I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


Natter 31 But Looks 29  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


libkitty - Dec 30, 2004 2:40:24 pm PST #1699 of 10002
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

Unfortunately not. I'm in northern California and hoping to meet up with some Bay Area-istas. I gather I'd get rain anywhere in CA right now. Makes me feel like I never left home, only a little warmer.


Aims - Dec 30, 2004 2:41:11 pm PST #1700 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.

t pouts a lot


libkitty - Dec 30, 2004 2:45:24 pm PST #1701 of 10002
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

I'm hoping to make it south when Serenity opens. It would have been all perfect in April. September is a bit problematic, but for Serenity I will try.


lori - Dec 30, 2004 2:51:05 pm PST #1702 of 10002

JPL is going to have a big dorky spacecraft robot float in the Rose Parade this year. And you can watch live robot-cam feed during the parade. Here's a link to a pdf parade graphic from the LA Times

I love the Rose Parade - the floats are such crazy works of engineering, art, and complete lunacy.


§ ita § - Dec 30, 2004 2:53:57 pm PST #1703 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Lori's being honoured!


Topic!Cindy - Dec 30, 2004 2:55:32 pm PST #1704 of 10002
What is even happening?

libkitty, did you get to meet any of the Seattleistas?

I had to skim USA Today, because the reports were everywhere, and making my eyes prickle. I'm so unprepared to think hard on disasters of such scale.

Yeah. I can't even comprehend the scale. People are posting about stadiums full, and super-stadiums full, and every time I see the number, it's larger, and sure to double once the disease sets in. It hurts my heart, and I can't do anything but send a pittance. It feels so wrong to know so many people are suffering, and mourning, and just sit here.


lori - Dec 30, 2004 2:55:54 pm PST #1705 of 10002

for the complete lunacy part?


Kat - Dec 30, 2004 2:57:24 pm PST #1706 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

In the time off pissing contest, I'm trying to keep my mouth shut because I'll be back at work for 2 weeks and then off again. Until early March.

10:00 is perfect, Lee.


libkitty - Dec 30, 2004 2:59:04 pm PST #1707 of 10002
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

I didn't, Cindy. I got in late at night, and had to be at the airport at about 8:30 the next morning, so it didn't seem worthwhile. But I have to go through Seattle whenever I head south, so hopefully it will work out some other time.


§ ita § - Dec 30, 2004 3:03:24 pm PST #1708 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Creepy robots.