She just... she just did the math.

Kaylee ,'Objects In Space'


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.


DXMachina - Jan 08, 2005 1:02:42 pm PST #4161 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

metal bowls chill better

Metal bowls chill faster, but they also warm up faster, because metal is a good conductor of heat. Glass or ceramic will stay cold longer once you take them out of the fridge. Of course, you could also float the cold metal bowl in a larger bowl full of ice water to keep it very cold for a very long time while working.


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 08, 2005 1:24:55 pm PST #4162 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Speaking of kitchenware, I bought a new 3 qt. saucepan last night, complete with nonstick coating and glass lid. The old one goes in teh dumpster trash day, as a tragic soup accident finally gave me the impetus to get rid of it.

Also, the artichoke parmesan soup mix I'd waited literally years for a local store to carry again was so not worth the wait.


Typo Boy - Jan 08, 2005 1:37:11 pm PST #4163 of 10002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Had dinner with an old friend. She had been painfully skinny as long as I have known hers. Has finally gained some weight and is looking really, really good.

And I did not tell her so, because I'm not sure "You've gained some weight haven't you? Lookin good." would be taken as a compliment.


brenda m - Jan 08, 2005 1:38:37 pm PST #4164 of 10002
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

Just "lookin good" would do.


Typo Boy - Jan 08, 2005 1:42:32 pm PST #4165 of 10002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Well, that I did say. But it is a shame; because if someone loses weight, it is ok to compliment them on the specific fact, but if they gain weight, that is often taken as a bad thing, even if it is good for both looks and health.


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 08, 2005 1:45:35 pm PST #4166 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Eh, guys are safe. I had many people compliment me on gaining weight back after college, when I was merely filling out a previously scarecrow-like frame rather than overshooting into fatassitude.


Jesse - Jan 08, 2005 1:51:01 pm PST #4167 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I think complimenting on weight loss is weird, too. Especially because so many people lose weight due to illness or whatever.

Edit: I mean, I've had a lot of people JUST say "You've lost so much weight!" like that by itself is complimentary. But "You look great" is always appreciated.


Hil R. - Jan 08, 2005 1:58:31 pm PST #4168 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I mean, I've had a lot of people JUST say "You've lost so much weight!" like that by itself is complimentary. But "You look great" is always appreciated.

This. I'll always appreciate a "You look great." Specific weight comments will frequently hit me a bit weirdly.


§ ita § - Jan 08, 2005 2:01:03 pm PST #4169 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Specific weight comments will frequently hit me a bit weirdly.

Yeah, me too. I've never managed to gain or lose significant weight on purpose, yet people will comment cheerily on shifts.


DavidS - Jan 08, 2005 2:16:48 pm PST #4170 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Absolutely pouring rain here. What a dreary day. We were going to take Emmett skating, but I am disinclined to venture out even to get into the car and drive in this muck.

I'd much rather play with my music.