I don't know if this is a spoiler or not but Grissom looks pastey ill next to Jack. And I'm pro-pastey due to sun damage.

I sincerely wish high school or college had a req class on dealing with insurance and bennies and all that shit. My parents' plans (while I was under them) were very traditional and easy to get. They aren't anymore, and they weren't when I entered the system. And I probably made a fuckload of mistakes.

I still haven't worn the ballgown skirt I bought with Kat, ita, and Lori. That's how little I need pretty dresses.

Heh. I haven't worn mine either. I really want to, but it keeps feeling a tad too much.

I wonder if I could get away with it for the holiday party...

But, DAMN, do I want a vinyl ballgown...Jilli, if you happen to stumble upon one in your perambulation, I could just chalk it up to the midlife crisis (what a lovely catchall). It might be a different kind of too much for the krav holiday party, but I'm all about one kind of too much or another.

I wonder if I could get away with it for the holiday party...

YES.

Ah shit, I was going to bed at 10 tonight. Oh well. G'night!

I have that. Works better with petticoats. And comfier than you'd expect for a vinyl ballgown too.

FTR, nobody gives a fat damn if Cass is comfortable or not when she wears it. And the inconvenient drool wipes right off.

But, DAMN, do I want a vinyl ballgown...Jilli, if you happen to stumble upon one in your perambulation, I could just chalk it up to the midlife crisis (what a lovely catchall).

I know of at least two different stores I hit regularly that I should be able to find them at for under $50. What size should I look for? And I'm assuming classic black vinyl, not red?

YES.

I will think on it. Requires a simple and pretty top.

What size should I look for?

Six, I guess. My rib cage is pretty small, but the breasts are not. Lacing like in that one above should accomodate both just fine.

And I'm assuming classic black vinyl, not red?

Yes! Thanks.

The new version of internet shopping, Buffista-style! I love it!

sarameg, I saw someone wearing a t-shirt that said "Pale is the new Tan" and wanted one.

Fred Pete, I hope Teddy continues to improve!

shrift, congratulations on a good interview with bonus porn!

sarameg, my gold crown was about $850 a year ago in CA. I don't know what material you'll be using, but the price of gold has gone up quite a bit lately and that may affect the cost.

The new house starts to get some insulation today, and the painters might start tomorrow -- they might change their plans when they hear the new boiler hasn't been installed and it is supposed to be cold and rainy so they won't have heat. I think we've written more checks in the past two weeks than we wrote all of last year.

Bah. Someone broke some windows at our office last night. I have broken glass all over my desk and chair and whatnot. The police are coming to investigate. Doesn't look like anyone tried to get in or anything.

I'm gonna see if I can score some "Crime Scene" tape from the cops....