Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T13:42:59-04:00
I'd love to go to Gen Con this year PoT but between my trip to Orlando and Canada, I will be tapped out as far as spending money is concerned. I'm still trying to save up for a house to purchase next year.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:07:58-04:00
@GM, the best way to deal with parallel parking is practice! Its actually quite easy once you learn the trick of it, and it makes parking downtown much easier. If you ever want to practice, let me know!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:09:09-04:00
@LZ, I'll let you know about the snow cone maker. I found one at bed, bath and beyond that has good rating for under $40, so I'll probably just pick one up anyways... ;)
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-05T14:09:30-04:00
Zem, BaKhan said something about needing to get a snow cone machine in order to make a particular treat. I mentioned that I have one so that he would know that I can bring it so he doesn't have to worry about purchasing one himself.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-05T14:09:57-04:00
Oh, that's not bad
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:10:35-04:00
@Geist, those dates would work out just fine, and you are more than welcome to stay as long as you would like! Seriously, we have lots of space. Just the two of us and 3400 square feet above ground, plus another 2200 or so in the basement.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:12:55-04:00
@LZ, basically we just need to make "snow", the real stuff is neither dependable, nor safe for consumption... What you do is heat up the syrup to near boiling, basically the beginning stages of candy, then you ladel it out onto the snow, take a popsicle stick and wrap the ice cooled syrup around it and enjoy, it is awesome!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T14:15:27-04:00
@BaKhan: And now I know what dates to put when I purchase my ticket. I'll be purchasing it in June since I'll be getting an extra check that month.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-05T14:18:51-04:00
BaKhan, I was thinking that's what it would be. I've had a similar thing, except we used molasses instead of maple syrup. It's something the pioneers did.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-05T14:19:30-04:00
And holy cow, your house is huge! Is there a room the wife and I can crash in?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T14:26:44-04:00
I'm willing to crash on the couch if all the rooms are taken up by couples.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:28:01-04:00
@PoT, I would love to go to Gen Con, its on my too do list for sure. I just can't do it this year, the dollar (Canadian) sucks right now, and on top of that we're broke. Too much spending last year, vet bills for the dog, and hours roll backs at my work... Thats why having you guys come up here works out great for me! The cost to host you guys would be almost nothing, just the cost of food, which I can handle. I've already got more booze than all of us will be able to go through in a week.... probably... ;)
Mike Kabala 2016-04-05T14:32:02-04:00
Looks like we need to add a page on KittenCorps,com devoted to KittenCon 1,
@BaKhan: You may be underestimating the power of the Geist.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:36:02-04:00
I've got two spare bedrooms fully set up (one may already be taken), two other rooms I can set up inflateable beds in, a pull out lazyboy queen sized bed in our "sun room", and then numerous couches and reclinable chairs, etc. Also, if people wanted more privacy there are numerous motels and hotels close to my house (5 mins) that are pretty afordable as well. I don't know what the best way to sort out who stays where is, but probably first come first served so to speak. There are two full baths one up and one down, and a half bath on the main floor, so that part shouldn't be an issue.
I would love to be able to offer space...but living with my parents and sister, they would frown on it(you know, since everyone you meet on the internet is a closet murderer).
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:39:36-04:00
@GM, as an example, as of right now, we have 15 bottles of wine, 5 26's of crown royal (various kinds), two 26's of vodka, two and a half bottle of jager meister, two large bottles (not sure if 26 or 40) of Kalua especial (the high test stuff), and various other bottles of tequila, etc. Honestly, I think we're good. Also, there is a liquor store less than two minutes from my house. ;)
Mike Kabala 2016-04-05T14:43:12-04:00
Is it legal to bring a bottle of Climax Moonshine across international borders? The stuff is legal here in North Carolina.
@CB: I don't honestly know. Your best bet is to check it out before coming up, that way you don't risk loosing it/being turned away.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-05T14:48:57-04:00
@GM, Definitely need to check that out. If it were to get confiscated by Customs, they would sure have a great party at the airport.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:53:10-04:00
@CB, where you flying or driving... ;) a water bottle could hide it pretty well if driving. I can't see any reason why you couldn't bring it though. Canada has never been as tough about booze as the states was. Also, read this, it says nothing about any restriction on moonshine... http://canadaonline.about.com/od/customs/a/alcoholvisitor.htm
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T14:55:41-04:00
I've already got more booze than all of us will be able to go through in a week.... probably... ;)
Is that a challenge? *makes note to have the doctor check my liver*
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T14:57:25-04:00
since everyone you meet on the internet is a closet murderer
Uh oh. You found me out. I'll leave the axe and duct tape at home when I visit.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T14:59:03-04:00
@Geist, it wasn't meant to be... besides I'm a light weight now. 20 years ago I could have given you a run for your money though! Now most of friends either don't really drink, or are recovering alcoholics, so I don't often drink myself. Herbal refreshments though... ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T15:00:53-04:00
@BaKhan: when I get there I will have to go on a beer run.
And I'm fine sleeping on a fluffy reclining chair. Just give me access to a bathroom so that I can freshen up in the morning and I'll be good. I'll also contribute to any food I consume.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T15:02:26-04:00
If I knew how to make "special" brownies, I'd bring some to you. I was suppose to go to Washington state to sit in on a cooking class but never went because I was working the contract gig. I'll attend those one of these days.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T15:05:29-04:00
@Geist, probably best not to bring anything like that across the border, at all! Unless you want to get in trouble, its not worth it. And for what its worth, I can teach you how to make brownies while you're here if you would like, they work well in shortbread cookies as well. ;) Its actually super easy!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T15:09:52-04:00
I'd love that BaKhan! It would save me a trip to Washington and I loooovvvee short bread cookies. So delish with milk.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T15:13:51-04:00
I'll have to lay some shortbread recipies on you then! Have you ever had chocolate mint shortbread, or scottish shortbread? Soooo goood!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T15:24:31-04:00
Chocolate, no. Scottish, I think so. Willing to try both, either way.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-05T15:29:38-04:00
@BaKhan, thanks for the info. It looks encouraging.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-05T15:35:06-04:00
@CB, I am if nothing else an enabler... ;) Besides its been a long time since I've had moonshine! Last stuff I had, my dad and his friend made, and well after drinking that I was considered to be a man... ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-05T17:27:04-04:00
PoT, I live basically in Lincoln, Ne. But it would be nearly impossible for me to meet up with everyone, though, without hitching along with someone and carpooling up there. Even this way, I'm not entirely sure I'll be able to make it, just very hopeful.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-05T17:27:12-04:00
All this food talk looks delicious! Good thing I'm going to eat soon anyways.
All this talk is exciting and tiring. SO MUCH to read through! I'm torn between ecstatic for so much activity just like the old days and my crotchety-old-man-like annoyance at being thrown out of my comfort zone the single day it's impossible to even pretend to try to keep up with all this!
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-05T17:56:42-04:00
Everyone here who's in the Crate has submitted their addresses already, right?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-05T18:57:30-04:00
Next time they open the create, I think I have an idea to better my chances of getting in.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-05T18:57:39-04:00
I submitted mine.
So for the android beta testing, they email you to your normal email and everything, right? I don't think they've responded to me yet, which is too bad.
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That sucks, GM. We'll try to include you if possible. Just meet with BaKhan and share in his goodies and jollity. I love that jollity is a word!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-05T19:12:22-04:00
Maybe I'll take credit for my brother's entry, since it was mostly my idea. Wait, I'm already in. It doesn't make a difference.
You didn't get in, Geist?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-05T22:17:08-04:00
Just watched Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos Hands of Fate. I love that one! That movie is a true masterpiece!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T00:47:40-04:00
See, in the evening, I'm here all the time, just nothing else to do, but nobody else is ever on. I know how the European crowd felt now. (actually, I knew the whole time; I stayed up with them quite often and greeted them as they entered every night). Speaking of whom, TEP was on awhile back but hasn't checked back in since then. Shall I call a search party?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T00:52:48-04:00
I guess that means every night is AZANS by default...
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A guy I know had a great idea: pay some guys in central Africa to be your own private army! Just pay them like $100 a year and you can have your own sovereign army in another country! Have the picture of them ready for when people say "Yeah? You and what army?!". Just be like "This one! Yeah, that's right! I have a private army, b****!".
"See this guy? He's really good at making paper airplanes. He's the Air Force. This guy? He's a great swimmer; Navy right there! He is the Navy Seal! This guy has good eyes, so I made him the National Guard and he stays on watch most of the time."
Only problem is that you could never visit because it'd be in such a dangerous country. But you could have pictures of them with guns looking intimidating.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T05:02:16-04:00
Morning kittens. Winter has apparently come back and it is cold outside.
Have volunteered to work at a fancy foodie event in the city called "Taste of D.C.". Should be fun and I can partake of all the free grub and booze as well.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T09:03:17-04:00
Morning kittens. Had a great time playing trivia last night.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T09:07:24-04:00
@LZ, what is "the crate," and how do I get in?
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T09:10:56-04:00
Good morning kittens.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T09:13:22-04:00
@BaKhan: How is the puppy holding up?
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T09:21:48-04:00
Yeah, I'm not in the crate either...
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T09:22:28-04:00
@Geist, he's doing good! He's his usually happy, puppylike self!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T09:40:42-04:00
Good to know. I'm hoping to meet him in October.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T09:57:29-04:00
Yeah, have him cryogenically frozen just to make sure we can thaw him out and meet him in October. Take no risks!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T09:58:05-04:00
I really hope that you get to meet him too! He's doing his best, which is pretty awesome!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T09:59:31-04:00
@Zem, I am not turning my dog into a popsicle!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T09:59:44-04:00
or a pupsicle!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T10:01:54-04:00
Aaw, but there's a 100% guarantee we'd get to meet him! ;)
Maybe if all's not well and it turns out we won't meet him, maybe put him on display like they did with Lenin's body?
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T10:09:29-04:00
I've never understood why people want or need to see dead people. I think its a disservice to the person to have to be remembered as cold and grey, as opposed to how they were in life. When my dad passed away, they asked if I wanted to see the body. Gross! I didn't want to remember him like that, I didn't even want to remember what he looked like in the hospital prior to his passing. Thats not how I want to remember him, a man who was so full of life and such a vibrant character, cold and grey.
I know you're just joking Zem, but its a bit too soon for that, for me.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T10:21:51-04:00
We've been looking for a Chihuahua puppy. It's been over a year now since Scoobee Dew died. I am really surprised how hard it is to find one around here without paying hundreds of dollars to a professional breeder. Oh well, if we find one before October, it could put a wrinkle into our travel plans anyway.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T10:40:10-04:00
@CB, I think its because they are still such a popular breed. Keep looking! Even if you did find one before October, you could still have someone look after it for you, couldn't you? At any rate, best of luck! Those guys are so cute (even if they are little rat dogs...)! ;)
Nothing like waking up sick at 3am, and not being able to stay home due to needing to finish the payroll.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T11:45:49-04:00
@GM, sorry to hear that, hopefully you'll feel better as the day goes on! Good luck with your day!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T12:20:21-04:00
@GM: You and I must have eaten the same thing because I got really sick on my way to work. Had to stop off and use the subway bathroom. Still kinda pukey but I'm going to go to the food festival anyway. (Not much can keep me from a free event)
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T12:25:06-04:00
@Geist, I hope that you still have a good time today! Maybe all the activity will help you forget your tummy troubles? Here's hoping! ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T12:34:44-04:00
@BaKhan: Nothing drinking a little ginger ale won't cure.
I'm actually contemplating going to get a bottle of that when I go on lunch. Either that...or forgo lunch and finish this payroll then talk to my manager. Depending on how I'm feeling in the next 30-40min.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T12:58:26-04:00
You know, for people who are supposed to be incredibly smart, doctors can be really dumb sometimes.
Yeah...that they can. But most of the time, they do have fairly good advice.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T13:15:18-04:00
Indeed. I'm talking more about behind the scenes stuff. The problems are largely due to their refusal to read any announcements.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T13:15:53-04:00
@LZ: I blame it a little on greed. The doctors push medication that gives them a kickback every time they prescribe it.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T13:57:18-04:00
Well doctors are just people too. I have some first hand experience here. I don't know if it's the same in the states, but, once you get into medical school it's pretty hard to flunk out. Those that excel go onto specialize those that don't become general practitioners. Not always, but mostly. That's why most doctors don't seem very smart. They are really good at studying for tests not do good at retention. There's also a certain arrogance that seems to go as well. They probably feel like reading announcements is beneath them. It takes all kinds... ;)
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T14:01:02-04:00
Ok, here's an example. Doc orders a Hep A antibody workup to determine immune status. The result they got was "Nonreactive" so they decide to order a titer instead. Then they call, saying they can't find the titer option and asked why they didn't get a titer the first time. They also said that they hope ordering a titer will get them the answer they want. The thing is, nonreactive in this case means there was no detectable antibody, so the lab wouldn't have done a titer, because the titer is the highest dilution at which you get a reaction. Well, it's nonreactive, so it doesn't matter how many different ways you order it; the patient has no Hep A immunity.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T14:53:59-04:00
@LZ, lol! Yeah, do you ever get the feeling that some people say things and choose words to try and make themselves sound smarter than they are... ? Yeah... ;)
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T14:57:10-04:00
Merle Haggard is gone. 2016 is determined to take all the talented folks and leave us with nothing but reality stars.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T15:10:37-04:00
@BaKhan: all the freaking time!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T15:14:54-04:00
It felt like a terrible, inexpensive pile of caffeine and sugar kind of day, so I went to the starbucks-a-like in the campus union.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T15:19:21-04:00
Really? Merle Haggard now even? Well, at least it's not like january where each week there's a new person on the news. Soon you'll be saying Jagger or Osbourne won't be here, but we all know they're immortal. At least one of them is a vampire!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T15:21:32-04:00
I knew Rhett and Link would be really sad about Haggard. Turns out they put up a tweet about it with a picture of them with him in his trailer a few years ago just like I knew they would!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T15:42:53-04:00
The passing of another legend, the world is poorer for his passing for sure. I don't even care for country music, but I'm very familiar with Merles work. My dad was a huge fan. He will be missed.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T15:51:22-04:00
Yeah, I'm not big into country OR western (*gasp!*, I know!), but most everyone has at least heard of Merle, most have heard at least a song or two, and almost all of them really liked what they heard. Just too bad.
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Pretty soon here, even Randy Quaid will be gone, for REAL this time! He's been declared dead so many times now. Until then, use this to know whether or not he's actually gone this time: http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com/dead.nsf/qnames-nf/quaid+randy
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T16:24:27-04:00
@LZ, did you see my question earlier about what is "the crate" and how do I go about getting in?
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T16:36:13-04:00
What is this, the ACBADS? Surely someone can answer my question.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T16:42:13-04:00
... crickets ...
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-04-06T16:46:54-04:00
Can you believe they have just a thing a chocolate covered crickets? Ewww
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T16:51:52-04:00
SHOOT! I typed out a whole damn comment and accidentally hit "comments" instead of "post comment" YET AGAIN! *grumble*
It was the answer to all your questions, CB. Here goes again.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T16:56:55-04:00
@Geist, those have been available for a long time, and disgusting just as long! ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T16:57:25-04:00
Google has no clue what ACBADS, so I can't help you there.
I also don't know if you were serious about the Crate or if you made a joke and I missed it. That happens alot to me. But if you were asking what it is, I'll answer. Otherwise, don't bother with anything after this little dot here ---> .
The Crate was like a little testing community they opened up awhile back to receive and test and feedback on things they sent us, such as beta testing the android app. They also just asked for our addresses and promised a box of goodies, so we're either testing a new game/expansion as was once upon a time rumored or we'll be methodically assassinated by mailed explosive kittens. I hope it's the former.
We entered via twitter by submitting something cool about the game or kittens in general, and you can still look on facebook or twitter on the EK pages for some of their favorites, or even here: http://www.explodingkittens.com/theentries.php They had explodingkittens.com/thecrate but now that just says that it's closed. It used to have the rules and a description.
It's basically the Illuminati, but for kittens.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T16:57:54-04:00
Better than the honey-covered locusts Strong Belwas ate.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-04-06T16:59:56-04:00
@CB, I guess... but just cause they're smaller (crickets are smaller than locusts right?)... ;)
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T17:01:03-04:00
Thanks Zem. ACBADS is an acronym for "All Cheetah Butt All Day Show." I thought you would have caught that, since it's a mutation of AZANS.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T17:01:51-04:00
... and I guess I missed my chance of being in "the Crate." :-(
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T17:06:36-04:00
Dang it! I knew it looked like the AZANS acronym, but I was too involved answering your other question to think too much more into it! Aaw, sorry I missed it.
But hey, if you come here some weekends or nearly every evening/night, you can join my show, or perhaps I could star on yours. ;)
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And yeah, so far as we know, it's fully closed for now. Though I bet if you contacted Bella or something, being such a major member of the Corps, especially being so integral early on, it might be allowed due to extenuating circumstances, you never know. But probably just too late. Sorry you didn't see about it in time.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T17:54:59-04:00
Zem, Bella confirmed today that the packages will include expansion cards.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T18:00:39-04:00
Woohoo! When will those ship out? I feel like we've been told and I'm just too inept to remember enough numbers to constitute a date.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T19:01:45-04:00
Wait, did AZANS start and nobody told me?
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T19:51:06-04:00
Tomorrow.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T20:35:52-04:00
Doesn't matter. I'm having my own little Zem party right now. You're all invited, but by the time anyone could drive here, I'd be asleep and the party'd be over. It's not even a great party, it's just what I do normally anyways.
Lord Zombitten 2016-04-06T20:50:58-04:00
I am too. It involves Best Damn and Coupling.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T22:39:29-04:00
Ooh, Expansion Cards! I wonder if they'll include "Nothing but Cat Butt." where a player has to play with his cards face-down for a couple of moves.
Mike Kabala 2016-04-06T22:40:55-04:00
That's what I get for being MIA for months while I was looking for a job.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-04-06T22:42:11-04:00
This day is just... wonderful. Took SO much effort not to type something else after the fu- in wonderful. I'm legitimately surprised I have that much restraint left. It should have looked something like "wonderfu**f***f***f***f***f***f***ingf***erful".
My schedule for classes next year got really screwed up when I went to see an advisor, but we worked it out. Now, trying to enroll, I have 2 classes with only one option available; guess what? They overlap! Yippee! Not to mention one class that happens every single [beautiful] day; all 3 options? All take place during other classes that I can't reschedule because guess what else? They happen to only have one time I can take the class. Thankfully math I can take a night class with. All of the other options just happen to overlap with... you guessed it, classes I only have one option for time the class is.
And I can't see an advisor tomorrow because of a near tuesday-esque schedule. I'm already late for enrollment and I have to wait until friday to get this mess worked out.
I'd love to go to Gen Con this year PoT but between my trip to Orlando and Canada, I will be tapped out as far as spending money is concerned. I'm still trying to save up for a house to purchase next year.
@GM, the best way to deal with parallel parking is practice! Its actually quite easy once you learn the trick of it, and it makes parking downtown much easier. If you ever want to practice, let me know!
@LZ, I'll let you know about the snow cone maker. I found one at bed, bath and beyond that has good rating for under $40, so I'll probably just pick one up anyways... ;)
Zem, BaKhan said something about needing to get a snow cone machine in order to make a particular treat. I mentioned that I have one so that he would know that I can bring it so he doesn't have to worry about purchasing one himself.
Oh, that's not bad
@Geist, those dates would work out just fine, and you are more than welcome to stay as long as you would like! Seriously, we have lots of space. Just the two of us and 3400 square feet above ground, plus another 2200 or so in the basement.
@LZ, basically we just need to make "snow", the real stuff is neither dependable, nor safe for consumption... What you do is heat up the syrup to near boiling, basically the beginning stages of candy, then you ladel it out onto the snow, take a popsicle stick and wrap the ice cooled syrup around it and enjoy, it is awesome!
@BaKhan: And now I know what dates to put when I purchase my ticket. I'll be purchasing it in June since I'll be getting an extra check that month.
BaKhan, I was thinking that's what it would be. I've had a similar thing, except we used molasses instead of maple syrup. It's something the pioneers did.
And holy cow, your house is huge! Is there a room the wife and I can crash in?
I'm willing to crash on the couch if all the rooms are taken up by couples.
@PoT, I would love to go to Gen Con, its on my too do list for sure. I just can't do it this year, the dollar (Canadian) sucks right now, and on top of that we're broke. Too much spending last year, vet bills for the dog, and hours roll backs at my work... Thats why having you guys come up here works out great for me! The cost to host you guys would be almost nothing, just the cost of food, which I can handle. I've already got more booze than all of us will be able to go through in a week.... probably... ;)
Looks like we need to add a page on KittenCorps,com devoted to KittenCon 1,
@BaKhan: You may be underestimating the power of the Geist.
I've got two spare bedrooms fully set up (one may already be taken), two other rooms I can set up inflateable beds in, a pull out lazyboy queen sized bed in our "sun room", and then numerous couches and reclinable chairs, etc. Also, if people wanted more privacy there are numerous motels and hotels close to my house (5 mins) that are pretty afordable as well. I don't know what the best way to sort out who stays where is, but probably first come first served so to speak. There are two full baths one up and one down, and a half bath on the main floor, so that part shouldn't be an issue.
I would love to be able to offer space...but living with my parents and sister, they would frown on it(you know, since everyone you meet on the internet is a closet murderer).
@GM, as an example, as of right now, we have 15 bottles of wine, 5 26's of crown royal (various kinds), two 26's of vodka, two and a half bottle of jager meister, two large bottles (not sure if 26 or 40) of Kalua especial (the high test stuff), and various other bottles of tequila, etc. Honestly, I think we're good. Also, there is a liquor store less than two minutes from my house. ;)
Is it legal to bring a bottle of Climax Moonshine across international borders? The stuff is legal here in North Carolina.
@CB: I don't honestly know. Your best bet is to check it out before coming up, that way you don't risk loosing it/being turned away.
@GM, Definitely need to check that out. If it were to get confiscated by Customs, they would sure have a great party at the airport.
@CB, where you flying or driving... ;) a water bottle could hide it pretty well if driving. I can't see any reason why you couldn't bring it though. Canada has never been as tough about booze as the states was. Also, read this, it says nothing about any restriction on moonshine... http://canadaonline.about.com/od/customs/a/alcoholvisitor.htm
I've already got more booze than all of us will be able to go through in a week.... probably... ;)
Is that a challenge? *makes note to have the doctor check my liver*
since everyone you meet on the internet is a closet murderer
Uh oh. You found me out. I'll leave the axe and duct tape at home when I visit.
@Geist, it wasn't meant to be... besides I'm a light weight now. 20 years ago I could have given you a run for your money though! Now most of friends either don't really drink, or are recovering alcoholics, so I don't often drink myself. Herbal refreshments though... ;)
@BaKhan: when I get there I will have to go on a beer run.
And I'm fine sleeping on a fluffy reclining chair. Just give me access to a bathroom so that I can freshen up in the morning and I'll be good. I'll also contribute to any food I consume.
If I knew how to make "special" brownies, I'd bring some to you. I was suppose to go to Washington state to sit in on a cooking class but never went because I was working the contract gig. I'll attend those one of these days.
@Geist, probably best not to bring anything like that across the border, at all! Unless you want to get in trouble, its not worth it. And for what its worth, I can teach you how to make brownies while you're here if you would like, they work well in shortbread cookies as well. ;) Its actually super easy!
I'd love that BaKhan! It would save me a trip to Washington and I loooovvvee short bread cookies. So delish with milk.
I'll have to lay some shortbread recipies on you then! Have you ever had chocolate mint shortbread, or scottish shortbread? Soooo goood!
Chocolate, no. Scottish, I think so. Willing to try both, either way.
@BaKhan, thanks for the info. It looks encouraging.
@CB, I am if nothing else an enabler... ;) Besides its been a long time since I've had moonshine! Last stuff I had, my dad and his friend made, and well after drinking that I was considered to be a man... ;)
PoT, I live basically in Lincoln, Ne. But it would be nearly impossible for me to meet up with everyone, though, without hitching along with someone and carpooling up there. Even this way, I'm not entirely sure I'll be able to make it, just very hopeful.
All this food talk looks delicious! Good thing I'm going to eat soon anyways.
All this talk is exciting and tiring. SO MUCH to read through! I'm torn between ecstatic for so much activity just like the old days and my crotchety-old-man-like annoyance at being thrown out of my comfort zone the single day it's impossible to even pretend to try to keep up with all this!
Everyone here who's in the Crate has submitted their addresses already, right?
I'm not part of the crate. T.T
I'm sure you'll get in next time
Next time they open the create, I think I have an idea to better my chances of getting in.
I submitted mine.
So for the android beta testing, they email you to your normal email and everything, right? I don't think they've responded to me yet, which is too bad.
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That sucks, GM. We'll try to include you if possible. Just meet with BaKhan and share in his goodies and jollity. I love that jollity is a word!
Maybe I'll take credit for my brother's entry, since it was mostly my idea. Wait, I'm already in. It doesn't make a difference.
You didn't get in, Geist?
Just watched Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos Hands of Fate. I love that one! That movie is a true masterpiece!
See, in the evening, I'm here all the time, just nothing else to do, but nobody else is ever on. I know how the European crowd felt now. (actually, I knew the whole time; I stayed up with them quite often and greeted them as they entered every night). Speaking of whom, TEP was on awhile back but hasn't checked back in since then. Shall I call a search party?
I guess that means every night is AZANS by default...
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A guy I know had a great idea: pay some guys in central Africa to be your own private army! Just pay them like $100 a year and you can have your own sovereign army in another country! Have the picture of them ready for when people say "Yeah? You and what army?!". Just be like "This one! Yeah, that's right! I have a private army, b****!".
"See this guy? He's really good at making paper airplanes. He's the Air Force. This guy? He's a great swimmer; Navy right there! He is the Navy Seal! This guy has good eyes, so I made him the National Guard and he stays on watch most of the time."
Only problem is that you could never visit because it'd be in such a dangerous country. But you could have pictures of them with guns looking intimidating.
Morning kittens. Winter has apparently come back and it is cold outside.
Have volunteered to work at a fancy foodie event in the city called "Taste of D.C.". Should be fun and I can partake of all the free grub and booze as well.
Morning kittens. Had a great time playing trivia last night.
@LZ, what is "the crate," and how do I get in?
Good morning kittens.
@BaKhan: How is the puppy holding up?
Yeah, I'm not in the crate either...
@Geist, he's doing good! He's his usually happy, puppylike self!
Good to know. I'm hoping to meet him in October.
Yeah, have him cryogenically frozen just to make sure we can thaw him out and meet him in October. Take no risks!
I really hope that you get to meet him too! He's doing his best, which is pretty awesome!
@Zem, I am not turning my dog into a popsicle!
or a pupsicle!
Aaw, but there's a 100% guarantee we'd get to meet him! ;)
Maybe if all's not well and it turns out we won't meet him, maybe put him on display like they did with Lenin's body?
I've never understood why people want or need to see dead people. I think its a disservice to the person to have to be remembered as cold and grey, as opposed to how they were in life. When my dad passed away, they asked if I wanted to see the body. Gross! I didn't want to remember him like that, I didn't even want to remember what he looked like in the hospital prior to his passing. Thats not how I want to remember him, a man who was so full of life and such a vibrant character, cold and grey.
I know you're just joking Zem, but its a bit too soon for that, for me.
We've been looking for a Chihuahua puppy. It's been over a year now since Scoobee Dew died. I am really surprised how hard it is to find one around here without paying hundreds of dollars to a professional breeder. Oh well, if we find one before October, it could put a wrinkle into our travel plans anyway.
@CB, I think its because they are still such a popular breed. Keep looking! Even if you did find one before October, you could still have someone look after it for you, couldn't you? At any rate, best of luck! Those guys are so cute (even if they are little rat dogs...)! ;)
Morning kittens.
Nothing like waking up sick at 3am, and not being able to stay home due to needing to finish the payroll.
@GM, sorry to hear that, hopefully you'll feel better as the day goes on! Good luck with your day!
@GM: You and I must have eaten the same thing because I got really sick on my way to work. Had to stop off and use the subway bathroom. Still kinda pukey but I'm going to go to the food festival anyway. (Not much can keep me from a free event)
@Geist, I hope that you still have a good time today! Maybe all the activity will help you forget your tummy troubles? Here's hoping! ;)
@BaKhan: Nothing drinking a little ginger ale won't cure.
I'm actually contemplating going to get a bottle of that when I go on lunch. Either that...or forgo lunch and finish this payroll then talk to my manager. Depending on how I'm feeling in the next 30-40min.
You know, for people who are supposed to be incredibly smart, doctors can be really dumb sometimes.
Yeah...that they can. But most of the time, they do have fairly good advice.
Indeed. I'm talking more about behind the scenes stuff. The problems are largely due to their refusal to read any announcements.
@LZ: I blame it a little on greed. The doctors push medication that gives them a kickback every time they prescribe it.
Well doctors are just people too. I have some first hand experience here. I don't know if it's the same in the states, but, once you get into medical school it's pretty hard to flunk out. Those that excel go onto specialize those that don't become general practitioners. Not always, but mostly. That's why most doctors don't seem very smart. They are really good at studying for tests not do good at retention. There's also a certain arrogance that seems to go as well. They probably feel like reading announcements is beneath them. It takes all kinds... ;)
Ok, here's an example. Doc orders a Hep A antibody workup to determine immune status. The result they got was "Nonreactive" so they decide to order a titer instead. Then they call, saying they can't find the titer option and asked why they didn't get a titer the first time. They also said that they hope ordering a titer will get them the answer they want. The thing is, nonreactive in this case means there was no detectable antibody, so the lab wouldn't have done a titer, because the titer is the highest dilution at which you get a reaction. Well, it's nonreactive, so it doesn't matter how many different ways you order it; the patient has no Hep A immunity.
@LZ, lol! Yeah, do you ever get the feeling that some people say things and choose words to try and make themselves sound smarter than they are... ? Yeah... ;)
Merle Haggard is gone. 2016 is determined to take all the talented folks and leave us with nothing but reality stars.
@BaKhan: all the freaking time!
It felt like a terrible, inexpensive pile of caffeine and sugar kind of day, so I went to the starbucks-a-like in the campus union.
Really? Merle Haggard now even? Well, at least it's not like january where each week there's a new person on the news. Soon you'll be saying Jagger or Osbourne won't be here, but we all know they're immortal. At least one of them is a vampire!
I knew Rhett and Link would be really sad about Haggard. Turns out they put up a tweet about it with a picture of them with him in his trailer a few years ago just like I knew they would!
The passing of another legend, the world is poorer for his passing for sure. I don't even care for country music, but I'm very familiar with Merles work. My dad was a huge fan. He will be missed.
Yeah, I'm not big into country OR western (*gasp!*, I know!), but most everyone has at least heard of Merle, most have heard at least a song or two, and almost all of them really liked what they heard. Just too bad.
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Pretty soon here, even Randy Quaid will be gone, for REAL this time! He's been declared dead so many times now. Until then, use this to know whether or not he's actually gone this time: http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com/dead.nsf/qnames-nf/quaid+randy
@LZ, did you see my question earlier about what is "the crate" and how do I go about getting in?
What is this, the ACBADS? Surely someone can answer my question.
... crickets ...
Can you believe they have just a thing a chocolate covered crickets? Ewww
SHOOT! I typed out a whole damn comment and accidentally hit "comments" instead of "post comment" YET AGAIN! *grumble*
It was the answer to all your questions, CB. Here goes again.
@Geist, those have been available for a long time, and disgusting just as long! ;)
Google has no clue what ACBADS, so I can't help you there.
I also don't know if you were serious about the Crate or if you made a joke and I missed it. That happens alot to me. But if you were asking what it is, I'll answer. Otherwise, don't bother with anything after this little dot here ---> .
The Crate was like a little testing community they opened up awhile back to receive and test and feedback on things they sent us, such as beta testing the android app. They also just asked for our addresses and promised a box of goodies, so we're either testing a new game/expansion as was once upon a time rumored or we'll be methodically assassinated by mailed explosive kittens. I hope it's the former.
We entered via twitter by submitting something cool about the game or kittens in general, and you can still look on facebook or twitter on the EK pages for some of their favorites, or even here: http://www.explodingkittens.com/theentries.php
They had explodingkittens.com/thecrate but now that just says that it's closed. It used to have the rules and a description.
It's basically the Illuminati, but for kittens.
Better than the honey-covered locusts Strong Belwas ate.
@CB, I guess... but just cause they're smaller (crickets are smaller than locusts right?)... ;)
Thanks Zem. ACBADS is an acronym for "All Cheetah Butt All Day Show." I thought you would have caught that, since it's a mutation of AZANS.
... and I guess I missed my chance of being in "the Crate." :-(
Dang it! I knew it looked like the AZANS acronym, but I was too involved answering your other question to think too much more into it! Aaw, sorry I missed it.
But hey, if you come here some weekends or nearly every evening/night, you can join my show, or perhaps I could star on yours. ;)
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And yeah, so far as we know, it's fully closed for now. Though I bet if you contacted Bella or something, being such a major member of the Corps, especially being so integral early on, it might be allowed due to extenuating circumstances, you never know. But probably just too late. Sorry you didn't see about it in time.
Zem, Bella confirmed today that the packages will include expansion cards.
Woohoo! When will those ship out? I feel like we've been told and I'm just too inept to remember enough numbers to constitute a date.
Wait, did AZANS start and nobody told me?
Tomorrow.
Doesn't matter. I'm having my own little Zem party right now. You're all invited, but by the time anyone could drive here, I'd be asleep and the party'd be over. It's not even a great party, it's just what I do normally anyways.
I am too. It involves Best Damn and Coupling.
Ooh, Expansion Cards! I wonder if they'll include "Nothing but Cat Butt." where a player has to play with his cards face-down for a couple of moves.
That's what I get for being MIA for months while I was looking for a job.
This day is just... wonderful. Took SO much effort not to type something else after the fu- in wonderful. I'm legitimately surprised I have that much restraint left. It should have looked something like "wonderfu**f***f***f***f***f***f***ingf***erful".
My schedule for classes next year got really screwed up when I went to see an advisor, but we worked it out. Now, trying to enroll, I have 2 classes with only one option available; guess what? They overlap! Yippee! Not to mention one class that happens every single [beautiful] day; all 3 options? All take place during other classes that I can't reschedule because guess what else? They happen to only have one time I can take the class. Thankfully math I can take a night class with. All of the other options just happen to overlap with... you guessed it, classes I only have one option for time the class is.
And I can't see an advisor tomorrow because of a near tuesday-esque schedule. I'm already late for enrollment and I have to wait until friday to get this mess worked out.