Well, I should be more or less back now. I have dial-up at home, but high-speed at school, and I should be able to read in a relatively timely manner. I know lots of people are deserving of punctuation, but the list is quite long, as it's been a while, so I'm just going to put a bowl out. Take what you want.

Debet!!! *pounces*

Raq, I think your HDTV Cooter Pics would make lovely foyer art in your home.

P-C, I think you should go to that convention, for three reasons, to wit: (1) it will convince your mom that you're SERIOUS; (2) you might actually meet someone interesting; and (3) your report of the proceedings will undoubtedly be amusing to read.

I agree with this. Especially points 2 and 3.

I'm in a weird mood today. I don't quite know what it is. Oh, wait! I'm not totally stressed at work. That's new and different. I only worked 8 hours yesterday and will work 7-8 today. I don't have a looming deadline. Huh.

I agree with this. Especially points 2 and 3.

It looks like it's in August, however, which would mean the next chance would be August 2007, by which time I will be congealed and no one will want me.

P-C! You will feel my pain on this, for it is to weep: I do not get G4.

by which time I will be congealed and no one will want me.

If we stir you and keep you in a cold climate, we can triple or more the time until this happens!

You will feel my pain on this, for it is to weep: I do not get G4.

Noooooo!! I have been G4-less all summer. It is sad.

If we stir you and keep you in a cold climate, we can triple or more the time until this happens!

Does "stir you" mean "sex you up"?

Deena, have you thought about adding a sound-proof room?

There are times I've wanted a sound-proof life. Can't afford either, at least not at the moment. Besides, if they set the house on fire I want to know, even if I am on a business call at the time.

Raq, you now have giant HDTV photos of your cooter? You should totally display them in the foyer. Talk about conversation pieces.

Considering your amazing artistic talent, I think you ought to be able to turn them into Georgia O'Keefe style art to amuse your friends and wow your guests.

by which time I will be congealed and no one will want me.

P-C, no such thing! You will be properly seasoned, like marinated, only not for grilling. It's not like you'll be (horror!) 30 by then.

This non-believer does not think you are Craxy

Love the juliana!

Poor non-G4 people. Joe's been on the past few Filter's.

I think I may need to download the XP podcasts afterschool. Maybe next year, I'll get a raise and be able to afford the next package up and get G4, and Bravo, and BBCA.

Unfortunately, no. I'm reading Name of the Rose, and was all proud of myself for noticing the thing with stirring the pig blood. I thought, "Hmmm, that sounds vaguely significant." And then it was! Well, sort of!

Oh, how I love the song I'm currently listening to. Cracks me up.

Country fans, sing it with me, "You had some of the best times you'll never remember with me: Alcohol; Alcohol."