LadyCrimson Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) Wait, wait, wait .... Beckett, Gonzo, Crawford, Punto traded to the Dodgers? Holy heck, I didn't see that coming. Figured they'd pull back the waivers. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised...especially re: Beckett, but ... holy heck, I'm just floored. Well, at least that's one way to reboot a team. ....so now when the Dodgers play the Giants, I'm going to feel all kinds of weird. Hope Beckett/Gonzo don't go on a "happy to be traded" awesome streak and equal Dodgers beating Giants. For me it's akin to, but not quite as bad as if they went to the Yankees.... Edited August 25, 2012 by LadyCrimson “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Hurlshort Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Definitely a crazy move by the Dodgers. Hopefully the Giants just keep winning series, they still have the better rotation. The Dodgers just took on over 200 million in contracts.
Malcador Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Was sad to hear Neil Armstrong died, but 82 and he did at least one thing of note. NBC for some reason told me that "Astronaut Neil Young, first man to walk on moon, dies at age 82" Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Syraxis Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Flew back to NJ from FL this morning after a week's vacation staying in a house my fam owns in hudson beach. The Canals and beach are nice (the latter only to watch sunsets, not for swimming) but god the town itself... I wouldn't want to permanently move there.
Nightshape Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Tonight I'm going to a wedding. In another town! I figure if I keep drinking in all the local bars I'll eventually steam-roll over you... Drunk. I came up with Crate 3.0 technology. Crate 4.0 - we shall just have to wait and see.Down and out on the Solomani RimNow the Spinward Marches don't look so GRIM!
ShadySands Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Got a puppy from a local shelter Free games updated 3/4/21
LadyCrimson Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Got a puppy from a local shelter Pets are the awesome. There are so many moments when my cat/pet is what literally keeps me going, mood-wise. I'm trying to work up the motivation to go to the DMV. I'll probably put it off again... “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Calax Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Saw El Presidente at this place http://www.kcci.com/ http://www.kcci.com/image/view/-/16298164/medRes/3/-/maxh/460/maxw/620/-/6l75g4/-/speech.jpg Might end up in their coverage glaring at the camera (long story) during one of the crowd shots. I'm about 100 feet out of shot to the right. It was all strangely lopsided with the supporters being put up front, then looping around the camera area to the right with a few bleachers. Might have picked up some heat exhaustion... was 86-89 and friggin humid out, so I had sweat dripping from every pore, and am now having trouble standing upright. I saw two others be med-evaced from the crowd before the Pres showed up (and one DURING the speech). Gotta say, they didn't really plan the entire thing out well (they told us we were starting at 12... he apparently wasn't even on the ground until 1 and didn't take the stage for another 40 minutes) Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Calax Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Also, working on learning Pyccknn (Russian) doing ok, I'm able to figure out names EXTREMELY easily (particularly Alexander, Katherine, Dimitrii... the really popular ones). Still a bit worried overall about my next class (which is a test) Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Raithe Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Having a bit of trouble focusing on getting work started in a coherent manner. Keep procrastinating or getting distracting with reading assorted things. Also, got to nibble on some baklava. Sweet, but tasty... "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum."
LadyCrimson Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Winter's coming again and I still needed to configure a better rainy weather hut for my 1 outdoor cat. I had just set up, near the sliding glass door, this tall, covered plastic litter pan (with foam/pads inside) for him to stay out of the wind/cold when he wants. He loves the thing, don't ask me why. But it isn't terribly waterproof because it has cat-litter-pan ventilation holes and no eaves. Looked at a lot of these fancy and/or "cutesy" premade cat huts - refuse to pay $200 for a prebuilt outdoor cat shelter "house" that doesn't even look that watertight or durable. So I bought a giant, long, plastic storage bin, a hacksaw and some heavy duty scissors to cut out an opening on one end and just plopped it on top of the litterpan bed he already likes so much...plus the extra length in front should act as a roof/eave to keep driving rain out of the actual sleeping pan. $27. I rule. Edited August 31, 2012 by LadyCrimson “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
LadyCrimson Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Dear Clint Eastwood: I'll always love you as an actor and director. I'm looking forward to your new movie. But while I know your little speech was supposed to be a light-hearted, political-poke adlib performance - seriously, what were you thinking? From legendary The Man With No Name to The Nutty Old Guy Talking to Empty Chair, in 10 minutes. Edited September 1, 2012 by LadyCrimson “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Raithe Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 My new Western Digital 3TB hard drive turned up , so I plugged that in..initialised it with GUID partition.. and it says it's actually 750Gigs in size.. Hm, and I'm running on Windows Vista Ultimate, so GUID should be working correctly for drives over 2TB.. I shall have to ponder on this. Sorted out the weeks supply of drugs and pills for my mother.. The cat has suddenly taken a turn from being aloof to being a needy meowy feline.. and I've got an assortment of things to juggle with as the day progresses as well. "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum."
Gorgon Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 a gimped sergio moricone theme played poorly and an old fool, there really is no other word for it. damn tragic. i like most of his movies. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all.
Gorth Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Bought a new battery for the motorcycle. Never knew you would get it as a DIY kit. Been busy sniffing sulphuric acid Well, you couldn't really do it wrong, so now it's charged, replaced and it runs like new again. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
LadyCrimson Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 VISA points - I always look at the rewards lists and go "nah." I don't accrue them fast enough to get anything major before points start to slowly expire, but after years I could get some useable stuff. But I don't need any ipod accessories, bluetooth stuff, bedsheets, phones, giftcards, travel, red toy wagons, cheap compact cameras/mp3 players, etc. So today I could get either a Sony 9" portable DVD player or a Sony 2-ch. receiver. We use a cheap soundbar for the TV and it might be nice to fix these old, ginormous-woofer speakers (need new cones) we have to go with the receiver instead. Whole house shakin' bass movie watching! But then again, that requires hubby to actually fix those speakers....while having a small DVD player I can sit right next to my pillow while watching something in bed would occasionally be cool. .... but ... hrumph. Back to ignoring those points I think... “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Hurlshort Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Played hockey at the Cow Palace last night at midnight. It was hot and the ice wasn't great, but it was fun playing in a stadium of sorts. I've got another game on Friday and Saturday.
Nepenthe Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) I forget if I've mentioned this before, but you know you've really ****ed up your life when you are seriously referred to as the resident "non-life specialist". (non-life insurance) Edited September 7, 2012 by Nepenthe You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
kirottu Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm willing to bet turbine points, wot gold or diablo gold that my non-life skillz are far better than yours. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
LadyCrimson Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Pagan bunting with 0 outs and no one on base, and making it to 1st .... priceless. Go Giants, whup those Dodgers. Also...I've gotten tired of the constant Google logo doodles, but the one today for Star Trek:OS tickles my nerdy heart. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Calax Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Gonna be managing soon... yay for resume building *sigh* Also, looks like my school is gonna get bowl action again given they're on a roll (beat Tulsa and the Hawkeyes) Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Tale Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Oh boy. We may have a no show. I'm all alone at the office and the college student that typically works M/W/F didn't show up and isn't responding to calls. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Malcador Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Maybe he's dead ? 1 Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Tale Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Apparently just overslept. Glad I didn't have any money in that assumption. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
LadyCrimson Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) $1100 in rolled up quarters, dimes, and nickels is very very heavy. And I haven't gotten to the pennies yet. Can I just throw those away? Edited September 10, 2012 by LadyCrimson “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
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