The landlord said I can get a dog, no additional deposit, as long as it's not one that barks all the time when I'm not there.
Now, this would be the perfect time for a swear word.
Kaylee ,'Jaynestown'
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Hil R. - Jan 11, 2013 9:26:31 am PST #24857 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Kate P. - Jan 11, 2013 9:50:04 am PST #24858 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Gris, I'm so sorry. Wishing you ease of travel, and much comfort to your family. I know you don't peek into Natter very often, but people have been sending condolences and ~ma from over there too: msbelle "Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet" Jan 11, 2013 7:07:23 am PST
And Hil, that's great news about the dog!
Laura - Jan 11, 2013 9:50:08 am PST #24859 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Doggie!
Laura - Jan 11, 2013 9:56:18 am PST #24860 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Gris, I am so sorry for your loss! I hope you are able to make all of the arrangements and still have the time and energy to take some time to grieve and remember your grandparents. Take care of yourself.
~ma sent to SailAweigh's co-worker. Scary stuff.
lisah - Jan 11, 2013 10:05:31 am PST #24861 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Yay, dog!!
Nora Deirdre - Jan 11, 2013 10:06:35 am PST #24862 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
It's July 16th-18th,
Whoo-hoo! 1) Be prepared, it will be hot and steamy. VERY MUCH SO. Dress light, and... don't wear anything that will be ruined by sweating. 2) Tom and I often vacation in July, so just update us on what weekend you're here for as soon as you know!
Yay!
sj - Jan 11, 2013 10:10:30 am PST #24863 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Gris}}} I'm so sorry for your losses. Tons of ~ma headed your way.
beth b - Jan 11, 2013 10:20:00 am PST #24864 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Love and smooth travel , Gris. Peace to you and yours
Ma~ to sail always co-worker
smonster - Jan 11, 2013 10:30:34 am PST #24865 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Hil, that's terrific! Yay for doggies.
Maria, am excited to see you. What Nora said about clothing.
Right now I just want to say FUCKIT and get some kind of boring, easy corporate job that pays 40k and offers healthcare. Those exist, right?
SailAweigh - Jan 11, 2013 10:36:37 am PST #24866 of 30001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Ah sorry, the fungus is in Oregon:
In most areas of North America, Armillaria solidipes can be separated from other species by its physical features. Its brown colors, fairly prominent scales featured on its cap, and the well-developed ring on its stem sets it apart from any Armillaria. (Herink, 1973)
It is known to be one of the largest living organisms, where scientists have estimated a single specimen found in Malheur National Forest in Oregon to have been growing for some 2,400 years, covering 3.4 square miles (8.4 km²) and colloquially named the "Humongous Fungus."
Ah, found the one I was thinking of:
Another "humongous fungus" is a specimen of Armillaria gallica found at a site near Crystal Falls, Michigan, which covered 0.15 square kilometres (37 acres).
Hil, glad to hear the landlady is being cool about a dog.
{{Gris}} All my sympathy to your family. That's a really tough thing to have to deal with.