The nephew is just 2.5. They don't avoid the elmo, not at all. They just find him really really annoying, but the kid loves him, so....
Ah, yes, of course. The gypsies, they gave you your soul. The gypsies are filthy people. Ptui! We shall speak of them no more.
Ilona Costa Bianchi ,'The Girl in Question'
Natter 36: But We Digress...
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.
sarameg - Jul 14, 2005 7:32:59 am PDT #9866 of 10001
JohnSweden - Jul 14, 2005 7:34:38 am PDT #9867 of 10001
I can't even.
Speaking of TDS, Jon was en fuego last night with Bernard "Fathead" Goldberg.
I love it when Jon doesn't let people away with their crap. His point of "you're a smart guy, why are you writing about Barbra Streisand instead of Karl Rove?" was dead on, and Goldberg couldn't wiggle away from it.
Gudanov - Jul 14, 2005 7:36:05 am PDT #9868 of 10001
Coding and Sleeping
(Steve was far superior to Joe, though, imo)
Yes.
Vortex - Jul 14, 2005 7:36:13 am PDT #9869 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Remember the craxy bride from yesterday with the three showers? We had dinner last night, and I was able to calmly discuss my issues. I discovered that
1. the reason that MIL is having a shower is because none of his relatives will leave Baltimore except for the wedding
2. Is is NOT her idea to invite every female invited to the wedding to the shower, she didnt' even know that's what the "plan" was.
3. She suggested doing smaller numbers for the bachelorette party/wine tour, to lower cost, but "(bridesmaid) didn't seem enthusiastic about that"
4. She says that she has nothing to do with any of the showers, she's just being told when to show up.
Isn't that interesting? I said "honey, you need to remind people that this is your fucking wedding, and while you don't want to be a bridezilla, they shouldn't do things that inconvenience YOU"
Kate P. - Jul 14, 2005 7:37:41 am PDT #9870 of 10001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
I just found out a friend of mine from Germany is going to be moving to Boston for the fall. Yay! And he's asking my assistance in finding an apartment, which I'm totally willing to do, but I'm not sure where to look, not actually being in Boston or the Boston apartment market at all. Can anyone give me pointers? I guess craigslist is the obvious place to start...
Cashmere - Jul 14, 2005 7:38:14 am PDT #9871 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I said "honey, you need to remind people that this is your fucking wedding, and while you don't want to be a bridezilla, they shouldn't do things that inconvenience YOU"
Amen. You are a good friend for reminding her of her bridely rights.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 14, 2005 7:39:44 am PDT #9872 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
That's between you and your muppet, Frank.
Do not taunt happy fun Elmo. Some assembly required. Elmo not available in Wisconsin, Maryland or Alaska. Your Elmo may vary.
Connie Neil - Jul 14, 2005 7:40:46 am PDT #9873 of 10001
brillig
I keep wondering if I should keep my Tickle Me Elmo or not. He still makes me smile, but it's house-purging time.
Nora Deirdre - Jul 14, 2005 7:40:51 am PDT #9874 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Kate, craigslist is good, and also, you may want to ping vw/Emily. They have something opening up in their apt.
Gudanov - Jul 14, 2005 7:41:34 am PDT #9875 of 10001
Coding and Sleeping
We have a hokey-pokey Elmo, but he is quite passe as far as the kids are concerned.