SNOW! We have SNOW. Nearly two inches in about four hours. It's pretty.
Us, too. Though we're predicted to get freezing rain later, which should be tons of fun on top of the unplowed streets.
But I understand. You gave up everything you had to find me. And you found me broken. It's hard for you.
River ,'Safe'
The Crying of Natter 49
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.
Steph L. - Jan 21, 2007 8:48:48 am PST #4613 of 10001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
aurelia - Jan 21, 2007 8:58:05 am PST #4614 of 10001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Anyone have recommendations on which website to monitor for the game? I'll be in tech the whole time.
Jesse - Jan 21, 2007 9:01:06 am PST #4615 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I need to get a serious grip -- I just almost ordered $80 worth of meat.
-t - Jan 21, 2007 9:04:22 am PST #4616 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I usually watch live game stats on nfl.com when I need to watch online, aurelia.
Kathy A - Jan 21, 2007 9:16:09 am PST #4617 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Anyone have recommendations on which website to monitor for the game?
The Tribune does a watch-and-post during the game, Aurelia.
Katie M - Jan 21, 2007 9:23:25 am PST #4618 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Have you started your new job, Katie? How's everything else? Exciting!
Yes, I have! Well, kind of. I went in Tuesday and Wednesday so that I wouldn't get caught in any hiring freeze caused by the new governor coming in, and hey, hiring freeze came down Wednesday afternoon, so I'm glad I did. New Boss said he didn't *think* they would've refused to let me start, since I had an offer letter and all, but... better safe than sorry.
Everything else is basically fine, though I've still got a lot of unpacking to do. Washer/dryer have been purchased, though they won't get here until February 6th, so I'm sorry to say that there's a laundromat in my future. (Sigh.) There is a ridiculous amount of pizza in this part of the state and *nothing else to eat*. (That's an exaggeration, but. Pizza! Everywhere!)
IKEA!
Although I am sure it is a madhouse noon Sundays.
Hey, I could always go during the game... but no. No, I have already spent my lots of money for the day; I'm going to hold off. Besides, I need to get in touch with my friend from NY who I'd talked to about couch-shopping with me.
(I do need to *visit* the IKEA at some point. I hear it's an experience.)
Tom Scola - Jan 21, 2007 9:28:43 am PST #4619 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Try the meatballs!
Topic!Cindy - Jan 21, 2007 9:31:42 am PST #4620 of 10001
What is even happening?
Yes, I have! Well, kind of. I went in Tuesday and Wednesday so that I wouldn't get caught in any hiring freeze caused by the new governor coming in, and hey, hiring freeze came down Wednesday afternoon, so I'm glad I did. New Boss said he didn't *think* they would've refused to let me start, since I had an offer letter and all, but... better safe than sorry.
Whew. Talk about dodging a bullet. I'm glad you made it in, under the wire. They might have ultimately let you in, but it would have been a big dose of stress no one needs.
Everything else is basically fine, though I've still got a lot of unpacking to do. Washer/dryer have been purchased, though they won't get here until February 6th, so I'm sorry to say that there's a laundromat in my future. (Sigh.) There is a ridiculous amount of pizza in this part of the state and *nothing else to eat*. (That's an exaggeration, but. Pizza! Everywhere!)I don't know your area at all. I wish I could recommend some great place for you to try. Work people should be able to give you some pointers.
It's lovely to have you here, even if here doesn't yet feel any more like here than there did.
Scrappy - Jan 21, 2007 9:40:17 am PST #4621 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I was at Ikea yesterday and it was a MADHOUSE. However, our shop-fu was strong. We have a ginormous almost floor to ceiling set of windows which run across one side of out livingroom. Since we are a guest house, the back windows of our neighbors look directly into the room, so we need curtains or it's the Robin and Jason show all the time. Our present curtains were rendered disgusting by the fact that all three animals like to sleep and or rub on them and washing had done no good. We found these net panels at IKEA, on sale for $3 (yes, three bucks per box!!!1!!) per pair and bought 12 boxes. I just put them up and they are all drapey and pretty and yay!
tommyrot - Jan 21, 2007 9:50:22 am PST #4622 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Am watching the Fox pregame thingie... they are showing some special thing on The Saints and New Orleans and Katrina and all that.
Reporter: "How important are The Saints to New Orleans?" (or WTTE)
Player: "I think it's very important - we're talking about a heartbeat."
... followed by the sound of a heartbeat.
WTF?