I got as far as 30 I think skipping one or two (after many many restarts), but it is not worth staying up for.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 53: We could just avoid making tortured puns
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.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2007 5:58:12 pm PDT #5512 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Liese S. - Aug 19, 2007 6:06:34 pm PDT #5513 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Hey, I'm in New Mexico, too. Hi, ita's mother! Hope all is well.
We're on vacation, whoo! I love my SO so much. This was his suggestion.
We were originally supposed to have a free timeshare week sometime around this time, but it fell through with scheduling. And we'd gotten crazy busy with the end of the summer, even without building a house yet. So we're getting ready to start back at school this week. He'd popped into my office one day and said, "Let's go to Albuquerque. We can use our free hotel points and bring our own food. We can go to the butterfly pavilion at the botanical garden and hang out at the aquarium. It'll just cost us gas and ticket prices, and we can gain some sanity before we start back in."
I looked at him, and said, "Sure." So here we are! We smuggled a little indoor grill into the hotel room (already equipped with wifi, microwave, fridge and two tvs) and had bratwurst and chips for supper. Tomorrow we're having fajitas (that I made this morning and brought in our cooler). Tomorrow we'll do the garden & aquarium for $7. We're still deciding if we want to stump up the extra $5 for the zoo (spider monkeys!) because the free train between the two isn't running on Mondays. If we don't, we can go to Petroglyph National Monument (free) or to pick raspberries or to the planetarium. We're only here a few days, but I already feel relaxed and happy. I think this was just the ticket!
Yay, vacation!
DavidS - Aug 19, 2007 6:08:31 pm PDT #5514 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am going to be working on a document all night. I hope some of you plan to be here to entertain me when I need to take a break.
I'll be writing on my Dan Hicks article into the wee hours. We should take a 3am coffee break.
lisah - Aug 19, 2007 6:14:15 pm PDT #5515 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
I'll be writing on my Dan Hicks article into the wee hours. We should take a 3am coffee break.
Okay, your topic is way more interesting than mine (unless you find Medicare data access fascinating)!
Are we taking the breat at 3am your time or mine?
And why was it so much easier to stay up all night while I was drunk in Vegas? (oh, wait, I know the answer, I was drunk in Vegas).
Anyway, I think I'm going to take an ice cream and Dr. Who break in a bit.
Cass - Aug 19, 2007 6:17:06 pm PDT #5516 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
We're only here a few days, but I already feel relaxed and happy. I think this was just the ticket!How lovely, Liese! It sounds wonderful and exactly like what you needed.
And I adore Albuquerque. My uncle and uncle-in-law used to live there.
Liese S. - Aug 19, 2007 6:30:26 pm PDT #5517 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yeah, I know not everyone loves it, but we like it. It has the right combination of attractions, natural stuff, shopping, and not terrible traffic. Also, I can drive to it for a few days without worrying about it. We do have some friends here (supporters) we're going to have to avoid, though. It's a secret we're here. Don't tell!
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 19, 2007 6:32:31 pm PDT #5518 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
And why was it so much easier to stay up all night while I was drunk in Vegas? (oh, wait, I know the answer, I was drunk in Vegas)
I'm sure the oxygen they pump into the casinos helped.
§ ita § - Aug 19, 2007 6:34:43 pm PDT #5519 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Looks like all the family is well. So that's good not to worry about.
Cashmere - Aug 19, 2007 6:36:28 pm PDT #5520 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
That's good news, ita. I hope they all stay safe.
Lee - Aug 19, 2007 6:44:06 pm PDT #5521 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I'm so glad, ita.