My father is a cheapskate, but he is also a retired doctor! (And in context, it was clearly a dietary rather than financial indulgence.)
Most people is pretty quiet right about now. Me, I see a stiff -- one I didn't have to kill myself -- I just get, the urge to, you know, do stuff. Like work out, run around, maybe get some trim if there's a willin' woman about... not that I get flush from corpses or anything. I ain't crazy.
Jayne ,'The Message'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
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.
flea - Dec 12, 2013 7:09:21 am PST #14412 of 30000
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Jessica - Dec 12, 2013 7:12:03 am PST #14413 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oh yeah, disclaimer: I am currently snacking on reheated bread pudding left over from last night's office party, so do not take nutrition/lifestyle advice from me. Fatty carbs FTW.
Burrell - Dec 12, 2013 7:20:46 am PST #14414 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I think the main thing to take away from the convo? He'd like you to make a nice salmon dinner, thank you.
flea - Dec 12, 2013 7:22:54 am PST #14415 of 30000
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Heh, they are feeding us, actually. I was going to bring them pumpkin bread, but even if I make it with splenda it still has a cup of oil and 4 eggs, so I guess I will skip it.
My husband's office party took place at a bowling alley yesterday. Apparently this is a longstanding tradition and the best bowler gets a trophy made out of copper water pipes. Government employment is weird, yo.
Sophia Brooks - Dec 12, 2013 7:31:55 am PST #14416 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Maybe the takeaway is to bring a veggie tray?
So,you know how they say not to use a heating pad with the topical capsaisin pain treatment? Well, I did not, but I woke up last night with a cat laying directly on the treatment area, and a very disinct burning sensation. They do not warn about cat heating pads!
Theodosia - Dec 12, 2013 7:33:28 am PST #14417 of 30000
'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"
I vote for bringing a luxe veggie tray AND making the pumpkin bread. That way, if they feel like they deserve an indulgence, it'll be there, and if not, you'll get their portions.
Steph L. - Dec 12, 2013 7:33:43 am PST #14418 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
My husband's office party took place at a bowling alley yesterday.
Which one?
I pretty much don't miss having a Christmas office party, except for the part where it was the most expensive meal I ate all year (oh, Germano's and their scallops, my god).
flea - Dec 12, 2013 7:35:38 am PST #14419 of 30000
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Uh, the same bowling alley he went to with Dillo's first grade last year? Which is to say, I do not know, but probably a big/famous one.
SuziQ - Dec 12, 2013 7:41:26 am PST #14420 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Well family drama blew up again last night. Guess I won't be seeing K-Bug this holiday season at all. This latest blow up was my fault, but when she tells me not to tip toe around stuff and to give her a straight answer - don't be too shocked at what I say.
I'm not quite sure how to heal stuff from here but for now I just can't deal anymore. She has made her choices and I'm not required to support every one of them.
This parenting thing is hard and it doesn't get any easier when they get older.
Jesse - Dec 12, 2013 7:49:27 am PST #14421 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Woo, December! Good luck, everyone.
brenda, it sounds like you are stirring all the right shit.
I apparently have an office christmas party on Monday, and I need to make sure to check in with people about what to expect.