Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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.


Jesse - Jan 21, 2010 8:57:48 am PST #3230 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Can you get those pads, Lisa?

I just saw a really interesting job posting at Partners in Health -- that I'm totally not qualified for. Ah well.


Polter-Cow - Jan 21, 2010 9:04:42 am PST #3231 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Have you watched The Guild? Because, wow. I've totally got her picture up on the door of my mental locker.

And she's totally hot in her Codex costume. I'm looking forward to the comic. The covers look awesome. I'll actually be buying the single issues! To support them. Because I am Felicia Day's bitch.


lisah - Jan 21, 2010 9:07:04 am PST #3232 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate

Can you get those pads, Lisa?

Maybe that's what I need. Really I just want my old glasses back but they were not up for a new set of lenses.


Jesse - Jan 21, 2010 9:08:25 am PST #3233 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

And/or get the earpieces adjusted to hold on to your ears better, not your head? If that makes any sense.

I think pizza was not the best lunch for my semi-unhappy tummy. Ugggg.


beekaytee - Jan 21, 2010 9:14:11 am PST #3234 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

We use GoToMeeting at my job for online sharing, but I think then we still use our regular conference calling company as well

Thanks Jesse. I'm looking into Goto but may end up using email/conference calls until it is determined that people are dedicated to the virtual meeting format. (they love their wine!) If so, I might hit up the org for a subscription fee.

I tried emigrating to NZ a few years ago and ended up being one point short. My attempts to trade my education and enthusiasm for a job offer were met with a deafening silence. I had one nibble but, in the end, the mandatory quarantine for Bartleby killed the deal. I totally understand the need for rigid rules...and I suspect they were pretty sick of Bushugees...but I couldn't do it.

organize a clothing swap/lending scheme.

Do eeeet! I've been an active participant in two clothing swap groups (roughly 3 per year) for about 8 years. It's perfect. I have clothes I'd never tried otherwise and have sent things I liked/don't wear anymore to folks who really appreciate them. Plus, one of our number lives in an apartment building in town with a large low-income population. We take the leftovers there, rather than supporting the third party sell, rather than donate, community.

I have a great set of time-tested 'rules' which was created by the founder of the group I now host. I can e-them, if you'd like a template.


msbelle - Jan 21, 2010 9:14:26 am PST #3235 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I am happy I chose a panini rather than McDs, but the panini was a little too spicy for my chapped lips.


lisah - Jan 21, 2010 9:17:10 am PST #3236 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate

I got two pair of pants that fit at a clothing swap last year. That's more than I've found together at one time in a store in a million years!


JenP - Jan 21, 2010 9:18:10 am PST #3237 of 30001

In a broad sense, I just think we're an empire in decline, and probably at this point further decline is inevitable.

A friend and I just had this discussion. While we were in Vegas. Erm.

Strega - no worries, mang! Just making sure I hadn't sounded actually dismissive of the reason behind the BBC' s persecution of me my not being able to procrastinate w/ Dr. Who clips.


Calli - Jan 21, 2010 9:23:05 am PST #3238 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

My (somewhat more realistic) fantasy is to get a sailboat. Then if things get really bad here I can flee to Canada in it.

I'm three weeks into ground training for my private pilot license. And while it wasn't the initial reason behind it, a fast getaway might be doable if the NC militias decide to take out my wee hippie enclave in the name of god and men's rights and whatever else they're on about.


tommyrot - Jan 21, 2010 9:25:00 am PST #3239 of 30001
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 three weeks into ground training for my private pilot license.

Cool! Are you getting the Sportsman license or the regular one?

eta: The Sportsman license is new. You need less training to get it, but you're limited to simpler, slower planes and you can't fly into busy airspace or something....