The first time somebody I knew told me they would fix something by "nigger-rigging" it I thought I would die.
Oh, gods. I forgot about that term.
Yeah, that was a phrase used in my childhood, too. Ugh.
All right, yes, date and shop and hang out and go to school and save the world from unspeakable demons. You know, I wanna do girlie stuff!
Buffy ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Spike's Bitches 28: For the Safety of Puppies...and Christmas!
[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.
Steph L. - Dec 23, 2005 8:05:42 pm PST #1468 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Spidra Webster - Dec 23, 2005 8:09:22 pm PST #1469 of 10001
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.
I'm glad I grew up completely ignorant of those terms. I've never heard them before.
erikaj - Dec 23, 2005 8:17:34 pm PST #1470 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I was such a chicken, too. I didn't say anything.
Laura - Dec 23, 2005 8:32:44 pm PST #1471 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
When I was a child I heard the term used for Brazil nuts, and in eany meany miney mo. I really don't think the adults thought of it as a bad word. In the 60s the adults in my world got all enlightened and stopped saying it. A few years later as an adult in the early 70s a guy I worked with said it in a derogatory manner and I was young and brave enough to inform him that he was not allowed to speak like that around me.
My fingers and feet are tired. I wrapped stuff all day long. So much for thinking that getting people several little things instead of one big thing was a good plan. Also, I have too many family members. Mom thinks that we should just contribute to a worthy cause next year instead of doing presents for the adults and get them something on their birthday instead. Good plan Mom. We hope to sell it to the rest of the crew.
eta: stuff doesn't look like it's spelled right and I am too tired to check. Bed time for me now.
sj - Dec 23, 2005 9:03:15 pm PST #1472 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Daniel}}} {{{Kristin}}} {{{Frank}}} {{{Fay}}}
My friend Tal just spent over 4 hours sitting and chatting with me while I wrapped Christmas presents. I don't think I could have gotten it all done without her, but they're all done. Tomorrow, I'm going to make a few bows and finally bake those brownies. So tired now.
Glamcookie - Dec 23, 2005 9:30:08 pm PST #1473 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Um, hi guys! Happy holidays and everything. Hope all are well.
Cashmere - Dec 23, 2005 11:18:14 pm PST #1474 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
The thing that really kills me for Daniel is that I have two backward ass, ignorant, racist brothers in law that still use the word nigger in conversation. I've just recently had to remind one to NOT use the word in my presence (well, actually I heard him say it while I was on the phone with my sister but I still pointed that out to him).
These asswipes still have good jobs.
Why the world is this unfair is beyond my ken. Really.
Topic!Cindy - Dec 23, 2005 11:29:09 pm PST #1475 of 10001
What is even happening?
Poor Cashmere, I always see you posting or LJing now, when I wake up at ass o'clock in the morning. Is it Owen, bladder, the esophagus of fire, or just some other pregnancy joy?
I would tell 2005 to kiss my ass, but 2005 is unworthy of my ass. 2005 can go kiss Tom Delay's indicted ass, is what it can kiss.Coffee. On my monitor. But apparently Kristin beat me to it.
And I'm saying that, with some sheepishness, as someone who is suddenly greatful that all that happened to me today was getting my car stolen.
Frank, we just totaled ours (nobody was hurt) in Maine, earlier this month. What took you so long? Have you lost that sockpuppet feeling? Seriously, I'm very sorry about your car.
The first time somebody I knew told me they would fix something by "nigger-rigging" it I thought I would die.I've never heard that (or the name for Brazil nuts) until this conversation. I have heard Gerry-rigging, though (not jury-rigging, Gerry, and the G is soft, for German).
Cashmere - Dec 23, 2005 11:37:17 pm PST #1476 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
when I wake up at ass o'clock in the morning. Is it Owen, bladder, the esophagus of fire, or just some other pregnancy joy?
Owen woke up this morning for some reason. Oh, yeah, his father took him shopping yesterday, skipped the nap and he went to bed at 7:30 p.m.--resulting in today's early wake up call.
I was already awake, however. My sister called--my uncle finally passed away.
We're both drinking some chocolate milk right now.
Topic!Cindy - Dec 23, 2005 11:56:04 pm PST #1477 of 10001
What is even happening?
I was already awake, however. My sister called--my uncle finally passed away.Oh Cashmere, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope his passing was peaceful.
How are your cousin and her baby doing?
We're both drinking some chocolate milk right now.
It may not solve problems more complex than thirst, but chocolate milk sure helps me remember there's good in the world, when I need reminding.