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Jeff In Ohio Fri, May 7, 2010 11:14:10am |
We are getting the greatest mothers day gift of all. My wife returning safe after 2.5 weeks in Nigeria working with moms and babies looking at ways that she and her company can help them be healthier using local resources an sustainable practices.
Other then that, we got pansies, paintings, bead necklaces and an (almost) clean house for mom.
And one horny husband. Hey the guys need love too!
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Dark_Falcon Fri, May 7, 2010 11:14:11am |
I still need to get my mother a card. Thanks for reminding me.
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MrSilverDragon Fri, May 7, 2010 11:14:39am |
If I could pick one person in my life that really gave my life direction and meaning, it would be my mom.
I love you, Mom... and a hearty thank you to all Moms out there.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 11:15:12am |
Gaah!
Do you know what a huge idiot I am?
I just slept through an exam that was going to be graded solely on attendance for me because I already had over a 90% going into it!
That exam was 20% of my grade.
Now I'm going to drop from an A to a f***ing C in one of the classes for my major because I forgot I needed to show up and thus didn't set my alarm for it.
And it was one of the people I was going to ask for a letter of recommendation because I'd been doing so good in their 400 level course.
Now?
"Yeah bright kid, strong work ethic, he'll just forget about the meeting with your top customer and sleep through it!"
Can't wait to tell my folks about this...
Mr. Head meet Mr. Desk, you two are going to be good friends till my third friend Mr. Brain oozes all out over Mr. Desk...
Sorry to threadjack/go OT just... just needed to say it...
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Obdicut Fri, May 7, 2010 11:16:49am |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Ah James. It sucks to screw yourself like that.
I used to be late for everything, all the time. It really fucked my life up in some serious ways. Then I decided to just start being massively early, instead. It worked.
I hope you can figure something out that works for you.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, May 7, 2010 11:17:54am |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Quick, go beg. Can't hurt...
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Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 11:18:08am |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Bad James, bad.
Image: 300px-Maka_Chop.jpg
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, May 7, 2010 11:19:35am |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
If you are in your underwear, you are still asleep. YOU NEED TO WAKE UP!!!
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 11:19:56am |
re: #6 Floral Giraffe
Quick, go beg. Can't hurt...
Already done, teacher isn't in office so go went and talked to the people who handle student services (since I get some special stuff like time and a half an using computer to take written exams) already sent email and left pathetic sobbing phone call reminding teacher the only other time I missed class was when I had come down with a stomach virus and was puking into a bucket.
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avanti Fri, May 7, 2010 11:20:32am |
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teleskiguy Fri, May 7, 2010 11:23:01am |
I was born very close to Mothers' Day. Today, actually. I was born today, a few years ago.
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, May 7, 2010 11:23:07am |
re: #3 MrSilverDragon
That's sweet.
Raising kids, isn't that what we all hope for? If I died knowing I had that with my girls, I would be one happy (though dead) motherfucker.
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wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 11:23:11am |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
I dreamed last night that I fell asleep at my desk at work, woke up (still dreaming) and walked to the front of the shop, and it had been completely cleaned out. Everything was gone. Turned out (in my dream) that four gentlemen of a certain age had just moved everything and cleaned my carpet for me. I slept better than usual last night, and will definitely not be falling asleep at my desk today.
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wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 11:24:41am |
re: #12 teleskiguy
I was born very close to Mothers' Day. Today, actually. I was born today, a few years ago.
Happy birthday!
One of my brothers has a birthday today, another one has it tomorrow.
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teleskiguy Fri, May 7, 2010 11:25:02am |
re: #15 Jeff In Ohio
Happy Birthday, now do another bong.
I would if I had one. Marijuana is, after all, safer than alcohol. Thank you for the Birthday wishes.
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MrSilverDragon Fri, May 7, 2010 11:25:09am |
re: #15 Jeff In Ohio
Happy Birthday, now do another bong.
One chuff for every year would be sufficient... It would make for... fun... day... to do... thing...
Mmmm... cheetos.
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 11:25:52am |
I wish I still had my Mom to wish a Happy Mother's Day to!
She was a wonderful Mom, and a great person.
Anyone - if your relationship with an aging parent is strained, now is the time to reach out.
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Killgore Trout Fri, May 7, 2010 11:27:47am |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Ugh. I did something similar with one of my competency exams for grad school. It was my last chance to pass the test which was given once a year usually in the evening. I showed up to take the exam only to discover instead of giving the test at 8pm, this time they decided to give it at 8 am. It was like a nightmare.
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teleskiguy Fri, May 7, 2010 11:28:25am |
re: #16 wrenchwench
The spring time! A good time to be born. Thank you my friend for the birthday wishes.
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Sheila Broflovski Fri, May 7, 2010 11:29:13am |
I sent my Mom a selection of Israeli wine, the Golan gift box.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Fri, May 7, 2010 11:34:18am |
My mother's out of town, so we celebrated earlier with a brunch.
My band's cd release party is Sunday. I'm sure we'll play Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "A Real Mother for Ya" in honor of the holiday.
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Mark Pennington Fri, May 7, 2010 11:35:08am |
I already got my mom a gift but she really cares more about the card than anything. I found a Mothers Day greeting card that will make my mom get all teary. (Hallmark of course!) But anyway, I wrote this in the Mothers Day card I got for my mom:
I lied...
Every time I said "I've lost my shoes" what I meant was "I have misplaced my shoes and Scooby Doo is on so you're going to have to find them."
Every time I said "I have to go to the bathroom" what I meant was "Pay attention to me." Until I turned 10. And then I meant "I really have to go to the bathroom."
Every time I said "I want to go to Disney World" what I meant was "Dad needs a raise, because I'm starting to get a bit more high maintenance."
Every time I said "All my friends get to do it" what I meant was "None of my friend's mothers are dumb enough to let them do it, but I'm willing to lay odds you won't take the time to call my friend's mothers to check it out."
Every time I said "There's a kid at school that's picking on me" what I meant was "Let's move. Tomorrow."
Every time I said "I don't know how I'm doing in school" what I meant was "My grades fell and I'm just hoping I die of an incurable disease before report cards come out."
Every time I said "I don't feel good" what I meant was "I'd rather lay in bed all day and watch TV, than go to school."
Every time I said "My imaginary friend Floppy did it" what I meant was "A psychologist would suggest keeping me away from explosives for the next several years."
Every time I said "I did my homework" what I meant was "I'll do my homework in homeroom in the morning."
Every time I said "I'm spending the night at my friend Jake's house tonight" what I meant was "At least three Commandments will be broken tonight, and I don't even know a kid named Jake."
Every time I said "I'm old enough to stay home by myself" what I meant was "You had better take inventory of Dad's liquor before you leave."
Every time I said "I haven't had sex yet" what I meant was "I haven't had sex yet." (By the way, thanks for rubbing salt into the wound by asking constantly. I appreciate that!!)
And every time I said "I love you" what I meant was "I love you."
There ya go Mom. The original was much worse so I took out the stuff about pawning that wedding ring you thought you had lost so I could take a road trip with my buddies to Tijuana and that time I got arrested in Las Vegas when you thought I was at a friend's house.
Just kidding mom!
You can breathe now.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, May 7, 2010 11:35:45am |
re: #10 jamesfirecat
My alarm clock isn't next to my bed. It's on the other side of the room. It's how I make sure I don't just keep hitting the snooze button, or worse, the off button.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 11:37:24am |
re: #25 Floral Giraffe
My alarm clock isn't next to my bed. It's on the other side of the room. It's how I make sure I don't just keep hitting the snooze button, or worse, the off button.
This wasn't about the alarm really it was about a mental misfire.
I have two exams with this teacher, one I had to actually take, one I didn't. I though the one I had to take was Friday at 2:00 PM, the one I didn't but had to show up for at 9:00 AM on Saturday.
Turns out I mixed them up.
Ain't an alarm clock in the world that will fix that sadly...
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Sheila Broflovski Fri, May 7, 2010 11:38:13am |
Last year I got a Mother's Day card from my daughter-in-law, thanking me for giving her "the greatest, most special thing" in her life: my son!
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Mark Pennington Fri, May 7, 2010 11:38:31am |
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MrSilverDragon Fri, May 7, 2010 11:40:47am |
re: #24 beekiller
Every time I said "I don't feel good" what I meant was "I'd rather lay in bed all day and watch TV, than go to school."
Oh yes, this is the truest one of all. Of course, it was wasted on me as a kid because we didn't have cable or a vcr at the time... and I really didn't understand soaps either. But, I did have legos! Man, I loved playing with my legos.
Now I have computers, DVDs, video game consoles, more entertainment than I could ever need, but I'm old enough to know that I have to bring home the income and staying home "sick" cuts into that... it's just not fair, but that's life!
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 11:43:52am |
re: #8 Jeff In Ohio
If you are in your underwear, you are still asleep. YOU NEED TO WAKE UP!!!
If my state of alertness were determined by the clothing I was wearing at any given point in the day, man, I'd be a mess...
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Semper Fi Fri, May 7, 2010 11:46:38am |
Hello lizards. I've been lurking and always learning through so many LGF posters.
Regarding Mothers Day: My folks were divorced and I began living with my dad in another city at age 8. Mother needed help with her dementia when she was 86. From that time she lived with me - the two of us. It was necessary for me to do everything regarding her care. She passed at age 97 and I feel very fortunate having had that opportunity of a lifetime.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 11:46:49am |
re: #20 Killgore Trout
Ugh. I did something similar with one of my competency exams for grad school. It was my last chance to pass the test which was given once a year usually in the evening. I showed up to take the exam only to discover instead of giving the test at 8pm, this time they decided to give it at 8 am. It was like a nightmare.
Best argument for military/European time I've heard all morning afternoon.
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wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 11:50:59am |
re: #34 Cato the Elder
Best argument for military/European time I've heard all
morningafternoon.
I use military time on my alarm clock to avoid setting it for 7:00 PM instead of 7:00 AM. Because I've done that.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 11:55:37am |
re: #37 wrenchwench
I use military time on my alarm clock to avoid setting it for 7:00 PM instead of 7:00 AM. Because I've done that.
I use it on all my "clocks". I never wear a watch - can't stand the things. My timepieces are: my computer, my iPhone, my Kindle and my laptop. One of them is on or near my person at all times.
It's really very hard to confused 8:00 with 20:00.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, May 7, 2010 11:56:59am |
We go with gifts and we go to make them a big fancy dinner at home. All the restaurants lose it Mothers day. Oh and the essential card/flowers.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 11:59:28am |
What do you do for a mother who combines her birthday with Mother's Day, cooks a big dinner for the family instead of letting anyone do it for her or take her out to dinner, and doesn't want anymore stuff in her life?
Show up, enjoy the meal, and say "I love you"!
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 12:01:12pm |
re: #40 Cato the Elder
What do you do for a mother who combines her birthday with Mother's Day, cooks a big dinner for the family instead of letting anyone do it for her or take her out to dinner, and doesn't want anymore stuff in her life?
Show up, enjoy the meal, and say "I love you"!
Since I am a Mom, I will reveal to you a secret: Your company is the best possible gift you can give.
Well, that's assuming you can put aside the crankiness for a bit.
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 12:09:21pm |
News Note:
S.AFRICA POLICE HOPE US IS KO'D IN WORLD CUP: South Africa's police commissioner says he hopes the United States is knocked out of the World Cup in the first round to avoid the massive security challenge of a visit by President Barack Obama.
General Bheki Cele told parliament in Cape Town on Friday it was "50-50" whether Obama would visit Africa's first World Cup, but they had been told that if the U.S. team makes the knockout stages Obama might jet in.
Cele said: "Our famous prayer is that the Americans don't make the second round. (That) They get eliminated and they go home."
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 12:11:32pm |
re: #24 beekiller
Every time I said "I'm spending the night at my friend Jake's house tonight" what I meant was "At least three Commandments will be broken tonight, and I don't even know a kid named Jake."
Haha!
Our Mother's day? The ritual for the past 5 years is to take (74 yo) Mom to Baja, to a wonderful restaurant overlooking the Pacific. La Fonda. [Link: www.lafondamexico.com...]
It's a long fun day with Mom, tequila and seafood.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:12:02pm |
re: #42 _RememberTonyC
News Note:
S.AFRICA POLICE HOPE US IS KO'D IN WORLD CUP: South Africa's police commissioner says he hopes the United States is knocked out of the World Cup in the first round to avoid the massive security challenge of a visit by President Barack Obama.
General Bheki Cele told parliament in Cape Town on Friday it was "50-50" whether Obama would visit Africa's first World Cup, but they had been told that if the U.S. team makes the knockout stages Obama might jet in.
Cele said: "Our famous prayer is that the Americans don't make the second round. (That) They get eliminated and they go home."
Wow this is so shockingly important!
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Mad Al-Jaffee Fri, May 7, 2010 12:12:45pm |
I'm leaving work early today. See all of you mothers (you know what I mean ;) later!
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lawhawk Fri, May 7, 2010 12:14:57pm |
Lord Jesus Christ is okay after sustaining injuries following being hit by a car in Mass. He suffered facial injuries and was treated at a hospital, where his ID was confirmed.
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Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste Fri, May 7, 2010 12:15:44pm |
re: #46 lawhawk
Lord Jesus Christ is okay after sustaining injuries following being hit by a car in Mass. He suffered facial injuries and was treated at a hospital, where his ID was confirmed.
He's gotten quicker in his recoveries. Used to take a couple of days in the morgue...
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MrSilverDragon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:18:15pm |
re: #47 oaktree
If there was any time to buy stock in something, I'd recommend computer keyboards, because I just ruined another one by a soda spittake. +1 to you, Mighty Oaktree!
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 12:21:49pm |
re: #46 lawhawk
Lord Jesus Christ is okay after sustaining injuries following being hit by a car in Mass. He suffered facial injuries and was treated at a hospital, where his ID was confirmed.
Hmm.
Police say 20-year-old Brittany Cantarella was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Probably a Smith College student. They're notoriously irreligious.
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Mark Pennington Fri, May 7, 2010 12:22:38pm |
re: #43 Stanley Sea
Haha!
Our Mother's day? The ritual for the past 5 years is to take (74 yo) Mom to Baja, to a wonderful restaurant overlooking the Pacific. La Fonda. [Link: www.lafondamexico.com...]
It's a long fun day with Mom, tequila and seafood.
Fantastic! My wife would flip over that Spa.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 12:23:06pm |
re: #43 Stanley Sea
Haha!
Our Mother's day? The ritual for the past 5 years is to take (74 yo) Mom to Baja, to a wonderful restaurant overlooking the Pacific. La Fonda. [Link: www.lafondamexico.com...]
It's a long fun day with Mom, tequila and seafood.
How do you find travel in Baja these days? My dad wants to spend some time in Mexico this summer, but I keep reading all these horrifying reports about the drug war. What's your take, you being down by the border?
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Semper Fi Fri, May 7, 2010 12:23:32pm |
re: #40 Cato the Elder
What do you do for a mother who combines her birthday with Mother's Day, cooks a big dinner for the family instead of letting anyone do it for her or take her out to dinner, and doesn't want anymore stuff in her life?
Show up, enjoy the meal, and say "I love you"!
I remember on Mother's Day when Mom was in her 70's. At the last minute I could get away to visit. Visiting meant a 300+ mile drive. Last minute. It was saturday night. No gift. No card. Desperate. A little country store was sold out of anything worthy of giving her. Then I remembered she loved strawberries as I do. I bought her a whole flat of strawberries. During the long drive home late sunday night I felt kinda dumb recalling the work this gift started because she canned strawberry jam most of sunday and insisted I take all but one jar for her. That's all she wanted.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 12:24:19pm |
re: #46 lawhawk
Lord Jesus Christ is okay after sustaining injuries following being hit by a car in Mass. He suffered facial injuries and was treated at a hospital, where his ID was confirmed.
I'm glad he's all right. What kind of penance do you have to do for hitting Lord Jesus Christ with your car?
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MrSilverDragon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:24:58pm |
re: #54 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm glad he's all right. What kind of penance do you have to do for hitting Lord Jesus Christ with your car?
It's okay, he forgives them.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 12:25:44pm |
re: #52 SanFranciscoZionist
How do you find travel in Baja these days? My dad wants to spend some time in Mexico this summer, but I keep reading all these horrifying reports about the drug war. What's your take, you being down by the border?
We are not afraid. Basically you drive over the border and hit the coast toll road pretty quickly. It's a beautiful drive.
I would not place myself there at midnight or later though. Daytime driving, no problem.
Last time we stopped in Tijuana it was like a ghost town, no tourists at all. Used to be packed.
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Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste Fri, May 7, 2010 12:25:48pm |
re: #54 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm glad he's all right. What kind of penance do you have to do for hitting Lord Jesus Christ with your car?
Give him a lift from Chicago to New Orleans.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 12:26:47pm |
re: #54 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm glad he's all right. What kind of penance do you have to do for hitting Lord Jesus Christ with your car?
Plane ticket to Jerusalem.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 12:28:15pm |
re: #56 Stanley Sea
In addition, I have friends who live south of Ensenada. They are not freaked out, so I get my attitude from them. Once they start freaking (or move back to the US) I'll adjust.
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Semper Fi Fri, May 7, 2010 12:30:42pm |
I'm signing out for awhile. Much to do but it was nice recalling days with Mom.
Thanks
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Sheila Broflovski Fri, May 7, 2010 12:33:27pm |
Zedushka just called from the store where he usually buys me flowers every week. They raised the price of flowers by 50% (for the idiots who only buy flowers on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Sweetest Day), so he said he is buying a plant instead.
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MrSilverDragon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:34:16pm |
Well folks, time for me to hit the trail... Thankfully it's not the "Oregon Trail" because otherwise there's a good chance I'd die of dysentery... or drown! (Now there's a random reference for you!)
Y'all have a great night, and a great weekend. Be safe!
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Dark_Falcon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:34:25pm |
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:37:04pm |
re: #63 Dark_Falcon
SMACK!
Sorry, I didn't find it anything to write home about.
It made perfect sense to me.
If US team does well Obama might show up.
If Obama shows up there will need to be extra security.
Extra security costs money.
They hope they don't need to pay for extra security and hope sitaution doesn't come up.
Why the down dings?
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 12:37:20pm |
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 12:39:57pm |
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wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 12:40:47pm |
re: #64 jamesfirecat
I dinged it down because it sounded like you felt that was not worth posting, and that seemed rude to the one who posted it. Really the bar is pretty low on a thread that has something like #4 on it.
:)
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 12:42:21pm |
re: #67 wrenchwench
I dinged it down because it sounded like you felt that was not worth posting, and that seemed rude to the one who posted it. Really the bar is pretty low on a thread that has something like #4 on it.
:)
I'm with you.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:43:15pm |
re: #68 reine.de.tout
I'm with you.
For future purpose what is the non down dingable way to ask "Why do you feel the need to bring this to our attention"?
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 12:45:17pm |
re: #69 jamesfirecat
For future purpose what is the non down dingable way to ask "Why do you feel the need to bring this to our attention"?
congratulations on becoming the editor of little green footballs. all posters are now required to meet your standards for what is "postable."
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sngnsgt Fri, May 7, 2010 12:46:40pm |
Dear Ol' Mom is in a rest home, I've had her set up for a month already. All I have to do is show up and play dumb when her "Special Delivery" arrives, that's the easy part. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:47:13pm |
re: #70 _RememberTonyC
congratulations on becoming the editor of little green footballs. all posters are now required to meet your standards for what is "postable."
Congratulations for down dinging me just for having an opinion on what information is interesting or not.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 12:47:52pm |
re: #69 jamesfirecat
For future purpose what is the non down dingable way to ask "Why do you feel the need to bring this to our attention"?
There is no such thing as nondowndingable. Suck it up.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:48:25pm |
re: #73 Cato the Elder
There is no such thing as nondowndingable. Suck it up.
Fair enough replace "non down dingable" with "more tactful" then.
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wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 12:48:55pm |
re: #74 jamesfirecat
Fair enough replace "non down dingable" with "more tactful" then.
Use the scroll wheel.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:49:14pm |
re: #64 jamesfirecat
Sorry, I didn't find it anything to write home about.
It made perfect sense to me.
If US team does well Obama might show up.
If Obama shows up there will need to be extra security.
Extra security costs money.
They hope they don't need to pay for extra security and hope sitaution doesn't come up.
Why the down dings?
Because hoping a team loses because you don't want the leader of their nation to show up is rude and inhospitable. They should just ask Obama to stay home or pay South Africa for the extra security he needs.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 12:50:46pm |
re: #76 Dark_Falcon
Because hoping a team loses because you don't want the leader of their nation to show up is rude and inhospitable. They should just ask Obama to stay home or pay South Africa for the extra security he needs.
You would kinda sorta think that South Africa of all places would welcome a flying visit from the first mixed-race president of the US.
Are they almost out of gold and diamonds down there, or WTF?
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ArchangelMichael Fri, May 7, 2010 12:52:11pm |
re: #69 jamesfirecat
For future purpose what is the non down dingable way to ask "Why do you feel the need to bring this to our attention"?
On LGF you can be down-dinged for saying 'Good morning'. Cant take the heat stay out of the kitchen I think is the most appropriate response to this.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:53:54pm |
re: #77 Cato the Elder
You would kinda sorta think that South Africa of all places would welcome a flying visit from the first mixed-race president of the US.
Are they almost out of gold and diamonds down there, or WTF?
They may not want to stretch themselves that thin. Providing security for the World's Cup is already a huge challenge and Cape Town is a pretty violent place at times.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:54:23pm |
re: #76 Dark_Falcon
Because hoping a team loses because you don't want the leader of their nation to show up is rude and inhospitable. They should just ask Obama to stay home or pay South Africa for the extra security he needs.
If you ask me, asking Obama to pay for his own security (beyond normal secret service) would seem even more inhospitable.
Likewise I can see how a country would feel like its horribly loosing face if they have to say that either:
A) They're in bad enough economic situation that they can't easily afford the extra security.
Or
B) They've become so lawless/chaotic that they couldn't effectively promise a visiting dignity that he'll be safe within their borders.
So rather than face either of those unpleasing options (or unpleasing option C fork over the money) they're hoping the problem will resolve itself in a way that insults no one and costs them no money, the US team losing.
With that I'm gonna bale out till the next thread as no one needs to stick around and watch me and Tony get into a pissing match.
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 12:54:56pm |
re: #78 ArchangelMichael
On LGF you can be down-dinged for saying 'Good morning'. Cant take the heat stay out of the kitchen I think is the most appropriate response to this.
Also, on LGF you can't control who updings you!
Gettin' some love from people who normally hate your ass can be disconcerting.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, May 7, 2010 12:55:36pm |
re: #72 jamesfirecat
LOL!
After your #4 post, off topic, on missing an exam?
You're not the blog editor.
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 12:57:35pm |
re: #69 jamesfirecat
For future purpose what is the non down dingable way to ask "Why do you feel the need to bring this to our attention"?
Why bother?
Just scroll past. . .
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 12:57:51pm |
re: #83 Floral Giraffe
LOL!
After your #4 post, off topic, on missing an exam?
You're not the blog editor.
Didn't think I was.
I found the story uninteresting.
I felt like letting the rest of the board know I found it uninteresting.
He has as much write to post whatever he wants as I have to critique it and vice versa.
(Compulsive Last Worditis Strikes again.)
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Dark_Falcon Fri, May 7, 2010 12:58:50pm |
BTW, SFZ just had a possible stalker melt down on the Lieberman/Brown thread. I'll be roasting the troll up here. Please submit your drink orders now.
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 12:59:27pm |
re: #85 jamesfirecat
Didn't think I was.
I found the story uninteresting.
I felt like letting the rest of the board know I found it uninteresting.
He has as much write to post whatever he wants as I have to critique it and vice versa.
(Compulsive Last Worditis Strikes again.)
[Video]
As much right to post whatever he wants.
And so, you suck it up and take the downdings.
| 88 |
Renaissance_Man Fri, May 7, 2010 1:00:51pm |
re: #72 jamesfirecat
You're doing a lot of posting for someone who should be at college doing a lot of sucking up.
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jamesfirecat Fri, May 7, 2010 1:02:10pm |
re: #88 Renaissance_Man
You're doing a lot of posting for someone who should be at college doing a lot of sucking up.
Already finished sucking up teacher agreed to give me 80% on the final.
Only given out so that you guys can squish that bit of pity for me you started the thread with.
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McSpiff Fri, May 7, 2010 1:04:35pm |
re: #85 jamesfirecat
Maybe just post your thoughts on what isn't interesting to twitter?
| 91 |
cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 1:05:14pm |
re: #86 Dark_Falcon
BTW, SFZ just had a possible stalker melt down on the Lieberman/Brown thread. I'll be roasting the troll up here. Please submit your drink orders now.
holy shit, just went and read through the drama. That sucks. What an awkward place that puts her.
| 92 |
wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 1:05:25pm |
re: #90 McSpiff
Maybe just post your thoughts on what isn't interesting to twitter?
LOL
the definition of redundant is in there somewhere
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 1:06:27pm |
re: #89 jamesfirecat
Already finished sucking up teacher agreed to give me 80% on the final.
Only given out so that you guys can squish that bit of pity for me you started the thread with.
downdinged for excessive narcissicm
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Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 1:06:59pm |
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McSpiff Fri, May 7, 2010 1:09:27pm |
re: #93 _RememberTonyC
Downdinged for assuming anyone would care about your opinions of another poster's opinion of themselves...o dear I seem to have tied my brain in a knot.
| 96 |
Ericus58 Fri, May 7, 2010 1:09:50pm |
re: #86 Dark_Falcon
BTW, SFZ just had a possible stalker melt down on the Lieberman/Brown thread. I'll be roasting the troll up here. Please submit your drink orders now.
WTF?!?! That just got my dander up...... Punk-ass dick.
SFZ rules in my opinion.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, May 7, 2010 1:12:47pm |
re: #96 Ericus58
WTF?!?! That just got my dander up... Punk-ass dick.
SFZ rules in my opinion.
Yes, she does. Well, at least we had a troll to grill this afternoon. What part of the troll roast do you want?
| 98 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 1:13:11pm |
re: #95 McSpiff
Downdinged for assuming anyone would care about your opinions of another poster's opinion of themselves...o dear I seem to have tied my brain in a knot.
no worries .... these days I get downdinged for many of my comments, even those that make perfect sense. I suppose that says more about the tone of the newer inhabitants of board than it does about me. feel free to do what you need to do, I will not take is personally :)
| 100 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 1:15:10pm |
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Ericus58 Fri, May 7, 2010 1:16:23pm |
re: #97 Dark_Falcon
Yes, she does. Well, at least we had a troll to grill this afternoon. What part of the troll roast do you want?
None, thank you. Use mine as a burnt offering.
| 102 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 1:19:18pm |
Reposted from previous thread:
Hi, everyone. All is well. Berkeley Barron, a coworker, confessed over lunch. Apparently, having observed me ranting to another coworker about the AZ law after reading a previous thread, he decided to see if he could 'wind me up'.
When I explained that we've had stalker trouble in the past, he apologized.
I have until the first week in June to get him back.
Shouldn't happen again.
| 103 |
Ericus58 Fri, May 7, 2010 1:19:48pm |
Speaking of meat:
Hugo Chavez's Response to Beef Shortage: Arrest Butchers
[Link: www.cnbc.com...]
"At least 40 butchers were detained last week on charges of speculation for allegedly driving up their prices. Some say they were held at a military base and were later strip searched when turned over to police.
Butchers and wholesalers say they have the same problem facing many other industries: government price controls have eliminated profit margins. The recent arrests have prompted some to stop selling beef altogether for fear of ending up behind bars—adding to the scarcity.
"We've been working all our lives here and we've never been through this before, where they take you away, strip you, take off everything down to your underwear and then put you in a cell," said butcher Omar Cedeno, who was held for two days before being released last week
Cedeno was taken away in a truck with soldiers to Fort Tiuna, where he was held along with seven other butchers. They were taken the next day to a courthouse cell, where they were strip-searched, he said.
At least 32 other butchers were also charged last week. If convicted, they could face two to six years in prison.
The government says butchers can charge 17 bolivars—about $4—for a kilogram of beef. Butchers say they have to pay 14 bolivars—about $3 —for the meat leaving them no margin to cover the other costs of their business.
Some had been charging 24 to 40 bolivars a kilo, depending on the cut, until last week's raids stopped them from selling any beef at all. "
"Paging Sean Penn....."
| 104 |
wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 1:21:07pm |
re: #102 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm guessing he was surprised to be found out so quickly.
| 105 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 1:21:28pm |
re: #103 Ericus58
Speaking of meat:
Hugo Chavez's Response to Beef Shortage: Arrest Butchers
[Link: www.cnbc.com...]
"At least 40 butchers were detained last week on charges of speculation for allegedly driving up their prices. Some say they were held at a military base and were later strip searched when turned over to police.
Butchers and wholesalers say they have the same problem facing many other industries: government price controls have eliminated profit margins. The recent arrests have prompted some to stop selling beef altogether for fear of ending up behind bars—adding to the scarcity.
"We've been working all our lives here and we've never been through this before, where they take you away, strip you, take off everything down to your underwear and then put you in a cell," said butcher Omar Cedeno, who was held for two days before being released last week
Cedeno was taken away in a truck with soldiers to Fort Tiuna, where he was held along with seven other butchers. They were taken the next day to a courthouse cell, where they were strip-searched, he said.
At least 32 other butchers were also charged last week. If convicted, they could face two to six years in prison.
The government says butchers can charge 17 bolivars—about $4—for a kilogram of beef. Butchers say they have to pay 14 bolivars—about $3 —for the meat leaving them no margin to cover the other costs of their business.
Some had been charging 24 to 40 bolivars a kilo, depending on the cut, until last week's raids stopped them from selling any beef at all. "
"Paging Sean Penn..."
The Free Market: Socialist style!
| 106 |
cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 1:21:36pm |
re: #102 SanFranciscoZionist
Glad it's a simple ending. That situation had awkward written all over it. You should call 911 and have the police go to their house to get them back. No, scratch that, you shouldn't do that.
| 107 |
Ericus58 Fri, May 7, 2010 1:21:50pm |
re: #102 SanFranciscoZionist
Reposted from previous thread:
Hi, everyone. All is well. Berkeley Barron, a coworker, confessed over lunch. Apparently, having observed me ranting to another coworker about the AZ law after reading a previous thread, he decided to see if he could 'wind me up'.
When I explained that we've had stalker trouble in the past, he apologized.
I have until the first week in June to get him back.
Shouldn't happen again.
I've dispatched some "associates" to visit him....
Uncool to the nth degree.
I'm glad that it came out and you are okay, SFZ.
| 108 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 1:24:09pm |
Speaking of bad jokes,
TSA Worker Assaults Colleague For Joking About His Genitals During Body Scanner Training
| 109 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 1:24:59pm |
re: #104 wrenchwench
I'm guessing he was surprised to be found out so quickly.
Yeah, I think he had no idea what he was getting into! He just figured I'd fume for a while about Arizona, and no one else would notice he didn't fit in.
Oh good grief.
Serve him up with a nice red-wine reduction, D_F. And then give me what's left of the bottle.
| 110 |
wrenchwench Fri, May 7, 2010 1:25:23pm |
re: #103 Ericus58
I have a friend who has lived in Venezuela for about 8 years. I saw him last week, and he said he's really started to feel threatened in the last 6 to 8 months. He lives out in the sticks, not in Caracas (the world's third most dangerous city, I hear.) His wife is trying to get her visa in order so they can move to the USA.
| 111 |
Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 1:27:34pm |
re: #102 SanFranciscoZionist
Cool. Drama, infiltration, subterfuge, detective work, and a confession!
| 112 |
Ericus58 Fri, May 7, 2010 1:28:54pm |
have to leave, be well all. family over this weekend and I have no scheduled work - Time to try some new Kentucky Bourbon out - wife bought it, has a gold silhouette of a thorough-bred on it......
I like new adventures ;)
| 113 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 1:28:58pm |
re: #111 Bagua
Cool. Drama, infiltration, subterfuge, detective work, and a confession!
I'm so sorry to bring this to LGF though. Charles has enough trouble with weirdos, without my coworkers deciding to get in on the act.
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Ericus58 Fri, May 7, 2010 1:30:35pm |
re: #110 wrenchwench
I have a friend who has lived in Venezuela for about 8 years. I saw him last week, and he said he's really started to feel threatened in the last 6 to 8 months. He lives out in the sticks, not in Caracas (the world's third most dangerous city, I hear.) His wife is trying to get her visa in order so they can move to the USA.
I truly hope all goes well for him and his family... That would be tough, knowing a friend lives there during this disturbing time in their history.
| 115 |
Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 1:30:50pm |
re: #113 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm so sorry to bring this to LGF though. Charles has enough trouble with weirdos, without my coworkers deciding to get in on the act.
True, but this one was interesting, and inside job as it were and a mystery.
| 116 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 1:31:22pm |
re: #115 Bagua
True, but this one was interesting, and inside job as it were and a mystery.
Aww, damn.
I missed...something....apparently.
| 118 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 1:33:01pm |
| 119 |
Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 1:33:56pm |
re: #118 Varek Raith
This thread read from #228 down.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, May 7, 2010 1:34:30pm |
re: #113 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm glad it cleaned up so easily!
{{SFZ}}
| 121 |
Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 1:35:14pm |
re: #118 Varek Raith
UK politics angers and confuses me.
/
No need for the /, that is the effect it has on everyone, it has become a circus, really.
| 122 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 1:38:01pm |
re: #119 Bagua
This thread read from #228 down.
Crazy.
(((SFZ)))
You should put a flaming paper bag on his front porch.
/
| 123 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 1:40:43pm |
re: #121 Bagua
No need for the /, that is the effect it has on everyone, it has become a circus, really.
I have to say, I'm glad we don't share the parliamentary system with them. It makes my head hurt.
| 124 |
ArchangelMichael Fri, May 7, 2010 1:43:55pm |
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ArchangelMichael Fri, May 7, 2010 1:48:31pm |
re: #125 Varek Raith
Lrrr, the Ruler of Omicron Persei VIII. He is confused and angered often.
| 128 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 1:49:43pm |
re: #126 ArchangelMichael
Lrrr, the Ruler of Omicron Persei VIII. He is confused and angered often.
ZOMG, I fail.
XD
| 129 |
garhighway Fri, May 7, 2010 1:53:10pm |
re: #123 SanFranciscoZionist
I have to say, I'm glad we don't share the parliamentary system with them. It makes my head hurt.
I'm not so sure I agree. The idea that North Dakota (pop 642,000) or Wyoming (pop 493,000) have as many votes in the Senate as California (pop 33,800,000) or Texas (20,800,000) is screwy.
| 130 |
ArchangelMichael Fri, May 7, 2010 1:55:14pm |
re: #129 garhighway
I'm not so sure I agree. The idea that North Dakota (pop 642,000) or Wyoming (pop 493,000) have as many votes in the Senate as California (pop 33,800,000) or Texas (20,800,000) is screwy.
Thats why we have the House of Representatives. If you want to make the Senate "proportional" then there's no need for it in the first place and we should go unicameral.
| 131 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 1:56:19pm |
re: #129 garhighway
I'm not so sure I agree. The idea that North Dakota (pop 642,000) or Wyoming (pop 493,000) have as many votes in the Senate as California (pop 33,800,000) or Texas (20,800,000) is screwy.
Granted, but we do have the House, and the idea of the incredibly bizarre small parties that Americans would be able to come up with if small parties could win places in a government as they do in, say, Israel, makes my head spin.
Also, I just find it awfully confusing. The Senate is so TIDY!
| 132 |
garhighway Fri, May 7, 2010 1:56:43pm |
re: #130 ArchangelMichael
Thats why we have the House of Representatives. If you want to make the Senate "proportional" then there's no need for it in the first place and we should go unicameral.
Concur. I think bicameral has outlived its usefulness.
| 133 |
Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 2:01:59pm |
re: #132 garhighway
Concur. I think bicameral has outlived its usefulness.
Alternatively, Parliament has essentially made itself redundant.
| 134 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 2:02:29pm |
re: #133 Bagua
Alternatively, Parliament has essentially made itself redundant.
Department of Redundancy Department!
| 135 |
Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:03:37pm |
Good afternoon Lizards!
A meeting is an event where Minutes are taken and hours are wasted
| 136 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:06:19pm |
re: #135 HoosierHoops
Good afternoon Lizards!
A meeting is an event where Minutes are taken and hours are wasted
Woody Paige?
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reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 2:06:48pm |
| 138 |
Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:07:04pm |
| 139 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:07:15pm |
Pataki just called the Administration a "regime" on Hardball.
WTF?
| 140 |
Charles Johnson Fri, May 7, 2010 2:08:16pm |
re: #113 SanFranciscoZionist
I'm so sorry to bring this to LGF though. Charles has enough trouble with weirdos, without my coworkers deciding to get in on the act.
Never a dull moment in these parts.
| 141 |
cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 2:10:09pm |
re: #135 HoosierHoops
Good afternoon Lizards!
A meeting is an event where Minutes are taken and hours are wasted
[Link: www.bringtim.com...]
| 142 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:10:42pm |
| 143 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:11:02pm |
re: #139 Stanley Sea
Pataki just called the Administration a "regime" on Hardball.
WTF?
I've heard people refer to 'the current regime', or 'under the old regime' for years, but this does seem to be developing a sort of weird traction of its own.
What was the context?
| 144 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:11:02pm |
re: #139 Stanley Sea
Pataki just called the Administration a "regime" on Hardball.
WTF?
I thought Pataki was moderate?
| 145 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:11:21pm |
re: #140 Charles
Never a dull moment in these parts.
I do apologize. English teachers are a rowdy bunch.
| 146 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:12:32pm |
re: #143 SanFranciscoZionist
I've heard people refer to 'the current regime', or 'under the old regime' for years, but this does seem to be developing a sort of weird traction of its own.
What was the context?
Talking about the Time Square bomber.
Really, I have no clue, Matthews brought up Limbaugh after that, sputtering in disbelief, said Pataki is parroting Limbaugh.
| 147 |
Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:12:40pm |
re: #142 _RememberTonyC
He's a nutcase, but in a good way.
2 hours till the Celts play!
Go Celtics!
/Sorry Charles
| 148 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:13:26pm |
I hate my seventh block. Individually, they are mostly nice children.
As a group, in a study hall they don't take seriously, a month out from the end of school, they are a horror.
I want to go hoooooome.
Whine over.
| 149 |
Charles Johnson Fri, May 7, 2010 2:14:06pm |
Just put up an ad for the LGF Cookbook 2 in the left sidebar with Jaunte's cover illustration -- a must-have for any member of LGF who enjoys eating, and reading. Not necessarily in that order.
| 150 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:14:08pm |
re: #148 SanFranciscoZionist
So is Berkeley coming back? LOL, kinda. It was nerve wracking for a moment there.
| 151 |
Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:14:15pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:14:46pm |
re: #146 Stanley Sea
Talking about the Time Square bomber.
Really, I have no clue, Matthews brought up Limbaugh after that, sputtering in disbelief, said Pataki is parroting Limbaugh.
Maybe it goes with the revolutionary theme. If Obama is the ancien regime, then people who use the term can happily imagine getting to guillotine him.
| 153 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:15:55pm |
re: #150 Stanley Sea
So is Berkeley coming back? LOL, kinda. It was nerve wracking for a moment there.
Charles blocked him. I told him if he wanted to come and play he'd have to get a new account.
I don't think he's interested; I was his only source of interest in the blog.
| 154 |
garhighway Fri, May 7, 2010 2:16:24pm |
re: #131 SanFranciscoZionist
Granted, but we do have the House, and the idea of the incredibly bizarre small parties that Americans would be able to come up with if small parties could win places in a government as they do in, say, Israel, makes my head spin.
Also, I just find it awfully confusing. The Senate is so TIDY!
Tidy, yes. But when the Senators representing a little over 10% of our population can block anything they want, tidy begins to lose its attraction.
| 155 |
Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste Fri, May 7, 2010 2:16:25pm |
I eat (and drink) while I read LGF. Best of both worlds!
| 156 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:16:32pm |
re: #147 HoosierHoops
2 hours till the Celts play!
Go Celtics!
/Sorry Charles
Boston needs to win tonight or they'll lose the series. Cleveland can lose tonight, but still win the series. Game 3 means everything for the Celtics. I expect a very close game and a Celtics win tonight.
| 157 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 2:16:49pm |
re: #151 HoosierHoops
Meetings: The practical alternative to work
Next time, bring a laptop with some games.
;)
| 158 |
Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 2:16:54pm |
re: #102 SanFranciscoZionist
Reposted from previous thread:
Hi, everyone. All is well. Berkeley Barron, a coworker, confessed over lunch. Apparently, having observed me ranting to another coworker about the AZ law after reading a previous thread, he decided to see if he could 'wind me up'.
When I explained that we've had stalker trouble in the past, he apologized.
I have until the first week in June to get him back.
Shouldn't happen again.
Are you sure you want him back?
| 159 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:17:46pm |
re: #152 SanFranciscoZionist
Maybe it goes with the revolutionary theme. If Obama is the ancien regime, then people who use the term can happily imagine getting to guillotine him.
Please note, all wannabe revolutionaries: if you say you want a revolution, please model on the American, rather than, say, the French. Less bloodshed, less psychosis, far superior resulting society. 'Kay?
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Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste Fri, May 7, 2010 2:18:11pm |
re: #154 garhighway
Tidy, yes. But when the Senators representing a little over 10% of our population can block anything they want, tidy begins to lose its attraction.
Just start combining/splitting states to get a more equitable/sensible set of divisions. Who cares about history, we can print new books and DelaMaryLand will have always been in existence!
| 161 |
Varek Raith Fri, May 7, 2010 2:19:22pm |
re: #160 oaktree
Just start combining/splitting states to get a more equitable/sensible set of divisions. Who cares about history, we can print new books and DelaMaryLand will have always been in existence!
Welcome to the State of DelMarVa!
| 162 |
Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 2:20:05pm |
re: #160 oaktree
Just start combining/splitting states to get a more equitable/sensible set of divisions. Who cares about history, we can print new books and DelaMaryLand will have always been in existence!
DelaMaryland has always been at war with GeorVirginia!
| 163 |
_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:20:10pm |
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filetandrelease Fri, May 7, 2010 2:20:37pm |
snip
Vladimir Putin snubs Britain and US over VE Day celebrations. Russian president refuses to let Prince Charles and Joe Biden attend Red Square for parade of allies and Russian
I didn't like us sending our troops over to march in their parade and I like it even less now. Poor Joe, he gets no respect.
| 166 |
Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:21:15pm |
re: #157 Varek Raith
Next time, bring a laptop with some games.
;)
I never sit through hours long meetings and play on LGF on my Blackberry..
That's my story and I'm sticking with it!
/Gosh the hoopster get's alot of email over there
| 168 |
Lidane Fri, May 7, 2010 2:22:54pm |
Don't mind me. I'll just be over here in the corner having a fangirl meltdown:
Thomas Dolby Enlists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Imgoen Heap For New Album
Thomas Dolby is "a good halfway through" his first new album in nearly 20 years, and he plans to have the first music from it out in June -- for his online fan club, at least.
Dolby tells Billboard.com that the "A Map of the Floating City" album -- which features guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Imgoen Heap, Natalie McMaster, Eddi Reader and Camera Club's Bruce Woolley -- is comprised of three suites. "Amerikana" focuses on a fondness for American roots music Dolby developed while living in the United States for 22 years. "Oceanea" was inspired by "returning to my spiritual home" in the eastern coastline of England, while "Urbanoia" is "kind of a dark place, a dark city-state, so there definitely are some slightly more twisted songs on there."
Knopfler and McMaster perform on "17 Hills," which will be part of the "Amerikana" section. Reader and Woolley are part of "Oceanea's" title track, while Spektor portrays an Eastern European waitress in a song called "Evil Twin Brother."
Starting with "Amerikana" on June 12, Dolby will release all three parts to members of his Flat Earth Society at thomasdolby.com. The other two sections will come out as digital EPs during the year, and Dolby hopes to have the full "A Map of the Floating City" album, with additional tracks not released online, out "before the end of the year."
That. Is. AWESOME. I've been wanting new music from him for ages.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:23:21pm |
re: #163 _RememberTonyC
[Link: newsbusters.org...]
Well shit! I don't like the term being thrown around.
| 170 |
cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 2:23:33pm |
| 171 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, May 7, 2010 2:24:24pm |
re: #148 SanFranciscoZionist
ayieee, my sympathies o_o
On the last couple days of high school, my friends and I were hellions, we would go around with super soakers blasting each other in the halls, often in slow motion, Terminator 2 style
Here, this is for you :D
| 172 |
reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 2:24:41pm |
re: #149 Charles
Just put up an ad for the LGF Cookbook 2 in the left sidebar with Jaunte's cover illustration -- a must-have for any member of LGF who enjoys eating, and reading. Not necessarily in that order.
Great!
Now, y'all, just look at that cover.
There's more of Jaunte's artwork INSIDE the book, and a poem by Cato featuring some fave lizards.
PLUS great recipes, and Killgore's Very Own Gardening Section, quite comprehensive, actually, Killgore did an excellent job on that.
All for a mere $16.51, $5 of which goes to support LGF and Soldier's Angels.
Those of you who will be using (and appreciating) the new linkage blogs - hey, this is an opportunity to help support LGF and the wonderful tools Charles provides here!
| 173 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, May 7, 2010 2:24:50pm |
re: #168 Lidane
RAAAD O_O
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:25:37pm |
SUSPICION OF GARDENING
In Washington, an American of Pakistani heritage who would only be identified as Farhan, said a manager of a suburban home-improvement store prevented him from buying two bags of fertilizer for his family's lawn on Tuesday.
Farhan, who was born in northern Virginia, said police arrived soon after, investigated and allowed him to buy the fertilizer.
"What kind of a country are we living in when a 22-year-old male can't buy fertilizer?" Farhan asked. "I'm American. I'm not Pakistani."
Farhan said the store had subsequently apologized and the case appeared to be one of an overzealous manager rather than store policy.
| 175 |
reine.de.tout Fri, May 7, 2010 2:25:56pm |
re: #172 reine.de.tout
Great!
Now, y'all, just look at that cover.
There's more of Jaunte's artwork INSIDE the book, and a poem by Cato featuring some fave lizards.PLUS great recipes, and Killgore's Very Own Gardening Section, quite comprehensive, actually, Killgore did an excellent job on that.
All for a mere $16.51, $5 of which goes to support LGF and Soldier's Angels.
Those of you who will be using (and appreciating) the new linkage blogs - hey, this is an opportunity to help support LGF and the wonderful tools Charles provides here!
OOPS I lied.
The price is $16.35.
Shipping is about $4.
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Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:26:36pm |
re: #172 reine.de.tout
I thought it would come in the mail today...It appears it will arrive Saturday.
I look forward to giving it a review here..
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filetandrelease Fri, May 7, 2010 2:26:52pm |
re: #174 Stanley Sea
Blown out of proportion for sure.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, May 7, 2010 2:28:04pm |
re: #174 Stanley Sea
"What kind of a country are we living in when a 22 year old male can't buy fertilizer?"
Indeed. LOL. Poor dude.
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:28:30pm |
re: #169 Stanley Sea
Well shit! I don't like the term being thrown around.
it doesn't have to be a negative term. sometimes the word is used to describe an administration. I liked Bush, but when I heard his administration described as a "regime," i found it to be a bit "sour grapes" sounding, but not alarmingly so. Freedom of speech and all that.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:30:35pm |
re: #179 _RememberTonyC
it doesn't have to be a negative term. sometimes the word is used to describe an administration. I liked Bush, but when I heard his administration described as a "regime," i found it to be a bit "sour grapes" sounding, but not alarmingly so. Freedom of speech and all that.
I gotcha. To me though, it's pretty negative and fear driven. But I've been too influenced by the fear media lately. bleh.
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Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 2:30:55pm |
re: #178 SanFranciscoZionist
Psst, hey kid... wana buy some fertilizer?
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:31:18pm |
re: #178 SanFranciscoZionist
"What kind of a country are we living in when a 22 year old male can't buy fertilizer?"
Indeed. LOL. Poor dude.
Our gardens will suffer if fertilizer profiling continues.
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filetandrelease Fri, May 7, 2010 2:31:59pm |
re: #180 Stanley Sea
And taken in context lately as it is thrown around, usually it has a negative undertone.
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Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:32:21pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Fri, May 7, 2010 2:32:35pm |
re: #169 Stanley Sea
Well shit! I don't like the term being thrown around.
Yeah, it's stupid all around.
Also, anyone who goes SELECTED NOT ELECTED in regards to Bush or tries to delegitmize his presidency because of the Florida recount, I just have no patience for it. IT WAS CLOSE, BUSH WON, STOP THE SILLINESS
One of the worst offenders is the liberal radio talker Mike Malloy. Just an unlistenable show, sooo annoying.
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Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 2:32:50pm |
re: #182 Stanley Sea
Our gardens will suffer if fertilizer profiling continues.
Imagine all the underage Pakistani kids that will hang around outside the fertilizer shops hoping someone will agree to make the buy for them.
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cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 2:34:55pm |
re: #169 Stanley Sea
Well shit! I don't like the term being thrown around.
personally, I think it's childish and stupid
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cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 2:37:19pm |
re: #186 Bagua
Imagine all the underage Pakistani kids that will hang around outside the fertilizer shops hoping someone will agree to make the buy for them.
Contributing to the fertilization of a minor?
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Cato the Elder Fri, May 7, 2010 2:39:55pm |
Nastiness Coming to My City Tomorrow
Just found out that the Westboro "Baptist" "Church" freaks are coming to Baltimore tomorrow. To the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, no less, Baltimore's cathedral and the seat of the Archdiocese. To bring their spew to the funeral of a young college student who was recently murdered by her boyfriend.
Counter-protesters are planning to hold up a shield-wall of sheets on poles to block the sight of these monsters' signs from the mourners entering the cathedral for the funeral.
From the WBC's "godhatesfags.com" website:
Catherdral of Mary Our Queen 5200 North Charles Street WBC to picket the funeral of Yeardley Love to remind this nation that priests rape boys because Catholics pay them to lie about God and that this nation is doomed for her hatred of the word of God. The Lord caused a young man to murder this young woman, both in the prime of their lives, to show this nation His wrath and repay these people for breaking His commandments.
They plan to be there from 9:15 to 10:00 tomorrow morning. The counter-protesters are asking for calm and dignified blockage of their signs, with no confrontation.
I'm not sure I could manage the second part, so I don't know if I'll go.
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sagehen Fri, May 7, 2010 2:41:51pm |
re: #146 Stanley Sea
Talking about the Time Square bomber.
Really, I have no clue, Matthews brought up Limbaugh after that, sputtering in disbelief, said Pataki is parroting Limbaugh.
"Regime" I don't mind so much; I personally have been known (frequently) to call the previous administration a cabal. It's an editorial comment.
What bothers me is when they just flat-out lie.
For example, Limbaugh's been pushing the meme that the wannabe bomber is a registered Democrat. Turns out, the guy wasn't actually a registered voter at all, but Limbaugh's not letting it go.
Limbaugh and his puppets in congress are saying it was just luck that the guy was caught -- rather insulting to the alert vendors, quick-moving patrol officers and fine detective work by several agencies (city, state and federal). It's luck the guy was incompetent and the bomb didn't go off, but it wasn't "luck" that he was identified within 36 hours and in custody within 16 more.
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Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:42:16pm |
Basketball report:
So far in the play-offs there has been only one team that is undefeated so far.. The Magic...Now people think they will go all the way...
I have an issue with that.. The point Guard is 5'8" Nelson..I promise you a coach will put a 6'4" fast guard on him very soon.. Nelson's day is soon over...
You have to have big fast guards in the NBA.. ie: Kobe..IMO
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Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 2:42:34pm |
We have a No Fly List,
we need a No Fertilizer List.
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:43:32pm |
re: #188 cliffster
Contributing to the fertilization of a minor?
didn't lawrence taylor get in trouble for that?
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sagehen Fri, May 7, 2010 2:44:41pm |
re: #174 Stanley Sea
The store can be politically correct, safety conscious and provide superb customer service by making it a new policy that when you buy fertilizer, they drive it to your house and spread it on the yard for you....
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Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:44:41pm |
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cliffster Fri, May 7, 2010 2:45:34pm |
aight kids, I'm out. Maybe I'll talk at you later on tonight
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Bagua Fri, May 7, 2010 2:46:59pm |
The suspect had already boarded the SUV and was exiting the parking lot when alert TSA clerks noted his name on the No Fertilizer List. Full story at 11.
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_RememberTonyC Fri, May 7, 2010 2:47:25pm |
re: #192 HoosierHoops
Basketball report:
So far in the play-offs there has been only one team that is undefeated so far.. The Magic...Now people think they will go all the way...
I have an issue with that.. The point Guard is 5'8" Nelson..I promise you a coach will put a 6'4" fast guard on him very soon.. Nelson's day is soon over...
You have to have big fast guards in the NBA.. ie: Kobe..IMO
Jameer is so much better than I thought. If teams start focusing on stopping him, he'll dish it to Lewis or Vince. Orlando spaces the floor so well and Howard is playing his best ball ever. Atlanta will win tomorrow and lose the series in 5 games. Orlando will then wait for the CLE/BOS winner, which will be a battered and tired team. The NBA playoffs are really interesting right now.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, May 7, 2010 2:48:21pm |
re: #175 reine.de.tout
I'm waiting on mine....
Pokey the Mailman has it..
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, May 7, 2010 2:49:20pm |
re: #199 Bagua
The suspect had already boarded the SUV and was exiting the parking lot when alert TSA clerks noted his name on the No Fertilizer List. Full story at 11.
It was LUCK!
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Digital Display Fri, May 7, 2010 2:51:14pm |
re: #200 _RememberTonyC
Jameer is so much better than I thought. If teams start focusing on stopping him, he'll dish it to Lewis or Vince. Orlando spaces the floor so well and Howard is playing his best ball ever. Atlanta will win tomorrow and lose the series in 5 games. Orlando will then wait for the CLE/BOS winner, which will be a battered and tired team. The NBA playoffs are really interesting right now.
Well..I admit..I had written him off last year..I love Rondo...Big, Fast and just pure talent..I love the way as a point to can go to the hole..Smooth and fast..
Yet he sees the floor!
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