Oh, at first it was confusing. Just the idea of computers was like — whoa! I'm eleven hundred years old! I had trouble adjusting to the idea of Lutherans.

Anya ,'Get It Done'


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.


meara - Dec 24, 2007 6:12:06 am PST #9026 of 10001

oh, Allyson, that sucks. Hope they give you magic feel better meds at the ER. Or at least gingerale. Or maybe you'll run into ita there!

I am mostly recovered from last night's migraine, and my sister, BIL, and I are all ensconced on the couch, each with a laptop and wifi. Wheee! Family togetherness at its best. Later we will go to my parents', and experience family togetherness at its worst.


Scrappy - Dec 24, 2007 6:49:58 am PST #9027 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Allyson--my mom and several folks I know have had this and it may not be food poisioning, it may be a particualrly nasty virus that's going around. It's easily treatable, but the sooner the better. Go to the ER!


Tom Scola - Dec 24, 2007 7:36:43 am PST #9028 of 10001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Another hour before I can leave work, and all the Internets have dried up.


meara - Dec 24, 2007 7:45:46 am PST #9029 of 10001

I'm sorry, Tom. (Both that the internets are done, and that you're at work. Both kinda suck)

I made a delicious breakfasty meal, but my brother in law distrusted me in the kitchen the whole time. I know I look and sound much like my sister, but dude, I do manage to feed myself without chopping off fingers, usually. She, OTOH, has never lived on her own (went to college, then moved in with him).

It involved little chopped up fingerling potatoes, onions, red peppers, some random greens, cheese, and eggs. Mmmm.

Now he's making brownies. Mmmmmmmmm.

Later we have to go over to my parents' house. Boo. But there will be presents, yay!


Pix - Dec 24, 2007 7:46:41 am PST #9030 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Allyson, please check in and let us know how you are when you're able. We worry.


tommyrot - Dec 24, 2007 8:11:18 am PST #9031 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Jackson Public, the creator of The Venture Brothers, has a contest. Here is artwork depicting many of the characters who will be appearing in the next season. (Mildly spoilery, as you can see how the characters will be attired.) The contest is this:

1. Which of these characters, if any, does this room actually belong to?

2. There are three famous, non-fictional people in the picture. Name all three.

[link] (You might have to click to get a bigger version).

So for part 2, anybody can play!

I'm guessing the guy in the suit way off to the left is Dick Cavett, but I'm not sure. That's all I got.

Publick's blog post: [link]


Tom Scola - Dec 24, 2007 8:15:26 am PST #9032 of 10001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Yep, that's Dick Cavett. And Sammy David Jr. is in the background.


Scrappy - Dec 24, 2007 8:19:57 am PST #9033 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

My lovely DH just stopped by my office with a cd of Christmas music he burned for me.


Glamcookie - Dec 24, 2007 9:03:42 am PST #9034 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Remember how I gave blood on Saturday? Well I went to a friend's Christmas gathering afterward and was swinging her little baby around, totally forgetting that you aren't supposed to do any lifting after giving blood. I totally almost fainted! Ick! Still, I did get to play with little person.


tiggy - Dec 24, 2007 9:44:00 am PST #9035 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

many sympathies, Allyson. almost my whole household is sick with what we think is bronchitis. i took a hydrocodone with regular old cough syrup to get that cough syrup with codeine home remedy and i've felt like throwing up ever since. hydrocodone + empty stomach = not a good idea.