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Thursday, September 17, 2009 6:29 AM

MSA


HUGS thanks Rose that cheers me up

Ooooh look at the kittens.. how can you say no to kittens. ok that totally makes me want a kitten soooooo much



To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:06 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE


No kittahs for me, allergies. But I do like them. The cat across the street wants to adopt us. We call him PuppyCat, cuz he acts more like a dog than a cat.

'Who are you and how did you get in here?' 'I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.'
Police Squad

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:40 AM

MSA


At least you don't have our dogs... they kidnapped the neighbors cat and brought it home.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:52 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE


Even pets want pets.

'Who are you and how did you get in here?' 'I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.'
Police Squad

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:13 AM

FREELANCERTEX


Well, why wouldn't they?

That's funny MsA XD


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Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:00 AM

MSA


Yeah apparently the neighbors were trying to find their gray tom cat and our dogs had brought him over to hangout at our house ( not that NV and I were aware of this until my 2 am stumbling over cat in house) had to appologize to the neighbors and try to explain the dogs missed their cats and must have brought him in with them

Which is not to be confused with the incident a few days ago when the dogs frantically scratched on the bedroom door and NV got up to discover another dog had gotten in and was stealing their food.... apparently it can jump a 6 ft fence and then broke in scaring our idiots ...er dogs

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:22 AM

STINKINGROSE


Just be glad it wasn't a coyote.

...or a skunk...

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:44 AM

MSA


LOL good point Rosie:)

So is the new job still as fab as you hoped it would be?

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:59 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by RoxyFreefall:
Those are gorgeous!! I want them all! The heart one is just so lovely! But in a morbid way which is fantastic.

((blush)) Thank you. ^__^
Sooooooo, which one would you like?
PM your mailing address to me, if you'd like...
Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
hmmm so HK needs an allotment of Dew and Red Vines daily??
so as not to overload her

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
LIIIIIEEEESSSSSSS!!!
I do not need allotment! I need all! I can moderate myself. Erm. Yeah.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 1:23 PM

ROXYFREEFALL

Woman, you are completely off your nut.


Quote:

Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Thank you. ^__^
Sooooooo, which one would you like?
PM your mailing address to me, if you'd like...

They are all so lovely, but the cold heart one is my fav. It's gorgeous. Sending info now... Thank you so much, you're a doll. *hugs*

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DFTBA!

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 1:34 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Oh sure you can.... just like I can moderate myself with peanut butter M & M's
* furtively puts the empty m & m bags under the couch*

Dammit... MSA here!

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 2:53 PM

STINKINGROSE


<3 tech support! I saw them!

No heart that close to 12 year old scotch can be cold for long. Antifreeze?

It does have that apical shape, doesn't it...you can almost see the widowmaker running across it.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:57 PM

FREELANCERTEX


Quote:

Originally posted by MsA: apparently it can jump a 6 ft fence
O_O.....can haz amazing bionic pup, plz?


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Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:09 PM

DANCINGNEKO



[ /lurk shadow-y corner ]
*drools at more pretties made by HK* ninjakitty knows how to make teh cool art jewelry....
...and agreeing with SR...all that whisky should have that heart of your'n physically warm...

Quote:

Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
hmmm so HK needs an allotment of Dew and Red Vines daily??
so as not to overload her

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
LIIIIIEEEESSSSSSS!!!
I do not need allotment! I need all! I can moderate myself. Erm. Yeah.


...and here I thought that what MsA was saying was along the lines of "minimal amounts of 'Dew, Vines, ice cream sammiches and teh like that must be given to ninjakitty on a regular basis." not "HK needs to have someone control teh amounts of goodies that she gets..."

Quote:

Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Oh sure you can.... just like I can moderate myself with peanut butter M & M's
* furtively puts the empty m & m bags under the couch*

Dammit... MSA here!

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The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.
-Loretta Lynn


Hey! I almost had beloved ninjakitty believing that it's not a limit on her, it's a minimal amount that we must be able to provide her on a daily basis... *mutters*
HK: I stand corrected by NV_MsA_G's babbleings....But I still believe that she meant it in teh other sense.
MsA: That's it....we're banning all peanut butter M&Ms a 9-hour drive radius from Fallon.

[ lurk ]

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:45 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


I'd drive 9 hours for personal satisfaction. Wait, been there, done that.

Anyhoo, teh barZ is for drinkin', not bitchin'? We got a five dollar fine for whinin'?

Fun lovin' cowboy song from the late great Chris LeDoux:



He was a star long before the Garth Brooks nod. When I was little bitty I heard his older music on the rodeo grounds during the Fallon All Indian Rodeo.

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Friday, September 18, 2009 1:14 AM

FREELANCERTEX


*drags self along ground in zombie fashion*

*manages to make it to counter without falling asleep first*

barkeep, a cup of the Good Stuff ain't gonna do it this mornin'. I needs an IV of the stuff please.

I'm convinced cold weather is for hibernating and not getting up to work at 5:30 in the morning. I feel like a complete zombie.


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Friday, September 18, 2009 3:33 AM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by RoxyFreefall:
They are all so lovely, but the cold heart one is my fav. It's gorgeous.

Damnit!! Now I'm gonna have to make another one for me. XD
Let me know how long you'd like the necklace - where you'd like to cold little heart to rest when you wear it. ^^
Quote:

Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Oh sure you can.... just like I can moderate myself with peanut butter M & M's

Pffft. Amateur. =P
I am the pinnacle of self-moderation!
...when I get sick, I stop. ^^
Quote:

Originally posted by stinkingrose:
It does have that apical shape, doesn't it...you can almost see the widowmaker running across it.

I know! It was such a happy accident, too. ^__^
I'm now thinking about getting some much thicker gage wire to make the IVC, SVC, and aorta... maybe both ascending and decending... ((nerd))
Quote:

Originally posted by Dancingneko:
...and here I thought that what MsA was saying was along the lines of "minimal amounts of 'Dew, Vines, ice cream sammiches and teh like that must be given to ninjakitty on a regular basis."

((lurky antisocial eHug))
Awww... I do appreciate the attempt. It was a good one. ^__^
How are you doing, Sweetheart?
Quote:

Originally posted by freelancertex:
I'm convinced cold weather is for hibernating and not getting up to work at 5:30 in the morning. I feel like a complete zombie.

You are absolutely correct, FLT.
But... watch out when using the "z" word around NVG and Kelkhil... they're liable to spring into highly prejudicial anti-undead action...

>.>

<.<

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Friday, September 18, 2009 3:43 AM

FREELANCERTEX


Don't worry, I have my own anti-zombie kit prepped :P *can't call up photobucket pic because the site is restricted on work server* Think I'm finally starting to come out of zombie mode and into awake mode XD yay for caffeine highs!!!!!!


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Friday, September 18, 2009 5:55 AM

ROXYFREEFALL

Woman, you are completely off your nut.


Quote:

Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Damnit!! Now I'm gonna have to make another one for me. XD
Let me know how long you'd like the necklace - where you'd like to cold little heart to rest when you wear it. ^^

Awwww, I wouldn't mind taking one of the other ones. They really are sooo pretty. I just thought with how critical you are of yourself, since you like that one it was the obvious choice. Plus I completely agree, it's made of awesome.
We're 'bout the same height (you're a bit taller), but like mid-boob? Maybe slightly higher so it doesn't get lost in the cleavage? Yeah, I can't think of how else to describe it, heh.


Zombie, eh...




Braaaaaaainz!!


Actually I do feel a bit zombie-ish today. And the day doesn't end till well after midnight, i have lots to do today. -.-


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Friday, September 18, 2009 6:15 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


*Grabs three pound sledge and AR*

Z-wha!?!?!

Who-bie!?!?!

Un-bred!?!?!

Running on two hours sleep and now I'm peeking through blinds loading extra mags for some reason.

*Fears not for brain is mush and not appetizing in the least*

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Friday, September 18, 2009 6:26 AM

FREELANCERTEX


LOLZ un-bred?? XD *dies*

barkeep, got any stealth potions? Apparently the TAG is stopping by, and I always get nervous when I see stars ><;; especially two-stars. *wants to go into hidey mode*


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Friday, September 18, 2009 8:15 AM

MSA


Poor Nv was up most of the night didn't even make it to bed til 5:30 am ( my giant coughing fits were definitely not helping) and then he got up to take care of me before I left for work... he should definitely be sleeping now

NV so very glad you made that drive ( and it's why we are never selling Ginny)

HK interesting plan... how sick before you stop??

HUGS Neko.. hey sweety



To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Friday, September 18, 2009 8:17 AM

FREELANCERTEX


*boredom bump*

You know, I just realized "the TAG" is technically redundant, because "TAG" is the adjudant general.....


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Friday, September 18, 2009 11:13 AM

GEE


*wanders into the bar nervously and checks round for Kel*

I've been ill for three days and know how quick he is on the bullet in the brain solution for suspected zombies.

How we all doing?

I somehow pulled together my last assignment and spent today watching the Alien Quadrology.

Hope you've all got good weekends coming up.

I'm deeply jealous of HK's skill with her hands. Going off to do some writing now, then sleep my way into the weekend as usual, ahhhhrrrr, there be pirates tomorrow!

(It's not the same when it's at the weekend, the boss doesn't exactly approve but it's sort of become a tradition anyway)

Yaarr!

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Friday, September 18, 2009 11:37 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE


No worse than GNU, Gnu's Not Unix.

On the other hand, I am in danger of zombie action, caught the blasted flu and fell worse then dead.

'Who are you and how did you get in here?' 'I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.'
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Friday, September 18, 2009 1:16 PM

FREELANCERTEX


OH NOES!!! *hurries some tea, homemade soup, and all other sick remedies available to Gorram*

I AM SO JEALOUS RIGHT NOW!! My friend is in NYC for a Q&A with Nathan Fillion (I believe I mentioned it on either this thread or Imponderables) for Castle, and she just frickin called me from the thing. So I now have my phone on speaker, listening to Nathan answer questions. :P gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah wish I could actually be there.

barkeep, some snacky eats as I cannot seem to tear myself away from the phone XD


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Friday, September 18, 2009 1:29 PM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


Is there a reason work places make you were stupid uncomfortable work clothes even though customers wont see you? EVEN if they do see you, why would anyone care that the person that is helping them is wearing jeans?

I say this because I start a new temp job on Monday (YAY!) but boo to having to wear binding work clothes and tight shoes all day.

My old work was casual. I could walk in with jeans, chucks and a t shirt and that would be just fine. And it was even in an office.

Ohhh memories...


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Friday, September 18, 2009 2:19 PM

MSA


Oh I miss being able to dress casually... now that I'm " district" person I have to wear grown up clothes. Boy do I miss jeans and tee shirts.



To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 5:35 AM

FREELANCERTEX


I'd like a job I kind of need to dress up for. Perhaps because I never have a chance to dress up XD (that, and I make sure to buy comfortable dress clothes, so I actually don't mind wearing them)

I mean, I wouldn't turn down a job that allowed jeans and a tee, I'm really kind of indifferent to the matter. :P

Barkeep, was woken up shortly before 6 this morning by the FRAKING FIRE ALARM!!! Which isn't like those fire alarms they have in school where they're so shrill you're sure your eardrums are going to burst. No, this one is very similar to the sound the hangar door makes when the technicians are opening it in the morning (hard to describe, I don't know if there's another sound like it..well, besides our fire alarm @_@). But yeah, the funny thing about alarms in this complex, nobody reacts. The reason being that it's aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalways a false alarm, someone burning breakfast or something ><;; This time it was someone self-cleaning his oven @_@ THERE'S A REASON FOR THE HOOD FAN OVER THE STOVE. But yeah, some of us got up, some of us didn't. Exciting morning ><;;


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Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:35 AM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


Quote:

Originally posted by freelancertex:
Perhaps because I never have a chance to dress up XD (that, and I make sure to buy comfortable dress clothes, so I actually don't mind wearing them)





When you find these "comfortable" work clothes you let me know where this magical store is.

Also I hate having to buy stuff I'm only going to wear for work. Seems like money wasted.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:39 AM

MSA


oooh there's such a thing as comfortable high heels, nylons, skirts, and such??? I've not found them, but I'd love to hear about it


To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009 7:06 AM

FREELANCERTEX


Avery & MsA: This magical store is Kohl's, believe it or not. I've found some very comfortable, nice-looking work pants there, and some nice comfortable blouses at Burlington Coat Factory (though you have to sift through the racks because that place, at least the one near me, isn't very organized, but it's still worth it because they're reasonably priced).

I abhor skirts, and heels, but Kohl's and Famous Footwear don't have a bad selection. I have a couple pairs of dress shoes (moderate heel, but they're more like shoes shoes than heels) that I like. ^_^




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Saturday, September 19, 2009 7:55 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Remember the shoes I wore all D*C, Lila? Not heels, but almost heeled, and cute, and damn comfy. There are also some comfy platforms. Nylons are not comfy, but I've found that actual tights can be comfy. Many thanks to Queen Latifa, there are tights that are designed to fit our curves now. Skirts are comfy as long as they're not tight and binding. Pants are more comfy, and I have several pairs of semi-dressy pants that I wear every day because I loves them. The secret is elastic bands, of course.
The magical brand for shoes is called unStructured. The magical place I've found the magical tights is, I think, Target. The magical place for clothes? Chicos. But they're way expensive, so I look for cheaper alternatives in the wonderful fabric they make half their line with, and check places like the Repeat Boutique (not, sadly, a chain) or certain thrift stores, where I've found Chicos stuff for ten bucks or less. Oh, and Ross has some nice stuff sometimes, too. Kohls, as mentioned, can have some good stuff.
I actually find jeans to be far less comfortable than most of the clothes I own. And I've been asked more than a few times what I was all dressed up for. I just like nice fabrics that look nice and feel like nearly nothing, is all.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 8:21 AM

MSA


Oh I loved the skirts you wore at D*C, but I wouldn't be allowed them at work. The superintendent insists on suits or suit like only. So it's pencil skirts or suit pants, blouses, heels, nylons whole shebang. On maternity I can wear pants and flats but they have to be nice not cotton or casual at all. I can't wear jeans, cotton pants, or casual pants or shirts like the stuff at Kohls. That stuff is cute but it's considered business casual not business dress.
Also love the shoes, but they aren't dressy enough for work...sigh

It's just another reason why I am looking forward to switching back to teaching where I can wear cute jeans, nice tops and comfy shoes...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 9:38 AM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


I cant do elastic. It don't like the way I look in it. It makes me look all weird shaped.

I have yet to find a pair or work pants that don't pinch. I don't mind skirts, I find them very comfortable. Its the tights and nylons and all that stuff that is uncomfortable to me. But obviously I can't wear a skirt to an office without.


I don't like the blouses either. I HATE button down tops I feel like I can't move in them but they are the only things that I think still look "cute" (remember I am a girly girl). Other tops I see are those ones from like...Layne Bryant all loud designs/bad material and ugly. OR they are beautiful and UBER expensive.

My work place IS business casual so I don't suffer as bad as you MsA, but still. I'm a T shirt and jeans girl through and through.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 10:02 AM

MSA


Right with you Avery... jeans, tees, comfy shoes...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:57 PM

DANCINGNEKO



[ /lurk ]
*e-hugs HK* doing well, if I could only find where some of my important paperwork is in my place...*sigh* it's the only thing holding me back from getting hired to work...they need it and won't accept a passport even for the paperwork -- how freaky is that?

*starts counting blessings on clothing issues*
District doesn't allow for cotton dress slacks? Really?! Wow. Your district is about as hot (maybe not as muggy) as mine (was) so that's got me going....ummm...yeah...

I've heard that Taryn Rose is a good dressy/comfortable brand (that costs an arm and a leg -- I looked at the prices once and HOLY COW was it pricey). Personally I like Mephisto, Munro, and Ecco brands for shoes.

Hosiery, I have not a clue...I live in teh tropics zone so not many wear hose with dresses -- even when it's going out for clubbing. (Thank goodness too, we'd likely melt from wearing that and lined clothing...really, not reasonable wear for anywhere in between the Tropic of Capricorn or Tropic of Cancer -- it's too freakin' hot.)

Avery: would shell-type tops work for you? 'Cause I count myself blessed that my mom enjoys sewing that style of tops, but a well-cut one out of a nice fabric might work out...they can be "cute" without being too binding (at least to me).

Other thought would be going to Norsdtrom Rack and digging through their (pulled, pricey, usually end-of-season, but still cheaper than retail) selections. Getting stuff that's a bit on the loose side and paying the bit extra for a seamstress (if it's easier and safer than trying to sew it yourself) should make the fit better overall. Besides taking stuff in is a lot easier than taking stuff out fabric-wise.

Personal opinion: I have about 5 or 6 pairs of "work pants" and waaay too many blouses (thanks Mom for sewing them! ) but even with me washing 'em after every wearing they're still pretty good and have lasted me a few years. 'Course, it's what I consider my "uniform" for work -- and unless I'm going out to a fairly fancy restraunt with my family -- I usually don't wear them any other time.

Other thought would be to hit up the personal shopper at Macy's and other department stores (AFAIK Macy's does not charge for this bit of "luxury" and the shopper might have better suggestions and ideas than me....plus you're under no obligation to buy stuff.)

anyhow...my .02 plat on the whole "dressing up for work" deal. 'Course I'll point out that I wore this kind of stuff at work, but was still mistaken for a student when I was working with my students in the classroom at times. (How you can miss the one person wearing stuff tht wasn't a T-shirt and shorts/jeans/skirt is still making me go "huh?")

[ lurk ]

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 5:22 AM

MSA


HUGS Neko sweety!!! Good ideas.... yeah the dress code is just for district people. It's our superintendent he's got this opinion of professional. .. I'm just lucky I'm exempt right now with the maternity thing, but gonna suck when I am back from maternity leave ( superintendent is new)
So can't wait to work in the local school district and go back to jeans and comfy tops...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 7:30 AM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


Quote:

Originally posted by Dancingneko:


Hosiery, I have not a clue...I live in teh tropics zone so not many wear hose with dresses -- even when it's going out for clubbing.



I wish we didnt have to wear hosiery. It would make life easier.

Quote:

Avery: would shell-type tops work for you?



I'm not sure what that is...I couldn't find a picture as a reference. But anything is better then button down in my opinion.

See, they should just let us wear jeans! Then I'd be a happy worker and get more done!


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Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:39 AM

FREELANCERTEX


*drags self into bar by arms because hips are screaming at her* I know, that's what I get for going to a car show in hicksville, that's aaaall on uneven terrain, and walking around for three hours.

barkeep, it started out cold, but this blasted New England weather can never decide what it wants, so it's very hot out now ><;; something icy and refreshing please ^_^


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Sunday, September 20, 2009 9:16 AM

MSA


Avery a shell is basically a tee made out of a nicer material. It's usually worn under suits or cardigans...

I hate being sick...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 9:21 AM

STINKINGROSE


Silk hosiery, if properly cared for, is worth the investment. It breathes.

I was going to suugest shells under a jacket as well, but someone beat me to it!

Back to work tomorrow. (Still a yay!)

Boychild announced that he wanted to make a "triffle".

(?!?)

Putting it in context with a trip to the grocery store gave us "trifle". I am raising a cooking man!

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 9:27 AM

FREELANCERTEX


LOL thats cute, SR :)

*hugs MsA*


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Sunday, September 20, 2009 9:47 AM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by Kelkhil:
HK - go ahead and laugh.

O.O

...

Has anyone actually told the Lions that are are two halves to play for each game? Srsly. Doooood. WTF.
((heart / hate / heart / hate... twitch, twitch, twitch))
Quote:

Originally posted by Dancingneko:
*e-hugs HK* doing well, if I could only ---

^__^

Passport not good enough? Yeah, that's a bit odd, considering it's a legally obtained government ID. Huh. Well, if you need me to, I can TOTALLY tell them that you're you. XD
Quote:

Originally posted by averyfinecompanion:
See, they should just let us wear jeans! Then I'd be a happy worker and get more done!

Avery, I completely feel your pain on this one. For the first 8 years of my career, I wore whatever I wanted - including some of my awesomest PVC pants XD zomg what was i thinking - and no one cared. Now for the last 3 years, New Management tried to pull the "better dress" bullshit on us. They implemented a dress code for the whole company, which is actually fairly reasonable and logical. But the VP of my department... well... she's a bit... um... not from this planet. I swear, the woman expects me to wear fancy dress daily. But honestly, how the fuck do you get porcine or canine blood out of haute couture? To date, I haven't violated the company dress code since its inception, but I'll be damned if I follow VP Couture's dress mentality.

She actually did wear jeans one day, though.

But they were Gucci and made out of silk.

O.O

Anyhow, you could always try what she does - fly to various countries to go to their high end shopping meccas and buy clothing that's more than most people's yearly income. Or... maybe it's time that we all fly out to NY to go shopping with you until we find you something you like that's comfy. ^__^

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I now have a jeweler's torch. The flame gets up to 2450 degrees Fahrenheit. Any resulting disasters will be posted to my flickr account. XD

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:07 AM

STINKINGROSE


(Starts collecting any and all moveable flammable items in te pub and dragging them off to an isolated location..just in case.)

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:26 AM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


HK- Yeah I was totally spoiled at least years temp job (that's all I do, temp stuff. I compare myself and my work life with that of the BDH, no matter what I get screwed over by "the man" and things keep getting canceled on me)
Anyways. I got to wear jeans, sneakers, t shirts, hoodies. Only restrictions we had was no spaghetti strap tank tops and no flip flops (though I was sneaky a few times and did it anyways) plus the work was WAY easy! It was so awesome there. I didn't realize how good I had it.

"Or... maybe it's time that we all fly out to NY to go shopping with you until we find you something you like that's comfy. ^__^"

Now that is an idea I can get behind. I think its only necessary us girls all get together and do this... I mean it IS for work... and work is important >_>



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Sunday, September 20, 2009 12:47 PM

FREELANCERTEX


lol, you don't seem very convinced by that last bit, Avery XD

barkeep, I've probably said this, but "Women in Love" is killing me. physically and mentally, not even joking. It's like creative death. It's not even a soap opera because there's less drama and more...talking. These people love to talk. It consumes their lives.

something to help me struggle through the next hundred pages before I die please?



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Sunday, September 20, 2009 1:24 PM

MSA


oooh fire... I do so love fire
I can't wait to see the gorgeousness that results

I believe the reasoning for the yucky grown up clothes is it makes people respect you and my point is, if I need an expensive outfit to garner respect then I must be a total idiot.... I foolishly choose to garner respect by being good at what I do

Avery I'd join you on the shopping spree except I hate to shop...



To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 4:38 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by stinkingrose:
(Starts collecting any and all moveable flammable items in te pub and dragging them off to an isolated location..just in case.)

Such a wise woman. ^^
Quote:

Originally posted by averyfinecompanion:
"Or... maybe it's time that we all fly out to NY to go shopping with you until we find you something you like that's comfy. ^__^"

Now that is an idea I can get behind. I think its only necessary us girls all get together and do this... I mean it IS for work... and work is important >_>

Yus!
Is veeeeeery important.
We has plan!! \o/
Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
I believe the reasoning for the yucky grown up clothes is --

It is the most wide spread accepted form of bigotry (in Corporate America).
It's really that simple.
Quote:

I foolishly choose to garner respect by being good at what I do
HA.
You FOOL!
((heart))
Quote:

Avery I'd join you on the shopping spree except I hate to shop...
((knows that's English...but...doesn't...understand))...

MsA... I'm............. scared..........

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:38 PM

NICODEMUS


*tries not to chuckle from the shadows, as laughter would draw the wrath of many dangerous types and in this instance, pain is a Bad Thing.*

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