And I remember when M and I got together, I really *did* like just chatting a bit with him whenever we were both online, because I wanted to know more about him. So I'm guessing if that's not the case for you with this guy, he's probably not someone you're all that interested in. Uh, not that that conversation is any easier to have...

Yeah. I'm figuring I'll go on a second date with him, since everyone is telling me not to judge too quickly, but so far, I'm just not seeing much there.

I hope everything is OK, Steph.

Being concerned is totally legit, Steph. I hope you get some calming news soon. For you and for your dad.

I am so pleased he isn't driving himself!

My doctor said that she knew so many patients who would drive themselves and says that driving around emergency rooms can be the most dangerous place to drive in an entire city.

Being concerned is totally legit, Steph.

I know it is; it's just funny (strange-funny) to me that I'm sitting here thinking, "WHY is this making me worry like this? This never USED to happen!"

So, apparently I got a bit jaded about the whole heart disease thing for a while, there. Huh.

driving around emergency rooms can be the most dangerous place to drive in an entire city.

Oh my god, that just made me laugh my ass off! I never thought about that!

And, seriously, he really used to drive himself to the hospital almost every time. Not even a heart attack could deter him. (I always say he drove himself because EMTs won't go through the McDonald's drive-thru on the way to the hospital.)

So. Should I have beer, wine, or whiskey? I think beer, although I only have 1 in the fridge and I might want another and I don't want to switch to something else after 1 beer. Hmmm.

Tim is about to go to the store b/c he's leaving tomorrow morning to go camping, so maybe I will have him get me more gluten-free beer.

Oy, Steph. Many wishes for NBD for your dad.

AWESOME you will have to let us know details about episode, etc. I will totally watch.

It's all Mardi Gras crowd scenes, so I probably won't be very spottable. I'll get a $20 bump for bringing Frankie and there's a costume contest, so... I just remembered I have a fake fur wrap thingy, I wonder if I can fashion it into a mane.

Dammit, I want chocolate. I have no chocolate. Somebody fix it.

I'll get a $20 bump for bringing Frankie

I am using this as ammunition the next time I tell Kato he isn't earning his keep.

I am not even joking. (He never takes me seriously, though. That lazy dog.)

I am using this as ammunition the next time I tell Kato he isn't earning his keep.

It'll buy a medium bag of kibble! Watch, they'll fall in love and he'll be a star.

The faux fur wrap was a bust. Adding "make dog costume" to my weekend to-do list.

It's all Mardi Gras crowd scenes, so I probably won't be very spottable.

I have a hard time picturing you not standing out in a crowd. Any crowd.