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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Feb 15, 2012 17:08:53 GMT -5
Ogh. Well, now we know where The Smell is coming from - there's a broken outflow pipe under the house, right under my studio, to be exact. It's coming from the kitchen, which is why it seemed to be connected to the dishwasher. We had scheduled a plumber, who was supposed to arrive between 1 and 3PM. It started raining around 12:30. The Husband was supposed to arrive before 1PM. The plumber was fifteen minutes early, and the Husband was half an hour late, and I got to entertain the plumber (don't even go there), which mostly consisted of showing him the access to the space under the house, which is a rather small vent. However, he was able to spot the broken pipe immediately upon crawling under the house, which meant he didn't charge us for today's visit. Since he'd given us an estimate of $250 if he needed to use his fancy electronic leak detector, that wasn't too bad. The plumber is coming back on Friday to fix it; it may take a few hours, or it may take all day and require digging under the foundation; he won't know until he gets in there. Which also affects the cost; he gave us an estimate with ranges. Until then, we are requested not to run water into the kitchen drains or use the dishwasher, or the washing machine, which drains out the same way. So it'll be takeout and Lean Cuisines, paper plates, slop buckets and dishpans until further notice. The tree in the corner outside my studio and the kitchen windows will also have to be removed this year before it causes more problems, but the Husband says he can do that. Tell me again why I wanted to become a landowner? Also, tired. And... after I asked and begged and pleaded for everybody to put their dirty tea mugs and silverware in the dishpan instead of in the dishwasher, after I washed everything by hand and carried the rinse water to the deck because the slop bucket was almost full, after all that... the Younger Daughter put her mug in the dishwasher. I had to run more water so I could wash it. Why do I even try? Why? It's going to be a very long couple of days...
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Post by beccaelizabeth on Feb 15, 2012 23:33:18 GMT -5
I have hiccups again. I didn't have hiccups all the time in between posts but I have been hiccuping between Princess Leia leading them down to the garbage place and Obi Wan's sacrifice and it doesn't appear to be stopping.
It has been ages since I watched Star Wars. ... when did everyone get so young that's just so weird.
also, I remember this film being much better. The good bits version in my head chops ages out of it. Apparently I've never watched the DVDs I own of the other two films. They're still in the plastic. It must be very ages since I watched any of these. I worried they wouldn't be as good. No, wait, I'd just watched the redone versions and then there was Phantom Menace, I had fairly strong evidence they wouldn't be as good. I hope the DVDs at least work, they're a tad bit old to be taking back now, and I doubt the same things are still available, he keeps hiding his work.
Luke and the stuff about the force annoy me more than they used to. Something that works if you stop thinking just doesn't seem such a great idea any more. Han and Leia still rock though.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Feb 16, 2012 8:30:06 GMT -5
And... Last night Aged Mum called around 9PM. She's usually in bed by 9PM, but she had to wait until Caregiver Y left.
Caregiver Y, she says, has got to go. Y's latest: Noticing that Aged Mum had a doctor's appointment on the calendar and announcing to AM that Y would be taking that day off, and informing AM that she should hire a housekeeper. Apparently the light housekeeping guaranteed by the agency is no longer on Y's list either. Y then took off as soon as Caregiver B arrived, leaving AM halfway ready for bed.
I suggested that since AM can't speak freely in front of Y, that AM call the agency and leave a message on their voicemail with a good time to call back.
All this is made even sadder by the fact that Y was originally the best of AM's caregivers; she was there when my dad died and was a tower of strength. But no more.
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 16, 2012 10:03:19 GMT -5
I am at the pub and I have hiccups. I've only had a quarter pint of lemonade so I feel this is unfair. Nobody else is at the pub for at least half an hour because this is the latest the bus gets here. I thought I had missed the bus actually, but there was another bus. I shall have to study carefully to find when the actual last bus is meant to be. Tonight the Norwich Science Fiction Group is playing the Colony Game. I asked: What would you bring to an alien planet?It is an alien planet that looks a lot like Britain, especially the University of East Anglia. Because even my flights of fancy have a British budget. My characters bring a year of freeze dried food, a selection of guns (illegal, for cosplaying SG1) swords (vaguely legal, for cosplaying Highlander), first aid equipment, survey and cartography stuff, and whatever an astrophysicist could fit in the back of his car. Also hard drives containing all the classics of Earth culture, ie, fantasy and science fiction film and TV since Star Trek onwards. Once they arrive on the other planet, with convenient UEA shaped Lost City, it may well be hard to get some of them to budge again, seeing as they've brought enough video for their usual viewing schedule. So, explore Lost City by day, except for weekends, and SF marathons by night. As you may guess, this is not an official expedition. But I was trying to think of people who would be mad enough to be the first to ever step through a Stargate, and I didn't think the military would be top of the list. What about you? When colonising an alien planet, what would you consider indispensible? ... something that was not freeze dried, is very swiftly my lots answer... What would I bring with me? Assuming no limits on space and weight, lots of --diverse people --first aid supplies and medicine --all manner of tools - the very basic stuff that is mechanical rather than electrical --seeds --enough food for the first year --clothes of all sorts --cleaning supplies --water for the first year --my dog --books --a couple of pictures --drawing and writing supplies And I'm ready!!
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 20:39:21 GMT -5
Project Runway night! Woot!
So, who's up for watching and designing tonight?
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 16, 2012 20:50:08 GMT -5
Project Runway night! Woot! So, who's up for watching and designing tonight? Me! I will. Roxanne should be with me this week, and possibly her older sis.
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 20:52:57 GMT -5
And... Last night Aged Mum called around 9PM. She's usually in bed by 9PM, but she had to wait until Caregiver Y left. Caregiver Y, she says, has got to go. Y's latest: Noticing that Aged Mum had a doctor's appointment on the calendar and announcing to AM that Y would be taking that day off, and informing AM that she should hire a housekeeper. Apparently the light housekeeping guaranteed by the agency is no longer on Y's list either. Y then took off as soon as Caregiver B arrived, leaving AM halfway ready for bed. I suggested that since AM can't speak freely in front of Y, that AM call the agency and leave a message on their voicemail with a good time to call back. All this is made even sadder by the fact that Y was originally the best of AM's caregivers; she was there when my dad died and was a tower of strength. But no more. It does sound like it might be time for a new caregiver, indeed.
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 20:53:46 GMT -5
Project Runway night! Woot! So, who's up for watching and designing tonight? Me! I will. Roxanne should be with me this week, and possibly her older sis. Yay! \o/
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 20:59:58 GMT -5
I am at the pub and I have hiccups. I've only had a quarter pint of lemonade so I feel this is unfair. Nobody else is at the pub for at least half an hour because this is the latest the bus gets here. I thought I had missed the bus actually, but there was another bus. I shall have to study carefully to find when the actual last bus is meant to be. Tonight the Norwich Science Fiction Group is playing the Colony Game. I asked: What would you bring to an alien planet?It is an alien planet that looks a lot like Britain, especially the University of East Anglia. Because even my flights of fancy have a British budget. My characters bring a year of freeze dried food, a selection of guns (illegal, for cosplaying SG1) swords (vaguely legal, for cosplaying Highlander), first aid equipment, survey and cartography stuff, and whatever an astrophysicist could fit in the back of his car. Also hard drives containing all the classics of Earth culture, ie, fantasy and science fiction film and TV since Star Trek onwards. Once they arrive on the other planet, with convenient UEA shaped Lost City, it may well be hard to get some of them to budge again, seeing as they've brought enough video for their usual viewing schedule. So, explore Lost City by day, except for weekends, and SF marathons by night. As you may guess, this is not an official expedition. But I was trying to think of people who would be mad enough to be the first to ever step through a Stargate, and I didn't think the military would be top of the list. What about you? When colonising an alien planet, what would you consider indispensible? ... something that was not freeze dried, is very swiftly my lots answer... What would I bring with me? Assuming no limits on space and weight, lots of --diverse people --first aid supplies and medicine --all manner of tools - the very basic stuff that is mechanical rather than electrical --seeds --enough food for the first year --clothes of all sorts --cleaning supplies --water for the first year --my dog --books --a couple of pictures --drawing and writing supplies And I'm ready!! Ooooh! Good question! Good answers, too. I'd add .... animals .... lots of "how to" instructional info in both written and electronic forms .... fabric .... entertainers/entertainments .... Hmmmm. I'm sure I'll think of more!
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 16, 2012 21:02:24 GMT -5
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 16, 2012 21:06:39 GMT -5
OK, so an outfit that can work in Godspell, for a "rich woman" who wants everyone to know she is rich . . . and it has to be separates . . .
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 21:07:21 GMT -5
Time for PR All Starzzzzzz!
What is our challenge, eh?
Oooooh! Broadway!! Costuming!!!! And outfit for Godspell!!!!! OK, so the character is rich, ostentatious, but colorful and assembled from odds and ends ...
When I think Godspell, I think spangly and colorful with a sorta hippie-vibe and vaguely Bible-esque ....
Colors!! Bright colors!! Fake fur and fake jewels! Separates, so I'm thinking either a long sweeping skirt or else pants ....
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 21:09:42 GMT -5
How about loading her down with all sorts of excessive accessories? Like multiple purses and jewelry and two hats, etc. etc.
So it shows the excess and materialism?
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 16, 2012 21:13:35 GMT -5
OK - let's start with this and brighten it up and such . . .
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2012 21:19:47 GMT -5
OK - let's start with this and brighten it up and such . . . Good choice! So, add some bright color - like maybe add red to the skirt? And how about a fur thing tossed around her shoulder - maybe just draw in some fuzzy-furry looking something or other on her? A tiara and other sparkly jewelry, bracelets and so on? Or a big huge excessive hat?
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