Heh, on the Batlady LJ. When her first instruction is "Remove vacant cobwebs" (emphasis mine) I know I'm in the right place....
So that's my dream. That and some stuff about cigars and a tunnel.
Faith ,'Get It Done'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
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.
Theodosia - Jul 18, 2013 7:09:38 am PDT #29566 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"
Kat - Jul 18, 2013 7:41:23 am PDT #29567 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
It reminds me of a childhood friend who is a professional musician -- for the Navy. I would never have pegged him as a professional musician, OR for going into the military, but the combination makes so much sense. He was always a practical kid, and it's a steady full-time job making music.
K's uncle is a retired band leader for the Navy. It was completely an appropriate job for him.
Did I mention my car is still fubar? Well not quite FUBAR, but we have to replace the catalytic converter today. ARGH.
Kat - Jul 18, 2013 7:42:44 am PDT #29568 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
It occurs to me this month I will spend $1200 on 3 separate trips to the mechanic. I should junk the car, but I won't until next year. I really don't want a car payment, but we are getting to the point where we tote less equipment around for Grace and Noah so it's possible we can begin to move to a smaller car. Which I would like. Plus getting into the Saturn is hard for Grace.
Toddson - Jul 18, 2013 7:43:55 am PDT #29569 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
And for less-gothy, but with extra swearing, there's Unfuck Your Habitat.
The recipe for soap-scum-busting solution is magic! Equal parts Dawn dish soap and vinegar, spray it on, let it sit (time depending on how bad the scum is), then scrub and rinse. Smells ... strong; not bad, less of a strong vinegar odor, but it's a strong smell.
Kat - Jul 18, 2013 7:47:16 am PDT #29570 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Completely NOT related to anything except my personal outrage: Malibu is going to begin letting volunteers issue parking tickets. Does that seem nuts to anyone else? Also, they say that it will free up the Malibu police to take care of more serious crime. Serious Malibu crime? I totally want to find their police blotter.
Dana - Jul 18, 2013 8:20:12 am PDT #29571 of 30001
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I am so over my coworkers lately, and I don't know if they're being particularly irritating or it's just the fact that I'm leaving the job soon and already mentally checked out.
Jesse - Jul 18, 2013 8:23:04 am PDT #29572 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
If it were me, the answer would be the latter. Because I am REALLY good at convincing myself things don't bother me, when there's nothing to be done about them. When I can see a light at the end of the tunnel? Hate everything.
Amy - Jul 18, 2013 8:23:57 am PDT #29573 of 30001
Because books.
Fudgesicles are a good lunch, right?
Jesse - Jul 18, 2013 8:45:47 am PDT #29574 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
YUP
Kat - Jul 18, 2013 8:54:10 am PDT #29575 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Absolutely a good lunch.