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December 3rd, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Scooby Doo, where are you?
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Not showing up on iTunes yet…bugger.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Ah patience is a virtue,downloading to the phone as I type.
Morning Pan, when I woke up it was raining, but now it’s turned to snow.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Snow = evil.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:27 am
I got some strange looks as I walked through the falling snow laughing at the Jack/jj banter.
/switch on melodrama
LOTR is now ruined for me…RUINED! Damn you Jack Mangan Damn you all to hell.
/switch off melodrama
Fun episode.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:12 am
sixies
December 4th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Morning Pan!
Country hasn’t imploded yet. I guess that’s a good thing.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Morning, Deadpan!
Survived the Evil mtg yesterday. I also went and listened to some Mariachi last night, and got home very late. This morning, we are buried in snow and I’m dreading the drive in to work.
Just popped the top on a can of coffee from Alberta sent by my not-brother-in-law and wow does it smell great. Off to get ready for the slide to work and the day. Can’t wait to catch up on the nipples from yesterday and hear the episode.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:41 am
Commute today was hampered by a rolled-over semi full of pigs.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Just listening to DP. It reminds me of the illustrated book I have, The Very Secret Diaries of The Fellowship of the Ring
December 4th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Found them on the web http://www.ealasaid.com/misc/vsd/
December 4th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Uh, am I slowed down some in this voicemail?
December 4th, 2008 at 6:13 am
So, Van, is “slash fiction” known as “stroke fiction” in your english?
December 4th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Why is it always “all the ships at sea”. What’s wrong with the ships in dry dock?
December 4th, 2008 at 6:19 am
And let’s not be prejudiced against the airships…
December 4th, 2008 at 6:20 am
So, didja see the giant flash in the sky back on Nov 20?
December 4th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Cliché difference between 1998 and 2008:
Ubiquity of mobile phone use.
December 4th, 2008 at 6:21 am
http://tinyurl.com/6yu3wf
December 4th, 2008 at 6:30 am
JB: Here’s more fireball info if you are interested.
vid: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/11/26/canadian-fireball-update/
pieces found: http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11/28/meteorite.html
December 4th, 2008 at 6:40 am
No, JB. I was inside at the time. Heard a lot about it, though. You’d think the world was ending.
December 4th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Ah, the wonders of the “Random topic” button on Wiki.
“Beer drinker’s cardiomyopathy”
Apparently Dow Brewing in Eastern Quebec was using cobalt salts to get increased and long-lasting head in the mid-sixties. 25 heavy-drinking customers died, and the brewery eventually failed.
The Wiki very sensibly did not name the brewer, so I searched about and found that MacLean’s (my favourite read from my orthodontist’s office back in the ’80s) did an article that named names…
http://tinyurl.com/5jlb5h
December 4th, 2008 at 7:39 am
CP: An Ode to No One — Smashing Pumpkins
December 4th, 2008 at 7:46 am
CP: I’m Good, I’m Gone — Lykke Li
December 4th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Apparently it is once again chair massage day here at work…
December 4th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Sorry about soaking up so much of the Episode.
Hanging with Jack is like being given free access to the beer taps. You think “I’ll just have a little more” and the next thing you know it’s 10 hours later and you’re waking up in the back of a van headed through a desert somewhere and your clothes are slightly damp and in fact you realize they are not actually your clothes to begin with and you have a slim, grey aluminum brief case handcuffed to your wrist and the 2 guys in suits sitting up front won’t even talk to you.
You know,… like that.
What!?! Seriously?
Oh come on, don’t try to tell me this hasn’t happen to everybody at least once!
December 4th, 2008 at 8:00 am
It was fun to listen to jj.
Shout out to Amy, did you get my email?
December 4th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Cool, but scary: Realtime Emergency and Disaster Map
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/?area=%C3%A2%C2%8C%C2%A9=eng
December 4th, 2008 at 8:06 am
I don’t think so, JaJ…
I was even hanging with Jack literally in the middle of the desert and that didn’t happen.
December 4th, 2008 at 8:19 am
gay symbol -> rainbow -> electromagnetic spectrum -> magneto -> Ian McKellan -> gay
:)
December 4th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Meow
December 4th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Meow? crossing the species streams, Wolf?
December 4th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I think the wolf has been possessed.
December 4th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Oooooooowwww…spooky.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Woof.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:05 am
ditto is crying “woof”
December 4th, 2008 at 9:12 am
There, there, ditto. Don’t cry. *pats ditto on the back*
December 4th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Wha…???
*sulks* He was just doing that for the attention! I cry “Foul”.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:20 am
This makes the birds feel better. *goes over to give JJ a hug*…
…oh wait, wrong kind of fowl.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Do any of you watch My Own Worst Enemy. I finally got curious. It turns out there really is a hummingbird
December 4th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I thought the episode was really great! JOe, fine job, but I am worried about those dogs.
Bunny/ditto – what the hell is going on with Canadian politics?
Jack, that Gandalf bit was truly inspired. It replaced your twitter bit from about a year ago as my favorite Mangan bit evah. The poof from Moria. Shadowfax!
December 4th, 2008 at 9:53 am
For those with absolutely nothing to do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VEY7ndKCs
December 4th, 2008 at 9:54 am
And if that’s not exciting enough for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR-Eozbzf0U
December 4th, 2008 at 9:54 am
EssBee – Canadian politics? *sarcastically* Why I don’t have the foggyist idea what you’re talking about.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Who says the US has the patent on silly governments?
December 4th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Why are they called a political “parties” when no one seems to be having any fun?
Maybe more alcohol would help…
December 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am
A thoroughly annoying Christmas game
http://www.vml.com/handbellhero/
December 4th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Well, have been invited to East Indian buffet for lunch.
Back Later!
December 4th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Remember that spelling is not a sign of intelligence.
That many “typos” in LOTR. He should have had his secretary spell check.
December 4th, 2008 at 10:19 am
TEB – I was trying to lure out the bunny!
Damn that bunny is fast… in and out before I can get back…
December 4th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Wanna hear a secret?
December 4th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Wolf! There you are!
What’s the secret?
December 4th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I have a couple very special songs coming up in the next show.
December 4th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Any eta for the next shows arrival Wolf?
December 4th, 2008 at 11:16 am
This has been around the tubes a lot today, but just in case you missed it, check this out. Proposition 8 The Musical. It is HIGHlarious:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones
December 4th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Do you, WNDR? (btw, should I still ftp you some files? I have good excuses for not yet sending anything. . . .)
J0e, it was a great detour. Very fun conversation. This episode was happily out of my control.
Thanks EssBee – and everyone. I felt it was high time for him to be outed.
December 4th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Van – Episode #34 ETA Sunday Dec 7th (Hopefully)
Jack Mangan – YES!!!!! Sooner the better.
ok back to work for me.
December 4th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Sunday! Can’t wait, Wolf.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
CW: Latest episode of Life.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Van: Yes, I got your email.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Ok can some refresh my memory please. Is the DP website clock showing Arizona time? if not how much is Arizona time different from the DP website clock?
December 4th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Van, I’m of the opinion aging is something that should be done by other people. I want no part of it.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I’m about an hour later than the DP clock. So it’s quarter to two here in Alberta, Canada
December 4th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
time check
December 4th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
CPIMM: German Celtic Music
December 4th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
DP time: 12:52PM
AZ time: 1:52PM
That would make DP time equal to Pacific, I believe. I think it moves to Alaska time when Daylight Savings Time is in effect.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Well it’s 20:54 where I am now
December 4th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
So about 7 hours difference between here and AZ.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
So Van, since you’re six hours in the future (Alberta time), can you find out the lotto numbers and let me know before I purchase a ticket?
December 4th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
This pretty much sums up my frustrations with comics:
“The problem is that everybody ignores two key aspects of WATCHMEN: while it drew on the long tradition of superhero comics, it made specific points that had not been made before (or, at least, not so publicly), and Alan and Dave made their points and got. The hell. Out.
WATCHMEN didn’t exist to create a franchise. It existed to tell a story. Period. You may not like the story, you may love the story, you may not think it was worth telling or whatever, but all that’s irrelevant. It existed to tell a story. A story. Prequels? Sequels? Regular series? Why? No need for them. People want to read new Rorschach stories? So what? Is there anything of importance anyone needs to know about Rorschach that isn’t already in WATCHMEN? Would a secret failed marriage or an unmentioned half-brother or expanded rogues gallery or any of the other soap opera tripe that passes for characterization in superhero comics make him a better character? In fact, WATCHMEN is anti-franchise. The best any attempt to revisit the characters can hope for is to not weaken or subvert the original work. About the best anyone intentionally doing their “own” WATCHMEN can achieve is pathetic knockoff status.”
The full article is here:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19027
December 4th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
You got quite a number of different lotteries there TEB…
December 4th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I don’t care. Pick one and that’s the one I’ll buy a ticket for…
December 4th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Jack, I’m sending you something but I discovered my stereo mic has decided not to work on one channel so there seems to be a heavy hum. I won’t feel insulted if you decide it’s not usable.
I guess I’m going out to get a new mic this weekend.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
HUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
December 4th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
CP: The Bed’s Too Big Without You — The Police
December 4th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I’ll name that hu m in one.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Thx for the help getting the time difference sorted.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
UPS Just delivered my new computer! YAY! I’m entirely too excited about this.
Cj = geek
December 4th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Specs Cj?
December 4th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
That’s awesome, ditto. Thanks for passing it on!
December 4th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Ran it through Audacity’s noise reduction. Now it has this cool spacey sound. I think that’s the version I’m sending.
December 4th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I agree about Watchmen ditto. It’s a standalone story and any additions to it would seem to diminish it’s impact. I felt the sameway about the Matrix. At the end of the first Matrix movie, Neo becomes “God” in the cyberworld. Futher stories that would make him vulnerable or attempts to humanize him would seem anti-climatic. And that pretty much sums up my feelings on the Matrix sequels. It would have been much better to focus on other characters in the Matrix universe and not Neo at that point. So one could attempt to make a story in the Watchmen universe that uses completely different characters and it could be okay. Or maybe someone would try and do something “original.”
December 4th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
ditto, that article snippet makes some good points, but I disagree on some levels. Regardless of the medium, some great character/world/story development has occurred from unplanned sequels. But – I think that should generally be left to the creator. If anything more were to be done with Watchmen, I think it should be up to Alan Moore.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
For those who care. Here’s a link to the system I bought – I tested the link this time :) http://tinyurl.com/6fod6n
December 4th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
On the flip side, anymore Star Wars material should come from Joss Whedon. ;)
December 4th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Cool Cj. Did you get any add ons? I have a Dell XPS and I really like it.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
And hey Bunny. Thanks for making a recording. Lo-Fi doesn’t bug me. . . I’ll let you know if the hum is a problem.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
So on my drive back to work from the job site today, I dropped by Best Buy, $5 credit in my hand. But no Jeff Loomis albums in stock. Denied!!!
Curiously, they did have Warrel Dane. So it’s not like they don’t get CD’s from Century Media.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Part of the “Zero Order Phase.” LOL
Okay, maybe one of you will get that joke.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Whoooosh!
December 4th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
http://tinyurl.com/64bevl
^Perhaps that will help.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Right.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Someone saw the title and thought they should order zero of them ?
December 4th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
BTW – I found the Prop 8 thing quite amusing.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
“Regardless of the medium, some great character/world/story development has occurred from unplanned sequels.”
Jack: I agree. You ever hear the story about how all the “Planet of the Apes” sequels got made. It’s hilarious.
Sometimes sequels work. Sometimes they don’t. I think the main point is that sequel or no, you *have* to tell a good story, regardless of who the author is. To paraphrase the article’s author: Tell the story and get out.
And that’s been my general problem with comics: It’s hard for me to care about many of the stories since they are being retold umpteen dozen times. After a while, I need time off. So, I’ll go 5+ years without buying or reading comics, and then come back to them again when they are “fresh” again.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
In my case JOe, I wanted to order one, but none were to be had, thus the “zero order phase.” Of course when I successfully acquire a copy, I will have a zero order even though it won’t be a zero order.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I didn’t get any add-ons and I’m completely annoyed because I can’t connect to my internet at home. My router hates me today. *grumble* I called Tech Support and he said he’ll be home soon. I want my internet now.
Cj=spoiled! (I’m still happy… don’t mine my whining!) :)
December 4th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Professor Rhettro, and his theory on zero order oscillation !
December 4th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Good thing I had that Justa JOe enriched episode of Deadpan for the trip back to work.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Is he going to grow the handlebar mustache and mutton chops?
December 4th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGNCk3P67Oc
December 4th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
CJ – You can’t get too excited about a new computer!
December 4th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
OK. I turned off my internet security for the time being and here I am typing this message from my new laptop. Now I have to finish cooking dinner – we are having Thanksgiving at my house tonight. Whee!
December 4th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Cj – w00t on the new laptop! Go green.
I will check out media links at home later.
Gross: http://user.it.uu.se/~svens/larverna/normal.html
December 4th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Hmmm… I always wanted a silk cover for my mountain bike.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
And congratz on the laptop CJ. Next year, I would really like to get one for myself as well.
December 4th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
http://www.mydellmini.com/dell-mini-9.html
If you like something portable to surf the internet and check email.
December 4th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
new toys are always fun!
December 4th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
finished Grosse Pointe Blank…. Meh….
December 4th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
JOe, when is Jesus eating shrimp cocktail not funny? Never, that’s when.
I’m home after a very harrowing drive in the snow on very icy roads. Yuck! Now for some Life Season 1 on DVD (my new favorite show).
December 4th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Have I mentioned I hate my job lately?
December 4th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I hear you ditto.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Amen, my brothers. Evil laid off a few people today – getting kinda close to home.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I raise this Boulevard Wheat to all you that suffer!
December 4th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
To those about to Bock,
We salute you!
December 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
That’s a stout heart you have there!
December 4th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Life can be a jagged little pilsner.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I’m in a hoppy state of mind right now.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Good for what Ale is you.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
heh! “jagged little pilsner” *snicker*
December 4th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
It’s after midnight and I am still up. I now need to convince my brain to turn off and go to sleep since I have to take two kids to an 8:00 AM play date.
I love coffee.
Good coffee. I’m a total coffee snob.
December 4th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
8:00 am play date! You’re a brave one, Cj.
Too tired/frazzled to come up with a good “lager” pun. So I’ll just toss that out there for one of you creative mofos. Lager.
Goodnight, Rhett’s brain.
December 5th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Morning Pan, on the news is a educational film from the 50’s about how to drive properly on the motorway…roads were very deserted in those days.
It’s got to the point that it’s the pension scheme that is the best bit about my job.
December 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I’ve envied people who actually enjoy their jobs..and don’t just see their job as a way of surviving.
Mind you, I can count the people I’ve met who enjoy their jobs on the fingers of one hand..
December 5th, 2008 at 2:56 am
… and using only one finger at that?
I’m trying to think of anyone I’ve physically met that actually enjoyed their job. Not the work that they did, but the job.
I can’t think of a single person that fits. I sure don’t. I enjoy the challenge of the work that I do and I really appreciate finding ways to be even better at it… but the meetings and the metrics to tell me how much I suck? I hate that shit.
December 5th, 2008 at 3:41 am
As usual, I guess I’m the oddball of Deadpan. I’ve been with my current employer for almost 11 years and do enjoy working there. Certainly, it has it’s days, but for the most part, I work with a fun a capable bunch of people.
Playing Call of Duty 4 with them during lunch doesnt’ hurt, either.
December 5th, 2008 at 3:47 am
I am, therefore (sorry, love that word), filled with jealousy.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Morning Pan.
As per Jack’s request …
“You may chart substantial increase in offspring if you use only the Lager rhythm method.”
December 5th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Morning Pan. Warming up nicely today.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:30 am
So, I guess I’m in the minority in that I actually do like my job. As per everything in life, there are aspects that I’d rather not do (month end’s come to mind), but over all…
December 5th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Starbucks still has Halloween decorations up.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Is beer liked most by bears when it’s bruin?
December 5th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Are beer recipes brew-prints?
December 5th, 2008 at 5:34 am
Wow, Van. They are behind. A number of places here had their Christmas decorations up the day after Halloween.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:37 am
The problems with my job is the tedium and the occasional verbal assaults.
Very little contact with other employees…I always feel like I’m gatecrashing the works Xmas party.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Because Jack set a comment goal – and in keeping with the topic: I’ll add to it with the ABC’s of work
A – Astronauts. Astronauts enjoy their work because of the atmosphere.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:46 am
B – Blankets: In today’s economy, if you work in a blanket factory, you’re always worried about it folding
December 5th, 2008 at 5:47 am
C – Carpenter: I always feel carpenters should be quick and unobtrusive in doing their work. They should just do their job and varnish.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Have some of my own work to do. Will be back with more of the alphabet.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:50 am
D – Doorman: An entry level position.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Engineer (locomotive): requires constant training.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:54 am
C – Chocolate factory: Those who work in a chocolate factory get to take their sweet time.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:58 am
E – Emissions inspectors can find their work exhausting.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:59 am
F- Fortune tellers have to keep an eye on their prophetability.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:00 am
G – Geologists can become sedimental about their work.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:00 am
H – The human cannonball was late for work, so he was fired.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:01 am
ok, really, really must do some work. Back in half.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Fox has a 6pm play date, which coincides nicely with Darcy and me on a dinner date…
December 5th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I am no good at puns this early!
I used to love my job. Then Evil Inc bought us and turned us, well, evil. There is no rhyme or reason to what I am asked to do on any given day. I used to be able to trace a direct line from what I do daily to kids learning how to read, going to college, and staying off the streets/out of prison due to illiteracy. That line is pretty invisible these days. At the same time, I have a mortgage, student loans, car payments, and people who depend on me, so off to work I go.
Today, horrible icy roads, so I am catching up on evil emails at home for a few hours until the sun comes out. Right now, 6 degrees F outside.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:13 am
oh, Back to F – Fishery workers now how to use a pier to pier net work
December 5th, 2008 at 6:15 am
I – Do people who work for the IRS (or in Canada Revenue Canada) find their job taxing?
December 5th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Having trouble coming up with a J one. Back to the spreadsheets. Hopefully something will come to mind.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:29 am
J – Jailer: not a good career for those with a short detention span.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:33 am
U.S. Jobs report is out for Nov and it is dismal. Far worse then even the “scary” whisper numbers. 533,000 jobs lost. Worse job loss since the early 70’s
…AND the revised Oct job loss numbers worse by almost 100,000 and Sept numbers worse by more the 200,000.
I know things are predicted to get worse before they get better but it is still startling to see.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:37 am
that seemed relevent with this morning’s discussion.
K – Kitchen designer: Need to be able to stand the heat.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Yeah J0e.
Brain obviously not working today because I can’t think if K also. So will jump straight to L
People who work in lollipop factories have jobs that really suck.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:41 am
M – If you’re offered a job at a Mattress Factory, you might want to sleep on it before making a decision
December 5th, 2008 at 6:44 am
N – If you work in a needle factory, do you sometimes feel you’re stuck
December 5th, 2008 at 6:46 am
O – If you get a job in the far east, do you have to go to Orient-tation?
(ok, I know I was reaching for that one)
December 5th, 2008 at 6:47 am
ouch
December 5th, 2008 at 6:48 am
It is startling, JOe. The layoffs at my company yesterday were simply shocking. They were high level people, instead of middle-management. Totally unexpected.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:51 am
P – When Prometheus lost his job he told his wife they would have to Titan their belts.
(Yeah I know. Here’s a different one)
Do Personal trainers quit their jobs when they stop working out?
December 5th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Q – Quality Control Expert: Because if you don’t keep strict control on your quality … it just might get into everything you make.
Q – Queen: Not as hot a job as it was before the Mercury had fallen. (too obscure?)
Q – Quilt designer: If you can make your piece with it, it’s a career that will slowly come together.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:55 am
(going back one – I can’t resist the low brow)
P – Poledancer: You must be able to over come stiff resistance from your customer base.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Q – When the heir becomes queen, is that her crowing achievement?
December 5th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Would that be a “mom”archy
December 5th, 2008 at 6:57 am
(… back in a bit, must find coffee)
December 5th, 2008 at 6:59 am
R – If you work at a rocket factory and you leave for an early launch, will you get fired?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:00 am
S – People who work at soda factories hate getting pop quizes
December 5th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Are shepherds quiet because they find their jobs past-oral
December 5th, 2008 at 7:03 am
T – Do tent manufactures often find themselves getting into a flap?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Do tailors have a measure of happiness because they are well suited to their jobs?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:06 am
U – Undertakers usually have a grave attitude even if they are dying to get your business.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:06 am
If an undertaker suddenly remembers something, will he slap himself on the head and exclaim “of corpse!”?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:09 am
V – If you become a veterinarian, you’ll learn how to make dogs heal.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:09 am
But until then, you’ll still be vet behind the ears
December 5th, 2008 at 7:10 am
W – If you test washing machines, do you feel it’s a never ending cycle?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:12 am
X – do x ray technicians see right through all the BS?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Insert witty comment here.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Having trouble with Y. More spreadsheets, then maybe I’ll come up with something.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Y – Youth Councilor: A job that would quickly get old!
December 5th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Z – If a nudist colony opens a zoo, will they advertise lions & tigers & bares?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:33 am
do truck drivers for the zoo hate hauling sick African Antelopes to the veterinarian because they don’t want to be the bearer of bad gnus?
December 5th, 2008 at 7:44 am
On a silly, yet related note, I do have a friend who volunteers at the Calgary Zoo. I always laugh because her job is to walk the turtle. (really, this one’s true :) )
December 5th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Sounds like a retro dance. Do you walk the turtle? ;)
December 5th, 2008 at 7:52 am
that’s GOT to be a euphemism!
December 5th, 2008 at 8:00 am
No it’s not. She really does take the turtle out of it’s enclosure and takes him for a walk so he gets exercise. On colder days (like today), they go to the gorilla area and walk him along the cages.
She says it’s more like “pick him up, until his legs come out, put him down. He’ll walk a couple of feet, then bring his legs into his shell and the whole process starts over again”
December 5th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Until it’s time for him to go back to his own enclosure. When she turns him around to go back, he seems quite willing to just walk without stopping. I guess he really prefers to stay home.
December 5th, 2008 at 8:03 am
BTW – the turtle’s name is Sheldon. In case you really wanted to know.
December 5th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Off to fill the larder.
Back later!
December 5th, 2008 at 9:27 am
CP: We Want A Rock – TMBG
December 5th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Essbee – Igneious, Sendimentary, or Metamorphic?
December 5th, 2008 at 9:55 am
CP: A Study in Emerald written and read by Neil Gaiman
December 5th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Whichever one is easiest to tie a string around, Wolf.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:04 am
That may have been the wittiest alphabet run yet.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:13 am
CP: Conference call hell.
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SNORK
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December 5th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Now larder is a word I haven’t seen used in anger for a long time.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:22 am
It will be pantry next.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Grrrrr cupboard!!!
December 5th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Today’s useless tip:
A personal attack alarm can be used to show the Doppler effect. Tie the end of a good length of string to the alarm. Switch it on and then start swinging the string like a lasso. You will notice the pitch of the alarm change as you swing it round your head.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:38 am
200!
December 5th, 2008 at 10:45 am
CP: Dissolved Girl — Massive Attack
December 5th, 2008 at 10:46 am
cache
December 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
scullery
December 5th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Ah the scullery…a place for slugs to find a safe spot.
December 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
CP: Midnight Town — Jerry Garcia
December 5th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
CP: Special Delivery — The Offspring
December 5th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
CP: Jolene — Cake
December 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
CP: 4 Leaf Clover — Erykah Badu
December 5th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Yeah until the police show up looking for the rogue helicopter that is attacking people and swinging them about in loops…
December 5th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Well only 290 to go.
December 5th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Here’s a case where I don’t trust the original creator with the sequel:
http://io9.com/5102832/repo-man-unloads-his-alien-baggage-onto-repo-chick
December 5th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
CP: Tu Solo Tu — Linda Ronstadt
December 5th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
CP: Heir Apparent – Opeth
December 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
CP: Wisdom — The Brian Jonestown Massacre
December 5th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
CP: Evo@11 #17
December 5th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I’m near my bookcase, playing the p56 game from shelf 3 from the top, first up:
It was indeed a young specimen.
-Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
December 5th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
It was a collar or, at least, what remained of a collar-it was burnt at both ends.
-Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
-I don’t if this is real or not, even – but I will help you, Roger! I swear I will!
-The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
December 5th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Blup
-The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
This time there was no bunched leap of muscle power – he trotted into the air carefully, as if some time in the past he’d been scolded for spilling something.
-Soul Music by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
“It is difficult to live in a vacuum of information,” Althea complained.
-Night Lamp by Jack Vance
December 5th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Interspersed within glacials and interglacials were cold and warm intervals of shorter duration (e.g. 1000 years). known as stadials and interstadials.
-The Holocene by Neil Roberts
December 5th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
It was hard getting started, but once I do, I enjoy it.
-October/November 2007 issue of Asimov’s
December 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
No 5th sentence in the November 2007 issue of Analog
December 5th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
“How long does it take to get there, and to get back?”
-December 2007 issue of Analog
December 5th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
The airlock had a WARNING OVERRIDE button that you could press so the buzzer wouldn’t go on and on.
-January/February issue of Analog
December 5th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Even the number of suicides increased dramatically, along with executions of women for infanticide.
-Earth in the Balance by Al Gore.
December 5th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Zasper noted her expression, which was of someone about to spit out something nasty.
-Sideshow by Sheri S Tepper
December 5th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
It had a waxy sheen, like thick grease.
-Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
And then you would meet Mr Tulip and Mr Pin.
-The Truth by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
The city steamed.
-Jingo by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
‘Evenin’ dress, eh?’ said Nanny
-Carpe Jugulum
December 5th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I hope you have-
-Thud! by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Laney softly reciting these as he stood before her building, it’s eight-story facade feinting toward someone’s idea of Tudor Revival.
-Idoru by William Gibson
December 5th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
‘Bugger!’
-Maskerade by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
So then…it’s Total Pins for you.\is it? he added, as if giving a fool one last chance to repent of his folly.
-Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
December 5th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
‘Just come here.’
-Saint Leibowitz and the Wild Horse Woman by Walter Miller, Jr.
December 5th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
CP: Freak Turbulence — The Tragically Hip
December 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
The land gives way into a pit and I fall, screaming, spinning in the air, endlessly falling, reaching for the branches and stone outcrops that will save me. reaching for safety but always missing, falling and falling until I wake up terrified!
-Merlin’s Wood by Robert Holdstock
December 5th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Everybody laughed with embarrassment, and laughed again louder when Hannah’s voicebox replied dreamily: ‘There isn’t any money, sweetheart. Justsleep took every penny.’
-Seasons of Plenty by Colin Greenland
December 5th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
“We have all had the experience,” one of the woman said.
-Shadow’s End by Sheri S Tepper
December 5th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
It is most widely cultivated in the countries which border the Mediterranean Sea, and in California.
-Success in Geography: Human and Regional by Norman Pounds
December 5th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
CP: Shouting Fire At A Funeral – Jeff Loomis
December 5th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Van, I haven’t read any of these books!
December 5th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Big shelf…
December 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I didn’t do the back layer of books on the same shelf.
cough
December 5th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Well time to make a cup of low fat cocoa and watch Grosse Point Blank.
December 5th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Oooh, good reminder.
Jack, I think 2 weeks for the Grosse Panapalooza is just fine.
December 5th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
CP: Work to Do — Kidz In the Hall
December 5th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Word.
December 5th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
To the mutha.
December 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
10 year meme should progress into “where do you see yourself in 10 years?” according to a good friend of mine. He also predicted that I will be “making babies”
He is wrong.
Happy Friday, Pan. I’m going out tonight! *happy*
December 5th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I’m keeping my fingers crossed I will still be relatively healthy.
Movie over…and it was still fun to watch.
December 5th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Just finished GPB myself. Definitely an entertaining, if quirky, ride.
Who said this one was mainstream?
December 5th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Well it is MS compared to Repo man and Southland Tales.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
True. Though tone of the dialog reminded me a lot of Repo Man for some reason.
December 5th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I was successful in dragging Jack to a karaoke bar tonight. Now if only I could convince him to sing.
Suggestions?
December 5th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Dan and Cj both did great karaoke songs, actually. “Turn out the light” (?) And Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend”.
I abstained from the mic, as did Spellwight.
December 5th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
ahhh well. I was unsuccessful, but the bar didn’t have the right tunes for singing, so I can’t be blamed.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Give him a guitar and switch of the Karaoke machine?
December 6th, 2008 at 12:45 am
+f
December 6th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Ok extra points on the table with this GPB game. In the movie there is a unusual method of dispatch (near the beginning) straight out of a James Bond film, name the film and the actor playing the main villain.
December 6th, 2008 at 3:10 am
CJ – Alchohol?
December 6th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Today’s cod philosophy from the latest Clone Wars:
Ignore your instincts at your peril
Feeling wiser?
December 6th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Cj: No Iron Maiden for Jack to sing????? What kind of Karoke bar is that! ;)
December 6th, 2008 at 7:15 am
I like GPB. It’s definitely fun and quirky. I’m wondering if the creators of Chuck are fans.
December 6th, 2008 at 8:05 am
So at the cinema waiting for Lakeview Terrace to start…Samuel L Jackson plays a motherfucka psycho.
December 6th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Getting ready for Christmas party. Posting will be intermittent today.
December 6th, 2008 at 10:28 am
SLJ was quite restrained in that movie.
December 6th, 2008 at 10:48 am
I need to start my Christmas baking. Treats for everyone!
Anyone ever notice how chocolate covered pretzels taste like Christmas?
What are your favorite Christmas/Holiday treats? (I need ideas to of things to make!)
December 6th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Alright, Cj!
I love chocolate fudge – the one made w/ marshmallow cream.
December 6th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Catchup post, part 1
I enjoy my service position very much. I love my students, the other people at my site, and the program in general.
EssBee – As someone who is also in the field of literacy, that’s really a shame about Evil, Inc. making your job less meaningful. :-( Were/are you a program administrator?
December 6th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Catchup post, part 2
J0e: I thought your ‘queen/Mercury’ pun was very clever. :-)
Van: I love the Discworld series, too! I’ve read the first 3 (meaning, the first 3 that were published), but haven’t been able to get my hands on the next one yet.
December 6th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Catchup post, part 3
I got Grosse Pointe Blank via Netflix yesterday, and I’m planning on watching it either tonight or tomorrow night. :-)
Repo Man sequel? Now? It just won’t feel like part of the same story without the ’80s setting.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Catchup post, part 4 (hey, we do have a comment goal!)
I wish I could go to Phoenix again and hang out with all of you cool people. :-(
December 6th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Well fav treat on the sweet front at Xmas are After Eight mints..frozen soild in the freezer.
No ideas from me on the cooking front..reheating food and boiling an egg is about my limit.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Amy, I’m not a program administrator. Rather, I manage a large group of consultants who train teachers on how to teach reading. I’m also a content person, so do a lot of customer-facing stuff from my office – just in terms of steering people in the right direction if they get off the path.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Amy, it would be awesome to meet you! Come visit sometime.
Van, that sounds yummy. I love Thin Mint cookies from the freezer.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Oh, and Amy, I’m not that cool. Jack is way cooler.
December 6th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Thx to Amy for the information on what the initials stood for.
December 6th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
EssBee: Oh, I see.
Van: You’re welcome! :-)
Cj: All the podcasters I’ve met so far have been cool, including Jack. I’ll visit Phoenix when I can afford to go on trips… whenever that is. Sadly, the family won’t be going this December, since we don’t have a kid in band anymore.
Which reminds me – my (in)famous gingersnaps are one of my favorite holiday treats. :-D
December 6th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Amy gets bonus points for getting the Queen reference! :)
December 6th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
CJ – since we’re putting in orders …
1) Ribbon candy. It was always in an antique glass dish on my Grandma’s sideboard. I know have that glass dish but no ribbon candy.
2) Suger cookies with decorative sprinkles. Not sure I like the taste but they sure LOOK like Christmas.
3) Molasis cookies. Thin, crispy, nummy!
4) My neighbors eggnog. This stuff is delicious and DEADLY!
December 6th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Speaking of the eggnog, my neighbor (whom I know brew bear with) is having his party tonight but I can’t go because of a conflict with another party. This is rather an obligatory party and one that was fun about 10 years ago but has not become just a painful reminder of what it once was. Yet, it lingers on and I could find no gracious way to decline.
Still, on my way to this party I may swing by my neighbor’s and see if I can get a mug of the eggnog to go! I’ll just need to keep it away from open flame!
December 6th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
yes …. in this case bear=beer
perhaps later tonight beer will = bare ;)
December 6th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
The minute you walked in the joint….
December 6th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Too much beer can make everyone bare.
December 6th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
J0e, I don’t know how to make ribbon candy, but I’m good at buying stuff.
I love love love love the molasses cookes from Paradise Bakery and you can only get them during the season. They are teh YUM!
December 6th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
doing quality check on latest episode… “Beware skipping past the closing”
December 6th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
So, since J0e also mentioned eggnog…
I don’t like eggnog and never have, but my dad used to make this big bowl of something he called eggnog. I know it contained eggs, but mostly it was bourbon, whiskey, scotch.. etc. I don’t really know what was in it, but it was amazing and intoxicating. It was this thick, creamy, foamy, and delicious concoction. So, I haven’t had eggnog since my dad passed away a couple of years ago. I used to drink it out of the bowl during the day and night and dollop it in my coffee in the morning. It was good stuff! I am determined to find that recipe!
December 6th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Turn off the Light – Nelly Furtado – I don’t really sing it, I just try to get all the words out before I hyperventilate.
December 6th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Bedtime. Night, Pan.
December 6th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Just watched a great documentary about Jerry Garcia, and am happy now.
Going to bed now — g’night deadpan!
December 6th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Srsly… everyone should have one of these…
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2008/12/fetal-bites.html
December 7th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Ugh! on the cookie cutter.
Morning Pan, the Sun is shining and I’m going visiting.
December 7th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Do you have to fertilize the eggs when making the batter for fetus cookies? Gross. Cj, you and Dan were both badass karaoke performers.
December 7th, 2008 at 4:51 am
CE: Buttered toast.
White bread makes the best toast in my opinion.
December 7th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Shout out to Jack, did you get the saying Monday would be fine?
December 7th, 2008 at 5:12 am
+email
December 7th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Watching the Rockettes Christmas at Radio City Music Hall with my daughter. She is completely enthralled.
December 7th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Dan and I recorded LLAP #98 last night and we dedicated a few minutes to talking about just how badass our karaoke night was.
Can you imagine the wife who presents her husband with a platter of fetus cookies when he arrives home one night?
December 7th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Oooh That was 300.
December 7th, 2008 at 7:31 am
199 to go.
December 7th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Morning Pan!
I see it was a busy day at the bar yesterday.
Catching up on the comments:
Van, I’ve read all the Terry Pratchett books (have you read his latest Nation? It wasn’t a Disc World book but was still pretty good).
I did see GPB when it came out. May have to rely on that memory. Don’t know If I’ll be able to see it again this week, but will try.
Taking my grandmother Christmas shopping today – ugh! (Not the grandmother – the shopping)
Decking the halls tomorrow – Yeah!
December 7th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Van, in answer to your question, I have a terrible poker face. I have a lot of trouble keeping a straight face. When I ‘m not telling the truth, pretty much everybody can tell.
December 7th, 2008 at 8:45 am
I think I’ll do some Christmas cards before I go.
Oh, yeah. Amy said she would do SS assignments Friday or yesterday. I wanted to make sure you’re just late, Amy and I hadn’t accidentally got missed.
December 7th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Nevermind. My spam filter tagged you, Amy. Got it. Thanks
December 7th, 2008 at 9:36 am
^ Glad everything’s okay, TEB. SS assignments were actually sent yesterday afternoon.
December 7th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Well, Pan. We are in the middle of a snow storm here in Calgary. Ended up not taking my grandmother shopping.
I did go out, went about 3 blocks and said, “this is insane”. I saw someone slide into a light pole in that time as well as two others almost lose complete control.
I think I’ll just stay home and finish my Christmas cards.
December 7th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Morning Pan, well it’s almost noon so I’m not sure if “morning” is the proper greeting. Busy weekend so far. My son has a school project that requires a model treasure chest and boat. Guess who gets to help with the construction? LOL Currently the paper machete is drying on the chest. Got to cut out some templates for the boat this afternoon. I’ll get my son on painting/detailing duty later. My niece is staying with us until the 19th. She is interning as a physical theorpist and she got assigned to Phoenix for a couple of weeks. As it turns out she only has to drive 5 minutes from our house to get where she needs to be. I wish I could trade commutes with her. I’m also busy trying to transcribe notes from the theme to “Tron.” I want to do a guitar version. Anyone with experience transcribing? Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.
December 7th, 2008 at 10:39 am
There – 6 US and 14 CDN cards done! Now it’s lunch time!
December 7th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Just don’t get the MCP to help you with the transcription, Rhett.
December 7th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I’ve got enough macaroni tamborines as it is.
December 7th, 2008 at 11:22 am
OK. It’s free museum day. I’m on my own so wish me luck corralling the little ones through the dinosaurs!
December 7th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Try not to stay after dark Cj…
CP: Slice of Scifi #190
December 7th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
So its true!!
A Deadpan featuring our very own Justa J0e?????
Dre & hugh sez: *swoooooooooooon*
Man do we need to fucking catch up or what?
Hugh sez: if only life would cooperate with us, then we could
dre sez: :(
hugh sez: :( 2
December 7th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Well Pan, snow is still going on. 6″ and still falling. My hubby and I are now taking odds on whether or not the school will call a snow day for tomorrow.
December 7th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
You going to be safe TEB?
December 7th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Safe? Yes, I don’t have to go anywhere. I work mostly from the house. It’s my husband who has to drive across the city to get to his school.
It’s not that cold (-1 C.) so it’s heavy, wet snow. Just finished shoveling the walk, and it was hard because of that.
The only thing dangerous is my cat. She just stole a marshmallow from my hot chocolate – is that weird?
December 7th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
City of Calgary webcams to see what our lovely weather is like
http://65.104.36.247/default.asp?display=cams&area=calgary&TextOnly=
December 7th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Only if the marshmellow was eaten by the cat.
December 7th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
This one’s off the CBC’s (radio station) rooftop
http://www.cbc.ca/calgary/webcam/cgy_roofcam.jpg
December 7th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Yup, she ate it.
December 7th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Insert Twilight Zone Music here—->
December 7th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Marshmallows are good. I don’t think it’s strange.
I suppose it would be strange if the cat put it on a graham cracker with a piece of chocolate and popped it in the microwave before eating it.
hmm I’m hungry.
December 7th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Now I want a smore. :-D
Tweet: Did three recordings today. Time for dinner.
December 7th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Looks frosty, Bunny. All of our snow melted today. I kinda hope the snow you’re experiencing now isn’t headed due South.
I’m roasting a corned beef roast right now for supper. None for the cats.
December 7th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
It looks daunting outside. As if the air is saying, “I’m not going to rain, but I’m sure going to make you wonder if I will!”
December 7th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Too much imbibing of caffeine at the pub has kept me awake.
Night pan.
December 7th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I am a Meat Popicle
December 7th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Posting here- Because I believe all my listeners are here…
Episode 34 of wander radio posted.
Shownotes by Jack Mangan.
December 7th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
That’s my line, TO!
Though, I’d have to dig back through the last few weeks comments to remember why.
December 7th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
WNDR – I have the download and I’ll be catching it on the ride to work come the morrow.
December 7th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Maybe my legacy won’t be Podtaint after all, but will be Lazy Show Notes.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Morning Pan,
I’ll be grabbing the new episode or Wander Radio today….iwell I would if iTunes would update faster.
Patience, patience, patience….
December 8th, 2008 at 1:34 am
So becoming a vegetarian is becoming increasingly attractive:
http://tinyurl.com/6xh43p
December 8th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Well it would if I liked most vegetables.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Well I have a new vision of hell…stuck in a room with a TV that only plays Rachael Ray…
December 8th, 2008 at 1:59 am
Popsicle?
December 8th, 2008 at 4:33 am
CP: Wander Radio #34
Redneck Ninjas…nice!
December 8th, 2008 at 4:36 am
Well Nomad Scry it was 08 last night. It very cold in upper state New York.
Yes Wander Radio really rocked. Yes I had bits in it but man it really did rock!
December 8th, 2008 at 4:42 am
Morning pan.
What’s all this about “Lazy Pod Taint” ?
December 8th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Trim up the tree with Christmas stuff
Like bingle balls, and whofoo fluff
Trim up the town with goowho gums and bizilbix and wums
Trim every blessed window and trim every blessed door
Hang up whoboohoo bricks
Then run out and get some more!
Hang pantookas on the ceilings
Pile pankunas on the floor
Trim every blessed needle on the blessed Christmas tree
Christmas comes tomorrow
Trim you, trim me!
Trim up your pets with fuzzle fuzz
And whiffer bloofs, and wuzzle wuzz
Trim up your uncle and your aunt
With yards of whofut flant
Trim every house in Whoville from the cellar to the roof
Hang up a mile of dafflers
And three miles of snaffer snoof!
Hang dang-donglers on the bathtub
Trim the occupant the with floof
To every home in Whoville and to every blessed Who
Christmas comes tomorrow
Trim me, trim you!
Trim up the tree with Christmas stuff
Like bingle balls, and whofoo fluff
Trim up the town with goowho gums
And bizilbix and wums…
Trim up the tree with bizilbix and wums
December 8th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Morning Pan!
Guess what I’m doing today?
December 8th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Plotting to keep Christmas from coming ?
December 8th, 2008 at 5:16 am
I don’t have the foggiest.
Cough
December 8th, 2008 at 5:17 am
CP – the post credits bonus track on WNDR Radio. Damn that’s funny! This being WNDR Radio, I had an idea of how the song would end, but, as with much of life, the journey if often the important part. Another fine production, Mr. Wolf.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Alright, let’s see if I can find anything on the shelf before I sign off for work…
“Select the form you want to add the menu to by clicking it with the mouse”
-Visual Basic 6 Black Book
December 8th, 2008 at 5:27 am
“2.47 A company borrows $15,000 at an interest rate of 15% per year with the agreement that the loan will be repaid over an 8-year period. The repayment scheme will be such that each payment will be $250 larger than the preceding one, with the first payment to be made 1 year after the loan is negotiated. Determine the amount of the third payment.”
-Engineering Economy, third edition
December 8th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Still have that cough I see, eh Van?
December 8th, 2008 at 5:29 am
downloading Wander Radio into i-tunes now.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:30 am
“Process unit plot plans are to be drawn to as large a scale as feasible and each item depicted is to be drawn to scale.”
-Process Piping Design, Volume 1
Choices are limited here at the office. I’ll let you folks who’ve not yet left the house pick up for a bit. Duty calls.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:32 am
That 2.2 firmware is proving more useful than I thought it would.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:32 am
I’m out for about an hour myself. Must shovel the last bit of snow from the walk. Then I might think about brekkie.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:33 am
But, before I go, this gem came in the latest Dilbert newsletter in the “true tales from In-duh-viduals” section:
…………………………….
I work for a large IT consulting firm. In discussing the process for preparing a system to go live, the client manager said in a status review, “Well, if we do extensive testing, we run the risk of identifying significant issues.” I had to explain to him the point of testing.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Van, are you able to effectively work with the DP comment page on the iPhone? I’ve tried before with the minibrowser on my current phone, but it pretty much begs for mercy when loading up a page full of several hundred comments.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:55 am
To go with the fetal cookies:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/2008/1/2/
http://www.chuchurocketeer.net/?p=545
December 8th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Finally listened to this Pan. Very nice. I think I’d like to lurk and listen to yall talk in real life… kinda like I do here. Heh.
And, DLing WNDRadio now. It’ll get through the queue in about three days.
December 8th, 2008 at 6:06 am
It works Ed but is prone to crashes…sometimes locking the iPhone up solid and requiring a reset.
December 8th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Hmmm Ed from Texas – Am I getting that predictable???
December 8th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Overdrive! I hope you were able to keep warm last night.
My part of the book pile… page 56, sentence 5, right?
“Is it the detailed unraveling of the mystery that fascinates you?” – Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card
December 8th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Walk is shoveled, no more snow falling as yet so that’s a good thing.
Belly full of eggs and toast – also a good thing
December 8th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Ed, I have the iTouch and learned very quickly the other night that trying to load the comments page takes a great deal of time. Once it was loaded, it was fairly easy to refresh though.
December 8th, 2008 at 6:23 am
CP: Wander Radio
December 8th, 2008 at 6:29 am
I have a different book near me this morning. This won’t surprise anyone that knows me:
“Yet, when the Klingon fugitive has a phaser pointed at the dilithium chamber in Engineering, the Enterprise faces imminent destruction and no one even mentions separating the saucer.”
– The Nitpicker’s Guide for Next Generation Trekkers by Phil Farrand (Phil was interviewed on LLAP in July last year. One of my most favorite moments!)
December 8th, 2008 at 6:33 am
“What about the middle road?” said Carter.
The Folklore of Discworld by Terry Pratchett and Jacqueline Simpson
December 8th, 2008 at 6:38 am
So do redneck ninja’s play Pacman?
December 8th, 2008 at 6:59 am
TEB – With great Stealth.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:04 am
I hope so.
Today’s useless tip:
If you access Facebook on your iPhone/iPod Touch, you will soon noticed that the iphone specific facebook web pages are not very functional. Yes you can access the full site but it can be slow to load.
However if you get updates sent via email sent to your device, you will noticed a link near the bottom. Touch the link and Safari boots up and accesses the m.facebook.com (for mobile phones), which if far more functional and is faster to use. Hit HOME on the webpage and then bookmark the page, you will then been able to get back when you want (entering m.facebook.com in Safari doesn’t work as the iphone is detected and the iphone pages are loaded).
December 8th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Thanks for the tip, Van. I once tried to use FB on my t-touch but found it too awkward. I’ll try your advice next time.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:07 am
- t + i
December 8th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Morning, Deadpan! Damn, didn’t get Wander Radio before coming in to work. Doh!
December 8th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Still listening. Have about another 10 minutes left.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:10 am
My cats are freaking out. They never understand this big sparkly tree thing that seems to appear in my living room this time of year.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:13 am
TEB – yeah it was a long episode… had a lot of goodies I wanted to make sure it all made it in…So I kept my big mouth shut otherwise it might have been an hour and half…
December 8th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Essbee – You were the reason I put the show up without notes…
December 8th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Wolf, I love that Christmas song. One of my least favourite Christmas songs is the one it’s spoofing. For some reason I hate that song.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:25 am
TEB – I figure I am going to a special Hell for playing that one…
I love playing the Christmas parodies around the house… I stopped when my kids would go caroling with their campfire group and change the words to the songs and that become viral … Wife (who is campfire leader) put a stop to it…
December 8th, 2008 at 7:36 am
If you go to hell for playing that song, I’ll probably be with you for disliking the original.
As for the kids, yeah I understand. I came home from work one day, when mine were younger to find snow phallic symbols in my back yard (snowmen are boring). While I found it amusing (it was in the back yard behind a fence, not in the front), my husband destroyed them all as soon as he got home.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Cool thing I just heard:
I’m time travelling into the future – at the rate of one second per second.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Finished listening to WR #34.
Nicely done Sir Wolf. If I could insert an SFX here you would be hearing a vigorous golf clap right now.
BTW: I think that there is a special room in hell where the original version of that song is played on an eternal loop!
December 8th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Ooooooh!
Tell us what it’s like in the future TEB!
Is the financial crises fixed?
How about now?
How about now?
How about now?
;)
December 8th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Nooooooooooooo! :)
December 8th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Noooooo was for J0e’s hell.
Although it also answers his question.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:55 am
TEB as we join in our eternal struggle in Hell that will be the sound track.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Google seems to be very slow this morning.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:03 am
I just want you to know, this conversation is depressing me during this time that we’re supposed to be joyful and happy.
You’re not helping spread Christmas cheer :D
December 8th, 2008 at 8:03 am
What are you trying to Google, ditto?
December 8th, 2008 at 8:06 am
I spread around some all-temperature Cheer this weekend. Impressed the misses.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:07 am
TEB: I’m trying to get to my mail and homepage.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Good for you, Rhett. I don’t think my husband knows what our laundry room looks like. It’s one of those secret rooms behind a hidden door.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Here you go TEB.
I am SOOoooooo here for you.
http://tinyurl.com/5bg2h4
December 8th, 2008 at 8:13 am
TEB – show him the door and tell him to go in there if he wants to see something very dirty.
Guys fall for that every time.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Oh God, J0e. Make it stop!!!!
As for laundry – I can’t complain he does the vacuuming and dusting
December 8th, 2008 at 8:21 am
LOL
December 8th, 2008 at 8:39 am
LOL – another type of hell.
RE: domestication – Ah, a man that sucks and lightly brushes! Don’t want to let THAT get away! :D
Oops. I think I lowbrow-ed AGAIN!
December 8th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Okay.
I can’t put off this unpleasant task any longer. Won’t bring you down with the details.
Later gators.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:51 am
CP: Wander Radio 34
Sorry, JOe, for whatever it is! Hopefully not sucking and brushing.
December 8th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Comment # 400
December 8th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Now panning on my I-pod touch. A little slower for typing.
Just making shortbread cookies while waiting for a friend to come over and then we’ll go overboard making my whole house festive :)
December 8th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Well, WNDR, I didn’t get the ending exactly, but I was confident that we weren’t going to end with a Christmas miracle on that song :)
December 8th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Wolf, that was some hilarious stuff. My office neighbors think I’m crazy now.
December 8th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Thanks Essbee
Watch out for the 6 year old Car Jackers…
December 8th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I know, those little bastards.
December 8th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Eeeeeeek!
December 8th, 2008 at 10:10 am
TEB, my hubby does help with the laundry, but he laughs at me because I make my own laundry detergent. Vacuuming and dusting isn’t something I think I could ever get him to do. 75% of our house is tile anyway so I like it when he mops.
I have no funny mopping euphemism. I’ll leave that up to all of you.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Cj – looking for a euphemism for a chore that is sloppy and wet? I’ll work on that…
December 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Cool name for a facebook group:
Folk music isn’t just for 50 year old men with beards!
December 8th, 2008 at 10:24 am
What about 50 year old men without beards?
December 8th, 2008 at 10:29 am
If only EssBee had ask that.
;)
December 8th, 2008 at 10:31 am
… and fine then! If no one else will throw themselves on that grenade -
So CJ – does he prefer to “wet” or “dry” mop?
December 8th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Damn J0e with the win.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Cj, is he 50 with a beard?
December 8th, 2008 at 10:37 am
J0e – I don’t usually like to answer for other people, but I’m pretty confident that “wet” is better.
I don’t think he’s a fan of the rag mop though.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:38 am
I’ve always like a mop with short yarns, might explain why my floors are still dirty.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:39 am
EssBee, He’s got the beard, but he won’t be 50 for a long, long time. I got myself a young’n and that’s how I like it!
December 8th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Not many are. I mean, all of that tiring “back and forth motion” is about the same but who still doesn’t get at least a little thrill when you finally stick the mop head in that little squeezey thing and watch it get wrung completely dry.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:41 am
… speaking of which (no, not really any segue here), anyone seen Jack today?
December 8th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Talked to him some yesterday, but haven’t heard/seen him today.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Jack who? We’ve got several around here so you’ve got to be more specific. Maybe we should label them or something.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:49 am
oops. Sorry for the random “Jacking”.
I was inquiring into his Manganess
December 8th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I live. . . . .
(ok, now to get caught up)
December 8th, 2008 at 10:52 am
caught up in the madness.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:53 am
BTW: Christie Hefner has announced she is stepping down as CEO of Playboy, so you kids may want to be polishing those resume’ !
December 8th, 2008 at 10:53 am
I read that as Manganese,
All down to a misspent youth actually listening in chemistry lessons.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I think I’m turning Manganese
December 8th, 2008 at 10:57 am
They live.
http://vivirrodando.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/they_live_obey.jpg
December 8th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Did someone sneeze?
December 8th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Not sure about sneezes, but there was a lot of coughing earlier.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:59 am
I’m having a piece of Colby Jack cheese and it has me wondering if there is some sort of mad Laboratory where they try different cheese combinations.
Do you suppose there have every been any catastrophic cheese combining accidents?
December 8th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Be careful where you put your stinky bishop.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinking_Bishop_cheese
December 8th, 2008 at 11:16 am
J0e, I actually know a guy who is on a cheese taste-testing panel. I remember when he got the job. I was completely jealous. I mean. Cheese.
December 8th, 2008 at 11:16 am
My favorite cheese is Havarti.
December 8th, 2008 at 11:21 am
“If you hear somebody sneeze, don’t say ‘God Bless,’ just say manganese”
– Lyrics to the song “Mn” by G. Hrab
December 8th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Uh, just checking, is George Hrab suddenly a conversation-killer on the magnitude of charred babies?
December 8th, 2008 at 11:51 am
…to which apparently everyone says: “Well, no, not as such, but now that you bring up th eburning of our young…”
December 8th, 2008 at 11:58 am
JB – So when are we going to get more of the Deadpan bar?
December 8th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Uh, more audio recordings or more improvised text fiction?
December 8th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Uh…Yes.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I need some talking down, guys. Have you ever had something happen at work that is SO infuriating that you were tempted to pitch your laptop out of a window?
December 8th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Poor Elle, she just ended up being food for Sylar. LOL
December 8th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Sorry Essbee, didn’t see your post. To answer your questions, yes, several times a month.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
EssBee: Lately? Nearly every day. You have my sympathy.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
CP: Monty Got A Raw Deal — R.E.M.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
CP: Girl With A Problem — The Northern Pikes
December 8th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
This could make TSH happy: ABC has ordered a pilot based on the Fables comic series.
http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/12/08/abc-order-fables-pilot/
The problem is that I don’t believe ABC will actually do it justice.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
CP: Cloudbusting — Kate Bush
December 8th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Kate Bush swoon!
December 8th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
CP: Rattlesnake Shake (Live) — Fleetwood Mac
December 8th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Actually, Mr. Wolf, I’ve been inconspicuously tapping away on the computer in the far corner of the room working on fleshing out a certain other work of fiction. Slower going than I would really like. Always heard it was harder to edit your fiction than to write, but never believed it before. Want to get at least 7 episodes in before committing to recording and actually kicking off the podcast…
Damn, am I copping out on this whole thing? I’ve been talking up the thing for a couple years now…
December 8th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
CP: Sound Opinions with Indigo Girl Amy Ray
December 8th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
CP: Past the Mission — Tori Amos
December 8th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
A little insight into what I’m thinking of doing when I do finally release the “Really Big Podcast…”
–A set of three “pilot episodes” to be released graciously in the Deadpan feed. (Thanks, Jack!)
–Well, obviously the Revamped “Really Big Things” novella, released episodically.
–Location audio from the “Art Shanty” project later this winter.
–Some audio before & after a screening of “Hard Candy” viewed by Travis and other friends you initially met in the Pre- and Post- “300″ clips (this hasn’t happened yet, I hope to spring this on them soonish)
–”Man on the street” content, possibly every episode, possibly recorded onsite at a local comic or scifi bookstore TBD
December 8th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Thanks, Nomad Scry.
Still not fully caught up.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
That Pac-Man song is definitely pretty funny, WNDR.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
So today I discovered that Pear cider doesn’t taste that much different from Apple cider…which is just WRONG.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
CP: Machine — Violent Femmes
December 8th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Van, apparently pear cider is generally made from a blend of pear and apple juices, so it’s not that odd…
http://tinyurl.com/5qpcyz
December 8th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Thx JB, tonight was the first time I tried the stuff.
December 8th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Van, Pear cider is what is available in breweries when non-beer-drinkers like me are thirsty. I actually like it better than the apple cider, but they are definitely similar.
December 8th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Wonders of the “random article” link in wikipedia, part 2:
Science Fiction author Gene Wolfe developed the machine that cooks Pringles.
http://tinyurl.com/35k7eg
December 8th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I found it had a slightly milder taste.
I have to go easy on the stuff these days..prone to blackouts if I have too much cider.
December 8th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Van, are you serious?!
December 8th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Oh yes, I have a scar on my nose when I blacked out and fell down the stairs.
Only happens with cider.
December 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
There might be moonshine in that cider, Van.
Storm clouds are gathering in Colorado. Bunny, dammit, I told you to keep that storm up north.
December 8th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
CP: The Beauty Process — L7
December 8th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I’ve had 2 pretty good Skype conversations today.
tweet
And I have a cool link coming up in my next post (in a few minutes)
December 8th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
drum roll
December 8th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Mike Mennenga posted this on the FarPoint e-mail thread:
http://nerdnirvana.org/2008/06/03/falling-from-space-first-person-point-of-view/
A “Stratodive” had played a big part of my first-ever published short story, “The Last Cyberpunk”, so that made this especially thrilling for me to watch.
December 8th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
In the first reboot of Dan Dare that 2000AD did in the late 70s, they had DD entering the atmosphere in space suit that could standup to the heat of re-entry.
December 8th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Jack, that is awesome.
You guys might just like my better half more than you like me. She works for NASA programs at the U. of Colorado in Boulder and is involved in all kinds of very exciting space “stuff.” I’ll have to get ahold of photos taken from balloon sats that they launch and post and share them.
December 8th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Sounds cool Essbee.
Time to call it a night, a p56 entry from me:
You should recall from Chapter 5 that sulphur dioxide poses a continual enviromental hazard at persistently degassing volcanoes, as well as sometimes heralding an eruption.
-Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis by Dave A. Rothery
December 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
As I recall, Star Trek: Generations was supposed to open with Kirk doing and space dive like that, but it got axed.
December 8th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
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December 8th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
But then maybe the opening sequence of Generations could have been as long as the Star Trek: The Motion Picture only this time with interesting footage.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
JohnBoze: Getting at least 7 episodes in before starting a podcast is a VERY GOOD IDEA. Don’t give up now! Your plan looks great! I especially love the title. :-)
December 8th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
And btw WNDR, thanks for playing my songs in your latest episode.
December 8th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_background_images/3370456/1557911647_6502380a91.jpg
December 8th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
For me, the really cool thing about the “falling to earth” video was the audio!
I can’t say I had ever heard that before. At times it almost sounded like an orchestral soundtrack. The occasional creaks and groans of the vehicle as it was stressed was pretty cool as well.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
For those who woot, I hear there may be a wootoff starting tonight. http://www.woot.com
December 8th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Morning Pan,
Always thought ST:TMP got a bad rap. More a noble failure than a complete disaster. At least they tried to do an intelligent scifi story and the original ST cast were young enough to look like they could still do the job without the need of zimmer frames.
The news about job losses on the TV is eerily reminiscent of the early 80’s.
Happy Birthday the computer mouse:
http://tinyurl.com/6rnlrf
December 8th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
CP: Tea and Chat #30
December 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
CP: Bandana Blues#269
December 8th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Ah, fuck me. I did not think about the trackback when I posted my daily podcasts. I’m sorry for polluting the board. Gah.
December 8th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
No worries at all, NS. Hell, it helps boost comment totals ;)
Mush night, good.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Thanks Mr. Jack, but it still looks like crap.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:45 am
“If you hear somebody sneeze, don’t say ‘God Bless,’ just say manganeseâ€
I hope somebody was chanting manganese for me tonight. I have turned into Rudolph.
December 9th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Morning Pan!
Poor kitty will be getting her shots today.
December 9th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Good Morning, Pan. :)
TEB – Much comfort to your kitty. I’m a kitty-lover myself.
I haven’t slept for real in days. My personality is completely chemical. Though, switching to “high energy” tea today in place of coffee. Stupid insomnia.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Jack M – Sir you are very welcome. Other projects are still pending.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:07 am
My kitty hates other people. She’s the perfect watch cat, in that she’ll howl, hiss, etc whenever anybody visits. However, this is a bad thing when it’s time to go to the vet. Because of this, she actually goes in early (just dropped her off) and they have to sedate her just to give her shots.
Poor kitty
December 9th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Just for the record Pan. CJ is kicking my butt in facebook scrabble. I bow down and supplicate myself to my superior.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Morning, Deadpan! Another slippery drive to work. Ah, December.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:34 am
TEB: I’m sure EssBee is glad to hear that.
EssBee: We’d like you SO differently, not better than you. You should tell her to drop by. :)
Now, off to smack my head against my desk some more. I’m sure I’ll get to like it eventually.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Stuck in traffic, going to be late getting home.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:46 am
http://www.minniedriver.com
To see MD’s other career
December 9th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Never thought of MD as a singer before.
Off to do some shopping. Looking for something particular for my SS gift. Not as easy to find as you would think.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:58 am
499
December 9th, 2008 at 7:59 am
500!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:00 am
TEB, You are silly. It’s just the luck of the letters.
Time to drop daughter at sitter and take son to his art class where he will make something beautiful for me to hang on the wall.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Wow, look at all those comments! Comments made of win. :)
December 9th, 2008 at 8:08 am
It’s made of comments.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:09 am
CP: Wander Radio, ep 34.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:23 am
OH MY GOD IT’S FULL OF NIPPLES!
cough
December 9th, 2008 at 8:27 am
It’s not a real Tuesday if you don’t get a 2001 reference in.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:33 am
The Daily Show was brilliant last night in its coverage of Canadian politics.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/47812/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-mon-dec-8-2008
I’m not sure if you can see this, Van. Sorry if you can’t.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:40 am
“It’s just the letters.”
Bunny, she’s whipping me too.
Van, it isn’t that easy to find a SS gift – I concur.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I appologize to our friends from the North in that … without the Fake News show I would have had no idea that your government was attacking itself.
Prime minister disolving parlement becuase he doesn’t want them messing with him?
PLEASE don’t let this idea get back to Dubya! Please oh please oh please!!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:59 am
and now for some random keystrokes
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December 9th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Wee doggie!
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/rod.blagojevich.charged.2.883170.html
December 9th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Well, I’m one very sad bunny. Went to seven different stores and have called four others (so far) and still can’t find what I’m looking for. I think I may have to settle.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I give up. I called every store in the book and they don’t have what I want.
Amazon has a wide selection of what I’m looking for. Without giving away to whom or what I’m giving. Would anybody mind if I ordered from Amazon and had the item shipped directly to them? It would be pt. 1 of a double gift so one would come from Amazon and one from me. Any objections?
December 9th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I would have Amazon ship to me then ship it on but, by the time I got it, it would probably be too late for it to arrive by Christmas.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Oh, oh oh! Amazon.com has what I want. Not Amazon.ca! May have to rethink this whole gift idea. Damn.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Since my house will be full of people on Saturday for my annual Christmas party, I feel the need to mop my floor today. Mopping is so not my favorite.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Cj – I assume this is with a wet mop?
December 9th, 2008 at 10:55 am
TEB I had to send my SS gift straight to the person.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I think, given the time frame, having any of these gifts shipped straight from Amazon or whomeever is the way to go. That was actually my plan for this year. Now I just need to remember to actually get on to Amazon and make my order.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Same here. I like the idea of shipping via Amazon, although the idea of personally wrapped things is more my giving style… I’d rather send a cool gift.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:08 am
It’s not actually a mop. It’s an enviro-steamer.
So, not only is it sloppy and wet… it’s also hot and steamy.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Ooerrr
December 9th, 2008 at 11:30 am
My problem was finding a company that would ship to an address that wasn’t my home address. The one I found didn’t do gift wrapping. so I apologise in advance for that.
I’m probably going to still miss the end date by a few days (was given a 7-10 day delivery window)
December 9th, 2008 at 11:32 am
..and realistically the person in question is going to know who sent the gift as soon as the look what country it came from.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Ok, my SS gift is away. Turns out Amazon.com will take orders from CDNs, also.
Also sent my “consolation” gift I picked up just in case. I don’t remember it being this difficult last year.
Now to get my cat from the vets.
December 9th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
CP: Return from Byzantium — Voice of the Seven Woods
December 9th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
My SS gift is away too! Lunch time project – check.
December 9th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Facebook users beware:
http://tinyurl.com/5daqu3
December 9th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Death of the creator of Bagpuss:
http://tinyurl.com/5rt6kw
December 9th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
I joined your Secret Santa fun. Be afraid. j/k I sent my giftage as well. It makes me all gooey inside to send people things!
December 9th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Van, two different friends sent me that virus e-mail – I knew it was immediately. I fear for my less tech-savvy friends.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Here’s a good gift suggestion for the ladies:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17842157
December 9th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Wouldn’t that be grounds for divorce?
December 9th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Only if you failed the Saving Throw.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Jack that’s hot! Marry me! LOL
I wonder what Teresa would think of that? Hmmm…
It kind of bums me that I thought about making my own D20 keychains and selling them on Ebay, and there they are.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Rhettro, you two obviously can’t get married. Sheesh.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Well, Jack ain’t much of a tax shelter anyway. So Jack, how bout dinner?
December 9th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Clearly there is something wrong with me. I sent the link to my husband because I actually like it. My dice are green though. I’d want it in green.
Yes. I really do have my own dice. Do not judge me.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Don’t think I’ve quite got the hang of flirting on facebook.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Practice makes perfect, Van.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Wise words Essbee..wise words.
Night pan.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Don’t judge you? Have you seen my slideshow of geek?
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/rhettro1/?action=view¤t=0a61454f.pbw
December 9th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Rhettro, I do really love Jack’s dice, but THAT is hot.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Rhettro,
Soooo… hey… uhm… I’d like to come play with your toys! ;-)
December 9th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Hey Pan!
I like the pendant also. And, like CJ, I have my own dice too (several sets)
December 9th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Howdy all!
I am rearing my head for the S.S. this year. Even though I’m kinda busy and not around I still wanna give!
-Jeremy
December 9th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
It’s not the giving, it’s the receiving… oh wait.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Are we talking about gifts. . . .? Or. . . .?
cough
December 9th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Gee Jack, are you catching Van’s cough?
December 9th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I hear Van has been doing some Facebook flirting.
cough
December 9th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
And on that (thoroughly gutter) note, I once went to an all female Christmas party. My person was the hostess,who was single, so I gave her her own BOB. I dressed it in clothing in everything. She thought it was a hoot.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Thanks CJ & Essbee,
You’re both welcome to come over and play with my toys anytime you want. :)
And.. holy shit was that Jeremy? Hey dude, how’s life treating you?
TEB: Her own BOB? Is BOB an acronym for something? Did he come with his own air pump?
December 9th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Battery
Operated
Boyfriend
silly Rhettro *rolls eyes* :)
December 9th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Oh, I thought BOB might have stood for Bulbous Orange Banana.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Wasn’t that a robot in the Black Hole movie?
cough
Now it really is night pan.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Behemoth Oblong Baton?
December 9th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Night Van. Sweet dreams.
*ignores other comments*
December 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Well that’s better than Microsoft Bob. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_bob
December 9th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Big Ole Boy
December 9th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Blimey! Oh Boy!
December 9th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I don’t think we’d get as much enjoyment from Microsoft’s version.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Husband called. On the way home. Time to make supper.
Later, Pan
December 9th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Especially when the words “micro” and “soft” are applied. L8r TEB.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
The MS Bob is probably more prone to crashes and viruses. . .
December 9th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Ooh, looks like Jack just showed me how to save $11.00! I’m not likely to make much use of the old D20’s anyway. :)
December 9th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Buy yourself something nice with that $11, Ed. :)
btw Rhett, dinner would be great – we definitely should! (but I won’t put out. I don’t care how big your dice are.)
December 9th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
That’s a relief. LOL We never did get to talk about the finer points of Opeth.
December 9th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Damn u, Amazon!!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Welcome 1 and all to the Smarty Hottie® Deadpan Retro (rhettro?) hour!!
Starring: Hugh and Andrea
With Special Guest: Jack Mangans Deadpan Episode 99
*applause*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
umm Jack is babbling about something
*rewind*
Ahhhh.. Jack knows what his problem is
Hugh sez: I wish I knew what my problem was
December 9th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Media wroted?
is that korect engerlish?
Jacks point: The Unselfconscious 80’s hold the key to happiness
I loved leg warmers!!
Hugh sez: the 80s WERE the key to my happiness, I met you in the 80s
*swooooooooooooooon*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
screw the sneering cool kids of the 2000s!!!!
Climb into my spoon!!
oh my god Hughie.. do we even have a greasy spoon tally going???
Hughie sez: I can’t recall at all babe
Holy shit. i remember the last 1 ending and we lost :(
Hugh sez: :( I had finally blocked that memory, now you brought it all back *sobs*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
is this a new greasy spoon?
What should we do! I feel like I can’t go on like this!!
Hugh sez: Don’t panic babe. just start a new tally and ask Jack later
December 9th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
LOL
December 9th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Deadpan instant funny replay moment from Ep 99:
Jack sez: Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar
Background effect add in: HA-HA!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hugh sez: Babe, your instant replay moment doesn’t seem to work well
I knows! It made me laugh though :)
Hugh sez: We laughed, thats all that matters
December 9th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Van: No worries about your gift recipient knowing who sent the gift. In the past, neither of the people who have sent me presents have hidden the return address on the package. How about the rest of you who have participated in Deadpan Secret Santas before?
December 9th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Greasy Spoon Cigars:
Cynful: boobs on strings
Justaj0e: Dr Horrible
Vanamonde: cinnamon toast
Vanamonde: stains *cough*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Oh! Didn’t realize I was interrupting a play-by-play!
Hooray for TSH!!! Welcome back!!! :-D
December 9th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
is this our sweet Jackamo guitarring and singing??????
*swwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon*
Hugh sez: *swwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon*2
December 9th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Ambassador!!!!! *hug!!!!!!*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
we no do secret santa this year :(
Hugh sez: thats all my fault by the way
its not your fault baby, stop it
Hugh sez: :( I ruin everything
*pause to lecture Hugh about how he is not ruining anything*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Re secret santa return addresess
the first secret santa I tried to address my package *snicker* from Santa Claus and the PO here in Chicago wouldn’t let me. They sez if they dont have a valid return address they wouldn’t deliver it and confiscate and open it.
Last year we had some issues here in Chicago and I had to send iTunes gift certificates via email from Hugh and my secret santa
So yeah, mine have been obvious methinks. No worries
December 9th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Ok so where were we????
Hugh sez: Greasy cigar tallys, babe
I’d like to grease YOUR cigar, sexy
Hugh sez: *swooooon*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Greasy Spoon Cigars through ep 99
Vanamonde: 2
Cynful: 1
Justaj0e: 1
December 9th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I just figured it out!!!!!
That funny HA-HA voice Jack added in after the cigar moment was from Family Guy!
Hugh sez: it was?
Methinks so.. it was the guy at Peters job who was making the jokes about irony.. like he was saying thats joke is funny, cause its true
Hugh sez: Oh yeah!!! Hey he can’t use irony. Biff invented irony
LOL Biff!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
*swooning Jacks guitarring again*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
singing: “I’ve got 13 channels of shit on the TV to choose from”
December 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Hugh and Dre sez: Stop feeling self conscious Jackamo. That was wonderful :)
December 9th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Life lessons we learned in the 80s
“Reagan happiness”?? pffff!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
if your friends don’t dance, they are NO friend of mine motherfucker
Hugh sez: Weneeds to go dancing this weekend babe
wedo!
I like this little thing about 80s songs giving us life lessons
Hugh sez: its all so true.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
*pause*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
TSH:
*hugs back*
No, neither of you have ruined anything. :-)
December 9th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
*unpause*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
See Hugh? The Ambassador sez so!
Hugh sez: well since the Ambassador sez I didn’t. I didn’t then
Amy, did you know you were so powerful??
:)
December 9th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
wheres the beef?
December 9th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Indianapolis 214 miles to go
stolen paragraph
oooo.. whose sexy voice is that????
Hugh sez: she needs to say something really dirty!!
mehopes she does!!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Wewants to know whose voice that is, so we are goingto go see if Jack ever did show notes on this ep
December 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
ooooooo Cynful!!!
Hugh sez: how appropriate
*swooon*
December 9th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Sorry. I have a thing with voices
Hugh sez: does she ever!
ah crap!
*pausing for a few*
be back shortly kids
December 9th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
LOL! No, I didn’t know! MWAHAHAHA!!! ;-)
December 9th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
:) uh-oh! The Ambassador knows her true strength!!!
A friend of ours called from out of town. I’ve talked to him and now its Hughies turn, when he finishes we will finish ep 99. I can’t wait to listen to episode 100!!
I have yet to hear the product of our labor :)
December 9th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
alrighty then!
Hugh sez: hit play woman!
yes sir!
*play*
December 9th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
*cynful voice swoooooon*
*essbee voice swooooon*
December 9th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
*supermodel sex vampires swoooon*
Hugh sez: you and I need to be vampires
we do!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
contents of Vans fridge
*vanamonde accent swoooon*
I love the way he sez bottle, and pint
LOL!! Ha Ha!!
Hugh sez: it was the Family Guy dude again
LOL
weloves it
December 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
talking about wanting/not wanting to have kids
Oh hells yes we had the when are you guys gonna have kids pressure
Ah, the central air
Hugh sez: Central Air, its 20 degrees outside, is he crazy??
He lives in AZ baby. Its probably like 90 there right now
[80s singing] Don’t stop.. believeing [/80s singing]
December 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Bunny
Happy belated bday bunny!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Industrial age? Is he talking about our industrial music faze?
Hugh sez: methinks he isn’t babe
:(
More responsible?? pffff!!!!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I hope to never be a grumpy old lady
Hugh sez: Oh come on babe! I look forward to growing into a nasty cranky old man with you, and we can go to the Golden Apple restaurant on Sunday mornings and bicker really loudly and piss off all the hungover kids stumbling in drunk from their Saturday night festivities.
YOu’ve thought about this?
Hugh sez: Yes, its my dream
ok, then :) So yes, we will be cranky old people meguesses
December 9th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
outrobabble time
Duel of the fates season 3
*sigh*
keep an eye on the site. Server Monkey page
Don’t cheat Dub
Send in content
December 9th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
gjb
Van won!!
Do you have anything else to say Jack
December 9th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
The Al Jourgensen age was very irresponsible.
w00t for the Smarty Hottie Play-by-palooza :)
I hope guys will still do these when you’re cranky old people at the diner.
December 9th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Dear Jackamo
weloves it when you are sloppy and messy
breast
dre and hughie
December 9th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Jack talked to us!!!
*swoooon*
Hugh: *faints*
December 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
No, when we are cranky old people at the diner we won’t know how to use the new fancy computers and we will bitch really loudly in said diner about how things were back in the good ol days
December 9th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
*jack guitarring again swooooooon*
Holy fucking crap deadpan 100!!
*exhale*
why you be so nervous/cringing Jackamo?
December 9th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Hugh sez:
Dear Jack
your singing makes me very swoony and weak in the knees
I think.. i think I love you
cock,
Hugh
December 9th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Woooooooot!!!
The Deapan is full of hotness tonight!
Hello TSH and Jeremy and Jack and Amy and just EV-A-Reeee body!!!
Again I say woot!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Hugh sez: At the risk of getting the death glare from my wife:
Dear Jack
Didja see Chicago vs Phoenix last week?
Yes, I am speaking of hockey
cock,
Hugh
December 9th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
j0e!!!!!
*swoooonies*
Jackamo- this song is really good. Why for does it make you cringe? We really like it
December 9th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Hugh sez: PAUSE!!!
OMG
*pause*
what???!??
Hugh sez: We forgot the will Jack come back after the music game
!!! How could we forget??????
December 9th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Is Jack Coming Back after the music game
Hugh sez: LAdies first…
Dre sez: yes, he is coming back after the music
Hugh sez: then I get the no vote
December 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Methnks he didn’t actually say I’m not coming back after the music this time
December 9th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
BAH! Wordpress ruins everything
Apparently Ive commented: ‘LOL’ before
Hugh sez: imagine that
December 9th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
But I was LOL-ing cuz he put the ha ha! in the end again.
and also… I won the is Jack coming back after hte music game!!!
Hugh sez: Does this mean you are on top tonight?
*swoooon* Yes, but it means its your turn to get on your knees tonight
Hugh sez: Oooooo babe. mm mmm. I love it when she gets sassy!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Do you feel like Unshowing baby? So next time we can get right into ep 100?
Hugh sez: sure, unshow away babe.
December 9th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Welcome 1 and all to the Smarty Hottie® Deadpan Unshow Retro (rhettro?) segment!!
Starring: Hugh and Andrea
With Special Guest: Jack Mangans Deadpan Unshow 19
*applause*
December 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
He is our unhost
and what we heard it untrue
December 9th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Greasy spoon comments
Ed: Eraserhead via mail dispatch
Emergency mini-palooza of Eraserhead
Smarty Hotties!!!: swoooning at Ed
EssBee: Dark Knight
EssBee: passing bourbon
Van: culinary skills lacking *cough*
December 9th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Greasy Spoon Cigars Comments through unshow 19
Vanamonde: 3
EssBee: 2
Cynful: 1
Justaj0e: 1
Ed: 1
Smarty Hotties: 1
December 9th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
oooo.. this is quick and dirty
Hugh sez: *swooon* I plan i making it long and dorty
*swooon*
gjb
Paul Maki wins!!! Too bad John Boze didn’t win
December 9th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
dorty?
December 9th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Thank you Brad P
December 9th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Morning Pan, loads of TSHs comments to read as I sip my orange juice.
December 9th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
panamaniacs
bye Jackamo!!!!
Hugh sez: that was too short
:(
Hugh sez: Can we go take care of your Is Jack coming back after the music game prize now?
you perv. of course we can!!
night pan
night mush
night cockles
night Mr Blagojevich, hope its cozy in your cell!!
hugh sez: no babe, remember we heard he posted bail
oh yeah.. well then.. night Mr Blagojevich, hope your wife is laying next to you in bed right now chewing your ass out for getting caught you dumbass!!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Morning/night Van :)
we leave the pan in your ultra-capable hands
December 9th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Sadly, I did not see the Hawks-Yotes game, Hugh. Limited access to the games now, since I let the cable go. Thanks for the PBP-ing.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Behold, the new greasy spoon prize:
http://foodproof.com/photos/full/bacon-cheese-roll-1290
December 9th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Just remember to pop an aspirin before taking a bite.
December 10th, 2008 at 3:55 am
I don’t remember the weather reports mentioning a TSH storm sweeping out of Chicago. Can’t wait to see the report on 100 :)
December 10th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Morning, all. Hotties, that was awesome – do it again, do it again.
I think I woke up hungry, because I really want to win that prize.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Today’s crap joke:
Worker No.1 is feeling smug about reaching the end of a short shift says to a fellow worker:
Ask me whose finished?
Worker No.2 replies:
But I thought you were English. ?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:10 am
mehning
December 10th, 2008 at 5:11 am
woot! A huge TSH turnout last night. Too bad I missed it.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:12 am
I’ll roast in deadpan hell for that one.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Morning Pan!
One grumpy bunny this morning. I’m in the office (that’s not why I’m grumpy). Someone was in my file drawers. Now, I understand, since I’m only in the office once a week if that, that sometimes people need to get into the files. But the thing that bugs me is THEY BROKE THE DRAWER. so I come into the office and find a broken drawer on my desk. Tsk, tsk. Not a happy bunny at all.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:41 am
BTW, Amy. Back to an earlier post. I’ve never hidden my return address (the post office doesn’t like it), nor has anybody hidden thier’s from me (Rhettro was my SS last year).
In any secret Santa’s I’ve been involved in, because it’s amoung friends or family, we’ve always revealed at the end anyway. I know it removes the “secret” from secret Santa, but at least you know who to give hugs to in thanks (albiet electronic hugs in this case)
December 10th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Morning Pan.
I’m afraid it’s unavoidable … today I must Christmas shop.
TEB – Fools!!! Have they not seen that scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
You do NOT want to make the bunny angry! stupid humans
December 10th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Lucky for them I know how to use wood glue and a hammer and nails. (and the fact I’m almost never in the office so I won’t see it that often anyway;) )
December 10th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Whaaaa!
I’ve lost my ability to do simple multi-tasking.
I was fixing my coffee and mulling over what I needed to do today (“Hmmmm. Should I buy that lazertag set on-line where I can get the free batteries but might not get them shipped in time … or should I just go look for them in a local store or …)
… and just then I caught myself as I was about to pour coffee into the sugar bowl. Just to my left was my coffee cup with the lid to the sugar bowl on it.
Maybe this problem will correct itself AFTER I drink the coffee.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:44 am
“Lucky for them I know how to use wood glue and a hammer and nails.”
Sealing them into their own offices so you don’t have to kill them … good thinking!!!
See, I would have been tempted to just use the hammer and go on a rampage.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Would it be considered a rampage if I simply nailed their feet to the floor?
December 10th, 2008 at 6:56 am
What was really amusing is, the person who broke the drawer (he fessed up) then asked if I could help him install an update for his system.
I was really tempted to give him the wrong instructions….
He’s lucky I’m such a nice person :)
December 10th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Very Roman of you TEB.
So off to the cinema, depending on the crowds, Transporter 3 or the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still…I’m not expecting greatness from the latter.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:59 am
That was for the nailing rather than the helping to update the system.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Feet first. Feet first!!
December 10th, 2008 at 7:11 am
wOOt! to last night’s Hottie’s Show. I can’t wait for them to do DP100. And JOe, I’m glad I’m not the only one who ever put a sugar bowl lid on top of his cup of coffee.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:20 am
At least you didn’t pour liquid creamer into the sugar bowl! I’ve done that one.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:26 am
I was actually tilting the jug to do just that when I caught myself EssBee. It’s nice to know I am in such good company though. :)
December 10th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Hey, that’s like a “group ” dumb ass memory.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:48 am
The “Hive Mind” dumb ass memory. LOL
“We are Dead Pan of Borg, you dumb assness will be added to our own, resistance is irrefutable.. er futile.”
December 10th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Well Borg …er… I mean Pan, I’m heading home.
Ta.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:03 am
LMFAO
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/12/09/chinese-poem-on-the.html
It really isn’t that hard to fact check.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:13 am
So, I’m going to jump on my soapbox for a moment.
Today is a national political action A Day Without A Gay. Briefly, the point is for gay folks and their supporters to call in and not work/school/shop today. Instead, we were asked to go be of service somehow in our community.
I chose not to participate in that for a few reasons, both personal objections to the logic of the action and because Evil, Inc. is so evil.
Instead, I’m going to send a postcard to the Obama transition office and ask him to remember his promises to the gay community about repealing DOMA and DODT. I also am telling a few people I dig a few things about my life today as part of my personalization of the action.
Here they are:
1) My significant other and I have to carry powers of attorney on each other in case of a tragedy. This will allow us to make life & death decisions around our religion loony family members in the event of something horrible.
2) We cannot adopt or foster kids in Colorado unless we lie about our relationship.
/soapbox
December 10th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Sounds like the more productive/positive way to go EssBee. :)
December 10th, 2008 at 8:19 am
No Keanu today due to technical problems.
Just need to turn brain off for Transporter 3.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:23 am
That is hilarious, ditto!
December 10th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Yeah ditto, pretty funny. I’ve heard of english speaking people wanting to get tatoos of Chinese cuniforms on them and unwittingly getting “brocolli beef” on their forearms.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Hey EssBee thanks for sharing.
I support your efforts to responsibly take care of anyone you love, regardless of who that is. Caring, love, supportive relationships … the world is in awfully short supply of that sort of thing and anyone who choses to participate in those activities counts as one of the “good guys” in my book. :)
December 10th, 2008 at 8:51 am
As usual JOe put it more eloquently than I, and I concur.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:54 am
aw, you guys are sweet.
CP: Rachel Maddow show from yesterday
December 10th, 2008 at 9:10 am
As the resident Deadpan Finn, I’ll absolve you of the crap joke, Van…
December 10th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Huzzah! (for everyone, of course)
December 10th, 2008 at 9:20 am
CP: Over The Mountain — Ozzy
December 10th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Now I understand how the economic meltdown happened
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9UIflxxWBg
December 10th, 2008 at 9:39 am
On the drive in this morning, I listened to an old favorite.
http://tinyurl.com/56ypkm
If you are looking to get into Symphony X, I think this is a good starting point.
December 10th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I’ll check them out, Rhett.
December 10th, 2008 at 9:51 am
That particular album doesn’t seem to be on I-Tunes, Rhett. These four are:
Paradise Lost
The Odessy
The Divine wings of Tragedy
Twilight in Olympus
Which of these would be your recommendation?
December 10th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Odessy – Odyssey
December 10th, 2008 at 9:55 am
CP: Rasputin – Boney M
December 10th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Out of that group, “Divine Wings of Tragedy” is what I would recommend to start. :)
December 10th, 2008 at 10:01 am
CP – Double Share – Nathan Lowell
Preparing for discussion with him come New Year’s Day.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Thanks Rhett. Now downloading from i-tunes.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I’ll be interested in your thoughts TEB. :)
December 10th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Will have to give you thoughts after lunch, Rhett. i-Tunes still downloading.
Hungry… wasting away… getting weak… :)
December 10th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Doesn’t he live in Colorado, Wolf?
December 10th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Symphony X is metal, but melodic and kinda operatic — more like Dream Theater. No Cookie Monster vocals.
I think “Divine Wings of Tragedy” is the one I have. I don’t know, because I left my iPod at home today. I’m having quite the dipshit day, myself. . . . It must be a collective mind thing.
I wonder if getting assimilated would constitute a dumbass memory.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Yes EssBee He does. It will be a Skype interview…I can’t afford to visit…
December 10th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Transporter 3 only deserves a:
December 10th, 2008 at 10:46 am
I don’t think I had enough oestrogen in my system to appreciate JS stripping off.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:57 am
“dumbassimilared?”
Yes Dream Theater is the band Symphony X gets most compared to. Thematically, X is lighter with songs based on mythology/fantasy etc. Their music is more metal focused than DT. They are kind of mishmash of Dio, Kansas and Yngwie. Definitely not mainstream, and may take a couple of listens to form any appreciation. The high points for “The Devine Wings of Tragedy” and “V: The Mythology Suite” are the complex melodies/harmonies. The low points are the parts where the synthesizer is used to emulate an orchestra really sounds like a cheap synthe. They use better equipment on the following albums of Odyssey and Paradise Lost, but I found the melodies superior on the earlier albums.
December 10th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Free MP3’s for the curious few. :)
http://www.symphonyx.com/audio.html
December 10th, 2008 at 11:18 am
CP: Marker In The Sand — Pearl Jam
December 10th, 2008 at 11:23 am
OK yes – I do have “Divine Wings”, and “Of Sin and Shadows” is a good one to test drive, if you’re curious about Symphony X.
Anyway.
Van brings up an interesting point. The new Day the Earth Stood Still. Are you offended enough to avoid it? Or will your curiosity win out?
December 10th, 2008 at 11:30 am
According to the noon hour news, we can expect to reach the minus thirty mark on the weekend. I just don’t remember approving those temperatures…
December 10th, 2008 at 11:33 am
I enjoyed the first two Transporters, but will have to wait until it hits video before I see the third.
As for TDtESS, that too will have to wait until video (while I have time to see it, my husband doesn’t so…). It’s been a while since I saw the original. It would be interesting to play the two back to back and see the differences.
December 10th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Van, I did apologize :D
December 10th, 2008 at 11:37 am
CP: Bette Davis Eyes – Kim Kahn
December 10th, 2008 at 11:38 am
CP: Of Sins and Shadows – Symphony X
December 10th, 2008 at 11:42 am
The only remake I remember actively avoiding was the Stallone version of Get Carter.
Changing the original’s downbeat ending was unforgivable.
December 10th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Would it help if I did some major grovelling and sucking up?
After all, they can’t all be winners :)
December 10th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I think you’ve lost me TEB.
You could try looking in the bargain bins.
December 10th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Ok, will move comment to it’s proper place.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
No grovelling required TEB….
December 10th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I can’t say that I have high hopes for the new “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” The fact that they are using the trailor for the Wolverine movie to lure people in doesn’t bode well. Then Patman told me two words that made me know I will watch it at some point. “Jennifer Connelly”
December 10th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
No grovelling required TEB, the penny dropped!
December 10th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Yes..Jennifer Connelly../swoooooon
December 10th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I had to look it up as I never heard that saying before, Van. Now I have to come up with something witty for it. Maybe on tomorrow’s?
December 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
CP: Underneath The Waves — The Twilight Singers
December 10th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
ZP aims for the head in his review of Left 4 Dead:
http://tinyurl.com/6dx25l
December 10th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Best. Line. EVAR.
“It’s my observation that zombies are second only to ninjas, pirates, and monkeys in the list of things that nerds like and need to shut the fuck up about.”
ZP FTW!!!!!!
December 10th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
A surprisingly positive review from ZP. Pretty cool.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
That is some funny shit, ditto.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I think the Blue Bird of Happiness has been betting on the stock market.
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/funny-pictures-this-is-not-the-blue-bird-of-happiness.jpg
December 10th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Yea for me!
I have procured a copy of Gross Point Blank from my local library.
Side note to podcasters – I was amazed at the vast assortment of Sound FX CDs my public Library had. You might spend half a day at your own if you think you might ever need some foley.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Over 700 nipples without really trying..nice!
December 10th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Saw the following on another website:
I have the body of a God…. it just happens to be Buddha
Well it made me smile.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
“Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler.” –Albert Einstein
December 10th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
If you are considering getting an Xbox 360, how to find the new Jasper variant out in the wilds of retail land:
http://tinyurl.com/5rs793
December 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Wee doggie you guys have been busy today.
While I’m sure TEB and the others in the northern district of Deadpan will scoff, its 33 and snowing down here. I really appreciate the heated seats in the new car.
December 10th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Thanks everyone :) it was good to be deadpanning again
I can’t wait to listen to ep 100
When you think we will be able to do that Hughie?
Hughie sez: by this weekend wehopes
December 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
and also:
# ditto Says:
December 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
CP: Underneath The Waves — The Twilight Singers
*swooooooooooon*
I believe that Twilight SIngers CD was a secret santa gift to you from some rabid Twilight Singers fan wasn’t it ditto?
Hugh sez: oh let me guess who THAT might be. But isn’t rabid cutting your love of twilight singers just a bit short?
just a bit :)
December 10th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Speaking of Twilight Singers. We’ve heard from a valid source that we might see a new album from them in 2009
Hugh sez: “valid source”? LOL
:) heh
l8r panites!
December 10th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I want to marry Jon Stewart. Anybody catch his discussion w/ Mike Huckabee last night?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Finally brought the kids in before my balls froze off. It’s never snowed this early and it’s been four years since the last time it snowed around here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ultimate_ed/tags/snow/
December 10th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Snow is the greatest when you’re that age. I’m glad you and the kids made the best of it, Ed.
Now this is some funny shit:
http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2008/12/the-auto-industry-would-like-to-have-a-word-.html
December 10th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
How are we supposed to notice the snow when there is a great car in the picture?
December 10th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
TSH: Why yes, it was a gift! I wonder from who? :)
December 10th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
For anyone interested on Mike Huckabee being on the Daily Show.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VWlxwO36Ztc
I’ll say upfront that I’m firmly on Jon Stewart’s side of the issue, but I’m surprised that Mike Huckabee actually presented his case in a thoughtful manner. Good discussion.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Being firmly on Huckabee’s side of the issue, I also agree it was a pretty good discussion. As the host, Stewart clearly had the advantage in being able to steer the questions and throw out some red herrings. Huckabee handled himself quite well. Thanks for finding that one, Rhettro.