How's it sit? Pretty cunning, don'tchya think?

Jayne ,'The Message'


Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


DavidS - May 08, 2010 8:24:37 am PDT #28239 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Dayum, that was a good orange.

They had them out at Andronico's advertising them as "the sweetest oranges you'll ever taste" by some local grower, T.J. (I think that's it) Wilson (definitely Wilson).

Anyway: truth in advertising.


DavidS - May 08, 2010 8:25:16 am PDT #28240 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Sorry, Pix. Time to invest in more audiobooks?


Pix - May 08, 2010 8:29:04 am PDT #28241 of 30001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

I'm going to have no life outside of school and driving anymore. It already takes me an hour each way, but now I will have to get up around 5, and in the afternoon...well yeah. The trip home may take me upwards of 2-3 hours, and I'll have to go to bed a couple of hours after I get home. I may have to resign to seek a new job even if I don't get the one I applied to. That's a scary prospect, but I honestly don't know if I have a choice.


DavidS - May 08, 2010 8:35:29 am PDT #28242 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I may have to resign to seek a new job even if I don't get the one I applied to.

I wouldn't do that in this economy.


Pix - May 08, 2010 8:37:50 am PDT #28243 of 30001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Spending 5 plus hours a day in my car is not an option for me. I've dealt with 2-3 hours for five years, and I know my limits.


Barb - May 08, 2010 8:38:51 am PDT #28244 of 30001
“Not dead yet!”

It is a scary prospect, Pix, but beyond the time constraints, how much are you spending on gas, not to mention the wear and tear on your car? I can't say I blame you for considering resignation as a viable possibility, regardless of the fear factor.

I wish I had a suggestion for you, but I have lots of good thoughts.


msbelle - May 08, 2010 9:02:53 am PDT #28245 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I just found two of mac's toys that had been "lost" for months. Also found my missing Netflix movie. YAY. Of course, I had packed them away, so it's my own fault. still missing one Batman toy and a library card.

Off to the PO with an ebay box. STUFF OUT!


javachik - May 08, 2010 9:11:07 am PDT #28246 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.

Msbelle, so wonderful to hear about Mac's progress!!!

Pix, you're right. That commute is untenable. I really hope you won't have to endure it.


megan walker - May 08, 2010 9:12:46 am PDT #28247 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

That's horrible Pix.

If you are really considering options, and that's an accurate estimate, I would suggest doing a quick calculation to see how much this effectively reduces your hourly wage. For example, if I had to add 10 hours weekly to my commute, it would mean my pay was being reduced by (roughly) 20%.


Pix - May 08, 2010 9:15:21 am PDT #28248 of 30001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Well I get to find out how bad it really is starting Monday, and I have until this Friday to let my school know if I'm renewing my contract or not. Maybe by some miracle it won't be as bad as I think. But I really don't see how that's going to be possible.