Ha. I'd be dead so many times over.
You and me both, Dana. Glad to know I'm not the only one pushing food safety limits.
Yeah... That went well.
Mal ,'Trash'
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ChiKat - Sep 15, 2008 1:23:44 pm PDT #5669 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Laura - Sep 15, 2008 1:59:53 pm PDT #5670 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Woot! Professor Burrell, well done.
Congrats to Aunty GG.
Gadget_Girl - Sep 15, 2008 2:05:00 pm PDT #5671 of 10001
Just call me "Siouxsie Shunshine".
Feel better ~ma, Omnis!
Stephanie, FWIW, my family lived in Alexandria in the 80's while my Dad worked in the office of the Assistnant Secretary of the Navy. We got down to 1 car and Dad took the Metro to work daily. We lived in the Waynewood subdivision which was filled with families of all ages and good schools (Fairfax County Public Schools). We loved the area.
Thanks for the congrats, Laura!
Vortex - Sep 15, 2008 4:06:55 pm PDT #5672 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Stephanie, you've got lots of people who can tell you about neighborhoods and ease of commute, so you should probably focus on what you need for Ellie and Frisco. We can help with the rest :)
Burrell - Sep 15, 2008 7:08:52 pm PDT #5673 of 10001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Thanks peeps.
Pix - Sep 15, 2008 7:15:32 pm PDT #5674 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Pardon the quick skim, all, but I've not had a spare second to hop online today.
Burrell, WOW! Congrats! That's huge news, and I'm very happy for you.
Happy Birthday, Nora!!! (Sorry I'm a bit late.)
sj, so glad the shower went well.
Stephanie, I have no advice, but I'm excited about you being back in the States!
Omnis, sorry you're sick. As for the kids being walking Petri dishes, I have three words: Age 33--Pneumonia. Seriously.
Beth lots of job ~ma for the DH and a big hug thrown in for good measure.
Congrats on being an auntie, GG!
omnis_audis - Sep 15, 2008 10:36:11 pm PDT #5675 of 10001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Prof. Burrell! That is great news! Congrats!
Happy Aunt-hood GG.
Ya Pix, I remember the Pneumonia. I got nothing to complain about. I'm such a wus when it comes to cold/flu. And of course, over-the-counter meds that relieve symptoms send me to the moon, so I pretty much ignore them. Vitamin C, rest, and Tylenol usually clears it up in a few days.
How's ND's mom? Any progress? Sean... and S?
I'm a little concerned for my former office mate in Houston. He texted just as the storm was past him saying he was ok, just without power, but that was a couple days ago. He didn't respond to text today. Either his cell battery finally died, or he's ignoring me. Hopefully.
vw bug - Sep 16, 2008 2:30:00 am PDT #5676 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Congratulations, Burrell! That is so exciting and well-deserved.
GG! How exciting! Welcome to Auntiehood. It is SO much fun!
WindSparrow - Sep 16, 2008 4:00:33 am PDT #5677 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Professor Burrell! Woo! And might I add, Hoo!
Either his cell battery finally died
Best to hang on to the simplest explanation. This one is all too logical.
Sparky1 - Sep 16, 2008 4:09:14 am PDT #5678 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
You know, it's weird. I want to either a) live in the city, take the subway to work or b) flee to the suburbs and drive my SUV to go get coffee at Starbucks as I take Ellie to music classes. Personally, I'm leaning towards the city this time. i know it's expensive but I've never lived *in* and big city before. Plus, I have issues with Joe and I commuting 1 hour+ each morning and leaving our kids back in suburbia.
I think you'll find that there are in-between places around Washington. My commute on the Red Line is 12 minutes, my DH's is about 20 to downtown and I live in a suburb in my cute bungalow with a 150' deep backyard. I walk by two locally owned coffee houses on my way to the metro, through the historic district.
Although if we were to live in the city, we'd be up on Capitol Hill, I think. We have a friend there who has her daughter in kindergarten this year at one of the public charter schools.
sj, I'm glad you had a good day.
Burrell, congratulations on your professorship!
GG, happy Auntie-day!
Nora, Happy Belated Birthday!
2/3 of our company is now gone, but my cousin is here until tomorrow, and I think we're going to the baseball game tonight. I'm so tired, and I have a class to teach today, so I hope I sound coherent.