Wow, Jesse, that is fast! But congrats on the not prostrating!

I riced the phone, but it was in there for a long time, so I am not hopeful. I am waiting until tonight to try to turn it on.

I am so frustrated by this rash because a) it covers 90% of my body, b) no one can figure out what it is, or anything to stop it and c) it seems to happen every 2 years for no apparent reason.

Jesse, that sounds like the best outcome of a not-so-great situation. I'm sorry that change is taking place faster than you anticipated.

-t, I'm sorry I wasn't more precise. I think I'd be more picky about servingware that other people might see, but I value function over color when it comes to things I use to cook.

I am so frustrated by this rash because a) it covers 90% of my body, b) no one can figure out what it is, or anything to stop it and c) it seems to happen every 2 years for no apparent reason.

I had a recurring rash no one could explain for a couple months. Very frustrating. Mine did not itch and had no other symptoms besides fingernail-sized red spots all over me from my collarbones to my ankles. Didn't seem to be caused by soap or detergent. Still have no idea. It happened about a year before the maddening itch that also had no other symptoms and no one could explain. I hope you do not get that.

Timelies all!

Taking the next two weeks off from work to get settled in with the baby. It's gonna feel weird when I do go back.

Oh, enjoy the bonding time. Yes, going back to work will be odd.

Back from camping. We had a huge storm at 6 in the morning that led to an exodus from some of the tents into our cabin. We ended up with 3 kids and 2 extra adults, which more or less worked because the cabin's living room area has bunk beds AND a loveseat that pulls out into a bed.

The dog went camping with us, but spent the majority of his time lying in the dirt by the campfire, so when he walks, he actually creates a cloud of dust like Pigpen. So he is going to the groomer at 4:00 today for a B-A-T-H.

I love Tim's family, but I am SO HAPPY to be home.

Oh, also:

eta: Man Calls Police to Arrest Cat for Stealing His Bacon

Dude, fuck that thieving cat.

I'm pricing ISPs. AT&T has an option for "home network support" for $50 where they'll connect wireless devices for you, which I guess is for people who don't know how to get their phone connected to the internets? Comcast charges a monthly fee for modem rental and if you want your number unlisted. AT&T wants a 1 year contract for up to 6 mbps. Comcast wants a 2 year contract for up to 75 mbps.

UGH DECISIONS

Man Calls Police to Arrest Cat for Stealing His Bacon

The recording of that call is hilarious.

Comcast charges a monthly fee for modem rental and if you want your number unlisted.

Do they let you use your own modem if you want?