The problem with tracking numbers is that one can spend a lot of time looking at the tracking information and thinking, "WTF are they doing?" Something that I need before I can do a lot of other things has been in metro Atlanta since Friday and on a truck wandering about since 5:23 this morning. They're not guaranteeing delivery until tomorrow. I wish I could call the driver and say, "I'll meet you at a Waffle House."
Anya: We should drop a piano on her. It always works for that creepy cartoon rabbit when he's running from that nice man with the speech impediment. Giles: Yes, or perhaps we could paint a convincing fake tunnel on the side of a mountain.
'Touched'
Natter 66: Get Your Kicks.
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.
Ginger - Jul 05, 2010 11:22:56 am PDT #10549 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Pix - Jul 05, 2010 11:45:20 am PDT #10550 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Oh Kate, I am so incredibly sorry. What a tragedy for you, Mark, and his family. My thoughts are with you.
Typo Boy - Jul 05, 2010 11:50:25 am PDT #10551 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Kate that is terrible.
Sue - Jul 05, 2010 11:51:17 am PDT #10552 of 30001
hip deep in pie
Kate, I'm so sorry for your loss. My love you to you, Mark and his family.
Jesse - Jul 05, 2010 11:52:07 am PDT #10553 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh my god, Kate, that's so horrible. I'm so sorry.
Jesse - Jul 05, 2010 11:53:44 am PDT #10554 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
And in other news...
No matter how much culling you do ahead of time, when it comes time to unpack there's loads of "I packed that? Seriously?"
Right??
I just got the most pathetic/cute email from the guy who organized the tour -- they are in a PANIC because they can't figure out how to make books out of their pictures, and everyone thinks I'm a tech wizard (the "benefit" of being 20+ years younger than everyone else....), so I offered to go over and help. Because I am a SAINT.
Beverly - Jul 05, 2010 11:54:19 am PDT #10555 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh Kate, how terrible. Deepest sympathies for Mark, his family, and everyone close to Joey. Strength and peace to all of you.
Polter-Cow - Jul 05, 2010 11:55:33 am PDT #10556 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh God, Kate, that's horrible. I'm so sorry.
Beverly - Jul 05, 2010 12:00:58 pm PDT #10557 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
There's a downside to turning the house you moved out of over to relatives. You know the stuff you *didn't* bring, and the *perfect* spot or use for it in the new house. So you resist and try to find local substitutes or upgrades. But then you wind up arranging to have things mailed. Or worse, shipped, for more than the actual value of the things.
Moral? Sell what you leave behind and make it irretrievable. Man, that Victorian pressback rocker is *haunting* me! My rainstick! The skipole walking sticks! And, and, and...
On the other hand, yes, there are boxes of stuff I'm donating--I brought this, WHY?--not even letting them find temporary shelter in the loft lest they grow roots and refuse to leave.
Nicole - Jul 05, 2010 12:03:02 pm PDT #10558 of 30001
I'm getting the pig!
Kate, I'm so sorry. Coping vibes to all who know / love Mark.