I would be there right now.

Simon ,'Objects In Space'


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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


sumi - Nov 21, 2014 11:49:22 am PST #11036 of 30000
Art Crawl!!!

So ridiculously tired today. At my counseling appointment I could barely string words together.


Cashmere - Nov 21, 2014 12:05:00 pm PST #11037 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.

Happy Birthday, Sparky!

I don't know if all university students do this, but around campus, the wi-fi names are freaking hilarious. Today I saw "Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi" and "I Purrfurr Cats."


Juliebird - Nov 21, 2014 12:17:28 pm PST #11038 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

I got paid today, my account is already overdrawn. Gah!

Not helping with that: my failed attempt this morning to register my car apparently went through. So not only have I paid twice, but I wasted an hour and half of work time and panic going to the MVC.


Calli - Nov 21, 2014 12:25:49 pm PST #11039 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

And, I found out I didn't get another job for which I interviewed. The candidate who did get it had more experience in the field, and the person who told me pointed me at other jobs at the university, saying I was a strong candidate and it would be good for me to apply. Which I've done. Still, I'm a tad down about it.


DebetEsse - Nov 21, 2014 12:38:01 pm PST #11040 of 30000
Woe to the fucking wicked.

I know that feel, Calli. I didn't even get a call/email (even after an interview? Bad form). Just an update on the applicant system.


Connie Neil - Nov 21, 2014 12:41:23 pm PST #11041 of 30000
brillig

ION, I literally just sold Hubby's car. A guy with a truck that says "We buy junk cars" knocked on the door, asked if I wanted to sell it, I said yes, the thing started up. I asked $300, he offered $150, I said 2, he said 175, I said 2. He gave me a doubtful look, I said "It runs," he frowned, I gazed back, he said OK.

I signed over the title, they drove it out of the driveway under its own power, put it on their truck, and it's gone.

I thought of mentioning the Mustang in the backyard, but this was a just sketchy enough transaction that I figured I'd wait for something a bit more legit.


Calli - Nov 21, 2014 12:45:56 pm PST #11042 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Bummer, DebetEsse. I'm sorry.

Congrats, Connie. I'm glad you had a solution show up on your doorstep.


meara - Nov 21, 2014 12:46:40 pm PST #11043 of 30000

Hah--I'm spending my afternoon trying to figure out how to reformat my old netbook so I can get rid of it!


Steph L. - Nov 21, 2014 1:03:24 pm PST #11044 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Hah--I'm spending my afternoon trying to figure out how to reformat my old netbook so I can get rid of it!

Maybe someone will knock on your door and tell you they buy old netbooks! (MAJOR bonus points if they drive up in Connie's hubby's car.)


Theodosia - Nov 21, 2014 1:10:07 pm PST #11045 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"

A few years ago, somebody stole the old water heater that was in my backyard, waiting for me to get around to find somebody to remove it. So far (knocking wood hard) the only theft we've had here.