Simon: I, uh... I never-never shot anyone before. Book: I was there, son. I'm fair sure you haven't shot anyone yet.

'War Stories'


Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter  

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.


Steph L. - Oct 23, 2014 2:00:07 pm PDT #8759 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Leftover Indian is just as good as leftover Pad Thai. Yum!

Tim is making me mac & cheese because I'm whining about my migraine and I also have a lot of work to still do. It's useful having a houseboy.


askye - Oct 23, 2014 2:14:37 pm PDT #8760 of 30000
Thrive to spite them

I'm not really surprised about the email thing in the past month I've had to explain to someone how the internet works (in terms of how it comes into your house and how routers work) and another person confuse that until recently she had no idea you needed the internet to use emial. This person claimed that someone has been making her a custom program for accounting for condo and rental managment. Except it only runs on Windows XP, which she still has -but she's planning on patenting and selling the program. I explained that unless they could get it to work on other operating systems it wouldln't be of use to people.


Juliebird - Oct 23, 2014 2:17:51 pm PDT #8761 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

So I am due for another root canal, yay. Dentist asked me if I am a stressed person, because I am apparently grinding my teeth flat in my sleep. I wish I could send my bill to old boss lady. I wish I actually had dental insurance.


Glamcookie - Oct 23, 2014 2:33:07 pm PDT #8762 of 30000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

You guys, how does one do a job search from across the country? We are looking to relocate to the southeast and I've sent a ton of resumes, asked everyone I know in the area to assist and I've gotten nothing. Someone suggested I change my address on my resume (I could use my parents' address in SC), but isn't that kind of shady? What happens when they want me to come on over for an interview? Sigh.


Dana - Oct 23, 2014 2:36:01 pm PDT #8763 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Work with a recruiter? It might be especially helpful if you're in a specialized field.


Glamcookie - Oct 23, 2014 2:38:03 pm PDT #8764 of 30000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

How do I find a recruiter? I've been looking...


Dana - Oct 23, 2014 2:39:42 pm PDT #8765 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Maybe see if there are company names that keep getting listed on relevant job openings?


Theodosia - Oct 23, 2014 3:01:00 pm PDT #8766 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"

Semi-good news: the homeless friend has a place in Medford to stay overnight.


Sue - Oct 23, 2014 3:14:25 pm PDT #8767 of 30000
hip deep in pie

Theo, you are a v. good friend to a FB friend.

It was raining here, no eclipse for me.

I once got an emial from a school in California for a mom with an Aisan name nothing like mine. I think that was a crossed wire somewhere. Otherwise I think I am the only one of me, besides a distant cousin who has a different married name now.


Jesse - Oct 23, 2014 3:15:06 pm PDT #8768 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Glamcookie, I would make sure to always say you are planning to relocate to X, at least. Although, I've always ended up moving first and then getting a job, which isn't ideal...

So I knew my mother had invited some relatives for dinner this weekend. I thought it was Saturday, so I rescheduled my massage appointment. Turns out it's Sunday, which is too bad because I could have used that massage! Then she just tells me, they're going to want to see my apartment, so I should have hors d'oeuvres down here before dinner. And "I can serve whatever I want." Oh OK. So I guess I'm making (slash buying at TJ's) hors d'ouevres. And drinks. Good to know!