Browncoat Bar & Grill - Looking out at the rain

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NICODEMUS

Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:00 AM

So who was the genius to schedule a wedding for this weekend? It rained, hailed and occasionally thundered all the way through from Thursday to today, and looks to continue doing so until late next week.

So belly up to the bar, where many a refreshing drink awaits.

Old thread at http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=2&t=37842

FREELANCERTEX

Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:32 AM

maybe they were looking at the wrong forecast, it's bright sunny and hot here :P (for once @_@)

i like the rain ^_^ trade ya!!

firsties *swipes an advertised refreshing drink from bar and cozies onto the couch for the night*

ZEROKIRYU

Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:59 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
barkeep, awesome party tonight, then a sobriety checkpoint on the way home (its spring weekend, we were near campus, and no i wasnt drinking because 1) im underage, and 2) i had to serve as DD for my inebriated boyfriend, who felt like celebrating the nice job he just got ^_^). a round for everyone in the house to celebrate the bf's newfound employedness (theyre also paying for his master's degree, yay!!), i is so proud of him ^_^ *happy dance*

Okay, I'm just a bit confused on a few things.

1) How old are you?
2) Do you live with your parents or your boyfriend?

I'm sure there are others but I'm too tired to think right now.

NICODEMUS

Sunday, April 26, 2009 1:32 PM

*lurks in the shadows, trawling YouTube for more Zim/DrWho mash-ups like

*

FREELANCERTEX

Sunday, April 26, 2009 1:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zerokiryu: Okay, I'm just a bit confused on a few things.

1) How old are you?
2) Do you live with your parents or your boyfriend?

I'm sure there are others but I'm too tired to think right now.

I'm...confused as to why you're asking, but ok

1) 20
2) predominantly with my bf, sometimes with parents, but phasing out of the parental phase cuz the bf and i are gonna be movin a little ways this summer. he's just graduating, this is his first job so....*scratches head*

whatre u confused about? cuz im confused as to why ur confused lol XD its too early in the mornin to think.

barkeep, nice big mug of the Good Stuff to wake my brain up please ><;;

WAKEUPSOON

Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
barkeep, awesome party tonight, then a sobriety checkpoint on the way home (its spring weekend, we were near campus, and no i wasnt drinking because 1) im underage, and [blah*blah*blah etc]

You're 20 and you can't drink!?!?! OMG! America sucks. I'm nearly 17 and drink pretty regularly without getting into any trouble. (ps .. nearly 17 .. I CAN DRIVE IN A WEEK! *takes breather* okk calm now (Y)) But yeah, I'm underage, and there's no checkpoints or anything.

Well, except the occasional police officer at college who comes with a breathalyzer and checks for drugs ... xD

~WuS
This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

MSA

Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:33 PM

In the US legal drinkng age is 21... presumably based on the research that shows your brain hasn't fully developed until age 20 or so and alcohol+undeveloped brain= subtle brain damage and decrease in IQ.

and on that cheery note

Nico.. well at least it was a memorable wedding.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

WAKEUPSOON

Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:43 PM

Ah, I think ours is based on the liver not being fully formed until around 18 for men (its sooner for women) and the effects alchol has on the underdeveloped liver.

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:45 PM

i'd like to see that research report @_@ 'sides, for me drinking is a moot point cuz i dont like the taste of alcohol XP yuck, so i tend to stay away from it just for that reason.

Quote:
Originally posted by WakeUpSoon: You're 20 and you can't drink!?!?! OMG! America sucks. I'm nearly 17 and drink pretty regularly without getting into any trouble. (ps .. nearly 17 .. I CAN DRIVE IN A WEEK! *takes breather* okk calm now (Y)) But yeah, I'm underage, and there's no checkpoints or anything.

well, i cant drink *legally* ;) (the drinking age *used* to be 18 way back when, and it still is in Louisiana and Vermont) The only reason they had checkpoints this weekend was cuz it's Spring Weekend for my college, and essentially what Spring Weekend is is a three-day Storrs-wide (Storrs is the town) drunk fest for everyone who goes to UCONN, where everyone on and off campus is having a party. a few years ago they were lighting cars and couches on fire (without the owners permission of course), so it's more policed now, hence checkpoints to ensure people arent driving under the influence. the police blotter the monday after Spring Weekend is quite lengthy. But yeah

STINKINGROSE

Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:22 PM

"18= stoopid drunk, bad enough when it's >21" is what I recall the debate being back when I was about 12 and the drinking age changed.

Not thinking things through and having bad judgement before you've gotten full(ish) brain development is exacerbated when floating in booze. Drunken driving was another target (used to be a lot of 16- 18 year olds getting smashed and then getting smashed).

Why the heck we didn't just up the driving age.. oh yeah, ability to get around for people not in the city with mass transport.. I remember now. Best you learn to drive well *before* you start boozing.

Then there was the hope of cutting down on all the 14-17 year olds getting trashed.

But I may be remembering this a little fuzzily, as I said I was about 12.

Been weeding more, trying to teach son to ride a bike, sore and tired. Father coming over to grill tonight. Yay grilling weather!

Beer now. Beer now good.

FREELANCERTEX

Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:26 PM

only problem with raising ages or trying to crack down on the under-agers drinking is it aint gonna change anything. underage kids are still gonna get stupid drunk somehow, and upping the driving age wont do much for all of the adults who drive like idiots ><;; least that's my view. my mom couldnt WAIT till i turned sixteen cuz she was getting sick of driving me everywhere :P which is understandable.

MSA

Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:30 PM

http://www.duke.edu/~amwhite/Adolescence/
It has become quite clear over recent years that alcohol impacts both behavior and brain function differently in adolescents and adults (Smith, 2003). For instance, the available evidence suggests that adolescents are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of alcohol on both memory and memory-related brain function.

HUGS Rosie... so is boychild a bike rider now??? Are you sure you want to give him that kind of mobility??? Who knows what kind of schemes he could develop ..

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

NAVYSEILS

Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:49 PM

I should have drank more as a teenager, got myself some excuses for how I turned out. My memory is all over the place just now. I can remember things that happened when I was a toddler but not what I had for dinner yesterday or what day it is.

STINKINGROSE

Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:44 PM

Not bad for a first try, but he keeps letting go of the handlebars and stops pedaling as soon as he starts to tip in one direction or another. His first try had him soloing for about fifteen feet and I thought "GREAT!! He'll have it in no time!"

About an hour later I finally gave up in frustration and out-of breathedness. Perhaps his father will have better luck.

Gotta go check coals for readiness. I was out of lighter fluid and the coals were from last year. After they failed to catch on the first try I got out about a quarter to half cup of Bacardi 151, poured it over, waited a moment, and tossed a match on it. Poof! Problem solved.

NICODEMUS

Sunday, April 26, 2009 11:55 PM

Problem solved, sure, but did you keep your eyebrows or were they lost to the fireball?

As for the drinking/driving ages, some people will be idiots regardless of age.

STINKINGROSE

Monday, April 27, 2009 12:18 AM

I never said you were automatically magically not stupid or irresponsible when you turn 21. I'm just recalling the arguments as I remember them.

So I just got back from a run to the ICU. A friend apparently called 911 this morning because she thought she was having a stroke.

Looks like she was right.

She's early 60s, I think. Special Ed teacher at a high school, musician, dancer, all around lovely person. I've known her for almost 20 years.

The damage was apparently in the area of her brain which controls respiration. We'll see how it goes tomorrow after they read the second scan.

And I have to call and see if they still need me for jury duty on Tuesday, plus we've got a meeting I'd rather not attend but have to on Friday. I'm not going to ask what other unpleasant things can pop up because I know better than to challenge "worse". It's asking for trouble.

So I'll just sit down and nurse a keg, here.

ZEROKIRYU

Monday, April 27, 2009 1:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
I'm...confused as to why you're asking, but ok

whatre u confused about? cuz im confused as to why ur confused lol XD

I'm confused because a lot of time you come across as a 15 year old girl.

As for the second question, it's cause you make it seem like you're living with your boyfriend, but then you mention living with your parents.

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, April 27, 2009 3:33 AM

haha yeah not fifteen ;)

lol, yeah i go back and forth, so does he. we spend most of our time in our own apartment though :P

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, April 27, 2009 11:07 AM

*monday morning bump*

last week before finals. come oooooon friday.

NICODEMUS

Monday, April 27, 2009 1:09 PM

Meh, Monday was boring. Roll on Tuesday.

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, April 27, 2009 1:20 PM

...was? it's 9 am :P and its only about...1 or 2 pm in europe right now.

NICODEMUS

Monday, April 27, 2009 1:29 PM

Heh, it's 11pm here in the Land Down Under.

KELKHIL

Monday, April 27, 2009 2:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Nicodemus:
Heh, it's 11pm here in the Land Down Under.

He just smiled and gave me a vegimite sandwich

(dances a jig)

Sup peeps?

(scurries away before he is recognized)

Zombie Killing, Ninja in Training Kelkhil
The Shirtless Bartender

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, April 27, 2009 2:01 PM

*mental GPS's around globe* oh right u guys are almost a day ahead arent u? :P international date line's confuzzling ><;;

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, April 27, 2009 3:56 PM

*Notices a familiar flash before ordering a Coke Zero with a lime*

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The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.
-Loretta Lynn

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Monday, April 27, 2009 5:11 PM

*brings popsicles and ice cream to all who need them today*

Only 1pm and its already 85!!

I actually went out in public with shorts on!!

Crazyness

ZEROKIRYU

Monday, April 27, 2009 5:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kelkhil:
Sup peeps?

(scurries away before he is recognized)

*Sees*

Yo Kel.

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
oh right u guys are almost a day ahead arent u?

I wasn't aware that 12 hours was almost a day...

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Monday, April 27, 2009 6:53 PM

Its 95!!!

*likes to play "shout out the temp"*

I'll give you a gold star if you get that reference...

MSA

Monday, April 27, 2009 11:49 PM

I'd like to point out you look really fabulous in shorts Avery so I'm not seeing the eek here...HUGS

Sorry guys long day today , tomorrow is longer so I won't be in until late afternoon again... sorry

HUGS Nico:)

HUGS and HUGS and HUGS Rosie.. oh sweety. Loads of positive energy coming your way.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

NICODEMUS

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by averyfinecompanion:
Its 95!!!

*likes to play "shout out the temp"*

I'll give you a gold star if you get that reference...

It's going to reach all of 18 today down here.

MSA

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:11 AM

Sorry Avery reference is past me at the moment.. bit tired

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

STINKINGROSE

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:04 AM

Thanks Lila. Just got word they're cutting the power tonight.

It couldn't have been an axe murderer... NOOOO.. it HAD to be the folkie special ed teacher...

(Burying head in vat of something strong and not coming up for air until I am licking the dregs off the bottom.)

Hugs on the long days guys.

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:14 AM

holy eighteen million posts batman O_o

barkeep, something to lift my spirits please.

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MsA:
I'd like to point out you look really fabulous in shorts Avery so I'm not seeing the eek here...HUGS

Oh noo I haven't worn actual shorts for a few years, its usually a long-ish skirt. Not counting the one time I was dragged to a pool.

Quote:
Originally posted by MsA:
Sorry Avery reference is past me at the moment.. bit tired

I can give hints...

It was yet another short lived but awesome series that ended up getting canceled.

STINKINGROSE

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:26 AM

Murder, She Wrote?

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:31 AM

Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

Arthur: She left at about ten.
The Tick: It was 10:04. Remember? I was playing "Shout the Time".

Not a direct quote, but it was Tick-ish

Here's a clip from the show.

NICODEMUS

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:42 AM

That reminds me, I have yet to sit down and watch that. It's on my list of things to do, but given that I've gotten so much in the way of TV/Movies and books lately, some things just have to wait.

Like the book I was partway through reading when the mail arrived today, since it included Dresden.

*dives back into book*

ZEROKIRYU

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by averyfinecompanion:
Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

Arthur: She left at about ten.
The Tick: It was 10:04. Remember? I was playing "Shout the Time".

Damn... It's been so long since I've watched that show, it was freaking awesome. I need to get around to grabbing the DVD's one day.

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:01 AM

It's so great.

I love Batmanuel

MSA

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:11 AM

HUGS Rosie tightly.. it'll be ok sweety we sped teachers are a tough battle hardened lot...

Or at least I am hoping we are.... as it is 2 am and I likely have food poisoning.... very bad.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

STINKINGROSE

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:40 AM

Oh barf. No fun. Sorry.

Martha named her cat "Ed...Special Ed." You would have liked her, I think. I haven't heard anything more yet.

On a cheerier note: my dwarf pie cherry tree has decided that TODAY is a good day to begin blooming.

Sakura!

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by AVeryFineCompanion: Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! The Tick was a CARTOON ><;; MANY years before they decided to make that god-awful live-action series out of it ><;; the cartoon ROCKED

Barkeep, it's tuesday of my last week of school before finals, and we have to watch Brokeback Mountain in Short Stories today ><;; (I'm bringing a book, and refuse to look at the screen), sumthin to get me through the day please, and to jumpstart my brain on this stupid paper.

NICODEMUS

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:49 PM

I just looooooooove being called into work with barely any notice (admittedly, I had 3 hrs warning this time, as opposed to the time I went in at 5 minutes notice). Thankfully, I was able to finish Dresden prior to starting work :) So many thoughts, where to begin?

Select to view spoiler:

Initially I was kinda annoyed that he seems to have kowtowed to the Harry-Elaine/Susan/Murphy shippers who ranted so vocally about Luccio the day that Small Favor was released (although he has now opened the way for a Harry/HK 'shipping), but after a moment's thought, I reminded myself that I'm happy to be along for the ride, and shouldn't be bitching about the driving, given that it is HIS work and characters, not mine.

What else? I miss Morgan, zealot though he was, his exit did bring tears to my eyes.

Slightly surprised that neither Kincaid nor Marcone showed up in this one, but I guess they can't always get involved.

One thing getting the book did remind me, is that my benefactor seems to be even sneakier than normal these days, since there's neither sight nor sound of her here.

*refreshes the stockpile of Dew in the shadows anyway*

ZEROKIRYU

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! The Tick was a CARTOON ><;; MANY years before they decided to make that god-awful live-action series out of it ><;; the cartoon ROCKED

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!1!11!one!11 The Tick was a comic book MANY years before they made a cartoon out of it, the comic ROCKED.

Quote:
we have to watch Brokeback Mountain in Short Stories today ><;; (I'm bringing a book, and refuse to look at the screen)

Why do you refuse to look at the screen?

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:03 PM

WELL THE CARTOON WAS AWESOME TOO!!!!! how long did the comic run? and who did it?

some classmates who've seen it before said it was horrible, and i just tried to stay away from it cuz it looked bad, not them being a secretly gay couple, it just looked like a movie i wouldn't enjoy, so i stayed away from it. (i tend to avoid movies i dont think i'll like so i'll be able to avoid griping about them later)

managed to sit through most of the class period with it today, though i was reading. just from listening to what was going on i was like 'my god this is boring, and im not even really paying attention.' Heath's voice was annoying too ><;; too roughed up, kind of like what some people thought of christian bale's voice in Dark Knight.

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
Quote:
Originally posted by AVeryFineCompanion: Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! The Tick was a CARTOON ><;; MANY years before they decided to make that god-awful live-action series out of it ><;; the cartoon ROCKED

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!!!

I don't recall asking for your ever so articulate opinion on the show, but thanks captain obvious!!!!

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:06 PM

well hey, some people know a story by one premise without knowing it existed in another form, like remakes or books that were made into movies (i call upon the story where i was reading Bourne Ultimatum and a kid looked at me and said "they made those into books?")
so i was just making sure, okay? *sticks nose in air and walks away* :P jk

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
well hey, some people know a story by one premise without knowing it existed in another form, like remakes or books that were made into movies (i call upon the story where i was reading Bourne Ultimatum and a kid looked at me and said "they made those into books?")
so i was just making sure, okay? *sticks nose in air and walks away* :P jk

Unlike others, I don't usually come on message boards making comments on things I know nothing about...

Don't assume.

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:23 PM

I wasn't assuming. I was just saying :P you're not actually angry, are you? O_o

barkeep, something to help my brain focus on the assignments that lay ahead ><;; *hates it when teachers assign things due at the very END of the semester*

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
I wasn't assuming. I was just saying :P you're not actually angry, are you? O_o

barkeep, something to help my brain focus on the assignments that lay ahead ><;; *hates it when teachers assign things due at the very END of the semester*

Course not, I just happen to adore Patrick Warburton.

On to playing more Half Life...

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:57 PM

well thats because patrick warburton is hilarious, which means you've probably (hopefully) seen Rules of Engagement XD

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:26 PM

*Staggers in and collapses in a dazed heap.*

My GOD! That was a weekend to remember!

And I thought Kelkhil was the cutest bartender! Jonathan Woodward just pickled my alcohol with whiskey. Damn but that man knows how to party!

At the end of the weekend he looked less healthy that when he was in the 'dead guy in a box' scene. But then I personally saw him finish off 3 bottles of whiskey and, to my knowledge, did not stop drinking in order to, you know SLEEP, for the whole 3 days! His liver must look like camoflague!

___________________
Hissssssssss!

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
well thats because patrick warburton is hilarious, which means you've probably (hopefully) seen Rules of Engagement XD

Noooo, I haven't. Apparently its on CBS here. Are they new episodes or just reruns?

FREELANCERTEX

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:21 PM

no its in its third season now, fresh episodes ^_^ if you can find the other seasons online you should totally go for it. its awesome.

Edit: and if you haven't caught any of this season yet, watch this XD http://www.cbs.com/primetime/rules_of_engagement/video/video.php?cid=4
46409487&pid=H4C2PtuLDrtDJAmG4gr_memufUd8txXo&play=true&cc=1

GEE

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:17 AM

Hey all,

how we all doing?

Looks like Ems had a good weekend and I look forward to hearing about more shenanigans.

I'm doing my usual headless chicken routine but catching up slowly, even if I am on my own in the office again, just a chance to gently go mad with no one being judgmental

*wanders into the corner and waits for others to arrive*

BRIGLAD

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:16 PM

-- Staggers through the door --

Coffee please...

Another week of unsuccessful job hunting is drawing to a close....

Staring to think that once people see my age on the resume, they throw it in the trash.

42 ain't all that old but they probably figure they can pay some 20 year old less money than a 42 year old will ask for.

After 11 months of unemployment, I've almost talked myself into flipping burgers...

I haven't been called for an interview in months...

God this is depressing...

B

KELKHIL

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:

And I thought Kelkhil was the cutest bartender!

IAMGODDAMNIT!!!!!

>.>

<.<

(sulks!!!)

Gone for a little while and you get replaced!!!

Zombie Killing, Ninja in Training Kelkhil
The Shirtless and Apparently the #2 Cutest Bartender

FREELANCERTEX

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:24 PM

*flying-glomps Kel*

sorry brig ><;; jobs are not easy to find and easier to lose right now.

barkeep, some coffee and breakfast eats please ^_^

GEE

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:03 PM

don't worry Kel, you're still the cutest to me!

sorry to hear that brig, can imagine how tough it can be, take it you've tried all the boring things like sprucing up the resume, checking agencies and the like... they keep saying on the news that now's the time to re-skill if you can afford it/if there's something appropriate for you. Hold on, hopefully something will be right round the corner

Barkeep, get this man a drink!

*waves at flt*

FREELANCERTEX

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:05 PM

*waves back at Gee*

KELKHIL

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by gee:

don't worry Kel, you're still the cutest to me!

YES!!!

You hear that EM!!!

<-------(they really need to fix this)

(Flexes)

So what's the what peeps?

(sets up some drinks for those who need)

(Sets out a -1.11C Dew and an M&M Ice Cream Sammich' for the Sneaky Lass)

Zombie Killing, Ninja in Training Kelkhil
The Shirtless Bartender

MSA

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:15 PM

HUGS Gee

Ok I'm just putting a sign up on our door at home saying house of death... food poisoning is now in it's second day for me and I've yet to manage solid food ( did have some gatorade and broth though)
NV is now sick with some sort of flu. Doctor says Peanut is ok though so one of us is managing...

HUGS Briglad I am so sorry. that must be hugely frustrating. IF you have a college degree you can always go be a special ed teacher. they'll let you teach while you complete certification for special ed ( you are in Utah right??)

Kelkhil you are ADORABLE now settle down

and yes they need to fix the tongue thngy

HUGS Em in absentia

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

NICODEMUS

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:18 PM

*Snags an oversized mug of the Niska Serenitea and kicks off the workboots by the fireplace.*

I'm doing my usual 'early hours of the morning' wind-down from work. Today it includes listening to an alternate version of the ZIM theme ( http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=782) and munching on the last of the ANZAC biccies. If I could be bothered looking at Facebook, I might even be able to find some decent quality pics of me from the wedding.

In other work related notes, the main culprit that's been stealing whilst on the job got caught in the act on Monday, so management were called in for a 6 hour interview with the police (meaning the day manager was there until 5am.... soooooooo not happy the next morning, just another reason I'm glad I don't work day shift). They're also going through the last 6 months's worth of high-res CCTV footage to tabulate exactly what was stolen, and also to see who else might have been involved.

And it looks like there's only going to be one CSTS event in Oz this year, due to, well, who knows what (I choose 'laziness on the part of the Adelaide organiser' for $500, but dunno about the other cities). So if anyone's local event is within 90 days of D*C, I might just be tempted to head on over early enough to attend, provided I think I can afford the food/board for the intervening period.

[/epic (by my standards) ramble]

BRIGLAD

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:52 PM

No degree...

No money and crappy grades to boot, so no college.

That said, the other comment made was retraining.

Still an option. If I can fenangle some grant money somewhere. I finally have my own car again (Don't have to borrow the girlfriends anymore) so that will help a bit with the job searching.

Best bet for someone with my skills, is getting my commercial drivers license and start driving a truck for a living.

About the only vocation that's still hiring around here other than something medical.

Had my own Serenity Valley in that profession after working an ambulance for 12 years.

Not doing it again.

--- Settles into a comfy chair in the corner with the want ads ---

Brian

GEE

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 5:09 PM

well here's hoping you figure something out Brig.

*hugs MsA*

sorry to hear about the food poisoning, take it easy and rest up.

hey sounds like fun at the work place nic but surely they could have held the meeting at a time other than five am!

*swoons as Kel flexes*

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 6:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Briglad:
No degree...

Even with a degree I don't think it will help much.

I graduated with a college degree and haven't been able to find a real job for 3 years.

MSA

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:21 PM

HUGS kind of depends on what the degree's in.. teaching ( especially special ed) engineering, and such like, basically any degree that has a specific job as an outcome is still ok, but anything with broad applications or finance is dead in the water right now

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

STINKINGROSE

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:38 PM

Laugh whilst you can, puny mortals.

Patient Zero has been identified!

FREELANCERTEX

Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:46 AM

now thats just gross.

it just made me lose my appetite.

but at the same time it reminds me of Once and Future King where little Arthur was licking the dog's nose (Merlin yelled at him for that, Arthur couldn't see why it wasn't acceptable :P silly kids). damned if i can remember what the dog's name was ><;; used to know.

FREELANCERTEX

Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:31 AM

barkeep, something to get me through the crazyness that is this morning ><;; the light is so close at the end of the tunnel i'm tempted to jump there.

*takes computer to breakables room*

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:36 PM

*giggles more*

Still feel cruddy on the backside, but I'm workin'.

Well, kinda.

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EMMARIGBY

Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:24 PM

How 'ya feeling today MsA? Over the food poisoning yet?

How's the house of plague? If it's anything like every other household then you'll have been doing all the work (even when ill) whilst NVG groaned weakly from the couch!

Man flu! Now that's the most deadly disease known to .. well man!

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Hissssssssss!

FREELANCERTEX

Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:26 PM

nothing can be worse than UCONN encephilitis.

barkeep, sumthin to unwind from this incredibly stressful week ><;; (im going to have a stressful weekend, so i need all the nonstressfulness i can get*

MSA

Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:43 PM

See that's why I married a real man, who despite being sick himself still ran to the store, cooked, and took care of me...even gave me a shoulder massage.... ( am feeling very smug about that)
I'm mostly over it. Still not chancing major food, but doing ok.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Friday, May 1, 2009 1:12 AM

Yay for being mostly over it! *hugs* Now just get completely over it because we like a healthy MsA & family.

My temp place found me another job. It's only for a couple weeks though.

Anything is better then nothing I guess...

Damn I want a real job :o(

BRIGLAD

Friday, May 1, 2009 1:57 AM

Quote:
Damn I want a real job :o(
Quote:

Ain't the only one...

Course, for me any job would be welcome.

Brian

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ZEROKIRYU

Friday, May 1, 2009 3:30 AM

*Yawns*

Just got back from the theater, went to see the last "Death Note" film... even though it had almost nothing to do with Death Note, and completely destroyed the canon. Still, it was enjoyable, and L is awesome.

After the film though... there was a DDR machine and I just couldn't resist... 3 songs + difficult mode = a tired me.

AVERYFINECOMPANION

Friday, May 1, 2009 4:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Briglad:

Ain't the only one...

Course, for me any job would be welcome.

Brian

True, I'm happy to get a paycheck (even if it is only for a couple weeks)

I'm just sick of being a temp.

MSA

Friday, May 1, 2009 2:10 PM

HUGS Avery... one of these times that temp job will end up permanent:)

Morning all...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 7:24 PM

*walks in*

*looks around for a hug....see's cobwebs*

*sits down in corner and hugs self*

WAKEUPSOON

Friday, May 1, 2009 9:58 PM

*gives FLT big cyber bear HUGG!*

HUGS to all too ... in an uber fantastic mood. Just got back from my birthday meal, got some really cool pressies - a browncoat tshirt included!! Plus, an umbrella hat - lol!

ALSO my friend made me a tshirt that says 'This Way Up' with arrows on it - upside down :P She said she'll do Firefly Quote ones too - she's starting up a business on EBay. && she does requests. I'll post a link once she opens up properly. xD

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:24 PM

tell her i want a travel mug that says "Well my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle..." on it.

*returns bear hug and has trouble letting go* sorry ><;;

WAKEUPSOON

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:27 PM

Are travel mugs the big plastic ones? If she can get some plain ones of those then she definitely will do it for you xD

*doesn't mind extended hug ... SQUEEZE*

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:32 PM

they come in plastic, ceramic, metal. wheres she makin em?

ok *hugs again* im gonna need to stock up on these for tomorrow. thanks ^_^

WAKEUPSOON

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:34 PM

In England, but shes setting up shop on EBay, so transatlantic should be k xD

*give more hugs*

*places backpack full of spare hugs next to FLT's footsies*

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:37 PM

*hugs for the backpack of hugs*

*picks up backpack and hugs it* thanks for the spares.

WAKEUPSOON

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:40 PM

You're very welcome .. how come you're in need of so many??

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:45 PM

having a bad time. *some* people at a certain base seem to think i'm a liability to the guard and should be discharged for medical reasons, even though there are several people who think *those* people are out of their gorram minds.

i have to go defend myself tomorrow, im a little nervous. and upset (im not the only one)

WAKEUPSOON

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:47 PM

Oh EEK thats not good *sends even more hugs* You'll certainly need 'em.

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 10:50 PM

lolz, yeah ><;; thanks.

on the up side, i have two medical professionals on my side who're ready to defend my ability to serve :P lol

*starts thinking positive thoughts*

WAKEUPSOON

Friday, May 1, 2009 11:01 PM

Oh yay .. Medical Professionals are always useful. xD

*thinks uber positive thoughts for FLT*

I'll pray for you. xD

~WuS

This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 11:15 PM

thanks for the prayers :)

MSA

Friday, May 1, 2009 11:32 PM

Good luck FLT... and keep your chin up.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

FREELANCERTEX

Friday, May 1, 2009 11:35 PM

thanks ^_^

*hears Charlotte's Web song in head suddenly* wow, havent seen that in...forever.

*tries to keep chin up* *starts humming song* lolz, thanks for getting that stuck in my head MsA :P

FREELANCERTEX

Saturday, May 2, 2009 1:32 PM

*damned fingers*

FREELANCERTEX

Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:54 PM

*walks in and collapses onto couch*

wow, its dead in here today O_o

barkeep, can has hot fudge sundae pleeease? fortunately, the doc i saw today is a civilian orthopedist, and he oculdn't see *why* the major could possibly think my condition was a problem, and took me off the damned profile, so now i can go back to life as it was before all this bs. yay for me! ^_^

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, May 4, 2009 12:05 AM

holy crap, really?

*sunday evening before finals bump*

barkeep, some sustenance for the studying please

SOLARFLARE

Monday, May 4, 2009 1:20 PM

congrats FLT

It's always good when nonsense like that is over.

FREELANCERTEX

Monday, May 4, 2009 1:27 PM

lol tell me about it, thanks ^_^

barkeep, time to warm up the brain for this afternoon's final *deep breath* ive done pretty well in the class so far, so hopefully i'll be able to handle this one too. reeeeeeeeally wanna know what i got on that last paper ><;;