I got stupid. The money was too good.

Jayne ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.  

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.


Vortex - Aug 01, 2006 5:44:15 am PDT #9638 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I am so tired when it gets this hot. I don't sleep well, so I am just exhausted. On the flip side, I also tend to not eat very much, so that's good.


Fred Pete - Aug 01, 2006 5:48:27 am PDT #9639 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.

Today's forecast highs for both National and Dulles are higher than the current records.


Frankenbuddha - Aug 01, 2006 5:49:52 am PDT #9640 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I'd rather live in Minnesota in winter; you can always put more clothes on.

This is so me, except I'd be moving back to Maine. I figure it's one BIG reason I've never lived outside of New England (Pacific Northwest being the other option, but have never even visited to date).

I think I need to live where there's an ocean somewhere nearby. I don't think any of the Great Lakes would quite be enough.


Cashmere - Aug 01, 2006 5:51:43 am PDT #9641 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.

I'd rather live in Minnesota in winter; you can always put more clothes on.

Yes. My philosophy on heat is that you can only get so naked.


Jessica - Aug 01, 2006 5:52:43 am PDT #9642 of 10002
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

My philosophy on heat is that you can only get so naked.

This. Ideally, my solution would be to move NYC up the coast closer to Maine or NH. As it is, I'll grumpily deal with the summers.


Theodosia - Aug 01, 2006 5:56:37 am PDT #9643 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I don't think any of the Great Lakes would quite be enough.

Having lived in coastal states all my life, I would have thought that would be true, but my times visiting Chicago gave me a much different feeling -- that lake is HYUUUUUUGE, and it isn't even the largest of them.


Dana - Aug 01, 2006 5:56:38 am PDT #9644 of 10002
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

My philosophy on cold is that no amount of clothing will mitigate certain factors, such as a cold nose, a cold face, stupid wind, and the fact that it's fucking cold.

I live in the South for a reason.


bon bon - Aug 01, 2006 5:59:37 am PDT #9645 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

I'm with Dana. Except for the geography. In the summer there's long days and SUNSHINE! But it's a personal thing; I'm way more uncomfortable at 10 degrees Fahrenheit than 110 degrees.


sarameg - Aug 01, 2006 6:03:43 am PDT #9646 of 10002

Yeah, I'm not allowed to move any further north. I'd lose what is left of my mind.


Nutty - Aug 01, 2006 6:08:56 am PDT #9647 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."

In the summer, in northern climes, the days are even longer.

Things I like about summer:

  • lack of itchy wool issue
  • skirts with no tights
  • one does get tired of one's sweaters
  • popsicles
  • open windows/crickets/gardening/actually wanting to be outside
  • gas bill goes way down

Things I hate about summer:

  • shaving
  • I only own 2 pair of shoes that don't require socks, and it's too hot for socks
  • sweating
  • heat-insomnia
  • heat-induced inability to eat anything of substance
  • smoggy ozone taste to the air
  • B.O. among the people with whom I am trapped on public transit

On the whole, I would like it to be autumn most of the year.