"Yes. It's a convention."
This was the right answer. Maybe not precisely correct, but right.
Welcome to America!
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'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Cass - Jun 18, 2009 12:06:38 pm PDT #2355 of 12706
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Pete, Husband of Jilli - Jun 18, 2009 12:07:06 pm PDT #2356 of 12706
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd
We have had a small lunch, and I -finally - have had caffeine.
I entered the airport at the far end, but it was baggage claim 16 not 60. Seatac ain't that big. Fay's flight was listed as Baggage Claim 1. Color me unamused.
I eventually ended up waiting for Fay at the top of the escalators that ascend from the depth of Passport & Customs Hell™. Fay finally appeared 80 minutes after her flight had landed.
Because of the angle, people's feet would appear before we could see their heads. I recognized Fay just from the knees down (ask me how). I decided to move from the stairs to the barrier and when Fay got to the top of the escalators her thousand yard stare managed to look clean through me. She got accosted by someone directing people to Baggage Claim 1, which she didn't need as she's only packed for three days (yes, I'm looking at you, Jill), and while trying to explain to the person that she didn't need to go to Claim 1, I announced to her that if she wanted to find out where to go "You might want to start by turning around".
And I made Fay jump. And I didn't even try to loom.
ahem...
Traffic was mercifully kind.
And now I have to get some Gothic Charm School stuff done so I can spend the evening with m'peeps.
And, how is it Juliana knew about Plei's BBQ on Saturday morning, and I didn't?
Atropa - Jun 18, 2009 12:13:12 pm PDT #2357 of 12706
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
which she didn't need as she's only packed for three days (yes, I'm looking at you, Jill)
Petticoats! Hats! These things take up a lot of room.
And, how is it Juliana knew about Plei's BBQ on Saturday morning, and I didn't?
Um, I thought you were on the email about it? So I didn't need to tell you? Sorry, my scatterbrain is strong recently.
Trudy Booth - Jun 18, 2009 12:14:11 pm PDT #2358 of 12706
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Looks like the Gray Line will take you to the Monaco for an extra three bucks. [link]
I can live with that. If I can make the 11:00 shuttle (I should if my plane lands on time).
juliana - Jun 18, 2009 12:22:31 pm PDT #2359 of 12706
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
And, how is it Juliana knew about Plei's BBQ on Saturday morning, and I didn't?
BECAUSE I AM SHIVA, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
OR something like that.
DavidS - Jun 18, 2009 12:26:44 pm PDT #2360 of 12706
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
JZ inquires of Jilli or Ple (or anybody else) if they have a tea-length crinoline she can borrow so she won't have to pack one.
Atropa - Jun 18, 2009 12:29:27 pm PDT #2361 of 12706
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
JZ inquires of Jilli or Ple (or anybody else) if they have a tea-length crinoline she can borrow so she won't have to pack one.
Yes. I have a black tea-length crinoline she may borrow.
DavidS - Jun 18, 2009 1:15:10 pm PDT #2362 of 12706
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Yes. I have a black tea-length crinoline she may borrow.
Excellent! One less thing to pack.
Atropa - Jun 18, 2009 1:33:55 pm PDT #2363 of 12706
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I have a snoozing Fay on my sofa. I win. I win SO MUCH.
NoiseDesign - Jun 18, 2009 1:41:50 pm PDT #2364 of 12706
Our wings are not tired
We are checked into our room.