Robin, I know you didn't ask for advice, but has your nephew considered ROTC? It may not solve the basic disconnect, but would (1) get him a college education, (2) let him enter as an officer, and (3) delay entry for four years, during which things may change for the better (or, admittedly, the worse).
Nandi: I ain't her. Mal: Only people in this room is you and me.
'Heart Of Gold'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Fred Pete - Jun 01, 2006 3:42:45 am PDT #2323 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
Katerina Bee - Jun 01, 2006 11:28:10 am PDT #2324 of 10002
Herding cats for fun
(whew) Finally reached the end of the F2F post. Go me.
Saw the vids and the pretty pictures and laughed at all the snark. Now I miss all my distant friends terribly. I do wish Jilli could work Apparation or Miracleman could get his transporter going. Then we could all be fabulous at the drop of a hat and fight crime, too.
aurelia - Jun 01, 2006 3:12:53 pm PDT #2325 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Chicago'istas/Midwest List, I sent an e-mail re: welcoming Shrift that doesn't seem to be going through so I'll just post it here:
It looks like Saturday is the consensus.
There hasn't seemed to be much of a preference on location, so while I love the Heartland Cafe may I suggest we go to Sizzle? [link] [link] If for no other reason than the Granville el stop is not nearly as sketchy as the Morse stop.
The 2nd link has a map. Sizzle is on Broadway, just south of Granville (just around the corner from the Granville Redline stop). For those driving, there is usually parking available along Broadway. I wouldn't risk parking in the Osco lot. Side streets have varying permit regulations - some restrict night/weekend, some restrict work hours - so be sure to read the signs.
What time shall we say? Around 7pm?
SailAweigh - Jun 01, 2006 3:23:12 pm PDT #2326 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Count me in, aurelia. I'd been waiting to find out if I had to work on Saturday or not what I would put my bid in for. Turns out I am working Saturday, so it works out well. I'd love to try Sizzle, the idea of a tasting menu tickles my fancy because I'm so wishy-washy on choosing things at a new resteraunt.
aurelia - Jun 01, 2006 4:09:21 pm PDT #2327 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Sail, do you want to crash at my place instead of doing another whirlwiind round trip?
SailAweigh - Jun 01, 2006 4:11:35 pm PDT #2328 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
That would be awesome! Thank you, aurelia, I'd love to.
Kathy A - Jun 01, 2006 4:16:04 pm PDT #2329 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Damn, I wish I could join you guys! This fall, definitely; before then, not so much.
aurelia - Jun 01, 2006 4:35:34 pm PDT #2330 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
We'll miss you, Kathy!
Sail, hopefully my e-mail will be working tomorrow. If not, I'll make sure you get my cell #.
SailAweigh - Jun 01, 2006 4:39:19 pm PDT #2331 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Sounds good. Can you send your address, too? You gave it to me a long time ago and I'm not sure I have it on this computer.
tommyrot - Jun 01, 2006 4:45:58 pm PDT #2332 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Chicago'istas/Midwest List, I sent an e-mail re: welcoming Shrift that doesn't seem to be going through so I'll just post it here:
Just a quick note - did you send your email from the account that you receive the mailing list on? If not, it'll be blocked as spam.