The stones and gems exhibit is my favorite of ALL the Smithsonian stuff.
The tiny gallery where the Hope Diamond and Marie Antionette's earrings, et al were, was incredibly crowded and for the life of me, I don't understand why people had to take multiple photographs of the things. This is what postcards are for, people! However, out in the main part with the minerals and rough gems was wonderful. We really enjoyed those-- each of us found our respective birthstones which was cool, to see all the variations, beyond that which you find in the stores.
Tomorrow's going to be my day. I LOVE American History.
American History is a fun museum. They reorganized it a few years ago, and I haven't liked some of the new exhibits, but there's still plenty of great stuff there.
Drew, can I check the bag at the pier? I'm not coming from the airport on Saturday, and I need the bag the next two days.
Yep you can check at the pier. There will be a line at the curb.
He answered immediately: "You tie a rope around the sticky-out-y end, and tie the free end of the rope to the person's hair, like a hogtie."
Told'ja. I'm sure there's an accoutrement to use if they don't have long hair.
And if not, I just invented one.
I'm sure there's an accoutrement to use if they don't have long hair.
Erm. Um. (verifies baldness)
I...(koff)...no, I have no comment.
You can also tie it off to the O ring on a collar.
Or one of the fingers of the rubber glove on your head, if you happen to be pretending to be a chicken.
Or one of the fingers of the rubber glove on your head, if you happen to be pretending to be a chicken.
Which, as we all know, IFG.
Well, she's trying to find a job in the arts in this economy. If she doesn't find one soon, she gets sent back to So. Korea. So ya, a little heavy on the heart. But that's just me. I'm a pushover.
Well sure you are, what with that chunk of lead in your chest throwing off your center of gravity...
