just ignore and let this one die

Yep!

LOL - it would probably have had to be really tacky to offend most of this crowd, but thank you for your consideration of us.



OMG - I am so glad it wasn't worse.




Well............... after seeing Mac's pic, I think I have to agree wtih Amara on this one.

Oooh Rope play

/me gets excited

Where has Raymond got to? I haven't seen him in ages.

Oh, no! Sorry about that, Brenda.

That was one hellacious storm here in the DC area. I kept waiting for the power to go out, which usually happens with the slightest rumble of thunder or flash of lightning. Fortunately, this time around we were OK.

We were under a tornado watch, too....heh.. I was watching "Twister" at the time... (/me hopes no one was hit by a tornado last night...)

He has been lurking at this site:

http://www.habitrail.com/ovo/eng/index.php

Pep, your stepfather sounds like he is/was a fascinating fellow! And what a lovely wedding gift.

I'm quoting this again just because it is so lovely. Thank you, Pep!

@Brenda *happy dance*!


@Cee:
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I am delighted to be able to pass on the wisdom of my stepfather-in-law (missed the "in-law" bit initially) who is probably even now chuckling to himself in the great Second Life in the sky that his words have reached a wider audience.

Pep (All I have to do now is convince my wife she should adhere to the philosophy)

Sometimes RL is stranger than SL:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/24/odd.names/index.html

And we thought people created some strange names here.

[whimpering grief] thank you all for your kindness to me, and understanding about my over-the-top draw to cats and their plights. it's so easy for me to fall in love with a cat. all it takes is a glance in their direction, and my heart fills with meow shaped hairballs. as such, any loss is devastating.

i sincerely hope Tod's Siamese kitten is healthy. and i feel for everyone here who has lost a beloved pet. my heart just sank deeper and deeper as i read each memory. they become our children, convert a house in to a home, and become the vibrant spirit that brings that home to life. and we are lucky to have been gifted even one moment with their presence. [/whimpering grief]

I have a question: a long time ago in Lusk's Nest -there was a dance floor. It was a little difficult to get to and i recall it was red... Any clues? I searched all over for it recently and never found it.

OK, I've got one for you.

One time when I was reviewing essays of admitted students, I came across someone whose first name was:



Parentheses.

In the essay, the student, of course, made a point of discussing his name. He said his parents wanted to give him and his sister unusual names. And his sister's name?



Silvia


Sheesh.

on the lighter side of life, i do have good news. yesterday, before my day took a bad turn, by happenchance i bumped in to an old client i dealt with while working in the construction business. this fellow had written me a letter of recommendation upon my departure from said job, and it is either the 1st or 2nd one that i stack in the pile of my resume package, because it is so complimentary. i waved hello, and he waved me over in effort to chat. i was feeling peppy, and genuinely glad to see him, so i bipped over and said hello.

ex-client did not know i was actively seeking other employment, but was excited to tell me he has a friend who is an attorney who is seeking a new legal secretary of some sort, and apparantly i would be perfect for the job. friend is going to contact his attorney friend and recommend me, and i am to then follow up on Friday with a phone call and resume package delivery.

so just randomly, this sort of falls in to my lap. i don't know the first thing about the law, but apparantly i will learn quickly. LOL i don't particularly believe i qualify for the position, but there isn't tons of quality employees around here to pick from that don't already have an amazing job, so maybe i'll just get lucky! i sure would relish the challenge! i need to find that "last job", and while it won't have me in an occupation that assists in the development of children (which is what i prefer), it certainly has potential and tons and tons of fascinating aspects that i'm sure i can become passionate about.

so, it didn't seem so wonderful last night when i was wallowing in a heap of self pity, but this morning i am seeing things more clearly, recognizing reality and practicality once again, and finding this idea to be very interesting.

i still need to advise my MIL of Sierra's status, but to be honest, i think i am going to lie. she REALLY wanted a female and was pretty confident she did not want a male, AND she wanted an older cat and not one who was under 2 years old. so i think i will tell her that Sierra did not meet her criteria and that he has been adopted by a wonderful Father who will love and cherish him.

ok, so enough about me. today i have much to do, and don't particularly feel jovial and playful, so i probably won't be around tons. thank you for your shoulders and ears, and compassion.

i hope Rioko's mom is okay. i couldn't find an update in my scanning, so i just wanted to also wish her well and her mom a speedy recovery. Also, Joseph's dad ~ i haven't seen anything for days, so i hope things are heading in a positive direction for him as well.

ciao for now.

3Ring, we are here for you, lady!



Great news on meeting up with the ex-client! And I am sure Trout could give you some pointers re: legalese.

Joseph's dad is doing much better, so much so that Joseph has moved out and is back at home in his own digs.

And Rioko's mom is doing better, too. Rio's been playing SL on her mom's souped up PC.

:BUMP:

Dangerously close to page 2. You all can thank me later, now I’m off to my 2pm staff meeting.

Conan,
Ray is around from time to time. He went to play RL more. He does pop in when he can.


Hey everyone.. I will be hit and miss today likely. I don't know him well yet but I am pretty sure that is Pep's fault!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcUxwpOQ_A

/me wonders if he has found his niche in the thread . . .

Pep (If I am going to get blamed anyway I might as well make the most of it)

Thankies sooooo much

OMG, I love Beaker!!!

/me gets out the nets to keep Mac here...or Damien, where are all those nifty rope tricks you picked up?

Hey- is your IM set up? Trying to contact you

Just think of the fun he could have with his signature. Stuff like: (Smith). "What do you mean? That IS my full name!"

LOL. I can only hope he's found some way to enjoy it over the years.