It used to be no big deal to get on our roof and it was covered in gravel. The new house (they've now lived in it longer than the old house, but whatever) has shingles, but more of a pitch, so I hated having to go up there.
Tired, again.
Wash: Well, I wash my hands of it. It's a hopeless case. I'll read a nice poem at the funeral. Something with imagery. Zoe: You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay. Wash: Oh, no, I'm starting to like this poetry idea now. Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now she's all corpsified and gross...
'Shindig'
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.
sarameg - Feb 09, 2009 11:58:54 am PST #5790 of 30000
Burrell - Feb 09, 2009 12:13:17 pm PST #5791 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Roof isn't high, so being ON it isn't scary. Climbing up the rickety ladder is the part that makes me the woozy.
JenP - Feb 09, 2009 12:20:13 pm PST #5792 of 30000
I have never been on a roof. Well, a slanty house-roof. Buildings with flat roofs, yes, but that's a whole other vibe.
Ginger - Feb 09, 2009 12:36:46 pm PST #5793 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I gave up climbing on the roof about 10 years ago, when I found I was getting increasingly terrified by the transition from ladder to roof and back. I'm perfectly fine *on* the roof.
brenda m - Feb 09, 2009 12:36:48 pm PST #5794 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Better and better. Now that message has morphed into: "Confidential and Mandatory Team Lead Meeting" at 8:45 tomorrow morning.
Do Not Want.
Kat - Feb 09, 2009 12:39:19 pm PST #5795 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I just scrubbed 1/4 of my classroom floor. I still have the rest to do and no will to do it.
Sheryl - Feb 09, 2009 12:42:18 pm PST #5796 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Happy Birthday Suzi!
I mailed off the application to renew my passport today. Whee.
beekaytee - Feb 09, 2009 12:42:56 pm PST #5797 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
My friend is downsizing her office this week. Massively stressful. I'm excited for her to reach the point where she can enjoy the truth...even without the economic imperative, these changes are going to be really, really good for her and the rest of the staff.
Best I can do is offer moral support and pizza.
eta: what I meant to say is, brenda, I hope the shift is a good one for you.
beekaytee - Feb 09, 2009 12:45:51 pm PST #5798 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Hey, anybody interested in perusing my resume?
I'm interested in hearing about its readability, any editing needs, etc.
Much obliged in advance.
meara - Feb 09, 2009 1:03:22 pm PST #5799 of 30000
Oh gawd, Brenda. Yeesh.
I had my phone interview--luckily, sounds like they're very aware the job description (years of experience) is whack, so that's good. The pay thing came up, and apparently that's ALSO whack, but they're also aware of that, so hopefully something could be worked out. Sounds like a second phone (or possibly in-person) interview may be in my future. Fingers crossed.