That was funny. I noticed 2-3 comments by PL in the Cafe and wondered what made him so chatty today. And he knew the same artist…
BTW, Dina has posted her first entry.
Yes, I have posted at Booman for the first time…inviting others to join my project. A group Ego Trip is more fun sometimes…so if you think a showcase for political art is a good idea, please view the post about “Citizen Artiste”.
(I told you that they’re really nice, neat people here .. I hope they behave themselves … some of them are in a semi-conscious state from all the C’mas rushing.)
SusanHu is from the Seattle area. We spent some time together at Microsoft and used to ride the same bus home once in a while (hey Susan, I still take the 242 home from work sometimes). She lives in Port Angeles nowadays, the lucky so-and-so.
I don’t know where SusanG is from, but every time I see SusanG, my brain wants to turn it into SusanHu.
My wife used to live in southern Idaho, near Lava Hot Springs (on I-30, just west of Soda Springs). She says they would go out to Lava during the Idaho winters and sit in the springs, nice and toasty warm with icicles forming in their hair.
is back in my foolish youth, we lived in an apartment complex with a sauna and a heated pool that was kept open during the winter. I used to use the sauna and then run the 30 feet from it to the pool, swim a few laps, and then run back to the sauna.
(And SusanHu is right, that springs is too hot for people but that’s IRL. Here it’s virtually perfect.)
You really just expect me to pick my mind up out of the gutter and carry on as if I never saw the Tent Rocks? Maybe to take my mind off that Holiday Card, I’ll just make myself a drink, maybe a Sex on the Beach..oh wait that’s not helping.
You guys are a bad influence on me. Since becoming a regular at the Cafe I’ve hardly had the time to sew vestments for the priests, or to think virginal thoughts.
particular cafe, but just wanted to share the news that the NYC transit strike has been called off, effective immediately. Regular service will resume tomorrow morning.
I’m a board rider (or trying to be), can I stay in the ski lodge. I know that in some circles, boarders are still seen as subversives. Ehh, too bad, I’m staying. I’ll have some too cool boarder’s drink.
I haven’t skiied before so it is hard for me. I’ve fallen many times. Lessons again this year I’m afraid. (Good plan, boran2, start boarding in your 40’s!) But it might be easier for you since you have experience on snow.
As you may recall, I fell down recently outside, and couldn’t get up. But, I’ve long been like that — even at age 22, when I was in tip-top physical shape (swimming, walking, running), I tried skiing on the bunny trail and when I fell down, I could NOT get up, no matter what I tried. It was so damn embarrassing. There’s something wrong with my basic body mechanics!
(Plus, skiing in that cold weather made my nose run constantly, and I got tired of blowing my nose all the time whilst trying to look svelte and cool for the handsome male skiers.)
You remind me of the only time I tried cross-country skiing. While practicing one of the turn thingees I hit myself in my forehead with the tip of a ski. The instructor stared at me and said in wonder, “I’ve never seen anybody do that before.”
I won’t give up though. I have been three times now. When I really get going and catch an edge I truly enjoy how I get smacked down face first and then jerked up again and think perhaps I had board out of it only to get smacked down the other way. I once was able to be face planted, backside breath knocked out of me, and then a dismal final face plant. Some lady had the nerve that first day to shake her fist at me too because I almost took her grade schooler out, some people are so sensitive. Both buns bore large bruises after that first time. Now I only go for half the day and spend the end of the day wining in the lodge. Seems like the day ends on a happy note that way.
I’ll just sit here in the lodge, next to the fire, with a cup of hot cocoa, a plate of warm butterred toast, and my wireless laptop, and just watch the snow and the fools on skis come down.
Listen, I have enough trouble walking these days. Skiing holds no interest for me. Now my granddaughter, on the other hand . . . she’d be out there building the world’s biggest snowman.
One aspect of the Colorado culture that I have not embraced is skiing. Prince Bandar’s favorite ski instructor (the brother of Asshole Ex-Boyfriend) offered to teach me, but I have a very minimal sense of balance, so I politely declined. I swear I could fall off a floor while sitting on it.
We got cross-country skis when we moved to the country. Every time I fell (which was often), the dogs figured that it was some great game and jump all over me while I tried to get up. Half the time I would have to take the skis off before I could stand.
I think it’s some indication to my stubbornness that I kept trying for four more years before I finally asked myself why I wouldn’t just rather walk.
Is Andrew excited about Christmas? Please take lots of pictures of him ignoring the expensive toys and having a ball with the boxes and ribbons instead.
where she is ignoring all of her other gifts and being all excited by a Cookie Monster finger puppet. It’s amazing the things that stick with you — that was about 30 years ago. I wonder if I could find that picture.
Andrew doesn’t understand Christmas, yet. I’ve tried to get him to rip open a gift that someone gave him last weekend, but he wasn’t interested. Next year, he’ll get it.
We bought him very little, a few books and a toy phone that I’m sure will drive me batty. It’s sad that I can perfectly mimic all the talking toys, like the Leap Frog stuff.
My mother, on the other hand, did enough shopping for this Christmas, his next birthday, and next Christmas. I think that she got him and baby train. She’s in Florida and sent two giant boxes to my work. The secretaries in the office were cracking up.
Seasons Greetings, how is everyone, or is there anyone out there in the cafe, it’s so smokey I can’t tell..
Everyone out shopping or to festive events?
We are having our Party/dinner for family tomorrow night, so everyone can rest on Xmas day, well at least I can, I guess would be the better reason.lol
Hi Kansas, how ya doin!
Hi Diane. It seems like a small crowd tonight. Probably lots of last minute shoppers, decorators, etc. I know that my hubby is out grocery shopping for this weekend.
I’m doing great, thanks, Diane. Won’t you feel good to have the whole thing finished while everybody else is still getting ready for it. We’re having pizza, if you can believe that. My son gets the full deal with his dad’s family that night, so we don’t feel guilty about having cheese and pepperoni at noon.
Haven’t moved yet, will be fully moved by 12-30.
Just got the generator working today as we do not have city hookup yet for elect. but sooo much to do, carpet, tile floors replaced, and making sure everything works and is set up right, I am not familiar with the systems and they scare me at the moment, propane gas and all.
I am assuming you know that I am moving to a 35′ fifth wheel trailer, which required a lot of redecorating.
We are having Honey baked ham and side dishes for dinner tomorrow, but anything is fine with me even sushi. I am not too good with the party thing anymore.
A 35 foot trailer sounds pretty big. Does it feel roomy enough? My favorite aunt and uncle lived most of their lives in trailers. He smoked a cigar and drove a big pink cadillac. She looked and dressed like Wallis Simpson. They were quite the characters. Of course, I thought their trailer was cool.
Come on, Frogs, we need to get outside to do something besides shop and shovel. Last one down the ice fall is a Republican!
P.S. Newcomers very welcome here. Please introduce yourselves!
Also. . .please recommend this Cafe and unrecommend the last one. It got. . .dirty. Heh.
I just invited a Seattle artist to come on over here and show off her stuff! It’s neat.
Oh, that looks just like me when I’m skiing. You too, Kansas?
That IS a photo of me skiing. hahahah.
You mean come over here to BooMan? That would be cool.
Yup, and I told her that she specifically must come here to the cafe.
She’s already registered but said she’s never posted here before! Ohhhhhh … another lurker joins us!
I don’t know her username here, but her site is CostumeGoddess.
— Susanhu, taking off her disguise as Patrick Lang (sigh)
That was funny. I noticed 2-3 comments by PL in the Cafe and wondered what made him so chatty today. And he knew the same artist…
BTW, Dina has posted her first entry.
That link didn’t work for me, and the name of the site sounds so interesting that I vant to see it!
Here you go, oh star of the passive-aggressive reseach universe, fixed link here.
You are so easy.
And thanks. 🙂
I’m cheap.
Okay here I am…talking to the famous Susan Hu.
Yes, I have posted at Booman for the first time…inviting others to join my project. A group Ego Trip is more fun sometimes…so if you think a showcase for political art is a good idea, please view the post about “Citizen Artiste”.
Thanks…
Hey, Dina!
(I told you that they’re really nice, neat people here .. I hope they behave themselves … some of them are in a semi-conscious state from all the C’mas rushing.)
Yeah, that’s it, the Christmas rush made us all rowdy today…either that, or kansas spiked the coffee this morning!
Let me ask a stupid question.
I’ve never met frontpage stars Susan Hu or Susan G, to my knowledge. So I get’em mixed up. Which is the one in Seattle?
Hi, Dina. I’m pretty sure SusanHu is in the Seattle area.
SusanHu is from the Seattle area. We spent some time together at Microsoft and used to ride the same bus home once in a while (hey Susan, I still take the 242 home from work sometimes). She lives in Port Angeles nowadays, the lucky so-and-so.
I don’t know where SusanG is from, but every time I see SusanG, my brain wants to turn it into SusanHu.
I’ve seen your posts on the Seattle Kos list. Welcome aboard! The people here don’t bite . . . much . . . and only when and where asked, usually.
Come on, Frogs, we need to get outside to do something besides shop and shovel. Last one down the ice fall is a Republican!
Well . . . I might walk out and get the mail. 🙂
Last one down the ice fall is a Republican!
Is that because the rest of us are up at the top, giving him a good shove?
P.S. Bottoom just about describes mine.
Ha! I think I’ll leave it that way. And now I really need to get up off my bottoom and go do some work.
Bottooms up, Kansas!
everyone can relax in the hot springs.
That looks a tad too toasty!
My wife used to live in southern Idaho, near Lava Hot Springs (on I-30, just west of Soda Springs). She says they would go out to Lava during the Idaho winters and sit in the springs, nice and toasty warm with icicles forming in their hair.
I know, it sounds weird to me too.
is back in my foolish youth, we lived in an apartment complex with a sauna and a heated pool that was kept open during the winter. I used to use the sauna and then run the 30 feet from it to the pool, swim a few laps, and then run back to the sauna.
(And SusanHu is right, that springs is too hot for people but that’s IRL. Here it’s virtually perfect.)
You really just expect me to pick my mind up out of the gutter and carry on as if I never saw the Tent Rocks? Maybe to take my mind off that Holiday Card, I’ll just make myself a drink, maybe a Sex on the Beach..oh wait that’s not helping.
Well it’s your turn this time. I’ve done my duty.
We all made it to the gutter this morning…
We can probably manage to keep the thread going to everyone’s satisfaction!
but you’ll have to excuse my moment of pride in having so successfully providing the ‘lubricant’ to ease everybody’s trip there.
You guys are a bad influence on me. Since becoming a regular at the Cafe I’ve hardly had the time to sew vestments for the priests, or to think virginal thoughts.
Just wondering what kansas put in the coffee today…
I think maybe I inadvertently made it from left over hot-toddies from last night.
I think that is the route to the pictures in the last diary…..
why not stop here on the way…
particular cafe, but just wanted to share the news that the NYC transit strike has been called off, effective immediately. Regular service will resume tomorrow morning.
Thank you for rescuing the thread!
Terrific for the people of NYC – I hope that the unions didn’t get beat up on this though.
I had thought abut making some sort of a joke about trains and tunnels, but I am feeling a bit disheartened.
The union has not really won, I am not sure how it will play out to make it seem that they haven’t really lost.
Sometimes a train is only a train . . .
{giggles helplessly}
All right! I got helpless giggles and a fistful of 4’s, and my desk is cleared, so I can go home!
Have a good afternoon, all!
I’m a board rider (or trying to be), can I stay in the ski lodge. I know that in some circles, boarders are still seen as subversives. Ehh, too bad, I’m staying. I’ll have some too cool boarder’s drink.
How is boarding? I’ve only ever skied, but I want to try boarding so I can be like all the cool kids…is it hard?
I haven’t skiied before so it is hard for me. I’ve fallen many times. Lessons again this year I’m afraid. (Good plan, boran2, start boarding in your 40’s!) But it might be easier for you since you have experience on snow.
Can you get up when you fall down?
As you may recall, I fell down recently outside, and couldn’t get up. But, I’ve long been like that — even at age 22, when I was in tip-top physical shape (swimming, walking, running), I tried skiing on the bunny trail and when I fell down, I could NOT get up, no matter what I tried. It was so damn embarrassing. There’s something wrong with my basic body mechanics!
(Plus, skiing in that cold weather made my nose run constantly, and I got tired of blowing my nose all the time whilst trying to look svelte and cool for the handsome male skiers.)
God, I sound like Stan’s embarrassing Jewish cousin on “South Park”! 🙂
You remind me of the only time I tried cross-country skiing. While practicing one of the turn thingees I hit myself in my forehead with the tip of a ski. The instructor stared at me and said in wonder, “I’ve never seen anybody do that before.”
Hated it! Loved downhill. Zoom.
That’s really funny.
I have that problem on level, dry ground (falling and not being able to get up, that is)
I won’t give up though. I have been three times now. When I really get going and catch an edge I truly enjoy how I get smacked down face first and then jerked up again and think perhaps I had board out of it only to get smacked down the other way. I once was able to be face planted, backside breath knocked out of me, and then a dismal final face plant. Some lady had the nerve that first day to shake her fist at me too because I almost took her grade schooler out, some people are so sensitive. Both buns bore large bruises after that first time. Now I only go for half the day and spend the end of the day wining in the lodge. Seems like the day ends on a happy note that way.
I’ll just sit here in the lodge, next to the fire, with a cup of hot cocoa, a plate of warm butterred toast, and my wireless laptop, and just watch the snow and the fools on skis come down.
Listen, I have enough trouble walking these days. Skiing holds no interest for me. Now my granddaughter, on the other hand . . . she’d be out there building the world’s biggest snowman.
One aspect of the Colorado culture that I have not embraced is skiing. Prince Bandar’s favorite ski instructor (the brother of Asshole Ex-Boyfriend) offered to teach me, but I have a very minimal sense of balance, so I politely declined. I swear I could fall off a floor while sitting on it.
I can definitely empathize.
We got cross-country skis when we moved to the country. Every time I fell (which was often), the dogs figured that it was some great game and jump all over me while I tried to get up. Half the time I would have to take the skis off before I could stand.
I think it’s some indication to my stubbornness that I kept trying for four more years before I finally asked myself why I wouldn’t just rather walk.
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Vacation finally! Now the fun work begins. A little cooking, putting up the tree. All the good stuff. How is everyone else this evening
Is Andrew excited about Christmas? Please take lots of pictures of him ignoring the expensive toys and having a ball with the boxes and ribbons instead.
where she is ignoring all of her other gifts and being all excited by a Cookie Monster finger puppet. It’s amazing the things that stick with you — that was about 30 years ago. I wonder if I could find that picture.
He loves simple things, like his socks. He could chase after them all day.
Andrew doesn’t understand Christmas, yet. I’ve tried to get him to rip open a gift that someone gave him last weekend, but he wasn’t interested. Next year, he’ll get it.
Welcome to vacation.
I think everybody must be wrapped up in holiday planning because the cafe and all of BooTrib has been pretty quiet this afternoon and evening.
What’s your favorite thing you got Andrew?
We bought him very little, a few books and a toy phone that I’m sure will drive me batty. It’s sad that I can perfectly mimic all the talking toys, like the Leap Frog stuff.
My mother, on the other hand, did enough shopping for this Christmas, his next birthday, and next Christmas. I think that she got him and baby train. She’s in Florida and sent two giant boxes to my work. The secretaries in the office were cracking up.
Toy trains are fun. I like the wooden ones.
Speaking of books, we’ve discovered a new favorite, “Walter The Farting Dog” — it’s a been a big hit with my great nieces and nephews.
My husband looks at that one everytime we go to the bookstore. I keep waiting for him to buy it one day.
Your husband obviously has refined tastes in children’s literature.
I’m back. Thanks for keeping an eye on the Cafe.
Wonder where katiebird is tonight?
Dunno. She popped in for that one message in the last cafe and that was it.
For that matter, where’s anybody tonight? The whole site is really quiet.
Fitzmas shopping & Marmot parties?
Or making potato latkes for o’reilly the pirate so he should have clogged arteries and retire.
Seasons Greetings, how is everyone, or is there anyone out there in the cafe, it’s so smokey I can’t tell..
Everyone out shopping or to festive events?
We are having our Party/dinner for family tomorrow night, so everyone can rest on Xmas day, well at least I can, I guess would be the better reason.lol
Hi Kansas, how ya doin!
Hi Diane. It seems like a small crowd tonight. Probably lots of last minute shoppers, decorators, etc. I know that my hubby is out grocery shopping for this weekend.
How are you doing?
I’m doing great, thanks, Diane. Won’t you feel good to have the whole thing finished while everybody else is still getting ready for it. We’re having pizza, if you can believe that. My son gets the full deal with his dad’s family that night, so we don’t feel guilty about having cheese and pepperoni at noon.
How do you like your new place so far?
Haven’t moved yet, will be fully moved by 12-30.
Just got the generator working today as we do not have city hookup yet for elect. but sooo much to do, carpet, tile floors replaced, and making sure everything works and is set up right, I am not familiar with the systems and they scare me at the moment, propane gas and all.
I am assuming you know that I am moving to a 35′ fifth wheel trailer, which required a lot of redecorating.
We are having Honey baked ham and side dishes for dinner tomorrow, but anything is fine with me even sushi. I am not too good with the party thing anymore.
A 35 foot trailer sounds pretty big. Does it feel roomy enough? My favorite aunt and uncle lived most of their lives in trailers. He smoked a cigar and drove a big pink cadillac. She looked and dressed like Wallis Simpson. They were quite the characters. Of course, I thought their trailer was cool.
Weird. The photo I used for this diary has vanished into the ether. I’ll get a new cafe started now.