I think Jilli needs to see this.
I don't give half a hump if you're innocent or not. So where does that put you?
Book ,'Objects In Space'
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?