Xander: I still don't get why we came here to get info about a killer snot monster. Giles: Because it's a killer snot monster from outer space. I did not say that.

'Never Leave Me'


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.


SailAweigh - Jul 17, 2007 5:57:52 am PDT #2982 of 5671
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

I've got an interview with a company I really want to work for, today. Would everyone be so kind as to send some interview~ma Madison-way at 9am board time? KThanxbye.


SuziQ - Jul 17, 2007 11:40:34 am PDT #2983 of 5671
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I need some Ma~ma.

Mom has an intestinal hernia and will be having surgery sometime in the next couple of weeks. Cause, she needs more medical stuff. Geesh. Meanwhile she is hopped up on pain pills and life at home has taken on a new level of stress.

I did lend her my copy of Vampire People for her reading pleasure.


DCJensen - Jul 17, 2007 8:46:13 pm PDT #2984 of 5671
All is well that ends in pizza.

Today I was driving to work and the Lumina van I got from my mom and her boyfriend apparently blew a piston rod or something on I35W.

Had to have AAA tow it 45 miles to my home, and my boss had to come and pick me up about 5 miles from work, where it had finally rested.

I have to change my insurance back to the Caprice, which has been idle for 9 months, set aside as a project car. I never worked on it.

Andi worked until 9 pm, then drove the 50 miles to pick me up after she got off work. We just got home a bit ago.

Hoo boy.

if anyone has any Car~Ma after the human based ~ma, please send it our way.


Emily - Jul 18, 2007 10:31:24 am PDT #2985 of 5671
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

For familial health reasons that don't need exploring at this juncture, I will be moving to southwestern Virginia within the next month. I hope to drive, but have not yet decided my route (though I very much hope to go by way at least of Ann Arbor, if not Boston).


Trudy Booth - Jul 18, 2007 1:15:57 pm PDT #2986 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

Hey, don't know if this is on the news at all, but there has been a transformer explosion at Grand Central Terminal.

I'm fine. I don't think any of the other New Yorkers would have reason to be there.


meara - Jul 19, 2007 12:18:45 pm PDT #2987 of 5671

As of about 10AM this morning, I am officially unemployed. Shock is in progress, and panic will commence soon. More because there are too many options than not enough, but still! Eep! Applications are being taken regarding where I should move (including "Stay in DC", a position espoused by many RL friends, now-ex-coworkers, and not-girlfriend).


Beverly - Jul 20, 2007 7:55:20 am PDT #2988 of 5671
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Hey guys. I'm having an outpatient thing done on Monday about 9:30. Could I get a few "It's nothing" vibes and some "Don't freak out like a little girl" vibes, please? Thanks.


DavidS - Jul 20, 2007 8:53:08 pm PDT #2989 of 5671
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Heh. Emmett got written up in the Contra Costa Times


Fiona - Jul 22, 2007 5:33:50 am PDT #2990 of 5671

A request for a little bit of ~ma, please. Tomorrow morning, very early (before most of you are in bed tonight, probably), nearly-two-year-old Clara is having an operation to clear her left tear duct, which has bothering her pretty much since birth. The op itself should be pretty straightforward, but it does involve a general anasthetic (ugh), so some strong nerves are needed for us parents also. We leave for the hospital in about an hour.


Beverly - Jul 23, 2007 7:03:08 am PDT #2991 of 5671
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Due to technical problems, the procedure did not take place and is being rescheduled. I'm releasing the ~ma to work on stuff for other people. I may tap it again when I know more, and thanks.