The Browncoat Bar and Grill - 12 Steps vs. Happiness by RiverIsMyGoddess

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Thank you, I'm having a very shiny birthday! Well, aside from the fact that I can't leave the house...

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:07 AM

LA29 comes in singing -HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!
A very shiny birthday to you dearest PR ! And if you can't leave your house , you can stay & celebrate here with us !

And happy Yule to you too !

RIMG - oooh my margarita ! Thank you !

I could use one this morning.Sean seems to think that 4 am is time to wake up ! I'm tired & cranky.

Bryce
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Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:14 AM

Well, as long as you have most everything you need, then all is shiny with the 'verse.

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:22 AM

I do have everything I need

Bryce
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Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:33 AM

That was actually intended for PR, but it's good to know that it holds for you as well.

I would love a quick trip to the smoking room.

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:52 AM

PENGUIN

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Penguin, well, I've, we've, been talking, and we all think it's pretty apparent that you have a coke problem. It's ok, it can happen to anyone, we just want you to know that we are here for you, to support you and lift you up through this time of despair in your life.

I've been trying to shake the habit, but sometime, you know, you just NEED it! It helps get me through the day...

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 3:54 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Sadly I do not have everything I need; I'm out of juice. I have no way to go get juice. I have water, but I neeeeeeeeed my juice.

I'll live.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 4:15 AM

Morning, drinkie type friends!

Rose, sorry you are out of juice on your special day!

Happy Birthday!

*holds out a sippy cup of juice*

You can share with Carson!

*walks to the smoking room*

RIMG, LA? You guys in here?

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 4:42 AM

I am here, I think LA went out shopping.

mornin' penguin, mavs.

* hand squeezes a quart of mango juice for PR

* sets a tall glass of milk out to warm for MSG when she arrives

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:11 AM

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:18 AM

* slices strawberries and bananas (gods forgive me if I have tried this before and forgotten about a dislike of bananas), squeezing lime juice into them, then adds tequila and ice and blends it to complete smoothness, pouring it into a sugar rimmed frosted glass as big around as her elder son's head

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:40 AM

MSG

PR- so how's the blizzard going? Any signs of nuclear winter letting up? HUGS and I'm sorry about the snow pack and all

RIMG may I have a nice warm glass of milk and maybe some toast with butter??

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."- Albright

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:49 AM

* brings MSG the glass of milk that he warmed up for her and a metal tray with various types of toasted bread and a little cold metal butter dish

I hope the little hellions aren't too much trouble for you today, and that your weather isn't too bad. All we have here is a cloudy funk and a cold wind.

~jimi
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Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:55 AM

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:48 PM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

*yawn* Still buried. I've been hibernating a bit. It's nice, but I'd like to get out at some point.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:55 PM

VERSEEXPLORER

*makes up some fresh chicken soup and blends fresh mangos for PR*
Still hibernating, PhoenixRose? Here's some soup and juice to help you feel better.

RIMG, I love Mandelbrot. I think you should get a tat of the Mandelbrot set.

LA, did you get all of your shopping done?

*cleans the bar and tries to tidy up a bit - puts on a pot of the good stuff*

Have a nice day, All. I'm going to sleep. I hope to see you all later. If you're taking off for the long weekend, have a safe and Merry Christmas (or whatever).

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Friday, December 22, 2006 12:13 AM

MAGDALENA

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

Hello my gorgeous Kaylee-clone!! Guess what - it looks like it will be cool enough on Christmas Day to actually wear my Kaylee jacket!!

I still haven't stopped grinning... is it weird that I have been talking to it?

Hello RIMG... are you holding down the fort? I would love something strong, sweet and cold please! (but I do not like ouzo...) Surprise me please!!

Mei Mei

- how's it feel to be 22 years & 1 day old sweet little sister? Oh - how many drinks do you have there - thats quite a few glasses

do you want any toast with that...???

*looks around the bar* Anyone seen Nico - does he know he doesn't need to put anything out in the smoking room?

Oh - this is what I needed!

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Friday, December 22, 2006 12:30 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Oh jie jie, you know how much I love my toast

I haven't seen my qing ren today, no. I'm all alone in Haven

How's it feel? Not that different, really. A new year of my life is begining, and hopefully it will be a good one. Oh, and about half of DragonCon is paid for now

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Friday, December 22, 2006 12:36 AM

VERSEEXPLORER

PR and Magda, so nice to see both of you. I just wanted to breeze back in to give Hugs and Kisses before I go to bed.

Nighty night.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 1:49 AM

mornin' drinkers.

PR - glad to hear about D*C being half paid for, that's great news, especially with 251 days to go still

Magda - how about a daiquiri?

* slices mangos and crushes raspberries, dumping them into the blender with a sizable quantity of rum and a scoop of ice, then blends to smooth perfection and pours into a tall pilsner glass with a thick ring of sugar around the rim.

VE - Mandlebrot, eh? I think that could look good, if done right. I might just put it on my list of tattoos that I want. :)

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 4:05 AM

Hey you ,what is Mandlebrot ?

PR - how was your Birthday ? & your Yule ?

Bryce
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Friday, December 22, 2006 4:28 AM

The term Mandelbrot set is used to refer both to a general class of fractal sets and to a particular instance of such a set. In general, a Mandelbrot set marks the set of points in the complex plane such that the corresponding Julia set is connected and not computable.

"The" Mandelbrot set is the set obtained from the quadratic recurrence equation
(1) (Complex math junk which won't copy)
with , where points in the complex plane for which the orbit of does not tend to infinity are in the set. Setting equal to any point in the set that is not a periodic point gives the same result. The Mandelbrot set was originally called a molecule by Mandelbrot. J. Hubbard and A. Douady proved that the Mandelbrot set is connected.

And for those of us who who studied Poe and Hawthorne in college (me!):

A Mandelbrot set is a pictoral representation of a mathematical formula.

They are most beautiful. Kindof like a Grateful Dead concert for your eyes.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=MANDELBROT

*wishes it wasn't raining so she could go outside and have a smokie treat*

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Friday, December 22, 2006 4:50 AM

Mav - Thank you from the liberal arts major ! At the beginning of your explination I was starting to go all Homer Simpson. doughnuts....

Just come into the smoker's room for your treat.It never rains in there !

Bryce
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Friday, December 22, 2006 4:59 AM

Mavs summed it up pretty well. Fractals. Would definitely make a killer tattoo in the hands of a capable artist.

I would love to go smoke, and am even contemplating an early lunch for that very reason.

EDIT: More on Mandlebrot sets than you probably want to know (it'll play merry hob with your radar, but pretty pretty lights...)
http://www.boissetamerica.com/products/BrandDetails.aspx?BrnId=68
Scroll down for some pictures.

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 6:38 AM

k, jimi- I clicked the link and went to a site that manufactures Canadian Whisky.

Sure, it's not enough that my fav drinkie is a 7 & 7 ( and I can't have one right now ) but do you have to rub my face in it?

*stamps foot*

I was really looking forward to the pretty pretty lights. Cruel man.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 6:50 AM

MSG

HUGS to all and I say we have a mjor buffet:)
I shall set it up

Smoked salmon, caviar, creme fraiche, quiche, meatballs, smoked oysers, bluecheese balls, rum abd bourbon balls, etc..

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."- Albright

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Friday, December 22, 2006 6:55 AM

Yum! A Holiday Buffet!

I make a really great ziti, and double chocolate brownies.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 6:56 AM

I'll make the roasted red peppers & mozzerella and garlic bread ! For dessert I've got cannoli !!

YAY ! A browncoat holiday feast !

Bryce
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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:10 AM

Aaahhh! Sexy buxom redheaded ninja assassins! I'll be good, I promise.

Here is the correct link, Mavs. I sorry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandlebrot_set

Wow, I am really out of it today. Hadn't had a smoke break yet. All better now.

The buffet looks great. Thanks MSG !!! I can contribute some chicken and dumplings and a few pecan pies.

* piles a plate high with food and throws himself into the hammock by the fire.

~jimi
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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:24 AM

VERSEEXPLORER

LA, the neat part of Mandelbrot is that it can be infinitely magnified. Have a smoke and enjoy these vids.

Mav and RIMG, hae you heard this song?

MsG, great idea. I don't have time to cook, but here's some chips and salsa. I have to run off to work. Last day - YEAH. I will take a minute to question the buffet.

If I don't see you this weekend, have a Very Merry Christmas.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:29 AM

Don't mess with me, man.
I'm rat-shit insane, remember???

*insert evil laugh .wav file here

Merry Christmas, Jimi-Bear

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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:47 AM

Ah, so adding that, we have

batsh*t f*cking loco sexy buxom redheaded ninja assassins

Yikes. I will be a good boy.

Merry Christmas to you too Maura-doll.

VE - I cannot YouTube until home, so I will let you know then, time permitting.

~jimi
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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:48 AM

MIRCEA

Cool a buffet. I probably have some cheesecakes I could add.

Q: How much does one man's sorrow weigh?
A: As much as he allows it to weigh.

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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:48 AM

VE - shiny pretty pretty lights.Thank you.I'll take you up on that suggestion asap..

RIMG - Does the pecan pie have chocolate chips ?

Mav - rat -shit insane ? I like it !

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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:54 AM

One of them does LA.

* finished his food and heads into the smoking room, opening the blinds (but not the glass that keeps the smoke separate) so as not to be leaving anyone out

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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by LittleAlbatross29:
Mav - rat -shit insane ? I like it !

Yeah, CMH said in the Imponderables thread yesterday that all redheads are rat-shit insane.

I don't agree with 99.44% of things he says, but I liked that one.

By the way, LA - can I have my cannoli with no pistachio nuts? Sacriledge, I know but I'm allergic!

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Friday, December 22, 2006 7:56 AM

Ooh. Double Posty Goodness!!!

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Friday, December 22, 2006 8:02 AM

-RIMG - Don't you remember the last time you opened the curtain? Am I going to have to go all River on you again ?

LA doesn't like the people staring....no ,no ,no windows, nooooooo ......

Mav - You can have it any way you want ! Now if only everything was that easy !

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Friday, December 22, 2006 8:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by LittleAlbatross29:
-RIMG - Don't you remember the last time you opened the curtain? Am I going to have to go all River on you again ?

LA doesn't like the people staring....no ,no ,no windows, nooooooo ......

I just thought you had had too much to smoke, is all. Do what you gotta do. :)

~jimi
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Friday, December 22, 2006 8:15 AM

Nope.Never have had too much to smoke !

I'm just crazy ! You know that .

Bryce
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Friday, December 22, 2006 8:17 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

*presses herself up against the glass and stares at LA, grinning like a maniac*

Hey, if any of y'all are interested, I'm taking a few pictures of why I can't leave the house. I'll post them in a bit...

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Friday, December 22, 2006 8:20 AM

* pulls the blinds down as fast as he can, then stands and leans on the doorframe, half in and half out of the room

Yeah, I wanna see 'em

* turns and looks back into the smoking room, keeping a wary eye on LA

~jimi
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Friday, December 22, 2006 9:23 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

*taps on glass* Hello? Hellooooooo?

Saga of Snow has been posted in the picture thread. So much gorramn snow...

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