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MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 12:33 PM

Last thread:
http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=28398

And how was your weekend?

From the last thread, JPStargazer asks a question:

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Okay, I have a situation here. My roomate is basically my best friend outside of high school (I'm in college now and we went to school together) and he just proposed to his girlfriend. I'm not really thinking about "Is she the right girl?" type things, but more along the lines of WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME? I mean I think that something like this would merit at least a "hey, I'm going to propose tonight" type comment. I mean, he even had me bring some flowers he had in our fridge downtown so he could propose. I was directly involved basically...and I don't get the heads up? What's the deal?

and Whitefall has a big announcement:

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In Whitefall news, all the stuff is in order (or at least the important parts) and so i'll be going to UCLA in the fall. So far i'm happy with it just because of the response i get when I tell people. Whether i can survive the school itself remains to be seen.

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KELKHIL

Monday, April 30, 2007 12:34 PM

Firsties? *does a firsties dance*

Grats Whitefall!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Paladin

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, April 30, 2007 12:38 PM

mornin' Imponderables.

Congrats Whitefall!

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 12:44 PM

Morning, Jimi. After reading your post in the bar, I didn't think you were around this AM.

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HOBBLEIT

Monday, April 30, 2007 12:49 PM

Good afternoon everyone!!

Been having fun?

I had a great day on Saturday, especially the part where my brothers jeans fell down. It's all detailed in my blog.

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http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, April 30, 2007 12:50 PM

I am back from the tester now. They need it for sell-offs, but I got some time in before they needed it.

* gets Mavs a mug of the Good Stuff and a big hug *

I am so happy for you and the quitting smoking.

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:09 PM

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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I am so happy for you and the quitting smoking.

Thanks.
There are moments when I'm quite happy about it...and moments where I would prostitute my very soul to get a cig butt thrown on the floor by (insert dirty celebrity that makes your skin crawl here).

My sense of smell is coming back. It's pretty amazing what I've been missing.
That, and I can tell my blood pressure is lower. I'm pretty in tune with what my pressure is doing, and pre-quitting I could tell it wasn't under control very well. Between smoking & coffee consumption...I wasn't doing my kidney any favors. It is much better - and that is always a good thing for my kidney.

EDIT: Gotta go do some actual work. Back in 45 min or so. -M.

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PENGUIN

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:18 PM

Good morning imponderables!

My poor body is tired and sore...I had to do actual work this weekend! lol

I scrubbed and sealed my deck, mowed, and sprayed the yard for weeds. A tiring but good weekend!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

KELKHIL

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:18 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:

I can tell my blood pressure is lower. I'm pretty in tune with what my pressure is doing, and pre-quitting I could tell it wasn't under control very well. Between smoking & coffee consumption...I wasn't doing my kidney any favors. It is much better - and that is always a good thing for my kidney.

Wow I have found that my blood pressure has been rising because of the quiting. Well mainly because I have no patience at the moment.

*hangs head in shame* It was not a good weekend for quiting. I did cheat a couple of times but man they tasted like crap and I could smell them for hours!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Paladin

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:25 PM

I fared a little better. I didn't cheat. I wanted to. Real bad, especially Saturday night. But then was reminded why I quit.

Husband decided the time was right.

And I made him take a shower and brush his teeth first.

I couldn't go near him unless he did.

He was...unamused.

I was...unrepentant.

*don't feel shame, Kel. Get back on the horse. Remember. You don't smoke.

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RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:29 PM

Mavs I just wanted to thank you for your concern on Friday, I figured at least one of you would question whether or not I got locked up again.

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:33 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
There are moments when I'm quite happy about it...and moments where I would prostitute my very soul.

Need I remind you that I am one of the resident soul vampirates?

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My sense of smell is coming back. It's pretty amazing what I've been missing.

You should head on over to the Pub immediately and check out the present I just gave Kelkhil.

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That, and I can tell my blood pressure is lower. I'm pretty in tune with what my pressure is doing, and pre-quitting I could tell it wasn't under control very well. It is much better - and that is always a good thing for my kidney.

BP? Kidney? In the singular? Is there something we should know here? Or am I just out of the fruit loop as usual?

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

KELKHIL

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:37 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:

*don't feel shame, Kel. Get back on the horse. Remember. You don't smoke.

Yeah. I never actually got "off the Horse" more I took him down a short cut. I am doing alright today so far but we will see.

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Paladin

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:54 PM

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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Mavs I just wanted to thank you for your concern on Friday, I figured at least one of you would question whether or not I got locked up again.

lol. These things do come to mind...

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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
BP? Kidney? In the singular? Is there something we should know here? Or am I just out of the fruit loop as usual?

Sweetie, what planet do you live on?

I have posted several times that I had a kidney transplant in 1992, in my early 20's...right between when my parents died.
Got it from my sister. (She's a good egg...)

(I actually have 3 kidneys, if you want to be technical. My two "Natives" have atrophied to the point that they don't show up on x-ray anymore.)

I've been on BP meds since I was diagnosed. Your kindeys control your BP.

It's no biggie.

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PENGUIN

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:58 PM

Don't feel bad Jonny...I missed that too!

*hugs Mavs*

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:02 PM

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Originally posted by Penguin:
Don't feel bad Jonny...I missed that too!

*hugs Mavs*

Oh, dear. I thought this was public knowledge.
Sorry!

*stands up*

My name is Maura, and I have Berger's Disease.

"Hi, Maura!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IgA_nephropathy
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RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:06 PM

* didn't know either *

I don't know what Berger's is (headed to wiki now, don't worry about explaining it), but here are some *bigassjimibearhuggles* anyhow. :)

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:06 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
He was...unamused.
I was...unrepentant.

Hopefully the treaty was signed...

Kelkhil, the tasting like crap thing is a very good sign. I had a smoke a couple of months ago if you could call it one. My lungs were as unamused as my taste buds. I had to know if after almost 9 years (at the time) I was free enough to just walk away again. I am.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:08 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IgA_nephropathy

(I never had the skin rash they mention...)

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KELKHIL

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:17 PM

*Feels out of the loop as well cuz he had no clue either*

:hugs: Mavs. Soryy if we are bringing up past conversations.

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Paladin

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:18 PM

AS long as you're ok Mav..

HAPPY BELTAINE !!!

LA dances her way back to the pub...

Bryce
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Would you tell me, please which way I ought to walk from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don't much care where," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh, you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."

JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:19 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Sweetie, what planet do you live on?

If I tell you that I'll have to kill you.

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I have posted several times that I had a kidney transplant in 1992, in my early 20's...right between when my parents died.
Got it from my sister. (She's a good egg...)

(I actually have 3 kidneys, if you want to be technical. My two "Natives" have atrophied to the point that they don't show up on x-ray anymore.)

I've been on BP meds since I was diagnosed. Your kindeys control your BP.

Honey bumpkin, I knew there was a health issue of some sort around the time your folks passed on, but I was short of details. Much as many people might think so, I'm not really a deviant stalker that reads up on every detail that can be got on my subjects, er, friends. I'm old fashioned like that. I wait until after I've captured you before I get the biographical info. It's part of my pathology.

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It's no biggie.

Graciously and gratefully accepts freely offered

and returns same:

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:27 PM

Thanks for the hugs, guys...but I didn't (and generally don't) mention my transplant because after so many years, it really is in the background now.

I got to the nephrologist a few times a year for the peepee test, and I control my BP. That's about it.
I was sick then. I'm not sick (knock formica) now.

I never let my illness define me. I was never a "kidney transplant patient." - That was the kid for whom they collected money on the counter of the local Pizza Hut. That was never me. And I've been exceedingly healthy since then.

Edit: Hi LA! Haven't had time to look...What is Beltane??? It seems to be a happy, fruit filled holiday...

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LITTLEALBATROSS29

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:32 PM

Beltaine is the festival of spring..celebrating the union of the God & Goddess ( SEX!!!) and fertility..for the people and of the land..

It is indded a very fun, fruit filled holiday..lots of dancing ,making merry,dancing 'round the beltaine fire & did I mention SEX ???

Bryce
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Would you tell me, please which way I ought to walk from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don't much care where," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh, you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."

JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:36 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I got to the nephrologist a few times a year for the peepee test, and I control my BP. That's about it.

Wow. Phrenology is accected as a real practice by the AMA now? Cool. I have these bumps on my head...

So you are also steroid, cocaine, heroine, THC free too then? At least a few times a year.

BP is a good thing to have under control no matter what anyway. But how is it that you are so incredibly caffeinated?

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I was sick then. I'm not sick (knock formica) spoken like a true furniturologist now.

I never let my illness define me.

Tell your sister thanks from me though. No sickness is up to the task of defining you, kiddo. Rock on!

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

HOBBLEIT

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by LittleAlbatross29:
Beltaine is the festival of spring..celebrating the union of the God & Goddess ( SEX!!!) and fertility..for the people and of the land..

It is indded a very fun, fruit filled holiday..lots of dancing ,making merry,dancing 'round the beltaine fire & did I mention SEX ???

that got my attention

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http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:45 PM

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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
So you are also... THC free too then? At least a few times a year.

Well, there is the Mr & Mrs Mavourneen once a year screening of The Wall...

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But how is it that you are so incredibly caffeinated?

I come from good stock?

Hi, My name is Maura, and I am actually the love child of Juan Valdez produced during one of his frequent trips to Ireland in the late 60's.

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JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:52 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Hi, My name is Maura, and I am actually the love child of Juan Valdez produced during one of his frequent trips to Ireland in the late 60's.

IRISH COFFEE!! YUM! (and I mean that with all due respect an' such...)

EDIT: The Wall is one of my all-time favorite movies.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 2:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
EDIT: The Wall is one of my all-time favorite movies.

I've seen it about 15 times, and never ever seem to remember what its about.

:sadstoneybaloneyface:

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JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 3:00 PM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
EDIT: The Wall is one of my all-time favorite movies.

I've seen it about 15 times, and never ever seem to remember what its about.

:sadstoneybaloneyface:

I just remember two cartoon flowers f

king.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

MSG

Monday, April 30, 2007 3:00 PM

Morning all...sadly don't have time top read right now. It's the end of level tests which require me to read out loud and maintain total silence for an hour for each period. Also, some genius forgot to do the bubble sheets for all special ed students so I'm having to bubble all their names, student numbers, grades,test booklets etc... for every kid I have in math...oh this is fun. I will be back later

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

HOBBLEIT

Monday, April 30, 2007 3:03 PM

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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
EDIT: The Wall is one of my all-time favorite movies.

I've seen it about 15 times, and never ever seem to remember what its about.

:sadstoneybaloneyface:

I just remember two cartoon flowers fking.

lol, that was a pretty memorable scene.

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http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

ZEEK

Monday, April 30, 2007 3:20 PM

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Originally posted by JPStargazerOkay, I have a situation here. My roomate is basically my best friend outside of high school (I'm in college now and we went to school together) and he just proposed to his girlfriend. I'm not really thinking about "Is she the right girl?" type things, but more along the lines of WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME? I mean I think that something like this would merit at least a "hey, I'm going to propose tonight" type comment. I mean, he even had me bring some flowers he had in our fridge downtown so he could propose. I was directly involved basically...and I don't get the heads up? What's the deal?

I see nothing wrong with it. First, he might have been nervous that she'd say no and he didn't want everyone knowing just in case. Second, don't you think she deserves to be the first to know? You might be the best friend, but she's the fiance. She out ranks you. Is that the real problem here? Are you upset about not being the most important?

MSG

Monday, April 30, 2007 3:37 PM

HUgs JP I think you're just feeling out of the loop. Just smile. he may have not wanted to say anything unless she said yes ('cause there's nothing more humiliating then telling a lot of people you're getting engaged and having her say no) If you're her friend too he might have been concerned you'd spill the beans..

Ok so what's Whitefall's news??? I don't have time to go back and check( see above)

HUGS Kelkhil and Mav...still so proud. I went to a party on Friday and ate nary a treat. Also ate only sugar free treats this weekend,

This testing may kill me:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

KELKHIL

Monday, April 30, 2007 3:43 PM

*gets MSG some of those Dove sugar-free Dark Chocolates*

I have heard say that these actually taste better then the ones with sugar in them!

And Whitefall got into UCLA

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Paladin

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, April 30, 2007 4:07 PM

'Morning folks. Just dropping in for a quick bit before leaving later this morning. Had a great weekend until about 9PM last night. GNDs mom flipped out because of a beef with my mom. Really F'd up how, even now, we get put in the middle of their crap. I feel bad about cussing out my mother last night, but she needs to know how gorram furious I am over their BS.
I'm taking the afternoon off to straighten myself out before confronting either of them directly.

MSG

Monday, April 30, 2007 4:20 PM

Oh wow oh WOW!!! COngradulations Whitefall. That's so great. I'm really impressed. I only knew a few people that got in to UCLA.Great job!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

COPILOT

Monday, April 30, 2007 4:50 PM

I met a boy! He's so unbelieably awsome I'm at work ramdomly yelling I'M RICK JAMES! Even gave him a crash corse in my life last night...and he still likes me! Ummm one little thing he's a virgin. This is so wierd! Are there proticals I should be advised of when taking someone's virginity? Oh goodness I'm so head over heels it's rediculious!

An I carried such a torch
http://myspace.com/serenityscopilot

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, April 30, 2007 4:54 PM

Well good for you. Seems its hard to find the wholesome sort these days. Not to mention letting someone know what your life consists of really lets them know that they are important enough to actually know you.

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, April 30, 2007 5:08 PM

Hey all! *waves to all* Busy as heck, so I may not get to post much. Still, I'll be sure to lurk. *commences lurking*

Banners, Avatars, LJ Icons and other fun stuff at www.desktophippie.com

PENGUIN

Monday, April 30, 2007 5:13 PM

*waves to da hippie*

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

HELL'S KITTEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 5:18 PM

*runs in!*

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
And how was your weekend?

Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!

Real quick (yeesh, I am so behind in threads):
Whitefall - Yay!

JPStargazer - get over it, it's not you he proposed to; as someone said, she gets first dibs on the whole knowing aspect. The fact that you know now should be good enough, as sometimes people don't tell people until after the three children and divorce.

DRIVE - blame me for its cancellation; I didn't like it and don't care that it's gone (horrible, horrible HK!)

BOSTON LEGAL - just started watching it on DVD while I'm homeless, crashing at friend's place, and I am in love... uh... with it....

RIMG - your new 76th tattoo weirds me out, but it does look great!

Misc. - Hi!!
I have no apartment, but I still have a lease (contracts are neat!). Storage has most of my clothing. Someone else has all my possessions. Someone else else has all my electronics. I am now twitchy and a little meaner, if that's possible. ^^ And now I am back at work and even more stressed out than I was before. Hee.

Time to run away. Really. Come on. You know you want to.....

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, April 30, 2007 5:29 PM

*chases Hell's Kitten into the thread*

*huggles the NinjaKitty*

*leaves NinjaKitty a bottle of JD to help keep her sane*

*runs away again*

Banners, Avatars, LJ Icons and other fun stuff at www.desktophippie.com

JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 5:31 PM

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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
BOSTON LEGAL - just started watching it on DVD while I'm homeless, crashing at friend's place, and I am in love... uh... with it....

Go ahead, say it: "Shatner".

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Misc. - Hi!!
I have no apartment, but I still have a lease (contracts are neat!).

A lease which hopefully isn't charging away time. Or is that part of the renter's insurance. I forget.

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Storage has most of my clothing. Someone else has all my possessions. Someone else else has all my electronics.

Doesn't sound like you're spreading yourself too thin. As long as you remember who has what and stay on good terms with them.

Uh oh:

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I am now twitchy and a little meaner, if that's possible. ^^ And now I am back at work and even more stressed out than I was before. Hee.

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Time to run away. Really. Come on. You know you want to.....

Yes yes we do.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, April 30, 2007 5:45 PM

HK - Thanks, I think.
How about I come get you and run away with you wherever you want to go ???

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

ZEEK

Monday, April 30, 2007 6:04 PM

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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
DRIVE - blame me for its cancellation; I didn't like it and don't care that it's gone (horrible, horrible HK!)

Me too. I'm sorta glad it's gone actually. Now Nathan can move on to better shows. At least that's the hope.

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Monday, April 30, 2007 6:23 PM

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Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
DRIVE - blame me for its cancellation; I didn't like it and don't care that it's gone (horrible, horrible HK!)

Me too. I'm sorta glad it's gone actually. Now Nathan can move on to better shows. At least that's the hope.

I'll chime in and make this an evil triumvirate.

I wanted to like Drive, I really did. I wanted it to do well. I watched the first 20 minutes or so of the first episode, and really didn't like it. Nathan was, of course, completely awesome, but I found myself thinking "It's impressive what that man can do with a really bad script." I had to turn it off. I tried watching another random 10 minutes or so from episode #4 (they were robbing a bank?), and again just couldn't stand it. Maybe if the show had followed *just* Nathan and his crew, and not any of the other groups, it could have been ok. So yeah, blame me for the show being canceled (except that I don't have a Nielsen box, so my viewing habits don't count, anyway).

In other news, my sister-in-law had her baby early Sunday morning, making me officially an aunt! My mom is all too ready for grandparenthood, but I think my Dad is still reeling. My own great grandmother (my great grandfather's younger, second wife) was visiting my parents in Texas when they got the call, and she seems pleased as punch to be a great great grandmother. When I was 18, out of the blue she informed me that she wanted to live to be a great great grandmother. I apologized for making her wait 8 years for that to happen, lol.

Other than that, my weekend was pretty uneventful. Cloud cover came in late Friday and I didn't quite finish sewing my swimsuit top, so no beach this weekend. And I'm one step closer to being keyed for Karazhan, for all you WoW fans out there.

So how is everyone else doing this Monday?

~CK

You can't take the sky from me...

MSG

Monday, April 30, 2007 6:40 PM

Hey HK how goes the whole insurance nightmare and the cleaning of clothes and apartment etc... HUGS I am so very sorry honey. I've been there and even knowing insurance will replace and clean, it still sucks to be living at someone else's and not have your things around you.

CK- HUGS and how are you sweety?

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Monday, April 30, 2007 6:52 PM

Hey MsG! *Hugs* I'm doing ok, all over the place really. I'm soooo excited for my brother and his wife (they had a boy, btw, 2 weeks early, 7 pounds 1 ounce, both mom and baby doing just fine), and I found out yesterday that my best friend is going to have a baby girl in August. And yet, I'm finding that I am doing much better with the idea that hubby and I won't ever have children of our own. Almost happy about it, actually, since we've started talking seriously about how we structure our lives for the next 40 or 50 years in the absence of children. But mostly I'm just really excited to meet these new little people who are being added to my extended family.

But on the downside, I've got some new health issues coming to light now, and that's getting me down. And the cloudy days are seriously getting to me (which is odd for a girl who grew up in Oregon, but hey, I wasn't vitamin D deficient back then). So I'm feeling a bit blah this morning. And coffee didn't help nearly as much I hoped it would.

~CK

You can't take the sky from me...

MSG

Monday, April 30, 2007 6:53 PM

Ck- I know just what you mean. If you can't have your own, the little ones who join your family are just that much more wonderful. What is the new little one's name>?

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:01 PM

Jason David, named for his daddy. They're still trying to decide what to call him, though the vote seems to be to just call him Jason, or little Jason if it's confusing. I think I'll call the baby Jason and my brother Papa Jason now, hehe.

~CK

You can't take the sky from me...

MAVOURNEEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:14 PM

oooooh. babies! Post a pic ASAP!

Congrats on the Aunt-age, CK! What fun!

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CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:19 PM

I'll post one as soon as I get one! Papa Jason had the presence of mind to grab his camera on the way out the door (my sister-in-law's water broke but she wasn't having labor pains, so it wasn't a mad rush to the hospital), so I hear they've taken a bunch of pictures, but I don't think they've gone home yet so nothing has been emailed out. They're planning on joining us for Christmas this year, but by that point he'll be 8 months old! Which reminds me, I should mail out the booties I knitted for him, before he gets too big to wear them...

ETA: if he'd been born a half an hour earlier, he would have been born on the 1 year anniversary of my brother proposing to his wife. Yeah, they've had a busy year.

~CK

You can't take the sky from me...

PENGUIN

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:39 PM

I think we need a thread of our own baby pictures!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:43 PM

CK!

Also belated congrats to Whitefall on UCLA'ing it. I know you were all bunched up about it a few months ago.

JP, maybe your friend got all nerved up about it. The female Browncoats aren't in the boys' club and maybe don't understand that we menfolk don't make a move without a consult. I mean we usually can't even tell if someone's interested. Not that we expect an answer or even an approval. Jus' sayin' habits die hard. And how many of you ladies wouldn't have even the slightest conspiratory gathering before the event arises to discuss "Should I say yes?"

The friend asked no input on how to pop the question? Maybe you think you're a closer friend than you are. But I would let one unconfirmed suspicion wreck the friendship. I would opt for the forgetful/uncomfortable line of thought unless there's something else that supports a pattern of deception or concealment.

Howdy Zeek.

And greetings, lovely Hobbleit. There were oodles of memorable scenes in that movie. Perhaps why I've always found it (and of course the album which spawned it) a masterwork.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:52 PM

If you want to start a Browncoat Baby Pictures thread Penguin, I'll put one of mine up! I was just playing around with my scanner and some old photos the other day.

Thanks JQ!

~CK

You can't take the sky from me...

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, April 30, 2007 7:54 PM

*sneaking in*

One company I worked for had a New Year Baby competition every year. Staff would bring in their baby pictures and there would be a competition with awards for cutest baby, least changed, baby who looks most like Budha, that kind of thing. It was a lot of fun :)

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JONNYQUEST

Monday, April 30, 2007 8:10 PM

We just did this last month at Job #1. I didn't participate. I've never not looked like me and felt I would be at an insurmountable disadvantage.

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

MSG

Monday, April 30, 2007 8:10 PM

That sounds fun DTH...you should start that as a thread:)

EDIT_ ok gotta go. I'm off to pick up plants for the school then big family party...bye for now
"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

FLYVOTE

Monday, April 30, 2007 9:00 PM

Wanna do something a little bit strange for me?

Go to:
http://www.bigphatjam.com/

Find the column for "Piano", and under that find "bob". Click a vote for "bob". That isn't me, but it is a family member and Firefly fan.

Many Thanks!

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HELL'S KITTEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 10:48 PM

*glee!*
*lies in wait for DTH*
*giggles*

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
BOSTON LEGAL - just started watching it on DVD while I'm homeless, crashing at friend's place, and I am in love... uh... with it....
Go ahead, say it: "Shatner".

No. Not "Shatner." While I thoroughly enjoy his performance on the show, my heart belongs to another: Spader. *dreamy sigh*

Quote:
JQ:
Quote:
HK: Storage has most of my clothing. Someone else has all my possessions. Someone else else has all my electronics.
Doesn't sound like you're spreading yourself too thin. As long as you remember who has what and stay on good terms with them.

Er. Actually... I'm pretty much hoping the insurance company has all their contact info. I met far too many people this past week and a half to remember anything. Heh. At least I now have a good excuse for wearing inappropriate t-shirts and kick-ass boots to work, in clear violation of our dress code policy, and no one can do anything about it. Hee! ^^

Zeek, CaliforniaKaylee my sweetheart - yay!, welcome to the Evil Triumvirate! Glad to have you join me! *wonders what sort of shirts we should have...*

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
HK - Thanks, I think.
How about I come get you and run away with you wherever you want to go ???

Excellent. I'm thinking Ireland, England, Egypt (maybe disguised as Canadians?), Australia, then New Zealand.

MsG - thanks, sweetie! Insurance has been surprisingly kind so far. I may need you to get your bappin' hand ready for the apartment management, though... ^^

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest: The female Browncoats aren't in the boys' club and maybe don't understand that we menfolk don't make a move without a consult.

...how appropriate that you had a picture of a PUSSY precede this statement. *snikker*

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sara013

HELL'S KITTEN

Monday, April 30, 2007 10:48 PM

i didn't even hit "post my response" twice, so i'll just pretend that this isn't really a deleted double post... it just doesn't exist...

JPSTARGAZER

Monday, April 30, 2007 10:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:

JP, maybe your friend got all nerved up about it.

See that's what I thought at first until I found out that she knew because they picked out the ring together a week or so ago. But I also found out he didn't even tell his parents, so I don't feel left out anymore, just worried that he felt that either I or his parents would have tried to talk him out of it (not saying I would have, but in his mind). I mean, what's the point of having friends if you only want them to tell you what you want to hear?

EDIT: I apologize for the grammatical Mobius strip that is the last sentence.

"All I got is a red guitar, three chords, and the truth...the rest is up to you"
--Bono

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, April 30, 2007 10:56 PM

*runs in*

*plonks several bottles of JD in the darkest corner for Hell's Kitten*

There you go NinjaKitty drinks are on Emma who is a kickass teacher by the way no matter what she says and I'm late going home now bye!

*runs away*

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FUTUREMRSFILLION

Monday, April 30, 2007 11:04 PM

I just want to say that before the exMrFmf went bibledy - he was a big Bob Ross fan and as a result my walls are lined with paintings ala Ross!

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Monday, April 30, 2007 11:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:
Good morning imponderables!

My poor body is tired and sore...I had to do actual work this weekend! lol

I scrubbed and sealed my deck, mowed, and sprayed the yard for weeds. A tiring but good weekend!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

Hello All! Congrats Whitefall!

Hey Penguin, I have some trees need movin to the curb if you are up for it

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

PENGUIN

Monday, April 30, 2007 11:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion:
I just want to say that before the exMrFmf went bibledy - he was a big Bob Ross fan and as a result my walls are lined with paintings ala Ross!

Bibledy people don't like Bob Ross???

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Monday, April 30, 2007 11:27 PM

don't know, but I never comment on what he likes and dislikes now cause I do not even know that person anymore!

But I gots some luverly art!

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

PENGUIN

Monday, April 30, 2007 11:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion:
Hey Penguin, I have some trees need movin to the curb if you are up for it

Be right there!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, April 30, 2007 11:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
HK - Thanks, I think.
How about I come get you and run away with you wherever you want to go ???
Excellent. I'm thinking Ireland, England, Egypt (maybe disguised as Canadians?), Australia, then New Zealand.

Those are all wonderful and acceptable locations. Be there at 8:00 to get ya?

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

INEVERMARRIED

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:41 AM

I know this is a flagrant attempt to sway you but...ENGLAND! ENGLAND! A THOUSAND TIMES ENGLAND!

We've got a few Browncoats, but just not enough in my view...and the weather's beautiful over here at the moment, blue skies, cooling breezes, the works.
Plus, the *accent* (because of course England is too small to have multiple accents ) is sexy...apparently. Hearing a rough Liverpudlian woman screaming "WHAT THE FK ARE YOU LOOKING AT?!" kinda takes the shine off it though. My advice is: stay away from the rough areas of Liverpool, it ain't worth it.

Ah well, back to my Thinking Journalism essay...got till 4pm tomorrow to write 2000 words and I'm still in the "finding quotes to support my argument" phase This is gonna be fun.

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~Do YOU know what the chain of command is?~
Red Bull Total for the day: 2 cans

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 1:36 AM

Now there's a face I haven't seen in a while.

How's it goin, granpa?

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

INEVERMARRIED

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 1:57 AM

RIMG - Right back at you kid. It's nice to be back. The server at my university has been playing up for the last three months, meaning sites like FFF.net, fanfiction.net, vgcats.com and bbc.co.uk (four of my most visited sites) have inexplicably just stopped working. The (exceddingly bad) technicians seem to have sorted it out for the time being.

As for me, I'm...shiny, really. As long as I can get this Thinking Journalism essay done and dusted (I've started now BTW, am on a solid 256 words), I should be able to carry on at uni, move away from my halls of residence (and the bds that reside in them) and start afresh socially. Got my last piece to hand in on May 9th, then four months of sweet, sweet freedom amongst people I know and love. Can't spiggin' wait!

How are you doing anyways RIMG? Life treating you well I hope?

A NINJA-QUICK EDIT: If anyone here on FFF.net takes a Journalism-related course at any educational level, I implore you to buy Journalism: Critical Issues which is edited by Stuart Allan. Absolutely amazing book which helps you get your head round the social aspects of Journalism and really makes you think on how to be a better, more ethical journalist. Plus, it's got tonnes of quotable passages, which always helps.

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~Do YOU know what the chain of command is?~

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 2:00 AM

I would move to England in a second if the opportunity arose! I miss it so!

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

JPSTARGAZER

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:12 AM

I really want to go back to England. I went when I was 16 or 17 and it was awesome, but I think if I went back now I'd enjoy it even more. As far as foreign countries go, I like it because a.) I can speak the language (mostly) and b.) British people don't seem to be rude to Americans in my experience (I'm putting you on watch Italy!). I guess I'll have to work for 6 months to put some money aside for a vacation.

"All I got is a red guitar, three chords, and the truth...the rest is up to you"
--Bono

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 9:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by inevermarried:
I know this is a flagrant attempt to sway you but...ENGLAND! ENGLAND! A THOUSAND TIMES ENGLAND!

We've got a few Browncoats, but just not enough in my view...and the weather's beautiful over here at the moment, blue skies, cooling breezes, the works.
Plus, the *accent* (because of course England is too small to have multiple accents ) is sexy...apparently.

Yes, but in Ireland they get all of those things and they also get to be in Ireland

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RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 10:52 AM

morning Imponderables.

inever, I have been doing ok. Still livin' and workin', doin' a lot with the 76th and our preparations for our first march. Making lots of beer too. Same basic stuff as always I suppose. Haven't used FFF chat in quite some time though (as you might have noticed).

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

HOBBLEIT

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:03 PM

Afternoon all. How are you?

I'll wait for the conversation to pick up before i say anything else.

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http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 1:07 PM

Hobbleit, you are a funny woman.

Morning, everyone.

Goddess Bless my tcp/ip line, as we have been fighting Verizon for over an hour as we had no Net service. And then inexplicably, it started working.

We're closing April today, so I will be off and on all day.

I am 6 days smoke free as of today. The urge is starting to subside, but every now and again I get a little fit.

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FLYVOTE

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 1:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:

I am 6 days smoke free as of today. The urge is starting to subside, but every now and again I get a little fit.

That is fantastic! Keep going...

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ZEEK

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 2:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
That is fantastic! Keep going...

That's what she said. *baboomchi*

Had to bump the thread somehow. We weren't even on the front page.

MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 3:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
That is fantastic! Keep going...

That's what she said. *baboomchi*

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MSG

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 3:31 PM

Oh the irony. MisterG and I actually spent a chunk of the weekend figuring out how much we would need and how we would go about getting visas and work in the UK...

Morning all- testing continues:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:03 PM

Jumping in. Taking the afternoon off again.

Love the tread kill kitty Mavs. (Saves to kity list)

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:04 PM

Really? You're thinking of moving to the UK? I know they advertise for teachers there a lot, so you shouldn't have too many issues.

(You know it's all rainy and, well, English right?)

*EDIT* Geez, NVG! No one responds for an hour! An hour! So I think it has to be okay to leave out the quote and what happens? You jump right in before me, that's what!

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MSG

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:15 PM

It's ok DTH I knew what you were talking about:)
Yeah I'll have no problem. It's MisterG we'd have to find work for. We think maybe by year after this one we can do it. It'll be so lovely:) ( humming now as happy plans fill my brain)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

JONNYQUEST

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
BOSTON LEGAL - just started watching it on DVD while I'm homeless, crashing at friend's place, and I am in love... uh... with it....

Go ahead, say it: "Shatner".

No. Not "Shatner." While I thoroughly enjoy his performance on the show, my heart belongs to another: Spader. *dreamy sigh*

Any Spader or just specific roles?

Quote:
HK:
Quote:
JQ:
Quote:
HK: Storage has most of my clothing. Someone else has all my possessions. Someone else else has all my electronics.

Doesn't sound like you're spreading yourself too thin. As long as you remember who has what and stay on good terms with them.

Er. Actually... I'm pretty much hoping the insurance company has all their contact info. I met far too many people this past week and a half to remember anything. Heh. At least I now have a good excuse for wearing inappropriate t-shirts and kick-ass boots to work, in clear violation of our dress code policy, and no one can do anything about it. Hee! ^^

I’m sure there’s absolutely no feeling of gratification here either, is there.

Quote:
HK:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest: The female Browncoats aren't in the boys' club and maybe don't understand that we menfolk don't make a move without a consult.

...how appropriate that you had a picture of a PUSSY precede this statement. *snikker*>

Just so's there's no confusion...

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:35 PM

I would love to go to Europe and work. It would possibly not even be that hard, as I could transfer to a USAF base there. I wanted to go to Germany, but there is this certain appeal to Ireland as well.

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:43 PM

We'll swap! How are you at IT Training?

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MAVOURNEEN

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 4:58 PM

Gah...

So remember I sold Dora (my old truck) to some guys? Well, they called to tell me the MVA won't let them register it - they were told there's still a lien on it. Turns out my bank never notified the MVA the loan was paid...but I still got an official title signifying the loan was paid. (Stupid!)

I just spent 30 minutes on the phone with the bank that bought the bank that bought the bank I had the loan with, in hopes of getting some sort of letter releasing the lien.

I've also been notified that there is interest in an Imponderables Pajama Party. Is there widespread interest?

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:05 PM

Mind not in right place to think of widespread, pajama party, etc.

MSG

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:07 PM

oooh that'd be fun:) I love pajamas:)

Mav- make a copy of the title you have, go down to the county recorder and have the title recorded. Then send that and the copy of the title to the people. That should do it. ( used to do this stuff all the time when I worked for my dad- mind you it was with buildings, but the principle is the same)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

PENGUIN

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:08 PM

A pj party sounds fun!

Girls in teddys...

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

HELL'S KITTEN

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I've also been notified that there is interest in an Imponderables Pajama Party. Is there widespread interest?

*...HK doesn't wear jammies...*

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:14 PM

I'm with Penguin, Browncoat ladies in teddies. Would be just as good in regular silky pajama bottoms as well.

DTH, not sure if the IT question was directed at me, but I can fake it well enough to get by. Got any openings?

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
*...HK doesn't wear jammies...*

That's acceptable too.

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

PENGUIN

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I've also been notified that there is interest in an Imponderables Pajama Party. Is there widespread interest?
*...HK doesn't wear jammies...*

Neither does the penguin!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:18 PM

yes, Jimi, I was talking to you! Suggesting we swap jobs for a bit. I wouldn't mind visiting the US for a spell! And since you're so eager to see Ireland.

Um... what do you do again? Military? Oh well, I'm sure there are loads of hippies in the American military... Heck, I may even bump into Chris and get to irritate the heck out of him in person

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DESKTOPHIPPIE

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I've also been notified that there is interest in an Imponderables Pajama Party. Is there widespread interest?
*...HK doesn't wear jammies...*

Whatayatalkinabout? Ninja outfits *are* jammies!

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MSG

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:19 PM

Hmmm My Jammies are mostly of this variety

or

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/pajamasseenontv_1948_7815362

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 5:27 PM

Those are great pajamas MsG.

DTH, I technically work for the military (Air Force), but I am a Civilian, and if I didn't have to pass through checkpoints every morning, I might not even notice. I do electronics engineering for them though, in case you need to study up a little before you come over here. :)

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

God? Who's colors' he flyin'?

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