Imponderables: Tender Mercies

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:27 PM

For anyone who's seen the movie, you might understand why I used the title. For those who haven't, rent it. Great Robert Duvall flick.

Just a little warm and fuzzy this morning and I hope everyone else can enjoy the fuzzyness.

Old thread:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=30086

SPACEANJL

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:29 PM

Did I get firsties?

Yeah, I'm shallow.

MSG

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:31 PM

ooh warm and fuzzy?? I'm definitely warm ( 89 degrees) but not overly fuzzy...frazzled maybe

HUGS Anjl good to see you

Mav- aww what a precious little guy!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

SPACEANJL

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:35 PM

Hey, MsG! Having a little hiccup with the dial-up at present, but will get on that recipe response like Jayne on BBQ when I can.

Weather changable here. But at least it's dry enough to walk over the ground without that weird 'hey-I'm-making-like-Jesus!' effect now. Off to Cornwall end of the week - supposed to be a walking holiday, but training so far consists of husband baking scones for cream teas.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:40 PM

Warm obviously due to the usual Nevada wether. Fuzzy...
I love my family. There is plenty I would do to keep them safe and happy, even to go as far as to better myself to do so. There was a terrible event that happened to a distant cousin/friend of my sisters. I was asked to do things that I don't think could better the situation and have decided to take an alternate route appropriate for the health and well being of myself and my family.
So yeah. I love my family. They keep the fuzzy in me alive.

JONNYQUEST

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:57 PM

Hey! I got Lasties!

(grumble: from previous thread)

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
OK well guess what I forgot?? To register for D*C so I shall have to do an at the door registration..ooops:) Oh well at least they allow at the door registrations:)

As long as there's enough tickets. MsG trying to get into Dragon Con:

Well, you can always come visit Michigan!

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:
toilet paper!!!

We're talking more than a sheet here, right? more than a roll...oh, but, wait one item. I figure if there's more than one lagoon/pool there could be the swimming one and then there could be the "other" one.

Now, non-survival items. Hygiene can be maintained in other ways than from a bottle. I will grant that women will have more complicated issues here so I'm limiting my comments to those of the unisex variety. (IMHO all of our Browncoat ladies should have an unlimited supply of their particular essentials--which we could lump under survival items in this case.)

Some manner of fully illustrated super encyclopedia. Like a dump of Wiki or some such. Or failing that: a copmputer with web access and a Gilligan on a generator bike to run it.

Or an ice skate in case I needed any dental work.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

FLYVOTE

Monday, August 27, 2007 6:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
GrandMav comes to you bearing a pic of my (gulp!) grandson, Jordan Anthony. A fine lookin' specimen if I do say so.

Anthony is a pretty cute baby. Although not as cute, cuddly, and snuggle-able as me, Anthony probably doesn't cry as much.

;-)

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MSG

Monday, August 27, 2007 6:41 PM

HUGS LOL Jonny...I figure if you have the cashy money, they'll let you in...

It is now a suffocating 91 degrees in my classroom ( with the windows that don't open so no breeze of any kind) and I forgot to buy plastic silverware so I have no way to eat lunch. On the plus side, classes have gone fairly smoothly and all is well with the students so that's good:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, August 27, 2007 6:47 PM

Still don't help the food situation. Maybe that can be your adventure for the day.

MSG and her hunt for the spork.

Or, if you are lazy like me, you'll just eat with your hands and dring whatever you can from your lunch container.

But that might just be me.

MSG

Monday, August 27, 2007 6:49 PM

LOL NV you're such a guy... I just went to the cafeteria and begged a fork from the lunch lady:)

Ok so we've found good houses... now we just need to sell our and we're all set to buy one and throw a huge shindig..to which you are all invited!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Monday, August 27, 2007 6:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
LOL NV you're such a guy... I just went to the cafeteria and begged a fork from the lunch lady:)

MSG: Expect a little box. I sent it but forgot to put a little note in it. It'll make you forget about your fork problems. (You won't forking care!)

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

JONNYQUEST

Monday, August 27, 2007 7:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
HUGS LOL Jonny...I figure if you have the cashy money, they'll let you in...

It is now a suffocating 91 degrees in my classroom ( with the windows that don't open so no breeze of any kind)

And going to Atlanta seems like a perfectly good solution to that...

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
and I forgot to buy plastic silverware so I have no way to eat lunch.

The Apollo astronauts just cut off a corner of the pouch and sucked the contents out of the package. I'm just not sure you're cut out for this deserted island stuff.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

- Vote Causal/JonnyQuest, for Benevolent Co-Dictator of Earth; together, toward a brighter tomorrow!

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, August 27, 2007 7:17 PM

But the adventure... the search... the gradual loss of clothing...

Whoops. Wrong movie.

MSG

Monday, August 27, 2007 7:42 PM

aww thanks ever so much Fly that's so sweet!!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

JONNYQUEST

Monday, August 27, 2007 7:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
But the adventure... the search... the gradual loss of clothing...

Whoops. Wrong movie.

Damn, just when it was getting good.

OMG, I have so much catching up to do. I hope I get a chance. On top of everything else, having computer issues at home now. Being a good Browncoat ain't easy.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

- Vote Causal/JonnyQuest, for Benevolent Co-Dictator of Earth; together, toward a brighter tomorrow!

MSG

Monday, August 27, 2007 7:44 PM

Jonny- when you are benevolent co-dictator, would it be possible to have air conditioning in classrooms?? And even(gasp) supplies and books too?
Sorry about the computer problems:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, August 27, 2007 7:50 PM

But if'n it were easy would it be as much fun?

And how in the world can they get away with no A/C MSG? Even our facility has it's own set of licensing requirements that state we must supply an environment conducive to the health and well being of our clients. Noted right down to the temperature. Bit I guess 71 degrees ain't a steady temperature dor the well being of the children going to school in your state.

Wonder what the temp is in the state legislation chamber is?

JONNYQUEST

Monday, August 27, 2007 8:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Jonny- when you are benevolent co-dictator, would it be possible to have air conditioning in classrooms?? And even(gasp) supplies and books too?

"Student outcomes directly or indirectly must be a high (if not the highest) priority. This criterion applies to considerations dividing a district or creating a new district. Although connected with financial issues, ensuring that districts provide adequate funding and high quality educational programs and services that meet the needs of all students are necessary considerations. [pg.xiii]"

Local District Responsiveness: Policy Report
Utah Education Policy Center
University of Utah
commissioned by Holladay City,
South Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake County
Board of Education Meeting
August 21, 2007

Ask and you shall receive...a feasability study.

EDIT: But what exactly is a "student outcome"?

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

- Vote Causal/JonnyQuest, for Benevolent Co-Dictator of Earth; together, toward a brighter tomorrow!

MSG

Monday, August 27, 2007 8:55 PM

A student outcome is a drsl( pronounced dersel) or desired result for student learning.
It was determined that they would put a/c in any new school being built, but not in older schools since it was " cost prohibitive for the usage" translated you only use it 4 months of the year and it's really expensive so NO.( on a side note, all older schools are in the poorer sections of town and are attended by low income and immigrant families) The legislature buildings were remodeled in 2005( at a cost of $28 million) and all have very high quality a/c, which is odd seeing as our legislature meets in Feb and only has meetings in summer when there's a special session (which rarely happens)
Yes I find it vaguely ironic that it is illegal( federal law) to keep livestock in conditions that exceed 85 degrees , but it's perfectly ok to keep the kids in an airless room that exceeds 90.
Oh well, it'll cool down by Nov.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, August 27, 2007 10:22 PM

Not really on the side of immigrants of the illegal persuasion right now. But looking at the area, I can understand it. Seems every kingdom has to keep its peons in check.

So warm and fuzzy today because like I said, I love my family.

Friday night a distant cousin (and a close friend of my sister) walked in on her boyfriend sexually assaulting one of her children. The guy ran and has not been found yet. Chances are he's still in the valley as he has no money and few friends. My sister went with her friend to Reno for the examinations and reporting. I'm hoping it is a reality check for my sister. While she was with her friend my sisters kids are still at home with Grandma. With all that happened with my sister last year it is still a wonder to me why she would still be messing with another fella that might be an illegal immigrant. The perpetrator of her friends children (it was confirmed that he molested the friends two and five year old) is an illegal. I can't be down on all illegal immigrants. But to cross our nations boarder without taking the proper steps is a crime. I can't claim to completely know what living there is like, but the rez wasn't a far reach from a third world country. It took alot of people time and effort to make it a better place. There has to be a way for folks to do that for their own country. Just real sick over the whole thing. There are other details I will save, but some of us are taking an active stance in this case and possibly others.

TRAVELER

Monday, August 27, 2007 11:12 PM

Hell Msg:

Here's a formula they tend to keep out of math books.

Power = Corruption

Absolute Power = Absolute Corruption

Politicians = Absolute Power

Therefore Politicians = Absolute Corruption.

It works here, in Wisconsin. Has been exhaustedly tested many times.
Our Wisconsin Politicians would die before damaging this formula.

So now you know it was inevitable that air-conditioning would find its way to the proper location.

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=28764731
Traveler

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
GrandMav comes to you bearing a pic of my (gulp!) grandson, Jordan Anthony. A fine lookin' specimen if I do say so.
Anthony is a pretty cute baby. Although not as cute, cuddly, and snuggle-able as me, Anthony probably doesn't cry as much.

;-)

It's always about you, isn't it? You, you, you...

By the way, she said in a sing songy way "You didn't answer the question..."

What would you bring to the deserted island?

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FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
GrandMav comes to you bearing a pic of my (gulp!) grandson, Jordan Anthony. A fine lookin' specimen if I do say so.
Anthony is a pretty cute baby. Although not as cute, cuddly, and snuggle-able as me, Anthony probably doesn't cry as much.

;-)

It's always about you, isn't it? You, you, you...

By the way, she said in a sing songy way "You didn't answer the question..."

What would you bring to the deserted island?

My love.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:18 AM

I take that back. She is a survival item - I couldn't survive without her.

I'd still take her.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:24 AM

Sorry for the militant stance I took today folks. I've actually been gathering support for some stuff going down here in the valley. Tomorrow I will be talking with the tribal police chief. He is the former director of the Childrens Justice grant the tribe has been in charge of a few years ago. His constant support for victims, especially children, has been a part of our community for several years. The Department involved is not quite as active as it should be in finding the person in question so some of will be posting his picture around town and taking flyers to the local dairies and ranches in the hope that some of them will cooperate with his capture. Seems they have employed so many illegals that the only way to persuade them is to threaten the money in their wallets and their "upstanding" reputation.

Goodnight folks.

ADD: A video from my favorite regional hip hop group, Who Cares. 7803 Glen Tree is the name of the song. A song about being there despite the problems she has, puttingup with crap because she means so much. Sound familiar?

=

HOBBLEIT

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:52 AM

Hello all,

I'll reas the rest of the thread later. I'm just sticking my head in before I go for my driving lesson

******************************

Now with letters after my name.
http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:04 AM

Hi guys, not impondered for ages, although was there when Tristan started the tradition!

Thought that I would try and jump back on the speeding bandwagon. Looks like you're still planning the wonderful idyll of Browncoat Island. What books have you got in the library so far?

My friend has just built a wind turbine capable of powering a portable DVD player so the Firefly eps would be an essential!

___________________
Hissssssssss!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:12 AM

mornin' Imponderables.

I should be very happy, but I am not. Discuss amongst yourselves.

NvG, we got the package yesterday, and I must say that we will certainly be thinking of you when we enjoy it.

~jimi
I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well-known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:42 PM

Jimi! Are you by any chance suffering from sympathy post-natal depression?

Hugs! Hope the lack of cheer is only temporary.

___________________
Hissssssssss!

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I should be very happy, but I am not.

for you, Jimibear.

G'morning, everyone!

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MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:27 PM

Morning all...

NV- go millitant!

Jimi- why exactly should you be happy?? I've always wondered about the " I should be happy"HUGS of course you should be happy, but not just because some silly circumstance dictates.

Mav- such a lovely baby

Fly- HUGS and HUGS again thanks for the lovely altoids. You are such a sweety.

Ok back to work now

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:32 PM

Hi MsG! Did you get your classroom all moved? Are your students back yet? Have you planned all your lessons till Christmas? (Be warned, if the answer to the last one is yes I may not speak to you again!)

___________________
Hissssssssss!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:58 PM

I should be happy because DragonCon is in two days, and one of my dearest friends in the whole world is staying with me. Instead, I have been beating myself up over one of my many failures. (no Emma, it isn't sympathy post-natal ickiness)

~jimi
I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well-known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 2:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Fly- HUGS and HUGS again thanks for the lovely altoids. You are such a sweety.

Well *hugs* back!

I remember you mentioning that you had not tried the ginger 'toids, so I though I'd send some to you. (I hope that I remembered that correctly.) Enjoy!

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:15 PM

I found the ginger flavoring too strong, but I'm not a huge fan of ginger flavoring.

I'm partial to the cinnamon, myself.

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MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:15 PM

Yes Em I have complete all my lessons for the year...I am so kidding I don't even have lessons for the next period...well I do sort of, but I've not had much time. With luck I'll get the rest of the week set up and next week( for the sub as I will be at D*C)

Jimi- Hey take it easy...that's my friend you're beating up on there! Nicest guy in the 'verse. Personal taxi to all. Kind bringer of party supplies to D*C and general all around nice guy!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I found the ginger flavoring too strong, but I'm not a huge fan of ginger flavoring.

I'm partial to the cinnamon, myself.

OK I get your hint. Anyone else?

;-)

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

ZEEK

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Sorry for the militant stance I took today folks.

I don't think that needs an apology. Keep it up. That guy needs to be caught for the safety of others.

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I found the ginger flavoring too strong, but I'm not a huge fan of ginger flavoring.

I'm partial to the cinnamon, myself.
OK I get your hint. Anyone else?

;-)

I have never tried these Altoids of which everybody speaks. Are they really as good as they are made out to be? Don't think they sell them over here.

___________________

Hissssssssss!

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:

I have never tried these Altoids of which everybody speaks. Are they really as good as they are made out to be? Don't think they sell them over here.

If you are willing to PM your address to me, I'm willing to give you an education in Altoids. (Heh!)

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

ZEROKIRYU

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I found the ginger flavoring too strong, but I'm not a huge fan of ginger flavoring.

I'm partial to the cinnamon, myself.
OK I get your hint. Anyone else?

;-)

I have never tried these Altoids of which everybody speaks. Are they really as good as they are made out to be?

YES THEY ARE!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, I'm a little bit of a junkie for them myself.

I'm not sure if they sell them over there though.

_________________________________________________

What's in my CD player: L'Arc~En~Ciel - Awake

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:49 PM

Em- lovely chocolate covered mints ( or ginger, cinnamon candy)and the chocolate is good quality dark...mmmmmmmmm

HUGS Fly- you and your bootleg altoids:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
If you are willing to PM your address to me, I'm willing to give you an education in Altoids. (Heh!)

Ooooh, yes please, if you don't mind the postage! I'll PM you in a sec. What I would really like is to be able to repay the favour by sending you something great in return. Can't think of anything particularly great that you can only get in the UK. Anyone have any suggestions (eith from general knowledge or personal experience?)

I am in the process of making a batch of plum jam (or jelly if you prefer!). Would you like a pot?

___________________

Hissssssssss!

ZEEK

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
Can't think of anything particularly great that you can only get in the UK. Anyone have any suggestions (eith from general knowledge or personal experience?)

Government subsidized textbooks! When I was in college I'd get plenty of textbooks on amazon.co.uk. The dollar was a bit stronger back then, but even with the pound being worth more the books were still way cheaper than in the states. I actually made a profit sometimes by the end of using the book and selling it back to the bookstore.

College taught me so much...about conserving money and taking advantage of any possible deals.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I found the ginger flavoring too strong, but I'm not a huge fan of ginger flavoring.

I'm partial to the cinnamon, myself.
OK I get your hint. Anyone else?

;-)

No hints there, hoss. Just verbalizing my preference. *hug*

Emma, you will love them. Send her a tin of each!

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FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Emma, you will love them. Send her a tin of each!

Yes, ma'am!

Got your (Emma) addy - I'll drop some in the post!

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:48 PM

mmmmmm, plum jam. That sounds tasty. :)

I have never had the ginger, and I just don't see the cinnamon going well with chocolate, but maybe I will try one if it is ever around (being around Rose at D*C, I am sure they will be around).

~jimi
I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well-known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
Ooooh, yes please, if you don't mind the postage! I'll PM you in a sec. What I would really like is to be able to repay the favour by sending you something great in return. Can't think of anything particularly great that you can only get in the UK. Anyone have any suggestions (eith from general knowledge or personal experience?)

I don't mind the postage. Send some spotted dick! Noooo. Just kidding. ;-)

Jimi - Email your address.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:50 PM

Thanks all. I just get all fired up and... you know the rest. Seems more is at hand than I had kown before and there is alot of work on the way.

Glad you got the box there Jimi. Try not to fret any bud. If you need us we're here. I can't figure the countless times you've told me that and I have always believed it whole heartedly. Press on my Browncoat brother.

Did I see some board bartering happening. Good. I've got to trade with some great folks from afar and got some real cool stuff out of it. The best thing I ever got though was a new connection with like hearted people in any number of different places. Good for y'all.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:59 PM

You guys rock. :)

~jimi
I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well-known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:22 PM

Em- I'd ask for clotted cream, but it wouldn't ship well... I could make a really long list of lovely things you can get, but we can't ( they are mostly food related)
1-real cream ( ours looks like your milk)
2-real butter
3-mars bars
4-puddings of any kind
5-eccles cakes
6-free university
7-fish and chips( really good kind ...here it's mostly frozen muck or shops that make fake ones with weird batter and long potato strings instead)
8-a large variety of candies
9-decent curry you don't have to drive miles to get take away
10- universal health care
I could keep going on the food but I've got an hour and half until lunch and I'd just start drooling.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Em- I'd ask for clotted cream, but it wouldn't ship well... I could make a really long list of lovely things you can get, but we can't ( they are mostly food related)
1-real cream ( ours looks like your milk)
2-real butter
3-mars bars
4-puddings of any kind
5-eccles cakes
6-free university
7-fish and chips( really good kind ...here it's mostly frozen muck or shops that make fake ones with weird batter and long potato strings instead)
8-a large variety of candies
9-decent curry you don't have to drive miles to get take away
10- universal health care
I could keep going on the food but I've got an hour and half until lunch and I'd just start drooling.

Considering much of your list, you need #10 just to offset the effects of a lot of the rest.

"1-real cream" like creme fraiche? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%A8me_fra%C3%AEche
Or clotted cream? Good stuff when you can find it.

"5-eccles cakes" Hmmmmm. Emma? Got a family recipe?

"9-decent curry" I buy some on-line.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:56 PM

Fly in England their cream ( our version being heavy whipping cream) is twice as thick. It's about the same consistency as sour cream. I can get creme fraiche , but not thick good quality cream to cook with..I have to settle for heavy cream which just doesn't give the same consistency :)
I didn't mean curry powder I mean take away curry ( like lamb vindaloo or such like)

Yeah Em make with the recipe...eccles cake mmmmmmmmmmm

this is the best I could find
http://www.salford.gov.uk/living/yourcom/salfordlife/aboutsalford/salf
ordlocalhistory/localhistory-eccles/ecclescakes.htm

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Fly in England their cream ( our version being heavy whipping cream) is twice as thick. It's about the same consistency as sour cream. I can get creme fraiche , but not thick good quality cream to cook with..I have to settle for heavy cream which just doesn't give the same consistency :)

That's why I was thinking "cottled cream". The stuff that you can smear on an English Muffin much like the cream cheese schmear on a bagel. Oh delightful. (Can a straight guy proclaim something to be "delightful"?)

Edit: I quoted your "clotted cream" comment, but failed to grok that it was there. Sorry to sound a bit addled.

Quote:
I didn't mean curry powder I mean take away curry ( like lamb vindaloo or such like)

Not powder, but a sauce. Can't find the web site right now.

Quote:

Yeah Em make with the recipe...eccles cake mmmmmmmmmmm

this is the best I could find
http://www.salford.gov.uk/living/yourcom/salfordlife/aboutsalford/salf
ordlocalhistory/localhistory-eccles/ecclescakes.htm

Help us, Emma, you are our only hope...

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

JONNYQUEST

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
A student outcome is a drsl( pronounced dersel)

I had my dersels out when I was almost 4.

Quote:
It was determined that they would put a/c in any new school being built, but not in older schools…( on a side note, all older schools are in the poorer sections of town and are attended by low income and immigrant families)

Not a side note, the main melody…

Quote:
The legislature buildings were remodeled in 2005( at a cost of $28 million) and all have very high quality a/c, which is odd seeing as our legislature meets in Feb and only has meetings in summer when there's a special session (which rarely happens)

This is the same group that gives itself a raise every year.

Quote:
Yes I find it vaguely ironic that it is illegal( federal law) to keep livestock in conditions that exceed 85 degrees , but it's perfectly ok to keep the kids in an airless room that exceeds 90.

Haven’t there been any fainting spells or heat strokes? Where are the lawsuits?? (I mean in the classroom, not the barn…)

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
…a distant cousin…walked in on her boyfriend…The guy ran and has not been found yet.

That special HELL
I hope the guy gets caught and “justified”. Period. Toss him into the desert and let the Reavers pick his bones.

Quote:
The perpetrator is an illegal. I can't be down on all illegal immigrants. But to cross our nations boarder without taking the proper steps is a crime.

I’m sure you’ve heard about the cases where two nationally unrecognized tribes offered memberships to illegals to bypass immigration altogether. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-08-17-illegal-immigrants_N.ht
m Now that’s really gotta stick in your craw, daddy.

I understand about the proper steps. But we can’t just round ‘em all up and ship ‘em back: the US has too long been asking what can Brown do for you. But y’know border security being what it’s been—brown is brown—who knows how many terrorists could have snuck in that way. Don’t know if I believe there have been any, but there’s no to guess. I digress.

Quote:
Originally posted by hobbleit:
I'm just sticking my head in before I go for my driving lesson

Aren’t you done with those yet?

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
I have never tried these Altoids of which everybody speaks. Are they really as good as they are made out to be? Don't think they sell them over here.

Can't think of anything particularly great that you can only get in the UK. Anyone have any suggestions (eith from general knowledge or personal experience?)

Wow. Altoids are made in Britain. Callard and Bowser. I can remember many years ago when they first made a big marketing push. I just thought “Bowser is a curious name to give a stiff Brit!” Maybe they are an illicit controlled substance over there?

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Instead, I have been beating myself up over one of my many failures.

Don’t do it Jimi.

Love and real live hugs are coming your way in a couple of days. And the rest of us are waving from afar:

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Em- I'd ask for clotted cream

I hope that’s better than it sounds. (like maybe large curd cottage cheese?)

Quote:
free university

Good Heavens! My salary sucks now!

Quote:
universal health care

Huh?

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

- Vote Causal/JonnyQuest, for Benevolent Co-Dictator of Earth; together, toward a brighter tomorrow!

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:22 PM

Fly clotted cream is more like butter this is just their regular cream it's just thicker and richer, but I am so with you..clotted cream on crumpets, toast, scones, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so so drooling right now...

curry take away

England
http://www.currysauce.com/

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Fly clotted cream is more like butter this is just their regular cream it's just thicker and richer, but I am so with you..clotted cream on crumpets, toast, scones, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so so drooling right now...

*slurp!*
My sister brought a big jar of cream that a friend gave to her. The jar tipped on its side with the lid open. The cream remained in the jar from the time that it tipped to the time that I righted the container. THAT was cream worth its weight in gold. Must be something like that!

Quote:

England
http://www.currysauce.com/

That would do in a pinch!

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

JONNYQUEST

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
kind of losing it. School( with students) officially starts Monday and for the first time ever..I don't care. No enthusiasm, no lesson plan, nothing. I'm just so tired and worn...ok enough pity...must find my zen:) It's here somewhere ( likely stuffed in one of the filing cabinets I hurriedly filled to hid the junk before parent night)

I gotta admit, I was VERY disquieted when I read this. I hope it no longer holds true. If it does, PM me. I yet have a bit 'o the healer in me. Help you come to your zenzes.

Oh, and here's a napkin...

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

- Vote Causal/JonnyQuest, for Benevolent Co-Dictator of Earth; together, toward a brighter tomorrow!

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:32 PM

-removed-

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:37 PM

HUGS thanks Jonny...my zen's still a bit wobbly, but it's just due to over work what with all it's taking to get the house ready and the first week of school...I figure D*C will do the trick. If it doesn't though, prepare yourself for some long emails:)

Fly- yup that's the stuff...see this is why we need it here. Picture all the recipes you have with cream in them, then add that cream...oooooooh aaaaaaaaah

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Fly- yup that's the stuff...see this is why we need it here. Picture all the recipes you have with cream in them, then add that cream...oooooooh aaaaaaaaah

Yeah. I whipped that cream and I swear I could have stacked it up to my height. I should see if I can connect to a farmer to get something like that. I was getting eggs "fresh from the chicken's rear" for a while. The difference in freshness (despite the rear term) was remarkable.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:54 PM

Why did someone post a picture of a horse at rodeo in reference to my grandson?

Are you saying my grandson is horse faced?

Are you implying he's a beast?

Are you trying to be witty with some sort of obscure double entendre no one understands?

What part of "Please leave me alone" don't you understand?

(Now, really. I know you were referring to the "fine looking specimen" part of my post with hopes of being humorous. But it's not.
And I've specifically asked you not to acknowledge my posts.)

Nevermind. I can type till my fingers are blue and you STILL would be trying to get a laugh.

*going back to work. NOAA needs 200 ton chillers installed in their new offices. Lord knows, the boys at NOAA need to be air conditioned...*

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FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
What part of "Please leave me alone" don't you understand?

And I've specifically asked you not to acknowledge my posts.

Jonny's word is as good as {insert picture of a horse turd}.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:04 PM

Mav- hmm must have missed this..I was prettysure your little guy was a small, very cute baby...didn't notice the horse:) HUGS hope your day goes well gorgeous!!

Fly- ooooh farm fresh eggs( that I didn't have to gather)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Fly- ooooh farm fresh eggs( that I didn't have to gather)

There is alway a good feeling that you get for a job that you do yourself. But I think the exception is anything that involves processing chickens/eggs. After you've experienced a coop in 100 degree weather, there is NO WAY that the eggs can taste good. God bless the large isolation between the coop activities and my morning breakfast.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:12 PM

My grandpa had a farm...gathering eggs is very dangerous unless you are swift of hand and good at going unnoticed:)
Oh tell me this week will end...it really has to at some point.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Oh tell me this week will end...it really has to at some point.

The week usually ends on Friday. Usually. I can't make Friday come any faster, but have an Altoid and have a little nugget of Friday in the middle of a Tuesday afternoon. And *hugs* to you. I know that this week is a bit of a stress for you. I also know that you can handle it.

Hey - I picked up a book called "501 Tips for Teachers". Interested? I'll send it to you if you promise to share the good stuff in it with Emma and the other teachers here. Perhaps mention whatever tips are good in the thread.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Mav- hmm must have missed this..I was prettysure your little guy was a small, very cute baby...didn't notice the horse:) HUGS hope your day goes well gorgeous!!

Thanks, sweetie. I needed that! I'm having a day and a half. Crazybusy, and knowing my friends are out there makes my day just brighter in general.

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JONNYQUEST

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
prepare yourself for some long emails:)

I stand ready!

EDIT: I see no horse. I never saw a horse. I saw someone (whose name happened to be Pedro, coincidently) taking a risk by stepping over the line. You risk, you may lose; but you may also win. Today was not the day to win. But not to worry. The line has been repainted. Ignor-ance rules once more.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

- Vote Causal/JonnyQuest, for Benevolent Co-Dictator of Earth; together, toward a brighter tomorrow!

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:05 PM

Mav- check your email. I forwarded you something ( it's only 2 min) HUGS

Fly- yeah I have some of those:) You should send it to Neko or Em as they're new and it could be quite useful.

Jonny- thanks doll

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Fly- yeah I have some of those:) You should send it to Neko or Em as they're new and it could be quite useful.

Well I now know Emma's address, so it is as good as sent. I did append it with rule #502: Have Chocolate covered Altoids on hand.

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:17 PM

yes- that is an essential teaching tool:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Mav- check your email. I forwarded you something ( it's only 2 min) HUGS

*laughs*

That's great! How apropos! Forwarding it on...

Fly, check your email.

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FLYVOTE

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Mav- check your email. I forwarded you something ( it's only 2 min) HUGS

*laughs*

That's great! How apropos! Forwarding it on...

Fly, check your email.

Can I steal my response from somebody? The list was:

Excellent!

Awww. Now I miss HK. *sniff*

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Mav- check your email. I forwarded you something ( it's only 2 min) HUGS

*laughs*

That's great! How apropos! Forwarding it on...

Fly, check your email.

Can I steal my response from somebody? The list was:

Excellent!

Awww. Now I miss HK. *sniff*

I'll do it, but just for you. ^^ !

(I misses her too)

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MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:48 PM

Here's the list

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:

1. When choking on an ice cube, simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.

2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold while you chop.

3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.

4. To treat high blood pressure: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use the timer.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.

7. You only need two tool s in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

8. When confused remember, everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

ZEEK

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
(I misses her too)

How did they cure your dissociative identity disorder anyway? We haven't seen the other two thirds of you in a while.

MSG

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:57 PM

wow I can barely form sentences...this is sad

Also I miss when DID was MPD

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

ZEEK

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
wow I can barely form sentences...this is sad

Also I miss when DID was MPD

MPD!?! That is not a DSM-IV approved term! Let's get with the times there Utah educational system!

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:22 PM

DSM-IV approved? I thought that shoulda been stamped on my (and many of my clients) forehead long ago.

So much for that ice cold diet Pepsi I was trying to keep outta my sinuses.

Got some of the load off of my shoulders this aftrernoon after talking with the tribal police chief. Seems passing my info helped to have him point the mother in the direstion of appropriate culturally sensative resources. Yes folks, the family dynamic is a bit different in this case. It sucks that some cultures need a different set of counseling tools but I've never had a problem with telling people who scoffed at that idea to F off. I am so angry and motivated to do things the right way. The chief agreed that I am correct in my persuits and that it is a burden that I should not have to carry unwillingly. Seeing this person caught and dealt with within the letter of the law is my concern. If the law fails, then I will be studying any way possible to change it so it does work.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
(I misses her too)

How did they cure your dissociative identity disorder anyway? We haven't seen the other two thirds of you in a while.

1/3 lives in California
1/3 lives in Minnesota
1/3 lives in Maryland

(You've got to understand how HUGE I am. I cover from sea to shining sea. But I prefer Maryland. Better seafood.)

Actually can't (and won't) speak for my better halves - but it's my crazynutty job. Never thought I'd be saying this - ever - but I kinda miss the furniture farm and the awkward moments with the designers.

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FLYVOTE

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 1:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
(I misses her too)

How did they cure your dissociative identity disorder anyway? We haven't seen the other two thirds of you in a while.

1/3 lives in California
1/3 lives in Minnesota
1/3 lives in Maryland

(You've got to understand how HUGE I am. I cover from sea to shining sea. But I prefer Maryland. Better seafood.)

Actually can't (and won't) speak for my better halves - but it's my crazynutty job. Never thought I'd be saying this - ever - but I kinda miss the furniture farm and the awkward moments with the designers.

Do you need to be sniffed? I'm sure that can be arranged.

Making beef pepper curry right now. (Thanks MSG!)

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 10:52 AM

Meh, I don't want to get in trouble, so I will just wish you all a good weekend, and talk to you at some point later on maybe.

EMMARIGBY

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 1:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
Help us, Emma, you are our only hope...

Hmmm, if my cooking is your only hope then I should give up now!

___________________

Hissssssssss!

MSG

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 1:44 PM

HUGS to Jimi and I can't wait to do that for real!!!!

NV-I'm so glad they have you on their side

Hey I know it's not MPD I'm just saying I miss MPD...it's so descriptive and fun:)

Mav- hey we miss you being at the furniture farm too....and being on here as well

OK found a house...it's so perfect and I WANT IT. Now if I can finish the painting, landscaping, laundry,cleaning, packing, boxing, etc. by tomorrow...oh and tutor tomorrow night. Then I can get the house on the market the day after I get back from D*C and hopefully sell it in time to be able to get this house...no problem ( ha ha ha mine is a sarcastic and somewhat panicked laugh)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:11 PM

Party thread for those left behind:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=30320

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

MSG

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:13 PM

See it's party time no matter where you are...I made food:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

ZEEK

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:23 PM

Can we have naptime instead? That sounds much nicer right about now.

MSG

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:38 PM

I'd kill for nap time..

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:49 PM

I get nap time after work so it is strange answering e-mails at two in the morning. Gotta get motivated. Show at the gallery Sat amnd Mon, possibly shooting Sunday, fricken decoys to work on, money situation still not fixed because of scheister-ass Dish Network, and I still need to get my car papered so's I can put Ginny to rest for a few months.

Seems there is alot I can do to keep my mind off of other things/people. Just need a good boot in the ass.

Oh yeah, and I still have to try bossing folks around who operate like pre-teens on the playground. I think puttin' the boots to them might help boost the ego a bit.

Naw. Sex seems to get more done than any of that.

So much for that idea.

ADD: Headed for the party. Just saw that it was up.

MSG

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:51 PM

HUGS NV yeah plenty to do...excited about the show though. You really do deserve to be the star. Hey I bet dish network is owned by Fox

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

EMMARIGBY

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 4:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
I'd kill for nap time..

You can kill me for nap time if you want. Then I get to have a really LONG nap!

___________________

Hissssssssss!

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 4:17 PM

Huh. Maybe (bastards). This is the second time (assholes) that they did this on and account that doesn't even have my name on it. The people who have the account even called in with a different (*$#& faces) credit card number and had it put on their account. Oh, heaven forbid it takes a minute to pull four hundred dollars (&$^%*@ &^#*$&*) out of my account, but it takes seven to ten days to put it back. I can't even use the over draft option on my debit card because the bank cancelled it and is sending me a new one.

How long does it take to get the new debit card?

Seven to ten days.

You Dish Network! You In Your Stupid Asses!

Thus ends my angry ranting for the day. I better find something non-alcoholic and caffine free to drink for the rest of the day.

MSG

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 6:12 PM

Here's a stick NV bap away!!!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 6:21 PM

We are actually discussing privatizing the school system over at H23. Seems there are some excellent ideas at changing in that direction and for keeping direct government control over the school systems. I'll update you ASAP MSG. Very interesting.

For anyone concerned with the privatizing of our school systems check this out: Your military and penal systems have already started the trend and have been very successful in their persuits. Do some searches on these subjects. Surprize awaits you.

MAVOURNEEN

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:35 PM

*insert best Beavis & Butthead imitation here*

You said penal. Huuh-huuh. Huuh-huuh.

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Can we have naptime instead? That sounds much nicer right about now.

I would kill 10 small Swedish children to get a nap right now. Nothing sounds better than curling up with my sweetie and nodding off for a bit.

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:54 PM

Aww. Thats so loving (!?!?) Mavs. Ten huh?

And I thought of the B&B thing a minute after posting. Yeah. Giggles and snorts coming from the brown guy from behind the desk usually arouses suspicion from everyone in the building. I told the curious that I was going over their performance appraisals. Talk about scattering like cats behind a chinese cuisine restaurant.

I need to be more careful. Seems I might be a bit on the mean hearted side right now.

MSG

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:15 PM

LOL NV no that's just messing with them..it's good for em, stimulates the blood:)

Mav- right with you...so tired

I have a fan...it's much better now:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
I have a fan...it's much better now:)

You have plenty of fans right here. (Did I say that once already? I'm getting a bit... Oh look! Shiny things!)

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:37 PM

Wow, you guys got chatty! Nice to see this thread with some life again.

So, just dropping by to let you all know that I'm still alive, more or less. Actually managed to work a bit last week, but an "oh crap, gotta get this done now" four hour session on Thursday really wiped me out. Was stuck in bed all day Monday, alternately sleeping and feeling sorry for myself. Hubby took yesterday off because he's a sweetheart, and even put up with my silly hat long enough to take me out to the store to buy more yarn for my next knitting projects (can either shower *or* go out these days, not both, hence the hat). I'm feeling emotionally a lot better after spending the day with hubby than I was on Monday.

I'm sort of ridiculously excited about my knitting recently, and my first post-baby boom (first nephew and honorary niece born in the last few months) project is almost done, based on this pattern: http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/PATTnautie.html . Probably going to mail it to my dad when it's done, despite it being the silliest thing I've ever knitted. Got yarn yesterday to make this: http://www.knitty.com/issuefall05/PATTbubby.html . After I finish one and figure out the pattern, I'll make a second one out of this really awesome cashmere yarn that hubby treated me to, probably as a gift for my sister. I made her a teddy bear dressed as Faramir (from Lord of the Rings) as a gift a few years ago, and she's been bugging me for a bear dressed as Mal for awhile now. So if all goes well with the pattern, after I finish knitting the cashmere bear, I'll make a tiny browncoat and teeny tiny suspenders for him. Should be way cute.

Hope all of you are doing well. I'm still lurking and reading when I can, but I feel like I'm missing parts of conversations, heh. Really envious of all you going to Dragon*Con this weekend (ok, not envious of the flying or the crowds, but definitely envious of the costumes and the partying!). Have a great time! Post pictures! I must live vicariously through you! Miss all y'all.

~CK

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