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Imponderable Watercooler - Money for nothin' and your chicks for free

POSTED BY: JonnyQuest
UPDATED: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 17:28
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JONNYQUEST

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:45 PM

Ahhhhhh.....

The pondering of ponderances.

Old thread is here: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=29657 but we are not.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:04 PM

NV- naw I still sometimes do cute little love notes or silly notes/messages for MisterG as does he and it's fun...go for it

by the way...firsties!!!!

And is there really anything better than a cold,crisp salad with some of your favorite toppings and dressing on a hot day???

Hey now there's a ponder...list your top 10 toppings for a salad:)

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

MSG

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:23 PM

poke poke...hello??? why have you all gone quiet?

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

RHYIANAN

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:26 PM

salad toppings?

1. spinach leaves
2. bacon (real bacon, not the fake crap)
3. carrots (chunks, not shavings)
4. cucumbers
5. hard boiled egg (in pieces)
6. dried cherries
7. raspberry vinegrette

only 7, but that's my perfect salad

I'm a leaf on the wind

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:33 PM

1. Raspberry sauce and almond
2. Taco stuff. Taco salad rocks off socks
3. Easy on the Thousand. A little goes a long way with any dressing
4. Grahm crackers crumbled over fruit salad. Don't know why. It's just good.
5. Drew a blank.
Ten is a bit much but if anyone has any more I am more than willing to try. I HATE ranch. Some folks in these parts use ranch on everything and it is sickening.

THEM: "I wonder why my ass keeps getting fatter."
ME: "Gee, I don't know. Could it be the bottle of ranch you killed the flavor of your salad with or the econo barrel of Mayo you keep buying?"

Ranch and mayo: Use sparingly!

On the cutesy thing, I'm still burnt from another and have some underlaying issues with it. But I gave in and added a hunny bunny sort of name to my texts so I guess that's a start. I almost forgot actual "notes". Stupid 'puters really do make a person dumber.

ADD: I almost forgot that you saw the cutesy messages to "It" MSG. Hopefully you understand why I am having a hard time of it.

RHYIANAN

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:44 PM

NVG, Is that ranch thing like when some people smother everything they eat with catsup? That's something that seems to happen a lot around here, and I find it rather gross, so much so that I can't seem to eat much catsup at all.

I'm a leaf on the wind

ZEEK

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:44 PM

10 salad toppings?

um...let's see...
1. bacon
2. croutons
3. um...do onion rings go on salads?
4. pepperoni?
5. I give up

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:15 PM

Oh yeah. Catsup is good but c'mon. How much does a person need. I just have this thing about over doing condiments and ruining the actual flavor of food. Catsup does kinda make sense for fast food though don't it.

Your onion ring thing made me realize something. Onion rings don't really taste good with greens. Any sandwich I've ever seen never had any greens, not even a pickel on them.

Dang it. Now I really want onion rings. Thanks Zeek.

ZEEK

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Oh yeah. Catsup is good but c'mon. How much does a person need. I just have this thing about over doing condiments and ruining the actual flavor of food. Catsup does kinda make sense for fast food though don't it.

Your onion ring thing made me realize something. Onion rings don't really taste good with greens. Any sandwich I've ever seen never had any greens, not even a pickel on them.

Dang it. Now I really want onion rings. Thanks Zeek.

Mmmmm onion rings. I usually make myself a sandwich for lunch on the weekends and when I have time I'll put an onion ring or two in the toaster oven to put on the sandwich. Now that's good stuff.

RUGBUG

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:36 PM

Top ten salad items (or the perfect salad):

1. Kidney Beans
2. Garbanzo Beans
3. White Corn (yellow corn works too)
4. Peas
5. red onion slivers
6. black olive slices
7. TOMATOES (Rugbug's favorite food)
8. Tiny bit of grated cheese
9. Sunflower Seeds
10. Smattering of Bacon Bits (real or artificial)

Now add a little dressing like a balsamic vinagrette or a honey mustard something or other and eat. I could eat this salad everyday.

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

PENGUIN

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 11:13 PM

Anchovies???

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 11:41 PM

(Looks sideways at the guy in the tux)
Okaaaay.

Gone away folks. Goodnight.

GREYSTOKE

Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:26 AM

Hello all. Might use some of the recepies posted. It's amazing what you'll discover on here. In truth I just signed up and am "testing the water". Now I'll know what goes where.... I hope.

It's All Gravy Baby!

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Thursday, July 19, 2007 1:26 PM

Then allow me to be the first to welcome you to the thread! Ironic since a bunch of real life troubles have kept me away for weeks, but there ya go :)

Welcome to the ponderable thread! Have some water from the watercooler! Enjoy the ripe strawberries and cheerful conversation! Ponder life's mysteries with us! Or, you know, just gossip a bit. Whatever :)

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RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, July 19, 2007 1:45 PM

mornin' Imponderables.

*GLOMPS DTH again for good measure*

Salad toppings:
First, it should be noted that I cannot stand lettuce, and therefore don't use it in salads. My ideal salad would be:
1. Edamame (Japanese soy beans)
2. Diced Roma tomatoes
3. Cucumbers
4. Bleu Cheese crumbles
5. REAL bacon crumbles
6. Some baby spinach leaves
7. Button mushrooms
8. Corn sounds good (thanks RugBug)
9. Fresh mozerella or parmesean (or both!)
10. Dressing, either Bleu cheese if I am in the mood for creamy, or basalmic vinegarette.

On the topic of the previous thread, I made a big time comfort food meal last night. Country fried steak, crunchy on the outside yet still tender, very creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, corn bread, and fried onions. It was tasty. :)

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:35 PM

So, you guys were on my mind last night. I went to get a haircut and this time the stylist convinced me to get it washed since I asked her to use the clippers that thin the hair out. She said hair would get everywhere even just on my drive home. So, I gave in and had to sit there concentrating so hard not to laugh about how I just had the conversation about hair washing with you guys. Every time I started to smirk I had to be like "baseball, puppies, whatever just think about something not funny!"

RUGBUG

Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:48 PM

Ah Zeek, you just made me laugh out loud. Sounds like you were bemused. But the real question is did you enjoy having your hair washed?

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:49 PM

Hihihi, glad we've managed to interfere with your daily slog Zeek (look! I learned my Z's!) and brought a little merriment to you xD

They may think their sins are original, but for the most part they are petty and repetitive.

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Ah Zeek, you just made me laugh out loud. Sounds like you were bemused. But the real question is did you enjoy having your hair washed?

Nah she wasn't very good looking.

So, I guess you guys are a good group to ask. Is having a bunch of hair some sort of status symbol? I've always had a thick head of hair. So, in the summer I usually like them to use those thinning clippers so it's not like wearing a hat every day. Anyway when I asked her to use them she was like "yeah you do have a lot of hair". I was just like "yep" and then she said "yeah you're all like 'thank you'". At which point I was totally confused and just decided to respond with a chuckle. Why in the world would I take "you have a lot of hair" as a compliment?

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, July 19, 2007 3:01 PM

Not that I'm aware of, and I'm usually the first to jump on any status symbol I can claim.

But then we Scots are naturally thin haired and blue skinned, so maybe we just decided we weren't having any of that thick haired keech xD

They may think their sins are original, but for the most part they are petty and repetitive.

RUGBUG

Thursday, July 19, 2007 3:55 PM

Oh, I don't know about that, Odds. It may just be some type of unconscious status symbol.

I have extremely thick hair. Extremely. My roomie and I once did a little test. She braided her hair and then I took as much of mine that would make a braid the same thickness as her's. I had four braids to her one. That's how thick it is.

I'm always getting the 'wow, you have a lot of hair' said as if it's a compliment. People seem (and say they are) jealous of it. People that don't have to deal with it, that is. When I was getting it washed at the beauty college (while my arm was broken) the girls would all 'ooh and aah' over it.

Yeah. Whatever. It's hair. But there is some kind of compliment behind a 'wow you have thick hair' comments. I just say thanks or an incredulous 'I KNOW. Isn't it crazy?'

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

MIRCEA

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
10 salad toppings?

um...let's see...
1. bacon
2. croutons
3. um...do onion rings go on salads?
4. pepperoni?
5. I give up

I like pepperoni on my salads.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Oh, I don't know about that, Odds. It may just be some type of unconscious status symbol.

I have extremely thick hair. Extremely. My roomie and I once did a little test. She braided her hair and then I took as much of mine that would make a braid the same thickness as her's. I had four braids to her one. That's how thick it is.

I'm always getting the 'wow, you have a lot of hair' said as if it's a compliment. People seem (and say they are) jealous of it. People that don't have to deal with it, that is. When I was getting it washed at the beauty college (while my arm was broken) the girls would all 'ooh and aah' over it.

Yeah. Whatever. It's hair. But there is some kind of compliment behind a 'wow you have thick hair' comments. I just say thanks or an incredulous 'I KNOW. Isn't it crazy?'

Man if I ever open a match.com account I'll be golden. "Hey ladies I've got thick hair and a long torso. I'm a genetic gold mine. Plus chicks did my apartment's big bath tub. You know you want me." I'll be swarmed I tells ya.

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:16 PM

Haha! Well I guess thick lustrous hair is supposed to be a nice feature for a woman isn't it 'Bug? I remember when I was in school, you could tell if the girls were working up to a proper bitching session because they always started with 'and her hair is so thin and greasy' before they built up, saved me alot of bother once I picked that one up xD

I usually just get 'huh, you know you actually have a lot of hair here' and then 'you're really sure you don't want me to use the clippers? really really sure?' and then much muttering as they thin and trim ^^

edit hey you're onto a winner there Zeek xD shall we run a book on how many applicants you get per hour?

They may think their sins are original, but for the most part they are petty and repetitive.

RUGBUG

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
I remember when I was in school, you could tell if the girls were working up to a proper bitching session because they always started with 'and her hair is so thin and greasy' before they built up, saved me alot of bother once I picked that one up xD

Ahahaaahaahaa. I can just see girls saying that. I can even hear them saying it in my head, though I don't think I've ever uttered the words my own self.

Zeek. There you go. Thick hair and a big bath tub. You should be the hottest ticket in town. :D

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

ZEROKIRYU

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:49 PM

People come up to me and just touch or grab my hair.

I hate them.

With a passion.

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RUGBUG

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by zerokiryu:
People come up to me and just touch or grab my hair.

That's weird. I would hate them too.

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:54 PM

You should reach inside them and touch their lungs, just to be fair.

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

ZEROKIRYU

Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Quote:
Originally posted by zerokiryu:
People come up to me and just touch or grab my hair.

That's weird. I would hate them too.

They're people I know.

But still......

ADD: Good Idea RIMG!!!

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FLYVOTE

Thursday, July 19, 2007 5:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by zerokiryu:
People come up to me and just touch or grab my hair.

I hate them.

With a passion.

That doesn't bother me in the least. In fact I really like it a lot when people come up to you and grab you hair.

The hair-grabbing has been mentioned before in an earlier version of this thread. It doesn't happen to me. I can't imagine doing that to anyone. That is really crossing a personal boundary that should be off limits. Yet people do that. Was it because someone did it to them as children (when it was probably lees off limits)? Or that they've witnessed it and so it would (to them) be acceptable?

You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. And love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down… tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keels… makes her a home.

ZEROKIRYU

Thursday, July 19, 2007 5:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FlyVote:
That is really crossing a personal boundary that should be off limits. Yet people do that. Was it because someone did it to them as children (when it was probably lees off limits)? Or that they've witnessed it and so it would (to them) be acceptable?

I don't know, but it pisses me off to no end.

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RHYIANAN

Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:32 PM

I agree with the hair grabbing thing...I've never understood why people have an uncontrollable urge to play with my hair. It's my hair, grow your own to play with.

I'm a leaf on the wind

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, July 19, 2007 7:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Rhyianan:
I agree with the hair grabbing thing...I've never understood why people have an uncontrollable urge to play with my hair. It's my hair, grow your own to play with.

What if I ask real nice??

Personally, having my grandmother constantly stroking my hair as a child was a real turn-off. I don't do it to other people unless we'd both feel comfortable about it. We're talking about UFIH - unsolicited fingers in hair. (DTH, I know you're a Farkette; you get that one?) Thankfully my aversion stops at the unsolicited part, and I like hair and finger play.

My hair is also thick and I think it's a compliment the same way "you're so skinny!" is--or at least was--a compliment. It has to do with the fact that the alternative is kind of...uncomplimentable.

EDIT:

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:
Anchovies???

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
(Looks sideways at the guy in the tux)
Okaaaay.

Dood, that's like a delicacy in Antarctica amongst the flightless...!

Now for the salad fixin's...

1. Shredded Cheese of some sort
2. Bac'n Bits rather than Baco's (but that can be a mood thing)
3. Crumbled up hard-boiled eggs
4. Sliced Radishes
5. Grated Carrots
6. Cherry--not grape--tomatoes, or real ones if'n there good
7. Tender, young salad greens (this is really a subclass all its own)
8. Sliced cucumber
9. Croutons
10. Alfalfalfalfa sprouts although bean sprouts will do
11. Catalina or raspberry vinegarette dressing

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:09 PM

So, does anybody else just enjoy a good argument between friends sometimes? Cause I was bored and figured eh this will pass the time. So, I started IMing a friend with "so what do you think about the presidential candidates?" (I hate politics and could care less about them overall) Anyway it quickly led to a debate about abortion and really got to passing the time for a while there. Of course a few minor insults were thrown around and stuff, but really it worked like a charm. Kept me awake and passed the time like it was the weekend for a while.

Anybody else argue for fun?

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:07 PM

Slow day in the neighborhood?

Howdy everyone. Long, disappointing, crappy, day. But surprizingly I'm very, very happy.

How 'bout everyone else?

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Slow day in the neighborhood?

Howdy everyone. Long, disappointing, crappy, day. But surprizingly I'm very, very happy.

How 'bout everyone else?

Long, boring day. But the weekend is almost here. Which makes me somewhat happy.

RUGBUG

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:11 PM

I'm not afraid of a good debate, but I don't like it when things get heated. It's so easy for it to turn nasty, especially over issues where one person refuses to even acknowledge the other's POV.

For example: I was recently debating the horridness that is the HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) and other animal rights groups. Now, I'm all for animal WELFARE, but not animals rights. I think HSUS is deceptive in not only their fund raising practices and the allocation of those funds, but also in the major tenets as an organization. My co-worker was at the point that she couldn't concede a single point...even though I am quite right in my suppositions and accusations.

But it did keep things lively for a bit...and we are still friends, so all is good.

Debates are best when people can leave the personal feelings out of it and just have an exchange of information. If you're not out to change someone's mind, but instead discuss an issue from both sides, it's a learning experience for everyone involved. IMHO, of course.

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
If you're not out to change someone's mind, but instead discuss an issue from both sides, it's a learning experience for everyone involved. IMHO, of course.

Good cause I think HSUS rocks socks. What do you think of that, huh?

Actually I know nothing about them.

RUGBUG

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
If you're not out to change someone's mind, but instead discuss an issue from both sides, it's a learning experience for everyone involved. IMHO, of course.

Good cause I think HSUS rocks socks. What do you think of that, huh?

Actually I know nothing about them.

Yo mamma!

And with that, I'm outta here.

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

ZEEK

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Yo mamma!

And with that, I'm outta here.

Yeah you better run!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, July 20, 2007 10:30 AM

mornin' Imponderables.

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

JONNYQUEST

Friday, July 20, 2007 12:50 PM

Morning, Jimi.

How come our whole world is so quiet this week? Seems like hours between every post.

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
I'm not afraid of a good debate, but I don't like it when things get heated. It's so easy for it to turn nasty, especially over issues where one person refuses to even acknowledge the other's POV.
Juxtaposed with(my emphasis:
My co-worker was at the point that she couldn't concede a single point...even though I am quite right in my suppositions and accusations.

My God! And they call me arrogant! Bug!

“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.” T. Jefferson

“Difference of opinion is the one crime which kings never forgive” R.W. Emerson

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 1:56 PM

Morning all:)

Jonny now be nice...he meant that teasingly Rugbug( which I'm sure you knew, but after the recent ickiness I felt compelled to point out)

Ok I realized I forgot to put up my salad

1-spinach or dark greens
2- tomatos
3-hearts of palm
4-artichoke hearts
5-pickled beets
6- cucumber
7- mushrooms
8- garbanzo beans
9- blue cheese crumbles
10- fresh shrimp or grilled steak/chicken
11- balsamic vinegar dressing

Ok well the field trip yesterday was fine ( actually got a decent tour of the college and all) and then we took the kids to a beach at a reservoir ( all I could think was OMG not this anything but more sand in my shoes and sunburn)

Hmm yeah I'm with you on the don't touch my hair. Mine's sort of silky and I've actually had kids "pet it" which caused me to step back and remind them of personl space, but secretly I wanted to yell" what kind of freak are you petting a teachers hair??"

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

JONNYQUEST

Friday, July 20, 2007 2:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
" what kind of freak are you petting a teachers hair??"

A teacher's pet-ter, of course...

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 2:50 PM

Oh Jonny that joke belongs on a popsicle stick ( had popsicles with my tutoring kids last night and all the sticks had jokes on them...bad jokes)

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

RUGBUG

Friday, July 20, 2007 3:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:

My God! And they call me arrogant! Bug!

Heh...they call me arrogant, too. Some other names that I probably shouldn't post here.

Good debate is about give and take. No side is completely right and nor are they completely wrong. If you can't concede to the 'right' points of the opposition, why even discuss anything?

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 3:35 PM

ok Chatzy has frozen on me

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

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:04 PM

Chatzy has been weird on me the past few weeks. I am the moderator for the 76th Chatzy, though I cannot get in to either it or Haven with my preferred name, SFC Alexander. It tells me that the name is reserved, and if I am that person, to log in. I click log in, but there is no obvious way to do so. Meh. Haven't had a lot of time to visit everyone in there recently anyhow...

I like playing with hair, but only when it is invited and/or desired. Myself, I haven't had enough to really play with in a long time, though it doesn't bother me too much if someone touches it. If they want to risk geting nargle bites, that's their own choice.

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

ZEEK

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:21 PM

This is not a good sign...today is moving slowly and it's not even half way over yet. *whistles* Here weekend weekend weekend. Here boy.

JONNYQUEST

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I like playing with hair, but only when it is invited and/or desired. Myself, I haven't had enough to really play with in a long time, though it doesn't bother me too much if someone touches it. If they want to risk geting nargle bites, that's their own choice.

I wouldn't mind if I had any hair. You growin' yours out yet? I've started to (want some for D*C) but I could probably get by with one more cut before then.

Speaking of Nargles, did anyone else here about this guy? (MsQ brings it to my attention whilst retching; thanks baby...)

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,91059-1275929,00.html

(Now you can thank ME!)

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:26 PM

Oh HUGS RIMG I wouldn't mind if you played with my hair..I just mind people who creep me out doing it...

Zeek...hmm try napping

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

JONNYQUEST

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:32 PM

When I first shaved my head, it was kinda public domain for rubbing to see what it felt like. I still not sure how I felt about that. I like the attention, I like the "enlightenment" of others, but--maybe since I'd never shaved my head before and never had the experience--it still felt weird on some level. Naughtily tactile with no naughty bits. I dunno.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:35 PM

LOL one of my friends shaved his head and I love to pet it as it feels softer than kittens...

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

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:44 PM

I'll probably keep it short until then, as it is much less to deal with, and will fit easier under my 76th helmet.

MsG, I'll take you up on that at D*C sometime. :)

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

MAVOURNEEN

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:58 PM

*hugs to all*

Husband wears his hair in a military "high and tight" like crew cut. I love to touch the back of his head after it is cut.

I mean, I love to touch it.

Makes me all squooshy inside...

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RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, July 20, 2007 5:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
*hugs to all*

Husband wears his hair in a military "high and tight" like crew cut. I love to touch the back of his head after it is cut.

I mean, I love to touch it.

Makes me all squooshy inside...

*takes detailed notes*

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 5:11 PM

I'm picturing Mav rubbing her husband's head saying " ooh baby"

Jimi - anytime darlin:)

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

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, July 20, 2007 5:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
I'm picturing Mav rubbing her husband's head saying " ooh baby"

Now that's just outright dirty.

Oh, you mean the one on top of his shoulders.

Is it just me, or is there lots of sexual tension today?

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 5:25 PM

ROTFLMAO>>>>> Jimi I love you! You are so funny..I almost choked on my drink

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, July 20, 2007 5:27 PM

Whoa. Good haircut.

Good morning everyone.

SO I had a supervisory first the other day.

I made someone cry. Well, I might have triggered her crying after presenting the problems with the shift and asking for an explaination. I did not feel the least bit bad at the time. Levity and confrontation does that to people. I figure it was the whole day that finally broke her, not me. But it seems that I am lacking in emotion in other parts of my life and have had it pointed out in the last day or so.

I don't know what I am missing or not doing. But being told that is bugging my ass. There is some aspect where I am not "stepping up" as I am told. But I have no clue because she won't tell me.

I just don't get it and sit utterly clueless of the answer. I'm also sure it is something that will have to come directly from her and not asuumptions from all you wonderful people on the board. But if anyone has an idea I'd really like to know. Seems I can't figure it out myself and need a little help.

MSG

Friday, July 20, 2007 5:41 PM

hmmm well I'd say not being emotional at work is a good thing. It's called being professional. You should be calm and simply explain or ask for explanations without being upset or overly sympathetic. It's not your problem she cried and couldn't handle being told there was a problem.. I am really bugged by women who can't handle being told they screwed up and cry or guys who can't handle it and yell... As for unemotional..I'm not sure it seems to me you express emotions well, but you might want to ask the person who feels you are " unemotional" what response they think would be appropriate or what they need to have expressed:) HUGS though

Have to bail as it's Ya Ya time ( babysitting Wyatt) HUGS

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, July 20, 2007 7:02 PM

Have fun with the rugrats. Got to see PsychoBilly at Mickey D's with Mindy for a few minutes. He really seems to like her.

I think the "proper emotion" thing is a hangup from her husband. She says he ignored her as a partner/woman more often than not. I think I do a fair job. Seem I always have a hug or playful brush/flirting waiting for me around every corner and I always reciprocate the gesture. I do the same but might need to kick it up a notch.

So I was talking with my buddy John a few weeks ago and it seems we have the same type of relationship. He's been with his other for nine out of the last twelve years and said that it has only been in the last year or so that he has really been "in love" with her. He's always loved her, but they have known each other for fourteen years, been together once before, and have always been friends.

I'm not saying that I'm not in love with Mindy. I just haven't really had the chance with the sudden onset of the relationship, resolving past issues, and dealing with all the current issues (there is a plethora). The sex thing is working on getting better (thanks MSG for the exploring advice but she was a half a step afead of me). I don't think I've really had the chance to be in love like this before and cannot fathom a feeling past infatuation. But this strange sense of security that seems to come easy with her is very reassuring as a step in the direction of falling in love.

I said alot. Need to work.

ZEEK

Friday, July 20, 2007 8:37 PM

*listens to the crickets*

*tries to stay awake*

Darn employers thinking people should work on Friday.

VERSEEXPLORER

Friday, July 20, 2007 11:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
*listens to the crickets*

*tries to stay awake*

Darn employers thinking people should work on Friday.

Whoa, this thread is slow this afternoon. Are you still at work, Zeek? Or have you made an escape for the weekend?

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, July 20, 2007 11:23 PM

Hey there VE. Things drop off 'til Monday morn most times so it'll more than likely be quiet for a while.

(Tumbleweed rolls by)

That's my cue to go home.

Goodnight folks.

VERSEEXPLORER

Friday, July 20, 2007 11:34 PM

Night, NVG. Hope to see you next week.

DANCINGNEKO

Sunday, July 22, 2007 6:33 AM

*wanders in*
Sorry folks...last week was pretty much out of it with a cold (that I caught the previous Saturday), then I had a 6-day workshop this week from 8-4.

*sad, 'cause HK's gone* Hope the 猫の忍び decides to come back sometime...

Favorite western salad toppings (no order):
* candied walnuts
* crumbled blue cheese
* crumbled feta cheese
* fresh Caesar salad dressing/fixing
* crunchy croutons
* anchovies (on my Caesar salad)
* thinly sliced onion rings (a.k.a. "tobbaco onion rings")

(I'd mention the dressings, but I like them on the side, and do the "dip the fork in and grab some veggies" method)

Congratulations Mav on the new job.

*sigh* Summer is now down to days...not even a week. Oh well. Everyone else on summer break have some fun on my behalf please!

ODDSBODSKINS

Sunday, July 22, 2007 7:09 AM

Huh, what are a 'Summer'?

They may think their sins are original, but for the most part they are petty and repetitive.

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 2:29 PM

Bumpage.

Hey Neko! How are things in the far west? Sorry 'bout the bout with a cold. Going from sick to a workshop doesn't sound like the best of convalescences. Hope it was at least somewhat worthwhile.

Quote:
Originally posted by Dancingneko:
*sad, 'cause HK's gone* Hope the 猫の忍び decides to come back sometime...

Me too. I wasn't trying to shoo her away. Of course CMH is gone, too, and I hope that's not forever either.

Quote:
Favorite western salad toppings (no order):

That implies there is an EASTERN set of toppings as well. Do tell.

Quote:

* candied walnuts
* crumbled blue cheese
* crumbled feta cheese
* fresh Caesar salad dressing/fixing
* crunchy croutons
* anchovies (on my Caesar salad)
* thinly sliced onion rings (a.k.a. "tobbaco onion rings")

I had a fondness for alla your topping choices but not on salad, the obvious exceptions being the Caesar entry and the croutons which grace my own list although I quite forgot the very necessary adjective "crunchy".

Quote:
(I'd mention the dressings, but I like them on the side, and do the "dip the fork in and grab some veggies" method)

This is an epiphany! I had never considered such a maneuver! But for it to work for me, I would need to reverse the order: stab first and then dip. I understand the dip first concept however. People always seem to slather rather than drizzle the dressings. I'm an admitted and unrepentant slatherer, however.

I hope this doesn't change things between us.

Quote:
Congratulations Mav on the new job.

Pardon me while I have a vicarious moment...

Summer? Glau?? Less than a week??? No, no, no. That can't be right. Odds I think this "Summer" thing is a season of the year that you don't get in Scotland. I have heard though you folk usually get at least one day of sunshine in a year; that would be the closest thing I can think of.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

ZEEK

Monday, July 23, 2007 2:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VerseExplorer:
Whoa, this thread is slow this afternoon. Are you still at work, Zeek? Or have you made an escape for the weekend?

Nope I was gone by then. But now I'm back and already bored. Yay!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, July 23, 2007 2:58 PM

mornin' Imponderables.

Just stopping by to *pouncehuggle* Neko again and agree with the Feta cheese and anchovies as salad toppings.

I am off to lunch, then back to the bar for a spell.

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:02 PM

Morning all:) So how is everyone?

NV- hope things are still going well:)

Finished Harry Potter and am happy now:) So what has everyone else been up to? Anything fun this weekend ( besides the obvious Harry Potter fest)

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

HOBBLEIT

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:16 PM

Hello All.

My weekend consisted of reading Harry Potter... and that's it!

******************************

Now with letters after my name.
http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:18 PM

I think that's pretty much a lot of people's weekend ( which is why it was so quiet here...I didn't finish until 2pm Saturday ( though in my defense I didn't start reading until 10 am and all...)

So did you like it??

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

KELKHIL

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dancingneko:

*sad, 'cause HK's gone* Hope the 猫の忍び decides to come back sometime...

?????

I am guessing I missed a lot while on vacation?

*is confused as to what could possibly chase off the "Sneaky One"*

So how is everyone?

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

HOBBLEIT

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
I think that's pretty much a lot of people's weekend ( which is why it was so quiet here...I didn't finish until 2pm Saturday ( though in my defense I didn't start reading until 10 am and all...)

So did you like it??

It was pretty good. It's better than the previous three.

******************************

Now with letters after my name.
http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:33 PM

Well, let's see...

I worked. And then I worked. Oh, yes, I worked some more. But that's okay. MsQ went out to the
Art Fair on Saturday and got me a non-Disney-fied Davy Jones kind of oar with a twine-haired, carved skull as the handle. I named it Asmodeus. She also got me a beveled glass tile sculpture thingy that catches the sunlight in magnificent prismacolor and has a mirrored bottom causing an infinite regression aspect when you look into the center. At least until your own reflection appears, scaring the bejeezus out of you...

All that pales when I think of why she gave it to me.

EDIT! (not): So I guess I had a sensational weekend.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:33 PM

I WASN'T DONE WITH THE LAST POST!!!!! HOW CAN THIS BE A DOUBLE?????

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM

So why did she give it to you? If you want to say:)

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

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:41 PM

Modesty demands I keep mum. Oh, yes, I forgot. I'm a megalomaniac.

When she saw its beauty and brilliance, she immediately thought of me. I guess I still have my moments. She gave me a wonderful presentation speech from her heart that as soon as it was over, I wished I had a tape recorder. (they don't make those anymore, do they?) It's a forever-gift. Hey that sounds like imponderable fodder!

Have you ever given or received a gift so deep and meaningful that you cannot imagine your life without it? (Wedding rings excluded...)

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 3:49 PM

hmmm yes actually I have a battered teddy bear named Aloysius and he was given to me during a rough time as comfort and he means a great deal to me...

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

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 4:07 PM

I love the name Aloysius! That exactly the kind of thing I'm talking about. :hugs:

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 4:09 PM

HUGS back sweety... I'm getting so excited for D*C I really need to get my ticket and all

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 23, 2007 4:27 PM

Well good morning to everyone. Seems the weekend was a little slow but having 'Neko drop by is always good Ju Ju.

So here is an update for ya's MSG:

Thursday seemed like a very blocked day in the relationship sector until later that evening. Things equalized and ended up all good. Saturday was incredible. For the first time this all started it actually felt like we were "together". No sleep 'til Sunday morning. Late Sunday morning. We spent the early morning hours together, I spent most of the morning/afternoon with the kids (and two ten minute naps for survival purposes), and cooked dinner in the evening. We spent a little time together Sunday night.

The differance between this weekend and the previous: her five year old daughter spent the weekend with us. It's not to say that we aren't affectionate when her older kids are around. But with all that has happened in the last month alone it seems a bit unfair to them to add me to the mix so soon. Strange thing is that she has taken to me and my family so quickly. She will probably stay with us until Mindy gets into her own place.

I'll add more in a minute as this is shaping up to be a very long post.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, July 23, 2007 4:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
... I'm getting so excited for D*C I really need to get my ticket and all

Not sure if you mean plane ticket or D*C membership, but I agree, you'd better hurry up on either of them. 38 more days!

NVG, it's always good to hear such good news about your situation, thanks for sharing it man.

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

Do you want to see more of Magda? Of course you do. We all do. If you are interested in helping our Dear One to get a laptop with wireless connectivity, please contact PhoenixRose.

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 4:35 PM

Plane ticket and I will book it tomorrow ( luckily the price hasn't changed) I am so very very excited....

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 23, 2007 5:14 PM

(Cont.)

After alot of communication early Saturday morning I finally told her that I am falling for her very fast and that I am no longer afraid to do so. There was something about us actually being "together" for the last week that made more sense than anything in a very long while.

A bit of truth was divulged the other day by her. She said that I could have any number of women I wanted. When asked why she said she noticed how women react when we are together. She said I could have had most of them before, but that she didn't notice as much until now.

My reaction must have been the right one 'cause *details deleted for forum rating purposes*

Kidding. We were cuddling on the couch watching Slither (I still can't stop smiling about that) when I told her that I haven't been running around because I didn't want any of those women. None of them chased after me. None of them excited me. None of them made me act without thinking. I do not love or want anyone but her. I've said it plenty of times before even as friends but this time was the the first time I think I really, really ment it. The first time I could actually understand why I was saying it.

Alot of ground has been covered in a very short time but things are finally reaching a level of normality (Aside from her sneaking out of the room with the kids to spend the early morning hours with me). Someday everything will reach the point where we can actually be together. I'm in no rush but I won't let the thought of that fade either.

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 5:20 PM

Rockin', NVG!! Sounds like an excellent weekend.

Still needs to get my D*C "membership". Eeek. It is getting late!!

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 5:29 PM

I know it's really coming up on us quickly...eeep

NV- ok I'm sorry I don't usually but....aaaaaaaaaaawwww!!! that's so sweet!

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

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 5:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
things are finally reaching a level of normality (Aside from her sneaking out of the room with the kids to spend the early morning hours with me).

That actually has kind of a "normal" ring to it, too. Sounds like it's all falling into place.

Hadn't made separate mention of it earlier but "Hi Jimi!"; figgered it wuz kinda understood. Sorry if it weren't.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 23, 2007 6:03 PM

Ya see Jonny, we're not quite "together" in front of her kids. They have alot going on right now so I think it could be understood that showing too much affection in front of them might not be good. We still hold hands a little and have some physical contact in front of them. Just no huggy/kissy stuff in front of them.

So they are staying in my room. My cave. But aside from not having access to my TV/DVD/huge stereo system there really isn't much more I miss than actually sleeping with Mindy. Seems the other night when she snuck out there wasn't a whole lotta sleeping.

There is just something about that not quite on the normal side. Seems we should have our own room. But, as anyone with kids would know, you never really have your own room. I don't have my own kids but there has still been toys and tiny mismatched socks in there for days.

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 6:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
tiny mismatched socks in there for days.

I love this kind of stuff in your writing.

I getcha, though. All in good time. Enjoy this part while it lasts though. You will always look back on it with an inexplicable fondness. MsQ and I spent an inordinant amount of our young married life living up stairs from her parents. The floors were paper-thin (at least as far as soundwaves were concerned) and we aren't, um, quiet. There was always this consciousness hanging over us whenever the mood struck that we can't let anybody hear us. I'm sure it didn't work.

And PSA was just not allowed in plain view. As was any bared flesh other than arms. Don't even want to get into that nightmare.

But the idea of two grown-ups having to sneak around behind the kids backs...you're a good man Joe. Tha's all.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, July 23, 2007 7:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Plane ticket and I will book it tomorrow ( luckily the price hasn't changed) I am so very very excited....

I am extremely excited too. Let me know when your flight is, and I will see about meeting you at the airport (I am going to have to bring Ami's van, as you'll be the third one I am picking up, plus I should have Magda with me). I can't wait to spend a little bit of time out in Atlanta with you, Rose, and Magda, I'll be the luckiest guy in the world. :)

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Still needs to get my D*C "membership". Eeek. It is getting late!!

At this point, it is the same price up until the Con, and though I am not sure if they can sell out, sooner would certainly be better.

Yes, Jonny, there was an unwritten but understood "Hello" there.

The tiny mismatched socks thing is certainly cute, though sometimes it expands to cover the whole house. :) I just want to say again, Joe, how happy I am for you. I can't wait to meet you, whenever I get that chance.

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

Do you want to see more of Magda? Of course you do. We all do. If you are interested in helping our Dear One to get a laptop with wireless connectivity, please contact PhoenixRose.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 23, 2007 7:33 PM

(Marks Jimi as the luckiest gut in the 'verse at the top of the board)

How does one man draw such lucky cards? Really makes me wish I could make it. Thought things made it difficult before but now it is pretty much impossible.

YAAARRRGGGHHHHH!

(Kicks empty rum barrel with enough force to splinter it)

Oh well. At least there will be pictures. I'm saving up for a care package I kept in mind after receiving and thoroughly enjoying your gift Jimi.

JONNYQUEST

Monday, July 23, 2007 7:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I can't wait to spend a little bit of time out in Atlanta with you, Rose, and Magda, I'll be the luckiest guy in the world. :)

Ahem. I'm STILL in the room here...! We'll see who gets the luckiest. Er, wait. Aww,

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Really makes me wish I could make it.

Not going to make it...? I still had you on the maybe list. Aww, double-dog-damn! Ya just can't get behind on these threads, 'cuz ya never know what yer going to miss!

Quote:
(Kicks empty rum barrel with enough force to splinter it)

Glad it was empty. Jimi & I will have one for you when we get there! And prolly half the Browncoat ladies'll join us.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

MSG

Monday, July 23, 2007 8:53 PM

NV- just be sure to toughen your feet up for the tiny pointy corners of legos and the sharp wooden blocks, plus assorted tractors, dolls, barbie shoes, and other tiny yet frighteningly painful to step on items make their way all over the house, yard, etc... Also, the fridge full of dino nuggets, mac and cheese, juice boxes, string cheese, jello, cut up fruit, and of course the ever lovely hot dogs...and then there's the pockets/purse with little bits of cheerios and graham cracker dust that for some reason cannot be removed from any corners or lining... I can go on forever...but aren't they just grand. I applaud you and Mindy's decision to wait to let the kids in on it as they've had a lot of upheaval and that might not help..give them time to adjust to one new thing and then give them another...by then they'll be so used to you and so happy and attached they'll be thrilled.
OK that was way longer than I meant it to be...off to the gym:)

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 23, 2007 9:15 PM

Long but still well accepted MSG. Not sure how things are gonna go. We have realized that despite being similar, we are very different if not oppsite on alot of things. But there is some strange equalizing that happens when we are together. Almost as if we are able to add that little bit of what's missing in our own hearts to help the other understand.

On the kid front: I think her daughter really likes me. She is the one I know the least but she seems to seek my opinion and attention to many things. I almost wonder if she latched onto the authority and understanding that I have offered. It feels wierd to have corrected her on several occasions and had a posative response to it. Mindys oldest son is eight. I was with him quite a bit as an infant/toddler and her remembers quite a bit about me. But I've spent the least amount of time with him recently and wonder what he thinks. He is very sensative and I would do nothing to hurt him. But the situation and circumstances have effected him in ways unseen and it kills me to see the bit of sadness he carries. If there is anything I can do I will help him be strong and happy. And there is the baby. He seems very far behind the sickeningly advanced BabyV. But the few weeks I've been around him have been great. He is already standing on his own, talking some mad gibberish, and fighting to feed himself.

Seems I've rambled a bit. But I wonder alot about my abilities to do the job. I've already ran into money trouble helping with all the travel. But keeping up with food and such isn't much of a problem. There are still bills unpaid and sidework aplenty that I'm trying to catch up to supplament it all.

So yeah. There is some nervousness abound. But all the good stuff really makes for a grand motivator.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 23, 2007 9:21 PM

And yes Jonny, I had mentioned that I might not make it. Seems I kept hope alive thinking I might pull magical sort out of my ass for the trip. But I'm throwing in the towel for sure at this time.

Like I said. Care packages will arrive at some of our southern brothers door steps in time for travel and enjoyment at D*C.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, July 23, 2007 9:22 PM

NVG - though you really don't have to send anything, I will look forward to seeing what you came up with that you have kept in your mind all this time.

JQ - I got asked (and agreed) to take the ladies shopping at least one day in Atlanta, as I will have a vehicle there. If you care to join us, maybe you and I can find a suitable drink serving establishment while they do so. :)

~jimi
We must all fear evil men, but there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

Do you want to see more of Magda? Of course you do. We all do. If you are interested in helping our Dear One to get a laptop with wireless connectivity, please contact PhoenixRose.

DANCINGNEKO

Monday, July 23, 2007 9:32 PM

Hi All...T minus 3 days before summer break is over and work starts up again (teachers start a couple of days before students here).

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:

Quote:
Favorite western salad toppings (no order):

That implies there is an EASTERN set of toppings as well. Do tell.

Yep. Here we also make somen salad (somen noodles as the "base" with veggies and assorted toppings on top).
Somen salad toppings I like (most of them jullienned):
* "ham" fish cake (red and white fishcake
* nori (the kind used for sushi and musubis
* scrambled egg
* lettuce
* somen salad dressing (soy sauce, Japanese rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame seed oil/vegtable oil)

As for "Eastern":
* won ton chips/slivers
* salad dressing for Chinese Chicken salad

*gigglesnerk* JQ, you're forgiven, I read/heard about the "dip fork in dressing, stab salad" somewhere as a way to eat salad for dieters. Tried it, found its tasty that way, and have kept at it since. But there are times when lots of sauce works even better so, "drowning" 'em works for me at times too

.

MsG: This weekend for me was the last day for a 6-day workshop (all day). (Yes, there are some goodies that I now have from the workshop-- the group sponsoring has a grant and purchased video projectors for the schools that have at least one teacher who took the workshop, statistical calculators for each teacher to use, 2GB flash drive, a box of presentation-size chart paper, and a camera, plus there are funds to use for each teacher's classroom supplies.)
Yesterday, was spent attempting to shop for work clothes/shoes but spent money on school supplies. (I think it's a very telling point when I spent more money on 3-prong binders and composition notebooks for my students in minutes and found nothing I'd like clothing-wise for me in hours.

) Then lunch and the afternoon with a couple of friends.

NVG: Yay! I'd hug, but I don't think I'll share my cold with you so...*gentle "lucky f'ing guy--it's about time, and am happy for you" punch to the shoulder*

*sigh* I am extremely jealous of everyone who can go to D*C at all. Unless the school system here suddenly decides to have a week-long break around labor day, or D*C moves to the end of September, I doubt I'll ever get to go. (Too many miles and too many timezones, darnit.)

Oh well, got to go, lots to do, very little time to do it in! *waves*