Incredible, yet vaguely disturbing pictures from the opening ceremonies, if you don't mind being spoiled: [link]
Willow: Were there dolphins? Tara: Yes. Many dolphins at the pound. Willow: Was there a camel? Tara: There was the front of a camel. A half-camel.
'Selfless'
Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds
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.
Tom Scola - Aug 08, 2008 7:24:09 am PDT #1756 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
sarameg - Aug 08, 2008 7:28:07 am PDT #1757 of 10003
You know, looking at all those fireworks, I can't help but think so your air quality is crap, so you put on a show that generates clouds of smoke and ash....
§ ita § - Aug 08, 2008 7:31:49 am PDT #1758 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Skipped.
Hello!
Those opening ceremonies pictures are breathtaking. Country went all out and then some. There are small countries that don't have that many people, never mind the gross national product to cover those costs.
Scrappy - Aug 08, 2008 7:42:55 am PDT #1759 of 10003
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Hello, ita!
Had a bad start to the day. Woke up an hour early to find the poodle had pooped in the kitchen. Did I mention this is BIG dog? J heard him walking around during the night for a long time, but thought he was just restless. Um, not so much.
Then, since I was up, I decided to get ready for work. First I weighed myself, to find that my anniversary/birthday week of good eating had resulted in a gain of four lbs. Bleagh.
I stopped for gas on the way to the office and my car would not start again. I had forgotten my cellphone because I Are A Idiot, but someone lent me theirs so I could call AAA. After a long wait, AAA dude came and it was not my battery but my starter. The guy got the car started by the interesting technical method of hitting the starter with a big pipe while I turned the key. I am not kidding.
I drove straight to the garage and dropped it off, then walked to work. Bleagh.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 08, 2008 7:49:56 am PDT #1760 of 10003
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
ita, I hope you are doing well, and that your absence had nothing to do with migraines and/or the ER.
Glamcookie - Aug 08, 2008 7:53:18 am PDT #1761 of 10003
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
Ew, bad start of the day, Scrappy!
I was waiting for the Brinks guy to come replace our alarm battery but have an appt. at 11:30 so called and rescheduled it for tomorrow afternoon. I have a feeling GF is going to be Not Pleased as we'll have to hang around all afternoon until he shows.
Sue - Aug 08, 2008 7:59:55 am PDT #1762 of 10003
hip deep in pie
Dog poop is never a good way to start the day.
tommyrot - Aug 08, 2008 8:04:47 am PDT #1763 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Dog poop is never a good way to start the day.
Or end it.
It kinda' sucks in the middle of the day too....
Kat - Aug 08, 2008 8:07:41 am PDT #1764 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
ita! I am glad you're around...
scrappy, it sounds like you've had a very bad morning.
§ ita § - Aug 08, 2008 8:20:59 am PDT #1765 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
your absence had nothing to do with migraines and/or the ER
Har. We both wish.
Let's just say that I want my mommy. The fact that I get her in a couple weeks almost makes it worse.