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'


Spike's Bitches 23: We've mastered the power of positive giving up.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Polter-Cow - Apr 08, 2005 8:24:28 pm PDT #2296 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Erika, StuntHusband, and Stephanie have new tags.

Veronica Mars got renewed!!! I don't even know if anyone else here watches it anymore, but I'm ecstatic.


sj - Apr 08, 2005 8:34:36 pm PDT #2297 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I watch it sometimes. I'm still not sure why.


vw bug - Apr 09, 2005 2:55:45 am PDT #2298 of 10001
Mostly lurking...

Happy Saturday!

Ok...I'm not really that chipper...just trying to pretend so maybe I'll get some energy. Mom's supposed to be coming today to help finish up some of the redecorating. I'm excited and dreading it all at the same time.

I just got an e-mail from my dad. My uncle fell yesterday and broke his hip. He's having surgery this morning. Any extra ~ma floating around could go to Alabama. That would be fabulous.


Anne W. - Apr 09, 2005 3:00:51 am PDT #2299 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

Timelies, everyone. Today involves housework and a haircut.

I can't believe that I'll be in St. Louis in less than three weeks.

Meep!


vw bug - Apr 09, 2005 3:09:22 am PDT #2300 of 10001
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Wow, Anne! That's just crazy. I'm gonna miss having you "so close." But, so exciting!

Are you doing anything fun with your hair, or just getting a trim?


Anne W. - Apr 09, 2005 3:46:26 am PDT #2301 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

Just a trim for now. When I get to STL, I'll be having an appointment with my mom's stylist, to see what she suggests.


vw bug - Apr 09, 2005 4:37:17 am PDT #2302 of 10001
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Oooo...that'll be fun, Anne! Gives you something else to look forward to in St. Louis.

I keep poking myself with the needle as I'm finishing up these curtains. Little drops of blood on the lining shows they're made with love, right?


Stephanie - Apr 09, 2005 5:01:53 am PDT #2303 of 10001
Trust my rage

I just got off the phone with DH. A few weeks ago, he mentioned wanting someone from his family to come out here for the baby's birth. He said he thought he needed support and he was really nervous about birth. I told him that a) no one else is going to be at the hospital but him and my mom (and her only because she's flying in in case DH doesn't make it) and b) there's no room at our house and even if there was, he has less than 14 days with his daughter and I don't want him running off to get the guests coffee or donuts or something. So the bottom line was, I really didn't want anyone else flying out to visit us while he was here.

Just now he suggested perhaps instead of a family member (because his family visiting is always stressful) that maybe one of his (older) female friends could come instead. WTF??? I don't get where this is coming from. The absolute last thing I want is some person I don't know that well flying in to "support" him while I'm in labor. It seems so strange to me and his reasons (I'm there to support you but there's no one there to support me) just don't make sense.

[Just re-read my post. This wasn't intended so much to be bitching about my husband as it was a plea to help me understand where he's coming from]


vw bug - Apr 09, 2005 5:08:28 am PDT #2304 of 10001
Mostly lurking...

Oh, sweetie! I just responded in your LJ, but I wanted to give you hugs here too.


Laura - Apr 09, 2005 5:25:01 am PDT #2305 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.

Oh dear, {{Stephanie}} {{DH}}. I certainly can't speak from the viewpoint of your DH because I have only been on your side of the event. He is clearly experiencing anxiety over the process. This has to be made worse by his inability to be there for more time. (for both of you of course)

Can you express to him that you are there for him just as he is there for you? How is his relationship with your mother? Might she be able to relieve his concerns?