Welcome Mallory James, and congrats to Raquel and DH.
Zoe: I thought you wanted to spend more time off-ship this visit. Wash: Out there is seems like it's all fancy parties. I like our party better. The dress code is easier and I know all the steps.
'Shindig'
Natter 33 1/3
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 - Mar 21, 2005 2:45:53 am PST #8985 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Sue - Mar 21, 2005 3:20:53 am PST #8986 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Not being fond of kids is somewhat isolating as an adult, but it makes for an Emily Dickensian childhood.
One of my friends told me a story about her eight year old calling from camp one day with the horrifying realization that she had been stuck in a canoe with children.
Welcome Mallory James.
Hil R. - Mar 21, 2005 3:32:42 am PST #8987 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Welcome Mallory James!
I had a lot of trouble socially in high school. I remember getting some information about an early college program, and my guidance counselor mentioned that I could take the GED and go to college without finishing high school. I asked my parents, and they said no, and I didn't push it. I'm not really sure which was I would have done better. College with kids my age was definitely really important socially, but I'm not sure it balances out the bad aspects of high school.
Almare - Mar 21, 2005 3:41:38 am PST #8988 of 10002
"My drink preference does not indicate my sexual preference. "
I turned it down because most of the higher level colleges don't like the 3 year program. Which is, any kid that wants to, can graduate a year early if they take certain classes.
For some idiotic reason, I was convinced my Senior year would be worth all the b.s. For what I've seen.... not so worth it.
Jesse - Mar 21, 2005 3:55:20 am PST #8989 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Yay Raquel and Mr. Raquel! Welcome, Mallory!
Laura - Mar 21, 2005 4:20:05 am PST #8990 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
It's Spring Break in the Holt household! Yeah, not for me. #1 son is doing basketball camp at the HS this week daily from 8AM-4PM. #2 son chose the sleep in late and play around the house option.
The boys will have the option of doing HS in 3 years, but their sports interests would make it desirable to stay as seniors. Taking off for college at 16 or 17 will not lead to playing time. Academics and social age are two parts of the equation, but sports are a big deal to them too. (I'm trying so hard to understand this jock thing)
Almare - Mar 21, 2005 4:20:22 am PST #8991 of 10002
"My drink preference does not indicate my sexual preference. "
Buffista babies, yay! Do we have a name yet?
Laura - Mar 21, 2005 4:21:22 am PST #8992 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
Fruit loops:
Wake up natterbugs! I have coffee, tea, bagels, and muffins here.
Nilly - Mar 21, 2005 4:22:01 am PST #8993 of 10002
Swouncing
Almare, it's Mallory James: Raquel "If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me" Mar 20, 2005 11:43:42 pm PST
[Edited to wave at Laura. I find it annoying when some people in the house are on vacation, but others aren't. Everybody should have vacation time!]
Laura - Mar 21, 2005 4:22:53 am PST #8994 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
Mallory James - see the Beep Me thread in the upper right.
eta: Hi Nilly!