Our Christmas part is this Saturday. So I'll feel like an unpopular kid because no one I know will sit at my table, I'll get a decent meal, sit through lame humor, some local talent, then see what I get in the Christmas drawing. Sometimes they give good stuff, sometimes it's a $10 gift card to a sandwich shop. But if I don't go, there will be disapproving looks. Still, the venue is a mile from my house, so I don't have a good excuse this year.
Giles, help! He's going to scold me!
Buffy ,'Never Leave Me'
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.
Connie Neil - Dec 12, 2013 7:58:36 am PST #14422 of 30000
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Dana - Dec 12, 2013 8:08:26 am PST #14423 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
I got up early to go to a job interview, and now my body is convinced that we're done for the day and it's time to go back to sleep.
brenda m - Dec 12, 2013 8:08:59 am PST #14424 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Aww, Suzi. I'm sorry things are so fraught between you two.
Oh yeah, disclaimer: I am currently snacking on reheated bread pudding left over from last night's office party
Public Service Announcement: TJ's frozen pumpkin bread pudding is OMG delicious.
tommyrot - Dec 12, 2013 8:09:45 am PST #14425 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Today sucks.
I got into a minor car accident on my way to work. No injuries, and moderate damage to my car and the truck I rear-ended.
And I just found out my dad is on his way to the ER--he may have had a stroke.
Burrell - Dec 12, 2013 8:13:47 am PST #14426 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Oh tommyrot, what a day! I'm glad you're okay and sorry your car is not. Just went through that myself. I hope your dad is okay, sending ~ma his way.
shrift - Dec 12, 2013 8:14:42 am PST #14427 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I went to the doctor this morning! Go me. Now I just have to wait for the results of the blood work.
brenda, it sounds like you are stirring all the right shit.
What Jesse said.
I am suspicious that this restricted diet is more about paranoia and mental hangups rather than actually determined by medical stuff.
I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, but I've spent the last few years reading a lot of books on nutrition and treating high cholesterol, and I think you're right to be suspicious. You're supposed to cut down on saturated and trans fats, but replace that with healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and fatty fish like salmon. Not cut out fat altogether.
juliana - Dec 12, 2013 8:17:01 am PST #14428 of 30000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
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.
I always sub in unsweetened applesauce for oil in quick breads - delicious and extra fruit!
Awww, Suzi. I'm sorry K-Bug is being difficult.
tommyrot, yikes!! I hope everyone is okay, and the vehicle stuff sorts out quickly.
Dana - Dec 12, 2013 8:18:04 am PST #14429 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Ugh, tommy. That sucks.
tommyrot - Dec 12, 2013 8:20:29 am PST #14430 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Car repairs shouldn't be too bad. The car is drivable now. Next week I have an appointment--they'll do the claim stuff and repair it and give me a rental car all at the same place. I'll just be out the $500 deductible.
shrift - Dec 12, 2013 8:22:38 am PST #14431 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Aw, man. I'm sorry so many people are having crappy days today.