“A group of enterprising and rather creative garbage men out of Hamburg, Germany have blended work with artistic expression by converting dumpsters into giant pinhole cameras, dubbed the Trashcam Project. The method is pretty straightforward: by drilling a small hole on one side of the dumpster, an image is projected onto a giant sheet of photo paper suspended inside. Each shot takes about an hour to capture and its then developed in their special lab.”
Bought ME1 in the used game section at GameStop for a discount. Purchased ME2 when Ed posted a link to an Amazon sale. Just purchased ME3 via ditto’s link. 🙂
Does ditto get a percentage of the sale?
I wish!
” a pool of sludge that looks like cat’s puke and smell of peanuts.” This was the original product slogan, but some marketing genius thought “Snickers really satisfies” was more appealing.
Speaking of “cat’s puke and smell of peanuts”, my supervisor is going out of their way to put the micro in management. How’s the project coming, well I’ve made five minutes of progress since the last time you asked me.
LOL
I DO feel your pain.
I once posted a sign beside me at work that said “It’s going fine.”
My manager was actually pretty offended on her next 5 minute pop-in.
She turned around and huffed out but at least she didn’t ask that question AGAIN.
hehe
Hey Deadpan
Currently sitting at a borrowed computer at head office. Not sure if I’m allowed to be posting to Deadpan but hey *shurg*, What are you going to do?
Seems like there should be a lot of sitar music at the HEAD office.
Most of my day has been staring at a screen twiddling my thumbs. I’s spending a lot of time waiting for others and I feel self concious pulling out my IPad.
Can’t even check my personal e-mail. This system is locked down pretty tight. So why does it let me post on the DP Board? Hmmmm…
Go to the people you are waiting on and keep asking them “How’s it going?”
By this afternoon they will be begging you to get out your iPad.
Yes, workplace lockdowns tend to be inconsistent at best, which kind of defeats the entire purpose of having a lockdown.
I thought the point of having a lockdown was to get your employees to buy smart phones.
Caged Heat?
!
“Quarantine”
“Tentin Quarantino”
Nothing a shot (to the head) won’t cure. 😉
CP: Sirius — Alan Parsons Project
I just made my flight reservations to come to Phoenix!!!!!!! :happy: :biggrin: 8)
…er, last one was meant to be 😎
Yea!
Woot!!
^like
Here I am, twiddling my thumbs again.
Did some training but an hour of work out of a full day makes for a very loooooong day. *sigh*
Apparently, the main person who is to train me is actually not in today, that’s why I’m sitting on my butt bored out of my wits. With luck, he’ll be in tomorrow. Otherwise it’s really going to be a wasted week.
*sigh*
Unfortunately, I really will be on Ontario time from now on. One of the new reports I’ll be doing has be be done between 2 and 3pm Ontario time. That’s noon and 1pm my time. No more lunches with friends. Now it will be brunches only.
4:20 Only 40 more minutes until leaving time.
Apparently I’m eating at Kelsey’s for dinner tonight and Milestone’s tomorrow. I eat at these places at home. I wonder what passes as truly “Ontarian” food?
What’s “Albertan” food? Chains are everywhere nowadays.
I tend to call Alberta the Texas of the north. We are famous for our oil, intolerance, and our beef.
Most people are taken to Smuggler’s for dinner. It’s pretty much all Alberta beef.
Although, I tend to have the bison when I go to Smugglers. Go figure *shrug*
4:26 Getting closer
CP: Rubber Ring — The Smiths
4:32 What do you bet my boss will end up working late? Since she’s my ride, I’m really on her time.
4:40
You know, time really does seem to go sloooooowly when you are sitting waiting for the day to end.
I just noticed, my work clock seems to be 2 minutes faster than Deadpan time. I guess I should be happy for the little things.
But if it was real, how’d they know that Kate Winslet got naked on it? Huh? Huh?
Yeah, my friend who works at a University overheard a conversation about this the other day. I know some historical events slip by but….
Retards will go on.
I’m King of the Tards!
It’s funny, the science centre in Calgay had a rather large and good titanic exabitiom a couple of years a go. When hubby and I went, at the beginning of the tour you were given a ticket with the name and bio of an actual passenger. At the end, you looked on a giant board to see if your person lived or died (I lived, John died as an aside). I jokingly asked the guide, hoe many people ask where Rose and Jack were on the list of passengers. Her answer was a sad sigh followed by, “too many”
John and I just weren’t sure what to make of that
Guh. Glad to see tardation isnt bound by borders.
“Exabitiom”? Exabitiablam!
Stupid iPad
Actually, “Calgay” is the best typo of the bunch there. That sounds like the planet where Capt. Sulu will eventually land and retire. . . .
Where they have lots of rodeos.
yehaw!
I just had a really hot shower. I have the in room coffee maker brewing up some decaf. I have 4 pillows piled up on the bed and am kicking back with a book
CR: The Winds of Khalakovo – Bradley Beaulieu
Just got off the phone from my regular evening call with hubby. I miss my hubby.
So, I read DJ Bunny’s post
“Alive, fed and now back in my hotel room”
as
“Alvie, fed and now back in my hotel room”
What to make of this, I dunno.
That’s right. I have a pet Alvie. I pet him, and squeeze him and call him George. Er, I mean, Alvie 😉
^likes this post :happy:
I give this post 3 and a half Alvies !!
What what what WHAAAAAAAATTT?????
Bed time!
Night Pan
That’s “Zay Jack”
Yes Pat, I’d like to buy a goal.
I’ll be doing a lot of traveling in May. The plan is to go to the MMMMMMMeetup, come home, wait a week, then go to Omaha to visit old friends (and explore the possibility of launching a career) from May 13-20. It’ll be tiring, but exciting, and I’m looking forward to it.
I’m glad that we’re one of your stops, Amy.
So – that Crow movie is still pretty damn good, even 18 years later. Goodnight :Ernie Hudson:
Amy Bowen Live! – The North America Tour
The Glass Spider from Deadpan Tour!
Morning deadpan!
Nothing like listening about a murder first thing in the morning.
CP: True Murder: Head Shot
CP: Kill Your Foes — Ashley MacIsaac
Meeeeeeeeeetiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnng.
God bless us, everyone.
Here I am, playing the waiting game again. My boss said if that happened it would be ok for me to pull out my ipad. However, there are some bigwigs here from head office US so I still feel self concious doing that.
The guy who’s training me is named Sean. He’s tall, blond and geeky looking. My daughter’s boyfriend is Shaun, who is tall, blond and geeky looking. While they don’t look exactly alike, they could pass as brothers. It’s very strange.
Just asked, this Sean is 31. A little older than my Boo’s Shaun
Isn’t Sean pronounced Shaun?
No, it’s pronounced Shawn. 😉
Yeah, I seen that.
Jack, I probably won’t be able to do show notes next week too. It’ll be month end and I also have bunches of stuff to do at work before I leave on the Thursday.
Is cool, of course, Bunny. Getting your ass here is a higher priority.
I got an e-mail this morning (while I was at my hotel), WWC ordered some shot glasses that light up when liquid is poured into them. I’m picking them up on Wednesday (May 2nd). As the one who arranged these, I think I may steal a few to give at the mmmmmeet up.
In about fifteen minutes, I get to look into a crystal ball. Forecasting the future is always fun :cheerful:
CP: Back In The USSR — The Beatles
As everyone saw, the Ambassador of Deadpan is going to the MMMmmmeetup. Im picking her up at the airport. Should I arrive with a giant sign, balloons , & have a clown with a spider monkey? Or just play it cool?
I’ve never met an ambassador before….
But I have met an ass before.
I don’t know Pixie. Those ideas don’t sound very deadpan to me. 😉
A small sign will be fine. :happy: My Gravatar on here is a real photo of me. I’ll probably be wearing my nice work clothes, since I’ll be running straight from work on Friday to the airport.
I almost need a list to remember all the things I want to bring next week. Let’s see how good my memory is then.
Did Amy get sent the itenerary? If she’s going to be there, she should know what we’re doing. Just sayin’ :ninja:
Yes, ma’am. Amy is on the list.
Yep, I got the itinerary. :happy:
Off to work. Later, Pan.
Okay, somebody explain to me why I’m feeling so antsy…. I have no reason to be
Did you leave the stove on?
Is there a hole in your floor/wall they’re crawling in through?
Scott Bakula has a nice singing voice. Who knew?
CP: Imagine – Scott Bakula from the Quantum Leap soundtrack
It’s something that has been discussed for thirty years. It would be kind of cool to see what the children of the Beatles could come up with. An old work colleague told me about seeing Julian Lennon in concert and at the end of his set he sung a few Beatles songs at the end. According to my friend, he sounded just like his father.
Notice how Julian is not included in the possible band…
The shadow of Yoko is still felt.
I met her in a swamp down in Tok-ay-oh, where she…
No wait.
Love potion no. 666?
Poor Julian.
So would Ringo’s kid be the Klingon in the Beatles: The Next Generation?
You mean because he’s been in actual relevant bands? “One of these things is not like the other” type thing?
Julian or Ringo?
Ringo’s kid. But those two are also acceptable answers
Ringo’s kid the only relevant junior Beatle? That would be the ultimate in irony
.
Well, considering he’s drummed for Iron Maiden’s Adrien Smith, Oasis, The Who, The Lightning Seeds.. and others I think the irony is a reality. Zak Starkey’s pretty prolific.
/the more you know
Fascinating! Although I’d also assert that Julian’s 2 hits and Sean’s 1 collaboration with Soulfly were legit.
Mazzy Star was excellent. Hope’s vocals havent changed in 15 years. Thats a good thing.
And OMG THE LAST MAZZY STAR ALBUM CAME OUT 15 YEARS AGO.
*old*
Hope has been doing some solo stuff.
Well I knew she’s been active since Mazzy first disbanded… but jesus, “Fade Into You” came out nearly 20 years ago. Yipes!
Yeah, I know. 🙁
Here I am sitting at the Toronto airport. I know they say to get here two hours early but then you just wait around for an hour and a half before you board the plane. I have things to do. I can read or listen to my iPhone, I just don’t like waiting.
Also, the Toronto airport seems to have a sad lack of public ac plugs. My iPad is at 75%. I guess that’s ok, as long as my flight isn’t delayed like it was coming here
Putting the lunar excursions into familiar perspective:
*sigh*. I always have high hopes for airport food and I’m always disappointed. Just had (some of) a horrid pulled pork sandwich. I think I’ll be snacking on junk food on the plane
Glad you get to head home tonight, TEB! Safe, happy, junk food-filled western journeys.
Fuck you, universe. I’m tired of getting butt raped by you. Grrrrrr.
What happened??
Been a bear of a day at work. Plus, the dog likely needs surgery. And, on the way back from the vet, the windshield got wrecked. And, a few other minor stuff added as garnish.
Agreed. Thats why Im making it a beer of a day after work
Sorry bout the dog, man. Shit piled on shit isnt a tasty sammich.
Not gonna lie…watching NHL playoffs on one screen and NFL draft on another is heaven
Not gonna lie… ok I’m lying
for shame!
which government post are you running for again?
The Ministry of..erm..
I mean Secretary of… no wait..
President.
Airports – Bangalore (yeah, go ahead) is not much fun, especially at 2 in the morning. The best thing about it was that it meant I was coming back to ‘Merica!
Wow, Ed. You are truly an international man of mystery.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)!
What a fantastic game 7 between the two teams Colorado beat for the cup!
/go Jack! Please dont kill me Jack!
Way to goooo Adam Henrique & congrats to the NJ Devils. This means a Happy Jack. Yay for Jack Mangan
Fuckashitpiss, the Senators lost. What do I have to watch?
Usedhair!!! Come out and plaaayyyayyy!!
Also, I highly recommend The Warriors over Maid in Manhattan…. just sayin.
Hey deadpan.
It’s good to be home and sleeping in my own bed
Sorry for the fucktastic day, ditto. Also, sympathies for your dog as we search for someone to come and administer an IV to our elder cat with cancer while we come to the mmmeetup. We love our pets, don’t we?
Here’s to a better day! H to the UGS.
I was gonna start the trash-talking with Lo Pan by saying he and his Rangers were going down, but I know what would happen if I said such a thing . . .
Oh we have miles to go before we sleep.
Wait…
And how about those Nuggets??
How ’bout THESE Nuggets, baby!
Helped my sister to retrieve her riding mower from her property (where her house used to be). Two neighbors around her had rebuilt. Nice homes. Still, one year later now, I counted 30 empty slabs in that neighborhood and at least 4 boarded up houses with “no trespassing” signs.
More tornado oddness – Her neighbor reports that about 3 weeks ago the last “destroyed” house in that neighborhood was finally bulldozed to the curb. While she was out walking one evening, she passed the pile and noticed the cushions from a chair of hers, sticking out of the debris. She had salvaged the chair but had never found the cushions. Somehow they had managed to end up in this collapsed house house several blocks away.
It’s going to be a tough day for a lot of families.
Hard times shall be overcome, man. And have.
I just don’t understand people. I dropped my car off to get the snow tires removed. The train station is a ten minute or less walk from the dealership. Still, people were asking for a ride to the station. I could understand if it was 30 below but it’s actually above freezing today. *shakes head*
Here’s a big complaint about TFAW. I have some subscriptions set up, and they slipped in this month a $79.99 Slip Cased Tank Girl set. I really think that’s a ridiculous thing to include for someone who has a monthly subscription to a series.
That Fucking Awful Woman?
This Fat Angry Ward?
The Fatally Applied Weiner
So are we picking 2 new movies for Round 2 playoffs, or does the loser in this round get whatever film is left unwatched from Round 1?
I think we still pick from the 2 films. It’s okay if a film gets watched more than once.
In other words, you and ditto can both watch the same Pecker. It’s fine with me.
I’m gonna go Maid in Manhattan on your ass.
Also..
“BOTH WATCH THE SAME PECKER”
*falls over*
I ain’t touching that.
Hammer? That you?
This… is not the hammer.
You’ve never had performance issues in the past…. not that I would know for sure
*snicker*
Wait…
For…
*splode*
Sorry, was in the other room. Can you do that again?
I’m in Scotland for a few days, there maybe be porridge at some point
Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Dont forget Larry
Goldielocks?
I’m relieved that Fringe gets another season. It’s really, really getting good.
I have yet to start this season! Gonna catch up with it on DVD. Or…”other” means sooner.
Boy this is like Scotland Day around Deadpan. I feel like I should be watching Highlander in a kilt while eating haggis with a single malt and taping stuff to the wall while practicing my bagpipes and offending Ian Shields.
Feed yer lawn, FEED IT!
Uuuuze yourdDIPstick laddie!
IAN SHIELDS!
Now thats a name Ive not heard in a long time. A long time
Oh, I had seen a few of those Facebook statuses before, but many were new to me.
They make me laugh, feel smug, and yet totally despair all at the same time.
I snagged a great find for my beer bottle collection tonight. I was showing a server my wish list from pintley and she recommended hitachino nest beer 3 days. This beer was brewed in Japan during the earthquake and tsunami. The mashing process took 3 days because of the loss of power. The resulting brew was limited to 8000 bottles. What’s more, it actually tasted great.
Wow, that’s a helluva backstory for a beer.
They are a pretty good brewery. I’ve enjoyed some of their stuff.
Whitney!!!
Good job cheering, Rhett and family! They couldn’t have done it without you.
I think Cali is a good luck charm. Every time we bring her the Coyotes win. I was pretty sleepy when I woke up this morning, but Teresa was mumbling something about season tickets for next year. (fingers crossed)
I have a contact if you want it — when you’re ready. 🙂
I went to watch the video and both my children heard the music and ran into the room.
So, yeah, I didn’t watch the video. LOL
*likes alot!*
The more you know…
I may need to borrow a coat for next weekend. I’m sure Van will lend me one…
Yes, I expect there to be a few coat jokes next weekend. (Please still come, Van)
Maid in Manhattan is a romantic comedy about a lower class girl getting together high class guy with the girl’s parent and the guys servant disapproving. So essentially it was Arthur without the booze or the comedy. The good news is that Arthur is also available on Netflix instant watch, so I can share that movie with my daughter tonight and get the bad taste of Maid in Manhattan out of my head. Woo hoo!
BTW, I boycott all remakes/reimaginings/reenvisionings/revisitings/etc. So the Dudley Moore Arthur (and the Dudley Moore, Peter Cooke Bedazzled for that matter) is the only version worth watching. There is no discussion on this topic. It is fact rather than opinion.
/gets off soap box/
Correction: In Arthur, the dad was extremely approving of the relationship. Whereas, in Maid in Manhattan the mom was disapproving. I guess they are completely different movies. I don’t know what I was thinking. But I’m still watching Arthur tonight.
J-Lo has that effect on people. I’m so proud of you for making it thru the whole thing!
Does Deadpan celebrate the Kentucky Derby like the NHL Playoffs?
Mmmm, glue.
Nay.
Licks lips
Wait..
I’m not French.
Only with the Colonel’s secret blend of herbs and spices.
But no one wants to pony-up for that.
“The Phoenix Coyotes are trying to pepper Pekke Rinne…”(say that 3 times fast)
because those words were said by an old man, Bob Heedhouse — they sound innocent.
Awesome game!
There, at last I have taken the weight from my shoulders. Mr. Mangan can call off the bounty on my big toe.
Both my film choices are not available on netflix in the UK.
Grinding of teeth will occur in 5,4,3,2,1..ouch!
My as in Vancouver lost.
Van, can you play DVDs from whatever region U.S. is? I might could hook you up with some Cheech and Chong.
Yup, got a multi regional DVD recorder.
Oh and you’ve got incoming on the email front.
Big changes happened at Evil last week. My previously quiet workspace has been invaded and noisy chaos leading to crappy morale for my staff should commence in about an hour.
Other than that, my complaints are few. Have a good day, DP! mwah!
Ess, I can relate. The reason I went for training last week is because there was a whole whack of layoffs at my company so some of us had to take up the jobs other people did. Hubby’s not happy as we’re not sure how my body will react to a full time job.
Yes, it’s the corporate way to do things . . .
Morning Pan
The weekend is over. Now counting down the days until I leave for Deadpanland
I got some dollars today, some have a picture of Abraham Lincoln on them.
They are also not as colourful as our currency
The vampire killer?
I have to go in a couple of minutes to take hubby’s car in to get the snow tires removed.
I don’t know about any of you, but I’m tired and I have a ginormous (ok it’s little) house to clean before all these people come to party within it.
Trying to help a friend gain access to her twitter account, but they keep asking for a mobile phone number that she has NEVER given them.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
I love (and yes I’m being sarcastic here) how buying foreign currency at the post office appears to give the post office employee the urge to ask where I’m going and when do I fly.
I get the same thing when I go to the bank too, Van. But it doesn’t bother me *shrug* I understand curiosity.
People often have to live vicariously through those who are leading much more exciting lives. Many of us don’t travel – especially to foreign countries.
90% of my travel seems to be to foreign countries
“People often have to live vicariously through those who are leading much more exciting lives”
This is why I hang out here. 😉
On the weekend I bought Coffee Crisps, Smarties, and Hawkins Cheesies.
I’m ready to go.
Oh the amount by which I love you (and Coffee Crisps) is immeasurable.
Reminds me that I need to ask a delicate question of someone (delicate in the sense of not causing offence).
ABSOLUTELY NOT is the answer.
If it’s to a Deadpanite Van, I wouldn’t worry. For the most part, we’re pretty open and understanding.
We are?
Ouch!
Yes, we are definitely open and understanding. Yep!
*rubs sore arm*
The answer is – “Potato Chips” NOT “Crisps”.
Pfft! you’ll be calling chips ‘french fries’ next.
Okay, Van – I’ll come bearing gifts! And thanks for the email!
Wednesday night, I’m having dinner out, then going to try to get like a billion hours of sleep. Must. Catch. Up. Before EveryoneGetsHere!
For those who remember the early days, a modern Rogue clone that trims the fat:
Van, since no one claimed the LA hockey team, I’d suggest that any movie with L.A., Kings, or Cheech and Chong will suffice. Don’t worry about those 2 films we selected.
I do think Sarah Lund looks sexy, though, maybe because she’s thin.
I have to confess it’s the jumper for me.
the jumper does not hurt
My gutters are being cleaned as I type
Is that what they’re calling it these days? Must not be very good
😆
To feed into the silliness, the cleaner said my gutters were dirtier than normal. (really, he did)
We like our gutters dirty! Or is that our minds-in-the-gutter? 😉
TEB’s multitasking abilities are the stuff of legend.
On a side note, I haven’t even looked to see if my two movies are available. Time is not my friend right now.
SpaMMMmmm email sent!
and read… green, orange, purple… :whistle:
Is that the one that says (draft) in the subject and FINAL in the body thus confusing EVERYONE?
BTW – Ralph and I are going to see the first showing of Hunger Games we can find on Friday morning if anyone wants to join us. I don’t have times yet as it’s early in the week.
And I’m about 2/3 through the (1st) book and am horrified, but seeing as it’s PG-13 and I made it through Watchmen, I know I can do this.
I. Can. Do. This.
I put a chicken in the oven an hour ago. I must not have had enough food today as the smell is making me really hungry.
Just a friendly FYI — the MMMmmmeetup weather forecast will be upper 90’s and flirting with 100 degrees. Fahrenheit.
Looking forward to a fantastic time w/ you all.
Woot.
I shall be watering my surroundings then.
Just not in the living room, please.
What a pisser.
I know! It’s so nice that it’s not cold anymore!
I shall bask in the normal temperatures I love while everyone else calls it “heat.”
Silly humans.
Ummm… not cold. Yeah. :ermm:
The weathermen must not have heard Cj and I, are going to be together again. That would add at least 10 degrees to the forecast. 😀
CJ, my daughter finished all three of the Hunger Games books. I managed to keep a little ahead of her, though I think we did end up finishing the last book on the same day.
You can handle it! And, actually it was a pretty cool experience as that’s the first time my daughter and I have taken an interest in a story at the same time like that.
Of course, maybe having spent last year with GRR Martin has skewed my perspective, but I thought the Hunger Games were pretty tame overall.
The Hedgehog and the Dog are off to Amsterdam.
This is really cool.
“A group of enterprising and rather creative garbage men out of Hamburg, Germany have blended work with artistic expression by converting dumpsters into giant pinhole cameras, dubbed the Trashcam Project. The method is pretty straightforward: by drilling a small hole on one side of the dumpster, an image is projected onto a giant sheet of photo paper suspended inside. Each shot takes about an hour to capture and its then developed in their special lab.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetrashcamproject/
Morning Pan.
I’m up, dressed and fed. Still have a teeny bit of time before I head out.
My hockey movie will most likely have to wait until after the mmmmeetup. Just too busy.
Hi DP,
I’m back partially from my virus. Bleh, awful.
Congrats Arizona folks on your hockey stuff!
I’m off to Evil . . .
Yea for improved health!
Yea for Arizona hockey !
Yea for Ev… errr, um yeh.
Stupid virus! I’m glad you’re feeling better. Was it from the Washington mayoral office?
May-oral?
BAZINGA
Hmm, I hope Alaska Airlnes is paying Jack well for this side bar ad. Somebody must be detecting discussion of travels plans here on the board.
Yesterday I increased the overall knowledge of mankind.
Snickers bars don’t defrost well in a microwave oven, you end up with a pool of sludge that looks like cat’s puke and smell of peanuts.
why nuke them? Frozen snickers are yummy.
A friend has dodgy teeth.
“a pool of sludge that looks like cat’s puke and smell of peanuts.”
… and that’s today’s THE MORE YOU KNOW!
It was only a matter of time. I heard about this possibility over a year ago.
Beware of what you install on your smartphones.
http://gizmodo.com/5904620/android-trojan-can-track-your-keystrokes-using-motion-sensors
50% off ME3 if you don’t already have it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FYEZMQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=bkgas-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004FYEZMQ
Bought ME1 in the used game section at GameStop for a discount. Purchased ME2 when Ed posted a link to an Amazon sale. Just purchased ME3 via ditto’s link. 🙂
Does ditto get a percentage of the sale?
I wish!
” a pool of sludge that looks like cat’s puke and smell of peanuts.” This was the original product slogan, but some marketing genius thought “Snickers really satisfies” was more appealing.
Speaking of “cat’s puke and smell of peanuts”, my supervisor is going out of their way to put the micro in management. How’s the project coming, well I’ve made five minutes of progress since the last time you asked me.
LOL
I DO feel your pain.
I once posted a sign beside me at work that said “It’s going fine.”
My manager was actually pretty offended on her next 5 minute pop-in.
She turned around and huffed out but at least she didn’t ask that question AGAIN.
hehe
Hey Deadpan
Currently sitting at a borrowed computer at head office. Not sure if I’m allowed to be posting to Deadpan but hey *shurg*, What are you going to do?
Seems like there should be a lot of sitar music at the HEAD office.
Most of my day has been staring at a screen twiddling my thumbs. I’s spending a lot of time waiting for others and I feel self concious pulling out my IPad.
Can’t even check my personal e-mail. This system is locked down pretty tight. So why does it let me post on the DP Board? Hmmmm…
Go to the people you are waiting on and keep asking them “How’s it going?”
By this afternoon they will be begging you to get out your iPad.
Yes, workplace lockdowns tend to be inconsistent at best, which kind of defeats the entire purpose of having a lockdown.
I thought the point of having a lockdown was to get your employees to buy smart phones.
Caged Heat?
!
“Quarantine”
“Tentin Quarantino”
Nothing a shot (to the head) won’t cure. 😉
CP: Sirius — Alan Parsons Project
I just made my flight reservations to come to Phoenix!!!!!!! :happy: :biggrin: 8)
…er, last one was meant to be 😎
Yea!
Woot!!
^like
Here I am, twiddling my thumbs again.
Did some training but an hour of work out of a full day makes for a very loooooong day. *sigh*
Apparently, the main person who is to train me is actually not in today, that’s why I’m sitting on my butt bored out of my wits. With luck, he’ll be in tomorrow. Otherwise it’s really going to be a wasted week.
*sigh*
Unfortunately, I really will be on Ontario time from now on. One of the new reports I’ll be doing has be be done between 2 and 3pm Ontario time. That’s noon and 1pm my time. No more lunches with friends. Now it will be brunches only.
4:20 Only 40 more minutes until leaving time.
Apparently I’m eating at Kelsey’s for dinner tonight and Milestone’s tomorrow. I eat at these places at home. I wonder what passes as truly “Ontarian” food?
What’s “Albertan” food? Chains are everywhere nowadays.
I tend to call Alberta the Texas of the north. We are famous for our oil, intolerance, and our beef.
Most people are taken to Smuggler’s for dinner. It’s pretty much all Alberta beef.
Although, I tend to have the bison when I go to Smugglers. Go figure *shrug*
4:26 Getting closer
CP: Rubber Ring — The Smiths
4:32 What do you bet my boss will end up working late? Since she’s my ride, I’m really on her time.
4:40
You know, time really does seem to go sloooooowly when you are sitting waiting for the day to end.
I just noticed, my work clock seems to be 2 minutes faster than Deadpan time. I guess I should be happy for the little things.
Did you make it out alive?
Alive, fed and now back in my hotel room
*Titanic sized facepalm*
http://www.geekologie.com/2012/04/titanic-sadness-people-on-twitter-discov.php
But if it was real, how’d they know that Kate Winslet got naked on it? Huh? Huh?
Yeah, my friend who works at a University overheard a conversation about this the other day. I know some historical events slip by but….
Retards will go on.
I’m King of the Tards!
It’s funny, the science centre in Calgay had a rather large and good titanic exabitiom a couple of years a go. When hubby and I went, at the beginning of the tour you were given a ticket with the name and bio of an actual passenger. At the end, you looked on a giant board to see if your person lived or died (I lived, John died as an aside). I jokingly asked the guide, hoe many people ask where Rose and Jack were on the list of passengers. Her answer was a sad sigh followed by, “too many”
John and I just weren’t sure what to make of that
Guh. Glad to see tardation isnt bound by borders.
“Exabitiom”? Exabitiablam!
Stupid iPad
Actually, “Calgay” is the best typo of the bunch there. That sounds like the planet where Capt. Sulu will eventually land and retire. . . .
Where they have lots of rodeos.
yehaw!
I just had a really hot shower. I have the in room coffee maker brewing up some decaf. I have 4 pillows piled up on the bed and am kicking back with a book
CR: The Winds of Khalakovo – Bradley Beaulieu
Just got off the phone from my regular evening call with hubby. I miss my hubby.
So, I read DJ Bunny’s post
“Alive, fed and now back in my hotel room”
as
“Alvie, fed and now back in my hotel room”
What to make of this, I dunno.
That’s right. I have a pet Alvie. I pet him, and squeeze him and call him George. Er, I mean, Alvie 😉
^likes this post :happy:
I give this post 3 and a half Alvies !!
What what what WHAAAAAAAATTT?????
Bed time!
Night Pan
That’s “Zay Jack”
Yes Pat, I’d like to buy a goal.
I’ll be doing a lot of traveling in May. The plan is to go to the MMMMMMMeetup, come home, wait a week, then go to Omaha to visit old friends (and explore the possibility of launching a career) from May 13-20. It’ll be tiring, but exciting, and I’m looking forward to it.
I’m glad that we’re one of your stops, Amy.
So – that Crow movie is still pretty damn good, even 18 years later. Goodnight :Ernie Hudson:
Amy Bowen Live! – The North America Tour
The Glass Spider from Deadpan Tour!
Morning deadpan!
Nothing like listening about a murder first thing in the morning.
CP: True Murder: Head Shot
CP: Kill Your Foes — Ashley MacIsaac
Meeeeeeeeeetiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnng.
God bless us, everyone.
Here I am, playing the waiting game again. My boss said if that happened it would be ok for me to pull out my ipad. However, there are some bigwigs here from head office US so I still feel self concious doing that.
The guy who’s training me is named Sean. He’s tall, blond and geeky looking. My daughter’s boyfriend is Shaun, who is tall, blond and geeky looking. While they don’t look exactly alike, they could pass as brothers. It’s very strange.
Just asked, this Sean is 31. A little older than my Boo’s Shaun
Isn’t Sean pronounced Shaun?
No, it’s pronounced Shawn. 😉
Yeah, I seen that.
Jack, I probably won’t be able to do show notes next week too. It’ll be month end and I also have bunches of stuff to do at work before I leave on the Thursday.
Is cool, of course, Bunny. Getting your ass here is a higher priority.
I got an e-mail this morning (while I was at my hotel), WWC ordered some shot glasses that light up when liquid is poured into them. I’m picking them up on Wednesday (May 2nd). As the one who arranged these, I think I may steal a few to give at the mmmmmeet up.
In about fifteen minutes, I get to look into a crystal ball. Forecasting the future is always fun :cheerful:
CP: Back In The USSR — The Beatles
As everyone saw, the Ambassador of Deadpan is going to the MMMmmmeetup. Im picking her up at the airport. Should I arrive with a giant sign, balloons , & have a clown with a spider monkey? Or just play it cool?
I’ve never met an ambassador before….
But I have met an ass before.
I don’t know Pixie. Those ideas don’t sound very deadpan to me. 😉
A small sign will be fine. :happy: My Gravatar on here is a real photo of me. I’ll probably be wearing my nice work clothes, since I’ll be running straight from work on Friday to the airport.
I almost need a list to remember all the things I want to bring next week. Let’s see how good my memory is then.
Did Amy get sent the itenerary? If she’s going to be there, she should know what we’re doing. Just sayin’ :ninja:
Yes, ma’am. Amy is on the list.
Yep, I got the itinerary. :happy:
Off to work. Later, Pan.
Okay, somebody explain to me why I’m feeling so antsy…. I have no reason to be
Did you leave the stove on?
Is there a hole in your floor/wall they’re crawling in through?
Scott Bakula has a nice singing voice. Who knew?
CP: Imagine – Scott Bakula from the Quantum Leap soundtrack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VfwSniOtM
I recently discovered Robert Downey Jr. makes a good crooner too. Go figure.
Almost dinner time.
Tomorrow afternoon, I head home.
Take a few moments to zen out, Panites with this gorgeous timelapse photography piece of Yosemite.
http://www.shawnreedervisuals.com/timelapse/
Yep, pretty awesome. ATTN: Vanamonde.
http://youtu.be/ghrDIQ-K8mg
People of Walmart (Sexy and you know it) video
I’m scared.
I like Wye Oak before The Walking Dead made them famous.
/what a pompous and snobbish thing to say
Come on Caps!
COME! ON!
I MEAN, BETTER?
haha
Holy snap what a game!
I might like Oak Aged Unearthly. But I never tried it.
/what a swampass and nobbish thing to say
BETTER?
flavor says butter…
tear.
Four Peaks Brewery doesnt offer Oatmeal Stout in growlers, due to CO2 issues while canning.
C’mon beermasters! Its 2012. Figure it out.
/angst over
Mango.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnKysErG4hA
The fuck?
A rather large hole has appeared in my back yard.
This is a good time to deal with all those dead bodies you might have laying around.
Just remind Mike Mulligan to get the Steam Shovel out BEFORE the hole is finished.
(too obscure?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Mulligan_and_His_Steam_Shovel
YES!!
I gracefully submit myself to your movie choices. 🙂
Congrats.
Thank you, sir!
*hoping ditto picks the John Waters*
*in best Cylon voice*
By your command!
*single roving eye*
“I gracefully submit myself”
Joel Ward??? JOEL WARD?!?!?!?! Wowo!
Afternoon Pan, been on a mini cruise to Amsterdam.
The city ( the bits I saw) had a serious glut of Macdonalds yet a surprising lack of Starbucks.
I did not have Mayonnaise on my fries..
Howdy, Van!
Good cause that wasnt mayo…
oh no you didn’t
Yeah. That may have been spreading it on too thick…
“the bits I saw”
You guys make me giggle.
And I was going to mention how “The Howdy Van” sounds like a porno. 😉
All aboard!
If this Van is a rockin’ don’t come a knockin
CP: Bad Motor Scooter — Montrose
I’m not a Beatles fan…. but I’m still falling over after reading this…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/the-beatles/9182864/The-Beatles-2-Sir-Paul-McCartneys-son-James-hints-at-next-generation-of-band.html
weird!
It’s something that has been discussed for thirty years. It would be kind of cool to see what the children of the Beatles could come up with. An old work colleague told me about seeing Julian Lennon in concert and at the end of his set he sung a few Beatles songs at the end. According to my friend, he sounded just like his father.
Notice how Julian is not included in the possible band…
The shadow of Yoko is still felt.
I met her in a swamp down in Tok-ay-oh, where she…
No wait.
Love potion no. 666?
Poor Julian.
So would Ringo’s kid be the Klingon in the Beatles: The Next Generation?
You mean because he’s been in actual relevant bands? “One of these things is not like the other” type thing?
Julian or Ringo?
Ringo’s kid. But those two are also acceptable answers
Ringo’s kid the only relevant junior Beatle? That would be the ultimate in irony
.
Well, considering he’s drummed for Iron Maiden’s Adrien Smith, Oasis, The Who, The Lightning Seeds.. and others I think the irony is a reality. Zak Starkey’s pretty prolific.
/the more you know
Fascinating! Although I’d also assert that Julian’s 2 hits and Sean’s 1 collaboration with Soulfly were legit.
CP: Paradise Circus– Massive Attack feat. Hope Sandoval (Gui Boratto Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p_MvePxC4w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mazzy Star was excellent. Hope’s vocals havent changed in 15 years. Thats a good thing.
And OMG THE LAST MAZZY STAR ALBUM CAME OUT 15 YEARS AGO.
*old*
Hope has been doing some solo stuff.
Well I knew she’s been active since Mazzy first disbanded… but jesus, “Fade Into You” came out nearly 20 years ago. Yipes!
Yeah, I know. 🙁
Here I am sitting at the Toronto airport. I know they say to get here two hours early but then you just wait around for an hour and a half before you board the plane. I have things to do. I can read or listen to my iPhone, I just don’t like waiting.
Also, the Toronto airport seems to have a sad lack of public ac plugs. My iPad is at 75%. I guess that’s ok, as long as my flight isn’t delayed like it was coming here
Putting the lunar excursions into familiar perspective:
http://m.io9.com/5905376/how-much-of-the-moons-surface-did-the-apollo-11-astronauts-actually-explore
Much smaller than I thought.
No, that’s not what she said
Are you sure? 😉
*sigh*. I always have high hopes for airport food and I’m always disappointed. Just had (some of) a horrid pulled pork sandwich. I think I’ll be snacking on junk food on the plane
Glad you get to head home tonight, TEB! Safe, happy, junk food-filled western journeys.
Fuck you, universe. I’m tired of getting butt raped by you. Grrrrrr.
What happened??
Been a bear of a day at work. Plus, the dog likely needs surgery. And, on the way back from the vet, the windshield got wrecked. And, a few other minor stuff added as garnish.
Agreed. Thats why Im making it a beer of a day after work
Sorry bout the dog, man. Shit piled on shit isnt a tasty sammich.
I feel you ditto. Beer makes better.
Oh, that doesn’t sound good, ditto. 🙁
Shoegaze alert.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QZTZZA/ref=s9_simh_bw_p340_d1_g340_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0CXQ6S6CVG5ZNBA9EK4Y&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1295542782&pf_rd_i=163856011
Well OK!!!!!!!!! Ill check it out
Nice. High Violets are excellent.
Not gonna lie… rooting for Ottawa
Not gonna lie…watching NHL playoffs on one screen and NFL draft on another is heaven
Not gonna lie… ok I’m lying
for shame!
which government post are you running for again?
The Ministry of..erm..
I mean Secretary of… no wait..
President.
Airports – Bangalore (yeah, go ahead) is not much fun, especially at 2 in the morning. The best thing about it was that it meant I was coming back to ‘Merica!
Wow, Ed. You are truly an international man of mystery.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)!
What a fantastic game 7 between the two teams Colorado beat for the cup!
/go Jack! Please dont kill me Jack!
Way to goooo Adam Henrique & congrats to the NJ Devils. This means a Happy Jack. Yay for Jack Mangan
Exxxxxxhhhhhhaaaaaalllle.
http://www.guitarworld.com/interview-its-40th-anniversary-ziggy-stardust-co-producer-ken-scott-discusses-working-david-bowie
Goodnight :Moonage Daydream:
The renovation of the Cutty Sark has finished:
http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/04/simply-stunningthe-world-famous-cutty-sark-after-its-50-million-renovation/
Smash Cops goes free for the day:
http://toucharcade.com/2012/04/26/smash-cops-goes-free-and-ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-drops-to-a-buck/
Fuckashitpiss, the Senators lost. What do I have to watch?
Usedhair!!! Come out and plaaayyyayyy!!
Also, I highly recommend The Warriors over Maid in Manhattan…. just sayin.
Hey deadpan.
It’s good to be home and sleeping in my own bed
Sorry for the fucktastic day, ditto. Also, sympathies for your dog as we search for someone to come and administer an IV to our elder cat with cancer while we come to the mmmeetup. We love our pets, don’t we?
Here’s to a better day! H to the UGS.
I was gonna start the trash-talking with Lo Pan by saying he and his Rangers were going down, but I know what would happen if I said such a thing . . .
Oh we have miles to go before we sleep.
Wait…
And how about those Nuggets??
How ’bout THESE Nuggets, baby!
Helped my sister to retrieve her riding mower from her property (where her house used to be). Two neighbors around her had rebuilt. Nice homes. Still, one year later now, I counted 30 empty slabs in that neighborhood and at least 4 boarded up houses with “no trespassing” signs.
More tornado oddness – Her neighbor reports that about 3 weeks ago the last “destroyed” house in that neighborhood was finally bulldozed to the curb. While she was out walking one evening, she passed the pile and noticed the cushions from a chair of hers, sticking out of the debris. She had salvaged the chair but had never found the cushions. Somehow they had managed to end up in this collapsed house house several blocks away.
It’s going to be a tough day for a lot of families.
Hard times shall be overcome, man. And have.
I just don’t understand people. I dropped my car off to get the snow tires removed. The train station is a ten minute or less walk from the dealership. Still, people were asking for a ride to the station. I could understand if it was 30 below but it’s actually above freezing today. *shakes head*
Here’s a big complaint about TFAW. I have some subscriptions set up, and they slipped in this month a $79.99 Slip Cased Tank Girl set. I really think that’s a ridiculous thing to include for someone who has a monthly subscription to a series.
That Fucking Awful Woman?
This Fat Angry Ward?
The Fatally Applied Weiner
So are we picking 2 new movies for Round 2 playoffs, or does the loser in this round get whatever film is left unwatched from Round 1?
I think we still pick from the 2 films. It’s okay if a film gets watched more than once.
In other words, you and ditto can both watch the same Pecker. It’s fine with me.
I’m gonna go Maid in Manhattan on your ass.
Also..
“BOTH WATCH THE SAME PECKER”
*falls over*
I ain’t touching that.
Hammer? That you?
This… is not the hammer.
You’ve never had performance issues in the past…. not that I would know for sure
*snicker*
Wait…
For…
*splode*
Sorry, was in the other room. Can you do that again?
I’m in Scotland for a few days, there maybe be porridge at some point
Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Dont forget Larry
Goldielocks?
I’m relieved that Fringe gets another season. It’s really, really getting good.
I have yet to start this season! Gonna catch up with it on DVD. Or…”other” means sooner.
Wahoooooo!
CP: Rapunzel — DMB
Let the poop jokes begin.
http://gizmodo.com/5905643/people-test-toilets-using-fake-poop
I’ll start with a gimmie..
“What a shitty thing to take the time to do”
Starting off with a splash, I see. 🙂
Ha! Yeah I should have flushed that one
Things you might not know about Scotty, my favorite ST character.
http://thechive.com/2012/04/25/20-fun-facts-you-might-not-have-known-about-celebs-20-photos/interesting-facts-about-celebrities-didnt-know-10/
“… overzealous Canadian gunman.” – a phrase you don’t hear very often.
Also the name of our speed metal band.
“… after his UNIT was secured,”
I tried to let that pass but I just couldn’t.
Hey Dudes:
http://m.kotaku.com/5905611/people-will-be-happy-watching-these-incredibly-abrupt-old+school-game-endings
Boy this is like Scotland Day around Deadpan. I feel like I should be watching Highlander in a kilt while eating haggis with a single malt and taping stuff to the wall while practicing my bagpipes and offending Ian Shields.
Feed yer lawn, FEED IT!
Uuuuze yourdDIPstick laddie!
IAN SHIELDS!
Now thats a name Ive not heard in a long time. A long time
There’s a group of window washers here in Calgary that wash in kilts http://www.meninkilts.com/calgary/
Lools like I have a choice of maid in manhattan or warrior. Maid in manhattan is available through instant watch so I will be watching that.
I’m so very sorry, UH. So…very… sorry.
I’ll be watching the Dukes of Hazard movie. At it has Jessica Simpson in a bikini. Bought the brand new DVD for $5.
+least
See justaJ0e’s dipstick comment above. Change the accent.
CP: When I’m Up — Great Big Sea
I love that song! :happy:
Crap joke for the day:
I was pretty excited when my new girlfriend sent me a text claiming she loves anal.
Turns out she is dyslexic and she loves Alan, my best mate…
Your cato, please…
*insert picture of fake poop*
😉
Oh we’re back to ze poop ees wee???
Boys are gross.
Alas he died in 1973.
I suppose her loving Alan was better than her showing up with a dildo.
*Put on Van’s coat, leaves*
Better for whom?
Van?
The dildo
Replace the C with a K..
I’ll get my coat.
I knew what you meant, sweetheart. I’ll keep your coat…
CP: Let’s Call It Love — Sleater-Kinney
Hmmm:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/unforgivable-facebook-statuses?s=mobile
LOL – #15!
OMFG I JUST FELL OVER
Mmmm, barbecue for dinner.
Good night pan
Mwah!
Wait, Fringe is getting renewed?
Well, then, my wife will be most pleased.
http://tvline.com/2012/04/26/fringe-renewed-for-season-5/
Oh, I had seen a few of those Facebook statuses before, but many were new to me.
They make me laugh, feel smug, and yet totally despair all at the same time.
I snagged a great find for my beer bottle collection tonight. I was showing a server my wish list from pintley and she recommended hitachino nest beer 3 days. This beer was brewed in Japan during the earthquake and tsunami. The mashing process took 3 days because of the loss of power. The resulting brew was limited to 8000 bottles. What’s more, it actually tasted great.
Wow, that’s a helluva backstory for a beer.
They are a pretty good brewery. I’ve enjoyed some of their stuff.
Whitney!!!
Good job cheering, Rhett and family! They couldn’t have done it without you.
I think Cali is a good luck charm. Every time we bring her the Coyotes win. I was pretty sleepy when I woke up this morning, but Teresa was mumbling something about season tickets for next year. (fingers crossed)
I have a contact if you want it — when you’re ready. 🙂
Hmmmm….
Today slipped through my fingers.
Cute:
http://www.gronkcomic.com/?p=8
Dammit, Lo.
Whad I doooo whad I doo?
NY – 1, Washington – 0
No soul, unless….
I’ve got everything that I need….
Life’s a happy song….
A bit of rum doesn’t hurt, either 🙂
What’s our gold for this week? I may have a shot.
I think you have had several already. 😉
Heresy!
Never forget the Rainbow Connection!
You know, I never cared much for Nirvana, but the Muppet’s Barbershop Quartet version is pretty catchy.
Mah Na Mah Na!
http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/11/_mahna_mahna_how_a_ditty_from_a_soft_core_italian_movie_became_the_muppets_catchiest_tune_.html
I went to watch the video and both my children heard the music and ran into the room.
So, yeah, I didn’t watch the video. LOL
*likes alot!*
The more you know…
I may need to borrow a coat for next weekend. I’m sure Van will lend me one…
Yes, I expect there to be a few coat jokes next weekend. (Please still come, Van)
Maid in Manhattan is a romantic comedy about a lower class girl getting together high class guy with the girl’s parent and the guys servant disapproving. So essentially it was Arthur without the booze or the comedy. The good news is that Arthur is also available on Netflix instant watch, so I can share that movie with my daughter tonight and get the bad taste of Maid in Manhattan out of my head. Woo hoo!
BTW, I boycott all remakes/reimaginings/reenvisionings/revisitings/etc. So the Dudley Moore Arthur (and the Dudley Moore, Peter Cooke Bedazzled for that matter) is the only version worth watching. There is no discussion on this topic. It is fact rather than opinion.
/gets off soap box/
Correction: In Arthur, the dad was extremely approving of the relationship. Whereas, in Maid in Manhattan the mom was disapproving. I guess they are completely different movies. I don’t know what I was thinking. But I’m still watching Arthur tonight.
J-Lo has that effect on people. I’m so proud of you for making it thru the whole thing!
It’s a rainy day in Cumbria.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mp1001/this-craigslist-ad-is-amazing-530j
That is awesome!
Does Deadpan celebrate the Kentucky Derby like the NHL Playoffs?
Mmmm, glue.
Nay.
Licks lips
Wait..
I’m not French.
Only with the Colonel’s secret blend of herbs and spices.
But no one wants to pony-up for that.
“The Phoenix Coyotes are trying to pepper Pekke Rinne…”(say that 3 times fast)
because those words were said by an old man, Bob Heedhouse — they sound innocent.
Awesome game!
There, at last I have taken the weight from my shoulders. Mr. Mangan can call off the bounty on my big toe.
Both my film choices are not available on netflix in the UK.
Grinding of teeth will occur in 5,4,3,2,1..ouch!
My as in Vancouver lost.
Van, can you play DVDs from whatever region U.S. is? I might could hook you up with some Cheech and Chong.
Yup, got a multi regional DVD recorder.
Oh and you’ve got incoming on the email front.
Big changes happened at Evil last week. My previously quiet workspace has been invaded and noisy chaos leading to crappy morale for my staff should commence in about an hour.
Other than that, my complaints are few. Have a good day, DP! mwah!
Ess, I can relate. The reason I went for training last week is because there was a whole whack of layoffs at my company so some of us had to take up the jobs other people did. Hubby’s not happy as we’re not sure how my body will react to a full time job.
Yes, it’s the corporate way to do things . . .
Morning Pan
The weekend is over. Now counting down the days until I leave for Deadpanland
I got some dollars today, some have a picture of Abraham Lincoln on them.
They are also not as colourful as our currency
The vampire killer?
I have to go in a couple of minutes to take hubby’s car in to get the snow tires removed.
I don’t know about any of you, but I’m tired and I have a ginormous (ok it’s little) house to clean before all these people come to party within it.
Trying to help a friend gain access to her twitter account, but they keep asking for a mobile phone number that she has NEVER given them.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
I love (and yes I’m being sarcastic here) how buying foreign currency at the post office appears to give the post office employee the urge to ask where I’m going and when do I fly.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! squared.
Where are you going? When are you leaving? 😉
I get the same thing when I go to the bank too, Van. But it doesn’t bother me *shrug* I understand curiosity.
People often have to live vicariously through those who are leading much more exciting lives. Many of us don’t travel – especially to foreign countries.
90% of my travel seems to be to foreign countries
“People often have to live vicariously through those who are leading much more exciting lives”
This is why I hang out here. 😉
On the weekend I bought Coffee Crisps, Smarties, and Hawkins Cheesies.
I’m ready to go.
Oh the amount by which I love you (and Coffee Crisps) is immeasurable.
Reminds me that I need to ask a delicate question of someone (delicate in the sense of not causing offence).
ABSOLUTELY NOT is the answer.
If it’s to a Deadpanite Van, I wouldn’t worry. For the most part, we’re pretty open and understanding.
We are?
Ouch!
Yes, we are definitely open and understanding. Yep!
*rubs sore arm*
The answer is – “Potato Chips” NOT “Crisps”.
Pfft! you’ll be calling chips ‘french fries’ next.
Okay, Van – I’ll come bearing gifts! And thanks for the email!
Wednesday night, I’m having dinner out, then going to try to get like a billion hours of sleep. Must. Catch. Up. Before EveryoneGetsHere!
For those who remember the early days, a modern Rogue clone that trims the fat:
http://mightyvision.blogspot.ca/2012/04/zaga-33.html
for Windows and Mac.
Good Morning!
*waves at Pixie*
*stretches in agreement*
*scratches in argument*
CP: Thought I Knew You — Matthew Sweet
Van, since no one claimed the LA hockey team, I’d suggest that any movie with L.A., Kings, or Cheech and Chong will suffice. Don’t worry about those 2 films we selected.
Escape L.A. ?
I wouldn’t force that on anyone,t sure.
CP: Deteriorata — National Lampoon
CR: Season 9, Issue 7 of Buffy
Funny European socket joke – LOL
Fun article for Van:
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/ready-to-wear-resisting-the-urge-to-change-clothes-may-be-no-bad-thing-7688849.html
Except for this ridiculous sentence:
I do think Sarah Lund looks sexy, though, maybe because she’s thin.
I have to confess it’s the jumper for me.
the jumper does not hurt
My gutters are being cleaned as I type
Is that what they’re calling it these days? Must not be very good
😆
To feed into the silliness, the cleaner said my gutters were dirtier than normal. (really, he did)
We like our gutters dirty! Or is that our minds-in-the-gutter? 😉
TEB’s multitasking abilities are the stuff of legend.
On a side note, I haven’t even looked to see if my two movies are available. Time is not my friend right now.
SpaMMMmmm email sent!
and read… green, orange, purple… :whistle:
Is that the one that says (draft) in the subject and FINAL in the body thus confusing EVERYONE?
BTW – Ralph and I are going to see the first showing of Hunger Games we can find on Friday morning if anyone wants to join us. I don’t have times yet as it’s early in the week.
And I’m about 2/3 through the (1st) book and am horrified, but seeing as it’s PG-13 and I made it through Watchmen, I know I can do this.
I. Can. Do. This.
I put a chicken in the oven an hour ago. I must not have had enough food today as the smell is making me really hungry.
Just a friendly FYI — the MMMmmmeetup weather forecast will be upper 90’s and flirting with 100 degrees. Fahrenheit.
Looking forward to a fantastic time w/ you all.
Woot.
I shall be watering my surroundings then.
Just not in the living room, please.
What a pisser.
I know! It’s so nice that it’s not cold anymore!
I shall bask in the normal temperatures I love while everyone else calls it “heat.”
Silly humans.
Ummm… not cold. Yeah. :ermm:
The weathermen must not have heard Cj and I, are going to be together again. That would add at least 10 degrees to the forecast. 😀
1:31 of pure rocky roll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKubAuffiIg
CJ, my daughter finished all three of the Hunger Games books. I managed to keep a little ahead of her, though I think we did end up finishing the last book on the same day.
You can handle it! And, actually it was a pretty cool experience as that’s the first time my daughter and I have taken an interest in a story at the same time like that.
Of course, maybe having spent last year with GRR Martin has skewed my perspective, but I thought the Hunger Games were pretty tame overall.