but names on boards are not things to ever be said outloud - only in one's head. (unless your using your real name, natch)
You mean I can't insist that the voices in your head say meh-gan (megan walker), but mee-gan (Megan E.) can?!?
Here is your cup of coffee. Brewed from the finest Colombian lighter fluid.
Xander ,'Chosen'
Natter 58: Let's call Venezuela!
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.
megan walker - Apr 14, 2008 3:50:22 pm PDT #1774 of 10001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Jessica - Apr 14, 2008 3:54:15 pm PDT #1775 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Also Amtrak anywhere but the northeast has an ontime arrival rate so poor it makes the airlines look downright punctual.
So, given the state of Amtrak in the Northeast, that's roughly equivalent to saying you have a very good chance of your train arriving on it's scheduled day.
(That said, I do prefer the train to flying if I'm just going to Boston or DC because even though it's more expensive, I save on taxi fare so it evens out. And the trip itself is just so much more pleasant. But driving is my favorite.)
NoiseDesign - Apr 14, 2008 3:59:45 pm PDT #1776 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
that's roughly equivalent to saying you have a very good chance of your train arriving on it's scheduled day.
Well, the line that runs down the Pacific Coast has been known to run upwards of 20 hours late, so yeah, pretty much.
Jesse - Apr 14, 2008 4:02:47 pm PDT #1777 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
On the other hand, you could do a veg puree (which I'm certain will freeze brilliantly) and then add the cream only when you reheat it later.
Good one, thanks.
sarameg - Apr 14, 2008 4:05:25 pm PDT #1778 of 10001
I like taking the train up to NYC, because I like the view. Given parking fees at airport vs train station, the hour+ earlier I have to be at the airport vs 15 minutes early, the drivetime to the airport vs station, the travel time is about the same. Oh, and no stupid security lines. Often a little more than bargain fares, but requires less lead purchase time.
OTOH, I can end up standing part of the trip if it is a holiday and god forbid track maintenance.
But rail travel in this country is pretty lame, for all that it could be. I LIKE trains. It was bliss taking them all over Europe. Especially the one I took from Vienna to Feltkirchen im Karten, which was all alpine and period and shit.
I'm scared of the chinese buses, which are probably the best deal all around. Except when they are asshats.
bon bon - Apr 14, 2008 4:19:29 pm PDT #1779 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
(That said, I do prefer the train to flying if I'm just going to Boston or DC because even though it's more expensive, I save on taxi fare so it evens out. And the trip itself is just so much more pleasant.
Yes, this. Given travel time and security time, the trip length evens out, and there's lots more room, wireless access, and better view.
Allyson - Apr 14, 2008 4:22:16 pm PDT #1780 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
Can someone explain this Harry Potter Lexicon thing to me? From the JKR standpoint looks like:
Lexicon = entirety of all Harry Potter Books in alphabetical order
Is this what it is, or is it like, a lexicon. You know, a lexicon?
Kat - Apr 14, 2008 4:32:07 pm PDT #1781 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
So, as of May 21, my contract to work as a coach is terminated. Mine and the other 30 employed by my employer. Apparently the school district took the old contract (which ended June 30), crossed out the end date and wrote in May 21.
amych - Apr 14, 2008 4:33:41 pm PDT #1782 of 10001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Crap, Kat. That just sucks in so many ways. I'm really sorry.
Hil R. - Apr 14, 2008 4:34:56 pm PDT #1783 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
So, given the state of Amtrak in the Northeast, that's roughly equivalent to saying you have a very good chance of your train arriving on it's scheduled day.
I've taken Amtrak up and down the East coast (well, between DC and NYC) at least four or five times a year for the past five years, and only once been more than half an hour late. It's gotten a whole lot better since they switched to all reserved trains. (Not assigned seating, but they'll only sell as many tickets as they have seats. They used to sell "unreserved" tickets, which pretty much meant they'd throw on as many people as they could, and good luck getting a seat, but since they stopped that, the service has improved a lot.)