Whatever they just did on the Transformers movie set, it was LOUD. Dang. And having a helicopter so close to my building is freaky.
Poor Buffy. Your life resists all things average.
Willow ,'First Date'
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.
shrift - Jul 19, 2010 2:27:54 pm PDT #13480 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Connie Neil - Jul 19, 2010 2:30:09 pm PDT #13481 of 30001
brillig
A company minion just came around to drop something on each desk. Turns out it's a leather bound "padfolio", which is a fancy word for a bound pad of note paper with the company logo and morale boosting quotes and company goals. It smells goo-ood. Mmm, leather. Now I just need to find a use for a pad of lined paper since I do most everything either electronically or on the backs of sheets from my Far Side calendar.
hippocampus - Jul 19, 2010 2:43:04 pm PDT #13482 of 30001
not your mom's socks.
Jilli & Perkins, I just spammed it in email to unsuspecting friends, so can toss it to you by email or post it here. Which is better? It's not particularly measure-y, but I could fix that.
Eee. This is the yum & now I can share it.
Strix - Jul 19, 2010 2:44:47 pm PDT #13483 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Post, cause I want it too.
Sue - Jul 19, 2010 2:46:48 pm PDT #13484 of 30001
hip deep in pie
I need some shoe advice. I am going to a wedding in a month. I am 98% certain I am wearing this dress: [link]
I am not sure what shoes to get. I have no idea how dressy this wedding is, but I suspect fairly casual. (Though the bride is from Houston so who knows!)
I bought these shoes today, but I think they may be too casual for the dress. (But I really like them and may keep them anyway.) [link]
Anyway, I was thinking something like these? [link]
I am terrible at matching shoes with outfit with occasion. I need your help.
Other things: I can't do more than 2.5-3 inch heel and I have wide feet.
Jesse - Jul 19, 2010 2:50:53 pm PDT #13485 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I agree that the second ones are dressier (and cute!), and I think people are often more dressed up at weddings than I expect. I do like those first ones, too. But I would only wear them to a wedding if you knew it was super casual.
hippocampus - Jul 19, 2010 2:53:22 pm PDT #13486 of 30001
not your mom's socks.
Cold cucumber and avocado soup with wasabi (from the dalek-stove kitchen)
Some cucumbers - 4 medium ones, peeled & quartered, for instance. Seed if necessary.
1 or more ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
1 or more cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion or scallions
Fresh lemon juice (1-2 tablespoons ish)
1 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup crushed ice.
--blend all of these--
Adjust for taste with sea salt, more of something...
Top with wasabi.
Serve in fancy glass.
Lee - Jul 19, 2010 2:54:11 pm PDT #13487 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Thanks Sox!
That sounds awesome.
sarameg - Jul 19, 2010 2:57:25 pm PDT #13488 of 30001
The storms held off for long enough for my regular swim. However, they did not hold out for my walk home. Was completely drenched.
I've got to buy plane tickets tomorrow. Sigh.
I think either pair of shoes would do.
Sue - Jul 19, 2010 2:59:29 pm PDT #13489 of 30001
hip deep in pie
I think people are often more dressed up at weddings than I expect.
This is usually my experience too. I don't think it's going to be a big wedding...the dinner is at a restaurant. But I have to admit, I fear the Texan contingient... I suspect they will be done up.