In short, cravats and shots for my friends.
I SUPPORT THIS PLAN.
Honestly, you meet the most appalling sort of people....
Giles ,'Chosen'
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.
Atropa - Jan 06, 2013 7:30:27 pm PST #6847 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
DavidS - Jan 06, 2013 7:33:27 pm PST #6848 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Great responsibility indeed.
Especially in AUS.
smonster - Jan 06, 2013 7:38:44 pm PST #6849 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I think you've got to have a strategy to get through winter.
Drinking.
Actually, my strategy to get through this winter is indulging in elaborate neo-romantic goth fashion. Long skirts with ruffles, lace cravats, velvet everywhere. It seems to be working so far.
Carnival season. Drinking + fancy dress + parades = win
DavidS - Jan 06, 2013 7:40:39 pm PST #6850 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Carnival season. Drinking + fancy dress + parades = win
Also a winner! Go NOLA.
Burrell - Jan 06, 2013 8:10:52 pm PST #6851 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I'm with Allyson in finding the taking down of decorations depressing, but also kind of purging in a way. Starting the year and all that. My plan is take down next week, before my semester starts.
Cass - Jan 06, 2013 8:36:39 pm PST #6852 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.
But the most important thing about today? I met my Dad's lady friend, and she is wonderful. I was predisposed to like her anyway, because she's made my Dad so happy, but she's a really good person. (Our version of good person, that is: kind, smart, and very snarky.)
That is wonderful! I am really happy for Dad. And really glad you also like her. Because, honestly, that matters. To him and to you. Kind, smart and snarky sounds very good.
"He kills naughty spiders."
Are there any other kind? Spiders all go to timeout. Some go to an outside timeout of their own free will. Others are squished into a more existential timeout.
Which may not work for everybody, but I think you've got to have a strategy to get through winter.
Rolex 24 and then the Daytona 500. So, yes, I have a strategy.
Calli - Jan 07, 2013 1:17:43 am PST #6853 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
My tree is down, but everything isn't put away yet. I helped move furniture for an extremely pregnant friend this weekend and went to her baby shower, and I did a bunch of cooking, so time just sort of got away from me.
I like winter. This past weekend aside, I tend to feel sort of quiet and contemplative, which is often a good head space for me.
billytea - Jan 07, 2013 1:48:35 am PST #6854 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.
Are there any other kind? Spiders all go to timeout. Some go to an outside timeout of their own free will. Others are squished into a more existential timeout.
The daddy long-legs in our garage can stay. They prey on redbacks. For some reason, it brings this Community quote to mind:
"A six year-old girl could tell you off!"
"Yes, because that would be adorable!"
"No, because you're a five year-old girl and THERE'S A PECKING ORDER!"
Nilly - Jan 07, 2013 4:22:11 am PST #6855 of 30001
Swouncing
Skipping oh-yeah-again because, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Miracleman's birthday.
Happy birthday, MM! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!
hippocampus - Jan 07, 2013 4:34:12 am PST #6856 of 30001
not your mom's socks.
Okay, DH is off to the dr. Fingers crossed they can get this under control/it's not more serious than reflux.