Sooooo.....

[BarTopDancer]

I HATE the Swan/Dolphin.

I liked Port Orleans. I think we stayed at Riverside. The pool had an alligator slide.

I also like the Contemporary. The monorail goes through the hotel (yes, I am still fascinated by that).

[Moonliner]

I HATE the Swan/Dolphin.

** waves hand **
You do not hate the Swan/Dolphin

** waves hand **
You want to stay at the Swan/Dolphin

** waves hand **
This IS the hotel for you.

Oh you just got pawned by my freaky Jedi mind powers, plus you like Swan's (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=125652&postcount=121).

[Betty]

I just had a lovely, just as hot as I could stand it bath complete with a nice drinky-poo and book to read. Ahhh... the life. :)

[CoasterMatt]

I've got the greatest wife, anywhere.

She did all kinds of cleaning, while I watched football today.

I feel like crap.

[Prudence]

I'm going to be really sore tomorrow.

[Andrew]

We're home. Palo Alto -> Anaheim -> Scottsdale -> Vegas -> Death Valley -> Bakersfield -> Home. Four hotels, lots of miles, rather a lot of money, nearly 500 photos with new camera.

[Kevy Baby]

the monkeygirl and I are going to Orlando in June.

now to figure out where to stay...I suggest a hotel.

I've got the greatest wife, anywhere.No you don't: I do.

[Kevy Baby]

Went to the reptile show today and added to our brood. We added another Leopard Chameleon; a female this time. We already own a gorgeous male almost adult (he is about 11 months).

We also bought some flies (never done that before) and silkworms.

[mousepod]

I understand reptiles, Kevy, but why would you want to keep flies as pets?

[Kevy Baby]

I understand reptiles, Kevy, but why would you want to keep flies as pets?Food for the little Chameleon. We found out today that the little ones love flies.

[Not Afraid]

Welcome to SURGERY WEEK!

Thurston has his knee surgery tomorrow. He's the only one who gets a hospital stay out of it. He won't be home until Tuesday.

Chris has his hernia surgery on Tuesday. He comes home on Tuesday as well.

There will be lots of pain pills being doled out at our household over the next few days. I will just be taking advil.

[lashbear]

Welcome to SURGERY WEEK!

Thurston has his knee surgery tomorrow. He's the only one who gets a hospital stay out of it. He won't be home until Tuesday.

Chris has his hernia surgery on Tuesday. He comes home on Tuesday as well.

There will be lots of pain pills being doled out at our household over the next few days. I will just be taking advil.

Ahh... so it's NOT Thurston who's having the Hernia Op... :blush:

Hugs & Best wishes for a speedy recovery and very little pain.

...and the same to Thurston & Chris.


BTW: Chris, make sure you get one of those little bedside bells to ring every few minutes for a glass of water, or a piece of toast, or to have the channel changed..... :evil:

[Not Afraid]

Lashbear - you're going to get a beating when you come here in April.


No, Thurston has Luxating Patella - basically he's getting the groove under his kneecap deepened, his kneecap put back on and the tendon pinned to the bone. Not easy surgery - with a 8-12 week recovery time to boot. But, it is also a common surgery for small dogs and he's a young boy and should be ok. It's just a bit more dangerous because of the anesthesia required. All of the Brachy Breeds have issues with anesthesia.

Chris is the one with the hernia - not an uncommon condition either. He should be recovered in about 2-3 weeks.

The doctor told both of us that it is better if he gets up and walks around, so I'll be the one ringing the bell. ;)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hope both Chris and Thurston feel better soon. And you, too.

Ten hours is a long time to spend at work. I'm tired and glad that I'm over 21 so I can have alcohol. Days like today tell me I'm old and can't do this anymore.

[Capt Jack]

hernia....ugh. no kama sutra for a few weeks.


bummer.

here's to a speedy recovery :cheers:

[ozron]

Tonight was the last night of ZooLights. About 4:00 it started snowing. By 7:00 we had two inches of lovely, but wet and sloppy snow. Attendance was about 1200, so it was an OK night.

With our having to shut down the week before Christmas, I'm estimating that we lost about 50,000 in attendance.

ouch

[Gemini Cricket]

Get better quick you two.
:)

Just popping in to say hello. Been quite busy lately and have not been online a whole lot.
Been thinking of all y'all and wish everyone a wonderful 2009. I love the NYE pics at Lisa and Chris' place.
:)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Hi GC!!!

[€uroMeinke]

Act 3 of last week's This American Life ("Scenes from a Mall") should be required listening for anyone who spends any time on internet message boards. All too familiar.

Indeed just listened to the podcast - I wonder how many times this story has played out with a different cast of characters ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I've got the greatest wife, anywhere.

She did all kinds of cleaning, while I watched football today.

I feel like crap.To be fair, those were GREAT games (I was a good boy and TiVo'd them so I got helping brownie points).

[JWBear]

...Thurston has Luxating Patella...

I think I saw them in concert....





(In all seriousness... Get better Chris & Thurston!!)

[Strangler Lewis]

Wishing speedy recoveries to man and beast.

[Moonliner]

With our having to shut down the week before Christmas, I'm estimating that we lost about 50,000 in attendance.

ouch

Assuming an average of $7.00 per person from attendance (a mix of kids, adults and members) that's $350,000 lost. Add in the revenue from snacks and gift sales....

Ouch indeed.

[RStar]

And toss in the extra electricity for the lights, well, I hope attendance spiked durring the holidays to make up for it!

Lisa, warm thoughts and prayers for Chris and Thursty, and also for you. Be sure to take care of yourself as well!!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Hoping for a speedy recovery for both Chris and Thurston.

[Snowflake]

A speedy recovery for Thurston and Chris.

I'm back at the office and expect it to be a very busy day.

[Prudence]

My laptop is dead. :(

[wendybeth]

Taking care of two injured boys, Lisa? I don't envy you. The good thing is you'll be able to outrun them.:D

Speedy recovery wishes to all!

[Disneyphile]

There will be lots of pain pills being doled out at our household over the next few days. I will just be taking advil.Sending lots of healing and peaceful energy your way. *hugs*

[Moonliner]

Best of luck to man and beast.

I'm sure NA will take good care of her boys.....

http://moviesuniverse.no.sapo.pt/Misery_Photo.jpg

[Snowflake]

My laptop is dead. :(

Dell is having a sale :)

[Chernabog]

Dell is having a sale :)

Everywhere is having a sale :) :)

[Moonliner]

My laptop is dead. :(

You should stay at the Swan/Dolphin. Those hotels are a great compromise between location and price.

[cirquelover]

Thanks Moonie, now all I can picture is poor Chris laying in a bed begging Lisa not to use the hammer!

Best of luck to Chris and Thurston for a speedy recovery!

[Prudence]

The Rat has reportedly revived the laptop. A suitable reward will be forthcoming.

[Not Afraid]

Thurston is out of surgery. All went well with the LP surgery, however he also has hip dysplasia. Poor little guy!!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

:(

[Capt Jack]

aw hell. well to honor his bravery and with wishes for a speedy recovery...this

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/funny-dog-pictures-pugs-in-a-blanket.jpg

[~MS~]

poor puppy :(

[Morrigoon]

Thurston is out of surgery. All went well with the LP surgery, however he also has hip dysplasia. Poor little guy!!

Poor widdle guy! I wish him lots of cozy pug naps with his favorite pineapple.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/NYE%2008/P1100932.jpg

[lashbear]

Hugs to Thurston !!

[Ghoulish Delight]

:( Poor little man!

[madmonkeygirl]

Poor Thurston. Lucy and Ethel send him doggie get well wishes. Think that's what Matt's parents dog had Ginger. :(

[wendybeth]

Poor Thurston! Give him big hugs from us, okay?




Had another snowstorm last night- think we're nearing the 70" mark. A guy driving by on his CAT took pity on us and cleared out our driveway, where the berms had reached insane proportions. (Charged us $50, but it was well worth it). Hoping the new roof holds- we've had numerous cave-ins all over town, but they're primarily businesses with flat (and now, really flat) roofs. We braved the storm and caught Lewis Black's show at the Quest Casino; he didn't seem too happy at the prospect of being stranded in Spokane, and was totally unimpressed with all the white stuff. Great show, and it was nice to get the hell out of the house for a few hours.

[RStar]

Had another snowstorm last night- think we're nearing the 70" mark. A guy driving by on his CAT took pity on us and cleared out our driveway Why do people always drive cats? Shouldn't they drive dogs once in a while, just to be fair?

[wendybeth]

Cats are more interesting. They go where they want.;)

[Mousey Girl]

Laser lights and small dogs = fun. Poohdog keeps glaring at me, though, everytime Scruffy (the puppy) attacks him.

[RStar]

Laser lights and small dogs = fun.
Isn't that the new show they are installing the the bay at DCA?

[Moonliner]

Had another snowstorm last night- think we're nearing the 70" mark.

That's a lot of snow. So far we are pretty much snow-less here in my little part of the bitter east coast. Which is not to say the weather is nice.

Today we can look forward to: Rain, Sleet, Freezing rain and a "potentially significant" accumulation of ice. Oh boy.

[Betty]

So - last night I dreamed that I was in NA and Euro's house but they weren't home. I'm not sure how I got in -but I was doing my laundry. And it was everywhere. Then I suddenly realized that they would be home and I would be in trouble for being in their house. My husband starting taking the laundry outside - and then he disappeared. NA came home - and I was like - um yeah - I'm on this message board and now I'm in your house and I don't know - I guess I don't have any impulse control or something because I'm hear doing laundry. Then NA invited my daughter (who magically appeared) to be in a beauty contest she was going to in 15 to 20 minutes.

WTF?!

I think perhaps the laundry I need to do got mixed up with the photos of the new years party in my mind or something.

Funny - I didn't feel as bad about being in her house as I did thinking that she would go online and tell you all that I was crazy and in her house doing laundry...

Dreams! psh!

[Moonliner]

So - last night I dreamed that I was in NA and Euro's house but they weren't home. I'm not sure how I got in

Oh, that's easy. There is a window round back with a broken latch. A simple butter knife is all you need to jimmy it open in a jiffy.

[Kevy Baby]

Today we can look forward to: Rain, Sleet, Freezing rain and a "potentially significant" accumulation of ice. Oh boy.I can commiserate with you on the weather thing. I don't think we are going to get much above the mid-sixties here (although the skies are clear and there is no wind).

:D

[Moonliner]

I can commiserate with you on the weather thing. I don't think we are going to get much above the mid-sixties here (although the skies are clear and there is no wind).

:D

You do remember that I know where you live don't you?

[Prudence]

I can commiserate with you on the weather thing. I don't think we are going to get much above the mid-sixties here (although the skies are clear and there is no wind).

:D

This is part of why I moved here, but it's only been three months and I'm already acting like a native. I'm so cold lately and I'm starting to think seriously about moving somewhere where the winters aren't as cold and dark.

[BarTopDancer]

Last night on the news they were discussing one of the new office buildings in Irvine is going to house a local branch of the FDIC, creating about 600 jobs in the financial sector in OC. Story here (http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/business/Is_Local_FDIC_Hiring_Boom_Tied_to_Pending_Bank_Fai lures__Los_Angeles.html).

[Ghoulish Delight]

Gingerbread houses for geeks (http://www.kontraband.com/pics/15375/Gingerbread-Houses-For-Geeks/)

This one is my favorite:

http://208.116.9.205/10/content/15375/11.jpg

[swanie]

I just dawned on me that I'll be on plane to WDW in 48 hours.

Holy carp.

:eek:

[Snowflake]

Gingerbread houses for geeks (http://www.kontraband.com/pics/15375/Gingerbread-Houses-For-Geeks/)

This one is my favorite:

http://208.116.9.205/10/content/15375/11.jpg

heh, I'm not geeky enough, took me a minute to realize what this was. :blush:

[Morrigoon]

That's totally awesome, they even got the fan!

[JWBear]

I know I should know what this one is, but I'm drawing a blank.

http://208.116.9.205/10/content/15375/1.jpg

[Morrigoon]

I think it's from one of those I <3 Katamari-type games or something

[Morrigoon]

Anybody else find the idea of using the Amish to push an electric heater amusing?

http://www.heatsurgetv.com/

[CoasterMatt]

I think it's time for an Amish Rake Fight

[Andrew]

I know I should know what this one is, but I'm drawing a blank.

http://208.116.9.205/10/content/15375/1.jpg
I believe it's a reference to Portal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_(video_game)).

[Alex]

Yes, it is Portal.

[Moonliner]

Anybody else find the idea of using the Amish to push an electric heater amusing?

http://www.heatsurgetv.com/

I saw that ad over the holidays. It did cause a bit of head scratching.

According to the ad, the Amish are building the super special wood frame that the heater mounts in for a mear $300 or so.

The heatsurge folks are adding in the electronics "for free" and selling the entire package for just the cost of the frame. (Yeah, right. Sure you are.)

Not much of a deal compared to what you can get at home depot (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?marketID=90401&locStoreNum=8125&N=10000003+500500%2b90401&catalogId=10053&dim_search=1).

[Capt Jack]

Not much of a deal compared to what you can get at home depot.

you mean lumber? :D

sorry to any Amish folk that might be tuning in, but its a freakin box. a chimp with a claw hammer and some staples could build one

not to mention it would probably trip every breaker in my house (just like the wee little heater I use now...and the one I fired up at work that killed my whole section yesterday)

:rolleyes:

[wendybeth]

Another snowstorm today. So far, about 4" and going strong. We're on track to beat our all-time record of 93", set back about fifty years ago. We've officially got 76" inches on the ground, with a cumulative snowfall of 78" total, but the hill we live on (mountain for most folks, but considered a hill around here) has at least 4-6" more than the airport total. I ****ing hate snow.

This has been making the rounds up here- kinda long, but totally fits the mood of our area:

Diary of a Demented Snow Shoveler:


December 8 6:00 PM

It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!



December 9

We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had! Shoveled for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life!



December 12

The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment! My neighbor tells me not to worry-we'll definitely have a white Christmas (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/jokes/read/80476541/#). No snow on Christmas would be awful. Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter that I'll never want to see snow again. I don't think that's possible. Bob Is such a nice man, I'm glad he's our neighbor.



December 14

Snow, lovely snow! 8 inches last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again; I didn't realize I would have to do this way. I wish I wouldn't huff and puff so.



December 15

20 inches forecast. Sold my van (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/jokes/read/80476541/#) and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra snow shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.



December 16

Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.



December 17

Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours, I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. God I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.



December 20

Electricity is back on, but had another 14 inches of the damn stuff last night. More shoveling! Took all day. The damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March, I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.



December 20

Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white **** fell today, and it's so cold, it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to piss. By the time I got undressed, pissed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow blade on his truck (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/jokes/read/80476541/#) for the rest of the winter, but he says he's too busy. I think the asshole is lying.



December 23

Only 2 inches of snow today… And it warmed up to 0! The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she, nuts?! Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did but I think she's lying.



December 24

6 inches - Snow packed so hard by snowplow, I broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the son of a bitch who drives that snow plow, I'll drag him through the snow by his balls and beat him to death with my broken shovel. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at a 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just cleared! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was too busy watching for the damn snowplow.



December 25

Merry f---ing Christmas! 20 more inches of the damn slop tonight - snowed in! The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God, I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's a frickin' idiot! If I have to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to stuff her into the microwave.



December 26

Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.



December 27

Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze; plumber came after 14 hours of waiting for him... he only charged me $1,400 to replace all my pipes.



December 28

Warmed up to above -20. Still snowed in. The BITCH is driving me crazy!



December 29

10 more goddammed inches! Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?



December 30

Roof caved in. I beat up the snow plow driver, and now he is suing me for a million dollars, not only for the beating I gave him, but also for trying to shove the broken snow shovel up his ass. The wife went home to her mother. Nine more inches predicted…



December 31

I set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.



January 8

Feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. But why am I tied to the bed?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Someone at work just said that his dad's line (lives in Utah) is that he wants to start driving south and periodically stop and show the people wherever he stops a snow shovel. Once he gets somewhere that they say, "What's that?" that's where he'll live.

[cirquelover]

That was freaking hilarious Wendy!! I'm sorry you are going snow crazy, we've escaped it here but Z's teacher has been snowed in around Portland . At least it's pretty:evil:

[RStar]

Anybody else find the idea of using the Amish to push an electric heater amusing?

http://www.heatsurgetv.com/

I think about that every time I see the ads. I think they just make the wood box, and someone else makes the heater part. The point is that they don't USE the technology.

[Moonliner]

I think about that every time I see the ads. I think they just make the wood box, and someone else makes the heater part. The point is that they don't USE the technology.

Ah! The Amish only make the boxes. Thanks for clearing that up.

[€uroMeinke]

Back from Surgery and I fell fine. I wonder how long till the drugs wear off. In the meantime I feel like I'm shorter.

[Capt Jack]

welcome back. glad it went well

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Back from Surgery and I fell fine. I wonder how long till the drugs wear off. In the meantime I feel like I'm shorter.Sounds like that old Steve Martin bit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let's_Get_Small).

[Ghoulish Delight]

Welcome back. Did they install a zipper? Or any steampunk accessories?

[Snowflake]

Welcome back hris, glad you are feeling fine.

How's Thurston doing, anything to report on the other man in your life?

[Deebs]

Maybe the pain meds wore off and he is resting?

Glad it's over and you're home with drugs.

[RStar]

In the meantime I feel like I'm shorter.

Ooops, they did the wrong operation! I hope you can get a refund....

[Scrooge McSam]

Sooooo Wikimapiers

Why aren't there updated satellite images of Hong Kong Disney resort?

Or are there and I'm just not getting them?

People are marking places all over what appears to me to be a barren construction site.

What gives?

[Not Afraid]

Back from Surgery and I fell fine. I wonder how long till the drugs wear off. In the meantime I feel like I'm shorter.

He's just being silly! He didn't fall fine - he didn't even fall at ALL! Such a Drama Queen! And, he's only shorter because he's horizontal. Sheesh!

I went an picked up Thurston, brough Amy with me so I could use the carpool lane, but the traffic was fantastic! Thurston feels like a squishy marshmallow. I came home to find Chris asleep with 7 cats splayed around him. I just put Thurston down with the sleeping crew and he's been there ever since. They both haven't really budged for hours.

So - last night I dreamed that I was in NA and Euro's house but they weren't home. I'm not sure how I got in -but I was doing my laundry. And it was everywhere. Then I suddenly realized that they would be home and I would be in trouble for being in their house. My husband starting taking the laundry outside - and then he disappeared. NA came home - and I was like - um yeah - I'm on this message board and now I'm in your house and I don't know - I guess I don't have any impulse control or something because I'm hear doing laundry. Then NA invited my daughter (who magically appeared) to be in a beauty contest she was going to in 15 to 20 minutes.

WTF?!

I think perhaps the laundry I need to do got mixed up with the photos of the new years party in my mind or something.

Funny - I didn't feel as bad about being in her house as I did thinking that she would go online and tell you all that I was crazy and in her house doing laundry...

Dreams! psh!

OK, that's just funny! i hope my house was clean!

[cirquelover]

I'm glad your men are home and resting, soon they'll be awake and demanding:p

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Sooooo Wikimapiers

Why aren't there updated satellite images of Hong Kong Disney resort?

Or are there and I'm just not getting them?

People are marking places all over what appears to me to be a barren construction site.

What gives?Some satellite shots aren't updated for years. If you look at places you know have changed in the last few years, you'll probably see some old things. It took about 2 years for our brand new supermarket in Irvine to look like anything but a construction site.

Even so, I am surprised that such a destination as HKDL would not get its photo taken more often.

[CoasterMatt]

I just finished changing a headlight on Rose's car.

Fun stuff.

[madmonkeygirl]

Fun stuff indeed and saving $$$ in the process. Sorry but to let them have my car for 2 hours to change a headlight and charge me for it ridiculous when Matt just did it himself and only cost me the price of the bulb :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

This is part of why I moved here, but it's only been three months and I'm already acting like a native. I'm so cold lately and I'm starting to think seriously about moving somewhere where the winters aren't as cold and dark.

Yeah, it doesn't take long to adjust!

[Tom]

I am just home from the hospital for a few minutes to pick up some things.

Heidi was admitted a little while ago with a blood clot in her leg. They have started her on medications and are taking good care of her, so all should be well, but a little scary nonetheless.

And unfortunately, no internet access at the hospital, so she probably won't be back for a few days to tell you about her adventures, but I can relay messages in the meanwhile.

[Scrooge McSam]

Heidi was admitted a little while ago...

Oh dear! Send that girl much love and many kisses and hugs. You can be trusted to deliver those, yes?

Be well, Heidi! Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!

[Ghoulish Delight]

! :(

Enough with the medical calamities already. Speedy recovery to everyone!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

:( H better get well fast!

[Capt Jack]

oh geez. that sounds freakin scary. get well soon folks.......and yeah, knock it the 773H off with the medi-crap already! youre all supposed to be happy & healthy for the new year.

a'ight?

[Snowflake]

I am just home from the hospital for a few minutes to pick up some things.

Heidi was admitted a little while ago with a blood clot in her leg. They have started her on medications and are taking good care of her, so all should be well, but a little scary nonetheless.

And unfortunately, no internet access at the hospital, so she probably won't be back for a few days to tell you about her adventures, but I can relay messages in the meanwhile.

Oh dear! Please send hugs and love to Heidi and wishes for the speediest of recoveries.

Universe, listen to Capt. Jack, please. He's a wise man.

[JWBear]

<<Hugs>> to Heidi & Tom!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

At this rate we're going to have to rename the board The Recovery Room of Tomorrow, An Adventure Through Arthroscopic Swank.

[Alex]

I'm healthy (I've just doomed myself to a heart attack later today), but Lani has been sick for a couple weeks with some mysterious asthma thing.

[Deebs]

Poor Heidi! :(

Alex, I'm healthy too. Sorry about Lani though. 2 weeks is more than enough of a mystery ailment.

[BarTopDancer]

Oh no! Please keep us updated on H.

:(

I hope everyone starts feeling better soon!

[~MS~]

(((Heidi)))) sending fast healing prayers your way!

Alex don't scare me with some mystery asthma 'thing' those are NOT allowed in people I care about, just hearing about them causes flashbacks :(

[katiesue]

Oh geeze - I wish everyone a speedy recovery.

[Disneyphile]

Sending lots of healing to everyone. Geesh! What a way to start the new year. :(

[Capt Jack]

Universe, listen to Capt. Jack, please. He's a wise man.


is it considered tacky that I added that to Quotes?

:D

[Andrew]

Everyone (including dogs) please feel better sooner rather than later.

I felt a bit of something or other coming on yesterday so Jennifer brought home matzo ball soup -- guaranteed to cure what ails you, no matter what it is. And it worked.

[cirquelover]

I'm so sorry to hear of everyones medical traumas, healing vibes going out to the board.
Hopefully everyone will be feeling their normal chipper selves soon!

[BarTopDancer]

My kitty Springer is really sick and probably won't get better. :(

[Kevy Baby]

Tom: Please keep us posted on H and send love to her from Susan and I. Is it possible you can text (or Twitter) us updates and we could post them here?

And adding to the "sick" LoT people, Susan is having that same mysterious hacking sinus lung crap.

And, well, I am sick in a whole other way. But that doesn't count.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Tom- thanks for letting us know. Give her hugs from me, too, and wishes for good health. I'm glad the hospital's taking good care of her.

BTD- I'm sorry.

Sheesh - good vibes to everybody to get better. Heck of a way to start the new year, but sadly I think way too common.

[cirquelover]

My kitty Springer is really sick and probably won't get better. :(

I'm so sorry. I understand what you're going through, hang in there.



Wow, aren't we all just falling apart for the New Year. Hopefully this gets all the traumas out of the way for the year for everyone!

[Capt Jack]

well, if its any consolation, Ive now gone a full 24 hours without a cig. I havent expired or committed a felony yet.

does that help?

[cirquelover]

I'm very proud of you, keep it up!

Unfortunately I was supposed to be joining you in that endeavor, alas with circumstances being what they are......

[~MS~]

well, if its any consolation, Ive now gone a full 24 hours without a cig. I havent expired or committed a felony yet.

does that help?

One moment at a time....if I can quit anyone can, I was a walking chimney for 30 years....I cheated and went on welbutrin the month prior to 'quit date' then used the gum for the first 3 weeks so I was smoke free but not nicotine free ...then I weaned off the gum...so now I'm celebrating 5 years of freedom and I use the money saved to support my disney habit!

[Betty]

well, if its any consolation, Ive now gone a full 24 hours without a cig. I havent expired or committed a felony yet.

does that help?

That's REALLY GOOD!

(I quit cold turkey about 15 years ago - my husband quit by using the patch about 7 years ago. The patch and breath mints. He bought one of every kind of mind -decided he liked Altoids and then proceeded to spend about as much in mints as he would have smoking for about 2 months. Then weaned himself off the mints.)

[Strangler Lewis]

Best wishes to all for speedy recoveries. Tom, please keep us posted on Heidi, preferably with good news.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Sorry to hear about Springer, BTD. :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

well, if its any consolation, Ive now gone a full 24 hours without a cig. I havent expired or committed a felony yet.

does that help?
So that sound I heard was tobacco farmers screaming in horror?

[wendybeth]

Feel better vibes to everyone, especially Heidi. Leg clots can be very painful and very scary.

Captain- wtg! :snap:

[Kevy Baby]

AAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyya aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Grrrr. Bang. Flamboozle. Sput sput sput. Gnash. Sproing. %^$@*%#

http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/hammer.gif

Huminahuminahuminahuminahuminahuminahuminahuminahu mina.

Bang bang bang

http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dead.gif http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dead.gif http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dead.gif

[wendybeth]

Either Kevy's channeling Bill the Cat, or he's having a difficulty of some sort.

[Brigitte]

I vote the former, it's more fun.

[wendybeth]

We made the national news again- it's Snowmaggedon! (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28541133/)

At least some of the crap is melting now. Bring on the potholes!

[Capt Jack]

Either Kevy's channeling Bill the Cat, or he's having a difficulty of some sort.

that or hes gettin laid and typing at the same time

[Kevy Baby]

that or hes gettin laid and typing at the same timeI'm getting fycked, not laid.

[blueerica]

Reposted from my LJ.


So I made a purchase at Amazon and it arrived at the apartment today. I wasn't concerned about this because the management office takes packages. Well, apparently today the UPS delivery guy didn't feel like giving it to them and instead left it at our door.

We're not really a high risk area so I'm not too mad. However, the box it shipped in was the original manufacturer's box and so it was completely obvious what was inside so that would concern me a bit. Anyway, showing foresight, the UPS guy decided to hide the package...under our doormat.

At this point you may be jumping to a conclusion as to how the story ended. You might assume I, or Lani, stepped on said doormat, breaking the item.

You'd be wrong, but it was a close thing:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/3121904080_77a4619cd6.jpg



I found this amusing once I got home:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n263/blueerica/IMG_0367.jpg

Granted, he did a pretty good job of keeping the identity of the item at first glance hidden... but... I thought it was kind of corny, considering our front office is open to packages, with a package center. That, and it looks like garbage. I left a bag of trash outside to take with me when I was going to run some errands the other Saturday, and we got a written notice about trash. Yet, homeboy across the way has sh*t everywhere. (Thus, my stubborn reaction to not sweep the front area if it's going to look sh*tty with his sh*t, anyway.)

[Not Afraid]

Bad news abounds! Not a good way to start the New Year!

Heidi, I hope they can figure this out and make you well again. There had been too much bad happening in your body lately. Get better!!!!!

BTD: I hope Springer goes peacefully, but I will be sad when his time comes.

As to the hacking/coughing people, I'm joining your group. I decided it was better than being cut open. ;)

[Drince88]

To help some of the people who are feeling puny - here's a picture of the pair of black swans and 3 babies from my local park.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/cesowa/HPIM3951-1.jpg
And then the sign from said park... How many of YOUR parks say 'no boiling seafood' on them?!!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/cesowa/LAFRENIERESign.jpg

See you in Orlando, Swanie!

[lashbear]

Not just prohibited, but Prohibitted !! They mean business !

To all the Sickos, Healing vibes to all. I'm not telling about my swollen ankles... oops.

I need a Holiday !

[Not Afraid]

AWWWWW! Baby Swans!!!!! So very cute!

[Chernabog]

from Mouseplanet:
. The Orange County Register reported last week that family of a 20-year-old man killed in October, 2008 by an Anaheim police officer has filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Anaheim - and has also demanded that Disneyland erect a statue of the young man on Main Street, U.S.A. (link). The Walt Disney company was in no way involved in the shooting incident. According to the article, the family of Julian Alexander issued a joint statement with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference asking Disney to consider the memorial "as a message of healing and reconciliation to the community and a reminder that deadly force should be eliminated from the streets of Anaheim."

hahahahah they need to give him the :decap: :decap: :decap:

[tracilicious]

I got this bag on etsy today. I'm psyched.

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.50827488.jpg
http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.50827488.jpg%22%20/%3E

[Tom]

Heidi is doing well, but the doctor said she will need to stay in the hospital through at least Friday, to make sure that her blood has thinned sufficiently before they can release her. She wasn't crazy about that news, but her spirits have since picked up, particularly since a happy visit from the Mousepods. She generally feels okay, as the cold she had seems to have taken a turn for the better, and the pain from the clot is being controlled with vicodin. She likes the vicodin.

[wendybeth]

Glad Heidi is feeling better, and really glad they're keeping a close eye on her. A good Vicodin buzz certainly helps.:D

[Gemini Cricket]

Get well soon, Heidi!
:)

[Betty]

Yes Heidi - thin that blood and get better!

[Prudence]

Oh sure - I skip a day of logging in to LoT and see what all happens?! I can't leave you people alone for a minute without you getting all sick and clot-y and hacking up bits of internal organs. I insist that you all get better immediately. Don't make me turn this internet around!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad she's doing better and that they're giving her the good stuff for the pain.

Hope she can come home soon!

[~MS~]

I'm so glad she's doing better, thanks for keeping us updated!

[blueerica]

Whilst doing some work-related searching on teh interwebs, I came across this blog, which today mentioned the "Whopper Sacrifice".

And other stuff.

This is what I get when I am looking up right brain-left brain responses in advertising. Heh! (http://www.rightbrainleftbrainblog.com/)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Eeew, Whopper.

[lizziebith]

Hugs and good thoughts to the sick, the recovering and the furry friends...and congrats to the Cap'n! Hang in there, I'm trying again in about 3 weeks!

[RStar]

To all who are sick, I hope you feel better soon.

To all who will be sick in the future, I hope you feel better fast.

I'm covering all the bases now....

[JWBear]

To all who are sick, I hope you feel better soon.

To all who will be sick in the future, I hope you feel better fast.

I'm covering all the bases now....

What about those who were sick in the past?

[Mousey Girl]

I can't seem to get warm.

[BarTopDancer]

My kitty Springer is really sick and probably won't get better. :(

Springer is going to kitty heaven later today. :(

[Andrew]

I'm so sorry, BTD.

[Stan4dSteph]

Condolences, BTD.

[Capt Jack]

sorry to hear about the critter. thats never easy

[Moonliner]

:(

[cirquelover]

I'm so sorry BTD. I know how hard it is to lose the fluffy friend in your life.

[blueerica]

*sigh*

I'm trying my best not to cry, so I might not be opening this thread until it gets to the next page. KTHXBAI

[€uroMeinke]

So sorry to hear about Springer - hugs and condolences

[Strangler Lewis]

Very sorry to hear about your cat.

[Morrigoon]

Sorry to hear it, btd

[Not Afraid]

I wish a safe crossing of the bridge for Springer. He was a much loved baby boy.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

:(

[lashbear]

well, if its any consolation, Ive now gone a full 24 hours without a cig.
I was a walking chimney for 30 years.... now I'm celebrating 5 years of freedom
I quit about 15 years ago - my husband quit about 7 years ago.
Capt Jack - you keep up that good work !! I quit a 50 per day habit in 2000, after smoking for 18 years. The doctors said THAT was the reason that the Heart Attack in 2005 didn't kill me. Believe me, it's worth the effort and those difficult first three days. It gets easier as you go on, even if it seems like it won't at first. We're all behind you !

Springer is going to kitty heaven later today. :(
Kitty. :(
Big Bear Hugs. We can't wait to give them in person.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

:( Sorry, BTD.

[Capt Jack]

thanks bro. Im surely workin on it with all my might this go.

quitting never killed anyone.....smoking sure as hell has.

[Ghoulish Delight]

quitting never killed anyone.....smoking sure as hell has.Oh, quitting's killed SOMEONE. As in, "Hey? How's the quitting coming? Must be tough? Do you, like, constantly crave it? Are you thinking about it right now? What if I offered you a cig...*BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *CLICK* *CLICK* *CLICK* *CLICK* *bleed* *bleed* *bleed* *bleed*

[JWBear]

<HUGS> BTD!

[Capt Jack]

Oh, quitting's killed SOMEONE. As in, "Hey? How's the quitting coming? Must be tough? Do you, like, constantly crave it? Are you thinking about it right now? What if I offered you a cig...*BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* *CLICK* *CLICK* *CLICK* *CLICK* *bleed* *bleed* *bleed* *bleed*

well...ok. there IS that


quitting never killed anyone (that didnt deserve it)



hows that? :D

[Deebs]

Safe journey, Springer.

I'm sorry, BTD. :(

[Snowflake]

I'm sorry BTD, safe journey to kitty heaven, know that you were much loved.
:(

I want to go home and hug Tango really long (and she'll hate it). :(

[Disneyphile]

BTD - sending lots of love your way.

Capt Jack - keep up the great work! You can do this! :)

[LashStoat]

Dear BTD,

My cheese is unhappy about Springer, but I'll bet kitty had a better life with you than without you.

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

[katiesue]

Off for Polo and Birthday cake. Madzer is 13 today, god help me.

[Kevy Baby]

Madzer is 13 today...My condolences.

[wendybeth]

Off for Polo and Birthday cake. Madzer is 13 today, god help me.
Welcome to the party.


(Congrats to Madzer, though!)

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Very sorry to hear about Springer, BTD. :( Our thoughts are with you.

[Prudence]

Sad cheese for BTD and Springer. :(

[Morrigoon]

Sorry to hear that, BtD.

[bewitched]

I'm so sorry, BTD! :(




Happy New Year Everyone! Hope the big Bollywood party was fab and that everyone both near and far had a spectacular New Year. I'm sure I will eventually get around to reading all 1113 posts since I last visited (most, I'm sure, in this thread...wait when did the new Sooooo.....thread get the same name as the old Sooooo.....thread? Or am I experiencing deja vu?) but that will have to wait.

I'm pissed about the Middle East (and at the IRS and AT&T), sorry about the flooding, thrilled to be saying goodbye to Shrub, freaked out by how much Olivia has grown (8yo and 4'7"!), impressed by Blagojevich's cajones at "chicken" (although with little else) and perplexed about the success of Marley and Me.

I am also sick and tired of being sick and tired (but that belongs in the vent thread).

Oh, and apparently I may be a slightly racist but I strongly favor homosexuals. (Yep, you too can participate in these online Harvard studies (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/takeatest.html) and many others.)

Here's hoping 2009 is better than 2008...so far it's not worse. That's something. :p

eta: Oh, and if you didn't get a Christmas card, it's not that I don't like you it's that I was to lazy to get off my ass and actually address/mail them this year...so, Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah too....

[Betty]

Kitty. :(

[wendybeth]

I'm so sorry, BTD. I didn't see your post yesterday, or I would have certainly extended my condolences. Big hugs from me and the Girl.

[ToriBear]

I'm so sorry for your loss, BTD. :(

[Disneyphile]

Any update on LSPE?

Sorry that some of us are just too unhip to Twitter, but we're still concerned and would love an update. ;)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Called her yesterday. She sounded good, but seemed ready to come home (unsurprising).

[Kevy Baby]

Any update on LSPE?

Sorry that some of us are just too unhip to Twitter, but we're still concerned and would love an update. ;)actually- no release today, no release in sight yet. Blood not thinning fast enough, drs say.

[Capt Jack]

宇多田 ヒ&#


ok, Ive been searching but with no luck.
what does that say????

[Ghoulish Delight]

Fvcking posers (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/fashion/08CODES.html?_r=3)

[Andrew]

Fvcking posers (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/fashion/08CODES.html?_r=3)
I've had mine since I got out of the Army, that's around eighteen years. It's been in various states of good-to-awful but it's there and it will stay.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Save for two brief periods without, I've had some form of facial hair for 15+ years (and if you count sideburns, then that leaves only 1 week that I had none). When I finally shaved the goatee (or more precisely, the van dyke) that I had for over a decade I swore I wouldn't let myself keep any single facial hair style without change for more than a short period ever again. But I doubt I'll ever really remain facially hairless for any extended period, and I certainly won't be making my decisions based on what's "in".

Though it should be noted that the Van Dyke wasn't in when I initially grew it, only to come into fashion shortly there after. 14 years later, I grew the 'stache despite it not being in, and here we are 6 months or so later, and voila. I'm a freaking trend setter.

[Alex]

ok, Ive been searching but with no luck.
what does that say????

The last two characters aren't correct (& #). I believe the whole thing is supposed to be:

宇多田ヒカル - Utada Hikaru

She is a J-Pop singer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utada_Hikaru).

But that is just my best guess.

[JWBear]

Real men grow full beards. ;)

[Capt Jack]

works for me. thx alex

as for the beard thing. let the posers pose. the real test for facial hair is time. some just cant take the pressure of maintainence.

Real men grow full beards. ;)

unless of course theyre part japanese.....mine is as full as it gets...which aint much, but my razors last 20 years :D
/shrug

[Strangler Lewis]

There's only one type of hair I'd like to see come back in style.

[Alex]

Mohair?

[SacTown Chronic]

1970's Playboy hair?

[Kevy Baby]

Pubic?

[Kevy Baby]

(or more precisely, the van dyke)Thank you for being correct!

as for the beard thing. let the posers pose. the real test for facial hair is time. some just cant take the pressure of maintenance.I would rather break out the electric trimmer once a week than shave every day.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I would rather break out the electric trimmer once a week than shave every day.Well, unless you're growing a truly full beard (which for me would include a freakish neck beard), you still have to shave daily, though a reduced surface area.

[Kevy Baby]

Well, unless you're growing a truly full beard (which for me would include a freakish neck beard), you still have to shave daily, though a reduced surface area.Actually, I can get away with shaving the small area just twice a week - less if I really wanted to.

[Capt Jack]

There's only one type of hair I'd like to see come back in style.

merkin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin)?

(sorry. possibly NSFW depending on your situation)

[€uroMeinke]

Pubic?

I believe Sasha Grey's American Apparel ad is bringing that back

link to NSFW photo (http://www.madmoizelle.com/images_contenu/2008-12/sasha%20grey%20american%20apparel.jpg)

link to Reverse Cowgirl blog (http://reversecowgirlblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-new-american-apparel-ad.html) where the ad was first featured

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm a freaking trend setter.So what's next?

[Tom]

Sorry for the lack of updates on LSPE's condition, and thanks to Kevy for posting the tweet. Indeed, the date of her release is not yet known. It will be determined by how quickly her blood thins.

On the plus side, her spirits are up, in no small part to the calls, texts and visits from all of our wonderful friends. I told Heidi that when she is discharged, we'll have to bring a cart in to tote out all of the flowers, reading materials, stuffed animals, blankets and various assorted stuff she has received since being there. And the nursing staff are keeping the other bed in her room empty because of all the visitors she has had. So many, many thanks to all of you. It means so much to us both.

[Disneyphile]

Sorry for the lack of updates on LSPE's condition, and thanks to Kevy for posting the tweet. No apologies from you, mister. ;) I was just hoping that one of the connected Twitter-ers would keep the rest of us updated. You've got enough to deal with right now. I'm sending much loving and healing energy to you both.

Indeed, the date of her release is not yet known. It will be determined by how quickly her blood thins.If she's still there on Monday when we get back in town, I'd very much like to stop by. Hospitals are no fun at all, and I'd like to offer a bit of company when I can.

If anyone has her hospital info, please PM me. :)

[ToriBear]

The last two characters aren't correct (& #). I believe the whole thing is supposed to be:

宇多田ヒカル - Utada Hikaru

She is a J-Pop singer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utada_Hikaru).

But that is just my best guess.

And that's what I get for going to Wikipedia.

And yes, you're correct, Alex.....sadly. :p Jk.

But, thanks for pointing that out!

[Andrew]

I believe Sasha Grey's American Apparel ad is bringing that back

link to NSFW photo (http://www.madmoizelle.com/images_contenu/2008-12/sasha%20grey%20american%20apparel.jpg)

link to Reverse Cowgirl blog (http://reversecowgirlblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-new-american-apparel-ad.html) where the ad was first featured
American Apparel is my new favorite company.

What do they do again? Actually, who cares.

[Stan4dSteph]

American Apparel is my new favorite company.

What do they do again? Actually, who cares.I actually have a few baby-doll t-shirts from them. The NYC U2 concert t-shirt I got was an American Apparel shirt.

[bewitched]

American Apparel is my new favorite company.

What do they do again? Actually, who cares.


Personally, I'm pretty offended by the atrociously ugly yellow socks.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh, the socks make that ad.





Okay, maybe some other parts of it too.

[Moonliner]

Personally, I'm pretty offended by the atrociously ugly yellow socks.

Uhhhh, what socks? I've looked at it for quite some time and I don't see any socks.

[Morrigoon]

They're selling clothing with an ad containing almost no clothes? Who do they think they are, A&F?

[katiesue]

Congratulations Swanie!!! She finished the WDW Half this morning in 2:52 02.

Crap this means I'm going to have to actually train for the Disneyland Half.

[cirquelover]

Happy LoT Anniversary! It's hard to belive we've been going so long. On the other hand it feels like I've known you all for ever! Thanks for the swanky digs:snap:

[CoasterMatt]

Congrats Swanie!!

[Stan4dSteph]

Congratulations Swanie!!! She finished the WDW Half this morning in 2:52 02.

Crap this means I'm going to have to actually train for the Disneyland Half.Hooray! Congrats!

[Not Afraid]

Congratulations Swanie!!!!!!

[Andrew]

Congratulations Swanie! :D

[~MS~]

Congrats Swanie! I think there are a couple people doing the oh man we have to train for the fall now...

[Ghoulish Delight]

Man, I picked a good year to decide to make an effort to watch more NFL playoff games. So far they've all been worth watching.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Hello ever briefly from the hospital. The mousepods have sneaked in a hacked iPod that is serving as a router so I can say hello. I am contractually obliged to say that I love iPods now. I bow to Steve Jobs and his lackeys.

I am doing OK - as OK as I can under the circumstances. A little bit manic - super-happy to see guests and loved ones, to get calls and tweets. And pretty blue at other times, as it gets really old to be in the same quarters without the outside world. I can tweet but not always see your tweets. I can always text and receive texts. And alas, life without LoT is not swanky enough - but I have fetching hair scarves and flowers and some odiferous hand lotion to swank up my hospital gown.

Still no word as to when I'm getting out. My blood is simply not thinning fast enough and until they can get it to the level which will 'cement' the clot to the vein so it won't travel up through the lungs and make me the 1000th happy haunt, right? So I'm stuck here until that happens, basically.

Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful texts and gifts. To the mousepods in particular - I don't think I'd have made it through this without them. And of course, Tom, who is my best friend and solid rock.

Love to you all and I hope you're all staying well or getting better. I am going to stop being antisocial to my guests now.

[Andrew]

LSPE, so glad you're doing (somewhat) better!

[Prudence]

yay for the mousepods and the iPod router! I am fairly certain that it is against the Geneva convention to confine someone to a hospital bed and not provide internet access.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Cheers for the mousepods and hacked electronics!!! I hope things improve soon so you can be home.

[Alex]

Man, I picked a good year to decide to make an effort to watch more NFL playoff games. So far they've all been worth watching.

I missed today's but will watch tomorrow. But I found 3 of last weeks to be boring. Might be me, though, I didn't seem to really engage this season.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I missed today's but will watch tomorrow. But I found 3 of last weeks to be boring. Might be me, though, I didn't seem to really engage this season.
I watched a lot more of the regular season than usual too, so that may indeed be a factor. Plus, I watch mostly on TiVo, so I get a somewhat distorted impression of the games.

This afternoon's I watched mostly live. It was pretty dull for most of it, but it lead up to a pretty good 4th quarter so it was worth it.

Tonight's is shaping up to be pretty uninteresting though.

[Strangler Lewis]

Hello ever briefly from the hospital.

God, I'm so jealous. I could use some sick days.

Take care and get better.

[madmonkeygirl]

Good to see you finally were able to post in here :) Yay for your internet hijackers lol. Just get better is all we want.

[RStar]

Take it easy, and get better quick!

[lindyhop]

It's not an impulse purchase if you've been planning it for months but I had no intention of actually buying the car today. I'm excited :D and totally freaked out :eek: to find myself the new owner of an adorable red Mini Cooper.:cool: I don't actually pick it up until Tuesday. I'm counting the minutes until then.:snap:

[madmonkeygirl]

Congrats on your new car. When i break down and get a new car red is the color i want. I used to have a red Grand Am and miss that color more than anything.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Oh, the Minis are so cute! Congratulations!

[lindyhop]

Cute and red were the deciding factors...

[JWBear]

It's not an impulse purchase if you've been planning it for months but I had no intention of actually buying the car today. I'm excited :D and totally freaked out :eek: to find myself the new owner of an adorable red Mini Cooper.:cool: I don't actually pick it up until Tuesday. I'm counting the minutes until then.:snap:

Another Mini owner!!! Congrats! You'll love it!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Drove one several years ago, when they first came out. Fun little thing to drive.

[CoasterMatt]

Finishing up night one of the home theater cleanup/reconfiguration.

I'm happy with the progress so far, and Rose is ok with it too.

[Tom]

Heidi's blood numbers have improved a good deal since yesterday, and it seems likely that she will come home from the hospital later today.

[~MS~]

What wonderful news!!!!!! Keep getting better Heidi!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Huzzah!

[wendybeth]

Yaaaay, Heidi and Tom! I'm so glad- I've (like everyone else) been worried. Here's hoping you two are snuggled up in your own abode tonight!

[katiesue]

Yay! I'm so glad things are going better.

[Capt Jack]

good to hear. heres to a even speedier recovery :cheers:

[DreadPirateRoberts]

good news

[madmonkeygirl]

Yay great news to hear about Heidi. Nothing like being in your own bed after being in the hospital. :)

[Disneyphile]

Heidi's blood numbers have improved a good deal since yesterday, and it seems likely that she will come home from the hospital later today.Thank the gods!

Please let me know if you two need anything - even if it's just some help around the house.

[Snowflake]

Oh this is excellent news!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Great news Tom!

- I'm back online after fleeing the fatherland.

[Deebs]

Yay! Heidi's going home soon! :snap:

And happy news about the red Mini. Congratulations! My car is red too, and it's a little bit cute. Not Mini Cooper cute, but Beetle cute.

[Chernabog]

Yay Heidi!!! Hope you get a lot of rest at home -- the hospital is no place for sleeping, those damn doctors keep pinching and poking all the time. :) Sending you lots of hugs!

[BarTopDancer]

Yay Heidi!!!!!

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah for Heidi coming home!

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Personally, I'm pretty offended by the atrociously ugly yellow socks.There were socks?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay for Heidi coming home!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

So I've made it this far through plague season with nothing more than 2 days of sore throat followed by a day of coughing. Knock on anodize metal.

[Kevy Baby]

So I've made it this far through plague season with nothing more than 2 days of sore throat followed by a day of coughing. Knock on anodize metal.Susan is on her way home from not-so-urgent care. She has been battling a sinus infection that wasn't going away. The pain has been really bad (she has been taking Vicoden), hence today's trip to not-so-urgent care. They said there are no secondary issues, but they gave her a prescription to help pain and to help sleep.

[€uroMeinke]

Great news Tom!

- I'm back online after fleeing the fatherland.

When were you in Germany?

[lashbear]

Sooooo..... I'm here at work in my Kilt.

...Pics & Thread to follow. Hehe.

Think of it as Heidi's Homecoming present ! :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

When were you in Germany?

I wasn't in Germany, it just felt like it.

[Tom]

Heidi is home. She is pretty woozy from some combination of medications/thin blood/being flat on her back for a week, but she is here. And of course this was exactly the moment that my work schedule became totally crazy, so the much desired longcuddle time on the couch will have to be put off somewhat. But my mom is here to help take care of her, and she is home.

[~MS~]

WELCOME HOME HEIDI!!!!

And thanks to mom for being there to help out and watch over her!

[Alex]

So somehow I got logged out of LoT on my home machine. It was a little bit before I realized it.

This place is rather garish with avatars and signatures on.