My mom called late last night to tell me that my grampa passed away.
I don't know when, but I'll be going dark for a few days so I can get back East.
Thanks to everyone who called and emailed and posted support for me and my family.
Oh! I know this one! 'Slaying entails certain sacrifices, blah blah blahbity blah, I'm so stuffy, gimme a scone.'
Buffy ,'Help'
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.
Allyson - Mar 05, 2003 8:42:15 am PST #479 of 5668
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
amych - Mar 06, 2003 12:06:30 pm PST #480 of 5668
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
This is just a drive-by post to thank y'all for the jobma the other day -- it apparently worked, and I have another longish-term temp job at the looniversity starting on Monday.
As always, any jobma I didn't use up is available to the next Buffista who needs it.
Burrell - Mar 06, 2003 3:10:15 pm PST #481 of 5668
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I've been debating when and how to announce this, but I can't think of a good, Buffista-y way to do it.... Besides, it's about time Beep Me had some good news in it.
So I'll just follow in Charisma Carpenter's footsteps and announce something that I think some folks have already guessed. I'm pregnant. We're 4 months along and expecting in August. And we are very happy.
Wolfram - Mar 06, 2003 3:47:13 pm PST #482 of 5668
Visilurking
Thanks to all the jobma vibes, Mrs. Wolfram got the job she interviewed for. It is 5 minutes from our home and more than double her current salary. There should be a link to this site on Monster. Anyway, thanks Buffistas.
Sheryl - Mar 07, 2003 7:20:19 am PST #483 of 5668
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
I'll be dark from mid-day today to (probably) Tuesday morning as I'm going to a convention in San Jose.
DXMachina - Mar 07, 2003 8:58:15 am PST #484 of 5668
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
I just found out that the sister of a former coworker was among the victims of the fire at The Station. She survived, but is still in the hospital, in satisfactory condition with burns on her upper body, arms, head, and face. Her belt was fused to her skin. Vibes for her and the other folks who are recovering from horrific injuries would be appreciated.
Griffyn - Mar 07, 2003 9:55:51 am PST #485 of 5668
A person's concepts should exceed their vocabulary, or what's a metaphor?
Many wishes for a swift recovery, DX.
On a hopefully lighter note, I'm going to be travelling this weekend. Driving the old Beast from Nova Scotia back home to Richmond, VA. On the way I'll be passing through most of the I-95 cities between here and there, but unfortunately I probably won't be stopping (unless someone along the NY/NJ Expressway or Jersey Pike feels like offering a place to rest. Profile email is good) except to sleep along the way. However, I will be in the central/northern VA area with easy access to DC and Baltimore if any Buffistas want to get together in the next month or two. Again, profile addy is the place to send mail for that.
Here's hoping for a safe and uneventful journey.
Aims - Mar 07, 2003 9:58:37 am PST #486 of 5668
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Well, the Apocalypse has come.
I have found out through the company website that I am going to be terminated today.
Thanks for all the good vibes.
Am-Chau Yarkona - Mar 07, 2003 10:01:22 am PST #487 of 5668
I bop to Wittgenstein. -- Nutty
Gandalfe - Mar 07, 2003 10:46:00 am PST #488 of 5668
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.