup with the Peet's (Sumatra) is freaking divine.

They have their ratios on the bags, if I recall.

Oh, and I'm not joking when I say "pantry". Wait until I start adding teas as well...
1077

Don't forget to keep the grinds away from the light! More true for the teas!

[/coffee&tea nazi]

I'm jealous - I continue to put up with the mud at work. It may be time for a change...

[Ghoulish Delight]

That cabinet stays closed.

BTW, I think that Peet's is collapsing without you, E. I took my free cup-a when I bought the Sumatra. I didn't really pay attention to what she poured, and I had walked out before I sipped it. It was undrinkable. Bitter beyond reason, and I like bitter coffee. If it weren't free I'd have gone back and asked for something else.

[Deebs]

There is this one fence picket in my backyard that falls down every time it gets windy, which it really has been lately. I put it up and it falls down again. I don't even think the ex left a hammer in the house when he moved out, so any "repairs" I make are sub-par.

I could hear the neighbor mowing his lawn a little while ago. Through the downed picket I saw him pass by and he was nude. Does this not seem like a complete absence of common sense? I couldn't see if he was wearing shoes, but would not have been surprised to see him barefoot. Blatant disregard for safety. Who does this? What about lawn debris?

Now he is finished mowing and I notice he is wearing a Bluetooth. Where is he carrying the phone?? He looks like Chuck Woolery with gray hair (the parts of Chuck Woolery I have seen). I hope he goes in soon, this is very distracting.

[Morrigoon]

Darn you guys for bringing up Peet's. Now I'm aching for a Vanilla Freddo.

Wish my local Peet's was hiring...

[Deebs]

Naked guy is in and the fence picket is up. I didn't want to go out and move it while he was still in the yard, obvs. Though I guess someone who gardens nude might not have been too embarrassed. But I would have.

[Capt Jack]

ROFL

nude lawn mowing is...to say the very least....ill advised.
get a picture next time

[Snowflake]

LMAO

Yes, yes, what Capt. Jack said!

What a maroon, I must say!

[Deebs]

LMAO

What a maroon, I must say!

So Snowy, I told you it's awesome here -- when 'ya comin' to visit me? ;)

[Alex]

At least he had the expected protection of a fence.

My stepfather would go out and water the front lawn in his underwear (tighty whities) at 3 in the morning.

[Deebs]

At least he had the expected protection of a fence.

My stepfather would go out and water the front lawn in his underwear (tighty whities) at 3 in the morning.

Partial protection, since the fence is collapsing and there was quite clearly a picket completely down.

At least it was in the wee hours when your stepdad was standing out there in his smalls.

Or maybe I've just been wearing too many clothes while out of doors at home.

[Strangler Lewis]

There is this one fence picket in my backyard that falls down every time it gets windy, which it really has been lately. I put it up and it falls down again. I don't even think the ex left a hammer in the house when he moved out, so any "repairs" I make are sub-par.

I could hear the neighbor mowing his lawn a little while ago. Through the downed picket I saw him pass by and he was nude. Does this not seem like a complete absence of common sense? I couldn't see if he was wearing shoes, but would not have been surprised to see him barefoot. Blatant disregard for safety. Who does this? What about lawn debris?

Now he is finished mowing and I notice he is wearing a Bluetooth. Where is he carrying the phone?? He looks like Chuck Woolery with gray hair (the parts of Chuck Woolery I have seen). I hope he goes in soon, this is very distracting.


Better mark your calendar. (NSFW) (http://www.wngd.org/)

[Deebs]

Better mark your calendar. (NSFW) (http://www.wngd.org/)

World Naked Gardening Day? This is a worldwide phenomenon? I had no idea. And it is coming up soon! My neighbor must be practicing. Thanks, SL.

[RStar]

ROFL

nude lawn mowing is...to say the very least....ill advised.
get a picture next time

While it is ill advised, I did it once. And I wear very little during the hot summer while gardening. Including no shoes. I have never had any injuries, as I'm use to it (a nudist at heart, have been all my life). Though maybe I'm pushing my luck......

;)

So, weather permitting, guess what I'll be doing May 2nd? :D

[Strangler Lewis]

Mind the clippers.

And, since I just got a nasty prick on my finger, I'll add: mind the roses.

[Deebs]

I just got a nasty prick on my finger

Better than a nasty finger on your prick.

[Strangler Lewis]

And the winner is . . .

Next up: something about stems, roses, etc.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I would regularly wear sandals to mow the lawn because I hated getting stuff into my shoes. But whatever useless s.o.b. was responsible for tending my parents' lawn (oh wait...) didn't do a very good job, so it was mostly dry weeds, dirt, and rocks, so barefoot would have been a bad choice.

But yeah, in the 100 degrees summers of the valley it was sandals, shorts, and that's it.

[Morrigoon]

(a nudist at heart, have been all my life)

Aren't all men nudists at heart? Or do I just know too many men who think of themselves this way?

[Capt Jack]

not sure 'likes to get naked' immediately qualifies you as a 'nudist' does it?

most guys I know who do so relatively frequently see it quite often as a means to an end....ya know?

not all, and not always...but I think they would indeed be in the majority

[Alex]

I have no problem being naked around the house, but I have no interest in being naked anywhere else so not sure where that puts me on the spectrum.

[Capt Jack]

Mind the clippers.

I just got a nasty prick on my finger

Better than a nasty finger on your prick.

Im going to have to agree or disagree with you on that point, primarily depending on the usage of the term 'nasty'
:D

[Morrigoon]

I have no problem being naked around the house, but I have no interest in being naked anywhere else so not sure where that puts me on the spectrum.

I would count it if naked was the preferred "hanging out around the house" state (pardon the pun)... the way some folks would wear PJs around the house for no better reason than because it's not necessary to put on outdoor clothes.

[Strangler Lewis]

As observed on "Seinfeld," when it comes to hanging around the house, there's good naked, and there's not-so-good naked.

As for me, I push the lawnmower in my shirt sleeves.

I take the magazines.

I am . . . . the reasonable man.

[Snowflake]

So, bah humbug, even though it's Friday, bah ram ewe, I'm at the office.

Otherwise, all is normal in SF

[Moonliner]

It's here, It's here!!! It's finally here!

Spring.

Ahhhhhh......

[Snowflake]

It's here, It's here!!! It's finally here!

Spring.

Ahhhhhh......

Sneezing, eh?

[Capt Jack]

It's here, It's here!!! It's finally here!

Spring.

Ahhhhhh......


exactly my thinking. supposed to be high 80+'s here for the next couple days...

about damn time :cool:

[Morrigoon]

Meh. I prefer my days at 72 or below. Preferably below 68

[cirquelover]

It's raining something fierce here but it's supposed to get nice and warm for the weekend.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I hope it gets warm for the weekend. Well, I'll take warm just about any time. 80 or above. :)

[Snowflake]

Apparently 79 degress here (SF) on Sunday and Monday. I'll be breaking out the fan, I suspect if there is no breeze.

[Alex]

MouseAdventure next weekend. Summer should be there by then.

[cirquelover]

We're supposed to hit 80 degrees on Monday, it will feel good!

[RStar]

not sure 'likes to get naked' immediately qualifies you as a 'nudist' does it?

No, it doesen't. "Getting naked" is usually the means to and end. There is nothing sexual about not wearing clothing, nudist style. It's a nature thing, a freedom of sorts. Warm sun, gentle breeze, nature around you in the garden. That's what I like, and what the National Garden in the Nude day is about.

In general, I love the sun, and this weekend will be wonderful!

[Deebs]

This is my 666th post -- eep -- but there is nothing evil about it, nor is there anything naughty or evil about nudity, for gardening or any other reason. :D

My initial worry when I saw my neighbor was the he could run over a rock or something and possibly injure himself. He was mowing the lawn, not doing anything sexual at all, and indeed, he was in his own backyard. Granted, I did have an excellent view. And if his goal was to feel at one with nature, wearing a Bluetooth seems a little incongruous, not to mention that I still don't know where he was carrying the phone.

There is nothing sexual about not wearing clothing, nudist style. It's a nature thing, a freedom of sorts. Warm sun, gentle breeze, nature around you in the garden. That's what I like, and what the National Garden in the Nude day is about.


I get the whole communing with nature concept and realize there is nothing pervy about it. It just would not work for me. I'd feel very vulnerable and exposed, which seems counterproductive when trying to reach a serene state. But I am happy for you, that you achieve happiness in such a simple pleasure. In fact, I will be thinking good thoughts for you as you enjoy the warm sun and gentle breeze on that day.

[Moonliner]

This is my 666th post -- eep -- but there is nothing evil about it, nor is there anything naughty

:(

[alphabassettgrrl]

Playing hookie from my paper-writing. Hopefully tomorrow I can get some reading done, then Monday I can go out to the school, start working on my power point presentation, and on my papers. I'm not doing very well at doing it at home.

On the bright side, today was a fun day at the Scandinavian festival. Some friends came to join me, and we ate, and looked at stuff, and had a generally grand time. I snagged a bunch of pamphlets on Finnish culture and a packet of lefse to take home.

Fantastic.

I'm almost within my calories for the day. Almost. Maybe if I do a few more rounds with the weights....

Random thoughts for tonight.

[RStar]

Granted, I did have an excellent view.

I must also point out that I have a block wall covered by shrubs that are 6-10 feet high all around my back yard. I do not wish anyone to see anything they don't want to. I'm very carefull about that.

Also, I'm a professional gardner (I had a business for many years) and extremly careful, and have never hurt myself. I have a healthy clean lawn, free from rocks. Flying rocks can seriously hurt someone even when fully clothed.

Oh, and thank you Deebs- it was a warm and wonderful day in the garden today! :D

[JWBear]

I have a sinus infection. I feel like shyt.

[Prudence]

We had such a blast yesterday at the park. It was fabulous weather and I got to have quality time with mom and I didn't have to be stressed or anything. It was a pretty darn great day! We got my mom to ride Tower of Terror, which was a feat all by itself. And we have photographic evidence! True, she's clinging to me, but she rode it, and says she'd go again. We were there from noon to midnight. Long day! It was pretty great.

Oh! And there are FABULOUS new Alice teapots/cups/saucers/mugs!!!!! ZOMG! so super cute! I got one of each.

[RStar]

I have a sinus infection. I feel like shyt.

I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you feel better quick!

[MouseWife]

Sinus infections are awful. They've plagued me for years, the past two years almost continuously. I hope you find relief. Have you had them before? Can I suggest warm compresses, steamy showers, hot tea? The neti pot or sinus wash helps but I think I just do it wrong so I only get semi-relief.

Nudity? LOL My backyard is open to everyone for quite some way. So, not here.

I heard it was 102 at the park today.....er, Disneyland park.

Wonder what it was at Yosemite? My two favorite parks!!!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Count me with the sick people. Yuck. And I still have two presentations to get ready- one for Thursday, one for a week from now/Monday. Bah. Not ok. Thankfully it's only a head-cold and I hope it goes away now.

[Not Afraid]

What's with the heat? It was snowing just a few short days ago. Even on Saturday, I was wearing a sweater and was freezing at night. I want more cold!

[Snowflake]

What's with the heat? It was snowing just a few short days ago. Even on Saturday, I was wearing a sweater and was freezing at night. I want more cold!

No kidding, 87 in SF today and tomorrow. Too darn hot!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Anyone not in the desert doesn't get to complain about heat.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I love the heat! It's supposed to be freezing again on the weekend, sadly.

[lashbear]

Sooo... I'm just about to go to The Park with Chris & Lisa & Cindy & Gretchen and I'm as excited as hell !!!!!!!!

OMG, I'm gonna cry again. I get like that when I see the main entrance etc. Crazy AshTrayans.

[Snowflake]

Sooo... I'm just about to go to The Park with Chris & Lisa & Cindy & Gretchen and I'm as excited as hell !!!!!!!!

OMG, I'm gonna cry again. I get like that when I see the main entrance etc. Crazy AshTrayans.

Didja leave Stoat at Heast Castle? ;)

Have fun!

[Gn2Dlnd]

Man I wish I could get someone else to bake for me today! Have fun!

[Betty]

Having just returned from camping in the Anza Borrego desert no one can comlain about the heat - with the exception of those who went to Coachella... they know all about it.

We went from WINDY (capitalized for just how windy it was!) to hotter then HELL. (capitalized for just how hot it was). I was glad to be in the car with A/C on the drive back.

[JWBear]

I hate heat. I hate being sick when it's hot more. But most of all I hate people who are having fun at Disneyland while I'm home, in the heat, sick.

You're all poopyheads. :p

[Deebs]

You're all poopyheads. :p

I agree, and with far less reason than you. I'm not even sick, but nor am I at Disneyland. I do hope you are feeling better soon.

So I really do learn something new everyday by reading the Urban Dictionary's word of the day. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/) At least the last 5 I had never heard of in my life. Am I living under a rock?

[Snowflake]

Am I living under a rock?

Nah, you're in Stockton! ;)

[RStar]

Anyone not in the desert doesn't get to complain about heat.

At least it is usually dry heat. Though I was in Vegas once durring monsoon weather and it was 95°F and 90% humidity. The saving grace was the clouds, so it didn't get up to 110-115 that I have experienced.

And when people say it's cold here I tell them to try Chicago or Minnesota....

I have to say that Sat was real nice, Sun. was boarderline, and today is just too darn hot!

At least Friday will be 62°F and drizzling.....

[Disneyphile]

I hope it will be cool in Vegas, since that's where I'll be the rest of this week, starting tomorrow.

That reminds me - I should probably be packing. Yet, I also have to finish up a ton of work.

Ken's sweet - he braved the heat yesterday to wash my car, and even came back inside and asked if I'd like it hand-waxed as well. It was sweet of him to offer, but I didn't want him to pass out.

What the heck happened to Spring? Did I miss it?

[Prudence]

I'm happy it's been warm this weekend! (Still weekend for me - I took today off to recover from the busy weekend.) Usually when we have company from Washington it rains. This weekend, it was great!

[ozron]

Up to eighty the last two days after MONTHS of cold and rain. We're happy here!

[Disneyphile]

Up to eighty the last two days after MONTHS of cold and rain. We're happy here!
This is revenge for us talking about how nice and sunny it's been for the last few weeks, huh? ;)

[Not Afraid]

I have APness again.

[Morrigoon]

Was nice to see you today!

It was still too damn hot. TSMM was the only ride we got on today, after we parted ways, the rest of the day was spent hopping from shady table to shady table and to refill drinks. (Until we went to see Sleeping Beauty, that is)

[Kevy Baby]

Am I living under a rock?Nah, you're in Stockton! ;)Same thing

[RStar]

I have APness again.

Yippeeee! :snap:

Can't have Lash and Stoat over withought having a pass....

[Snowflake]

I have APness again.

Cool! Well, not literally, congrats.

Okay, enough with the hot weather, please. Only benefit, I got 2 new fans, very nice and nice and quiet, too. Tango was lying right in front of the fan, all night long, got to be murder in the heat with a fur coat you can't take off. That and she lies with her chin in her water fountain, silly cat!

[Snowflake]

After sweating out the layoffs, my boss just brought me some gorgeous flowers (that are making me sneeze) for my 1 year anniversary. They're pretty

[Morrigoon]

Is anybody hiring right now?

[Not Afraid]

We're hiring.

[Morrigoon]

Tell me more :)

[3894]

After sweating out the layoffs, my boss just brought me some gorgeous flowers (that are making me sneeze) for my 1 year anniversary. They're pretty

Happy work anniversary, Snowflake! :snap:

With all the work uncertainty I'm reading about here, I guess I should just shut. the. bleep. up. about how frustrating it is to do online ressies for train travel from Paris to Dijon to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

[Snowflake]

Happy work anniversary, Snowflake! :snap:

With all the work uncertainty I'm reading about here, I guess I should just shut. the. bleep. up. about how frustrating it is to do online ressies for train travel from Paris to Dijon to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

Just a little bit, I hate you 3894 ;)

[flippyshark]

$#%@#$(*!!!!!

So, today, I get a call from my bank (Partners Federal Credit Union) alerting me that some a****** numb**** has been driving through Georgia and charging my debit card number at a series of Wal-Marts. So, I'm spending much of my day today making police reports and filling out credit union affidavits and REALLY wanting to find these wonderful citizens, and figure out where and how they got my frickin information.


AAARGH! Some people suck!!!

[Snowflake]

Aw Flippy, that totally sucks! I hope you have an easier time dealing with all this than Pru did.

I hope the rat fvcktard gets nailed, and soon!

[Prudence]

Flippyshark: I feel your pain. Really and truly. At least your bank called you.... Trust me, it could be worse. I hope the clean-up goes smoothly.

Morrigoon: We're still planning a job fair here next month, far as I know. And your degree would not be completely irrelevant.

Everyone who's still too warm: it is so cold in my cube that I would gladly trade places with you.

Cadbury creme egg I brought for lunch: Why are you already gone? Why do you not automatically regenerate until my thirst for creamy goodness is sated?

[Morrigoon]

$#%@#$(*!!!!!

So, today, I get a call from my bank (Partners Federal Credit Union) alerting me that some a****** numb**** has been driving through Georgia and charging my debit card number at a series of Wal-Marts. So, I'm spending much of my day today making police reports and filling out credit union affidavits and REALLY wanting to find these wonderful citizens, and figure out where and how they got my frickin information.


AAARGH! Some people suck!!!

That's really scary. Especially since I have a Partners account myself.

[~MS~]

After sweating out the layoffs, my boss just brought me some gorgeous flowers (that are making me sneeze) for my 1 year anniversary. They're pretty

awwww how sweet! That really is nice SF!

[Morrigoon]

So, according to Al, Harbor Galley will re-open!

[Morrigoon]

Wow, I didn't realize you could put ethnicity in a job posting...

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QAKV&sc_cmp1=JS_JR_ViewJob&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J8H4NJ6H9N52680Y1HF

[CoasterMatt]

All this work lately is killing me...
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/PoorMatt.jpg

I've been feeling a bit Dopey, though.
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/AnimationAcademy2.jpg

[Snowflake]

Well, the day started out nice. It is Staff Appreciation Day, a made-up holiday I do not care for one way or the other. Today, how can I complain, hot breakfast was catered in this morning with 3 HUGE hot trays filled with bacony goodness. ;)

[Snowflake]

I've been feeling a bit Dopey, though.
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/AnimationAcademy2.jpg

When I was last in the park (yeech, eons ago) we did the animator class and I could barely do a recognizable Donald. It was much more like a Dali-esque Donald.

That's a beautiful Dopey, Matt

[katiesue]

I too got flowers for the whatever made up thing today is but hey I'll take what I can get.

[mousepod]

Staff appreciation day? Ha!

[innerSpaceman]

I'll see that HA and raise you two "Really?" s.



This is the lamest office I've ever worked for.

[Not Afraid]

I suppose I would have to have staff to care. However, there is someone lurking in the wings waiting for training by me. Hurray!

[DisneyDaniel]

Wow, I didn't realize you could put ethnicity in a job posting...

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QAKV&sc_cmp1=JS_JR_ViewJob&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J8H4NJ6H9N52680Y1HF

Since there a lot of Asian gamblers at some casinos, especially in Southern California and Las Vegas, many casinos specifically hire hosts/customer service reps who can speak a particular Asian language to make sure their gambling guests' needs are met.

I do not gamble at all, but I've known a few people who have worked as casino hosts.

[Alex]

Yeah, I suspect that they mean the job is as a Casino host for Asians (specifically Chinese) not an casino host that is Asian.

Very poor wording, though.

[Morrigoon]

Daniel: I understand the reasoning, but a business should be careful how they word it, because I'm pretty sure it's not okay to give the impression that only Asians have a chance at getting the job (regardless of the likelihood that anyone else would have the required language skills)

[katiesue]

It's "Administrative Professionals Day" - first off there's nothing wrong with being a Secretary why the need to try and make it sound important? Second - I'll be shopping with giftcards later - woo hoo!!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Heh, our Admin Asst is on vacation today (and all this week). Guess the boss gets to save some money.

[Strangler Lewis]

Hmm. I'm chief, cook and bottlewasher around here, so I should buy myself a present. I deserve it given how often I ask myself to run domestic errands during the work day.

Or maybe just back myself into a corner when no one's around, so I can quit and sue myself.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So I spent the day staring at a computer monitor and trying to improve my papers for school. I'm not thrilled. I did get almost an hour on the bike though. That helps. And I'm almost starting to feel human again.

[Mousey Girl]

The Boy has decided that he wants an allowance (at least this week) and has been cleaning like crazy. So far he has washed my car, cleaned under the brat cage (where Puffy pushes out the litter, because she is a snot), washed the livingroom windows, washed the back door, emptied the dishwasher and even attempted to clean the gutters over the patio. We are now trying to figure out what drug he is on so that we can give him more.

He started this yesterday. He got bored and washed the b/f's car.

[Moonliner]

We are now trying to figure out what drug he is on so that we can give him more.


Perhaps that what he wants the money for. :D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The Boy has decided that he wants an allowance (at least this week) and has been cleaning like crazy.

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We are now trying to figure out what drug he is on so that we can give him more.I'd say there's something he wants to purchase. The drug is called WANT. :D

[ozron]

Okay, this is what my job is all about! When I say we run events at the zoo, this is what I mean.

Last Saturday we celebrated Packy's birthday. This is a big deal in Portland - and has been for 47 years!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7q-5kXXR2c

[Mousey Girl]

I know what he wants. 10-1 if he dug out his room he would find it without having to buy a new one.

[DisneyDaniel]

Okay, this is what my job is all about! When I say we run events at the zoo, this is what I mean.

Last Saturday we celebrated Packy's birthday. This is a big deal in Portland - and has been for 47 years!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7q-5kXXR2c

The elephant ears for the kids are a cute idea, but Packy's cuter and seemed to love the birthday cake. What were the candles on Packy's cake--carrots and celery?

And this reminds me, I need to renew my membership to the Zoological Society of San Diego (San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park), too.

Thanks for sharing the celebration video ... you do have a great job!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Okay, this is what my job is all about! When I say we run events at the zoo, this is what I mean.

Last Saturday we celebrated Packy's birthday. This is a big deal in Portland - and has been for 47 years!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7q-5kXXR2cLooks like Packy was excited for his birthday cake! :D

[~MS~]

awww what a great birthday for Packy!

[Prudence]

I would like to report that last night I had a dream that I was in a musical with Aquaman, who was real. Actually, the whole thing was real, people just kept breaking into song.

And, I repeat: Aquaman.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Any sign of Aqualad or Tusky?