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Morgaine, that is SO cool! My high school band would do a 2-person wide one, INCLUDING the colorguard! And yes, I have had to stand in the freezing cold in black dance pants, a thong, a long sleeved shirt and a cummerbund in 40-ish degrees before! Not fun!
I woke up late this morning, looked at the clock, and freaked out. I was running late! Because I'd have to blow dry my hair, eat breakfast, AND defrost my windows!
Then I looked out the window to the parking lot after I showered. And looked at the temperature. It's 40 degrees! Na-ner-na-ner-na-ner! I don't need to defrost my car!
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Hm. I wrote an e-mail to the department head of Class I Hate again, after he replied with a mildly snarky e-mail, saying how I should see the Disability Resource Office (I've never needed accommodations in the past), and that finding a tutor was my perogative. I e-mailed him back, saying that my instructor saying "I think you should see the DRO" in front of some people in my class was a violation of my privacy and HIPAA.
I haven't gotten a response yet. I wonder if my mentioning violations of a federal regulation scared him...
ETA: I suppose I should mention that I replied on Thursday.
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I just called the front desk of the hotel I'm in to tell them that the drain plug won't come up in my bathroom sink. This is the conversation:
"Good morning. The drain plug in my sink is stuck in the down position, and I need to have someone look at it."
"Did you want me to come up now and look at it, or do you want to wait for the maintenance man to come in?"
"Well...is the maintenance man going to come in today, or...next week, or...?
"Ummm. He comes in every other day. I'm not sure whether he comes in today or tomorrow."
Well, Kenneth-the-front-desk-dude, do you think I should have to wait until tomorrow to have the water drain properly from my sink with the toothpaste spit, hair gel, and water in it? Eeewww!
Shoulda stayed with a chain hotel, but decided a "boutique" hotel sounded fun. Fun, fun, fun!
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Roadie, I think you should tell him to either find out if the maintenance guy comes in today, and if s/he doesn't, say "Yes, I want you to come up here to get the drain plug, full of hair, toothpaste spit, and hair gel, to come up here yourself to fix it. But if you want to get the maintenance person to come in NOW, that's cool too."
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For the last couple of months, Sgt. Max Greevey's favorite snoozenplatz has been the futon on the third floor, which has lots of pillows and fleece blankets, so I've been leaving the door open for him. I've warned him that the weather is getting colder, and soon I will turn on the furnace and keep the third floor closed, as there is no heat source up there. I reminded him how much he enjoys snoozing on the fleece-upholstered chair I built just for him in the second floor office. He paid me no heed.
Last night I closed the door to the third floor. This morning while I was brushing my teeth, I saw him staring at the door, frowning, then poking his little paw under it. As I walked down the hall toward him, he scampered away, looking hopefully over his shoulder. I scooped him up (16 pounds...lift with the legs, oof) and set him down on his special fleece chair in the office.
He hopped off the chair like it was on fire, onto the footstool. Then he turned around, poked at the fleece cushion, and suddenly the light bulb went on. He hopped right back onto the chair and started purring vigorously and kneading the cushion.
When I left, he was happily curled up, preparing for a satisfying morning nap. "Futon? What futon?" Silly cat.
(And congratulations and loud purring to the whole Four Kitties family!)
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I think over two years ago (when I got my second cat), I bought two simple little cat beds. Nothing fancy. The cats avoided them like the plague. Kind of how they avoid the majority of toys I have bought for them.
Well, in June, we moved into a new house. A cape cod with low windows on the second floor. By low, I mean the windows are only like 12 or 18 inches off the floor. I put the two cat beds in front of a couple of the low windows near my desk.
Suddenly, in the last month or so, the cats have "discovered" their beds. During the day, they tend to nap on the beds. They're happy because they get some sunlight and a cozy place to nap. I'm happy because they're finally using the darn beds!
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These cat stories remind me- Barbara, I bought the little mice. I can take pictures of them for you to make sure they're the type of mice your cat likes.
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I made savory french toast instead of sweet yesterday - I used rosemary foccacia bread, and mixed some minced garlic in with the milk and eggs instead of vanilla.
It was very tasty, I recommend it. I'm trying to think of some sort of sauce that would work with it, as maple syrup obviously wouldn't work so well...I know there's salsa or marinara sauce, but I'd love some ideas for sauces that weren't tomato-based.
Olive oil, though, did help keep it moist.
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bthyb that sounds delicious. I'll have to try it some time.
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quote:Originally posted by bthyb: I made savory french toast instead of sweet yesterday - I used rosemary foccacia bread, and mixed some minced garlic in with the milk and eggs instead of vanilla.
It was very tasty, I recommend it. I'm trying to think of some sort of sauce that would work with it, as maple syrup obviously wouldn't work so well...I know there's salsa or marinara sauce, but I'd love some ideas for sauces that weren't tomato-based.
Olive oil, though, did help keep it moist.
Lemon-dill aioli or creme fraiche would be good I think.
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quote:Originally posted by Cervus: In the housewares aisle at Ross: A woman singing, snapping her fingers, and dancing in the aisle like Ferris Beuller to "Twist and Shout," which was playing on the store's music system. Unless you're in a movie, it's just downright creepy when the stranger next to you spontaneously starts singing and dancing in the aisle of a clothing store.
Hee! In a Crate & Barrel store x years ago, The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) came on the store's music system. DH and I were happily walking along listening and looking at the wares. When the we heard the line "Hide thee deadly black tarantula" we both turned to each other with our arms in classic Beetlejuice dinner party poses.
The shop clerk that saw us laughed and laughed and laughed. She said it was the funniest thing she had seen all week.
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My boyfriend snores a lot and might have sleep apnea. It doesn't really keep me up anymore, but I'm always worried that he's not getting enough sleep and that his health might suffer from it. We bought some of those strips that are supposed to open the nasal passages and he wore them for the first time last night. While he still snored lightly he said he didn't wake up once. I hope I hope I hope this will be a long-term solution and he can start sleeping more.
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*sigh* Note to self: Buffalos don't have wings, but *chickens don't have "arms"*...
Yeah, I wonder how long it will take my friends to let me forget that I said (in responce to a comment that my one friend wouldn't get wings from a diner, because they probably wouldn't be very good) "Oh I like anything that comes from a chicken's arm."
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There was a wonderful woman where Hubby works (she retired) who will send in things for the kids once in a while (Her Hubby still works there). Well, she sent one of those "let me out of here" boxes in for the kids. Hubby brought it home and Abby spent about 15 minutes trying to let the guy out!
quote:Originally posted by NocturnalGoddess never drinks- wine: *sigh* Note to self: Buffalos don't have wings, but *chickens don't have "arms"*...
Yeah, I wonder how long it will take my friends to let me forget that I said (in responce to a comment that my one friend wouldn't get wings from a diner, because they probably wouldn't be very good) "Oh I like anything that comes from a chicken's arm."
Oh, you and my dad should get together (well, with Jessica Simpson too, eh?). DH and I took Mom and Dad to Tio Pepe's here in Baltimore. One of the specialties of the house is roast suckling pig -- fabulous! DH and I had ordered that, so I offered mom and dad a taste. Dad's comment? "That's the best Duck I've ever had!" Umm, Dad, it's suckling PIG???
I still tease him to this day -- any referene I can find to flying pigs gets sent to him (yes, we've given him one of those little flying pigs with wings that hangs form the ceiling).
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I signed up to recieve an e-mail newsletter from a large candy company. They usually send links to recipes and helpful party/holiday tips. I just received one for Halloween with trick or treating tips.
The regular, keep your kids safe tips were included, and this great idea:
quote:Take instant pictures of all of the trick or treaters that come to your door. Tape them onto poster board and hang it up outside for everyone to see. That way everyone gets to enjoy all of the great costumes!
It sounds like a great idea, but not one I will endorse or try out. Perhaps if I lived in a small town where everyone knows each other this would sound great, but having lived in a giant town where kids were driven in from other communities, I am totally creeped out by this idea!
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My best friend moved away over the summer. She sent a mass email today to tell everyone her four-year-old may have a rare blood disorder. The doctors are running more tests, but "Bobby" will most likely need to have his spleen removed and will face a lifetime of complications. It kills me, kills me that I can't go over to her house right now and hold her hand (and clean her house, babysit her other child, bring her dinner). We've been through some major stuff together, but nothing quite like this. I just hate that there is nothing I can do. I miss her so much, and now I feel so helpless.
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Cut and paste your post above into an e-mail to her. I'm sure it will help knowing that you're praying for her.
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My mother in law called me this morning to say thanks again and to tell me that she was still doing the dance of joy in her newly excavated kitchen.
I feel nice.
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I just ate dinner and now am sleepy. Too bad I gotta go work on some stuff in about 2 hours. I hate being so damn busy with homecoming I can't hang out with my friends. I miss just being without responsibilty.
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4K- I already did. When Mr Starla gets home from work we'll discuss sending gift certificates for easy dinners. I just really hate this distance.
One of the dangers of the condition Bobby most likely has (it's called Hereditary Spherocytosis) is sepsis. Two years ago someone in Friend's family died of sepsis. One day she felt sick, two days later she was gone. I'm sure that memory is weighing heavily on my friend right now.
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How easy would it be for a novice sewwer to hem a somewhat flowey a dress by a foot or two?
I found the PERFECT polka-dot dress today ($1 at goodwill!) but it's far too long for my tastes. I want to hem it, give it a corset-style back, and maybe dye the white dots hot pink.
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NG- It shouldn't be too hard to hem the dress, just tedious. Cutting it will be slightly less fun than usual since you can't lay it out in one long, flat line. I have been doing a lot of hems lately and I'm about ready to chuck my iron and seam gauge out the window!
-Star"two and a half pirate costumes down, one and a half to go"la
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I'd also be hand-sewing it... maybe I should just look into a tailor?
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Nocturnal, since you got it for $1, I'd look into a tailor for the hem.
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Last night, I dreamt that Ms. K popped up in IM, scolding me because of something I said to Canuckistan.
On another note, I realized how aggravating it is when someone uses filler phrases like "you know." A girl in my special education class said "you know" (I'm not exaggerating) 13 times in 3 minutes.
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I wonder if planets feel puffed up to have moons orbiting them? Do stars gloat about the planets encircling them? Do quasars radiate more brilliantly because of pride over the stars slowly orbiting them in graceful pinwheels?
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quote:Originally posted by Minstrel Pumpkin: I wonder if planets feel puffed up to have moons orbiting them? Do stars gloat about the planets encircling them? Do quasars radiate more brilliantly because of pride over the stars slowly orbiting them in graceful pinwheels?
...and do androids dream of electric sheep?
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I'm just having one of those days where everything I touch seems to go wrong.
If the boards crash, it's probably my fault.
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No, really! I see them on the unincorporated road I take to get on the freeway. I see them on both of the freeways I drive daily. I see them on the streets I use to get to work. I even see then on the dirt roads I could take as short cuts! I am being stalked by orange cones! Agggh!
I think I need a vacation. If only to get away from the rapidly multiplying cones...
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quote:Originally posted by vanilla: I am being stalked by orange cones.
Paging HelloLlama!
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I have four small orange cones upstairs. Yesterday, I put them around our sleeping, 24 pound cat. I don't know how long she stayed there before knocking them over. I don't think she appreciated the joke.
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quote:Originally posted by vanilla: I am being stalked by orange cones.
No, really! I see them on the unincorporated road I take to get on the freeway. I see them on both of the freeways I drive daily. I see them on the streets I use to get to work. I even see then on the dirt roads I could take as short cuts! I am being stalked by orange cones! Agggh!
I think I need a vacation. If only to get away from the rapidly multiplying cones...
Not Quite Orange Cones but it will work:
"orange barrels orange barrels every where i see, orange barrels orange barrels looking back at me, look at larry, darryl, and darryl standing next to the orange barrel, looking back at me,
they have signs that say slow down, i drive 25 through town, there faces are dark, dirty and brown, there looking back at me,
orange barrels orange barrels every where i see, orange barrels orange barrels why can't i be free, look at larry darryl and darryl standing next to the orange barrel, in there orange vest apparel looking back at me,
they stand in there stink and sweat, i haven't seen them working yet, they have to pee in a port-a-let, and there butt crack smiles at me,
(if i could fly i would leave this world behind, and i'd free up my mind from this debris) and the orange barrels looking back at me,
orange barrels orange barrels everywhere i see, orange barrels orange barrels looking back at me, look at larry darryl and darryl standing next to the orange barrel, in there orange vest appearl, they pissed off my girl friend carol, whos sitting next to me,
she makes calls on my cell phone, all she does is piss and moan, i should have left her big fat ass at home, or have her service me,
look at larry darryl and darryl standing next to the orange barrel, in there orange vest appearl, they pissed off my girl friend carol, whos favorite actor is willy farrel hes a comic just like me,
we drive through the rain and snow, through the orange barrels here we go, will the work get done? well, no one knows, it remains a mystery, orange barrels orange barrels orange barrels orange barrels"
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quote: Starla wrote: I'll never forget the first time I laughed at a dirty joke in a movie in front of her. We both laughed, then she looked over at me, her face clearly saying she was freaked out that I understood the joke.
I was sitting next to the father of a 15 yo girl with whom I was discussing Big & Rich. He told me what he felt like when he realized she was explaining the song Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy to her friends.
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