This is shallow of me, doubtless, but a little generalised -ma would be appreciated right now, if there's any spare, wrt Stupid Travel F*ckUps That May Cost Me Hundred Of Pounds And Are Not My Fault.
The next time you decide to stab me in the back... have the guts to do it to my face.
Mal ,'Ariel'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.
Fay - Aug 19, 2005 4:12:03 pm PDT #2240 of 5671
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
Sheryl - Aug 22, 2005 4:23:24 am PDT #2241 of 5671
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Well, we've moved into the new place. For the most part the move went well, but we've had a bunch of first-worldish problems of varying degrees of annoyance: The phone isn't working, the movers couldn't get the box spring up the stairs(so it's in the dining room until we figure out how to compress it), we're missing a bunch of channels on our cable and the dryer got mashed on route to us, so we have to wait for a replacement.
Glamcookie - Aug 22, 2005 11:57:55 am PDT #2242 of 5671
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
My grandmother is moving from her nursing home to a hospice today. She isn't eating and specified in her will that she doesn't want a feeding tube. Soothing easy passing vibes greatly appreciated.
Atropa - Aug 22, 2005 7:07:58 pm PDT #2243 of 5671
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
If there's any jobma to spare, could it please be sent to me on Tuesday? My first interview of the day (out of 8 or 9) starts at 10AM.
tiggy - Aug 22, 2005 9:47:26 pm PDT #2244 of 5671
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
all spare health~ma y'all have lying around would be appreciated. my aunt is in the hospital tonight after a house fire. she has 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her face, neck, arms and hands. she also has smoke inhalation. they've got her in a medically induced coma while she's intubated to help her breathe.
my sister broke her foot jumping off the deck to run to the neighbors to get a fire extinguisher. so feel better ~ma for her would be appreciated too.
Sheryl - Aug 23, 2005 8:59:49 am PDT #2245 of 5671
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Chicagoistas!
I will be in town from Wed. the 31st through Labor Day attending a mystery convention. Shall we do dinner or something?
askye - Aug 24, 2005 3:27:16 pm PDT #2246 of 5671
Thrive to spite them
Quick request for surgery ~ma for Mom. She's having surgery on her eye, which she wouldn't need if the original surgeons 18 yrs ago had been competent.
She had a detached retina which they "fixed" (very badly, her current surgeon was quite appalled at the work) by using a buckle. Now the buckle is coming a part and they have to remove all the tiny pieces and replace it with a new one. Everything should be fine, but a little extra ~ma is always a good thing.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 25, 2005 6:35:03 am PDT #2247 of 5671
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Going dark until (I'd guess) Monday as I'm in Maine this weekend until Sunday, and doubt I'll catch up until after.
askye - Aug 25, 2005 11:47:32 am PDT #2248 of 5671
Thrive to spite them
Mom called me a bit ago. Her surgery went fine, she was awake through the whole thing (which was weird she says). They weren't able to get all of the bits out, but the doctor thinks she'll be okay, but if she starts having problems again they'll go in and get the rest out.
all the ~ma is released back into the wild.
Polter-Cow - Aug 26, 2005 6:47:22 am PDT #2249 of 5671
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I have a job!!
Okay, so it's selling textbooks at the university bookstore, but it's my first official "real" job ever. The month-long stint as a receptionist at my aunt's dental office doesn't count, since the pay was totally under the table. This one is temporary for about three weeks, but I'm free to go permanent if I want. Job security!
More importantly, however, I have what looks to be a phone interview, even though he never used those words, with the hiring manager for a medical writing position in Kansas City. It's at 3:30 EST. I could use all the spare job-ma there is, in addition to some slow-down-goddammit-ma. Maybe some don't-say-something-stupid-ma. If it goes well, I get to fly down there and fuck up a real interview.
Thanks again to dcp for making it all happen.