You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with until you understand who's in ruttin' command here.

Jayne ,'The Train Job'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2004: Well, I Wasn't Expecting That.  

Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2004? Don't think we've forgotten about you.


brenda m - Dec 17, 2004 4:29:59 am PST #267 of 962
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Wait, Michigan? Where is DebetEsse going in Michigan?

SA is the bestest, for sure. And a Cinci trip sounds like a fine idea.


esse - Dec 17, 2004 4:40:55 am PST #268 of 962
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

Brenda, you flatter. :)

Note to my secret santa: thank you very much for your gift. While I won't see it until February, I really appreciate your time and effort. So thank you in advance.

And also--my secret santa gift was put in the mail yesterday. Here's hoping it arrives in a timely fashion.


Connie Neil - Dec 17, 2004 4:44:03 am PST #269 of 962
brillig

No one comes to Utah. Not that I blame them.


brenda m - Dec 17, 2004 5:02:28 am PST #270 of 962
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I will! I've fallen head over heels for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kenab and I'm determined to get out there someday. Is that anywhere near you? (As much as it's near anything, which is to say, not.)

God only knows when that might happen, but a girl can dream.

Link not working, so I'll try this way: [link]


Connie Neil - Dec 17, 2004 5:03:38 am PST #271 of 962
brillig

Never been there, but I know of the place. They do great work, and they're about two hours away from me. Utah is a big place.


brenda m - Dec 17, 2004 5:05:44 am PST #272 of 962
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Two hours is a lot closer than I imagined. Hmmm. Maybe next summer.


beathen - Dec 17, 2004 5:12:35 am PST #273 of 962
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.

Not till after I get to Michigan, though.

Wait, Michigan? Where is DebetEsse going in Michigan?

Subliminal message: Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids...or at least close enough for me to drive to you to visit. I want to meet Buffistas!


askye - Dec 17, 2004 5:15:35 am PST #274 of 962
Thrive to spite them

Now that I have a newer car I can start planning some road trips --- I know there's Laura and Ginger within driving distance... I'll have to see who else.

Of course anyone who wants to come see me in N FL is more than welcome.

Finally -- my Seekrit Santa present probably won't go out until Monday because I'm a great big slacker.


Fred Pete - Dec 17, 2004 5:37:33 am PST #275 of 962
Ann, that's a ferret.

2004 started out miserably for me. I spent most of the winter in the worst depression I'd had in quite some time.

Then things started looking up. I got a permanent transfer to a division that suits me far better than litigation did. So while I won't say I love my job, I do like it.

Home life has settled down. For the first time in several years, we aren't saving up to move. Or dealing with a move.

Lovely, lovely Caribbean vacation. A whole new part of the world to discover (and I saw a capybara at the St. Maarten Zoo!). And it's warm and sunny in December!

On the downside, there's the political situation. Pfui! let us speak no more of it.

But overall, I'd say it was the best year I've had in a while.


Sean K - Dec 17, 2004 5:44:25 am PST #276 of 962
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

And I'm walking right into this joke, but damn, I get around.

Loves me some SA.