Pumping one's gas was a bit of a feminist issue when I was in high school. It was still something ladies didn't do in BR in the 80s. There was a book, even, Real Women Pump Gas. So having someone else do it always gives me a moment of confusion.
That's the thrill of living in the Hellmouth! There's a veritable cornucopia of fiends and devils and ghouls to engage ... Pardon me for finding the glass half-full.
Giles ,'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.
-t - Jul 02, 2009 6:11:36 am PDT #27023 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
tommyrot - Jul 02, 2009 6:19:31 am PDT #27024 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 just went to McDonnalds to get coffee. There was a 1910 Model T Ford in the parking lot that had been converted to run on batteries. I noticed a pretty brass plaque on the dash that said, "This vehicle has 1910 suspension and brakes. Drive carefully."
Heh. My 1959 Lincoln has four wheel drum brakes. Drum brakes are prone to fading after heavy use - I've had that happen while driving in heavy traffic. (The Model T has cable-activated drum brakes instead of hydraulic.)
DavidS - Jul 02, 2009 6:28:29 am PDT #27025 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
There was a book, even, Real Women Pump Gas.
Actually the title was Real Women Don't Pump Gas.
It was an unofficial followup to Real Men Don't Eat Quiche.
Tom Scola - Jul 02, 2009 6:30:03 am PDT #27026 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
The Model T sounds like it was more bicycle than car.
tommyrot - Jul 02, 2009 6:33:04 am PDT #27027 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.
Wondering where Rachel Maddow's been all week?
While Executive Producer Bill Wolff's wife Alison Stewart has filled in, Rachel's been on vacation fishing in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod's Nelson's Bait and Tackle shop reported that Rachel joined them for a trip on the fishing boat the Beth Ann last weekend, and Thursday morning she tweeted a photo with a prize catch (see below for full version).
"Have caught all fish in sea. Sorry! Ready to think politics again soon," she wrote.
That is a pretty big fish she caught....
Polter-Cow - Jul 02, 2009 6:36:08 am PDT #27028 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Rachel's been on vacation fishing in Massachusetts.
That is not as wild as Argentina.
Calli - Jul 02, 2009 6:40:00 am PDT #27029 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Did you know that your trickling motivation sounds surprisingly similar to a crying baby who's pooped his pants?
Huh. No, I didn't. As long as it smells different, that's fine.
-t - Jul 02, 2009 6:45:49 am PDT #27030 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Actually the title was Real Women Don't Pump Gas.
Right, yes. That's what I was thinking, but somehow didn't type...
It was an unofficial followup to Real Men Don't Eat Quiche.
Yes, exactly! There was a flood of those tiny pamphlet books after that.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 02, 2009 6:47:32 am PDT #27031 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Again, thanks for the birthday happies. I did decide to blow off going up to Maine, at least for today. And, lo-and-behold, it seems to have stopped raining. Which will probably last until about halfway through where ever I try to go later.
Yep, I'm being lazy. I think I get to today.
tommyrot - Jul 02, 2009 6:51:29 am PDT #27032 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'm bored. And there seems to be far fewer blog posts today, pro'lly because of the upcoming holiday weekend.