Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

[Permagrin]

It was nice of the Ref to take time off of his busy WWF schedule to mediate this match... :) Good shot... how'd the nephew do?

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING!


Wu, I did it...that was pretty easy...

[Lightstream]

Well, I'm not normally a "chatter" (though I'm sure someone will make a comment on that) but I'm checking this out...now. I'll pm you if it works :lol: :lol: (then you can empty the pm out of your box and say you "HAD" to empty it!) :lol:

LS, I've never used skype either...I hate it that these chat formats aren't interchangeable...so that one could use yahoo or aol or mac or....whatever w/o downloading every other one.

That's the annoying part. I don't particularly like the other formats.. me and my crew stick to what we know and use best. We tend to rely on Skype for its PSTN interoperability (public switched telephone network.. in other words: plain ole phones with numbers, since we can call them from our computers).

[Woolburr]

Nephew got a rude introduction to Varsity sports. Lost twice...12-11 and 10-9.

[Permagrin]

That's the annoying part. I don't particularly like the other formats.. me and my crew stick to what we know and use best. We tend to rely on Skype for its PSTN interoperability (public switched telephone network.. in other words: plain ole phones with numbers, since we can call them from our computers).

that makes sense...if I needed to link with several people at once that's what I'd do as well...

[Permagrin]

Nephew got a rude introduction to Varsity sports. Lost twice...12-11 and 10-9.

Sorry Wool. Poor kid. Which one is he in the photo?

[puddlepirate44]

Nephew got a rude introduction to Varsity sports. Lost twice...12-11 and 10-9.

I tried wrestling once. Discovered that the tried and true tactic of "I'll sit on you" didn't really work so well as it did in the sixth grade.

[Lightstream]

Too quiet. Any 70-200 f/4 classic non-IS owners in da house? (I know we have some but they may be at work)

Need to send you folks on an assignment to find out whether the lens has a plastic barrel. Use a fingernail and tap the part of the lens where the tripod collar would be (the depression near the base), let us know if it is plastic.

[puddlepirate44]

Too quiet. Any 70-200 f/4 classic non-IS owners in da house? (I know we have some but they may be at work)

Need to send you folks on an assignment to find out whether the lens has a plastic barrel. Use a fingernail and tap the part of the lens where the tripod collar would be (the depression near the base), let us know if it is plastic.

Ooo, fingernail tapping. I like that idea so much better than my "stick in the microwave for thirty minutes and see what happens" idea.

[Lightstream]

If you are noble enough to 'sacrifice one for the team', please feel free :p

[puddlepirate44]

If you are noble enough to 'sacrifice one for the team', please feel free :p

Well, not one of mine, you understand. But I'm sure I could scare up some other lenses around here.... :rolleyes:

[puddlepirate44]

Currently downloading a bunch of old songs for my mom for Christmas... Kings of Dixieland, Jelly Roll Morton, Lu Watters, Kid Ory, etc. There's this one song, "You Feets Too Big" by Fats Waller... sounds really funny. This old jazz stuff is a kick!

[theflyingkiwi]

well as you know yesterday I got my camera back. which is good. Today I did some test to compare between the before and after tests. Got to make sure that canon does fix things :) (the before shot is the bottom off colour part of the picture)

the first results is the sigma 100-300 f4. no post processing done at all on these images. they are straght out the camera.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/sigmatest.jpg

and now the canon 100macro

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/canontest.jpg

as you can see quite some difference. One can also see that the canon is sharper, but thats no supprise really. the 100macro is a very sharp lens.

[wu_wei0]

Currently downloading a bunch of old songs for my mom for Christmas... Kings of Dixieland, Jelly Roll Morton, Lu Watters, Kid Ory, etc. There's this one song, "You Feets Too Big" by Fats Waller... sounds really funny. This old jazz stuff is a kick!

I love that stuff. I need to do the same. or wait a week. the kids'll bring me good music

[puddlepirate44]

...two ton crickets... lurking, waiting, watching... any moment the chirps will start... then the mayhem, the panic, the incessant stomping, walls torn down, buildings crumbling.... FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE! SOMEONE, QUICK, SAY SOMETHING! AAAAAAAA:shock:

[Belmondo]

Looks very good. The 'before' shots are dreadful.

[puddlepirate44]

Well, not one of mine, you understand. But I'm sure I could scare up some other lenses around here.... :rolleyes:

OW!! HEY! My wife is throwing stuff at me!! Hey! Those are my lenses you're throwing! OW!

[puddlepirate44]

g3user: Awesome!! Now go out there and scare up some stunning shots, champ, and wow us all with your newly empowered camera!!

[puddlepirate44]

Blind James Campbell, "When the Saints Go Marchin' In" Geez, it doesn't get any better than that! What a cool name!

[puddlepirate44]

Yup. I think I'll just rename this thread, "When Puddle Pirate loses his marbles and just talks to himself."

[Belmondo]

Yup. I think I'll just rename this thread, "When Puddle Pirate loses his marbles and just talks to himself."

Hey...I'm listening. I'm also thinking you need help.:lol::lol::lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

Looks very good. The 'before' shots are dreadful.

yea I have been trying to figure out when the camera started to develop problems. still haven't figure it out. I am happy with the fix :) :lol:

g3user: Awesome!! Now go out there and scare up some stunning shots, champ, and wow us all with your newly empowered camera!!

hmmm no to sure about the stunning shots. I still don't think I am that good yet. :o

however I did get this out of the garden today

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/IMG_0066.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Hey...I'm listening. I'm also thinking you need help.:lol::lol::lol:

Way too late for that. Next thing you know, I'll be replacing my nose with conifers. Now that's weird. Good thing I haven't gone that far... :shock:

[wu_wei0]

Hey- over in TPBM chat thread (not the photo one) there were several of us women talking to ourselves the other night. all at once.

[puddlepirate44]

Hey- over in TPBM chat thread (not the photo one) there were several of us women talking to ourselves the other night. all at once.

Ah, keeping crickets at bay. Good.

[puddlepirate44]

Mark, like that bug shot! Pretty cool....

[theflyingkiwi]

thanks, it kinda keeps in todays theme. crickets?

of course you guys start talking about cricket and I start to think about the sport and not the bug :)

[puddlepirate44]

thanks, it kinda keeps in todays theme. crickets?

of course you guys start talking about cricket and I start to think about the sport and not the bug :)

That always looked like a cool game. But I'm more of a rugby kind of guy.

[Woolburr]

A tidbit from the birthday party.
http://www.pbase.com/image/71715835.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Oooo, whose birthday?

[theflyingkiwi]

That always looked like a cool game. But I'm more of a rugby kind of guy.

the test matches are kinda boring. the best ones to watch are the one dayers. however playing the game is kinda boring unless you are bolling or behind the bat, or close to the pitch. I used to play it alot when I was at school but I don't think I could handle the boredom of playing it.

as for rugby, I hate the game. I only like it when my country wins and that's only because like to see NZ winning :)

[wu_wei0]

Yummy! I was just craving something sweet. even thought of walking to the cstore to get something

[puddlepirate44]

the test matches are kinda boring. the best ones to watch are the one dayers. however playing the game is kinda boring unless you are bolling or behind the bat, or close to the pitch. I used to play it alot when I was at school but I don't think I could handle the boredom of playing it.

as for rugby, I hate the game. I only like it when my country wins and that's only because like to see NZ winning :)

I played rugby a couple of times in a city league. It was like playing American football without the rules and without the pads. I've been in street fights that were more polite! That's one tough sport. I think I'll attempt the calmer boring sport of cricket and keep my bones in one piece.... :)

[Claire]

Soo tired. Damn alarm.Why do I have it on on a Sat??

Had my review, got 5% raise. Guess I'll have to be content.

[puddlepirate44]

Soo tired. Damn alarm.Why do I have it on on a Sat??

Had my review, got 5% raise. Guess I'll have to be content.

Well, as my dad used to say, "A raise is better than having the flying monkeys extract your kidneys before lunch."

Of course, reading that now, I realize it doesn't make much sense.

Congrats anyway!

[wu_wei0]

I played rugby a couple of times in a city league. It was like playing American football without the rules and without the pads. I've been in street fights that were more polite! That's one tough sport. I think I'll attempt the calmer boring sport of cricket and keep my bones in one piece.... :)
The Rugby boys were the ones to party with on the weekends, too!

sleep tight

[Woolburr]

Quitting for the night wu?

[T.D.]

Soo tired. Damn alarm.Why do I have it on on a Sat??

Had my review, got 5% raise. Guess I'll have to be content.

Congrats Claire! How did it go? (other than the $$ part).

[Claire]

Puddle, thanks. :)

Now, if I could get paid my new salary + overtime this month, I'll be a happy camper.

[Claire]

Congrats Claire! How did it go? (other than the $$ part).

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2406227&postcount=40

[T.D.]

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2406227&postcount=40


Good job!!!

[liza]

Had my review, got 5% raise. Guess I'll have to be content.

I'd be happy to get 5%. We've only gotten 3% per year since I signed on nearly four years ago, and the insurance rates keep increasing. I'd sure like to see a net increase for a change. My "raise" is absorbed each year when the cost of insurance goes up.

I got my tree decorated the other night with Wyatt's help, and now I have to do it all over again. This is the reason why:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/117069179-M.jpg

Teddy and his sister, Mischief, have almost completely denuded the tree already, breaking several ornaments in the process. :evil:

[puddlepirate44]

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/117069179-M.jpg

Is this Wyatt?

[ejwebb]

I'd be happy to get 5%. We've only gotten 3% per year since I signed on nearly four years ago, and the insurance rates keep increasing. I'd sure like to see a net increase for a change. My "raise" is absorbed each year when the cost of insurance goes up.

I got my tree decorated the other night with Wyatt's help, and now I have to do it all over again. This is the reason why:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/117069179-M.jpg

Teddy and his sister, Mischief, have almost completely denuded the tree already, breaking several ornaments in the process. :evil:

Just keep 'em away from the lights or "fried pussycat" as cousin Eddie would say...:lol::lol:

My Mom's new kitten got stuck in the top of the tree and was dangling from his leg. They had to take him to the vet but nothing was broken, thank goodness.

[liza]

Is this Wyatt?

No, this is Teddy. And he's in BIG trouble. :evil: Note how he's cradling that ornament in his paws. He managed to pull off all the ones from the lower branches. He's too large (approx. 12-15 pounds) to get to the top of the tree without knocking it over. And he's only 8 months old!

[puddlepirate44]

No, this is Teddy. And he's in BIG trouble. :evil: Note how he's cradling that ornament in his paws. He managed to pull off all the ones from the lower branches. He's too large (approx. 12-15 pounds) to get to the top of the tree without knocking it over. And he's only 8 months old!

OK. Got it. Trubble. But, man, that's one cute cat.

[T.D.]

Just keep 'em away from the lights or "fried pussycat" as cousin Eddie would say...:lol::lol:

My Mom's new kitten got stuck in the top of the tree and was dangling from his leg. They had to take him to the vet but nothing was broken, thank goodness.

Is Lola into the lights? I can't imagine her trying to sniff them with that nose!

[puddlepirate44]

Is Lola into the lights? I can't imagine her trying to sniff them with that nose!

OK, Turnerz, this is a sickness in you. You need to let this go. Lola fixation is not necessarily a common affliction, but you seem to be having a deep issue with this freaky dog-like creature. :)

[T.D.]

OK, Turnerz, this is a sickness in you. You need to let this go. Lola fixation is not necessarily a common affliction, but you seem to be having a deep issue with this freaky dog-like creature. :)

I know, I know...it's kind of like watching a train wreck. You want to look away, but for some really sick reason you just can't. I think it's the eyes!

(Perm & PP, I just did some quick work on a few Central Oregon shots here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=251774 )

[ejwebb]

I'd be happy to get 5%. We've only gotten 3% per year since I signed on nearly four years ago, and the insurance rates keep increasing. I'd sure like to see a net increase for a change. My "raise" is absorbed each year when the cost of insurance goes up.

I got my tree decorated the other night with Wyatt's help, and now I have to do it all over again. This is the reason why:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/117069179-M.jpg

Teddy and his sister, Mischief, have almost completely denuded the tree already, breaking several ornaments in the process. :evil:

This is a great cat portrait, Liza. What is the backdrop?

[liza]

This is a great cat portrait, Liza. What is the backdrop?

It's just a large piece of fleece fabric draped over the loveseat. I have a lot of it on hand, as I once worked in a fabric store.

[ejwebb]

I know, I know...it's kind of like watching a train wreck. You want to look away, but for some really sick reason you just can't. I think it's the eyes!

Undeniable beauty, I tell you... It's not a sickness, but a cure. Need more LOLA, that's all, and everything is good with the world...

[puddlepirate44]

I know, I know...it's kind of like watching a train wreck. You want to look away, but for some really sick reason you just can't. I think it's the eyes!

(Perm & PP, I just did some quick work on a few Central Oregon shots here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=251774 )

Wow. Very nice.

[Lightstream]

Yup. I think I'll just rename this thread, "When Puddle Pirate loses his marbles and just talks to himself."

I would worry when you talk to the 2-ton cricket ;)

I'd be happy to get 5%. We've only gotten 3% per year since I signed on nearly four years ago, and the insurance rates keep increasing. I'd sure like to see a net increase for a change. My "raise" is absorbed each year when the cost of insurance goes up.

I got my tree decorated the other night with Wyatt's help, and now I have to do it all over again. This is the reason why:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/117069179-M.jpg

Teddy and his sister, Mischief, have almost completely denuded the tree already, breaking several ornaments in the process. :evil:

Wow. Very nice.


Nice cat!! Looks soooooooo innocent. but we know better :p

[T.D.]

Undeniable beauty, I tell you... It's not a sickness, but a cure. Need more LOLA, that's all, and everything is good with the world...

Webby's in denial? I have to concur on this one. Hoo Boy, he's out of it on this one! Tragic, just tragic!

Wow. Very nice.

Thanks! Wish I had more time to hike down to the base, but we only had a small window of light...next time! And thanks again, Perm, for the tip!

[Woolburr]

I would worry when you talk to the 2-ton cricket ;)


I am more worried that the cricket talked back to him.;)

[puddlepirate44]

I would worry when you talk to the 2-ton cricket ;)

His name is Franklin. Fear Franklin.

[wu_wei0]

He's been seen wandering aimlessly around other threads, too. I think he may have had some storm damage. himself.

[puddlepirate44]

He's been seen wandering aimlessly around other threads, too. I think he may have had some storm damage. himself.

Ah! Sleeping Beauty awakes!

[wu_wei0]

His name is Franklin. Fear Franklin.

Kinda like Bond. James Bond?

[wu_wei0]

Ah! Sleeping Beauty awakes!
sleepless beauty.

[puddlepirate44]

Kinda like Bond. James Bond?

Oooo. I like that. I've already started on a plot line with this....

[wu_wei0]

Oooo. I like that. I've already started on a plot line with this....
His imperial strutting was only a ruse??

[puddlepirate44]

He's been seen wandering aimlessly around other threads, too. I think he may have had some storm damage. himself.

Nope, just overly tired. It's usually not a good idea to release me into the mix of society when I'm like this. Things tend to get.... weird.

[ejwebb]

Webby's in denial? I have to concur on this one. Hoo Boy, he's out of it on this one! Tragic, just tragic!

Pucker up, TD!! LOLA fix just for you...;) Ahhhwwww... see how sweet she is? She just loves to show some lovin' in her own special way!!

http://ejwebb.smugmug.com/photos/117075072-L.jpg

[Woolburr]

Weirder....

[wu_wei0]

Nope, just overly tired. It's usually not a good idea to release me into the mix of society when I'm like this. Things tend to get.... weird.
We like you this way!
I'm going to go try the sleeping beauty bit again. I'll be looking forward to the storyline of Fear Franklin!

[T.D.]

Pucker up, TD!! LOLA fix just for you...;) Ahhhwwww... see how sweet she is? She just loves to show some lovin' in her own special way!!



Oh NOOOOO!!!! You've taken Lolagraphy to a whole new level (low level, that is!).

I'm going to have nightmares!!!!

Tragic, just tragic!!!

[ejwebb]

Oh NOOOOO!!!! You've taken Lolagraphy to a whole new level (low level, that is!).

I'm going to have nightmares!!!!

Tragic, just tragic!!!

Think this is a good candidate for PK's Good Taste thread?

[T.D.]

Pucker up, TD!! LOLA fix just for you...;) Ahhhwwww... see how sweet she is? She just loves to show some lovin' in her own special way!!

http://ejwebb.smugmug.com/photos/117075072-L.jpg

The poor dear is saying, "I know my nose is supposed to be here. Did I lick it off? Where'd it go??"



Tragic. Just tragic....

[Permagrin]

Turnerzdad, do you have a name we can use? Typing your "sign in..." is quite long :lol: :lol:

btw. where is that crooked river link...Puddle said you referred to it but I can't find it..

[T.D.]

Think this is a good candidate for PK's Good Taste thread?

Most definitely! It'd have my vote.

[puddlepirate44]

We like you this way!
I'm going to go try the sleeping beauty bit again. I'll be looking forward to the storyline of Fear Franklin!

Unfortunately, I'm in the middle of another story/document... when I'm done with that, however.... Super agent Fear Franklin's story will be written!

[T.D.]

Turnerzdad, do you have a name we can use? Typing your "sign in..." is quite long :lol: :lol:

btw. where is that crooked river link...Puddle said you referred to it but I can't find it..

Name? Do I have a name? You mean like Turnerzdad? ;)



Actually, my name is Lola!

[Permagrin]

Pucker up, TD!! LOLA fix just for you...;) Ahhhwwww... see how sweet she is? She just loves to show some lovin' in her own special way!!


Webby, this is criminal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What have I done to you to face that at such a late hour, when I'm SO very tired already...guard is down...expecting to chat with friends and suddenly AUUUUUGH!

[ejwebb]

Turnerzdad, do you have a name we can use? Typing your "sign in..." is quite long :lol: :lol:

btw. where is that crooked river link...Puddle said you referred to it but I can't find it..

TD seems to work... and LOLALOVER is no better than Turnerzdad... :D

[Woolburr]

The morning brings a search for the elusive crocigators and alidiles. Perhaps your strutting monster cricket shall emerge from the swamps as well.

[T.D.]

Webby, this is criminal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What have I done to you to face that at such a late hour, when I'm SO very tired already...guard is down...expecting to chat with friends and suddenly AUUUUUGH!

See Webb, it's not just me!!!!

[puddlepirate44]

Turnerzdad, do you have a name we can use? Typing your "sign in..." is quite long :lol: :lol:

btw. where is that crooked river link...Puddle said you referred to it but I can't find it..

there's a link on post #4998....

[Permagrin]

Name? Do I have a name? You mean like Turnerzdad? ;)



Actually, my name is Lola!


Right...from now on I think I'll just shorten it to TD :lol: :lol: (you'll not be having me help you with your Lola obsession...)

[ejwebb]

Webby, this is criminal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What have I done to you to face that at such a late hour, when I'm SO very tired already...guard is down...expecting to chat with friends and suddenly AUUUUUGH!

Sorry, Permy, but TD needed his fix...:rolleyes: Honestly, she is the sweetest little licking Puggy you ever met. No offense intended!!:lol:

[T.D.]

Right...from now on I think I'll just shorten it to TD :lol: :lol: (you'll not be having me help you with your Lola obsession...)

Here you go: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=251774


Chris

[puddlepirate44]

The morning brings a search for the elusive crocigators and alidiles. Perhaps your strutting monster cricket shall emerge from the swamps as well.

Oooo, not a good idea....

[saravrose]

I am having a serious pity party. I want everybody else to feel sorry for me.. it's only fair.. I can't go home for Christmas.. not at all. I hate my boss really truly hate her.. I'm scheduled from Christmas eve twelve oclock to midnight and christmas day six in the morning until two in the afternoon.. So, there goes my holiday.. I'm depressed. No nieces and nephews taking pictures of my uncle dressed up like Santa no seeing my favorite cousin from seattle or going to the movies on christmas day.. No cinamon rolls opening presents on Christmas morning or Turkey... I have also decided that my habit of not keeping any liquor in my apartment is over-rated.. and I think it's going to take some Grey Goose to get me through this holiday..

okay, rant almost over but i'm sure i'll come up with more stuff later..

[puddlepirate44]

I am having a serious pity party. I want everybody else to feel sorry for me.. it's only fair.. I can't go home for Christmas.. not at all. I hate my boss really truly hate her.. I'm scheduled from Christmas eve twelve oclock to midnight and christmas day six in the morning until two in the afternoon.. So, there goes my holiday.. I'm depressed. No nieces and nephews taking pictures of my uncle dressed up like Santa no seeing my favorite cousin from seattle or going to the movies on christmas day.. No cinamon rolls opening presents on Christmas morning or Turkey... I have also decided that my habit of not keeping any liquor in my apartment is over-rated.. and I think it's going to take some Grey Goose to get me through this holiday..

okay, rant almost over but i'm sure i'll come up with more stuff later..

GGAAAAAA!! :evil: :evil: :evil: That's terrible. I'm so sorry.

edit: allow me to clarify... I'm very sorry that your boss did that. I'm slightly sorry that you don't have booze in your flat.

[Woolburr]

I shall go forth well armed. Never seen a cricket I couldn't shoot yet.

[T.D.]

I am having a serious pity party. I want everybody else to feel sorry for me.. it's only fair.. I can't go home for Christmas.. not at all. I hate my boss really truly hate her.. I'm scheduled from Christmas eve twelve oclock to midnight and christmas day six in the morning until two in the afternoon.. So, there goes my holiday.. I'm depressed. No nieces and nephews taking pictures of my uncle dressed up like Santa no seeing my favorite cousin from seattle or going to the movies on christmas day.. No cinamon rolls opening presents on Christmas morning or Turkey... I have also decided that my habit of not keeping any liquor in my apartment is over-rated.. and I think it's going to take some Grey Goose to get me through this holiday..

okay, rant almost over but i'm sure i'll come up with more stuff later..

Sari,

That really bites!! Your boss is clearly taking advantage of your good nature. What gives?

[Woolburr]

That sux Sari....really and truly sux!

[puddlepirate44]

I shall go forth well armed. Never seen a cricket I could shoot yet.

Sure, I could see shooting a two ton cricket. Almost the right thing to do. But shooting non-mutant crickets is a little tricky...

[puddlepirate44]

I am having a serious pity party. I want everybody else to feel sorry for me.. it's only fair.. I can't go home for Christmas.. not at all. I hate my boss really truly hate her.. I'm scheduled from Christmas eve twelve oclock to midnight and christmas day six in the morning until two in the afternoon.. So, there goes my holiday.. I'm depressed. No nieces and nephews taking pictures of my uncle dressed up like Santa no seeing my favorite cousin from seattle or going to the movies on christmas day.. No cinamon rolls opening presents on Christmas morning or Turkey... I have also decided that my habit of not keeping any liquor in my apartment is over-rated.. and I think it's going to take some Grey Goose to get me through this holiday..

okay, rant almost over but i'm sure i'll come up with more stuff later..

Can you swap with anyone? You know, do their New Year's for this Christmas?

[Permagrin]

Can you swap with anyone? You know, do their New Year's for this Christmas?

I was just going to ask that...but who'd willingly work on Christmas? What I don't get is, didn't she schedule you for Thanksgiving Sari? Isn't this supposed to be someone else's turn?

I'm very sorry!

[T.D.]

Well folks, I've got a Photo Workshop in the morning so I've got to hit the hay.

Goodnight!

[Woolburr]

One must exercise care when shooting crickets in this region...seems there lurks a rather famous one...some say he has special powers or something.

[Permagrin]

Well folks, I've got a Photo Workshop in the morning so I've got to hit the hay.

Goodnight!

night TD

[puddlepirate44]

'Night, Chris!

[Permagrin]

One must exercise when shooting crickets in this region...seems there lurks a rather famous one...some say he has special powers or something.

You know...I've just come online...just barely scanned 5 pages of material...and what keeps coming up is you talking about shooting crickets....I'm just not getting it....:lol: :lol: :lol: but is Florida freaking ya out? Are there bugs?

[Permagrin]

oooh, and who's birthday was it? The cake looked YUMMY!

[saravrose]

Can you swap with anyone? You know, do their New Year's for this Christmas?

no. Everyone does new Years.. No exceptions at all.. the only other bartender that does my shifts has already made it clear that he won't be helping me out.. besides it's christmas every man for himself on the holidays... I have more complaints..

I am out of icecream. It was an issue yesterday but tonight it's a major trauma..

I put my peanutbutter in the fridge.. (what was I thinking)..

The documentary on South Africa that I ordered from Netflix is in Danish (without subtitles)..

And my sister is on some kind of mission to 'mend bridges' between my mother and I :rolleyes: :evil: .. So, if I were smart I'd skip going to see her on Sunday and just stay home but dangit!! it's been three years and I want to see my sister... I am really having a crappy day..

sari

[puddlepirate44]

One must exercise when shooting crickets in this region...seems there lurks a rather famous one...some say he has special powers or something.

Special powers... uh... YEAH! Wild and dangerous powers. Abilities that boggle the mind! Perplexing powers! Watch yourself... Fear Franklin is watching.... :eek:

[Woolburr]

Speak to PP...he has some sort of odd cricket running amok here.

[liza]

Sari,
It sounds like the boss is taking advantage of you. When I was single and childless, I always got scheduled on the crappy shifts and holidays so the married people with kids could have the day off. Does your employer realize that you have a family, too?

[Permagrin]

no. Everyone does new Years.. No exceptions at all.. the only other bartender that does my shifts has already made it clear that he won't be helping me out.. besides it's christmas every man for himself on the holidays... I have more complaints..

I am out of icecream. It was an issue yesterday but tonight it's a major trauma..

I put my peanutbutter in the fridge.. (what was I thinking)..

The documentary on South Africa that I ordered from Netflix is in Danish (without subtitles)..

And my sister is on some kind of mission to 'mend bridges' between my mother and I :rolleyes: :evil: .. So, if I were smart I'd skip going to see her on Sunday and just stay home but dangit!! it's been three years and I want to see my sister... I am really having a crappy day..

sari

Well, I don't know where Yoda is, but if he was here he'd say you needed this: http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/108891217-S.gif

[saravrose]

Sari,
It sounds like the boss is taking advantage of you. When I was single and childless, I always got scheduled on the crappy shifts and holidays so the married people with kids could have the day off. Does your employer realize that you have a family, too?

no.. she actually said once that my job was my life and she's 'grateful' that I don't have anything better to do than work... Everything that comes out of her mouth is offensive..

sari

[Woolburr]

The only cricket in my neighborhood goes by the name of Jiminy. But he is rather vocal tonight.

[Permagrin]

Speak to PP...he has some sort of odd cricket running amok here.

...so he's got an amok cricket and your mission is to SHOOT IT DOWN? :lol: :lol: (is this an east coast vs. west coast thing?)

[Maureen Souza]

Can you have a couple of other days off, Sari? Can't your sister come to your place?
I feel for you.
Being a nurse, I have worked more holidays than not and have had to have creative Christmases with my kids. Last year I got a phone call at 300 p.m. that I had to go in to work that evening. We had scheduled our dinner for 5:00 and gift opening afterwards. I missed the whole celebration.

[saravrose]

How do I get my peanutbutter to not be cold?.. I want to make a sandwich?...

[Permagrin]

How do I get my peanutbutter to not be cold?.. I want to make a sandwich?...

I wouldn't advise microwaving the container!

Maybe put a little pnut butter in a dish and microwave it a little...just a little...

[liza]

no.. she actually said once that my job was my life and she's 'grateful' that I don't have anything better to do than work... Everything that comes out of her mouth is offensive..

sari

Well, I think you need to set her straight. Or maybe you ought to seriously consider that move to San Diego... ;)

[puddlepirate44]

no.. she actually said once that my job was my life and she's 'grateful' that I don't have anything better to do than work... Everything that comes out of her mouth is offensive..

sari

OK, all crickets aside... is there a boss over your boss? Is there someone else you can talk to about all this? I mean, working all holidays is ridiculous. I've worked in retail for 17 years, and I've never heard of this happening.

[saravrose]

Can you have a couple of other days off, Sari? Can't your sister come to your place?
I feel for you.
Being a nurse, I have worked more holidays than not and have had to have creative Christmases with my kids. Last year I got a phone call at 300 p.m. that I had to go in to work that evening. We had scheduled our dinner for 5:00 and gift opening afterwards. I missed the whole celebration.

no. Meg leaves christmas eve to spend Christmas with our dad and her husband My cousin Brenda (who I adore) leaves the day after Christmas to go back to Seattle so even if I were to get other days off it wouldn't matter.. I'd still have missed seeing my family and celebrating with the babies... The only good side is that my buddy Jason and I are planning on cosmo's (for me) and martini's (for him) after we both get off of work on Christmas day...

sari

[puddlepirate44]

How do I get my peanutbutter to not be cold?.. I want to make a sandwich?...

OR! you can warm up a popsicle stick, shove it into the PB jar, refreeze the jar, then you'll have a peanutsicle. Which, actually, is kinda gross. So maybe putting the jar in some warm water might be better....

[saravrose]

Well, I think you need to set her straight. Or maybe you ought to seriously consider that move to San Diego... ;)

it's sounding better and better.. but no. I'm just feeling sorry for myself and want to organize a 'I hate Joanie riot'.. and trust me she is not a woman to talk to.. Just manipulative and vengeful.. and the boss above her is a jellyfish.. a very nice guy just has no backbone at all..

sari

[saravrose]

OR! you can warm up a popsicle stick, shove it into the PB jar, refreeze the jar, then you'll have a peanutsicle. Which, actually, is kinda gross. So maybe putting the jar in some warm water might be better....

I want the end result to be a peanutbutter and blackberry jam sandwich on wheat bread.. But, instead of putting the two pieces of bread together you fold them each in half and cut the crust off.. Ofcourse this plan calls for the jam being cold and the peanutbutter being room temperature which it isn't because I put it in the dang fridge last night... :evil: :evil:

[puddlepirate44]

it's sounding better and better.. but no. I'm just feeling sorry for myself and want to organize a 'I hate Joanie riot'.. and trust me she is not a woman to talk to.. Just manipulative and vengeful.. and the boss above her is a jellyfish.. a very nice guy just has no backbone at all..

sari

That's doable.... It's been a while since I've been involved in a riot... But really, don't let them walk all over you. It might be time to march imperially up to Joanie and have that discussion! (if you need training in the area of marching imperially, I know a guy.)

[saravrose]

That's doable.... It's been a while since I've been involved in a riot... But really, don't let them walk all over you. It might be time to march imperially up to Joanie and have that discussion! (if you need training in the area of marching imperially, I know a guy.)

unfortunately this rant is as 'imperially marching' as i'm capable.. I'm not even really mad just kind of crying and feeling sorry for myself and a little depressed.. I don't really get mad which is probably the problem if I were to get mad I would probably be able to stick up for myself..

sari

[puddlepirate44]

I want the end result to be a peanutbutter and blackberry jam sandwich on wheat bread.. But, instead of putting the two pieces of bread together you fold them each in half and cut the crust off.. Ofcourse this plan calls for the jam being cold and the peanutbutter being room temperature which it isn't because I put it in the dang fridge last night... :evil: :evil:

*whispers* boil some water... put the PB, jar and all, into water... stir PB until completely warmed up... use the force, Luke...

[saravrose]

*whispers* boil some water... put the PB, jar and all, into water... stir PB until completely warmed up... use the force, Luke...

okay.. that actually sounds like it could work... thanks..

[puddlepirate44]

unfortunately this rant is as 'imperially marching' as i'm capable.. I'm not even really mad just kind of crying and feeling sorry for myself and a little depressed.. I don't really get mad which is probably the problem if I were to get mad I would probably be able to stick up for myself..

sari

Ah, don't worry. I copied and pasted this entire conversation and emailed it to Joanie while we were talking....

[saravrose]

Ah, don't worry. I copied and pasted this entire conversation and emailed it to Joanie while we were talking....

well than I won't have to decide whether or not I want to quit and go to San Diego.. she'll get me sacked.. I can't say that I'd be all that bothered either way though..

[puddlepirate44]

well than I won't have to decide whether or not I want to quit and go to San Diego.. she'll get me sacked.. I can't say that I'd be all that bothered either way though..

Well, the other option is to quit on the 24th... But that kinda goes under the "Cutting Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face" heading. How long does it take to sprint down to home off of your mountian?

[puddlepirate44]

*waits patiently with gobs of wise counsel while patient goes off to produce ambient temperature butter made from goobers....*

[saravrose]

Well, the other option is to quit on the 24th... But that kinda goes under the "Cutting Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face" heading. How long does it take to sprint down to home off of your mountian?

three hours.. during the day.. longer at night.. I'll get off of work at 11 if i'm lucky.. and I have to be back to work at six in the morning.. that's seven hours. Not enough time to drive back and forth without stopping..

[saravrose]

*waits patiently with gobs of wise counsel while patient goes off to produce ambient temperature butter made from goobers....*

hehe.. right this second i'm crying into my cherry pepsi.. i'm going to warm up my peanutbutter later..

[puddlepirate44]

three hours.. during the day.. longer at night.. I'll get off of work at 11 if i'm lucky.. and I have to be back to work at six in the morning.. that's seven hours. Not enough time to drive back and forth without stopping..

How about after you get off on Christmas?

[saravrose]

How about after you get off on Christmas?

after three oclock.. i'd be driving in the dark part of the way and I have to work the next day at six in the morning.. I thought about it... I really did there's just no way for me to go home..

sari

[saravrose]

maybe it's time for retail therapy... What should I buy myself?..

[Permagrin]

maybe it's time for retail therapy... What should I buy myself?..

BIGMA

[puddlepirate44]

after three oclock.. i'd be driving in the dark part of the way and I have to work the next day at six in the morning.. I thought about it... I really did there's just no way for me to go home..

sari

Ah, yes, but did you consider Time Travel? I bet you didn't.

I'm really sorry, Sari. (That was pretty funny. You know: Sorry...Sari... I'm cracking myself up over here)

Seriously, I am sorry.

[puddlepirate44]

BIGMA

Um... does this mean something, or are you going tribal on me here?

"Me Bigma, you Wanga!" or something like that?

[Permagrin]

Um... does this mean something, or are you going tribal on me here?

"Me Bigma, you Wanga!" or something like that?

:lol: It's a large sigma lens...not the largest...that would be the sigmonster. Sari needs the bigma for Africa.

[saravrose]

Ah, yes, but did you consider Time Travel? I bet you didn't.

I'm really sorry, Sari. (That was pretty funny. You know: Sorry...Sari... I'm cracking myself up over here)

Seriously, I am sorry.

I actually think you know how to pronounce my name... *thumbs up*.. I know it's funny..

Bigma is a good idea.. hmm.... actually feeling crappy enough to dust off a credit card..

[Woolburr]

So this b1tch isn't intending to give you any time off for the holiday at all?

[Permagrin]

I actually think you know how to pronounce my name... *thumbs up*.. I know it's funny..

Bigma is a good idea.. hmm.... actually feeling crappy enough to dust off a credit card..

This is my theory...you're going to buy it anyway..so you won't be wasting money on a spree...it'll be something you genuinely want...and it'll make you feel better! ;)

[puddlepirate44]

This is my theory...you're going to buy it anyway..so you won't be wasting money on a spree...it'll be something you genuinely want...and it'll make you feel better! ;)

Ah, my wife. The High Priestess of TMS (Therapeutic Money Spending).

[saravrose]

So this b1tch isn't intending to give you any time off for the holiday at all?

nope. my buddy Jason says not to take it personally he's stuck here as well but it didn't bother him because he wasn't asked what day (christmas eve or christmas day) he would like off.. It blindsighted me completely. I wasn't expecting it.. Oh well, I'll be fine by tomorrow.. and I won't put submit any orders tonight..

sari

[Permagrin]

Ah, my wife. The High Priestess of TMS (Therapeutic Money Spending).

I LIKE IT!

(see signature) ;)

[saravrose]

Ah, my wife. The High Priestess of TMS (Therapeutic Money Spending).

that's my friend your talking about... ;) .. no money spending while my eyelashes are sticking to my face and my mascara is running down my cheeks. I will wait until i'm in a better frame of mind.. Oh jeez and now the funeral scene of Rent is on t.v. (must change channel)..

sari

[Woolburr]

Give me this woman's phone number....I'll be glad to have a chat with her and her Scrooge like attitude...She'll wish it was just a ghost or two talking to her!

[Permagrin]

that's my friend your talking about... ;) .. no money spending while my eyelashes are sticking to my face and my mascara is running down my cheeks. I will wait until i'm in a better frame of mind.. Oh jeez and now the funeral scene of Rent is on t.v. (must change channel)..

sari

Hey, it's okay Sari...I really do TMS. In fact, when I'm down, Puddle often asks me "is this a diamonds or ice cream moment? Or both?".....

You're probably wiser to not shop when you're upset. So, I'll shop in your place. I need a new TC anyway...

[puddlepirate44]

Give me this woman's phone number....I'll be glad to have a chat with her and her Scrooge like attitude...She'll wish it was just a ghost or two talking to her!

Yeah, Do it! Hunt her down like she was a crazed, mutant Super Cricket!

[Permagrin]

Give me this woman's phone number....I'll be glad to have a chat with her and her Scrooge like attitude...She'll wish it was just a ghost or two talking to her!

YES! Do it Sari! YOGI'S on the WARPATH NOW!!!!

[puddlepirate44]

Hey, it's okay Sari...I really do TMS. In fact, when I'm down, Puddle often asks me "is this a diamonds or ice cream moment? Or both?".....

You're probably wiser to not shop when you're upset. So, I'll shop in your place. I need a new TC anyway...

Hey! Whoa! Priestess, put down your flint knife!

[saravrose]

Give me this woman's phone number....I'll be glad to have a chat with her and her Scrooge like attitude...She'll wish it was just a ghost or two talking to her!

haha.. thanks for the offer.. don't worry too much.. You see, there's this little handy thing called Kharma.. It basically means that whatever you give out will be returned to you three times over.. and there's no way to escape it. Not like the ten commandment thing where you just go to church and say your sorry.. Nope, Kharma is a tricky little thing.. (and i'm superstitious enough that this actually makes me feel better)..

[puddlepirate44]

haha.. thanks for the offer.. don't worry too much.. You see, there's this little handy thing called Kharma.. It basically means that whatever you give out will be returned to you three times over.. and there's no way to escape it. Not like the ten commandment thing where you just go to church and say your sorry.. Nope, Kharma is a tricky little thing.. (and i'm superstitious enough that this actually makes me feel better)..

meanwhile, you work on Christmas, and Wool is left with feelings of rage and no outlet.

[saravrose]

allthough I do like the idea of a warpath and all of that.. But, i'm smart enough, or goofy enough to be afraid to do anything icky to anybody else.. I know that i'll be punished back.. I don't really believe in the 'eye for an eye' or 'sh*t rolls downhill' philosophies.. I think those are for folks that want to explain away why they keep getting smacked with kharma...

sari

[tommykjensen]

The documentary on South Africa that I ordered from Netflix is in Danish (without subtitles)..


Hey thats cool. Then we can have conversations in my language next year :p


And my sister is on some kind of mission to 'mend bridges' between my mother and I :rolleyes: :evil: .. So, if I were smart I'd skip going to see her on Sunday and just stay home but dangit!! it's been three years and I want to see my sister... I am really having a crappy day..


Sorry to hear you have to work on christmas.

[puddlepirate44]

allthough I do like the idea of a warpath and all of that.. But, i'm smart enough, or goofy enough to be afraid to do anything icky to anybody else.. I know that i'll be punished back.. I don't really believe in the 'eye for an eye' or 'sh*t rolls downhill' philosophies.. I think those are for folks that want to explain away why they keep getting smacked with kharma...

sari

And yet, kharma has left you with frozen Peanut butter instead of Haagen Dazs coffee Ice Cream. Kharma in flux.

[saravrose]

Hey thats cool. Then we can have conversations in my language next year :p


tommy no offense but I got absolutely nothing out of it... I was kind of annoyed it sounded like a good movie.. and I 'looked' at it for awhile..

[puddlepirate44]

Well, that's it. This system is shutting down. Off to bed. Ta!

[Permagrin]

Night all...this priestess is off to bed too!