Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 152

pshrynk · 12-24-2008, 10:07 AM

Doesn't he know that there are certain expectations of authors here in the llounge to attend to our every desire? I mean, :sheesh: who would stop writing in the middle of a story for some trivial little thing like a family holiday?

zelda_pinwheel · 12-24-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Doesn't he know that there are certain expectations of authors here in the llounge to attend to our every desire? I mean, :sheesh: who would stop writing in the middle of a story for some trivial little thing like a family holiday?

i know ! right ?? sheesh. who's got his home address ? let's go get him and duct tape him to his desk until he finishes the story !!

GeoffC · 12-24-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Doesn't he know that there are certain expectations of authors here in the llounge to attend to our every desire? I mean, :sheesh: who would stop writing in the middle of a story for some trivial little thing like a family holiday?

so you're on duty for the family holiday, to cater for all our trials, troubles and tribulations .... (that'll be a cut price £150 - christmas bonus)

pshrynk · 12-24-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

so you're on duty for the family holiday, to cater for all our trials, troubles and tribulations .... (that'll be a cut price £150 - christmas bonus)

Hey, 150 pounds comes out to around $9,000 in these troubled times. I'll go for it!

RickyMaveety · 12-24-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

How about using plain, colored bedsheets, for the above-mentioned backdrop screen?

So, build something to attach the sheets to. Which means back to the hardware store.

P.S. We've done this. Officially, I mean. Our several ton magnets have to be PREcisely aligned, to the nano-millimeter (or something like that). We had one that was PREcise to the nth-degree --- but off by a whole centimeter. Or was it an inch? Anyway .... this was years ago! But it didn't work right till then found and fixed it

With bed sheets??

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

I'd point the webcam up, and strap myself to the ceiling.

That could WORK!!!

Actually, I painted out on the porch until well after midnight, so I should be able to start setting things up early Thursday morning. And, I can clean most of that day.

So, I think I'm set. Except that I am expected for two meals -- a breakfast and a dinner -- that day. However, I don't think anyone is expecting me to just sit around and be social .... dine and dash!

LazyScot · 12-24-2008, 10:47 AM

Listening to Handel's Messiah (Neville Mariner) whilst trying to put the finishing touches to the party scene of the escape committee, having just got back from work...

desertgrandma · 12-24-2008, 11:20 AM

Since I loafed all day yesterday, had to get up at zero dark thirty, and run to the store for Chex Mix fixin's, and Rice Krispie Square Fixin's.

While I was there, picked up some holiday chocolates, too!

Now my house smells wonderful.

lilac_jive · 12-24-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Since I loafed all day yesterday, had to get up at zero dark thirty, and run to the store for Chex Mix fixin's, and Rice Krispie Square Fixin's.

While I was there, picked up some holiday chocolates, too!

Now my house smells wonderful.

That's it, I'm quitting my job and moving to your place!

I'm nomming on some Reese's puffs...nom nom nom

I smell a LOLcat...

Madam Broshkina · 12-24-2008, 02:10 PM

Tom Waits - All the World is Green - Letterman - May 8 2002

zelda_pinwheel · 12-24-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

Tom Waits - All the World is Green - Letterman - May 8 2002

THANK YOU !!!!!!

sweet baby jesus on a cracker, i love that man's voice. i could just listen to him tell stories all day long. i loved the story about taking the trip to the music store, and then a week later the trip to the dump. i won't tell you what happens ; i wouldn't want to spoil it for you.

nekokami · 12-24-2008, 05:01 PM

Had a very nice visit with my dad and his wife last night, so the "visiting relatives" part of the holiday has officially begun.

We'll see the Muffin Man's parents tomorrow for lunch, and my mom and brother (the latter with sons, in from Vermont) this Saturday.

Today it is raining. I guess I should describe that on the weather thread.

I admit I can't quite wrap my head around a Christmas that involves swimming. Growing up in New England pretty much ensures a deep connection between Christmas and cold-cold-cold-closethedamndoorwillya!

Patricia · 12-24-2008, 07:12 PM

I have just finished a marathon cooking and cleaning session. The turkey is truffled and stuffed, The pavlova is made. So is the lemon snow. The vegetables prepared. And I'm exhausted.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-24-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

I have just finished a marathon cooking and cleaning session. The turkey is truffled and stuffed, The pavlova is made. So is the lemon snow. The vegetables prepared. And I'm exhausted.

wow, you're going to need a holiday to recuperate from your holiday !

i hope tomorrow you can relax and let someone else do the serving and clearing up and washing... and start with a good lie-in.

RickyMaveety · 12-24-2008, 07:45 PM

A neighbor came over to help me put the new credenza top on, and we put up the bookshelves. Now, I'm fitting the shelves in .... going to dinner at another neighbor's house ... then back to cleaning the office.

Looks like I'm going to make my deadline!!! Yippee!!!

lilac_jive · 12-24-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

A neighbor came over to help me put the new credenza top on, and we put up the bookshelves. Now, I'm fitting the shelves in .... going to dinner at another neighbor's house ... then back to cleaning the office.

Looks like I'm going to make my deadline!!! Yippee!!!

Yay! That was nice of your neighbor

I'm hiding up in my room for a few minutes. My family is over (like 30 people) and it's a little overwhelming. Uggh.

12-24-2008, 10:07 AM	#2266
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Doesn't he know that there are certain expectations of authors here in the llounge to attend to our every desire? I mean, :sheesh: who would stop writing in the middle of a story for some trivial little thing like a family holiday?

12-24-2008, 10:47 AM	#2271
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Listening to Handel's Messiah (Neville Mariner) whilst trying to put the finishing touches to the party scene of the escape committee, having just got back from work...

12-24-2008, 11:20 AM	#2272
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Since I loafed all day yesterday, had to get up at zero dark thirty, and run to the store for Chex Mix fixin's, and Rice Krispie Square Fixin's. While I was there, picked up some holiday chocolates, too! Now my house smells wonderful.

12-24-2008, 02:10 PM	#2274
Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	Tom Waits - All the World is Green - Letterman - May 8 2002

12-24-2008, 05:01 PM	#2276
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Had a very nice visit with my dad and his wife last night, so the "visiting relatives" part of the holiday has officially begun. We'll see the Muffin Man's parents tomorrow for lunch, and my mom and brother (the latter with sons, in from Vermont) this Saturday. Today it is raining. I guess I should describe that on the weather thread. I admit I can't quite wrap my head around a Christmas that involves swimming. Growing up in New England pretty much ensures a deep connection between Christmas and cold-cold-cold-closethedamndoorwillya!

12-24-2008, 07:12 PM	#2277
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I have just finished a marathon cooking and cleaning session. The turkey is truffled and stuffed, The pavlova is made. So is the lemon snow. The vegetables prepared. And I'm exhausted.

12-24-2008, 07:45 PM	#2279
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	A neighbor came over to help me put the new credenza top on, and we put up the bookshelves. Now, I'm fitting the shelves in .... going to dinner at another neighbor's house ... then back to cleaning the office. Looks like I'm going to make my deadline!!! Yippee!!!