Housebound

Freaky Tiki · 01-15-2005, 08:26 PM

At least you still have power to watch tv and have heating, that would suck.

Gemini Cricket · 01-15-2005, 09:16 PM

Since Claire is trapped in her house, I decided to fly to Oregon and take some pictures and post it here show she can see what it looks like outside:

Here's a shot from outside your house, Claire. Your woodshed may need to be re-roofed.

Here's a shot of me, Ralphie, Ralphie's Aunt Gladys and Uncle Topsy. We thought we'd go into the icestorm and find the nearest Starbucks and grab some Frappucinos for Claire. No luck, I'm afraid.

We found this kid at the downtown Wal*Mart parking lot and checked to make sure it wasn't one of Claire's. She wasn't. She gave us the finger as we walked away from her.

Well, Claire, we didn't find you a Starbucks, but we did manage to find your Yugo in the snow.

Here's a picture of Uncle Topsy digging your driveway. He should be at your door at any time.

More to come, Claire. Hang in there.

wendybeth · 01-15-2005, 09:26 PM

Lol, GC!!!!
Claire, we had a horrible ice storm here a few years back- nearly the entire city lost power, and some were out of power two weeks or more*. I feel for you! My dad lives down there- I'd better give him a call.... Sending warm thoughts and vibes your way!

*Luckily, Starbucks still had power.

Claire · 01-15-2005, 10:00 PM

Hahahaha!!! I'm dying laughing!!! You made my day, Brad!!

I just did a head count. That's not my kid in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Although, I admire her attitude.

And my Yugo...crap. When it was stolen, I didn't even bother to report it! My $100 deductible is more than the value of the car.

Uncle Topsy looks miiiiiiighty fine.....no wait. I've only been trapped indoors for 24 hours, not 24 years. I'm not that desperate.

Although I did paint my nails. That's a sign of pure boredom. AND I signed up for a LiveJournal.

I've never wanted a latte more than I do right now.

wendybeth · 01-15-2005, 10:06 PM

Here ya go- it's a triple, so I balanced it out with some Baileys.

sleepyjeff · 01-15-2005, 10:09 PM

TRI-MET LIES AND SUCKS!!!!!

The news this morning said buses would be running about 25 minutes behind schedule(they were quoting Tri-met sources)....so I decided, what the heck, I ll go into work this morning and just take the bus to spare my car the abuse. I stood at that bus stop(which is a good 12 blocks from my house) for exactly 2 HOURS from 9:20 AM till 11:20 AM(line 77, in case anyone cares) . This route is supposed to be served every 15 minutes. 15 plus 25 adds up to 40...not 120!

I have never been so cold in my life. I was wearing more layers then I do when I go skiiing, but that east wind really took its toll---Claires pictures of ice on windows--imagine that on a columbia sportswear jacket ---that was me

.........7 buses went the other way over that 2 hour period before I finally caught one coming my way

To make matters worse, I coulda sworn those lamebrained weather forcasters said it would warm up by 3 or so....so I had planned on a less then horrific trip home from work(which btw was a total waste of time as my total gross sales at the end of the day was a mere $56.00) but instead find that the ice melted just long enough to re-freeze and become UBER-SLICK......why oh why did I ever sell my ice skates???.........

Next time I am staying home no matter what

01-15-2005, 08:26 PM	#1
Freaky Tiki Super Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	At least you still have power to watch tv and have heating, that would suck.
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01-15-2005, 09:16 PM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Since Claire is trapped in her house, I decided to fly to Oregon and take some pictures and post it here show she can see what it looks like outside: Here's a shot from outside your house, Claire. Your woodshed may need to be re-roofed. Here's a shot of me, Ralphie, Ralphie's Aunt Gladys and Uncle Topsy. We thought we'd go into the icestorm and find the nearest Starbucks and grab some Frappucinos for Claire. No luck, I'm afraid. We found this kid at the downtown Wal*Mart parking lot and checked to make sure it wasn't one of Claire's. She wasn't. She gave us the finger as we walked away from her. Well, Claire, we didn't find you a Starbucks, but we did manage to find your Yugo in the snow. Here's a picture of Uncle Topsy digging your driveway. He should be at your door at any time. More to come, Claire. Hang in there.
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01-15-2005, 09:26 PM	#3
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lol, GC!!!! Claire, we had a horrible ice storm here a few years back- nearly the entire city lost power, and some were out of power two weeks or more. I feel for you! My dad lives down there- I'd better give him a call.... Sending warm thoughts and vibes your way! Luckily, Starbucks still had power. __________________
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01-15-2005, 10:00 PM	#4
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	Hahahaha!!! I'm dying laughing!!! You made my day, Brad!! I just did a head count. That's not my kid in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Although, I admire her attitude. And my Yugo...crap. When it was stolen, I didn't even bother to report it! My $100 deductible is more than the value of the car. Uncle Topsy looks miiiiiiighty fine.....no wait. I've only been trapped indoors for 24 hours, not 24 years. I'm not that desperate. Although I did paint my nails. That's a sign of pure boredom. AND I signed up for a LiveJournal. I've never wanted a latte more than I do right now. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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01-15-2005, 10:06 PM	#5
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Here ya go- it's a triple, so I balanced it out with some Baileys. __________________
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01-15-2005, 10:09 PM	#6
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	TRI-MET LIES AND SUCKS!!!!! The news this morning said buses would be running about 25 minutes behind schedule(they were quoting Tri-met sources)....so I decided, what the heck, I ll go into work this morning and just take the bus to spare my car the abuse. I stood at that bus stop(which is a good 12 blocks from my house) for exactly 2 HOURS from 9:20 AM till 11:20 AM(line 77, in case anyone cares) . This route is supposed to be served every 15 minutes. 15 plus 25 adds up to 40...not 120! I have never been so cold in my life. I was wearing more layers then I do when I go skiiing, but that east wind really took its toll---Claires pictures of ice on windows--imagine that on a columbia sportswear jacket ---that was me .........7 buses went the other way over that 2 hour period before I finally caught one coming my way To make matters worse, I coulda sworn those lamebrained weather forcasters said it would warm up by 3 or so....so I had planned on a less then horrific trip home from work(which btw was a total waste of time as my total gross sales at the end of the day was a mere $56.00) but instead find that the ice melted just long enough to re-freeze and become UBER-SLICK......why oh why did I ever sell my ice skates???......... Next time I am staying home no matter what __________________ River Guardian-less
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