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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Aug 23, 2010 13:49:05 GMT -5
Today's list, because if I don't make a list, how can I prove I slayed the usefuls, and if I don't slay the usefuls, what good am I and how can I prove I exist? (Assume usual weekday early morning routine) Put on nice clothes including my teal Goddess Formerly Known as Princess shirt (which I had not been wearing due to snotty remarks from teenage shop clerks ), earrings in all holes and my favorite goddess pendant, and walked to the market and back. Changed into comfy sloppy hot-weather stay-at-home clothes after, but still... Boiled out the teakettle with vinegar-water Cleaned the family tea thermos with dishwasher soap Restrung two suncatchers from my studio windows and moved a few other things around in there (I'm rearranging and redecorating again ) Worked on my corkboard project some more: Sanded down the wood putty I put in the screwholes last night, and sanded the rest of the frame Put a coat of black paint all over the frame, remembering to put masking tape along the inside edge so I won't get too much paint on the cork. Tomorrow or Wednesday I will sponge-paint over the black with teal and purple and then seal it with clear finish. Ran monthly AdAware full scan, which, counting updating time, takes anywhere from two to two-and-a-half hours, so I have to wait until Certain People are away and can't be inconvenienced by the lack of internets. I run the smart scan weekly; that only takes ten or fifteen minutes not counting updating. It's lunchtime, then I'll check the list and see what else needs done. Where did the morning go? Anne,
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Post by Sue on Aug 23, 2010 14:23:49 GMT -5
Happy Birthday, be!
Happy First Day, Rachael!
Impressive list, Anne.
I"m still not getting started until about noon. I"m still blaming it on post-surgery, but I think I'll need to give up that excuse soon.
Knew exactly what project I wanted to undertake today and have not yet started it -- boo! I'm clearly avoiding it because I'm cleaning out drawers and organizing in rooms that are already in decent condition.
Sara -- no clue about refrigerated stuff. Has it actually warmed up inside? If the food has stayed mostly cold I'd only toss the most susceptible stuff like eggs and lunchmeat. Milk would smell bad if it went sour.
Jarred pickles, jelly, butter, etc sit out a lot anyway and I'll be they haven't gone bad. Maybe toss the mayo but I'll bet other condiments are okay for now. What about getting a large cooler full of ice and stashing stuff there until the electricity comes back on?
Oh, yeah and, Yes, it is a MOST excellent thing that your DVR caught Leverage.
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Aug 23, 2010 14:32:46 GMT -5
Since I was too sleepy last night to put up a satellite pic and map link to the beach concert venue, here 'tiz. Julia, having a very Mondayish day.
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Post by Karen on Aug 23, 2010 14:39:05 GMT -5
So, the power's been out in Arlington since 10 p.m. last night (thank you electricity gods for at least waiting until after Leverage). I haven't opened my refrigerator at all since then, but I'm starting to wonder how long I can give it before I have to seriously consider chucking all of the perishables. Thoughts? 24 hours is the benchmark, I believe. Although some stuff you can keep - like Sue said, pickles, water (doh!), mustard, vinegars and most condiments. Even mayo should be ok, since it's pasteurized to death and only really goes bad after being mixed with possible bacteria laden foods. Or, so I've read.
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Post by Karen on Aug 23, 2010 14:40:20 GMT -5
Oooo....I googled the course. It’s built upon a former quarry and resembles a moon crater, as one official called it, from high above.
“It’s like the first couple of holes you’re staring off into space,” said William Miller, 21, of Venetia, Pa., upon completing a practice round Sunday. Took last year's champion to play a round on Sunday. Very cool. Thanks for the head's up on this. It's also got an unobstructed water-view of the southern Olympics; probably the most distracting visual possible. I keep wondering how the steepness of the course and the presence of an all-caps VIEW is going to effect play. Julia, because it makes Pebble Beach look sort of flat and plain. Seriously. I can't imagine walking the course. Those poor caddies!
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Post by Sara on Aug 23, 2010 14:57:14 GMT -5
Yoshi has put on the kind of jazz music one normally hears while on hold, in a dentist's waiting room, or while watching the Weather Channel. Shoot. Me. Now.
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Post by Sue on Aug 23, 2010 15:36:22 GMT -5
Yoshi has put on the kind of jazz music one normally hears while on hold, in a dentist's waiting room, or while watching the Weather Channel. Shoot. Me. Now. And just exactly what is wrong with Weather Channel music I ask you? ;D Or watching the weather channel for that matter? Of course, watching the weather channel for its music might be a stretch.
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Post by Sara on Aug 23, 2010 15:53:45 GMT -5
Yoshi has put on the kind of jazz music one normally hears while on hold, in a dentist's waiting room, or while watching the Weather Channel. Shoot. Me. Now. And just exactly what is wrong with Weather Channel music I ask you? ;D Or watching the weather channel for that matter? Of course, watching the weather channel for its music might be a stretch. Other than the part where it makes me remove my eardrums with a spork? Absolutely nothing. But it's not all TWC music—just what they play when they're doing their run through of radar maps for every area of the country. But, of course, this is just my personal reaction. Yoshi obviously enjoys it, and I still like him just the same as I did before he switched it on. My father listens to a lot of smooth jazz as well. So if someone happens to dig the genre, more power to them—it just happens to be, to my brain, the musical equivalent of nails on a chalkboard.
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Post by Sue on Aug 23, 2010 16:19:20 GMT -5
And just exactly what is wrong with Weather Channel music I ask you? ;D Or watching the weather channel for that matter? Of course, watching the weather channel for its music might be a stretch. Other than the part where it makes me remove my eardrums with a spork? Absolutely nothing. But it's not all TWC music—just what they play when they're doing their run through of radar maps for every area of the country. But, of course, this is just my personal reaction. Yoshi obviously enjoys it, and I still like him just the same as I did before he switched it on. My father listens to a lot of smooth jazz as well. So if someone happens to dig the genre, more power to them—it just happens to be, to my brain, the musical equivalent of nails on a chalkboard. I was just pulling your chain.
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Post by Sue on Aug 23, 2010 16:21:43 GMT -5
Other than the part where it makes me remove my eardrums with a spork? Absolutely nothing. But it's not all TWC music—just what they play when they're doing their run through of radar maps for every area of the country. But, of course, this is just my personal reaction. Yoshi obviously enjoys it, and I still like him just the same as I did before he switched it on. My father listens to a lot of smooth jazz as well. So if someone happens to dig the genre, more power to them—it just happens to be, to my brain, the musical equivalent of nails on a chalkboard. I was just pulling your chain. Here is a picture to go with the music. [Then scroll down to the second pic to cleanse your palate.] LOLA -- you will want to click this link also.
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Post by SpringSummers on Aug 23, 2010 18:03:58 GMT -5
[/size][/center] For you... [/quote] Wow. I cannot improve upon this collection, especially that jaw-dropping second pic. So anyhow - happy birthday be!!
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Post by SpringSummers on Aug 23, 2010 18:05:40 GMT -5
Only three inches? Actually - this sounds fun. I hope it works out for him.
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Post by SpringSummers on Aug 23, 2010 18:07:57 GMT -5
I'm sitting in my office, on my official first day as an Assistant Professor. Weird. So very weird. I remember feeling that way the first job I had that was truly . . . grown up, if you know what I mean. My own, good size office, considerable responsiblity, etc. It was weird, but a good weird. Then it stopped being weird for the most part. Sometimes, it still strikes me.
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Post by SpringSummers on Aug 23, 2010 18:09:57 GMT -5
The write up of the show actually sounds like it has promise ala Eureka or Warehouse 13. The show is titled Three Inches? The jokes practically write themselves... I know! But I say we write them anyhow. I mean - I know if I start doing reviews of this, I'm gonna have to. It's required!!
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Post by SpringSummers on Aug 23, 2010 18:13:41 GMT -5
So, the power's been out in Arlington since 10 p.m. last night (thank you electricity gods for at least waiting until after Leverage). I haven't opened my refrigerator at all since then, but I'm starting to wonder how long I can give it before I have to seriously consider chucking all of the perishables. Thoughts? If you haven't opened it, I think you'll be good for at least a day, though - how hot has it been in the apartment? And definitely, give everything a good smell test before you use it - and consider going ahead and cooking any touchy perishables - you know, boil the eggs, cook the chicken, etc, to warm up later. That way they don't sit any longer than they already have in their raw state, since even in the fridge, they continue to age.
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