We're still working on a plan, but so far it involves being sent to prison and becoming somebody's bitch.

Fred ,'Just Rewards (2)'


Natter 47: My Brilliance Is Wasted On You People  

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.


Cashmere - Nov 10, 2006 4:12:31 pm PST #9383 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

My dad is a year older than Ed Bradley. I hate thinking about that kind of mortality.

I'm really sick of Ohio. They are delaying counting the provisional ballots in the Pryce/Kilroy House race so it doesn't disrupt the Ohio State/Michigan football game! WTF? I hate Buckeye football.


sarameg - Nov 10, 2006 4:16:58 pm PST #9384 of 10001

I'm sure my brother's inlaws are pleased. that was really cheap of me. Blame holidays.

My parents are going to live forever, and that's all there is to it. I have been informed by my brother that once the second grandkid has been born, they've fulfilled their genetic destiny. Gotta love my brother.


Sue - Nov 10, 2006 4:20:37 pm PST #9385 of 10001
hip deep in pie

About two years ago, my dad was diagnosed with the same kind of cancer that Ed Bradley had (it's a type of cancer that a lot of old men get), and he's already 15 years older than Ed Bradley. Just not thinking about it.


sarameg - Nov 10, 2006 4:22:08 pm PST #9386 of 10001

NOT THINKING.

Someone mentioned shuttle bathtoys earlier. I've begun contemplating xmas and b-day shopping for the nephew. If these are 4 year old happy making, hook me up?


Sue - Nov 10, 2006 4:22:30 pm PST #9387 of 10001
hip deep in pie

Also, this time last year, I was in New York. I'm totally wishing I was there again.


sarameg - Nov 10, 2006 4:31:24 pm PST #9388 of 10001

This time last year, I was...here. But in 10 days, I'm gonna be in California. Whee! And oh shit, I have a lot to do.


Calli - Nov 10, 2006 4:44:26 pm PST #9389 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Yeah, I heard about Bradley's age and thought, "Gee, my dad's 80—Bradley was so young!" Except, well, not really. However, Dad's informed me that he's going to live until my niece (now 15) gets married, and she's not allowed to do that until she gets her law degree. So there's clearly some breathing room, even if she is all smart and such.


§ ita § - Nov 10, 2006 4:49:02 pm PST #9390 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

My parents talk like they're going to die any day now. This is probably partially to encourage us to breed, but we're old too. And stubborn. And relentlessly unpartnerable.

It's a shame. It's a good line of genes, I swear. As long as I can find some way to neutralise the migraine stuff.


sarameg - Nov 10, 2006 4:51:08 pm PST #9391 of 10001

I firmly believe my parents' genes and philosophy should be continued. Which is why I'm so glad my SIL and brother overcome all forms of birth control! I don't have to do shit and get to play with wee ones.


Cashmere - Nov 10, 2006 4:54:54 pm PST #9392 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Considering the alcoholism and the mental illness that runs in the family, you'd have thought my parents would have been less eager to have grandchildren. Not so.

I can only watch my kids and hope we at least skipped some of the crazier alleles.