@Doc: That sounds good...I kind of want a burger now.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-23T18:41:44-05:00
Just one thing. Then I can eat, pack, and leave. ONE... THING!!! WHY must I be like this?!?!?!?!?!
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-23T19:32:30-05:00
I absolutely love a good Brimstone burger!
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-23T19:33:28-05:00
And I'm looking forward to Blackout Friday (although I hate Black Friday)
David Guidry "Doc" 2015-11-23T20:29:00-05:00
Yah ima need to get some brimstone burger in my life soon....
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-23T20:52:44-05:00
I did 1/3 of it! And went to eat. Now I have to develop 2 more entire lab hypotheses. If I'm not out of here by tomorrow, call a rescue tutor who specializes in organic chemistry.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-23T21:16:05-05:00
Oh wow, only 2,500 comments until the 100,000th!!! I still say we give Elan the honor.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-24T00:58:04-05:00
Oh yeah, forgot to mention I actually finished everything awhile ago, put it off like I said so I finished too late to get back at a reasonable time, but I did win the race. VACATION!!! https://youtu.be/o3Lvej86sVY…
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-24T08:15:11-05:00
Good morning all.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T09:07:27-05:00
Morning Trinkets! What are you having for Thanksgiving?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T09:07:46-05:00
Yes, my mind is on food. Delicious food.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-24T09:58:58-05:00
Mmmmmmmmm. Delicious food.
Well, having a traditional Turkey day meal at lunch. Then grilling some Johnsonville brats and burgers for the Packer game Thursday night. And TONS of Pabst and Brandy Old Fashioneds.
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-24T09:59:24-05:00
I'm so impatient it seems...I keep looking at my emails hoping for tracking info for another project I have backed...but haven't received it yet. >.<
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T10:29:18-05:00
@GM, you're not alone... I'm waiting on shipping info for at least four projects right now... sigh. That is the hardest part about ks. I wish there was some way to vote on projects and their creators so that other backers could get a better sense of weather or not to pledge on a project. A simple rating system, of quality of product, communication, support, and shipping. There are a few projects that have been delayed and delayed without comms and this is historic of the creators. If I had been able to look at a quick stats list, I may have decided to do differently. Oh, well, money already spent, now we play the waiting game.... ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T10:30:35-05:00
@BaKhan: The one I'm really waiting for is from a creator I've backed in the past, and they deliver 99% of the time within the original estimate, one item(which was still in planning/designing) came late, but I did still receive it and they let us know it was delayed(the company is Peak Design, they primarily do camera accessories and camera related items...like the Every Day Messenger[one I'm really wanting now]).
I back another company regularly which delivers rather promptly as well(Allegory Handcrafted Pens). Very beautifully made wooden pens, but also fairly hefty.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T10:47:17-05:00
@Geist, I don't see the specialist until Dec 16th, so its just a waiting game now. I am trying to be zen about it, but it is hard. I know that there are people in a lot worse situations than me so, I'm trying to keep it in perspective. I have to so though, this getting old thing sucks my bum hole!
Getting old does suck. I'm not even 30, but almost 10 years of working in kitchens(working until 12am, then starting again at 9am almost constantly for those 10 years), and slipping and sliding on wet/greasy floors...it definitely did a number on my knees and lower back.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T11:02:02-05:00
@GM, a good take away lesson from that is take care of what you've got, because its all you've got. I had a lot of health problems when I was young, that left me pretty poorly off in the knees and ankles, so I can relate. I had just hoped that what I have already dealt with was all I was going to have to. Now that I've entered my 40's I still have all the complications of whats come before, but now all these new things too. I guess its just another part of life, but definitely one I am having a hard time accepting.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T11:10:49-05:00
Gotcha BaKhan. Let us know something as soon as you can. Don't make me take an quicky trip to Canada. (I haven't gotten my new winter coat yet)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T11:11:29-05:00
@GM: So you are still in your 20's. Let me know when you get late 40's. It's a barrel of laughs
@Geist: Still two years to go in my 20's. Definitely not looking forward to later when even more of me starts to break down.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T11:24:53-05:00
@GM, you're still a young buck! Now is the time to get out there and do all the foolish things you'll grow to regret as you get older. Its a thing! I think its almost a right of passage... ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T11:32:16-05:00
What BaKhan says.
And who says that your body breaks down in your 40's and 50's? Only if you don't take care of it NOW!
With my families medical history, something is bound to break down sooner or later. Mind you the borderline diabetes is something I already deal with(all diet controlled).
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T11:49:32-05:00
Keep your chin up GM. You might not get any of the stuff that your family has had to deal with. A little extra exercise and you might not have to deal with any of it.
@Geist: Maybe in the summer, when there are no dunes to wade through because people don't shovel their walks(and it's not always the people you would think who don't shovel it...more often than not it's the people who have lived here most of their lives that don't)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-24T13:48:55-05:00
Haha! 6 months to the day tomorrow until I'm even 20. But I have more problems, especially with my back, than most people in their 30s or early 40s. And have since I was growing, since I'm so tall, and detasseling, which I still do despite the fact that it's what made me so screwed up in the first place.
@BaKhan: I just did a quick count, and technically I'm waiting on 13 projects to get to me. One of them shipping just recently started(the prototypes the creators received they weren't happy with, so had to be redone, understandable), two of them should be shipping this week(hopefully), the others, various stages ranging from: should be shipping, to still needs work in development.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T15:18:53-05:00
@GM, are those ones that have passed there delivery date, as per the campaign manager? I've got one thats over 2 years past delivery, 1 that is over 1 year, 1 thats is over 6 months, 4 that are over 3 months, 2 that are 2 months, and with Z:BP getting delayed, it will be over as well. The rest are currently not overdue / not shipping yet.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-24T15:21:07-05:00
2 at 1-month late
1 at 3-months late
1 at 4-months
1 at 5-months
1 at 3-years(not expecting this EVER)
3 on track to deliver on time/within communicated reasons
2 for Mar 2016
2 for Oct 2016
1 for Mar 2017(Bloodstained - game like Castlevania made by Koji Igarashi himself!)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T15:40:45-05:00
Ain't waiting grand? The joys of ks... ;)
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-24T15:47:33-05:00
What the heck was Elan thinking? Delivering a game that went full on crazy over their goal, basically on time........that's just rediculous. Hopefully he learned his lesson and just delay it 6 months next time. I mean, how dare he.
Yeah, two of the three that are on track, I've backed the creators before. And 99% of the time, they deliver within a week of the estimate. That's how reliable they are. And they definitely make good products, so it's worth it.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-24T16:15:05-05:00
...This frozen burrito is rather bland. It's got a bit of heat to it, but bland otherwise. But that's what I get for buying the no-name frozen burrito at the grocery store...at least I can keep it in the freezer at work and eat it when I'm hungry.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T17:47:29-05:00
@GM, for shame... for shame... there is nothing you can get from a freezer and put in the microwave, that is good for you, or even tastes good, imho.
@BaKhan: Sure there is...it just takes time to prepare it at home. We normally do it with leftovers from dinner. Put them in the lunch containers, then in the freezer. Take them to work and BAM! Frozen, microwavable, good food. :P
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T17:57:19-05:00
@GM, sigh... you know what I meant... Jerky! ;)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-24T17:57:31-05:00
Have a good night kittens!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-24T18:12:41-05:00
Night? It's only 5 pm! I was up until 5 am last night. Almost went to a donut shop that opens when I fell asleep, 5:30. If my roommate hadn't had classes and homework, we would have gone.
Now to finally go home! Meant to probably 24 hours ago now, but I had vacation all the same.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-24T18:17:30-05:00
Today was full of meetings. I'm glad it's over. Just one more workday, then Thanksgiving, then Blackout Friday. It will be a good weekend.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-24T22:51:02-05:00
It's obvious it's near vacation time of some sort. It's so quiet in here now.
Oh yeah, did you see my comment this weekend about having gotten the sauce, LZ? Haven't tried it yet, but I hope to get some good chances because of all the food to come.
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-24T23:26:38-05:00
Zem, yes I did. I hope you and your family enjoy it
Or was it a coffee laced Baileys...I can never remember.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T11:05:10-05:00
Mmmmm. Nothing like staying up till 4, waking up at 7:30, going to get donuts and coffee, and then cleaning up the house for thanksgiving. The morning was pretty cool, but until it's all cleaned up, lots o' fun!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T11:05:52-05:00
I would have woken up at 6, but neither me nor my brother woke up to the alarm, and he woke up then, so we got some of the last donuts there.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T11:06:58-05:00
GM, the fact that you can't remember is probably a telling sign.
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Trinkets, I LOVE Fallout! I have 64 hours on it after all.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T12:30:44-05:00
Screw the coffee. I'll take the Bailey's solo.
Why the heck are people sending me s**t on Thanksgiving eve? What is the point if you are going to leave the office early today?
@Geist, thats the way it always goes before holidays or long weekends. People looking to duck the flog and not actually work, clean off their desks, and give it to the next schlub to look after. Don't you love being a schlub? ;)
Eric 'Trinkets&Nopes' Baumgarten 2015-11-25T12:55:36-05:00
@BaKhan: Wish I had a schlub I could throw some of this paperwork at....I literally don't have the time to deal with most of it, and people seem to forget something that was talked about less than 24 hours ago...
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T13:07:18-05:00
What's that? I can't hear you over all the nothing I'm doing. ;)
Don't worry, it'll be my turn eventually. You guys can retire some day (probably when you'r 80-90 seeing today's economy) and I'll be the one complaining while you guys talk about all the free time you have.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T13:18:22-05:00
I shouldn't complain. I'm looking forward to spending nearly the whole day at my favorite movie theater tomorrow. Then I'll start the major organization work on Friday. I expect to have my whole apartment neat and orderly before the New Year.
@Geist: We do, ours in at the proper time though...last month. :P
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T14:07:52-05:00
@GM: You mean during Halloween month? Aw heck no.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T14:27:01-05:00
GM, you're canadian. You had your thanksgiving. Get over it.
Geist, they have it to celebrate harvest, we use it for completely different historical reasons.
Creeper, Hi again! 2 times in one day?! You must not be busy at all. Also, how is Nugget?
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-25T14:31:19-05:00
I must say, I'd be hard pressed to be thankful for this weather, jeebus! Its cold! It was 0F this morning!
@Geist: It is in mine definitely. I personally rarely get cold at home. Middle of winter I will walk around the house without socks/slippers on, and my feet wont be cold. Everyone else...slippers, socks, sweaters(I will wear a hoodie every now and then, but not always).
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T15:03:42-05:00
@GM: Then the winters in D.C. would be a walk in the park for you. You'd be the one wearing flip flops and jean shorts, no top in the middle of January here.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T15:04:49-05:00
And for the record, the office officially closed 3 minutes ago. I have at least 20 minutes until my bus arrives then it's home for me. (Actually I will try to see a movie first, then home)
Happy Holidays everyone!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-25T15:06:11-05:00
@Geist, happy holidays! Enjoy the time off, you deserve it!
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-25T15:16:04-05:00
I wish I could go home...
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T15:20:06-05:00
Oh trust me, I will. It will be the first time in a year that the time off is paid. I have some candy corn vodka that I just made so I think I will have a little snort of that before bedtime.
Or I might just take it to the movies with me tomorrow.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2015-11-25T15:20:33-05:00
@LZ: Me too...unfortunately I am waiting for an approval for the payroll...and I just got an approval for something I won't be able to sneak onto this run.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-25T15:23:39-05:00
@LZ, well, you still have tomorrow off though, right? You can do it! Make an underling miserable, it will make you feel better... ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T15:34:30-05:00
0?! Lucky! Tomorrow's supposed to be the first major storm of the winter and will only get down to about 20 F, staying between 20-30 all day.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2015-11-25T16:08:22-05:00
@Zem, just so you know, I've put one of my boots in the freezer just for you! That way when you come up to visit, it won't be as much effort to kick you in the nuts that way. ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T16:13:43-05:00
Hah! I'm immune to cold! You'll only add to my superpower!
Lord Zombitten 2015-11-25T20:31:22-05:00
Yes, I have tomorrow off. I get to get up before dawn to smoke the turkey breast. I decided hanging it in a net bag, but didn't have one. I used my arms as knitting needles to make one. I'm fairly proud of it.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2015-11-25T22:42:47-05:00
I saw how to make one in a clean metal trash can using charcoal that looked really good. Cooks perfectly in an hour and isn't dry.
We get two thanksgivings this year. One at our grandparents' and with our mom at work at the hospital tomorrow and ours on saturday with friends and cousins.
@Doc: That sounds good...I kind of want a burger now.
Just one thing. Then I can eat, pack, and leave. ONE... THING!!! WHY must I be like this?!?!?!?!?!
I absolutely love a good Brimstone burger!
And I'm looking forward to Blackout Friday (although I hate Black Friday)
Yah ima need to get some brimstone burger in my life soon....
I did 1/3 of it! And went to eat. Now I have to develop 2 more entire lab hypotheses. If I'm not out of here by tomorrow, call a rescue tutor who specializes in organic chemistry.
Oh wow, only 2,500 comments until the 100,000th!!! I still say we give Elan the honor.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention I actually finished everything awhile ago, put it off like I said so I finished too late to get back at a reasonable time, but I did win the race. VACATION!!! https://youtu.be/o3Lvej86sVY…
Good morning all.
Morning Trinkets! What are you having for Thanksgiving?
Yes, my mind is on food. Delicious food.
Mmmmmmmmm. Delicious food.
Well, having a traditional Turkey day meal at lunch. Then grilling some Johnsonville brats and burgers for the Packer game Thursday night. And TONS of Pabst and Brandy Old Fashioneds.
What are you having, Geist?
Morning kittens!
Good Morning Kittens!
I'm so impatient it seems...I keep looking at my emails hoping for tracking info for another project I have backed...but haven't received it yet. >.<
@GM, you're not alone... I'm waiting on shipping info for at least four projects right now... sigh. That is the hardest part about ks. I wish there was some way to vote on projects and their creators so that other backers could get a better sense of weather or not to pledge on a project. A simple rating system, of quality of product, communication, support, and shipping. There are a few projects that have been delayed and delayed without comms and this is historic of the creators. If I had been able to look at a quick stats list, I may have decided to do differently. Oh, well, money already spent, now we play the waiting game.... ;)
Hello BaKhan! Have you heard from the doc yet?
@BaKhan: The one I'm really waiting for is from a creator I've backed in the past, and they deliver 99% of the time within the original estimate, one item(which was still in planning/designing) came late, but I did still receive it and they let us know it was delayed(the company is Peak Design, they primarily do camera accessories and camera related items...like the Every Day Messenger[one I'm really wanting now]).
I back another company regularly which delivers rather promptly as well(Allegory Handcrafted Pens). Very beautifully made wooden pens, but also fairly hefty.
@Geist, I don't see the specialist until Dec 16th, so its just a waiting game now. I am trying to be zen about it, but it is hard. I know that there are people in a lot worse situations than me so, I'm trying to keep it in perspective. I have to so though, this getting old thing sucks my bum hole!
Getting old does suck. I'm not even 30, but almost 10 years of working in kitchens(working until 12am, then starting again at 9am almost constantly for those 10 years), and slipping and sliding on wet/greasy floors...it definitely did a number on my knees and lower back.
@GM, a good take away lesson from that is take care of what you've got, because its all you've got. I had a lot of health problems when I was young, that left me pretty poorly off in the knees and ankles, so I can relate. I had just hoped that what I have already dealt with was all I was going to have to. Now that I've entered my 40's I still have all the complications of whats come before, but now all these new things too. I guess its just another part of life, but definitely one I am having a hard time accepting.
Gotcha BaKhan. Let us know something as soon as you can. Don't make me take an quicky trip to Canada. (I haven't gotten my new winter coat yet)
@GM: So you are still in your 20's. Let me know when you get late 40's. It's a barrel of laughs
@Geist: Still two years to go in my 20's. Definitely not looking forward to later when even more of me starts to break down.
@GM, you're still a young buck! Now is the time to get out there and do all the foolish things you'll grow to regret as you get older. Its a thing! I think its almost a right of passage... ;)
What BaKhan says.
And who says that your body breaks down in your 40's and 50's? Only if you don't take care of it NOW!
With my families medical history, something is bound to break down sooner or later. Mind you the borderline diabetes is something I already deal with(all diet controlled).
Keep your chin up GM. You might not get any of the stuff that your family has had to deal with. A little extra exercise and you might not have to deal with any of it.
"Extra" implies there is more than walking to and from the bus/train and home/work.
@GM: And? A little light jogging wouldn't be so bad. A couple of miles 3 days a week or so.
@Geist: Maybe in the summer, when there are no dunes to wade through because people don't shovel their walks(and it's not always the people you would think who don't shovel it...more often than not it's the people who have lived here most of their lives that don't)
Haha! 6 months to the day tomorrow until I'm even 20. But I have more problems, especially with my back, than most people in their 30s or early 40s. And have since I was growing, since I'm so tall, and detasseling, which I still do despite the fact that it's what made me so screwed up in the first place.
I sure picked a good day to decide to go to the mall after work to pick up a few items....
Why, pre-black friday shopping?
@BaKhan: I just did a quick count, and technically I'm waiting on 13 projects to get to me. One of them shipping just recently started(the prototypes the creators received they weren't happy with, so had to be redone, understandable), two of them should be shipping this week(hopefully), the others, various stages ranging from: should be shipping, to still needs work in development.
@GM, are those ones that have passed there delivery date, as per the campaign manager? I've got one thats over 2 years past delivery, 1 that is over 1 year, 1 thats is over 6 months, 4 that are over 3 months, 2 that are 2 months, and with Z:BP getting delayed, it will be over as well. The rest are currently not overdue / not shipping yet.
BaKhan, you're waiting almost 5 years for stuff!
@BaKhan: If you want to go that way, I have:
2 at 1-month late
1 at 3-months late
1 at 4-months
1 at 5-months
1 at 3-years(not expecting this EVER)
3 on track to deliver on time/within communicated reasons
2 for Mar 2016
2 for Oct 2016
1 for Mar 2017(Bloodstained - game like Castlevania made by Koji Igarashi himself!)
Ain't waiting grand? The joys of ks... ;)
What the heck was Elan thinking? Delivering a game that went full on crazy over their goal, basically on time........that's just rediculous. Hopefully he learned his lesson and just delay it 6 months next time. I mean, how dare he.
Yeah, two of the three that are on track, I've backed the creators before. And 99% of the time, they deliver within a week of the estimate. That's how reliable they are. And they definitely make good products, so it's worth it.
lol@trinkets
...This frozen burrito is rather bland. It's got a bit of heat to it, but bland otherwise. But that's what I get for buying the no-name frozen burrito at the grocery store...at least I can keep it in the freezer at work and eat it when I'm hungry.
@GM, for shame... for shame... there is nothing you can get from a freezer and put in the microwave, that is good for you, or even tastes good, imho.
@BaKhan: Sure there is...it just takes time to prepare it at home. We normally do it with leftovers from dinner. Put them in the lunch containers, then in the freezer. Take them to work and BAM! Frozen, microwavable, good food. :P
@GM, sigh... you know what I meant... Jerky! ;)
Have a good night kittens!
Night? It's only 5 pm! I was up until 5 am last night. Almost went to a donut shop that opens when I fell asleep, 5:30. If my roommate hadn't had classes and homework, we would have gone.
Now to finally go home! Meant to probably 24 hours ago now, but I had vacation all the same.
Today was full of meetings. I'm glad it's over. Just one more workday, then Thanksgiving, then Blackout Friday. It will be a good weekend.
It's obvious it's near vacation time of some sort. It's so quiet in here now.
Oh yeah, did you see my comment this weekend about having gotten the sauce, LZ? Haven't tried it yet, but I hope to get some good chances because of all the food to come.
Zem, yes I did. I hope you and your family enjoy it
*purrrrrs*
Hope everyone is having a lovely week.
You're up really late and not on when we need you. I'm only up because vacation and Fallout 4.
But what brings you around here? It's been forever since you've been on.
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On that note, off to bed.
Zem, how do you like Fallout 4 so far?
Good morning all.
Good Morning Kittens!
Good morning BaKhan
Morning kittens!
ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!
*translation: Morning Kittens*
@Geist: Drink a Baileys laced coffee...you're not yourself without it. ;)
Or was it a coffee laced Baileys...I can never remember.
Mmmmm. Nothing like staying up till 4, waking up at 7:30, going to get donuts and coffee, and then cleaning up the house for thanksgiving. The morning was pretty cool, but until it's all cleaned up, lots o' fun!
I would have woken up at 6, but neither me nor my brother woke up to the alarm, and he woke up then, so we got some of the last donuts there.
GM, the fact that you can't remember is probably a telling sign.
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Trinkets, I LOVE Fallout! I have 64 hours on it after all.
Screw the coffee. I'll take the Bailey's solo.
Why the heck are people sending me s**t on Thanksgiving eve? What is the point if you are going to leave the office early today?
@Geist: So that you can't leave early it seems.
@Geist, thats the way it always goes before holidays or long weekends. People looking to duck the flog and not actually work, clean off their desks, and give it to the next schlub to look after. Don't you love being a schlub? ;)
Soul-less Wednesday. My favorite day of the year.
@BaKhan: Wish I had a schlub I could throw some of this paperwork at....I literally don't have the time to deal with most of it, and people seem to forget something that was talked about less than 24 hours ago...
What's that? I can't hear you over all the nothing I'm doing. ;)
Don't worry, it'll be my turn eventually. You guys can retire some day (probably when you'r 80-90 seeing today's economy) and I'll be the one complaining while you guys talk about all the free time you have.
I shouldn't complain. I'm looking forward to spending nearly the whole day at my favorite movie theater tomorrow. Then I'll start the major organization work on Friday. I expect to have my whole apartment neat and orderly before the New Year.
I should complain...I have to work the rest of this week.
Hi kittens!!! Baking for the big day!!! Hope everyone is cheering up. CHEER UP!
Howdy Creeper! How is the little nugget?
HI CREEPER! I am happy...sort of...except for the fact I need to work tomorrow and Friday...but that's part of life.
@GM: That is only because Canada doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving.
@Geist: We do, ours in at the proper time though...last month. :P
@GM: You mean during Halloween month? Aw heck no.
GM, you're canadian. You had your thanksgiving. Get over it.
Geist, they have it to celebrate harvest, we use it for completely different historical reasons.
Creeper, Hi again! 2 times in one day?! You must not be busy at all. Also, how is Nugget?
I must say, I'd be hard pressed to be thankful for this weather, jeebus! Its cold! It was 0F this morning!
@BaKhan: Don't fret, it's only going to get colder. :P
@GM & BaKhan: I hope the insellation in your homes is up to snuff.
@Geist, yep, and three new furnaces this year, so that parts not too bad.
@GM, look, I don't whine when it gets hot, so let me have my misery! ;)
@Geist: It is in mine definitely. I personally rarely get cold at home. Middle of winter I will walk around the house without socks/slippers on, and my feet wont be cold. Everyone else...slippers, socks, sweaters(I will wear a hoodie every now and then, but not always).
@GM: Then the winters in D.C. would be a walk in the park for you. You'd be the one wearing flip flops and jean shorts, no top in the middle of January here.
And for the record, the office officially closed 3 minutes ago. I have at least 20 minutes until my bus arrives then it's home for me. (Actually I will try to see a movie first, then home)
Happy Holidays everyone!
@Geist, happy holidays! Enjoy the time off, you deserve it!
I wish I could go home...
Oh trust me, I will. It will be the first time in a year that the time off is paid. I have some candy corn vodka that I just made so I think I will have a little snort of that before bedtime.
Or I might just take it to the movies with me tomorrow.
@LZ: Home is where the heart is.
@Geist: Enjoy your paid time off.
@LZ: Me too...unfortunately I am waiting for an approval for the payroll...and I just got an approval for something I won't be able to sneak onto this run.
@LZ, well, you still have tomorrow off though, right? You can do it! Make an underling miserable, it will make you feel better... ;)
0?! Lucky! Tomorrow's supposed to be the first major storm of the winter and will only get down to about 20 F, staying between 20-30 all day.
@Zem, just so you know, I've put one of my boots in the freezer just for you! That way when you come up to visit, it won't be as much effort to kick you in the nuts that way. ;)
Hah! I'm immune to cold! You'll only add to my superpower!
Yes, I have tomorrow off. I get to get up before dawn to smoke the turkey breast. I decided hanging it in a net bag, but didn't have one. I used my arms as knitting needles to make one. I'm fairly proud of it.
I saw how to make one in a clean metal trash can using charcoal that looked really good. Cooks perfectly in an hour and isn't dry.
We get two thanksgivings this year. One at our grandparents' and with our mom at work at the hospital tomorrow and ours on saturday with friends and cousins.