I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


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.


Barb - Aug 11, 2008 3:59:37 am PDT #2442 of 10003
“Not dead yet!”

(And you notice how as soon as they're out of the water that guys pull the tops down? So I'm thinking - also uncomfortable.)

I've been wondering though if Michael Phelps isn't a bit of an exhibitionist because seriously, his always seems to go further down than anyone else's. And I was screaming at the cameraman when they were showing the reactions of the team during the replay, "Pull back to Cleveland, please!" because really, no ass, no matter how fit, looks good just this side of plumber land and bouncing up and down to boot. Not that I'm blaming Phelps for being excited, but really, the cameraman should've exhibited a little restraint.


Consuela - Aug 11, 2008 4:44:14 am PDT #2443 of 10003
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

ita: if you choose not to take Nilly's offer, consider Thailand. Krabi province--not Phuket, which is horribly overdeveloped, but Cape Phra Nang, which is somewhat more rural, with bungalow complexes under the coconut palms. Rock-climbing, snorkling, gorgeous white sand beaches, kayaking. It's really beautiful and pretty cheap -- or at least it was 10 years ago when I was there. Another option is the islands: Ko Phi Phi on the west coast, or Ko Samui on the east.

Winter is the high season, but I think the monsoon is probably over by now...


Jesse - Aug 11, 2008 4:47:32 am PDT #2444 of 10003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Brenda, I hope your dad is OK.


Aims - Aug 11, 2008 4:54:42 am PDT #2445 of 10003
Shit's all sorts of different now.

Many vibes to your dad, brenda!


Nora Deirdre - Aug 11, 2008 5:03:53 am PDT #2446 of 10003
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Yikes, Brenda- I hope your dad is OK. ~ma to you all, I know it's been a tough time lately.

Belated happies to Aimee! Hope it was a good one. Sorry about the car crap though. That's no way to spend a birthday!


Nilly - Aug 11, 2008 5:06:03 am PDT #2447 of 10003
Swouncing

ita, um, I'd take Suela's offer over mine.

brenda, lots of hope-it-gets-as-well-as-possible-as-easily-and-quickly-as-possible to your father (and you, of course).

Aims! I wasn't online on your birthday, so happy third-day-of-your-new-age!


Gudanov - Aug 11, 2008 5:13:06 am PDT #2448 of 10003
Coding and Sleeping

Best wishes for your dad Brenda.

Subatomic plush toys, cool!

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Gudanov - Aug 11, 2008 5:18:31 am PDT #2449 of 10003
Coding and Sleeping

I am, however, disappointed that the plush nucleons are not zippered covers that contain little up and down plush quarks.


Shir - Aug 11, 2008 5:20:52 am PDT #2450 of 10003
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

The toys are cute.

I found my elementary school huge crush on CouchSurfing (actually, my CSer found him, looking for a hosts).

I'm pretty much shocked. Regardless to that I really, really don't find him attractive now, I hate it when the past sneak up on my like this.

Geez.


Frankenbuddha - Aug 11, 2008 5:23:51 am PDT #2451 of 10003
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Post-weekend catchup, done. Woo. Also gronk.

And timelies!