I've tried to frame a comment on this, but failed. xkcd is once again relevant to our interests: [link]
I didn't create the troll. I didn't date the troll. In fact I hate the troll. I helped deflate the troll-- All done.
Willow ,'Potential'
Natter 70: Hookers and Blow
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.
billytea - Sep 13, 2012 9:47:20 pm PDT #22036 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.
Cass - Sep 13, 2012 10:04:34 pm PDT #22037 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I am listening to a "fun" history audiobook and they keep talking about how various things decimated a population when they either took out far fewer or far more than one in ten. I really want to stop listening but when a book described as hilarious but petty turned out to be Dante's Inferno, well, I can't cut it loose yet.
Beverly - Sep 14, 2012 12:21:14 am PDT #22038 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Seconding (whatever number we're up to) the no more broken bones sentiment.
Jobma to K.
My excellent dentist has apparently had an attitude adjustment. He does really good work, and has expected his patients to go for the platinum service. Meeting me and my financial limitations, plus the lack of vanity and insistence on function over appearance--well, we were not a good match, and I was convinced I'd need to find a less-perfection driven dentist.
He must have read an article or two about the present economy, or my pleasant but repeated insistence on the most practical and cost-effective treatment must have finally percolated through. Because he actually gave me factual information and options, and didn't throw attitude when I chose to have a molar and wisdom tooth pulled, with no plans for an implant or bridge. He agreed to a local rather than sedation, and did an excellent job of getting the teeth out and discussing aftercare.
An afternoon and evening's misery that the Vicodin either didn't cut, or if it did, without it would have been so much worse as the anesthetic wore off, and I'm left with minimal soreness at the injection and extraction sites, and no other lasting trauma. It's nice to finally be on the same page.
Nilly - Sep 14, 2012 1:15:13 am PDT #22039 of 30001
Swouncing
Skipping (probably for the last time during the Jewish year, though sadly probably far from the last time during the general year) because I'll probably have very little computer time in the next few days, what with shabbat followed by Rosh Hashana, and according to the Buffista Calendar, these days will be full of events:
Tomorrow, Saturday the 15th, will be Nora Deirdre's birthday.
Two days later, Monday the 17th, will be a double Buffista event: both Lee's birthday as well as the 10th anniversary to the foundation of this very lovely Phoenix Board (*ten* years! Ten *years*! Can you believe this?).
The following day, Tuesday the 18th, will be erikaj's birthday.
The following day, Wednesday the 19th, will be lori's birthday as well as PMM and her DH's anniversary.
I hope that by Thursday, the 20th, I'll have internet access again, but just in case, I'll post already that it'll be Sue's birthday.
Lots of early wishes to all!
And of course, to those who observe it, have a good new Jewish year and a lovely Rosh Hashana!
Frankenbuddha - Sep 14, 2012 3:11:16 am PDT #22040 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
OK, glad we are back, but why oh why is my work computer treating message center as a download? All the other threads are php as well - why is message center so "special".
Kat - Sep 14, 2012 4:01:07 am PDT #22041 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I need a new dentist. I'd love recs from LA area folks if you're willing to share. Email?
Pix, My dentist is Greg Brooks. His office is in Burbank right off the 5. His wife is a teacher, so the folks in the office get how to schedule for schools stuff. But he only takes PPO insurance.
Theodosia - Sep 14, 2012 4:55:46 am PDT #22042 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Jesse - Sep 14, 2012 5:02:00 am PDT #22043 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That cat!
tommyrot - Sep 14, 2012 5:28:37 am PDT #22044 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
why oh why is my work computer treating message center as a download? All the other threads are php as well - why is message center so "special".
That happened to me too.
tommyrot - Sep 14, 2012 5:38:05 am PDT #22045 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
This Is the World's Tallest Mohawk
It took Japanese fashion designer Kazuhiro Watanabe 15 years to make his dream a reality. After great effort, he was able to grow a mohawk that is 3 feet, 8.6 inches tall. According to Guinness World Records, it's the tallest in the world.
He says to make it stand upright it takes stylists two hours, one can of gel and three cans of hairspray. He says he wanted to grow the mohawk to rebel against the conformity of Japanese society.