RITA's XLVIII: Some Fun Now

[Winslow]

No sooner did I have that typed than* the official word came down.

The company I work for has been sold.

Merry Fucking Christmas.



*That's not right, but I can think straight and come up with the word I'm looking for.

Sorry Matt.

I went through that about this time in 1996 . . no fun.

The only consolation I can offer is that 1997-2000 were the highlight of my working career. I hope and pray similar things for you.

[Matt Algren]

Sorry Matt.

I went through that about this time in 1996 . . no fun.

The only consolation I can offer is that 1997-2000 were the highlight of my working career. I hope and pray similar things for you.
Yeah, thanks. Me too. I just HATE the idea of looking for a job again. I've needed to for awhile, but I dread it.

[Paul McEnery]

Yeah, thanks. Me too. I just HATE the idea of looking for a job again. I've needed to for awhile, but I dread it.

Yuck. And double yuck.

[Matt Algren]

A sad day in Ironic Death news:

BELOIT, Wisconsin (AP (http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/21/roof.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview)) -- Ken Hendricks, a roofing company billionaire, has died after falling through his home garage's roof, local authorities said Friday.


It shouldn't make me laugh, I know. It really shouldn't.

[Paul McEnery]

Meanwhile, let's have five minutes of hate for Dan Didio:

NRAMA: So why Grant and J.G. for Final Crisis?

DD: Simply put, they’re the best ones for the story. It is Grant’s story, and Grant is such an incredible talent in his storytelling, and his abilities are so unique in how he tells stories – in fact, we so want this story to achieve its full potential, and that’s one of the reasons why we’re keeping it as tight as possible. Grant has a particular style and vision that’s essential to executing this story properly.

Just get out of the way and stop claiming the ownership!

[mattx110]

Yeah, thanks. Me too. I just HATE the idea of looking for a job again. I've needed to for awhile, but I dread it.
Maybe it'll be like when Wick took over in Drew Carey, or like when he sold the company... And life will just get more fun!!!! And you'll fall in love with a plumber.

[Matt Algren]

Meanwhile, let's have five minutes of hate for Dan Didio:



Just get out of the way and stop claiming the ownership!
He really likes the word 'story'.

[Tadhg]

He really likes the word 'story'.

And Grant.

[Jeff Brady]

No sooner did I have that typed than* the official word came down.

The company I work for has been sold.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Sorry, Matt.

Merry Fucking Christmas.

I heard there is no Christmas,
In the silly Middle East..
No trees, no snow, no Santa Claus,
They have different religious beliefs...
They believe in Muhammad,
And not in our holiday...
And so every December,
I go to the Middle East and say...

Hey there Mr Muslim, Merry Fucking Christmas
Put down that book, The Koran
And hear some holiday wishes
In case you haven't noticed,
It's Jesus' Birthday
So get off your heathen Muslim ass
And fucking celebrate.

There is no holiday season in India,
I've heard..
They don't hang up their stockings,
And that is just absurd..
They've never read a Christmas story,
They don't know what Rudolph is about...
And that's why in December,
I'll go to India and shout...

Hey there Mr Hinduist, Merry Fucking Christmas
Drink eggnog, and eat some beef
and pass it to the missus

In case you haven't noticed,
It's Jesus' birthday
So get off your heathen Hindu ass,
And fucking celebrate.

Now I heard that in Japan,
Everyone just lives in sin...
They pray to several gods,
And put needles in their skin...
On December twenty-fifth,
all they do is eat a cake...
and that is why I'll go to Japan,
and walk around and say...

Hey there Mr Shintoist, Merry Fucking Christmas
God is gonna kick your ass You infidelic pagan scum.
In case you haven't noticed,
There's festive things to do
So lets all rejoice for Jesus
and Merry Fucking Christmas to you.

On Christmas Day, I travel round the world and say..
Taoists, Krishnah's, Buddhists
and all you atheists too..
Merry Fucking Christmas to you.
Thank you, Mr Hat..

[Michael P]

He really likes the word 'story'.

Ironic, really.

[Ed Cunard]

I don't who created what. I just like the pretty pictures.

Me too. Like, a lot.

Yeah, thanks. Me too. I just HATE the idea of looking for a job again. I've needed to for awhile, but I dread it.

Sorry to hear that, Matt. I'll save the "one of us! one of us!" chanting once you acclimate to the situation.

[morna]

Yeah, thanks. Me too. I just HATE the idea of looking for a job again. I've needed to for awhile, but I dread it.
oh a kick in the bum situation, so it's really not so bad. I know how you feel though - I hate job looking and I haven't been in the regular workforce for like 25 years. Am I employable... we'll find out when I hit the bricks January 2. No more happy unemployed artist. Sure was nice.


Sorry to hear that, Matt. I'll save the "one of us! one of us!" chanting once you acclimate to the situation.

sure is a lot of employment upheaval around here of late. Shitty timing for it. Christmas is for stability and comfort and traditions. Sorry Mat and everyone else - it's not fair.

[Gilda Dent]

Well, not all of the employment news has been negative.

It does suck being out of work around this time of year, though, I agree with that.

[Jeff Brady]

Well, not all of the employment news has been negative.

It does suck being out of work around this time of year, though, I agree with that.

Just think, Gilda; four people lost their jobs so you could have one.

[Gilda Dent]

Just think, Gilda; four people lost their jobs so you could have one.

Not a good ratio, I'll admit.

I am sorry for all those who've lost their jobs. I know what that's like, and what it's like to be looking for work in a difficult job market.

You all have my sympathy and my hope that things turn around for you soon.

[Matt Algren]

Not a good ratio, I'll admit.

I am sorry for all those who've lost their jobs. I know what that's like, and what it's like to be looking for work in a difficult job market.

You all have my sympathy and my hope that things turn around for you soon.
I'm not out of a job yet, but I wonder how long it'll be.

...and I just spent 15 minutes looking for my cell phone before realizing that I left it at home today.

See y'all later. Happy Christmas if I don't see you online before then.

[Spike-X]

He really likes the word 'story'.
And 'rape'.

[Tadhg]

He really likes the word 'story'.

And 'rape'.

I think those are the same word to Didio.

[StoneGold]

And 'rape'.

And to a lesser extent, murder and arson?

[Chris Nowlin]

I'm assuming it's spam.

If so, it's the most interesting spam ever

[Jeff Brady]

I'm assuming it's spam.

If so, it's the most interesting spam ever

Of course it's spam. It's on 8 boards.

[Paul McEnery]

Apparently my insurance company just murdered a 17 year old girl.

[Gilda Dent]

No sooner did I have that typed than* the official word came down.

The company I work for has been sold.

Merry Fucking Christmas.



*That's not right, but I can think straight and come up with the word I'm looking for.

Steal some office supplies.

[Tadhg]

Apparently my insurance company just murdered a 17 year old girl.

Just as in 'very recently' or just as in 'only'?

[Elegance Liberty]

Apparently my insurance company just murdered a 17 year old girl.

I'm reminded of that last new Pushing Daisies episode now.

Be careful the next time you see a snowman...

[Michael P]

Apparently my insurance company just murdered a 17 year old girl.

"And like a neighbor who sneaks into your house while you're at work, goes through your underwear drawer, and hides in your crawlspace until you go to sleep, State Farm is there."

[Paul McEnery]

Just as in 'very recently' or just as in 'only'?

As in in the last couple of hours or so.

Huge protests, massive media, yelling at them to pay the fuck up for the necessary liver transplant. They buckled, but too late.

The punchline?

This year, they expect one point two billion dollars profit.

Now would someone like to explain to me why anyone's skimming one point two billion dollars off health care insurance that would have saved this girl's life?

[Michael P]

As in in the last couple of hours or so.

Huge protests, massive media, yelling at them to pay the fuck up for the necessary liver transplant. They buckled, but too late.

The punchline?

This year, they expect one point two billion dollars profit.

Now would someone like to explain to me why anyone's skimming one point two billion dollars off health care insurance that would have saved this girl's life?

Look on the bright side: If she was white and pretty, national health care will be a reality within two years.

[Winslow]

As in in the last couple of hours or so.

Huge protests, massive media, yelling at them to pay the fuck up for the necessary liver transplant. They buckled, but too late.

The punchline?

This year, they expect one point two billion dollars profit.

Now would someone like to explain to me why anyone's skimming one point two billion dollars off health care insurance that would have saved this girl's life?

That's FUBAR.

[Spike-X]

Now would someone like to explain to me why anyone's skimming one point two billion dollars off health care insurance that would have saved this girl's life?

Umm...because insurance companies are owned and operated by greedy, soulless cunts?

Seriously, was that a trick question?

[morna]

I've felt for years that the whole insurance industry is a scam and a farce. I'm not surprized at this latest. I AM surprized people seem to put up with it.

[Michael P]

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7770/figurineka6.jpg

Oh, Christos Gage. Don't you ever change.

[mattx110]

Wow... the cleavage is airbrushed onto the actual costume...

[Spike-X]

Might be one of those contoured form-fitting numbers, like some swimwear items these days.

[Justin D.]

What were your favorites, Justin?

I put up my list (lists, actually) here (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?p=6022679#post6022679). After looking at all the movies that came out this year, it was definitely not a poor year for movies.

[Chris Nowlin]

I put up my list (lists, actually) here (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?p=6022679#post6022679). After looking at all the movies that came out this year, it was definitely not a poor year for movies.

I'd forgotten Hot Fuzz. That's my vote for best of year.

And of course Grindhouse. My memory's not what it used to be. I liked it all the way through. Even the chick talk whose place was questionable.



30 Days of Night though... I dunno, maybe I just don't appreciate horror.

[Royal]

http://static.crooksandliars.com/2007/12/time-alternate.jpg

[Guapo Méndez]

Since the trampoline broke a couple of months ago, we bought the replacement today. Damned thing weights 300 pounds and it took four guys to move it from the shelf to the shopping cart.

Using applied physics I got the damned thing out of the car and into the living room, next to the Christmas tree.

As for why it's under the tree two freaking days before Christmas, my wife cooked up a story between baby Jesus and a one-time-only partnership with the three Wise Men and how my kids have been extra good this year and for them to be damned sure they ain't getting a Christmas present from Baby Jesus next year.

I just know tomorrow I won't be able to close my hands with any type of strength and that's just when we're (and by that I mean me) going to assemble the trampoline.

(today at 9:00am, Sam's Club had 15 trampolines. We bought it at 8:30 pm and they were down to the last two).

The things we do for our kids.

[Justin D.]

I'd forgotten Hot Fuzz. That's my vote for best of year.

And of course Grindhouse. My memory's not what it used to be. I liked it all the way through. Even the chick talk whose place was questionable.

Hot Fuzz was awesome. Even in its slower moments, it was still better than so many other movies. The chick talk wasn't nearly enough to sway me from liking Grindhouse. Even if it was that bad, the car chase scene and the aftereffects of it were enough to bring anyone back.

30 Days of Night though... I dunno, maybe I just don't appreciate horror.

I know it wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but I really liked it. It brought something back to horror movies that they haven't had in a while, a sense of dread.

I just added I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK to the list of favorite movies. It's so different than Park Chan-wook's other movies like Oldboy or Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.

[kmeyers]

"And like a neighbor who sneaks into your house while you're at work, goes through your underwear drawer, and hides in your crawlspace until you go to sleep, State Farm is there."

That's frowned upon?

[Paradox]

Lance has the crabs:

Ok, I'd freak out if I walked up on this.

http://www.the-trukstop.com/jokes/coconut_crab.jpg

So would I, for a minute.

Then I'd start boiling a BIG pot of water. :D

[kmeyers]

Hot Fuzz was awesome. Even in its slower moments, it was still better than so many other movies. The chick talk wasn't nearly enough to sway me from liking Grindhouse. Even if it was that bad, the car chase scene and the aftereffects of it were enough to bring anyone back.

and Here is my problem with Deathproof...I guess it's the definition of Grindhouse, with one really cool moment and a shitty movie built around it.

I usually like Tarantino a lot, but I couldn't wait for EVERYONE to die. especially the second group of girl powers. I knew they weren't going to bite it, but I didn't think that Stuntman Mike would go out like such a pussy...BOOO.



I know it wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but I really liked it. It brought something back to horror movies that they haven't had in a while, a sense of dread.

I just added I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK to the list of favorite movies. It's so different than Park Chan-wook's other movies like Oldboy or Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.

I couldn't even finish watching Planet Terror...

[Chris Nowlin]

Planet Terror was a lot of fun. What'chu talking about.

And the last moment of Grindhouse was awesomness

[kmeyers]

Planet Terror was a lot of fun. What'chu talking about.

And the last moment of Grindhouse was awesomness

If you mean the credits, yeah that was pretty cool...

But The Stuntman Mike character was turned from a cool badass, into a little wuss. I was bored to tears by Planet Terror...

I forced myself to sit throught the boring ass girl power dialog in Deathproof. I hated every minute. That movie could have been 30 minutes long as far as I'm concerned.

[Ben Morgan]

I've been looking for an x-box 360 on ebay, does this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Premium-Edition-System-Game-Console_W0QQitemZ130183726302QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem130183726302) look legit?

[Paradox]

96% positive feedback with over 200 sales? Yeah, looks safe to me.

[Ben Morgan]

What, no quoting me and adding a cool phrase to my username? Rip off!

[Paradox]

Ben Morgan whines like a little girl:

What, no quoting me and adding a cool phrase to my username? Rip off!

One should be careful what one asks for. :p

[morna]

Paradox is a funny guy:

One should be careful what one asks for. :p

nice one! .

[morna]

welp, goodnight anyone who's still up.

[Chris Nowlin]

welp, goodnight anyone who's still up.

G'night (sorry I challenged you then got distracted)

[Wesley Dodds]

I is the drunk. If you want to know my real opinion about something now's the time to ask.

But don't ask me about Paradox. I don't want to go there.

ELECTRON RANGER!!!

[Paradox]

A drunk bipolar. This should be fun.

**goes to look for stick to poke young Wes with** :p

[Wesley Dodds]

A drunk bipolar. This should be fun.

**goes to look for stick to poke young Wes with** :p

Oddly enough, I'm not bipolar. At least that's what the psych eval I had to undergo to get my ADD meds said.

Also: I'm "harmless". Woooooo! In your face District of Columbia!!!

[Tages]

So, Wesley...

What's your opinion of Paul? I mean, really...


EDIT: Curses! Too late.

[K'Nort]

No sooner did I have that typed than* the official word came down.

The company I work for has been sold.

Merry Fucking Christmas.

Well for what it's worth, both I and my best friend have worked for companies that got sold, and we both ended up with better jobs (and improved work environments) as a result. As in with the new, blended company; no layoff.


Yeah, thanks. Me too. I just HATE the idea of looking for a job again. I've needed to for awhile, but I dread it.

You have never sounded at all happy at your current place.


Now would someone like to explain to me why anyone's skimming one point two billion dollars off health care insurance that would have saved this girl's life?

It's not the rich managers who are making those decisions. It's undereducated clerical staff who are underpaid and bitter. Kind of like how juries will grant insane win-the-lottery disproportionate damages, but in reverse.

[Paradox]

I'm finding it a sad state of affairs when jingles from FreeCreditReport.com commercials are better than most of the pop music currently out.

[Paradox]

K'Nort has me joke stealing:

You have never sounded at all happy at your current place.

"Oh, don't like your job? We have a support group for that now. It's called EVERYBODY! We meet at the BAR!" - Drew Carey :p

[K'Nort]

Looking for a book to bring for the flight. (In four hours.) Nothing is grabbing me.

My Secret Santa parcels, however, are calling. And pointing out that I'm not opening them on Christmas regardless (they're wrapped and I'm flying) so why is early worse than late?

[Paradox]

I say go for it.

[Lance]

Damn it.

I just woke from a dream of being fired. A very realistic one.

I need to find a new job.

[Paradox]

That sucks.

I've been having quite paranoiac dreams lately. One last night was about missing my cab to work, and my parents (one of whom has been dead for 12 years) having a party at my house and refusing to take me. Then I couldn't find my uniform, etc.

The one the night before was worse because it was more vague. Some people and I were in a big boarding house, but "those who had been pursuing us" had found out where we were so we had to get out. We each packed one change of clothes and a book to read (?), then I was put into a cylindrical one-man rocket ship kind of like a high tech luge and realized I had no way to open it and was hit with waves of claustrophobia.

This crap always happens to me when I cut back on the weed. :mad: Must be like the DTs, doesn't hit you until you lay off.

[Lance]

This crap always happens to me when I cut back on the weed. :mad: Must be like the DTs, doesn't hit you until you lay off.

That must be part of it. I ran out day before yesterday.

[K'Nort]

Well I've put out the second litter box and the second food and water dishes, so the cat is not happy. Getting clingy, which is totally out of character. But she's 16, so she knows what this means.

I'm gone for a week and a coworker is checking on her twice.

Dithering on whether to leave the heat on. These radiators make me nervous. Not least because they're noisy and smell. And it usually doesn't get cold enough in here to need them.


Travel is when I regret my love for hardcovers. Decided to finally read Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. I got it for Christmas.... four years ago? Five? It had just come out. That thing is the size of two Harry Potters.

[Paradox]

The cat can take the cold better than you can, even at 16. Best to chose the method that has the least chance of accidental catastrophe.

[K'Nort]

The cat can take the cold better than you can

You may have a point there....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/340382326_2e33ad0165.jpg

[DarkBlade]

I have got a %$@ton of things to do still, and my left ankle is barely supporting my weight.

FS.

[Gilda Dent]

Well, we had the first part of our Christmas this morning so that Molly could get her presents before leaving to see her dad. We deliberately held back a couple so that she can be a part of things when she gets back after Christmas.

[morna]

Morning all!

[Gilda Dent]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/GirlyGeek/Timecover.jpg

[Ben Morgan]

One should be careful what one asks for. :p
Thank you.

[Spike-X]

Looking for a book to bring for the flight. (In four hours.) Nothing is grabbing me.

My Secret Santa parcels, however, are calling. And pointing out that I'm not opening them on Christmas regardless (they're wrapped and I'm flying) so why is early worse than late?

It's not. Have yourself an early little Christmas!

[Tages]

Favorite movie of the year? Probably either No Country For Old Men or King of Kong. Then again I have yet to see Juno, There Will Be Blood or a few other movies I've really been looking forward to so I'll have to wait and see.

Not Atonement, though. That movie's trailer makes it look like ass.

[Wesley Dodds]

*hung over*

I really want to see King of Kong when it opens here.

[morna]

Favorite movie of the year? Probably either No Country For Old Men or King of Kong. Then again I have yet to see Juno, There Will Be Blood or a few other movies I've really been looking forward to so I'll have to wait and see.
Not Atonement, though. That movie's trailer makes it look like ass.
I think No Country is my favorite. Haven't seen 3:10 to Yuma, Juno or many others that seem good. I agree the trailer makes Atonement look like a chick flick thus, I am not interested.

*hung over*

I really want to see King of Kong when it opens here.

My condolences I had a whopper this week - still not myselves. I know nothing of King of Kong

[Wesley Dodds]

My condolences I had a whopper this week - still not myselves. I know nothing of King of Kong

It's the true story of the battle for the King Kong high score between the world's biggest loser and an evil tomato sauce magnate.

[Rallura]

Evening people.

[Josh S]

Evening, Rallura.

I think the samurai roll I just ate is making me sick.

[Tadhg]

Probably the Wakizashi

[Rallura]

We're having lasagne,
and spinach salad.

[Matt Algren]

We're having lasagne,
and spinach salad.

I know what lasagna means, but I've never heard of spinach salad. It isn't anything like tossed salad, is it? I just don't think I could handle that.

[Rallura]

I know what lasagna means, but I've never heard of spinach salad. It isn't anything like tossed salad, is it? I just don't think I could handle that.

In that it's raw spinach leaves
with dressing on them
yes.
Raw spinach is really quite good.

[Royal]

*ices down knees*

What's up folks?

[Rallura]

*ices down knees*

What's up folks?

Not much.
Watching Muppet Show
and contemplating
cake.

[Royal]

Just relaxing here

[Athena Bast]

Been watching Justice League Unlimited all day

[Rallura]

I think I should have cake.

[Spike-X]

Been watching Justice League Unlimited all day
I could think of worse ways to spend a day.

[Spike-X]

I think I should have cake.

I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't!

[Rallura]

I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't!

Already did.
*hugs*

[Matt Algren]

In that it's raw spinach leaves
with dressing on them
yes.
Raw spinach is really quite good.


Why Rallura, you little Minx.

[Jeff Brady]

Morning, fuckers.

Just finished the last two trades of Preacher (finally!). Nice, and not what I expected.

[Spike-X]

I really need to finish Preacher one of these days.

[Rallura]

Why Rallura, you little Minx.

And
water chestnuts.


I really need to finish Preacher one of these days.

I really need to start Preacher
one of these days.

[Athena Bast]

I could think of worse ways to spend a day.

Yeah sorry. Got the DVDs for 40% off because the store was going out of business.

Tomorrow is Season 2 of JLU, then the Doc Strange movie and probably White Christmas.

Might hold off White Christmas until the 24th.

[Athena Bast]

Preacher's awesome. That's something I shouldn't admit to, isn't it?

[Rallura]

Preacher's awesome. That's something I shouldn't admit to, isn't it?

It's alright,
you're safe here.

[Spike-X]

Preacher's awesome. That's something I shouldn't admit to, isn't it?
Why on Earth not?

[Lance]

I think I should have cake.


What kind of cake are we talking about? Chocolate? Co-co-nut? Orange? Carrot?

What kind of frosting? Is there frosting?

I kinda need to know.

Morning, fuckers.

Just finished the last two trades of Preacher (finally!). Nice, and not what I expected.

Great. I need to read that again, once I catch up to my recent purchases.

Have you read much of Ennis's stuff?

[Rallura]

What kind of cake are we talking about? Chocolate? Co-co-nut? Orange? Carrot?

What kind of frosting? Is there frosting?

I kinda need to know.



Great. I need to read that again, once I catch up to my recent purchases.

Have you read much of Ennis's stuff?

Hazelnut,
no frosting,
berries.

[StoneGold]

I just discovered some online old time radio repositories. Mmmm, Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger. I haven't heard for a couple years. And yeah, I know, Earl Gracer was first, but damned if Brace Beemer didn't have a voice like God himself.

[Lance]

Hazelnut,
no frosting,
berries.


Thank you.

When I hear cake, all the possibilities just start racing through my mind.

Edit: Ok, ok. What kind of berries?

[Jeff Brady]

Have you read much of Ennis's stuff?

Quite a bit. Bloody Mary, Hitman, Rifle Brigade, Kev, Punisher...Over-the-top obscenity, violence, & gallows humor get me every time.

I just discovered some online old time radio repositories. Mmmm, Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger. I haven't heard for a couple years. And yeah, I know, Earl Gracer was first, but damned if Brace Beemer didn't have a voice like God himself.

How about a link, jerkface?

[StoneGold]

Thank you.

When I hear cake, all the possibilities just start racing through my mind.

Edit: Ok, ok. What kind of berries?

THE CAKE IS A LIE

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/images/desktops/cube_cake_full.jpg

[Rallura]

Thank you.

When I hear cake, all the possibilities just start racing through my mind.

Edit: Ok, ok. What kind of berries?

Raspberries
and
boysenberries.

[StoneGold]

How about a link, jerkface?

You know, I would have, if you hadn't gotten all pissy. Now ask nicely, pig-dog.

[Paradox]

Pig-dog? What are you, a '60s pinko commie hippy?

[Paradox]

StoneGold DARES!:

THE CAKE IS A LIE

You WILL give me cake!

Or the Weighted Companion Cube DIES!!!!

[Jeff Brady]

You know, I would have, if you hadn't gotten all pissy. Now ask nicely, pig-dog.

Your face is a pig-dog!

[Ben Morgan]

Hey StoneGold, what's with the Rey Mysterio avatar?

[Lance]

Quite a bit. Bloody Mary, Hitman, Rifle Brigade, Kev, Punisher...Over-the-top obscenity, violence, & gallows humor get me every time.

Good to hear. Hitman is a favorite. I hear people get weepy over certain parts in there. Not me though... not me.

I haven't read Bloody Mary. Hoping for his two War Stories trades for Christmas.

Just finished reading Hellblazer: Bloodlines (http://www.amazon.com/Hellblazer-Bloodlines-Graphic-Novels/dp/1401215149) today.

[Lance]

THE CAKE IS A LIE

One should never lie about cake. Bad things happen.

[Mangaman]

I just discovered some online old time radio repositories. Mmmm, Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger. I haven't heard for a couple years. And yeah, I know, Earl Gracer was first, but damned if Brace Beemer didn't have a voice like God himself.


And his name was Brace, that's gotta count for something in this life

[StoneGold]

Hey StoneGold, what's with the Rey Mysterio avatar?

It's a gag from an old SDCC.

[mattx110]

I like Rey Mysterio. He's shorter than I am, and twice as jumpy. :D

[Paradox]

That's not Rey is it? I thought it was SG wearing Rey's mask.

[mattx110]

That's not Rey is it? I thought it was SG wearing Rey's mask.
I like StoneGold too, but I've seen his show even less frequently than I've seen wrestling, and I'm not a fan of wrestling.

[kmeyers]

I like StoneGold too, but I've seen his show even less frequently than I've seen wrestling, and I'm not a fan of wrestling.

I fucking HATE pro wrestling...bujt StonGold is a good guy...aside from the wrestling stuff...


It's funny that amateur and olympic wrestling is much more prestigeous than nonesense WWE crap. But the WWE pays so much more....

[StoneGold]

Eh, doesn't matter, I've changed to an oldie but goodie. I can't run in the avatar contest, as I won't be around a computer on Wednesday

[Paradox]

Hard to go wrong with the EEEEEVIL Turkish Spider-Man. :D

[StoneGold]

Hard to go wrong with the EEEEEVIL Turkish Spider-Man. :D

With creepy eyebrows.

[Spike-X]

It's funny that amateur and olympic wrestling is much more prestigeous than nonesense WWE crap. But the WWE pays so much more....

Well yeah, that's because it makes a lot of money.

Ya know, that reminds me, I once heard Vince ate a baby live on national television...but hey, it's Vince, whaddya gonna do?

[kmeyers]

Well yeah, that's because it makes a lot of money.

Ya know, that reminds me, I once heard Vince ate a baby live on national television...but hey, it's Vince, whaddya gonna do?

Tune in to UFC in January so you can see Brock Lesnar get his arm broken!

Vince is bad..but Dana White from the UFC is worse than Don King.

[Tages]

I fucking HATE pro wrestling...bujt StonGold is a good guy...aside from the wrestling stuff...


It's funny that amateur and olympic wrestling is much more prestigeous than nonesense WWE crap. But the WWE pays so much more....

I'm surprised I have to be the one to remind you that the WWE=/=all pro wrestling everywhere.

[mattx110]

Anyone ever accidentily download some stupid phishing spyware crap software, to enable a process that you already knew how to do but thought some random freeware could do easier, and now everything is slow because the computer scan and the file transfer stuff you have to do are both running through dozens of gigabytes worth of stuff...?

this is purely hypothetical. And I'm hypothetically gonna punch a whole in the wall.

[Spike-X]

Anyone ever accidentily download some stupid phishing spyware crap software, to enable a process that you already knew how to do but thought some random freeware could do easier, and now everything is slow because the computer scan and the file transfer stuff you have to do are both running through dozens of gigabytes worth of stuff...?

Nope, can't say that I have.

this is purely hypothetical. And I'm hypothetically gonna punch a whole in the wall.

If only there was an operating system that doesn't suffer from these issues (http://www.ubuntulinux.org/).

Hypothetically speaking, that is.

[Paradox]

mattx110 sounds maintenance unaware:

Anyone ever accidentily download some stupid phishing spyware crap software, to enable a process that you already knew how to do but thought some random freeware could do easier, and now everything is slow because the computer scan and the file transfer stuff you have to do are both running through dozens of gigabytes worth of stuff...?

this is purely hypothetical. And I'm hypothetically gonna punch a whole in the wall.

Tsk. Download Ad-Aware and Spybot - Search and Destroy (they're both free) and run them. Your problem will be solved. Then run them once a week, just in case.

[Puma]

Morning folks. We arrived at Sun River yesterday at 5pm after a twelve hour drive. We were doing extremely well time wise through Northern California but then as we pulled off I 5 onto an state route the thermostat in the car stuck open. Hasty repairs to get some heat into the engine (none in the passenger compartment) we headed across the high plateau in 20f temps. Then we hit snow. 150 miles from our destination road conditions went bad, we went into 4x4 mode, slowed down to 25mpg and followed the truckers. What should have taken two hours took four.
Finally arrived at the guest house, nice place. It's big and has a hot tub. Snow is everywhere and another storm is suppose to come through tomorrow. I was jazzed when I discovered the wireless. Pulled out the laptop, fired it up, blue screen of death. Fiddled about with it for an hour or so, gave it up with the idea I'd try it this morning, and can you guess? Probably! I hope the car repair goes as smoothly.
So folks, you're stuck with me this week.

[Paradox]

Just don't take the laptop into the hot tub. ;)

[Elegance Liberty]

Dude, I saw the cover to the recent issue of Redbook (?) Magazine at Walgreens the other day.

That lady on the cover? Her inhuman mouthy smile looks like it could fit a country in it.

*violent shudder*

[Puma]

Just don't take the laptop into the hot tub. ;)

Now that I have it up and running I don't want to turn it off. I am sadly addicted to my laptop.

[jessecuster3]

Some of you should find this hilarious:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l32/jessecuster2/http___www_beerorkid_com_wp-content.jpg

[Royal]

I'm surprised I have to be the one to remind you that the WWE=/=all pro wrestling everywhere.

Chikara > WWE

On the other end of the spectrum...

All Japan > WWE

Hell, let's just be honest. The E don't even belong on the spectrum anymore.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Just wanted to pop in and say that "Juno" and "Sweeney Todd" are both excellent films. Highly recommended.

[jessecuster3]

Jared, did you see the Apetrure Science Christmas card?

http://aperturescience.com/

[Gilda Dent]

I really need to finish Preacher one of these days.

I've had all of the trades for a couple of years now and haven't read it. It's on my list, it just keeps getting bumped down by other things.

[StoneGold]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/2/f/9/2f99b2c98aa469f91454bb5b52e95dba.gif

[Gilda Dent]

I fucking HATE pro wrestling...bujt StonGold is a good guy...aside from the wrestling stuff...


It's funny that amateur and olympic wrestling is much more prestigeous than nonesense WWE crap. But the WWE pays so much more....

Well yeah, that's because it makes a lot of money.

Ya know, that reminds me, I once heard Vince ate a baby live on national television...but hey, it's Vince, whaddya gonna do?

With the exception of major college football and basketball, fictional versions of amateur sports are generally more profitable than their unscripted counterparts. And, I'd guess, once you get away from Division 1 schools, that's probably true of basketball and football.

[StoneGold]

I'm surprised I have to be the one to remind you that the WWE=/=all pro wrestling everywhere.

And I'm surprised I have to be the one to remind you that I'm not a good guy.

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/b/7/3/b73bdfa3323a1e0860d1c1edebe3999f.jpg

[Paradox]

StoneGold knows who's naughty and who's nice:

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/2/f/9/2f99b2c98aa469f91454bb5b52e95dba.gif

Thanks, man! Just what I asked Santa for! :D

[Chris Nowlin]

My left-click button on my laptop is being erratic. That's annoying

[Paradox]

Get a real mouse. I can't stand using my laptop with that "in the deck" crap.

[Chris Nowlin]

Get a real mouse. I can't stand using my laptop with that "in the deck" crap.

That sounds logistically inconvenient. Wouldn't I then need a flat surface?

[thespianphryne]

That sounds logistically inconvenient. Wouldn't I then need a flat surface?

O noez!!1!!elevenone!! its a paradox

[morna]

Morning folks. We arrived at Sun River yesterday at 5pm after a twelve hour drive. We were doing extremely well time wise through Northern California but then as we pulled off I 5 onto an state route the thermostat in the car stuck open. Hasty repairs to get some heat into the engine (none in the passenger compartment) we headed across the high plateau in 20f temps. Then we hit snow. 150 miles from our destination road conditions went bad, we went into 4x4 mode, slowed down to 25mpg and followed the truckers. What should have taken two hours took four.
Finally arrived at the guest house, nice place. It's big and has a hot tub. Snow is everywhere and another storm is suppose to come through tomorrow. I was jazzed when I discovered the wireless. Pulled out the laptop, fired it up, blue screen of death. Fiddled about with it for an hour or so, gave it up with the idea I'd try it this morning, and can you guess? Probably! I hope the car repair goes as smoothly.
So folks, you're stuck with me this week.
wow glad you made it safe. I saw you'd been out petting the facebook cats . Tons of snow and a hot tub and wireless... man that sounds like heaven
Some of you should find this hilarious:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l32/jessecuster2/http___www_beerorkid_com_wp-content.jpg
interestingly, I just bought some bacon
mmm bacon
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/2/f/9/2f99b2c98aa469f91454bb5b52e95dba.gif Is that Paris Hilton


Yaaaay!

[Paradox]

Chris Nowlin needs to adapt, improvise, overcome:

That sounds logistically inconvenient. Wouldn't I then need a flat surface?

Perhaps. But the back of a legal pad works fine for me. Very portable. And it doesn't negate using the deck stuff if needed.

[Chris Nowlin]

O noez!!1!!elevenone!! its a paradox

It is difficult to tell for certain, but I fear I may be being made fun of.

Perhaps. But the back of a legal pad works fine for me. Very portable. And it doesn't negate using the deck stuff if needed.

I will look into your ideas.

[thespianphryne]

It is difficult to tell for certain, but I fear I may be being made fun of.



I will look into your ideas.

Naah, not just you, both of you. That other guy has a funny user name.

---

I'm supposed to be packing to head out to New Jersey, but here I am.



-Das

[howyadoin]

Some of you should find this hilarious:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l32/jessecuster2/http___www_beerorkid_com_wp-content.jpgBeautiful. Maybe bacon will fix my hangover.

[Chris Nowlin]

Naah, not just you, both of you. That other guy has a funny user name.

Then it's all okay.

Even though, with this I will have been being made fun of for some time now.

[thespianphryne]

Hiya Bret,
Bacon solves all.


Then it's all okay.

Even though, with this I will have been being made fun of for some time now.

Hey, you at your folks yet or are you still at uni?


-Das

[Winslow]

Hey Coke & Comics

We did a 1,000 piece Coca-Cola nostalgia puzzle as a family Friday night.

[howyadoin]

Hiya Bret,
Bacon solves all.I hope so. It's been a rough couple hours so far.

Plus I just found out that the chick I fooled around with at the party last night is married.

[Paradox]

thespianphryne lives in a glass house, yet throws rocks:

Naah, not just you, both of you. That other guy has a funny user name.

For good reason.

I'm an enigma. Wrapped in a riddle. Inside a Chinese puzzle box.



With cheese dip! :)

[Winslow]

I hope so. It's been a rough couple hours so far.

Plus I just found out that the chick I fooled around with at the party last night is married.

So that's where my wife was last night!

[thespianphryne]

I hope so. It's been a rough couple hours so far.

Plus I just found out that the chick I fooled around with at the party last night is married.
I hate it when that happens. Sorry to hear that. May her hangover last two days.


thespianphryne lives in a glass house, yet throws rocks:

I needed a little cross ventilation.


-Das

[howyadoin]

So that's where my wife was last night!Busted!






How's it goin', buddy?

[howyadoin]

I hate it when that happens. Sorry to hear that. May her hangover last two days.No worries. I'm not sure if I could pick her out of a police lineup anyway.

[thespianphryne]

No worries. I'm not sure if I could pick her out of a police lineup anyway.

But could her husband say the same for you.


-Das

[Winslow]

Busted!






How's it goin', buddy?

I've had sinus congestion for the past two days . . kinds sucks heading into the holiday.

I'd rather have a hangover, and a tryst with a married woman (well, maybe the later just in fantasy)

[howyadoin]

But could her husband say the same for you.Hopefully he wasn't at the party.

I've had sinus congestion for the past two days . . kinds sucks heading into the holiday.

I'd rather have a hangover, and a tryst with a married woman (well, maybe the later just in fantasy)Yikes. Hope you feel better soon.

[Winslow]

Yikes. Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks. At least the Christmas stuff is done.

[mattbib]

I've had sinus congestion for the past two days . . kinds sucks heading into the holiday.
I've had sinus congestion forever. But it's been especially bad the past two days...to the point of actual pain. I'm going to go get one of those sinus rinses at the drugstore today. Hopefully that'll offer some relief.

[Jeff Brady]

Morning, fuckers.

Hope you feel better, Winslow & Matt.

[Winslow]

I've had sinus congestion forever. But it's been especially bad the past two days...to the point of actual pain. I'm going to go get one of those sinus rinses at the drugstore today. Hopefully that'll offer some relief.

Not a bad idea.

I'm constantly drinking water and hot tea with no success.

I did get to pre-read one of my kid's Christmas presents: (Astro-City trades 3 & 4). Is that evil?

[Winslow]

Morning, fuckers.

Hope you feel better, Winslow & Matt.

Mornin' you lazy bastard.

and thanks.

[morna]

Mornin Jeff
Hey Howy

I hope so. It's been a rough couple hours so far.

Plus I just found out that the chick I fooled around with at the party last night is married.

ooo drag. I had a doozy earlier this week, no married women tho.

[Agent Helix]

Shopping for jewelry sucks. You see something you like, and you ask to see it up close, and then you see it costs like seven hundred damn dollars. Then you have to come up with some way to say that you don't like it without looking like a hobo with no money. "OH YES, NOW THAT I SEE IT UP CLOSE IT IS QUITE GARISH. PERHAPS YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN AN ALUMINUM OR POSSIBLY COAL THAT YOU COULD SHOW ME?"

[Winslow]

Shopping for jewelry sucks. You see something you like, and you ask to see it up close, and then you see it costs like seven hundred damn dollars. Then you have to come up with some way to say that you don't like it without looking like a hobo with no money. "OH YES, NOW THAT I SEE IT UP CLOSE IT IS QUITE GARISH. PERHAPS YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN AN ALUMINUM OR POSSIBLY COAL THAT YOU COULD SHOW ME?"

Heh . .reminds me of several years ago when I was shopping for a pearl necklace for my wife for Christmas.

I asked if I could buy the necklace withOUT the matching earrings (I couldn't afford both) . . the guy rolled his eyes at me.

[Agent Helix]

Because it's almost Christmas, I'm not going to make the obvious joke here.

[Jeff Brady]

Because it's almost Christmas, I'm not going to make the obvious joke here.

Good call.

You're shopping for jewelry all wrong; you walk into the store, tell the jerk behind the counter: "I have $x to spend. What can you give me?"

[morna]

good ploy Jeff. There's no point in trying to be delicate about it. Sales people *get* that approach too.

[Winslow]

Because it's almost Christmas, I'm not going to make the obvious joke here.

I could have used the laugh too . . .

[howyadoin]

ooo drag. I had a doozy earlier this week, no married women tho.Eh. No worries. At least I didn't sleep with her.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Jared, did you see the Apetrure Science Christmas card?

http://aperturescience.com/

Heh-heh-heh.

[Guapo Méndez]

I just sent the latest draft of my thesis to my tutor and to the teacher of the asignature.

I am done with homework for the winter break.

[Slam_Bradley]

I've had sinus congestion for the past two days . . kinds sucks heading into the holiday.


I've had sinus congestion forever. But it's been especially bad the past two days...to the point of actual pain. I'm going to go get one of those sinus rinses at the drugstore today. Hopefully that'll offer some relief.

I've had sinus congestion since Christ was a corporal. It's become a way of life.

[Paul McEnery]

Eh. No worries. At least I didn't sleep with her.

Eh. Tis the season for married people to let their hair down a bit. And to kiss the bartender's wife without fear of repurcussion.

[Pól Rua]

What kind of cake are we talking about? Chocolate? Co-co-nut? Orange? Carrot?

Have you read much of Ennis's stuff?
I love the way you spell Co-co-nut.
That rocks. Reminds me of Tony Millionaire.

Good to hear. Hitman is a favorite. I hear people get weepy over certain parts in there. Not me though... not me.

I haven't read Bloody Mary. Hoping for his two War Stories trades for Christmas.
Loved Hitman, Loved War Stories, Loved the first half of Preacher, Loved Rifle Brigade, but I've found that a little Garth Ennis can go a long way.

Anyone ever accidentily download some stupid phishing spyware crap software, to enable a process that you already knew how to do but thought some random freeware could do easier, and now everything is slow because the computer scan and the file transfer stuff you have to do are both running through dozens of gigabytes worth of stuff...?

And I'm hypothetically gonna punch a whole in the wall.
Gonna try and retcon the computer back into operation.
Bold move. You may end up with the head of an ant.

Mornin' munkies.

[morna]

mornin' pol

[Pól Rua]

Mornin'. How're you doing this fine and fuzzy morning?

[morna]

I am good. Gary and I just went out and cut some holly - many many berries this year - and i've strewn them about the house. Gary's having a nap with the cat and I'm contemplating having a glass of the wine we left in the freezer. It didn't explode but pushed the cork out and froze solid. Could've been worse! But now we have all this wine that must be drunk asap! What to do.

[Pól Rua]

It's beginning to look a lot like Drinksmas!

[morna]

ok, you win!

[Wesley Dodds]

Well, the hangover's gone.

I've got a virus, but at least the hangover's gone.

Being drunk was fun. I think it's been a year since I was drunk -- ah, Christmas, the holiday where people give you bottles of alcohol. I can see why people become alcoholics.

[Chris Nowlin]

I've come home to SF for the holidays. I was sick already and it's freezing cold here. Santa Barbara was so nice yesterday.

[Chris Nowlin]

Hey Coke & Comics

We did a 1,000 piece Coca-Cola nostalgia puzzle as a family Friday night.

Now that's the spirit of the holidays I love.

[Chris Nowlin]

Hey, you at your folks yet or are you still at uni?


-Das

Sorry if I abandoned you this morning. I am at my folks' place for the holidays.

[thespianphryne]

Sorry if I abandoned you this morning. I am at my folks' place for the holidays.

No worries. I figured that's what it was. Family does so take up one's time.



-Das

[mattx110]

Nope, can't say that I have.



If only there was an operating system that doesn't suffer from these issues (http://www.ubuntulinux.org/).

Hypothetically speaking, that is.

Tsk. Download Ad-Aware and Spybot - Search and Destroy (they're both free) and run them. Your problem will be solved. Then run them once a week, just in case.
Thanks gang, but it turned out it was some stupid explorer-pop-up thing that came with the last windows update, and I deleted the stupid offending "MSN LIVE ENTER YOUR INFORMATION" piece of crap.

But I still got to slow everything down and lose sleep because the anti-virus/scan thing found nothing because apparently it doesn't count if it comes straight from microsoft.

[Puma]

Howdy folks. Spent the morning at the resort's fitness centre and then watched football (American) with Dad's new wife. Decent opportunity to get to know her but their PDAs are a bit much. Still, it's good that they are happy.

[i_mmmchocolate]

$1,760.00 due by 3-January.

A Merry Christmas letter from the Bursar's Office!

[Jeff Brady]

$1,760.00 due by 3-January.

A Merry Christmas letter from the Bursar's Office!

Fun! I just got the notice that my loans have been switched to another company. The same company that had them the last time.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Fun!
Ya! It's the bestest gift, EVER.

I just got the notice that my loans have been switched to another company. The same company that had them the last time.
How much longer 'til they're all paid and you do a happy dance?

[Jeff Brady]

How much longer 'til they're all paid and you do a happy dance?

It looks like 7 more years is the magic number, but probably less than that.

[i_mmmchocolate]

It looks like 7 more years is the magic number, but probably less than that.
Not bad, especially since you say it could be less.

[Merey]

Good evening all!


What's a'shakin'?

[i_mmmchocolate]

Once I mail out my winter session tuition check, and my spring semester tuition check in a few weeks, I'll have completed a full academic year without taking out a loan.

Woo!! Broke as hell! It's been a really strained year.

[Jeff Brady]

Not bad, especially since you say it could be less.

Yep, less depending on income. Seven years is worst-case-scenario.

Good evening all!


What's a'shakin'?

Hey Merey! Not much going on here. How's things by you?

[i_mmmchocolate]

What's a'shakin'?
It's been a good, unproductive day. I'll probably call it a night early so that I can catch up on some reading.

[Merey]

Good, thanks. I'm just relaxing here at my sister's house in NorCal. My pregant sister wants me to mention that I'm just chillin' with my in utero nephew. Seriously, the little guy won't stop baby-fuing. It looks like an alien from...well...ALIEN! You can see her belly rippling with his movements. Eeek...it's freaky!

[i_mmmchocolate]

How much longer until she gives birth?

[Lance]

A regular customer of mine dropped off a gift basket with this letter tucked inside. Really nice of him.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p181/ljdw/projectamericanlifeletter.jpg

[howyadoin]

Evenin', fuckers.

[Rallura]

May I please vent/get some advice?
It's a bit convoluted, so bear with me.

My inlaws,
BB's mom and stepdad
it's a second marriage for them both,
and they both had children from the first marriages..
BB's mom had him and Lisa, and Scott has Kristen and Allyssa,
and the kids were teenagers together.
Now, Scott's mom June, who lives here is currently upset at BB's mom and Scott
because they are moving from here to Cali.

Like, 4 months ago,
BB's mom and Scott announced they would spend Christmas this year
in Cali with Lisa, Brett, and the grandkids,
since they haven't been able to in like three years.
This is not something Grandma June would want to go for,
because Brett has a large strange family.
So in the meantime,
June decided she would pay for Kristen, Allyssa
and their boyfriends
to fly in here to spend Christmas but told them
they could not tell BB's mom and Scott (or us).
We only found out because Allyssa broke down and told mom
over the phone, cause she felt horrid about it.

We've been pondering what to do
since we hadn't been informed, invited, or
stuff.
Tonight we get home,
there's a voice mail from Grandma June,
(left at a time when she knew we wouldn't be home)
telling us to show up for dinner on Tuesday.
Just that "Dinner's at two, we expect you then"

I have no clue what to do.
BB's upset, and also working until 4:30 Tuesday,
and I am very angry.
Do we dare go over
and hope it doesn't turn into a free for all
and that I don't decide to give everyone my opinion?
Or shall I beg off and play the lymphoma card,
and BB can just go down and say hi when he gets off work?

Or should I jump off the balcony?

Oh yeah, by the way,
happy holidays...

[howyadoin]

Eh. Tis the season for married people to let their hair down a bit. And to kiss the bartender's wife without fear of repurcussion.What about feeling her up in the garage?

[i_mmmchocolate]

Tired. G'night, folks.

[Josh S]

What's up with those little white spots on fingernails?

[Lance]

I have no clue what to do.
BB's upset, and also working until 4:30 Tuesday,
and I am very angry.
Do we dare go over
and hope it doesn't turn into a free for all
and that I don't decide to give everyone my opinion?
Or shall I beg off and play the lymphoma card,
and BB can just go down and say hi when he gets off work?

Or should I jump off the balcony?

Oh yeah, by the way,
happy holidays...


If you feel like you couldn't keep control over yourself, then stay home. Have a good time to yourselves. Don't make your holiday awkward by having to bite your tongue the whole time.

Blowing up will just let her justify any actions she's taken.

If you don't care? Fuck it and go in guns blazin'!

[Rallura]

Tired. G'night, folks.

Sleep well.


What's up with those little white spots on fingernails?

They're caused by injuries
to the nail bed.

[Lance]

What's up with those little white spots on fingernails?

My mom used to tell me that happened when I told lies. I totally believed her. What can I say? I lied a lot.

I remember hearing somewhere.... trauma to the nail causes them.

[Josh S]

They're caused by injuries
to the nail bed.


Thank you, Rally.

[Rallura]

If you feel like you couldn't keep control over yourself, then stay home. Have a good time to yourselves. Don't make your holiday awkward by having to bite your tongue the whole time.

Blowing up will just let her justify any actions she's taken.

If you don't care? Fuck it and go in guns blazin'!

That's my worry,
that I won't be able to hold my tongue.
I don't like people making my husband upset.
Especially for something
completely unecessary, and punitive towards people
that didn't do anything.
And it's too much like the manipulative crap
I grew up with.

[Rallura]

Thank you, Rally.

You're welcome.

[howyadoin]

Tired. G'night, folks.Sweet dreams, Lena.

[thespianphryne]

[...]
Tonight we get home,
there's a voice mail from Grandma June,
(left at a time when she knew we wouldn't be home)
telling us to show up for dinner on Tuesday.
Just that "Dinner's at two, we expect you then"

[....]


Is this an invitation to the shindig that you hadn't been invited to or informed of?

Are you being invited only because the cat's out of the bag?

Do you want to spend time with the kids?

If you want to spend time with the kids go ahead and go, but make no bones about the fact that you know about the cloak and dagger. Be polite and humorous about it and let the coot know she's an idiot - but pleasantly, if it's possible.

Or say, Thanks, but I already have plans. And invite the kids over for a separate get together.

Just because you're related to each other doesn't mean you have to like each other.



-Das

[Lance]

That's my worry,
that I won't be able to hold my tongue.
I don't like people making my husband upset.
Especially for something
completely unecessary, and punitive towards people
that didn't do anything.
And it's too much like the manipulative crap
I grew up with.


I'm the same about stuff like that.

Make plans now. There's still time. Don't ruin for the holiday for yourselves because of their petty shit.

[Rallura]

Is this an invitation to the shindig that you hadn't been invited to or informed of?

Are you being invited only because the cat's out of the bag?

Do you want to spend time with the kids?

If you want to spend time with the kids go ahead and go, but make no bones about the fact that you know about the cloak and dagger. Be polite and humorous about it and let the coot know she's an idiot - but pleasantly, if it's possible.

Or say, Thanks, but I already have plans. And invite the kids over for a separate get together.

Just because you're related to each other doesn't mean you have to like each other.



-Das

Yes, it's an invitation to Christmas dinner,
we hadn't been invited.
The only plan there was was early Christmas dinner
with BB's mom and stepdad two nights ago,
and June was supposed to be there,
but she decided her shoulder hurt or something
and didn't come.


I'm the same about stuff like that.

Make plans now. There's still time. Don't ruin for the holiday for yourselves because of their petty shit.

I know.
And I love June, but honestly,
I just don't want to have to talk to her right now.

BB is thinking maybe,
he'll call and see if they want to come here for like
coffee or dessert Tuesday evening.
And by they he means his sisters.

I don't even know if they're here already or not.

[Lance]

BB is thinking maybe,
he'll call and see if they want to come here for like
coffee or dessert Tuesday evening.
And by they he means his sisters.


Sounds like a plan.

[Lance]

Evenin', fuckers.

What's up, howy?

What are you doing for the holiday?

[Spike-X]

Reilly just finished building the Lego Batplane he got for his birthday.

Now, when he gets the Batcave tomorrow, he'll have somewhere to put it!

[Rallura]

Reilly just finished building the Lego Batplane he got for his birthday.

Now, when he gets the Batcave tomorrow, he'll have somewhere to put it!

That's not fair!
I didn't get any legos!

[Tadhg]

I think I'm getting sick for Christmas. Though no matter what, I remember it can be much worse, my cousin is getting a piece of intestine and his appendix removed for Christmas.

[Spike-X]

That's not fair!
I didn't get any legos!

That's a shame.

Did I mention that I have it on good authority that Santa may be bringing Reilly the Lego Arkham Asylum?

[Rallura]

I think I'm getting sick for Christmas. Though no matter what, I remember it can be much worse, my cousin is getting a piece of intestine and his appendix removed for Christmas.

I have like,
15 old people in the hospital right now
who won't be getting out for Christmas,
cause of broken hips.

If you get old,
DON'T FALL!

[Tadhg]

That's a shame.

Did I mention that I have it on good authority that Santa may be bringing Reilly the Lego Arkham Asylum?

!!! Is that the one with the lego Nightwing figure? I am so jealous!

[Tadhg]

I have like,
15 old people in the hospital right now
who won't be getting out for Christmas,
cause of broken hips.

If you get old,
DON'T FALL!


I can't make any promises, I fall a lot.

[Rallura]

That's a shame.

Did I mention that I have it on good authority that Santa may be bringing Reilly the Lego Arkham Asylum?

I have it on good authority that
THAT'S NOT FAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRR!

[Spike-X]

!!! Is that the one with the lego Nightwing figure? I am so jealous!
Yes, it is.

After tomorrow, we...er, I mean he...will just need the Catwoman and Killer Croc sets for the collection to be complete.

[Spike-X]

I have it on good authority that
THAT'S NOT FAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRR!


http://www.inhomedecoratingservices.com/homeac4.jpg

[Pól Rua]

What about feeling her up in the garage?

In the what?

Oh, so that's what the kids're calling it these days...

[Tadhg]

Yes, it is.

After tomorrow, we...er, I mean he...will just need the Catwoman and Killer Croc sets for the collection to be complete.

Have you seen the Bat Tank with Batman and Bane?

[Spike-X]

Have you seen the Bat Tank with Batman and Bane?
...no...


...

[Pól Rua]

I'm with all the dudes saying balls to the hostility crap, Rally.
Life's too short for this fight-pickin' passive-aggressive nonsense.
I declare yarbles 'pon it all.
Great steaming yarbles and yarblockos.

[Pól Rua]

...no...


...

Gods, I can hear you coveting from HERE!

[Tadhg]

...no...


...

http://www.spielzeug24.ch/images/product_images/original_images/2472_0.JPG

[Rallura]

Duct tape (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60288633@N00/2131823343/)

Merry Christmas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FESq84cwec)

[Rallura]

I'm with all the dudes saying balls to the hostility crap, Rally.
Life's too short for this fight-pickin' passive-aggressive nonsense.
I declare yarbles 'pon it all.
Great steaming yarbles and yarblockos.

*tacklehugs*

BB spoke to them just a bit ago,
and it was decided that they will bring us leftovers
Tuesday night.
I think I will feel a bit more in control
in my own home.

[Pól Rua]

*tacklehugs*

BB spoke to them just a bit ago,
and it was decided that they will bring us leftovers
Tuesday night.
I think I will feel a bit more in control
in my own home.


Leftovers are yum.
Plus, yes. Own house is good.

[Rallura]

Leftovers are yum.
Plus, yes. Own house is good.

Yes.

I know where all the sharp pointy things are here...

[Michael P]

So my brother and I watched Superbad on DVD today. I quite liked it, but I can't shake the feeling that I've seen the girls who played Jules and Becca before.

In, um, porno.

[Spike-X]

http://www.spielzeug24.ch/images/product_images/original_images/2472_0.JPG
Hrm...that one doesn't really grab me. Maybe if I see it cheap somewhere...

Although it's getting really hard to find any Batman Lego these days. Most stores are focusing on the Star Wars stuff. I had to visit half a dozen stores to find the one Batcave left in town.

[Tadhg]

Hrm...that one doesn't really grab me. Maybe if I see it cheap somewhere...

Although it's getting really hard to find any Batman Lego these days. Most stores are focusing on the Star Wars stuff. I had to visit half a dozen stores to find the one Batcave left in town.

They got really big at the movie release, so I imagine the Dark Knight will spur more variety(Not to mention the Lego Batman video game).

[Pól Rua]

Yes.

I know where all the sharp pointy things are here...


Make sure you have fire on hand.
Just in case.

In unrelated news, my flatmate bought me some ice cream. It was called Monkey Business and it was banana and chocolate flavoured with chocolate chips. It was well yumbie.

[jessecuster3]

So my brother and I watched Superbad on DVD today. I quite liked it, but I can't shake the feeling that I've seen the girls who played Jules and Becca before.

In, um, porno.

Details, please!

[howyadoin]

What's up, howy?

What are you doing for the holiday?I'm visiting the family till the 28th. Lots of festivities and general carousing going on these days. Parties the last three Saturdays.

I can't make any promises, I fall a lot.It's true. I've seen it.

In the what?

Oh, so that's what the kids're calling it these days..."Kids"? We're both over 40.

My first cougar, i think.

[Michael P]

Details, please!

Um, they look like a couple of gonzo porn stars I've seen. There's really not a bigger story to it, unless someone here can confirm or disconfirm it definitively.

[Pól Rua]

"Kids"? We're both over 40.

My first cougar, i think.

Yeah but you're 'down' with the 'cool cats' and their 'hippity-hop' 'jive' talk.

[Pól Rua]

Um, they look like a couple of gonzo porn stars I've seen. There's really not a bigger story to it, unless someone here can confirm or disconfirm it definitively.

http://www.iguk.co.uk/ProductImages2/1291.jpg:confused:

[Tadhg]

http://www.iguk.co.uk/ProductImages2/1291.jpg:confused:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/a_dharmabum421/hunter_thompson.jpg