I think Jilli needs to see this.
We killed a homeless man on this bench. Me and Dru. Those were good times. You know, he begged for mercy, and you know, that only made her bite harder.
Spike ,'Sleeper'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Cashmere - Aug 25, 2011 7:14:51 pm PDT #22308 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Polter-Cow - Aug 25, 2011 7:18:47 pm PDT #22309 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
(ETA: I mean, I am someone who has had a stranger say "You're cute!" and me respond "So are you!" and get asked "Wanna make out?" and done it...)
That actually happens?? Why doesn't this happen to me?
§ ita § - Aug 25, 2011 7:22:22 pm PDT #22310 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
She lives in a rom com, PC. There's nothing we can do to compare.
I AM SO OLD AND TIRED AND CRANKY, OMG.
Cashmere - Aug 25, 2011 7:23:03 pm PDT #22311 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
We can only live vicariously!
Atropa - Aug 25, 2011 7:54:19 pm PDT #22312 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Oh Maria, that's good news!
I am checking Olivia's doll into the American Girl Doll Hospital. I have reached the apex of CRAZY MOMHOOD. Someone shoot me.
What does one check a doll into the American Girl Doll Hospital for? I mean, I have a few teddy bear restoration places bookmarked, and eventually Clovis and I will take a trip to one of them, but I can't imagine what you check a doll into a doll hospital for.
Cashmere, I want that doll house. I can't decide which I want more: to own it, or to live in it.
Amy - Aug 25, 2011 7:57:40 pm PDT #22313 of 30001
Because books.
There was an awesome doll hospital near where I grew up. It also housed a collection, I guess -- I think we went to see it with Girl Scouts.
But they had all kinds of dolls -- all eras and types of antiques. They did doll restoration, which is something I need to look into again. I have a few Madame Alexanders from childhood that need limbs reattached, and mom has an antique names Hortense who needs her hair redone and her wardrobe restored.
Connie Neil - Aug 25, 2011 7:59:11 pm PDT #22314 of 30001
brillig
Michael's Crafts has surprisingly sturdy unfinished wooden coffin boxes for $2 in the Halloween stuff, with decent hinges and latches. I keep turning over the one I got in my hands, thinking of what to do with it and telling myself I don't need to go back and get more.
Atropa - Aug 25, 2011 8:01:19 pm PDT #22315 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Michael's Crafts has surprisingly sturdy unfinished wooden coffin boxes for $2 in the Halloween stuff, with decent hinges and latches.
Oooh, what size? I need more coffin boxes.
What? Don't argue with me on this, I do.
Connie Neil - Aug 25, 2011 8:02:08 pm PDT #22316 of 30001
brillig
The one I have is roughly 5 inches long, 2-3 inches wide at the shoulder (narrowing at head and feet, of course), and two inches deep. There were some smaller ones as well.
edit: I'm thinking something beaded in black and gold on the top, crimson velvet lining, but I'm stymied by the outside because I'd like black satin ribbon but I don't want to get into a lot of fuss with folding over edges to get a smooth finish. Possibly glossy black paint.
Zenkitty - Aug 25, 2011 8:06:49 pm PDT #22317 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Maria, that's great!
I have an APC UPS around here somewhere. It required software installed on my computer that communicated with me constantly, to my annoyance. I wanted one that would run quietly in the background.
But I think I can live without computers if the electricity goes out for a long time. I have Twitter on my BlackBerry, so I'm good with outside-world contact.
I just bought a battery-powered lantern. I'm not even in the danger zone; why am I getting prepared?