Joyce: You don't think it's too obvious? I think I look like I have a cat on my head. Buffy: But a very well groomed cat. Joyce: Well that's a comfort.

'Bring On The Night'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


lisah - Jan 06, 2012 12:42:53 pm PST #14779 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate

Did you get the chicken? I did--best chicken I've had in the last decade, just amazing.

I did not! I got the trout which was super yummy. We also got fried cheese curds which were of the cheese gods and a mess of other appetizers. All delicious! And the beer was perfect! Much enjoyed by all. Oh and I was with 4 native Michiganders who very much appreciated the bordering Lake Michigan theme.

And it's a lovely space: they've done a wonderful job with it. I hope it continues to succeed. We're so proud and happy for him, because this is something he's wanted to do for the last 15 years. It's great that it finally got off the ground.

It is a wonderful space and it was packed on the Wednesday night we were there. I hope they continue to do well. I can't wait to get back again!


Ginger - Jan 06, 2012 12:47:14 pm PST #14780 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

I just missed by about two feet hitting a car that abruptly crossed three lanes to get in the left turn lane. I partially spun, but fortunately there was no one behind me or to the right. Note, crazy lady, that your way would have been clear if you waited for my bright red truck to go about 15 feet.

It's possible my heart rate will slow down by tomorrow.


Polter-Cow - Jan 06, 2012 12:55:14 pm PST #14781 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Oh my, Ginger! I'm glad you're okay.


brenda m - Jan 06, 2012 12:58:48 pm PST #14782 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Oof. Scary.


Ginger - Jan 06, 2012 1:02:36 pm PST #14783 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

That adrenaline is powerful stuff. If I hadn't been almost home, I think I would have had to pull over for a few minutes. I'm feeling very warm and fuzzy towards my brakes.


Liese S. - Jan 06, 2012 1:08:20 pm PST #14784 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Yeesh, Ginger! Glad you're safe!


Cass - Jan 06, 2012 1:15:42 pm PST #14785 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

Yikes, Ginger! So glad you are safe.

So today the SO called to get the Directv shut off. They bumped 50 bucks a month off the bill, kicked us up to the next highest package, and added Showtime & Starz. They almost added in Center Ice, too, which I would rather have had, but gift horse, mouth.

Comcast knocked a huge chunk off of my bill when I called to either downgrade or cancel too. And threw in the Sports Package (containing the Speed Channel, which is the biggest reason I keep cable) for free for six months. When did cable companies start acting like drug dealers? It's clearly working but it's disturbing.


Liese S. - Jan 06, 2012 1:20:01 pm PST #14786 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

I know, right? They gave me Big10, which was compelling.


Jesse - Jan 06, 2012 1:30:44 pm PST #14787 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Yikes, Ginger!

I think if I called Comcast to full-out cancel, they might (MIGHT) do something for me, but they have a total monopoly here, so I would have to be ready to really go without everything. I don't even know what kind of internet I could get from another vendor.

ION, the feezer is kind of magic. I'm having soup for dinner, perfect for winter, but it is corn chowder I made right during corn season, so it is delicious! Mmmm.


Connie Neil - Jan 06, 2012 1:31:17 pm PST #14788 of 30001
brillig

Yeah, I got to experience someone's fender at far too close a proximity to my driver's side window coming home. "Oh, I have to swing wide for this corner--oh, if I slow down, I don't have to swing wide? Slow down? Isn't that was socialists do?" I hate SUVs.

I also hate this time of year when all the Christmas lights go off. So dark. The pumping station at the head of the valley, up on the side of the mountain at the mouth of the canyon always has a big star on it at Christmas, and I adore that star. I hate when it goes out.