(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?
Mal: Well said. Wasn't that well said, Zoe? Zoe: Had a kind poetry to it, sir.
'Out Of Gas'
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.
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!
§ 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?
DavidS - Aug 25, 2011 8:17:31 pm PDT #22318 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
On behalf of the nation of Australia, let me say: you taunty bastard.
If you can't taunt Australia what's the point of being American? And eating bananas?
Maria, that's great news, and one of the truest compliments you'll receive in this life, I think.
Congestive Heart Failure is what finally got my dad, after his whole body seemed to be headed downhill for a couple years.
My all-time favorite band, the New York Dolls, was named after the once famous New York Doll Hospital.
Team Zmayhem is in bed early, but I did all the dishes and loaded the coffee so I could get Emmett out the door by 7am. He's coming home via BART now, though, so that's a huge change. I'm trying to get used to it.