Man, you just get darker and darker, and the weird thing is, your aura? Beige.

Host ,'Why We Fight'


Natter 55: It's the 55th Natter  

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.


hippocampus - Dec 14, 2007 7:55:12 am PST #7398 of 10001
not your mom's socks.

See also: why I don't have CFL bulbs anywhere near me, despite working for a cleantech practice. (They buzz. And flicker. Even the new ones. I realize I'm oversensitive, but I don't need to be gaslighted by newfangled technology.)

perzactly. Juliana is me. Also, I can tell you if any mid-size to large screen device has been left on but isn't receiving data anywhere in our house without looking. They hum funny. That I can do this drives DH batshit.

eta: Go Shrift!


Frankenbuddha - Dec 14, 2007 7:56:40 am PST #7399 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Also, very late here, but I'd definitely like to add an outraged WTFF?!??! to the whole issue with Kat's employers.


Nutty - Dec 14, 2007 8:00:48 am PST #7400 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."

Also, I can tell you if any mid-size to large screen device has been left on but isn't receiving data anywhere in our house without looking. They hum funny.

They hum at a frequency most people can't hear. Clearly, we are dogs.

On the up side, I fully expect this weird ability to help me predict any earthquakes in my vicinity.


Miracleman - Dec 14, 2007 8:01:00 am PST #7401 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

And this just in - Lt. Reneault is shocked, SHOCKED to find there is gambling going on at Rick's American Cafe.

"Your HGH, sir..."


hippocampus - Dec 14, 2007 8:08:40 am PST #7402 of 10001
not your mom's socks.

Clearly, we are dogs.

clearly. there seem to be a lot more of us than I thought...

I have 20/10 vision - is that dog too?


lisah - Dec 14, 2007 8:13:05 am PST #7403 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate

Can I ask for some gift ideas?

What are some good gifts for a couple with a new baby? Not baby gifts but something they'd appreciate. Both of my brothers' wives are expecting new babies in the next month and, boy, it would make my gift-buying job easier/more cost efficient if a) I could get them each something as a couple rather than one for each brother, one for SiL and b) if I could get both couples basically the same thing.

I thought about movie tix along with an offer to babysit but am blanking on other good ideas.


hippocampus - Dec 14, 2007 8:16:19 am PST #7404 of 10001
not your mom's socks.

I thought about movie tix along with an offer to babysit but am blanking on other good ideas.
this is a great idea.

a girlfriend just gifted another new-baby couple with two merry-maids cleaning gift certificates. That was WAY appreciated.

can you offer to make up a bunch of meals-to-freeze or a TJ's gift basket with emergency rations? We've been living on the frozen chow mein lately.


Gudanov - Dec 14, 2007 8:16:48 am PST #7405 of 10001
Coding and Sleeping

Congrats Shrift!


Allyson - Dec 14, 2007 8:17:56 am PST #7406 of 10001
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

Tonight is my work christmas party.

I am wearing a stupid suit and heels.

BLEH.

Kristen is my date, and there's a Yankee gift exchange.

I purchased a seamonkey aquarium and a set of famous pirate playing cards with a "gold doubloon" that comes with a lead warning.

Waiting for Kristen to tell me which gift she wants to give.


Jesse - Dec 14, 2007 8:21:36 am PST #7407 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

lisah, how about food delivery gift certificates?

I continue to be grateful that my work party is in the afternoon on Monday.