Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


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.


ehab - Jul 11, 2010 5:39:09 am PDT #11693 of 30001
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala

I'm appealing to the hive mind here as I know there was a recent conversation about frozen bananas. I threw some ripe bananas in the freezer and pulled one out for a smoothie. It was impossible to get the peel off while still frozen. I ended up microwaving it briefly just to peel it, not ideal for a smoothie.

Do people freeze their bananas pre-peeled?


flea - Jul 11, 2010 5:41:53 am PDT #11694 of 30001
information libertarian

I peel and mash before freezing, because I usually use my frozen bananas in banana bread.


-t - Jul 11, 2010 6:23:55 am PDT #11695 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I freeze my bananas in their skins and then peel with a paring knife while thinking that I should have peeled them before freezing. Typically.


ehab - Jul 11, 2010 6:33:06 am PDT #11696 of 30001
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala

Heh -t that would be my experience too.

It's good to know that they don't turn into some kind of fiendish banana monster when frozen pre-peeled. I think I'll peel and skip the mashing.


Sheryl - Jul 11, 2010 6:42:30 am PDT #11697 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Yesterday we day-tripped Shore Leave, a local, fan-run media con. Decent guests. (Edward James Olmos, Katee Sackoff, Torri Higginson, Kevin Sorbo, Catherine Hicks and Dominic Keating) Attended EJO and Katee Sackoff's talks, and a discussion panel/group on Fringe. Got home late after filking.


javachik - Jul 11, 2010 8:33:47 am PDT #11698 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.

I def peel before freezing.


Dana - Jul 11, 2010 8:38:48 am PDT #11699 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Tour de France:

Oh, dear, Armstrong. I think I will be rooting for Leipheimer now. And Schleck.


zuisa - Jul 11, 2010 8:48:32 am PDT #11700 of 30001
call me jacki; zuisa is an internet nick from ancient times =)

So, I'm off to bed here in a minute, and when I wake up, it will be my last full day in China. I'm sort of freaking out about it! I didn't foresee being this sad leaving. I suppose that's a good sign? Being sad leaving a place? I would rather be sad that I'm leaving than be super excited to get out, I think.


Abby - Jul 11, 2010 8:56:02 am PDT #11701 of 30001

Thank you for the birthday wishes Nilly!


erikaj - Jul 11, 2010 8:59:26 am PDT #11702 of 30001
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Not only LeBron, Calli. There was a lot of schadenfreude aimed at ESPN, too.Which was funny for a while...who doesn't love mocking the bad boss? But he kind of kept it going to the point that even I was like "Well, glad you're over it." He could've ended up *doing* that interview, after all.(Well, actually, he wouldn't, he would stamp those huge feet and quit, probably.) I want David Simon as a Countdown guest. Surface differences aside, I think they would feel like brothers from another mother.The Eastern seaboard would experience an outrage shortage, though.