Rita's XIV: The Last DJ

[Stellar]

Y'ever have one of those dreams where you wake up and think, "Where the fuck did that come from?"

Two nights in a row. And last night's was a doozy. I outdid myself for crazy shit.

I recon' you're gonna have to see the medicine man for that'n. Some jobs can be stressing. Bountyhunting, on the other hand...

[Puma]

K'Nort - how long is the flight from where you are up to Alaska? Also, yeah the holidays in Southern Californian are bizzare. I spent several of them down there and I never got use to it. But I'm stubborn, if it's not cold enough to have the fireplace roaring, then it's not a true holiday.

It's taken almost twenty years of being in Northern California but I like being able to walk on the beach at Thanksgiving or CHristmas (and not be bundled up for a gale like when I was kid in Puget SOund). But I do still miss snow.

[Ed Cunard]

Sold.



.

The sound quality is good, too--I'm not sure if it's digitally remastered or anything, but it has a warm sound--at least, through my shitty car speakers.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Y'ever have one of those dreams where you wake up and think, "Where the fuck did that come from?"


Sounds like what happened after my wedding.

Deborah: "Hello new husband"
Steve: "T-THE FUCK???"
Deborah: "I love you"

Yeah, you love me so much, why did you jump out of that 10th story window?

[K'Nort]

K'Nort - how long is the flight from where you are up to Alaska?

I've bought my Christmas ticket. I'm going to Southeastern Alaska (the string of islands alongside Canada), as usual, so less flying than if I were going to the actual body of the state like Anchorage or Fairbanks, but it's still 12 hours. And very short layovers for that one.

On the way home, it takes two days due to incompatible schedules. I have about 8 hours in Seattle.


Also, yeah the holidays in Southern Californian are bizzare. I spent several of them down there and I never got use to it. But I'm stubborn, if it's not cold enough to have the fireplace roaring, then it's not a true holiday.

I think that's the main reason I can't imagine living in that part of the country. No real seasons. And how can you really have summer (or at least appreciate it) when you never have winter?

[Typo Lad]

I must be tired. I think I almost understood that.

[i_mmmchocolate]

My holiday officially begins at 1.00pm. The library closes early. Yay.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Y'ever have one of those dreams where you wake up and think, "Where the fuck did that come from?"

Two nights in a row. And last night's was a doozy. I outdid myself for crazy shit.
I've had a few of those. I dare say mine are more bizarre than yours.

[Typo Lad]

I've had a few of those. I dare say mine are more bizarre than yours.
It's always the quiet ones.

[Puma]

My holiday officially begins at 1.00pm. The library closes early. Yay.

Working til 6pm, the only people who start their Holiday 'early' are those Branches that usually stay open til 8pm.

[Michael P]

I've had a few of those. I dare say mine are more bizarre than yours.
I'll take that bet.

[Merey]

Lesse...the last ep I saw was the one after the arrest, and I have to say CHristopher impressed me. He seemed..grown up. The actors ahve good chemistry, which is nice.

I'd have to go either way.

I missed all last season, but don't want to miss this one.


I'm really enjoying this season. I think Rosenthal has been a good for the show. He undoubtedly has a differing style (he's slowed-down the banter and the show is overall a litte more emotionally-driven) from the Palladinos, but he gets the characters and that's what's important. After John Wells and crew took over for Sorkin, I could barely watch WW. Josh was spouting lines that were almost antithetical to his character. It took them a long time to get the characters back on track.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Working til 6pm, the only people who start their Holiday 'early' are those Branches that usually stay open til 8pm.
Yeah, we're normally open until 9.00am-9.00pm Monday-Thursday.

I'll take that bet.
You're on.

[Typo Lad]

I have never watched West Wing. I grew up in a Politician's home, so that's like, the last thing that interests me.

[Michael P]

I have never watched West Wing. I grew up in a Politician's home, so that's like, the last thing that interests me.
I should loan you my DVDs. It's brilliant TV.

[Michael P]

You're on.
Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Peanuts gang. Fighting Maleficent. Who has possessed the body of the little red-haired girl.

And this is all on a TV show I'm watching.

Your move.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Am I blasphemous for not liking Entourage...and finding it boring? And unfunny?

[Typo Lad]

I should loan you my DVDs. It's brilliant TV.

Please no.

Although if you have "Sports Night" I wouldn't say no...

Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Peanuts gang. Fighting Maleficent. Who has possessed the body of the little red-haired girl.


If that were a video game I would buy it without renting it first.

[StarsAndGarters]

Good luck with that and I hope they are all heavy sleepers (except Gus *hint hint hint*)

Who me? I'm practically nocturnal. The effects of my soon-to-be-ex-job come in useful for once.

[Merey]

It's taken almost twenty years of being in Northern California but I like being able to walk on the beach at Thanksgiving or CHristmas (and not be bundled up for a gale like when I was kid in Puget SOund). But I do still miss snow.


I was in Northern California from '87 to '96, and it took me almost all of that time to get use to the average 40 - 50 degree Christmases, but no matter what the temperature was, my Dad would always still build a fire. I now actually enjoy NorCal Christmases (in fact, I'll be in Vacaville this year celebrating with my sister and her in-laws), but I that average 10 - 20 degree difference down in SoCal is just too much for me.

I do miss the beach, esp. NorCal beaches. For some reason I rarely make it out to the beaches here.

[StarsAndGarters]

I think that's the main reason I can't imagine living in that part of the country. No real seasons. And how can you really have summer (or at least appreciate it) when you never have winter?I certainly appreciate them outside of California in contrast. To me it makes snow extra special every time it comes, instead of something of a drudgery. Not to mention how welcome sunshine is.

But there's something to be said about a more consistent climate...

[Puma]

I was in Northern California from '87 to '96, and it took me almost all of that time to get use to the average 40 - 50 degree Christmases, but no matter what the temperature was, my Dad would always still build a fire. I now actually enjoy NorCal Christmases (in fact, I'll be in Vacaville this year celebrating with my sister and her in-laws), but I that average 10 - 20 degree difference down in SoCal is just too much for me.

I do miss the beach, esp. NorCal beaches. For some reason I rarely make it out to the beaches here.

Agree with the So Cal avoidance. So far I've been able to not do Christmas in the southland because hubby's family doesn't really 'do' Christmas. My Dad's new wife though is from Escondido and still has a house and kids there so a holiday in the sun may be in my future.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Peanuts gang. Fighting Maleficent. Who has possessed the body of the little red-haired girl.

And this is all on a TV show I'm watching.

Your move.
Um. Yeah. Mine is much more disturbing.

[Puma]

Um. Yeah. Mine is much more disturbing.

Share then.

I have money riding on this.

[gary bolt]

There has been venting, and totally justified, about some of the mouth-breather newbies we get. But I'd also like to observe that we have a handful of really cool new (and newish) folks too. So hopefully they don't get paranoid.

I'm also glad that Gary and Morna pop in here regularly now.

Hey, thanks for saying!

Poor Morna just went in early to set up an exhibition. It's my day off, though.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Share then.

I have money riding on this.
I just PM'd it to Michael.

[Royal]

Hey, thanks for saying!

Poor Morna just went in early to set up an exhibition. It's my day off, though.

*puts a six pack in for later*

[gary bolt]

Sounds like what happened after my wedding.

Deborah: "Hello new husband"
Steve: "T-THE FUCK???"
Deborah: "I love you"

Yeah, you love me so much, why did you jump out of that 10th story window?

Nothing like a good defenestration to liven up a wedding!

[StarsAndGarters]

Agree with the So Cal avoidance. So far I've been able to not do Christmas in the southland because hubby's family doesn't really 'do' Christmas. My Dad's new wife though is from Escondido and still has a house and kids there so a holiday in the sun may be in my future.

=\ I totally want defend So Cal holidays but I can't think of good reasonings.

Somebody tell me my childhood wasn't a waste? Somebody?

[Puma]

trying to type while Fergus is grabbing the computer mouse is fun


and annoying


he's close to being tossed out on his ass

especially if he bites again

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Nothing like a good defenestration to liven up a wedding!

To clarify, she did that after we seperated. About four years after the wedding.

Thanks for the comedic add-on Gaz.

[gary bolt]

*puts a six pack in for later*

Mind reader.

[Puma]

=\ I totally want defend So Cal holidays but I can't think of good reasonings.

Somebody tell me my childhood wasn't a waste? Somebody?

sorry, can't help you there.

[gary bolt]

To clarify, she did that after we seperated. About four years after the wedding.

Thanks for the comedic add-on Gaz.

Oh. Not very funny at all then.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Oh. Not very funny at all then.

Not to be Captain Bringdown but my wife...first one...Deborah committed suicide back in 2002.

(The above is not a cry for empathy/sympathy...I did not love her at the time...it was her way of trying for attention)

[Typo Lad]

hey, if you didn't love her, then that makes it okay I guess!

Let's all laugh at the suicide!

[Royal]

Mind reader.

*shrugs*

It's natural.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

hey, if you didn't love her, then that makes it okay I guess!

Let's all laugh at the suicide!

At this point you're abusing Sarcasm.

[Stellar]

hey, if you didn't love her, then that makes it okay I guess!

Let's all laugh at the suicide!

NOT COOL, man. NOT cool.

[gary bolt]

hey, if you didn't love her, then that makes it okay I guess!

Let's all laugh at the suicide!

I found a suicide victim when I was 15 and it fucked me up for years. No laughing here. And I think I'm done talking about this subject.

[Typo Lad]

At this point you're abusing Sarcasm.
She was asking for it.

[Royal]

shows of the new hunk of oak wood AKA The Whoop Ass Stick.

[Typo Lad]

NOT COOL, man. NOT cool.
That was kind of my point Stellar.

[K'Nort]

Agree with the So Cal avoidance. So far I've been able to not do Christmas in the southland because hubby's family doesn't really 'do' Christmas. My Dad's new wife though is from Escondido and still has a house and kids there so a holiday in the sun may be in my future.

I don't wanna holiday in the sun
I wanna go to new Belsen
I wanna see some history
'Cause now I got a reasonable economy

[Stellar]

EDIT: Your point, Typo, was to be a dick about someone's suicide? Not quite what I expected from you. Not at all.

[Ed Cunard]

...

Gaz?

...

[Typo Lad]

...

Gaz?

...
'caught that too, eh?

[Royal]

I don't wanna holiday in the sun
I wanna go to new Belsen
I wanna see some history
'Cause now I got a reasonable economy

*plays the fucked up out of tune bass*

[jessecuster3]

That was kind of my point Stellar.


I got it !


What comes around goes around, eh ?

[HomerJay]

EDIT: Your point, Typo, was to be a dick about someone's suicide? Not quite what I expected from you. Not at all.
His point was to be a dick in order to mock someone else's dickery.

[Stellar]

It's not the same. TenEyed never poked fun at Puma's aunt, he just stated that sometimes people pretend to sympathize simply for the sake of seeming civil. I've seen it happen. Hasn't anyone ever told you their sorry and you knew they didn't mean it?

But poking fun at a suicide? That shit is wrong, man.

[Typo Lad]

Homer gets me.

...

Run Homer, while you still can!

[Puma]

It's not the same.
But poking fun at a suicide? That shit is wrong, man.

No, there is nothing funny about suicide. The subject was brought up in a fairly lame attempt at humor in the first place. Typo called him on it.

[Dreadstar]

HALT!

Y'all are talking past each other.

Stellar, I think you misunderstand the direction the conversation took.

[HomerJay]

Homer gets me.

I got you to hold my hand.
I got you to understand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/220px-Sonnyandcher.jpg

[Stellar]

HALT!

Y'all are talking past each other.

Stellar, I think you misunderstand the direction the conversation took.

Then I'd kindly like you to explain it to me, partner, cuz this is startin' to look dirty.

[Typo Lad]

No, there is nothing funny about suicide. The subject was brought up in a fairly lame attempt at humor in the first place. Typo called him on it.
Bows to the master...er mistress

Reading comprehension folks, the breakfast of champions.

[Typo Lad]

I got you to hold my hand.
I got you to understand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/220px-Sonnyandcher.jpg
You ain't right, Homer.

[HomerJay]

You ain't right, Homer.
If loving Typo is wrong...

[HomerJay]

I enjoyed this. It made me laugh.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/pacmancharthumoret3jj8.jpg

[Matt Algren]

That was kind of my point Stellar.
The problem is not with your presentation.

[Puma]

Ah know yer out theah, Ah can hear ya breathin

http://www.mycathatesyou.com/images/cats/2003/12/dunkel.jpg

[Typo Lad]

That was your library I obscene called just now?

Wow, small world.

[Dreadstar]

Then I'd kindly like you to explain it to me, partner, cuz this is startin' to look dirty.

OK, I'll try:

10-eye provides some historical illumination to put the "defenestration" joke into a bad light.

Not to be Captain Bringdown but my wife...first one...Deborah committed suicide back in 2002.

(The above is not a cry for empathy/sympathy...I did not love her at the time...it was her way of trying for attention)

Typo replies with sarcasm to that very odd shrugging aside line in parenthesis:

hey, if you didn't love her, then that makes it okay I guess!

Let's all laugh at the suicide!

Get it?

[Puma]

That was your library I obscene called just now?

Wow, small world.

WE are legion.

[Stellar]

I get it. I just don't think such a post calls for sarcasm. It's a sad attempt at humor.

[Guapo Méndez]

That was your library I obscene called just now?

Wow, small world.

Nope, it was mine.

The library girl told me to tell you that her number is 01-999-476-1544. Call in the afternoon.

[Dreadstar]

I get it. I just don't think such a post calls for sarcasm. It's a sad attempt at humor.

Then I can't help ye laddie. Good luck with that with this crowd.

[Matt Algren]

I get it. I just don't think such a post calls for sarcasm. It's a sad attempt at humor.
You must be reading a different internet than I am. He was calling someone out on a stupid comment. If JessicaSimpsonGuy stopped making stupid comments, there would be no need for people to point it out.

[Guapo Méndez]

I get it. I just don't think such a post calls for sarcasm. It's a sad attempt at humor.

I sure as hell wouldn't have tossed that comment in serious conversation, much less as a joke with a parenthesis.

[Stellar]

You must be reading a different internet than I am. He was calling someone out on a stupid comment. If JessicaSimpsonGuy stopped making stupid comments, there would be no need for people to point it out.

The no one could make a big deal if a poster made a comment about Puma's 'don't let your kids kissed the deceased' comment. That's what you're saying.

[K'Nort]

You must be reading a different internet than I am. He was calling someone out on a stupid comment. If JessicaSimpsonGuy stopped making stupid comments, there would be no need for people to point it out.

I would say consistently tasteless is the more important point than stupid.

[K'Nort]

The no one could make a big deal if a poster made a comment about Puma's 'don't let your kids kissed the deceased' comment. That's what you're saying.

That wasn't a joke.

[Matt Algren]

The no one could make a big deal if a poster made a comment about Puma's 'don't let your kids kissed the deceased' comment. That's what you're saying.
I can't understand your post, so it most certainly is not what I'm saying.

[HomerJay]

You must be reading a different internet than I am. He was calling someone out on a stupid comment. If JessicaSimpsonGuy stopped making stupid comments, there would be no need for people to point it out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/dont_worry_sir_Im_from_the_internet.jpg

[Matt Algren]

I would say consistently tasteless is the more important point than stupid.
Originally it said "dick" but I changed it to "stupid" at the last minute. I probably should have left it.

[Chris Nowlin]

Thanks Homer Jay; I now feel secure

[Merey]

=\ I totally want defend So Cal holidays but I can't think of good reasonings.

Somebody tell me my childhood wasn't a waste? Somebody?

Your childhood wasn't a waste, you had Disneyland!







;)

[HomerJay]

Thanks Homer Jay; I now feel secure
It seems like we need a peace-keeping force today.

[Stellar]

Ah, forget it. It's early and I haven't had some booze in hours, I'm not getting worked up about this.

[Puma]

Your childhood wasn't a waste, you had Disneyland!







;)

darn Pollyana.

[Dreadstar]

Originally it said "dick" but I changed it to "stupid" at the last minute. I probably should have left it.

It's been my experience that you should never substitute stupidity for dick.

[K'Nort]

Your childhood wasn't a waste, you had Disneyland!

Which I've never been to. Or any other themepark. Besides two in Denmark, and that doesn't really count.

[Ed Cunard]

It's been my experience that you should never substitute stupidity for dick.

Vacuous things are rarely filling.

Er...

[Chris Nowlin]

It's been my experience that you should never substitute stupidity for dick.

I think there's a valuable lesson there.


Vacuous things are rarely filling.

...

...

But it's possible I don't understand the lesson, whatever it is.

[Merey]

Which I've never been to. Or any other themepark. Besides two in Denmark, and that doesn't really count.

You must have gone to Legoland. Yeah, that totally doesn't count.

[K'Nort]

You must have gone to Legoland. Yeah, that totally doesn't count.

Legoland and Tivoli, yeah.

[Tadhg]

Legoland is like the best themepark ever.

[HomerJay]

Legoland is like the best themepark ever.
IMO, Universal Adventure Island takes that title.

[K'Nort]

Legoland is like the best themepark ever.

When my brother and I were little, we had a subscription to National Geographic World, which was (is?) the kids version. They did a big feature on Legoland once. Long before there was a US version. And that was our favourite toy, so we wanted to go there more than anything. Certainly more than to Disneyland/world. So when I was in Denmark during college, I came across a brochure and decided to go just because I could. And to gloat, of course.

[jessecuster3]

I went to the Legoland in San Diego, its way too little kiddy but it was cool to see all the cities made of Legoes, which were my favorite toy when I was kid.

I loved Legoes so much I even won a contest at a local toy store building something with them.

[Tadhg]

When my brother and I were little, we had a subscription to National Geographic World, which was (is?) the kids version. They did a big feature on Legoland once. Long before there was a US version. And that was our favourite toy, so we wanted to go there more than anything. Certainly more than to Disneyland/world. So when I was in Denmark during college, I came across a brochure and decided to go just because I could. And to gloat, of course.

We also went to EuroDisney it was awesomely empty.

[Tadhg]

I went to the Legoland in San Diego, its way too little kiddy but it was cool to see all the cities made of Legoes, which were my favorite toy when I was kid.

I loved Legoes so much I even won a contest at a local toy store building something with them.

There's a legoland in San Diego? I really need to do something other than drink down there.

[Typo Lad]

I went to the Legoland in San Diego, its way too little kiddy

Um... you know LEGO is for little kids, right?

That's like complaining that Disney doesn't do snuff...

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Acts 26:14




And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

[jessecuster3]

There's a legoland in San Diego? I really need to do something other than drink down there.


Its just outside of San Diego, it really is for young children though.

[Tadhg]

Its just outside of San Diego, it really is for young children though.

I think you underestimate my immaturity.

[jessecuster3]

Um... you know LEGO is for little kids, right?

That's like complaining that Disney doesn't do snuff...


I know, but even DisneyWorld has stuff that can appeal to adults, they barely even have rides. We went on a goofy one that was a safari car on a track going maybe 2 miles an hour and looking at Lego created animals. Even my 5 year old cousin was more interested in the steering wheel that didn't work.

[HomerJay]

Um... you know LEGO is for little kids, right?
That's like complaining that Disney doesn't do snuff...
If I did a "quote of the day" thing like Forefinger, this would be the winner for today.

[Typo Lad]

If I did a "quote of the day" thing like Forefinger, this would be the winner for today.
Thanks.

What makes it better is that there is an old Mickey Mouse strip where he tries to commit suicide several times.

Found a link (http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Easel/4942/03.htm)!

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Thanks.

What makes it better is that there is an old Mickey Mouse strip where he tries to commit suicide several times.

http://www.fortunecity.de/lindenpark/foto/597/03.html

[TinMan]

Um... you know LEGO is for little kids, right?

That's like complaining that Disney doesn't do snuff...

Blasphemy! BLASPHEMYYYYYY!!!

My dad got me into Lego's as a kid, to this day I still think he has more Lego sets than I do (which I still have all mine, they'll make a great gift to my kids someday).

Ah, those were the days, getting up on saturday morning, pulling out a HUGE box of lego's and building all the way through the cartoons. I can't wait to do that with my kids eventually.

[jessecuster3]

Blasphemy! BLASPHEMYYYYYY!!!

My dad got me into Lego's as a kid, to this day I still think he has more Lego sets than I do (which I still have all mine, they'll make a great gift to my kids someday).

Ah, those were the days, getting up on saturday morning, pulling out a HUGE box of lego's and building all the way through the cartoons. I can't wait to do that with my kids eventually.


Damn when my parents moved out of the suburbs and back to the city they threw out everything except my comic books.

I will have to buy all new Legos and then what about Lincoln Logs or Tinker Toys or even Capsela ?

[Typo Lad]

I'm not saying there aren't adults who play with LEGO, but that doesn't negate the fact that it's a kid's toy.

Look, I have a bunch of action figures in my office. I don't pretend they're anything but toys.

[TinMan]

Damn when my parents moved out of the suburbs and back to the city they threw out everything except my comic books.

I will have to buy all new Legos and then what about Lincoln Logs or Tinker Toys or even Capsela ?

Thats shitty man, I kept all of my stuff like that. I have a lug full of TMNT toys, one with Lego's, an Erector Set. Yep, my kids will be hooked up right from the start... ok, maybe not the TMNT toys, those may be worth some money down the road.

I never had Tinker toys, but I do have a small Capsela set... somewhere.

[TinMan]

I'm not saying there aren't adults who play with LEGO, but that doesn't negate the fact that it's a kid's toy.

Look, I have a bunch of action figures in my office. I don't pretend they're anything but toys.

Hahaha, I know, I was just givin you crap Typo. I have a few action figures too, but I've never been one for collecting, so they've all been pulled out and played with.

[Typo Lad]

Hahaha, I know, I was just givin you crap Typo. I have a few action figures too, but I've never been one for collecting, so they've all been pulled out and played with.
I have a bunch of die-cast figures on my window sill. Everyone at the company notices.

In a good way.

[HomerJay]

I have my Alex Ross Superman, Batman and Green Lantern JLA figures in my office. Nobody teases me because I'm a genuinely cool guy.

[TinMan]

I have a bunch of die-cast figures on my window sill. Everyone at the company notices.

In a good way.

Thats cool, I think I have a few of those pewter/diecast X-Men figures somewhere... I should find those.

All of my other action figures like Spider-Man, the X-Men and stuff are all put away in boxes. I did however save the plastic that they were packaged in, so all of those are nice and cushioned from damage, they're in damn near mint condition.

[TinMan]

I have my Alex Ross Superman, Batman and Green Lantern JLA figures in my office. Nobody teases me because I'm a genuinely cool guy.

Fuckin sissy-man, you have toys in yer office. Pfft.

[jessecuster3]

Thats shitty man, I kept all of my stuff like that. I have a lug full of TMNT toys, one with Lego's, an Erector Set. Yep, my kids will be hooked up right from the start... ok, maybe not the TMNT toys, those may be worth some money down the road.

I never had Tinker toys, but I do have a small Capsela set... somewhere.


Tinker Toys were alright, they were all wood which is nice, I think I even heard Lincoln logs aren't all wood anymore, and they were basically just sticks, and then you had a round piece that the sticks could fit into.

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/images/DScamera002.jpg

[HomerJay]

Fuckin sissy-man, you have toys in yer office. Pfft.
Metaphorical statement about how my gentalia is more impressive than your genatalia.

(Oops, that was meant for the "Generic Thread".)

[TinMan]

Tinker Toys were alright, they were all wood which is nice, I think I even heard Lincoln logs aren't all wood anymore, and they were basically just sticks, and then you had a round piece that the sticks could fit into.

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/images/DScamera002.jpg

Oh snap! I was thinking Lincoln logs when I said that, I did have Tinker Toys but not the Lincoln Logs, I had friends that had them and a couple classes when I was young, probably K and 1st grade. Speaking of them though, I have seen some of the more recent sets and you're right, some of the pieces are plastic (last I knew not all of them were but most of the smaller pieces were plastic).

[TinMan]

Metaphorical statement about how my gentalia is more impressive than your genatalia.

(Oops, that was meant for the "Generic Thread".)

Non-chalant statement about your mother loving my genetalia.

[Ed Cunard]

Non-chalant statement about your mother loving my genetalia.

Snobby clarification reminding poster that Homerjay's mom doesn't eat pussy.

[Gilda Dent]

IMO, Universal Adventure Island takes that title.

While my favorite is Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Orlando is easily one of the top two or three in the US.

[jessecuster3]

Non-chalant statement about your mother loving my genetalia.



Explanatory statement of how my mother is deceased. Followed immediately by "Just kidding !"

[Ed Cunard]

Unrelated comment to Gilda:

I swear, you have the patience of a saint.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Explanatory statement of how my mother is deceased. Followed immediately by "Just kidding !"

Gentlemen, you can't be obtuse in here...this is the Rita thread.

[Gilda Dent]

Damn when my parents moved out of the suburbs and back to the city they threw out everything except my comic books.

I will have to buy all new Legos and then what about Lincoln Logs or Tinker Toys or even Capsela ?

K'nex is awesomeness turned up to eleven.

[Royal]

Almost one and I already need a drink.

DAMN!

I don't see this day turning out well.

[jessecuster3]

K'nex is awesomeness turned up to eleven.

yeah K'nex is plenty awesome, I am worried that this generation doesn't just have plain brick Legoes but everything is shaped like Spider-Man or Harry Potter things.


To this day I still want Mindstorms, every time I see them in stores I drool.

[Tadhg]

yeah K'nex is plenty awesome, I am worried that this generation doesn't just have plain brick Legoes but everything is shaped like Spider-Man or Harry Potter things.


To this day I still want Mindstorms, every time I see them in stores I drool.

Yes, but there are now Batman legos. No need to tape little cardboard ears anymore!

[Ed Cunard]

What were K'Nex? Were they the plastic building things that could be used to build machines and dinosaurs?

[jessecuster3]

Yes, but there are now Batman legos. No need to tape little cardboard ears anymore!


Have you seen the movie ones, where they give you a Lego movie set and you can make your own movies ?

[TinMan]

Snobby clarification reminding poster that Homerjay's mom doesn't eat pussy.

Sarcastic comment insinuating that if she did, Mr. Cunard has enough pussy for everyone and their brother.

[Ed Cunard]

Nice one. And true.

[TinMan]

Nice one. And true.

Declaritive statement about loving your self deprecation.

[Gilda Dent]

What were K'Nex? Were they the plastic building things that could be used to build machines and dinosaurs?

And entire operational theme parks (http://www.knex.com/bigbuilds/index.php). Roller coasters, ferris wheels, magic carpets, swing rides, etc.

[Gilda Dent]

Unrelated comment to Gilda:

I swear, you have the patience of a saint.

Thanks. It's not so much patience as it is not having much else to do while I avoid my in-laws.

[Ed Cunard]

And entire operational theme parks (http://www.knex.com/bigbuilds/index.php). Roller coasters, ferris wheels, magic carpets, swing rides, etc.

Those look neat, but that's not what I was thinking of... they were grey and plastic, and I'm pretty sure they connected with a hexagonal tab inserted into a hexagonal slot.

[Typo Lad]

I thought you liked your in-laws?

Be glad you're not stuck going to ones you dislike, as I am.

[HomerJay]

My wife is sick and my home computer is down.
I'm beginning to go through boob withdrawl.

[TinMan]

My wife is sick and my home computer is down.
I'm beginning to go through boob withdrawl.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8373/lucyloaded127lf.jpg

[HomerJay]

Like soothing calamine lotion on an annoying itch.

[Gilda Dent]

I thought you liked your in-laws?

Be glad you're not stuck going to ones you dislike, as I am.

I do. They're wonderful people and I very much enjoy visiting them, but there are ten of them. Two of them are teenage boys who would rather be anywhere else. My mother in law has taken over my kitchen. My anxiety about fixing Thanksgiving dinner was misplaced--she's taking care of it now.

Mostly it's just that family holidays aren't a good time for me. I'd just rather it be just Emily and me.

[HomerJay]

Two of them are teenage boys who would rather be anywhere else.
In my family it was the teenage boys who were the most enthusiastic (food, football). The girls could've given a damn.

[Gilda Dent]

Those look neat, but that's not what I was thinking of... they were grey and plastic, and I'm pretty sure they connected with a hexagonal tab inserted into a hexagonal slot.

I think K'Nex have always been color-coded. That's one of the appeals of them as a construction toy. They come with excellent color-coded pictorial instructions. It does take a bit to get the hang of it, so trying one of the bigger projects right away isn't a good idea, but it is a quick learning curve.

[Gilda Dent]

In my family it was the teenage boys who were the most enthusiastic (food, football). The girls could've given a damn.

I think it's the lost long weekend to spend with friends that they don't like much. One day traveling here, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, travel back Saturday, and you only really have Sunday left to yourself, and that's spoiled because it's a school night. At home they'd have had a five day weekend to goof around. I can sympathize a little.

[Dreadstar]

Mostly it's just that family holidays aren't a good time for me. I'd just rather it be just Emily and me.
I know you have issues about the socializing and all, and you're working to make it better. It's not easy. But holiday times really *are* for family. It's as much for them as it is for you. Probably even more so.

It took me a few years before I finally got that.

[Ed Cunard]

I think K'Nex have always been color-coded. That's one of the appeals of them as a construction toy. They come with excellent color-coded pictorial instructions. It does take a bit to get the hang of it, so trying one of the bigger projects right away isn't a good idea, but it is a quick learning curve.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the thing I'm thinking of was designed basically to make motorized dinosaurs.

Totally brain-farting on it.

[Brian Cronin]

You know what makes you worry about a program?

When "Yeah, the show's gotten better when they got the brains behind Hope and Faith to write the show" is a selling point. :)

-Brian

[Dreadstar]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the thing I'm thinking of was designed basically to make motorized dinosaurs.

Totally brain-farting on it.

Capsella?.

[Ed Cunard]

Capsella?.

No, but I remember those.

This is going to take up most of my cognitive processes for the weekend. Fuck.

[Merey]

You know what makes you worry about a program?

When "Yeah, the show's gotten better when they got the brains behind Hope and Faith to write the show" is a selling point. :)

-Brian


What show would that be?


It's 2:14pm and I should have started my Thanksgiving holiday 14 minutes ago, but no...I'm still at work! And my boss stepped out to go somewhere and I have no idea when she's getting back. And of course, I can't leave without getting her approval on some stuff I'm working on. Grr@#!

I worked until late last night so I could try to prevent this. [/vent]

[Stellar]

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8373/lucyloaded127lf.jpg

And now you've gone and made me horny. Thanks a lot, man.

[Typo Lad]

It could be worse. They could have hired the people responable for "Hope and Gloria" !

[HomerJay]

I know you have issues about the socializing and all, and you're working to make it better. It's not easy. But holiday times really *are* for family. It's as much for them as it is for you. Probably even more so.

It took me a few years before I finally got that.
I've also realized this past year that I don't get to truly celebrate Father's Day until after my father-in-law and my dad die.

[Brian Cronin]

What show would that be?

I plead the fifth. ;)

-Brian

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm free from work until Saturday.

Time to start ye olde thanksgiving dinner preparations.

[Puma]

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/05/69/60/image_60695.jpg

[TinMan]

No, but I remember those.

This is going to take up most of my cognitive processes for the weekend. Fuck.

You sure you're not thinking of K'nex Ed? Cause they do have some crazy angled stuff goin on to attach them together.

http://ens.explanation-guide.info/mini/0/0c/320px-K'Nex_Bridge.jpeg

[Brian Cronin]

I used to love Construx.

They sadly didn't last long.

-Brian

[TinMan]

I used to love Construx.

They sadly didn't last long.

-Brian

Hey! Maybe thats what Ed was thinking of, I knew there was another building set out there for awhile but I couldn't remember what it was.

Construx:

http://www.johnny-five.com/fanart/construx5.jpg

http://steveandamysly.tannerworld.com/databank/image_construx_parts1.jpg

[Jeff Brady]

Going to get my hair cut.

I'm all nervous. No one's touched my head for 12 years.

[Spike-X]

I loved Legoes so much I even won a contest at a local toy store building something with them.

Too bad you don't love them enough to call them by their proper name. Lego. Not 'Legoes'. Lego! Lego!! LEGO!!!

[Merey]

Going to get my hair cut.

I'm all nervous. No one's touched my head for 12 years.


Just in case you've forgotten: it doesn't hurt.

[Brian Cronin]

Going to get my hair cut.

I'm all nervous. No one's touched my head for 12 years.

YOU RULE!!

You're doing a good thing, man!!!

-Brian

[Jeff Brady]

Just in case you've forgotten: it doesn't hurt.

But I do lose parts of my brain.

That may not be a bad thing.

[jessecuster3]

Too bad you don't love them enough to call them by their proper name. Lego. Not 'Legoes'. Lego! Lego!! LEGO!!!


They are Legoes when you have more than one set its Legoes.

[Spike-X]

They are Legoes when you have more than one set its Legoes.
No.

The plural of Lego is Lego.

[howyadoin]

Just when you think you've seen all the weirdest error messages, I got this one today when I was trying to print a file:

"System licensing integrity has been compromised."

[Ed Cunard]

No, not Construx--those were my favorites next to Lego.

SHITFUCKCOCKPISS.

Perhaps these are fake memories from a youth spent in the clutches of hallucinogenics.

[kmeyers]

Going to get my hair cut.

I'm all nervous. No one's touched my head for 12 years.
Your hair is WAY longer than mine was, but I ended up cutting my own hair. Just pulled it into a ponytail and started cutting. My hair is wavy, so it doesn't have to be totally even though.

I don't trust those crazy hair cut people after my last "styling" 7 years ago. They shaved off a weird spot on the side of my head, and I just got up and walked out.

If someone's going to fuck up my hair, it might as well be me.

[howyadoin]

SHITFUCKCOCKPISS.Not easy marketing a product with a name like that.

[Guapo Méndez]

Just when you think you've seen all the weirdest error messages, I got this one today when I was trying to print a file:

"System licensing integrity has been compromised."


Are you trying to print 100 dollar bills again?

[Ed Cunard]

Not easy marketing a product with a name like that.

We are a small, devoted clientelle.

[howyadoin]

No.

The plural of Lego is Lego.Keep in mind that Americans think the plural of beer is "beers".

[TinMan]

No, not Construx--those were my favorites next to Lego.

SHITFUCKCOCKPISS.

Perhaps these are fake memories from a youth spent in the clutches of hallucinogenics.

Perhaps another dosage of the hallucinogenics will jog your memory... or at least put you in a happy place for awhile.

[TinMan]

Keep in mind that Americans think the plural of beer is "beers".

Hey now, I resent that remark... only the southern half of the country and select locals in the north use "beers" as proper plurality.

[Ed Cunard]

Robotix! (http://www.roboticsandthings.com/robotix/98735.html)

It doesn't look quite like what I remember, but that's it. That's it!

Woo!

[howyadoin]

Frequently, the mothers don't. They smuggle alternate clothes out either in their backpacks or under a respectable baggy sweater. The make-up gets applied in the school bathroom.


....um, so I've heard.I learned that on Degrassi Junior High.

[howyadoin]

There has been venting, and totally justified, about some of the mouth-breather newbies we get. But I'd also like to observe that we have a handful of really cool new (and newish) folks too. So hopefully they don't get paranoid.coke & comics seems like good people.

[HomerJay]

Just when you think you've seen all the weirdest error messages, I got this one today when I was trying to print a file:

"System licensing integrity has been compromised."
"PC LOAD LETTER? What the fuck does that mean?!?!"

[TinMan]

Robotix! (http://www.roboticsandthings.com/robotix/98735.html)

It doesn't look quite like what I remember, but that's it. That's it!

Woo!

Damn, I forgot about those things. Good call.

Now you don't have to think about it all weekend, unless of course you now have a desire to play with them. In that case, enjoy fighting with the Christmas crazed mothers over them.

[kmeyers]

"PC LOAD LETTER? What the fuck does that mean?!?!"
http://clockcrew.us/gifs/office%20space.gif

[Ed Cunard]

Elitists don't believe in fun, unless it's the kind of fun that involves sticking out a pinky while sipping tea and talking about things no one else cares about.

So I's safe!

[jessecuster3]

I stand by Legoes, beers, and any other plural you are not supposed to use.


For example, my mother when I was young, "Are you going to bring your Legoes with you ?"
also
Me tonight "Hey guys, lets go get some beers."

[howyadoin]

Thats shitty man, I kept all of my stuff like that. I have a lug full of TMNT toys, one with Lego's, an Erector Set.Keepin' your options open, huh?

[kmeyers]

Elitists don't believe in fun, unless it's the kind of fun that involves sticking out a pinky while sipping tea and talking about things no one else cares about.

So I's safe!
Do you adjust you monacle and twirl your mustache as you do those other things?

[Dreadstar]

Elitists don't believe in fun, unless it's the kind of fun that involves sticking out a pinky while sipping tea and talking about things no one else cares about.

So I's safe!

Bullshit. You get all giggley over an obscure literary reference that no one else gets but you secretly know to be the perfect comeback.

Don't deny it.

[Ed Cunard]

Bullshit. You get all giggley over an obscure literary reference that no one else gets but you secretly know to be the perfect comeback.

Don't deny it.

Wouldn't that fall under the category of "things no one else cares about?"

Kmeyers--I'm not manly enough for a mustache, but I wear reading glasses. Does that count?

[jessecuster3]

As an aside, I am sitting at my desk and watching Clerks 2 on my PSP.

[Gingold]

Early dismissal! Woohoo! Have a good Thanksgiving everybody!

[TinMan]

Keepin' your options open, huh?

I get lonely sometimes...

[Ed Cunard]

Later, Gingold!

I should have left by now, but one thing is holding me up, and I have nothing to do until I can get this One. Thing. Done.

[Dreadstar]

Wouldn't that fall under the category of "things no one else cares about?"

But it---

...you---





FUCK!

[kmeyers]

Kmeyers--I'm not manly enough for a mustache, but I wear reading glasses. Does that count?
Not elitist enough. Rip your glasses in half.

[Smoogis]

I'm finally here. This trip almost rivals my coming-home-from-san-diego one as Worst Trip Ever.

First, I got in at around 4am and was offered stand bys for each flight, so that I could maybe get here by noon. The first flight looked good, leaving at 6am and seemed to have no problems.

However, there was a part missing on the plane, and it got cancelled two hours later.

So, I go back to my original flight, and they gave away my seat. So I was lucky enough to get a new one, but it wasn't a good way to start the very early day.

I finally get into Chicago, no problems. Wait forever for my time to depart, sit in my seat, and fall asleep on the plane. I wake up an hour later, and we're still on the ground. Because they had problems shutting the door. This made me miss my next flight, so instead of leaving for Modesto at 4:30, it was at 9:00.

Did I mention I didn't sleep before doing all this?

So...very, very, very long day yesterday.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Dear Santa,

I've never written you a letter before, but I'd love it if you could send me...


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/lisandro20lopez.jpg

...please?

[howyadoin]

However, there was a part missing on the plane, and it got cancelled two hours later.

So, I go back to my original flight, and they gave away my seat. So I was lucky enough to get a new one, but it wasn't a good way to start the very early day.

I finally get into Chicago, no problems. Wait forever for my time to depart, sit in my seat, and fall asleep on the plane. I wake up an hour later, and we're still on the ground. Because they had problems shutting the door.Was the missing part the doorhandle?

[Jeff Brady]

http://static.flickr.com/99/303743036_7f6c86467c_b.jpg

It feels pretty nice having short hair again.

[Smoogis]

Was the missing part the doorhandle?

If it was, I'd hate to ever fly out of that airport again. They tried looking in the warehouse if they had a spare and they didn't, then they had to hire a company to order one for them...it was a mess.

[TinMan]

http://static.flickr.com/99/303743036_7f6c86467c_b.jpg

It feels pretty nice having short hair again.

Damn, near three feet of hair. Nice.

So why did you wanna chop it off anyway Jeff?

[gary bolt]

http://static.flickr.com/99/303743036_7f6c86467c_b.jpg

It feels pretty nice having short hair again.

Impressive ponytail you had Mr. Hair Farmer.

I remember going from ponytail to crew cut and how good it felt. You suddenly feel wind on your scalp and baths and showers are a whole new thing.

[i_mmmchocolate]

For Locks of Love, if I remember correctly.

[Jeff Brady]

Damn, near three feet of hair. Nice.

So why did you wanna chop it off anyway Jeff?

I started growing it when a high school classmate died of cancer (12 years ago on Saturday). She lost all her hair, but came in with a wig. I didn't like having shorter hair at the time (thank you, Kurt Cobain!) so I just went with it.

I've also been working on self improvement for the past year (still got the gut, dammit), going on the basis that every seven years, due to molecular turnover, we essentially become a new person. I'm now 28; Jeff version 4.0. It's time to donate the hair for Locks of Love (http://www.locksoflove.org/).

For Locks of Love, if I remember correctly.

Indeed you do.

[TinMan]

I started growing it when a high school classmate died of cancer (12 years ago on Saturday). She lost all her hair, but came in with a wig. I didn't like having shorter hair at the time (thank you, Kurt Cobain!) so I just went with it.

I've also been working on self improvement for the past year (still got the gut, dammit), going on the basis that every seven years, due to molecular turnover, we essentially become a new person. I'm now 28; Jeff version 4.0. It's time to donate the hair for Locks of Love (http://www.locksoflove.org/).



Indeed you do.

Thats kickass Jeff, very commendable. Sorry to hear about your friend though, that had to suck.

I wish you luck with the new do, it'll take some getting used to I'm sure (not just you but other people too).

Well everyone, I'm outta here for the holiday weekend. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving and those not having it, have a great work week and weekend! Later all!

[Jeff Brady]

Thats kickass Jeff, very commendable. Sorry to hear about your friend though, that had to suck.

Thank you. It's funny; Tara wasn't even a friend. She was just one of the few who didn't treat me like shit.

You have a great holiday, my friend.

[Brian Cronin]

Good stuff, Jeff!

-Brian

[howyadoin]

http://static.flickr.com/99/303743036_7f6c86467c_b.jpg

It feels pretty nice having short hair again.Man, it must be nice not steppin' on your pubes anymore.

[kmeyers]

Man, it must be nice not steppin' on your pubes anymore.
ok...weird, but serious question. Why does body hair not continue to grow like facial and head hair? I've never cut or shaved my leg hair, but my legs don't look like Chewbacca.

[tricksterpup]

http://static.flickr.com/99/303743036_7f6c86467c_b.jpg

It feels pretty nice having short hair again.
Are you going to use this to make a Bracelet for Morts?

[Tadhg]

Keep in mind that Americans think the plural of beer is "beers".

That's a damn dirty lie. Us Americans don't even know what beer is!

[Puma]

And we walked the pagan streams
And searched for white horses on surrounding hills
We lived where dusk had meaning
And repaired to quiet sleep, where noise abated
In touch with the silence
On honey street, on honey street

What happened to a sense of wonder
On yonder hillside, getting dim
Why didnt they leave us, alone
Why couldnt we just be ourselves
We could dream, and keep bees
And live on honey street

And we walked the pagan streams
In meditation and contemplation
And we didnt need anybody, or anything
Then, no concepts, being free
And I wanna climb that hillside again, with you
One more time

As the great, great, great, great, great, great, great
Being watches over
And we repair, repair, repair, shhh, repair, shhh, we repair
To honey street, to honey street.

[Gilda Dent]

ok...weird, but serious question. Why does body hair not continue to grow like facial and head hair? I've never cut or shaved my leg hair, but my legs don't look like Chewbacca.

Hair doesn't grow contiuously. It grows in cycles, roughly 13 weeks, with a growth phase and a dormant phase. With body hair, during each dormant phase, the existing hair detaches from the root and is subsequently removed during washing or is pushed out by the subsequent hair.

Essentially, you shed your body hair about once every 13 weeks.

[Gilda Dent]

I know you have issues about the socializing and all, and you're working to make it better. It's not easy. But holiday times really *are* for family. It's as much for them as it is for you. Probably even more so.

It took me a few years before I finally got that.

Sure, but I doubt very much that things are going to go much worse for them if I spend a little time in here to avoid the pressures involved. They're mostly here to see Emily and don't really know me very well.

[Pól Rua]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the thing I'm thinking of was designed basically to make motorized dinosaurs.

Totally brain-farting on it.

Zoids.
Grant Morrisson's first published comics work for Marvel UK was on a Zoids comic.

[Pól Rua]

Too bad you don't love them enough to call them by their proper name. Lego. Not 'Legoes'. Lego! Lego!! LEGO!!!

You get that? I get that too.
It freaks me out.

[Jeff Brady]

Man, it must be nice not steppin' on your pubes anymore.

And how!

Are you going to use this to make a Bracelet for Morts?

Thanks for ruining the surprise, jerk!

[kmeyers]

Hair doesn't grow contiuously. It grows in cycles, roughly 13 weeks, with a growth phase and a dormant phase. With body hair, during each dormant phase, the existing hair detaches from the root and is subsequently removed during washing or is pushed out by the subsequent hair.

Essentially, you shed your body hair about once every 13 weeks.
Wow, thanks. Learn somethin' new every day.

[howyadoin]

Hair doesn't grow contiuously. It grows in cycles, roughly 13 weeks, with a growth phase and a dormant phase. With body hair, during each dormant phase, the existing hair detaches from the root and is subsequently removed during washing or is pushed out by the subsequent hair.

Essentially, you shed your body hair about once every 13 weeks.I wish the hair on my head worked that way.

[Gilda Dent]

I wish the hair on my head worked that way.

Yeah, unfortunately scalp hair works slightly differently. It's sensitive to DHT. If you have too much, it accumulates in the hair follicle and eventually kills it. This is why drugs designed to treat an enlarged prostate or cancer help prevent hair loss. They interfere with DHT production, along with other types of androgens, which shrinks the prostate and slows hair loss. Nearly all of our hair is sensitive to hormones in some way, but the different areas respond differently. The same DHT that causes scalp hair loss also stimulates terminal body hair growth.

[Pól Rua]

The same DHT that causes scalp hair loss also stimulates terminal body hair growth.

Gads, that sounds like a weird way to go.

[Gilda Dent]

Gads, that sounds like a weird way to go.

I knew after I posted that that I'd worded it a little strangely. Terminal hairs are the thick colored hairs, as opposed to velous hairs, which are the tiny, fine, white or colorless hairs that women tend to get. DHT stimulates growth of terminal hairs, while estrogen stimulates growth of velous hairs.

[Pól Rua]

I got it, but sometimes, I'll get a weird visual image.
In this case, it was a cop drawing a chalk outline around a giant tribble.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

I got it, but sometimes, I'll get a weird visual image.
In this case, it was a cop drawing a chalk outline around a giant tribble.

Crime Scene guys don't do that.

[Gilda Dent]

Crime Scene guys don't do that.

Hmmm. Who does investigate the deaths of giant tribbles? CSI Vulcan?

[Pól Rua]

Crime Scene guys don't do that.

On Earth-Me, they do.
And they are drawn by Michael Lark.
Some of them are played by Richard Belzer and Andre Braugher.

[Pól Rua]

Hmmm. Who does investigate the deaths of giant tribbles? CSI Vulcan?

The United States Hair Force.

...and they don't use the term 'Prime Suspect'. They call them, the 'Hair Apparent'.
Trooly rooly.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

On Earth-Me, they do.
And they are drawn by Michael Lark.
Some of them are played by Richard Belzer and Andre Braugher.

I always liked Mike Kellerman myself. A flawed individual.

NBC killed Homicide.

Now that's irony.

[Brian Cronin]

Thanksgiving should be fun.

I like seeing my extended family, awkwardness and all! :)

It's just part of being a family - and I dig it.

ETA: That sounds way too Pollyanna-ish.

I am sorry.

-Brian

[Pól Rua]

I always liked Mike Kellerman myself. A flawed individual.

NBC killed Homicide.

Now that's irony.

The last two seasons where they NYPD Blue-ized it gut shot it first.
And I too am a big Reed Diamond fan.

[Valmore]

I don't really do anything special for Thanksgiving.

[Pól Rua]

I don't even take the day off.
*Gasp!*

[Michael P]

Thanksgiving should be fun.

I like seeing my extended family, awkwardness and all! :)

It's just part of being a family - and I dig it.

ETA: That sounds way too Pollyanna-ish.

I am sorry.

-Brian
You should apologize for being a pussy. Not being cynical about a holiday is nothing to be ashamed of.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm making dinner for the family. Just my parents and sister.

[howyadoin]

I'm making dinner for the family. Just my parents and sister.What's on the menu, Lena?

[Valmore]

What's on the menu, Lena?

Heartburn, of course!

[Merey]

My apartment smells so good right now. Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin and chocolate. Yes, kind of an odd combo..but, yum!

And I'm listening to Sweeney Todd. It's a good evening. And I don't even feel bad for missing my friend's Macy's balloon blowing-up party.

[howyadoin]

Yeah, unfortunately scalp hair works slightly differently. It's sensitive to DHT. If you have too much, it accumulates in the hair follicle and eventually kills it. This is why drugs designed to treat an enlarged prostate or cancer help prevent hair loss. They interfere with DHT production, along with other types of androgens, which shrinks the prostate and slows hair loss. Nearly all of our hair is sensitive to hormones in some way, but the different areas respond differently. The same DHT that causes scalp hair loss also stimulates terminal body hair growth.Well, I'm not worried about losing it; I just wish the rest of it would fall out and stay out.

Less to shave, then.

[Gilda Dent]

Well, I'm not worried about losing it; I just wish the rest of it would fall out and stay out.

Less to shave, then.

'Roids, dude. If you're prone to hair loss in the first place, this is pretty much a sure bet.

Of course, you might have to deal with side effects such as mental instability leading to uncontrollable rage and sexual dysfunction, but hey, everything's a tradeoff.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm making:

-herb roasted turkey (that's brining until tomorrow morning)
-gravy
-mashed potatoes
-cornbread, mushroom, and pecan stuffing
-regular stuffing
-roasted carrots
-basic lettuce & tomato salad
-still unsure about whether I will make a yam dish.


I've chopped up all the onions, celery, and whatnot. All I need to do is put everything together.

[Valmore]

I'm doing some sort of crock pot turkey and vegetables thing.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Dessert will be covered by my mom.

Next week, though, I want to try my hand at a 100% homemade pumpkin pie. I saw this recipe on a channel and it looked very easy to make the pumpkin puree.

I'm very curious to see how it differs from the canned type. I'm thinking it's got to be much better.

[morna]

*puts a six pack in for later*


ooooh thanks - i needed that

Hell day!

[kmeyers]

Am I trippin' again? Is this a new Rita's, or just been renamed?

*hopes for trippin'*

[morna]

hey, what's happening?

the lights went out and now this thread has a different name

Cronin!?

[Pól Rua]

I like the new name.

[Chris Nowlin]

Not being cynical about a holiday is nothing to be ashamed of.

I'm glad someone feels that way. Maybe there is hope for this world.

[howyadoin]

Am I trippin' again? Is this a new Rita's, or just been renamed?

*hopes for trippin'*Renamed. It was Rita's XIV: The Last DJ before.

I'm definitely stoned, though, if that helps any.

[Pól Rua]

Renamed. It was Rita's XIV: The Last DJ before.

I'm definitely stoned, though, if that helps any.

I wish I was stoned. Today is fuckin' crawling...

[howyadoin]

'Roids, dude. If you're prone to hair loss in the first place, this is pretty much a sure bet.

Of course, you might have to deal with side effects such as mental instability leading to uncontrollable rage and sexual dysfunction, but hey, everything's a tradeoff.There really is a lesson in everything, isn't there?

[Chris Nowlin]

Is Rita's often renamed; because my hold on reality just weakened slightly.

On an unrelated note, my grandmother made her pumpkin pie. I was very excited 'cuz it's the best pie, and she's getting older and less inclined to baking. (She also makes an awesome strawberry cake)

[howyadoin]

I wish I was stoned. Today is fuckin' crawling...I'm baked and I'm drawing cars. It's almost like being 17 again.

[Sanagi]

Renamed. It was Rita's XIV: The Last DJ before.

I'm definitely stoned, though, if that helps any.
Howy's hallucinations are affecting reality! Run!

[howyadoin]

On an unrelated note, my grandmother made her pumpkin pie. I was very excited 'cuz it's the best pie, and she's getting older and less inclined to baking. (She also makes an awesome strawberry cake)Does she ever make strawberry pie? That's one of the great underrated pies.

[Pól Rua]

I'm baked and I'm drawing cars. It's almost like being 17 again.

I should be drawing cartoon scorpions.

[howyadoin]

I should be drawing cartoon scorpions.Or just, y'know, drawing.

[Pól Rua]

Or just, y'know, drawing.

I definitely should be drawing, but I have a birthday card to design for a friend.