We always got much better responses from the frat boys next door if I was the one who went to them instead of mr. flea. Also, anger got them angry (helloooo, testosterone) but if you were all polite and quiet and "I don't mean to bother you" their nice rich suburban kid upbringings kicked in and they actually quieted down. Best response, of course, was the time I went over 7 months pregnant. Your FBND may vary.
They should film that story and show it every Christmas.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
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.
flea - May 31, 2009 2:31:57 am PDT #22123 of 30000
information libertarian
Shir - May 31, 2009 2:40:22 am PDT #22124 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
By the time I managed to get the earworm of Norway's Eurovision song out of my head (after only hearing it once, dammit!), the guy in the station next to me has to hear it, loud enough so I will be able to hear it with his headphones on.
The Gods hate me.
I'm thinking about revenge. One that includes Afghan Whigs in it.
Edit: plan failed due to the fact that I'm not planning to deafen myself anytime soon.
Theodosia - May 31, 2009 3:05:37 am PDT #22125 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I have determined that the Spare Cat is not an affection sponge. She is actually an Affection Mugger who is going to have that affection NOW, no matter what your plans at the moment happen to be.
Cashmere - May 31, 2009 4:14:57 am PDT #22126 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Hec, flea's right. JZ might get better results. I'd be tempted to take Matilda over to meet the neighbors the next morning--oh, say at 7 a.m. and introduce them to the cranky toddler with the explanation that if she doesn't get to sleep, this is the result.
I'm glad we don't really have social neighbors. Nobody really seems to entertain around us.
tommyrot - May 31, 2009 4:38:02 am PDT #22127 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I have determined that the Spare Cat is not an affection sponge. She is actually an Affection Mugger who is going to have that affection NOW, no matter what your plans at the moment happen to be.
She must be the twin sister of my cat.
Sheryl - May 31, 2009 4:39:57 am PDT #22128 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Looks like a lovely day, great for going to the Washington Folk Fest.
tommyrot - May 31, 2009 4:42:51 am PDT #22129 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Looks like a lovely day here too (but it's cool here by the lake). I am at the same cafe as yesterday, except I'm getting steak and eggs today.
Jesse - May 31, 2009 4:53:11 am PDT #22130 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh, related to recent conversations, I saw my old boss from grad school yesterday, and he totally hugged me. I would not have gone that way, but I also don't dislike him, so of course I hugged back.
Kat - May 31, 2009 5:05:00 am PDT #22131 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Prom was a very huggy event. I generally feel like I-end-here-you-end-there don't touch me. But I couldn't be a hug-rejector either.
I have put Yo Gabba Gabba on the itouch and Noah is so happy to get Gabba on demand now. Sigh. I feel like an enabler.
Jesse - May 31, 2009 5:19:21 am PDT #22132 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I have strong-armed certain people, but only in extreme circumstances.
I'm pretty sure I just saw this woman on an episode of Cash Cab: [link]