Tara: What's so bad about them coming here? Aren't they good guys? I mean, Watchers, that's just like whole other Gileses, right? Buffy: Yes! They're scary and horrible!

'Potential'


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.


quester - Aug 15, 2006 2:10:24 pm PDT #2680 of 5671
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

After reading the last few messages, I'm almost embarassed to ask for any ~ma.

One of my nephew's is in Iraq. Until yesterday we thought he would be ok, his unit had been in northern Iraq in the Kurdish area and lately has been in Kuwait awaiting transport back to their base in Alaska. Then he was going to get out altogether.

Now, his unit has been diverted to Bagdad(!!!). So I'd ask for some saftey-keep-your-head-down ~ma for him, some strength for his mother, and some calmness for me so that I don't ram the next car I see that has a Bush/Cheney sticker on it and I don't go ballistic on the few Republican I work with.

Thanks,

Toni aka quester


Pix - Aug 15, 2006 11:42:53 pm PDT #2681 of 5671
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

The Aussie is coming! The Aussie is coming!

As you know, our beloved billytea will be visiting our fair country for several weeks. He begins his journey by arriving in LA this Thursday morning, and he heads towards the Pacific NW on Monday.

Anyone in SoCal who'd like to join a group of us as we head down to the San Diego Zoo and/or Wild Animal Park with him this Sunday, drop me a line or discuss in F2F. If you have other plans or ideas or would like to steal him away, that's fine too. I don't think he'll have a cell phone, so you can email or call me. Or just take it to F2F. Whatever works.

I sent out a quick email to localistas whose emails I had handy. If you're local and want to be involved but didn't get my email, let me know.


Frankenbuddha - Aug 16, 2006 4:21:17 am PDT #2682 of 5671
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Will be going dark until next week as I'm off to enjoy this unbelievably nice August in Maine. Must be the puppy days right now or something, but it's the damndest weather I've seen in this part of the year (usually if it's less than 80F on a regular basis it's because we're getting rained on).


Pix - Aug 16, 2006 3:53:11 pm PDT #2683 of 5671
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Pix - Aug 16, 2006 7:19:35 pm PDT #2684 of 5671
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Thanks. Nebbermind.


Kat - Aug 16, 2006 10:05:29 pm PDT #2685 of 5671
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

If any of you have a moment, would you mind reading and commenting on this blurb about women and traditionally male-dominated sports. Thanks.

eta fixed a setting thing so comments are now possible. der. am stupid.


Trudy Booth - Aug 17, 2006 6:06:03 am PDT #2686 of 5671
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Our dear Billytea will be in NYC on August 28th and 29th.

Time to get festive, AUZZIE STYLE!


Pix - Aug 19, 2006 9:31:04 am PDT #2687 of 5671
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Fay - Aug 19, 2006 11:29:27 am PDT #2688 of 5671
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.

Hey there! Have been dark for several days and will continue to be for the next week, most likely, but am in Bangkok safely and all seems to be well. V. well, in fact. Cat Daniel arrived with absolutely no bother and is in a cattery at present - hopefully by end of week I shall have a flat, but am presently residing in swanky 5 star hotel. Yay!

Also, is my 33rd birthday today (20th August) and I have just welcomed it in by clubbing my socks off in Patpong, with various coworkers. Which is a bit of a tangent, but anyway - yes, dark, but will hopefully be back soon.

(also somewhat pissed at present, as is half past three on my natal day and am full of vodka. apologies for any infelicities in preceding post)


Sean K - Aug 20, 2006 9:27:18 pm PDT #2689 of 5671
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

........

I have never been more grateful or humble. I have no words.

Thank you is not enough. I don't know who contributed, and I don't care. You are all some of the most incredible people I have ever known.

For an update: S is improving, and may be home soon, but long term, we have a number of very serious things we need to think about and make happen, if we can.

Again, thank you all. I.....

No words.