Sometimes when I'm sitting in class... You know, I'm not thinking about class, 'cause that would never happen. I think about kissing you. And it's like everything stops. It's like, it's like freeze frame. Willow kissage.

Oz ,'First Date'


Natter 57 Varieties  

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.


sarameg - Mar 24, 2008 5:10:20 pm PDT #7046 of 10001

So, I have a friend with MS diag in the past year. They're thinking about entering a clinical trial and have asked advice. As I know jack shit about that sort of thing, does anyone here know more than jack shit? If so, let me know and I'll email you with the anonymous particulars, as they have good reason to keep it from employers.


Vortex - Mar 24, 2008 5:12:21 pm PDT #7047 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

sara, you may want to email Deb G. She has MS.


sarameg - Mar 24, 2008 5:18:51 pm PDT #7048 of 10001

Well, it is more about the ins and outs of clinical trials and the drugs in the trial, which I suspect Deb avoids.


Strega - Mar 24, 2008 5:24:32 pm PDT #7049 of 10001

D'you reckon that in the 60s when they were making Star Trek that there were all sorts of karate-like chops that render people unconscious but maybe we just haven't discovered them all yet?

I think it's baritsu.


aurelia - Mar 24, 2008 5:31:14 pm PDT #7050 of 10001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Short film about a useless dog. [link]

Hee. Fantastic framing.


javachik - Mar 24, 2008 5:38:11 pm PDT #7051 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.

So, I have a friend with MS diag in the past year. They're thinking about entering a clinical trial and have asked advice. As I know jack shit about that sort of thing, does anyone here know more than jack shit? If so, let me know and I'll email you with the anonymous particulars, as they have good reason to keep it from employers

Meara or I can probably help with any questions about trials, in general.


meara - Mar 24, 2008 5:46:38 pm PDT #7052 of 10001

Yeah, I was about to say, I don't know much about the current state of MS research, but I can certainly talk all about the ins and outs of participating in a clinical trial!! Feel free to email me, or have her email me (yahoo, mearagirl)


tommyrot - Mar 24, 2008 6:07:17 pm PDT #7053 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.

OMG. Another totally cool way to propose to someone - in zero-g! [link]

The picture of her surprised look as they float about in the plane is awesome....

This past weekend I went on a Zero-G flight out of Las Vegas, and was thrilled to see that they use shots of your flight in the training video (I loudly said 'I know her' and then realized that that was, of course, a lie). Thought you'd like to know, it was very cool.

While floating around in no gravity, my boyfriend proposed.

It was great.


sarameg - Mar 24, 2008 6:27:13 pm PDT #7054 of 10001

Aw, thanks. I just sent you what was sent to me. You may have no insights, but I figured I'd toss it to a wider pool ( I have NO insights and this one has been important to me even as we've barely stayed in touch.)


beth b - Mar 24, 2008 8:31:02 pm PDT #7055 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

good news for Monday. I have two friends in their late 50s early 60s - they met about a year ago. As of Sunday they are officially engaged. Over the last year , watching their joy has been amazing. He is happier than I have ever seen him. I am ecstatic.