Male and Female Imponderables- conjunction junction

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:20 AM

MAGDALENA "No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

Oooooh! Little Albatross - that is way too cute!! 'My three' were singing the 'Fruity Oaty Bar' song today - Lauren has it down pat but the boys learnt it today at her insistence! And your boys are so gorgeous Darling one! Thank you so much for that! I love this! Glad you're OK... Hello NVG - you were so funny when I wasn't here last night - I laughed so hard at the 'hippo' thing that Lauren came up from downstairs to see why I was making so much noise!

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:22 AM

TRISTAN

NVG, how're things? Oh, and there's fresh coffee over at the pub if you need it. KelKhil's da man. ______________________________________

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:24 AM

MSG

Sadly Zeek that was a typo..it's danger boy...I swear we watch him like no other and still... For example when we were helping to move into his new house and he was sitting on the floor playing with his toys. He started crawling over to the wall and stood up ( which he likes to do) and used the wall as a guide to walk....until he saw the metal connector for the cable poking out. I was maybe 3 feet from him and he drops to his knees and as I move toward him, puts his mouth on the connector...I pulled him right off and it had no juice, but that's the way his tiny mind works ( he also managed to stick his whole arm in a paint bucket while we were prying off the lid...that was his 3 bath of the day) I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:26 AM

RUGBUG

mornin', mornin', mornin' to all. Kids and danger? Let's just say I used to think those "kid leashes" were cruel. Then I met Micah. Oh, there was a question on whether we think kids are worse than years past. My answer would have to be yes. But I don't think it's necessarily their fault. The whole paradigm has shifted. It used to be that parents looked to the children first when they misbehaved. Now, many parents want to know what you did to make them behave that way. Suzy-pumpkin would never misbehave unless provoked. Yeah, right. *************** "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:26 AM

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:27 AM

MSG

My poor little teacher's assistant ( older student who gets a class credit for grading papers and helping students and teacher) I sent him to the car for the 3rd day in a row because I am just too tired to carry my own stuff in..luckily he's a sweetheart about it. Right now he's labeling my books from the book fair:) I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:28 AM

ZEEK

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:35 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

I'd so be your bitch too. But how to ezplain the big brown guy in your classroom. Maybe a bear costume?

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:35 AM

TRISTAN

Morning, RugBug! Micah, eh? Did you read about my velcro option of child control? Might help you a bit. LA29, nope, I am what is considered a "Damn Yankee". I was born in Mass., moved all over the place, and ended up here. "Yankees" down here mean anyone visiting from outside the South; a "Damn Yankee" is one who decided to stay! As far as a drawl, I can put one on if need be. It also helps with the Firefly speak. Zeek, I think that's why cats have nine lives... MSG, it's nice to have a helper around, eh? ______________________________________

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:42 AM

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:47 AM

MSG

NV- Well Diego ( my assistant) is mexican and 6 feet tall and maybe 200 pounds so I doubt one more large brown person would be all that noticable:) But you are welcome any day. LA- there won't really be any news for at least one more week because those rotten scientists still haven't come up with a way to detect pregnancy until at least 14 days after conception...so I sit in limbo and wait:) But that's ok 'cause like I said in the forsaken...it's not like trying to get pregnant is an unjoyable activity:) I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:51 AM

MAGDALENA "No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

Quote: Originally posted by LittleAlbatross29: Tristan ,I just love a man with a good southern drawl. I went to SC last year & was so surprised at the animosity they held for us Yankees.They really still take it to heart ,don't they ? Do you ever miss he north & the seasons changing ? I'm not sure I could move from the north ,But I'd like out of the city. And I'm thinking of installing the velcro.That they might like it only helps. Bryce ******************************* hmmmmmm.. LA - I love 'Gone with the Wind' and I was adicted to 'North & South' back in it's day too... for exactly the same reason! I think after today I might ask my employers to invest in some velcro too... But Goodnight all - have watched Kevin Costner undo Susan Sarandon's suspenders with one hand, make love on the table and extinguish the candles by the bath (Oh my!) and I am off to bed! Happy ponderin' my wonderful FFFfamily! x x

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:52 AM

TRISTAN

Well, ma'am, pleasure to oblige! I don't remember much of the North. Up until moving here, I spent a lot of my life in Arizona; Phoenix, mostly. It took me awhile to become aclimated to the South, but I think I fit in pretty well now. We do get season changes around here, but nothing too abrupt. I'd like to get back up North one of these days, just to visit where I came from. I highly suggest the industrial strength velcro...holds better when they wiggle. MSG, would you also have need of a 6'1" slightly dark Caucasian as an assistant? ______________________________________

Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:59 AM

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:02 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

I have this image of MSG arriving into work with an entourage of these tall, goodlooking guys in tow. I should be working. Pondering is so much more fun! EDIT - on the subject of the danger cat, I knew a guy who brought a new puppy home, only to have it chew a random number generator key ring he used to log into a secure IT system at work. He still doesn't know how the puppy managed to find it, and thinks he must have dropped it somewhere. Anyway, the puppy chewed away quite happily until he hit the battery, got a shock, yelped, spat the key ring out, ran behind his sofa, refused to come back out for two hours (leaving a present behind when he finally did) and cowered at the mear sound of keys jangling for months afterwards. The guy called his new puppy Pavlov. More animations available at http://desktophippie.googlepages.com

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:03 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Nighty Night Mags. Hope you can sleep well after Bull Durham.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:07 AM

TRISTAN

LA29, I will definitely keep that option in mind! Around the holidays, right? DTH, thank you for the compliment...I like the description..."tall, goodlooking guys in tow". ______________________________________

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:10 AM

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:10 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

You're welcome EDIT - yes indeed, LA. Browncoat men are the prettiest men in the 'verse. More animations available at http://desktophippie.googlepages.com

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:13 AM

TRISTAN

*sigh* There's nothing better for the male psyche than the women of Firefly! ______________________________________

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:38 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Here here! Saw Gina Torres on Standoff the other night. Yummy.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:44 AM

GED

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:47 AM

MSG

yeah she did look great...so I say you and Tristan drop by the studio and offer to be her boy toys...bet she'd take you two gorgeous studs in a heartbeat!!! I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:58 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Too much? Is there such a thing. But if it is the same girl you'd mentioned before then I wouldn't worry much (Unless the bill is cerrping into the four digit area. I hate huge phone bills) Good to see ya around. Haven't seen ya in a while. And yes MSG, I might enjoy that very much.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:07 AM

GED

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:14 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Doin' fine. Nursing sickness. Never sick. It sucks! But its cool y'all have the same carrier. So why the Too Much question?

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:31 AM

MSG

I'll send you the virtual nurse...and some soup and lovely steamy tea and of course HUGS and Airborne the magic germ killing tablet:) I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:39 AM

GED

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:42 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

I was told the same thing about Airborne by GND. Does it really work? Is it preventative? How does it work? Whats the best ice cream flavor to have after chinese cuisine (Cooking dinner Friday night.? I figure some Pepper beef, steamed rice, Lumpia (Filipino wraps), and maybe some chow mein . But I really want ice cream. Got any recipies that may compliment the meal?

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:43 AM

MAL4PREZ

Dang - I wish I had time to keep up with this thread! I missed all the med talk. And now you've moved on to fun goofy things, and as usual I'm going to just insert something off topic. Oh well. I guess it's just my thing. Let me share this much for the doubters of depression meds... I've been on them for almost a year, and not to be dramatic, but they've saved my life. I'm discovering recently that I have suppressed memories which have been wreaking havoc on me for my whole damn life. I would not have been able to face up to and work through this if I wasn't on meds. The broken bone analogy does it for me - it's like numbing your body so you can reset the bone and let it heal the way it should be, and then you can walk again. Of course, I'm doing this with a therapist, and I do hope to get rid of the meds eventually. But not if it means being like I was before. Call it weak, call it whatever you want, but I'm happy and I'm able to be half of a wonderful relationship and that's what matters. Regarding Chris - I am SO happy that this has turned from troll name-calling to discussion!! The thing that Emma wrote to CMH was really touching, that she's trying. I agreed with how she feels. There's a discomfort, kind of an edge to so many things that Chris writes. I add to that... a lot that Chris says is frightening familiar to me. Equating strength with independence and the ability to endure pain, thinking it's a worthwhile goal to not depend on anyone, thinking of the need for love and happiness as weaknesses. I was like that for a lot of years. It wasn't strength - it was hiding. For me. So Chris, I obviously have my own preconceptions and I could be way off, but I just wish I could reach out and shake you a few times and make you relax and be happy! I wish you could value enjoyment of life - in yourself and others - as the one thing that makes any person truly superior. You can't be any better than a happy person. You just can't. OK, trying to get back to topic - SO on phone? I've never liked it much. But I would with my new SO. If only my phone worked! NVG and MSG - I'm picturing the nurse from Ferris Bueller's day off... something about restoring pluck because she's the nurse who likes to *door slams* ----------------------------------------------- I'm the president. I don't need to listen.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:46 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

As long as she calls you as much as youy call her. I've been guilty of smothering in the past. But when I called less frequently I was told I'd been ignoring her (EX). Seems ya can't win with some. I miss calling someone and having the wonderful conversations about everything and nothing. Kinda helps when getting together. No need for too much talk, more time for activity.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:51 AM

MSG

Yes Airborne works incredibly well. I have a compromised immune system and I am constantly exposed to germs and without Airborne I'd be sick all the time. Ice cream to go with Chinese...here you go Coffee Ice Cream: 2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 6 large egg yolks In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and coffee. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat. In a medium bowl, beat the yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until the yolks are thick and light yellow in color, about 3 minutes. Temper the eggs by adding about 1 cup of the warm milk mixture to the eggs, whisking to combine. Gradually add the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream, to the remaining hot milk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down against the surface to keep a skin from forming. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours. Pour the custard into the bowl of an ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place in a plastic container, tightly cover, and freeze until ready to use. or if you want something a bit more challenging but really good For the Cake: 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 8 large eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup bleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract To Finish: 3 cups semisweet chocolate, (about 1 pound) melted 1 cup heavy cream 1 pint Chocolate Ice Cream 1 pint Peppermint Ice Cream 2 cups Chocolate sauce, warm, homemade or store bought 12 sprigs of fresh mint Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, warm the milk and 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium-low heat. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whip, beat the eggs and 1 cup of the sugar on medium-high speed in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is pale yellow and thick and has tripled in volume, about 8 minutes. With the mixer on low, beat in the warm milk mixture. Sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa, and salt together in a medium-size mixing bowl. Fold into the egg mixture and blend thoroughly until smooth. Add the vanilla and mix gently. Grease a 17 by 12-inch baking pan (or jelly-roll pan) with 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake until the cake springs back when touched, about 15 minutes. Cool for about 2 minutes, then gently flip it out onto a large wire rack or a large piece of parchment paper. Let cool completely. In an electric mixer, fitted with a wire whip, combine 1 cup of the melted chocolate and cream. Whisk on medium speed until firm peaks form. Remove, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Place a 1 1/2 quart mixing bowl upside down on the sponge cake. Using a knife, cut out a circle of the cake the size of the bowl, discarding the trimmings. Line the mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon and spread the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl evenly, about 3 inches deep, with the chocolate ice cream. Place the bowl in the freezer and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Spread the Peppermint ice cream evenly over the bottom and sides, about 3 inches deep. Spoon the chocolate mousse evenly in the center of the ice cream. Place the circle of sponge cake on top of the filled bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, place in the freezer, and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap. Unmold onto a wire rack. Pour the remaining 2 cups of melted chocolate over the entire mold, covering completely. Place back in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm to the touch. To serve, using a hot knife, slice the bomb into 12 equal servings. Place each slice on a serving plate and garnish with a drizzle of the chocolate sauce and a sprig of mint. I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:52 AM

GED

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:52 AM

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:53 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Long time between visits. Glad to see you here. And I do feel the hankerin' for some fun Eighty's movie antics. And a hot nurse at the door. Maybe a steak too. My fever was terrible for two days. Kept smelling different foods and remembering Junior High stuff I thought I purged. Happiness? I find stability to be my happiness. If anything outstanding happens I might mess my pants. Heaven forbid some of those outstanding things actually pan out. Glad to hear you are happy as half of the whole. Sounds nice.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:56 AM

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:02 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

I'm feeling much better. Just have a problems with temperature regulation. Got really cold in the kliving room before bed. Took 30 seconds to get to my room and was extremely hot when I got there. ADD: Norway? Why so many trips? And can I go? No, really. Why so many trips. Don't take this the wrong way. YOU SUCK! ADD PT 2: Thanks MSG. I have a gorram demonstration Saturday so I figure I'd leave work early and get the work stress out by cooking.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:15 AM

ZEEK

Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:22 AM

GED

Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:32 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

I too am very jealous. Doing innocent stuff just because you can, (and because of the distance). Seems too many of the girls/ladies in my town are so quick to become someones babies momma. I can't stand it. Kudos to you and your romance. The world needs more of it.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:54 AM

ZEEK

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:04 AM

RUGBUG

Quote: Originally posted by Ged: Yeah, she calls me just as much so it's all good. We seriously talk about everything, from politics and world issues to the mediocre. It's great! Hey there Art! You haven't been around much. PT? You injure yourself? Since I absolutely HATE the phone, my tolerance is very low. If you call me and I don't return it, don't call back until I call you. That is proper phone etiquette. This is NOT an opportunity to leave countless messages like 'where are you?' 'I'm worried' etc. That's just going to piss me off and make me want to push you away. I don't have a cell phone b/c I like to be able to get away. If you feel the need to call me all the damn time, you really need to find something else to do. Now Art, this isn't directed at you, because if she's calling you as much as you are calling her, you're probably golden. Unless you're the one always initiating the calls and she's always returning. If that's the case. Try backing off a little. Let her call you first. But, I dont' know the situation, so.... My dating question (specifically internet related and maybe directed at Mal4Prez): Why do people want to meet right away? Am I overly paranoid? One e-mail and it's all about planning a date. Easy tiger. A number of guys have turned me off with that. Chill out. There's plenty of time...isn't there? Or am I just a huge freak of a human being? NV: Healthy vibes coming your way. MSG: Hoping those pregnancy vibes are working. *************** "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:10 AM

ZEEK

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:16 AM

KELKHIL

RugBug - I agree with that one. This is the first site that I have actually talked even a little about my personal life. I usually just jump around and goof off (oh wait I do that here). Also why I do not post pictures of myself or give out my personal e-mail address. People try to get too close too fast on alot of sites and then start asking the bad questions. ya know like: where do you live? Can I come and visit? What's your number? Freakyness. Not like that here though! best place in the 'verse! Kelkhil The Shirtless Forsaken

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:40 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

So. What are they? I guess we've all established our boundries. Other wise I'd be at the nearest Browncoats house eating all their food and wearing their socks. Okay, joking aside, it is a little scary when some folks ask for a little too much information both online and IRL. But that information is so easily found. That is the scary part. I tend to reveal E-mail and Myspace info readily because they contain pretty much no IRL info. So what is internet dating like? I can't even remember what a real date is like so please humor me.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:42 AM

MARINA

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:57 AM

MSG

Rugbug- I have to go with...You have foolishly posted a picture of yourself and now that they've seen how incredibly hot and gorgeous you are they are just climbing the walls to get a chance to meet you so that they can convince you to run away with them( or at least sleep with them)Maybe you should try finding a less attractive picture of yourself ( oh yeah right I forgot, you don't have one 'cause you are so smokin' hot and all that you can't take bad pics- I say this based on you saying you weren't attractive and then posting a picture so gorgeous I almost cried) EDIT_ for those who haven't seen I suggest a trip to the putting faces with names thread so you can see the golden california girl perfection that is Rugbug( can anyone tell I would just about saw off an arm to look like her) I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:08 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Yeah. Aside from being independant, active, interesting, and damn intelligent, it might not help much to post pictures RugBug. I have to admit to bein' a might smitten before seein' you terribly so afterward. Might have said too much. (looks about trying not to be noticed) MSG, I can't wait to get home Friday night. Might have to cut down on dinner just for the wonderful dessert items. We'll call dinner "The food we eat so we don't get a belly ache from dessert".

Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:16 AM

RUGBUG

Eh, Zeek, I think you're right about a few of these guys. But it's pretty obvious who those ones are. Two line e-mails and a "let's meet for drinks." I was not very nice to this one guy who has a serious player reputation in town. He's 13 years older than me and thinks he's a stud muffin. Sadly, I couldn't resist the urge to poke him a little. MSG: ahhh, I'm blushing. You're going to make me get a big ole head...and then where will I be? But again, you've got the wrong impression. I'm cute enough, but so is the rest of the population. ;) And I've got plenty of bad pictures. I just hide those away. NV: I've found internet 'dating' to be strange. I haven't actually dated anyone, just correspondence, so far. Like say, I get a little paranoid about giving too much information in such a small town. What happens if they're a paranoid stalker type? I am actually corresponding with two guys. One that I am kind of excited about. The other, meh. But we'll see. There's a few others I'm e-mailing but whenever they bring up meeting (or talking on the phone) I'm very non-committal. That doesn't bode well. My 'membership' is up in a few days and I won't be renewing, but I suppose it was sort of fun while it lasted. *************** "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:29 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Baby steps. I want some baby steps. But why am I so leery of anything these days (aside from being tired as all get out)? Think the demo Saturday may be a good networking day. Got to talk to my bestset friend last night. She has some "friends" in San Diego she's tryin' to hook me up with, if I ever get down there. So, here's the current issue. Though I help take care of the kids, I should take "me" time and do stuff like dating. But I'm just so tired. How in the hell do single dads do it? Babysis is with the kids throughout the day and with BabyV some of the night and even she has a boyfriend. Might need some meds or a kick in the head. Something. Just a busy winter ahead and I'm getting a little anxious. Whine over.