Imponderables:Road To Atlanta (Part 2)

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MSB

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 3:22 PM

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 3:25 PM

Firsties!!!

Welcome back folks.

Ponderer: if somebody from New Orleans parks a big ass camper trailer in your apartment complex taking up like 6 spots and leaving you parking all the way across the complex just to find a spot, does it make you a jerk to want them kicked the heck out? I mean it's a minor annoyance and I know they've been dislocated from their homes but wtf they aren't paying to live in this complex. There have to be RV camps around.

MSB

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5:07 PM

Some piccies!

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 6:21 PM

I spy NVG looking like he's having the time of his life (one day this emoticon will work again)

HOBBLEIT

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 6:26 PM

I love the pics

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MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 7:41 PM

me too! I can't believe it's all over! Mind you - I am soooooooooooo tired that I could sleep a week! Hopefully I will sleep a little on the plane back to London! 9 hours to kill!

Is there an official photo thread?

I love my firefly family more than ever!

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ZEEK

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 7:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
I don't believe you have pictures. You never post pictures, so therefore there really is no Zeek. There is a Zeekcat, though. We've seen photographic evidence of such a creature.

I never said they'd be pictures of me.

We're doing this stupid thing at work right now where everyone is supposed to take like 5 minutes to do a little presentation to our department about who they are. Everyone is putting pictures in theirs. I feel like saying "I own a mirror. So, I've never seen a need to take a picture of myself. You want a picture of me then take it yourself." Also I want to point out that traveling is lame. Cause everyone so far as has said "I like to travel" or something very similar to that. Zeek needs not this travel you speak of. Zeek have discover channel, travel channel, etc. TV like travel whole world real quick and real cheap. Zeek beats the system.

FREELANCERTEX

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 7:52 PM

awesome pics MsB ^_^

*starts countdown to next year*

RUGBUG

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 10:49 PM

Oh, pretty pictures. I envy y'all that can form strong attachments to people thousands of miles away. I'm just all awkward and shy when I meet online buddies. Sigh.

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Zeek needs not this travel you speak of. Zeek have discover channel, travel channel, etc. TV like travel whole world real quick and real cheap. Zeek beats the system.

Zeek may enjoy travel when he finds beautiful travel companion to sit on warm beaches and skinny dip in warm ocean.

Or maybe not.

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

MSB

Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:10 AM

NVG here!

Okay, here is a quick rundown to explain the crooked look in the pic.

I am still drunk.

Yayyy.

After an awesome 76th party where I got to meet awesome folkses (and accepted sanctioned nibbles) we went for a walk. Party in the lobby of the Hyatt, wandered around for a bit, I served as security for a Scottish Rockstar (A/B Michael who played the part so well that I was able to empty elevators for him and keep a perimeter cleared so we could move freely through crowds), apparently I ate parts of a candy bra off a girl who later the next day saw us on an elevator and asked if I remembered her, and I lost my sharpie after I was mistaken for the guy who plays Te'alc (sp) on Stargate. The march on Saturday morning was great. Okay, I felt like ass, but it was fantastic. This was only one night.

end transmission

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 2:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Zeek may enjoy travel when he finds beautiful travel companion to sit on warm beaches and skinny dip in warm ocean.

Doesn't seem like the traveling would have much to do with it. Though that's exactly what I would expect needs to happen to get me traveling. It wouldn't so much be about going anywhere but about spending time with beautiful travel companion.

Quote:
Originally posted by MSB:
apparently I ate parts of a candy bra off a girl who later the next day saw us on an elevator and asked if I remembered her

MsB did what now? Maybe I should really think about going to this D*C thing next year.

RUGBUG

Thursday, September 4, 2008 3:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Zeek may enjoy travel when he finds beautiful travel companion to sit on warm beaches and skinny dip in warm ocean.

Doesn't seem like the traveling would have much to do with it. Though that's exactly what I would expect needs to happen to get me traveling. It wouldn't so much be about going anywhere but about spending time with beautiful travel companion.

Does Austin have warm secluded beaches just prime for skinny dipping? And there is a certain...fire in exotic places that just can't be duplicated at home. What about a small cabin in snow covered woods? Snuggled up by the fire? There's some magic in that too. I think Zeek won't mind traveling so much once he gets a taste of doing it right.

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, September 4, 2008 3:53 PM

Naw, that was me. I've been logged in as MSB for the last week as I am too lazy to log in for myself on the Mac. It was defiantely one hell of a good time. The Chatzys (PR, Roxy, Engie, Avery, Navy, and A/B Michael shared a room for three nights and it cost them around $140 each. Maybe finding folks to room with and decent airfare can get more people to attend. I met a ton of folks from online places and hope to meet more. There were lurkers at the Con who saw us that I hope to meet there sometime. And of course I got to "imagine" a Ninja Kitty hanging out at the Shindig, taking pics for the parade, and loitering in the Marriott with the Colonel and nearly causing collisions after folks would first see Doc dressed as Hellboy (awesome by the way) then her ethereal form gracing us with a glimpse. I have to say that folks from FFF and the 76th are so very pretty. I always wanted to look presentable and smell at least half decent. We're really hoping to rally folks to reserve a block of rooms in the Hyatt Regency next year. And I personally would love to part with more folks from the boards next year.

Now it is back to the real world. Invoices, inquiries, and staff complaints.

Still wishing for Browncoat Island. Also looking into Independence Valley in Northern Nevada (to fulfill that snuggling by the fire on a snowy evening feeling).

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 3:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Does Austin have warm secluded beaches just prime for skinny dipping? And there is a certain...fire in exotic places that just can't be duplicated at home. What about a small cabin in snow covered woods? Snuggled up by the fire? There's some magic in that too. I think Zeek won't mind traveling so much once he gets a taste of doing it right.

No beaches. We do have that fire stuff though. I saw a bunch of fire trucks flying by yesterday. We really really don't have snow. That's a good thing though. These people couldn't drive in snow if their lives depended on it.

Really I can't see me ever wanting to just sit on a beach. Just sitting around makes me antsy. I want to be doing something that feels at least semi-productive. Probably another reason why traveling in general annoys me. It's usually not productive at all.

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 4:36 PM

Here’s a ponder: Have you ever had the experience of seeing something announced publically that you know from personal experience is completely bullshit? It’s so carefully worded to avoid the truth without out-right lying that it makes your blood boil? Ever been in the right every single time and still had the universe move against you?

Sigh. My blood pressure is up way too high today because of this shit. I’m going to go look at D*C pics and try to cool off before I go murder someone.

~CK

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

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 4:44 PM

Ok, that went by way too quickly. Post more pictures, or I will be forced to go to Flickr to distract myself from thinking about the assholes of the world!

~CK

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

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:05 PM

I feel like listening to politicians is always that way. They skate around facts and anything truthful while at the same time trying to not say anything of substance.

I've read some email responses people have gotten from the pres candidates on different subjects and they're ridiculous. They give you a page of just nothing.

I guess that's not exactly the same cause you're saying they're flat out lying. I've only seen that at work really. They like to call things a success when they were a royal failure. It's annoying.

RUGBUG

Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:

Really I can't see me ever wanting to just sit on a beach. Just sitting around makes me antsy. I want to be doing something that feels at least semi-productive. Probably another reason why traveling in general annoys me. It's usually not productive at all.

Poor, poor Zeek. Thinks secluded beaches are for sitting around on. :shakes head:. There's plenty of things to do...although they may not be considered productive. ;)

And yes, I'm revealing my extreme romantic nature. Cynically romantic, that is. :D

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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, September 4, 2008 5:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Poor, poor Zeek. Thinks secluded beaches are for sitting around on. :shakes head:. There's plenty of things to do...although they may not be considered productive. ;)

And yes, I'm revealing my extreme romantic nature. Cynically romantic, that is. :D

Yeah that's never entered my fantasies. Even if the beach is secluded it doesn't do anything for me. Why would I want to be outdoors doing romantic stuff? I don't need sand and bugs all over me while I'm trying to be romantic. Zeek does not understand this fantasy.

MSB

Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:30 PM

Ok this is actually me... NV is now at work( as am I)

I really think they need a shirt that says "Dragon con ran me over...wheeeeee!!"

Wow that was fun

Rugbug you are romantic, but such fun:)

HUGS Zeek

OK CK happens all the time... just grit your teeth and say " newscasters lie" until you calm:)

I'd post more pics but I am buried alive in work...

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:36 PM

Here ya go CK:

Youtube vid of D*C parade (Hopes she can watch it)

There are more in the related links. This one was posted at the 76th site as it features the 76th toward the end. EngineJoe and myself volunteered when comand staff asked for two privates. SOmehow we ended up carrying a beautiful Browncoat banner.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:41 PM

If you watch close there's an Austin browncoat banner. I don't think we had too many people attend though. I think it was like 3 people. Still we got some representation out there.

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 6:10 PM

Oh man, if *only* it were newscasters, MsB. No, I'm talking about a press release. On something I have first hand knowledge of. Because I spent a year and a half of my life on it. Because it's the only professional project I've ever actually cried over.

Seriously, I acutally know where the guys who did this are today. And it's within driving distance. I could actually go throw things at them. Moldy rotten things. Or you know, bullets. But even showing up would make them feel like they somehow got to me, and I'm not willing to give them that pleasure.

Thanks for the video NV. My computer is being shitty right now, but I'll see if I can get it to play in a bit here.

~CK

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

MSB

Thursday, September 4, 2008 6:12 PM

NV ( and didn't he look so handsome carrying it... )

HUGS Zeek- yup there were a few.. course you could have come and made it more

EDIT- CK.. argh even more frustrating. Not much you can do though HUGS
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, September 4, 2008 6:28 PM

Actually I think the Austin BC's banner was somewhere behind me.

I forgot to load the parade pics to my 'puter but the Austin BC banner looked great.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 6:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MSB:
HUGS Zeek- yup there were a few.. course you could have come and made it more

Did you meet them? Beth is probably the most outgoing of the ones who went. Jen is sorta shy but they're all really nice. That is as long as you're not one of Claudia's kids. lol Her threats to them are like "whoa". My parents never threatened me like that. So, I'm just always like daaaaang.

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:08 PM

Well I could go throw rotten fruit. I'm not going to, but I could. ;)

Actually, what I think I'll do is snub the guy who was on that project back in the day, who wants me to go out with him and a group of friends for a drink tonight. And be extra snarky in reply to him asking if I know how to get BlizzCon tickets at this point. I was mostly over his involvement in this, since he left that company earlier this year, but today he get's the full wrath of my cold shoulder. ;)

Ok, I must distract myself, or I'm going to end up dumpster diving for rotten fruit to go throw at those idiots.

Ok, so, D*C questions. I am trying to convince hubby to go next year. Probably not much chance of it, but doing costume sketches is a great distraction! So here's my list for those of you lucky enough to have gone, in no particular order:

1. When do tickets for 09 go on sale, does anyone know?

2. How early can you book a hotel room?

3. How cold/warm is it inside the hotels? In the conference rooms or just walking around the lobby or whatever?

4. Do you have to show your badge all the time? From the pictures I've seen on Flickr, a lot of people have their badge clipped to their costumes, but then there are lots of other people who don't have a visible badge at all. If you have it on you but not visible, is that enough?

Ok, I'm sure I'll come up with others, but that's what I've been curious about while showing hubby pics on Flickr and starting on costume sketches. ;)

~CK

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

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:14 PM

I saw one post that said they open hotel booking after the new year starts. I've never gone though and I didn't know the person who said that. So, reliability rating of 15-20% on that statement I'd say. But I'm so bored today that I'll still reply with my 15-20% of info for 1 out of 4 of the questions

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:26 PM

Lol Zeek, ty. I appreciate your 3.75% helpfulness. ;)

~CK

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:36 PM

1. D*C tickets were on sale the second day of the Con.

2. You can reserve rooms Now (rumor says at the Hyatt but it is not confirmed), if not now then at the start of the year.

3. Depending on the hotel and the amount of people, about 75-80 degrees average. Remember, Atlanta is humid so you might not be sweating but you may be sticky. The large room we saw the Nathan/Jewel/Aln panel in it was very cool and insanely pleasing and I was in full uniform.

4. I'm sure all the people related to the COn have to wear their badges. A few places require them for entry. It is better to have it than not.

ADD: Costumes are not mandatory but sure do make the Con more fun. Seems I really liked the "barely" costumes on the Friday night. Though I do not remember talking with the Ivy chick at length...

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by CaliforniaKaylee:
Lol Zeek, ty. I appreciate your 3.75% helpfulness. ;)

That's what I'm here for.

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:50 PM

Look! Real answers! ;)

1. Right, but for those of us not lucky enough to have gone this year, they will start selling them on the D*C site soon, right? Planning ahead and getting the best prices might be my best bet for getting to go next year. ;) Right now it doesn't look like they're selling them on the site yet, and the only promising thing I saw was that the "Eternal" passes will be up for sale again starting Sept 8. So maybe that's when they'll put up the 09 passes?

2. Oh the Hyatt might be available already?? Good to know!

3. Right so, I'm actually asking for the other direction -- are any of the ladies cold? I tend to get cold very easily, but I don't really want to have a ton of layers in my costume. For instance, it bugs the hell out of me when movie theaters blast the AC during the summer, because it means that I can't wear what I was comfortable wearing outside, I have to bundle up for the 20+ degree drop. So I was wondering if the hotels blasted the AC, or if it was warm-ish inside as well as out? Sounds like it might be (which might help explain why there are so many skimpy costumes, hehe).

4. Hmm, interesting about the badge. I've been debating trying to design some out-of-the way place to clip it onto the costume, or sewing in a badge-sized pocket. I would really prefer it not to be visible, except when I need to show it to Con staff. Where do all the skimpy-costume-girls put their badges??

5. Check, costumes not required. But I like designing and sewing costumes, especially when I have a really long time to work on it. Also, since it's a really long shot that I'll get to go at all, it's mostly about the fantasy of designing a costume right now. ;)

TY for the info NVG!

~CK

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

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 9:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
2. You can reserve rooms Now (rumor says at the Hyatt but it is not confirmed), if not now then at the start of the year.

"at the start of the year" is exactly 19 characters out of that 96 character answer. Or 19.79% of an answer. Zeek delivers on his word.

RUGBUG

Thursday, September 4, 2008 9:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Why would I want to be outdoors doing romantic stuff? I don't need sand and bugs all over me while I'm trying to be romantic. Zeek does not understand this fantasy.

Sand and bugs? Not so much. Warm ocean water? not so bad. ;)

And yes, I have NOTHING to say regarding D*C, so I'm stinking with the 'try-to-persuade-Zeek-that-travel-really-isn't-as-bad-as-he-thinks-it-is-even-though-I-kind-of-think-it-sucks-because-who-reallly-wants-to-pack-and-leave-home-for-that-long-anyway?' line of conversation.

I've only ever been to swing dance conventions and I really didn't enjoy myself. I'm not a drinker in anyway that leads to wildness or even to lending comfortable chats with people I don't know, so I can only see D*C as half a week of torture. (not that you are all torturers...but my HIGHLY introverted self would surely revolt.)

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

SISTER

Thursday, September 4, 2008 9:51 PM

The D*C staff will be back on the 8th and I believe you can purchase memberships then. You will get a postcard in the mail eventually that you must take with you to Atlanta to get the badge. You DO have to show your badge to get into panels, the dealers' room the walk of fame, etc. So it's good to have it with you all the time. (You can ask for a lanyard to wear it around your neck or buy one.)
The hotels are NOT what I would consider "movie theater" cold - and I arrived BEFORE D*C (Wednesday afternoon) - they were comfortable - 72 degrees. After the Con started (what with literally hundreds walking in and out) the hotels were actually quite warm.
You 'may' be able to reserve a room for next year - but not at the 'con' rate which is negotiated each year by the D*C folk.

ZEEK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 9:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Sand and bugs? Not so much. Warm ocean water? not so bad. ;)

And yes, I have NOTHING to say regarding D*C, so I'm stinking with the 'try-to-persuade-Zeek-that-travel-really-isn't-as-bad-as-he-thinks-it-is-even-though-I-kind-of-think-it-sucks-because-who-reallly-wants-to-pack-and-leave-home-for-that-long-anyway?' line of conversation.

I've only ever been to swing dance conventions and I really didn't enjoy myself. I'm not a drinker in anyway that leads to wildness or even to lending comfortable chats with people I don't know, so I can only see D*C as half a week of torture. (not that you are all torturers...but my HIGHLY introverted self would surely revolt.)

Ocean water!?! Haven't you seen jaws? And there's sting rays and...and...pirates...and other bad stuff I'm sure.

Yeah I'm the same on the socializing side of things. If I went to D*C I'd be all for going to the panels and getting my picture taken with the BDHs but not so much into the partying and such. I'd probably just get back to my room and watch TV or just get extra vacationy sleep (I hated when we'd go on a family vacation or something as a kid and the plan was to get up extra early to do stuff...we're on vacation darn it!!!)

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, September 4, 2008 10:03 PM

Thankee Sister. I noticed the change too. It was a bit cooler Wednesday and Tuesday (in and out for MSB and myself) as there were CONSIDERABLY less people about.

I am still considering alternate costumage for next year. I really wanted something easy to pack, moderately recognizable, and hides my identity. Not an easy feat (the identity thing), but it just sounds like fun.

And I can imagine how much better the skimpy costumes had to feel. Of course they rose the temps of other con goers so the lessening of surrounding tempratures had to be negligable at best.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

MSB

Thursday, September 4, 2008 10:44 PM

CK- depends on the costume.. my witches robe ( long heavy velvet) was uncomfortably warm and for the most part I was warmish with all the walking and moving (sadly sweated off a total of zero pounds...sigh)

Ok really done for the day and kind of frustrated/hostile over Chrystler Financial who is apparently the most incompetent financial institutiona around

15 minutes and I can go home!!

NV ( he's so helpful and sweet)

Bug it's ok Navy'd let you share his drapes and then you can just watch without talking or interacting:)

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, September 4, 2008 10:47 PM

Good info Sister, ty! Any thoughts on when the DC rate has usually been released/announced in past years?

~CK

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

MSB

Thursday, September 4, 2008 11:05 PM

hmmm nope I usually buy membership the week after the con and book the room in December:) HUGS CK

____________________________________________

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, September 5, 2008 1:42 AM

..there are memberships for D*C??

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, September 5, 2008 12:25 PM

Membership = Con badge, same thing, different words.

Book your hotel early is you want to make sure you stay in one of the main ones.

Sister is right, so far as I know, in that the memberships will be available again starting Monday, Sept. 8th. At verious intervals, as the Con gets closer, the price will go up. The first of such increases is around the middle of November, IIRC. There is also an available option of going with a group of 10 or more, it takes $5 off the price of everyone involved's badges.

~jimi
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SISTER

Friday, September 5, 2008 1:13 PM

CK - there's usually a wait for the 'con' rate at the hotels - in other words I think generally I've booked at the beginning of the year for that year's convention. There are a number of people here who keep a close watch on when those rates become available and they will post about it. This year I booked at the con rate and then later extended my stay by one day and had to pay the full rate for one night ($349!!) but that was okay with me as this is my one big splurge of the year.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, September 5, 2008 4:36 PM

Good morning Ponderers.

Okay, I get to wondering if there is something wrong with me. I love the idea of staying in bed all day and doing nothing but laying about, eating every so often, maybe watching TV. But then my body takes over and insists on more active pursuits and I just can't tell it NO.

I wonder if there is something wrong with me. First off I'd like to say that having been with someone previously who didn't like to do much extra curricular or recreational activity and never went anywhere with me that didn't have her primary intrests on hand really sucked. I can honestly say that I am trying to make up for lost time.

Does anyone else have this problem? I use my brain (it is a taxing task) all week to solve problems and absorb a lot of stress in the process.

How do I relax?

Help me!

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Friday, September 5, 2008 4:49 PM

Can't help. I'm more or less the same way. I can't just relax. There has to be something else going on. The most "nothing" I can do is watch movies or tv. Other than that I have to be doing something that seems at least slightly productive.

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 5:00 PM

I could always hit you over the head NV
PLus I am forcing you to relax this weekend so we'll see how it goes:)

HUGS Zeek.. oh not you too

____________________________________________

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, September 5, 2008 5:04 PM

Hit me over the head?

Haven't you ever heard that No means No? (insert non-working emoty thingy here)

I can relax. It just takes work.

Man I sound dumb.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

SOLARFLARE

Friday, September 5, 2008 5:31 PM

At the end of a stressful day, I take my dog out into the field near our house and play with him. Then I go exercise for 45 minutes.

After that, stress is gone, and I feel fine loafing about.

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 5:33 PM

sigh...can't run right now due to injury... it's not making me happy

NV

Ok back to sorting out more insane disasters...
I'm still not officially red copy ( paperwork thingy) hired...

____________________________________________

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Friday, September 5, 2008 6:59 PM

How come this 4 day week hasn't seemed short at all? :-(

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, September 5, 2008 7:15 PM

We only had a two day and it seems like seven.

At least it's Friday.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

RUGBUG

Friday, September 5, 2008 7:16 PM

I can sit around all day like a pro. Seriously. I have to kick my butt into gear to get anything done. If it's been an especially hard week, I can just sit on the couch and stare off into space for awhile and not feel guilty about it.

Actually, I have a problem with doing too little. I'm hardly a sloth, but let's just say if it is the least bit unappealing, I find a way to avoid it. Dishes? Um, haven't done those in awhile. I did clean the house this weekend, but that was after HOURS and HOURS of reading (I finished two 500+ page books in two and a half days).

Productive, schmoductive, I say.

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

ZEEK

Friday, September 5, 2008 7:38 PM

Reading fiction or something potentially helpful? Reading can be productive. Reading romance novels not so much, but some reading is ok.

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 7:43 PM

LOl Rugbug I'm with you.. I have to schedule things for me to do during the summer or I'll spend the days reading, doing house stuff, and gardening and not accomplish jack..when 'we" go paintballing NV runs and fights and I sit under my little shade awning and read...giggle

Zeek... youi have no soul. go read Dr Seuss until you giggle

EDIT- ok ponder... what is this lunch HOUR I hear tell of?? Does anyone actually get a full hour for lunch?? I'm taking a poll
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

RUGBUG

Friday, September 5, 2008 7:55 PM

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Originally posted by Zeek:
Reading fiction or something potentially helpful? Reading can be productive. Reading romance novels not so much, but some reading is ok.

Um....*hangs head in shame*...can junior adult fiction be considered productive? ;) I did a book swap with a pre-teen at the barn. You know, trying to be all bondy and mentor-y and all that crap. Well, she gave me "Twilight" and I was pretty hooked. Vampires, drama, romance, dreamy leading man. It was addictive. And there's four in the series. :D I'm done now and can go back to books more appropriate for my age group. :D

BUT, fiction can absolutely be productive. Fiction can teach you a lot about the world/society/yourself. :P

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

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:02 PM

Fiction is very productive...90% of my mechanical, scientific, and computer knowledge comes from side notes or comments made by characters in fiction...

So about this lunch hour thing ( sorry I'm just cranky 'cause yet again my lunch " hour" consists of me eating a diet micro meal while designing another powerpoint for training....)

You might try Kim Harrison's books if you'd like a more adult version of the vampire romance:)

Also yet another plug for Jim Butcher's Dresden books!!

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:04 PM

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Originally posted by MSB:
EDIT- ok ponder... what is this lunch HOUR I hear tell of?? Does anyone actually get a full hour for lunch?? I'm taking a poll

Sure. I used to take a little over an hour every day. It doesn't really matter for my job though. However long I take I just have to work that much longer. My job is pretty flexible though.

Recently I've decided to try to leave earlier and now I just bring food and eat in like 30 - 45 minutes.

RUGBUG

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MSB:

So about this lunch hour thing ( sorry I'm just cranky 'cause yet again my lunch " hour" consists of me eating a diet micro meal while designing another powerpoint for training....)

You might try Kim Harrison's books if you'd like a more adult version of the vampire romance:)

My lunch 'half hour' is usually nothing like a lunch. It's 30 minutes when I won't answer the phone.

The Stephenie Meyer books were pretty adult. I wouldn't have let my pre-teen read them...but I guess I'm old fashioned. Have you read them? With your amazing speed reading skillz, I'm sure you'd be finished with all 4 in about 2 days.

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

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:07 PM

I've scanned the first one 'cause so many kids in my classes were reading them and yes I wasn't thrilled at the 12-14 set reading them... I'm thinking books might need ratings like movies or something...

LOL over the speed reading.. NV was starting to laugh over the fact that I had to buy a new book in each airport we stopped in 'cause I'd read a book or two per flight ( I can't fly without books) I'm just appreciative that he carried the big bag o' books and such for me as his carry on

Zeek...hmm ok that's one person with an " hour"

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:36 PM

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Originally posted by MSB:
Zeek...hmm ok that's one person with an " hour"

It was pretty funny one time we were in crunch time on a project and I was working some insane hours like staying til 2am and getting right back in at like 10am the next morning and my manager was like "if you need to take a long lunch or something just let me know". I said "OK thanks". In my head I was like "a.) like that's compensation? b.) like I'd ask?".

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:38 PM

LOL... ok you're evil, but ina good way:)

and those hours gave me flashbacks to working the Costume Closet during October... pretty much 6 days a week 6 am to 11pm you get a bit weird after a bit on those hours

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:51 PM

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Originally posted by MSB:
you get a bit weird after a bit on those hours

Indeed. I actually got emotional. It was very weird.

MSB

Friday, September 5, 2008 8:52 PM

I ended up laughing hysterically for over 20 minutes when a customer asked if I had any hair that would make him bald ( he meant a bald cap) It wasn't the fun laughter either it was sort of out of control and panicky

HUGS Zeek... eek emotions:)

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

FREELANCERTEX

Saturday, September 6, 2008 2:52 PM

hair that would make him bald....that's a really. weird way of putting it.

that's okay, my aunt deals with air freight, and she had a customer call who wanted to ship jet fuel. she said that flammable materials were one of the things they can't ship, and his response was,

"Jet fuel is *not* flammable!!"

AIKO

Saturday, September 6, 2008 4:17 PM

ROFLMAFO

FREELANCERTEX

Saturday, September 6, 2008 4:32 PM

idnt it hilarious? apparently he was adamant that jet fuel is totally NOT flammable @_@

AIKO

Saturday, September 6, 2008 8:30 PM

lolz. Oh! This is the imponderables thread! oops... (goes to edit)

FREELANCERTEX

Saturday, September 6, 2008 8:36 PM

lolz, i do that *all* the time. ><

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Sunday, September 7, 2008 12:24 AM

Dress update!!

So, I got far enough on my dress today to pin it together in the last few places and take a few pictures of more or less how it'll look when it's done:

And this is the original design:

Since the skirt is all cut on a bias, I need to let it hang for a month or more before I do the hem and attach the bodice to the skirt. And I need to find some shoes... I am so not used to taking a break during a sewing project, so this is totally going to gnaw at me, lol.

Anyhow, I thought MsB and maybe a few other people might be interested in how it's coming together.

Oooh, and since I have to wait, maybe I can start on my D*C costume...

~CK

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

FREELANCERTEX

Sunday, September 7, 2008 7:23 PM

preeeeeeeetty. i can hand sew, but i can't design something and then make it :-P cant even make something with a pattern >< awesome.

MSB

Monday, September 8, 2008 1:37 AM

CK..wowza and WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!! You are one very hot lady and that is a gorgeous dress:)

Oh please don't let the weekend end...I wanna stay home

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, September 8, 2008 2:30 AM

i hear ya, MSB. *trots off to bar and grill in an attempt to extend the weekend*

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 3:20 PM

Sorry ladies, didn't work.

Looks like it is time for me to learn to really sew. I see everyone having so much fun and I kinda feel useless with the little knowledge I have.

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-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 3:55 PM

CK very nice

Ah Monday. The most hated of days.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 3:59 PM

For me it used to be Valentines Day and the day after Thanksgiving.

Monday will suffice.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 4:23 PM

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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
For me it used to be Valentines Day and the day after Thanksgiving.

Monday will suffice.

You don't like the day after thanksgiving? That's the day you can potentially find some awesome deals. The last couple years have been pretty tame really. One time I got up extra early and got a DVD drive for my computer that was free after rebate. That was awesome for a poor college kid. Little did I know it ruined my brother's christmas gift of a DVD drive. Oops.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, September 8, 2008 4:29 PM

I took an hour today, had some Popeye's and watched a little bit of Back to the Future II. I think I would go completely nuts (ok, moreso than I am already) if I didn't get out every day for lunch.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

Yeah because it was believed that AIDS was contracted from the monkeys. Not the band but the animal. And we just wanted to deal with that issue - just a couple of points. Just changing the attitude towards AIDS from being "Eww AIDSy" to more like "Oh! Fun monkey disease"

xBox 360 GamerTag: Swinger420

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 4:45 PM

Might explain a bit of my erratic behavior in the afternoon. Not that I get to looking for a clocktower ar anything.

Maybe a third floor window.

An hour or so after a VERY large Diet Coke.

In pants that press well on a full bladder.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, September 8, 2008 4:49 PM

afternoon all, what'd i miss?

*looks at NV's comment* .......

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 5:12 PM

I am a notorious urinator (my super power I think).

Best one was the gas station attendant who didn't want to open the bathroom door for me. When I told my friend I pissed on his car they expected to find I pissed on the tire or something.

NOPE!

When we pulled the truck about they seemed surprized to see the WHOLE car thoroughly hosed clean and dripping.

What can I say? Had to go.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, September 8, 2008 5:16 PM

>_<;;;;;

RUGBUG

Monday, September 8, 2008 5:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
I am a notorious urinator (my super power I think).

Best one was the gas station attendant who didn't want to open the bathroom door for me. When I told my friend I pissed on his car they expected to find I pissed on the tire or something.

NOPE!

When we pulled the truck about they seemed surprized to see the WHOLE car thoroughly hosed clean and dripping.

What can I say? Had to go.

Oh my.

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 5:34 PM

Sharage too much?

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-Akira Kurosawa

SOLARFLARE

Monday, September 8, 2008 5:42 PM

Pretty girl in pretty dress = One of the things that make life worth living.
NVG's superpower = not so much.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 5:58 PM

Be careful. Villiany may ensue with such a power.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 6:24 PM

Yeah I wouldn't want to piss NVG off.

SOLARFLARE

Monday, September 8, 2008 6:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Be careful. Villiany may ensue with such a power.

Too late! You've already told us what you do with this power.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 6:56 PM

As with the Heroes marathon this weekend, sometimes villianous looking actions aren't quite what they seem.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 7:37 PM

lol I forgot to mention Austin Browncoats had our "first sunday" viewing of a Firefly episode last night. After the episode browncoat beth was talking about wanting to do a dr. horrible lip sync/play thing at next years can't stop the serenity screening and she though I would make a good Dr. Horrible. How hilarious would that be? I'm conflicted with shyness vs hilariousness.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 7:46 PM

Oh heck Zeek, jump in. I (finally) watched it with MSB and my sister last night and they loved it. By all means, performing is ALWAYS a great way to overcome the shyness.

Funny. I've seen a lot of people capable of performing in front of folks but still shy socially.

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

MSB

Monday, September 8, 2008 8:06 PM

Performing is great.... there's applause ( which I love)

Ok you have much better super powers than that... he can fix most anything and is amazing at paintball

HUSG Zeek..

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 8:20 PM

I do have some super hidey abilities but I'm better at breaking stuffs than fixing them.

I BREAK YOUR STUFFS AND PISS ON YOU FROM NOWHERE!

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

MSB

Monday, September 8, 2008 8:38 PM

Ok definitely need to dial back your caffeine..

NV

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, September 8, 2008 8:48 PM

Just formulating names and the like to match my "super" powers.

Anyone wanna ask about my hammer?

(needs caffeine)

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Being an artist means not having to avert one's eyes.
-Akira Kurosawa

MSB

Monday, September 8, 2008 9:02 PM

LOL ask away folks.. but keep your hands off

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 9:12 PM

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Originally posted by MSB:
LOL ask away folks.. but keep your hands off

Not a problem.

MSB

Monday, September 8, 2008 9:14 PM

Always so helpful Zeek... HUGS

So how is work going for you??

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 9:27 PM

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Originally posted by MSB:
So how is work going for you??

Boringly. I'm not in the mood to do what's on my plate today. So, basically I'm doing everything very slowly mixed in with a lot of web browsing.

Plus I really want to get home to watch the end of the Bears game. I'm pretty sure they win but I'm avoiding ESPN to try to stay unspoiled. The "Go Bears" email from my mom this morning is sort of telling though.

MSB

Monday, September 8, 2008 10:01 PM

Bears?? are these real bears or liek circus bears or something??

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."

ZEEK

Monday, September 8, 2008 10:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MSB:
Bears?? are these real bears or liek circus bears or something??

NFL Bears

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