Just call me the computer whisperer.

Willow ,'Lessons'


Natter 34: Freak With No Name  

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.


shrift - Apr 27, 2005 12:05:07 pm PDT #9427 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Ignoring the spider talk. La la la!

Increasingly, my phone number seems to be the only one people know. They're calling me for everything, from "Hi, I'm Person from Agency Blah. We're shooting a commercial on a TIGHT schedule and we were wondering if we could get..." to "Hi, I'm Somebody from Agency Whatever, and our invoices are being sent to the wrong place..." to "Hi, I'm Guy from Agency Cutesyname, and I was wondering if I could get the font..." and so on.

Now, shockingly, I'm not actually in charge of Everything. In fact, I'm not even in charge of A Lot. But since the phone calls have been actively interfering with me doing my actual work, I'm thinking of changing the message on my voice mail:

"Hello, you've reached the Everything Desk. We're in charge of everything! We can answer your every question! And since we know everything, we already know exactly what it is you need. You may hang up now secure in the knowledge that we will take care of everything. Have a great day, and thanks for calling the Everything Desk!"


Gus - Apr 27, 2005 12:05:15 pm PDT #9428 of 10001
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.

What Steph said, but in a more demure tone of voice.


Amy - Apr 27, 2005 12:05:19 pm PDT #9429 of 10001
Because books.

The Mets lost today. Imagine my surprise.


tommyrot - Apr 27, 2005 12:06:07 pm PDT #9430 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Gus and Tep don't like spiders and snakes. And that ain't what it takes to love them....


Topic!Cindy - Apr 27, 2005 12:06:25 pm PDT #9431 of 10001
What is even happening?

What's the best dessert you've ever had?

A seafood restaurant in the next town makes something called a fallen chocolate cake. It's hot, liquid inside, but more chocolatey than it is sweet, served hot (in a little custard cup or souffle dish or whatever), with freshly whipped cream on top.


Allyson - Apr 27, 2005 12:06:35 pm PDT #9432 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

Secretary's Day Loot Update

Was taken to lunch, received chocolate, received pretty orchid.


Gus - Apr 27, 2005 12:07:19 pm PDT #9433 of 10001
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.

" Hi, shrift! What in the hell does '42' mean? We need an answer by close of business."


sarameg - Apr 27, 2005 12:08:27 pm PDT #9434 of 10001

"Hello, you've reached the Everything Desk. We're in charge of everything! We can answer your every question! And since we know everything, we already know exactly what it is you need. You may hang up now secure in the knowledge that we will take care of everything. Have a great day, and thanks for calling the Everything Desk!"

I need that message....


Gudanov - Apr 27, 2005 12:10:21 pm PDT #9435 of 10001
Coding and Sleeping

Ugh. Why do I have to spend an hour trying to do something in JSP that I could do in a minute with PHP?


Amy - Apr 27, 2005 12:10:57 pm PDT #9436 of 10001
Because books.

What's the best dessert you've ever had?

White chocolate mousse in an edible chocolate cup with fresh raspberry sauce.

Wanders off to poke through the fridge...