A second confirmed case of pertussis at Sara's school. Apparently with two they can officially call it an *outbreak*. Okay then.
Slay-er? Chosen One. She who hangs out a lot in cemeteries? You're kidding. Ask around. Look it up: Slayer comma The.
Buffy ,'Showtime'
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.
Amy - Jan 31, 2012 10:13:54 am PST #19354 of 30001
Because books.
P.M. Marc - Jan 31, 2012 10:14:05 am PST #19355 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
He's not THAT tall! He's only 6' and a wee bit. He's just a lean thing. But, hey, TIMESHARE!
tommyrot - Jan 31, 2012 10:15:26 am PST #19356 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Finally caught up.
Sorry for your loss, ita !.
Sorry about being laid off, Tom--good luck finding a better one!
Steph L. - Jan 31, 2012 10:16:17 am PST #19357 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
(Fine. F-Fillion, C-RDJ.)
I will happily take all your RDJ.
sj - Jan 31, 2012 10:17:35 am PST #19358 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I will also help out with any chucked RDJ.
Tom, I'm so sorry about your job.
Strix - Jan 31, 2012 10:22:51 am PST #19359 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
TIMESHARES all around!
I'm down with that, in my effed-up fantasy, ain't never gonna happen, world.
Gudanov - Jan 31, 2012 10:49:52 am PST #19360 of 30001
Coding and Sleeping
Sorry to hear about the layoff, Tom. At least here, my experience was that the tech sector was stronger than I expected. Hopefully you can find something quickly.
Burrell - Jan 31, 2012 10:54:59 am PST #19361 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh so sorry Tom, and I agree with everyone that they are crazy to let you go, and you should take advantage of the time to take pictures.
So sorry to you as well, ita !
Zenkitty - Jan 31, 2012 10:55:40 am PST #19362 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
ita, I'm sorry for your loss, and the extra-sucky way you found out.
Tom, being laid off is a rotten blow, but 12 years with a company that doesn't appreciate you is quite enough. Take their money and run. I echo the previous advice to (a) wander around with your camera for a while, and (b) hire a headhunter.
Plei's links to Cumberbatch photos is the only thing rescuing my day. I'm sleepy and slightly hungover in the aftermath of my niece's birthday bowling party, and yet people want me to work.
I met a guy last night. He moved here 2 weeks ago to be with his current girlfriend, and they're already having problems. Apparently she's "a hot mess." He's just a bit taller than me, and handsome, and a few years younger than me, and smart, and in a band, and has an actual job. I haven't met a guy I was seriously considering for dating purposes in... 13 years? I don't know. I'm vaguely hoping he ditches the hot mess and asks my niece for my number. And also vaguely anxious that he'll do just that. But probably nothing will ever come of it.
Toddson - Jan 31, 2012 11:15:54 am PST #19363 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Tom, I commented in Bitches, but I'll repeat - glad you're getting a decent severance (which may well last more than six months, since you won't be dragging yourself in at all hours of the day and night AND buying lunch AND having to pay to dryclean clothes that get icky from icky, icky computers - I remember the one you showed us), take some time to regain your balance, enjoy what promises to be some nice weather, and find something better.