Oh, by the way, I offer this observation on my in-laws' priorities without comment. While they were last here, Biyi gave them her old laptop (so they could access their email account and Chinese news services and such). They took it back to China with them. However, when they came back, they left it there. They couldn't fit it into their luggage - if they had, they wouldn't have had room for the wok.
Saffron: You just had a better hand of cards this time. Mal: It ain't a hand of cards. It's called a life.
'Trash'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
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billytea - Nov 14, 2012 4:19:18 am PST #22779 of 30001
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
CaBil - Nov 14, 2012 4:44:50 am PST #22780 of 30001
Remember, remember/the fifth of November/the Gunpowder Treason and Plot/I see no reason/Why Gunpowder Treason/Should ever be forgot.
Happy belated birthday Hil!
Laura - Nov 14, 2012 4:44:56 am PST #22781 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Wonderful news for your family, billytea. Excepting those burdened with the crazy in the family, I really think it does everyone good to have extended family around.
Laura - Nov 14, 2012 4:45:47 am PST #22782 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
There is not enough words to describe my level of don't wanna right now, but I am going.
I hear ya, sj. I hope you like the trainer. In any event you will be pleased with yourself later for making yourself go.
Maria - Nov 14, 2012 5:22:07 am PST #22783 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
In any event you will be pleased with yourself later for making yourself go.
So much this. I know I'm all working out likes carrots, but it has made such a huge difference in my life, both mentally and physically. Now I can't imagine not going to the gym on a regular basis. I hope it does the same for you.
billytea, I'm so glad that your in-laws are back to stay. When they don't drive you nuts, family (man-made and blood) can't be beat.
Burrell - Nov 14, 2012 5:59:27 am PST #22784 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Great news, bt! Good in-laws are such a blessing.
Maria - Nov 14, 2012 6:03:34 am PST #22785 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Good in-laws are such a blessing.
May yours remain the polar opposite of my out-laws, for now and ever more.
erikaj - Nov 14, 2012 6:34:37 am PST #22786 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!
The wheels of my attendant-services appeal are in motion, thanks to my friend's advice from the ILC.(I also had to make a doctor's appointment to get someone medical to assert that cutting my hours is bad. That's on Friday.) To be honest, it's a long shot, but I still have to fight for it.
Scrappy - Nov 14, 2012 7:01:12 am PST #22787 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
They couldn't fit it into their luggage - if they had, they wouldn't have had room for the wok.
This just made me so happy.
omnis_audis - Nov 14, 2012 7:02:16 am PST #22788 of 30001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Accomplished: Biyi's parents are back with us. This time permanently (Australia's immigration policy willing). Ryan is pretty much thrilled to see them again, but still broke down in tears at the prospect of going for a walk with them without Mummy or Daddy.Woot! Although, I suspect, the Romney people would point at your in-laws stance on Obama, and say that was a reason to vote for him, for policy that the Chinese likes is not good for America, or some such. I do find it funny that a wok was more important than a laptop. Hey, a well seasoned wok takes years to perfect!
I was feeling a bit better upon waking up. But I heard nasty car accident on the 5 just south of my work area, and I guessed my route, the 405, would be extra packed as a result. So I took a quick shower, and left a little earlier. I was right. It was about 1hr5min commute, instead of the 25 min no traffic amount. Well, at that hour it's closer to 45 min. But still. I guessed right, it was heavier. I arrive for the early dance meeting, only to learn, that I didn't need to be there. It's a design meeting, not a production meeting. But someone screwed up the exchange calendar and had me on the invite list. Grumble Grumble. Oh well. That just means I get to leave earlier today. So whatev. Still. Wouldn't have minded a longer shower.