Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #135: Bigger and More Sinister
Twazy Show Notes.
Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #135: Bigger and More Sinister
Ziggy Stardust opening by Kurt
Starting with a time loop
Next week! DiscWorld Con and Deadpanmmmmmm get together! There will be lots of goodness! Contact Jack for more info
Promo – The Dollhouse Podcast (http://www.thedollhousepodcast.com/)
The Energizer Bunny Con Wrap up contunued from last week
Nowhere in Jersey is Safe (pt. 1) – Jack Mangan
Questors of Effpiem – Amy Bowen (http://amybowen.wordpress.com/)
More World Con wrap up.
DeadPan Comments (by You Tube)(I take no responsibility for spelling):
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Jack Jaffe with a Dumb Ass Memory
Jack (Mangan) Twalks Twitter
DeadPan Comments by:
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Dramatic Pause
Outro Babble
Send in content: 206-350-Tomi (8664) or e-mail: sphericaljackmatgmaildotcom
Contact Jack, Cj, or The Energizer Bunny if you have any questions about the Deadpanmmmm get together.
Outro Music
August 26th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
So now for something..
August 27th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Woo Hoo! It IS Thursday. I knew it was my Thursday, but I get confused sometimes when it turns into Thursday for anyone else.
*dances grotesquely to Van’s shaken toothpick beat*
August 27th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Deadpan is my calendar to mark the days on the prison cell wall.
August 27th, 2009 at 3:19 am
I carve them as notches in my own forehead.
When I carved the notches in other people’s foreheads, I got some complaints.
4
August 27th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Five, yo.
Morning! Today is Sly B’s birthday, so should be a fun day. I took the day off of work, and we’re going to do something. Don’t ask me what, but something.
August 27th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Morning Pan!
Happy Birthday Sly B
August 27th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Lucky seven.
Happy Birthday Sly B. I’m guessing Sly B is somehow related to EssBee.
So I should have pr1menumber or wh0lenumber in my household.
August 27th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Sly B is S B’s SO.
;)
Damn that was fun.
August 27th, 2009 at 5:15 am
Jack, why for you do comments that way? Do you hate me?
August 27th, 2009 at 5:26 am
Happy Bornday Sly B!
i – rat1onalnumber
I’m listening on the Pan today. This feels funny.
August 27th, 2009 at 5:26 am
I forgot I can’t listen on the Pan and comment. Der.
August 27th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Now I am listening on the popup. I win.
August 27th, 2009 at 5:30 am
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=9781&uid=120673555584#/group.php?gid=120673555584
August 27th, 2009 at 5:38 am
My hubby is laughing at me. I’m bringing so much stuff to Arizona I have no room in my suitcase for my clothes.
I told him that’s what carry-on is for :)
August 27th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Must do some shopping. Back in a bit.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Is it just me or does H1N1 always look like it’s meant to mean something in 1337?
August 27th, 2009 at 6:05 am
That was fun. Thanks Jack.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Good morning. Yay for a dew Neadpan. New Deadpan.
Thanks, Bunny! You made me smile this morning!
August 27th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Wolf, ha!
Cj, good to see you! xox
August 27th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Tis elite for your behind.
w00t
August 27th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Happy Birthday SlyB!
August 27th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Oooh Happy Birthday to Sly B! :)
August 27th, 2009 at 6:53 am
http://shirt.woot.com/friends.aspx?k=9522
August 27th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Back!
Glad you feel better, Cj.
Now to play tetris with my suitcase
August 27th, 2009 at 7:10 am
And on that note – I’m out for most of the day being very busy.
Can’t wait to listen to the show on my trip!
August 27th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Ta, Cj.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Glad you are better, Cj.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:33 am
I guess I’ve been contaminated by living in Jersey. ;)
August 27th, 2009 at 7:34 am
[...] August 27, 2009 This episode of “The Questors from Effpiem” can be found in Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #135: Bigger and More Sinister. [...]
August 27th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Show notes for this episode of Questors are up!
http://tinyurl.com/mwcynh
August 27th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Happy Birthday Sly B.
Good to see you are fighting fit Cj.
I’m now off the weekend, heading off to Wales tomorrow for a friends 30th Birthday party…7 hour train journey..groan.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I’ll leave listening to the latest DP for the train tomorrow.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Have a good trip, Van.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I got a reminder that it’s jeans day at work tomorrow.
I work from home, I thought every day was jeans day.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Notice to Deadpanites attending the Sunday party but NOT attending Discworld Con.
I’m doing special tags to identify you as part of our group so you won’t get kicked out. If you want your tag to say something special (i.e. (Amy a.k.a.) The Deadpan Ambassador) let me know, otherwise you’ll just get a generic tag when you come to the room. You also get your choice of Neon Green, Neon Yellow, or Neon Pink.
I’m also offering up variations on the theme (Deadpan is the Way; Deadpan is the Weigh; Deadpan is the Whey; etc.)
Let me know.
Thx.
August 27th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Actually, even if you are attending the Discworld Con, if you want a special tag, let me know.
I wasn’t excluding you, I just want to make sure everybody can get in to the party ;)
August 27th, 2009 at 7:55 am
New Ep = Yea!!!
good fun once again
August 27th, 2009 at 8:03 am
What is bad fun j0e?
August 27th, 2009 at 8:27 am
That’s a whole ‘nother podcast, wolf :)
Happy Birthday to Sly B.
August 27th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Well, looks like I’ll get to have a good teaching moment with my daughter explaining why the government doesn’t need to know the answers to all those questions beyond the number and names of the people that live in our house.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/2009-08-26-census-kits-schools_N.htm
August 27th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Number 6: I am not a number! I am a free man!
Number 2: [laughs]
August 27th, 2009 at 9:16 am
US Airway’s website is not working. How am I supposed to find out weight limits if I can’t get on the website?
August 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Well I found out my suitcase is small enough to count as carry-on. That means I can bring hubby’s old laptop and be “wired” at the hotel.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Yes, I know I’m not going for another week. It’s just the way I am. “hyperpunctual”
August 27th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Oh yeah, I won’t be doing show notes next week (will be on an airplane). Usually Cj’s my second but she’s offered to play chauffeur. Any takers?
August 27th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Me thinks I’ve been deserted.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Happiness is a warm bubblebath… I could go with some happiness right now.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Reread that last statement. An NOT unhappy, just wish I was in a warm bubblebath instead of typing at my computer.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I wonder if I e-mailed hubby and told him I wanted a warm bubble bath if he would leave work to come join me… meh, probably not.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:43 am
I bet he has the silly attitude of, a warm bubble bath might be fun and all, but it doesn’t pay the bills. That’s a very unreasonable and selfish way of thinking. Even if a bubble bath can wait until tonight, why should it? ;)
August 27th, 2009 at 9:44 am
You should never leave a bunny alone in a Deadpan board. Her thoughts start to ramble.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:44 am
And happy birthday to Sly B! – - and to Vanamonde’s friend. That is a helluva train ride, Van.
Thanks for the kind words, everyone.
Sorry for the hasty nipples, Bunny.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Whoa, I certainly don’t want to interrupt rambling thoughts of bubble baths.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am
They’re gonna play that muskrat ramble tune
Like the way you never heard it played
Get ready for the big parade
All together now – one and two
Join that happy crowd
Tellin’ me that ramblin’ scramblin’ muskrat song
Come on, ramble along
Yeah
- Harry Connick Jr.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Do you think muskrats like bubble baths?
August 27th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Muskrat, Muskrat, candle light
Doin’ the town and doin’ it right in the evenin’
It’s pretty pleasin’
Muskrat Suzie, Muskrat Sam
Do the jitterbug at a Muskrat Land
And they shimmy, Sam is so skinny
And they whirl and they twirl and they tango
Singin’ and jinglin’ a jangle
Float like the heavens above
Looks like Muskrat Love
Nibblin’ on bacon
Chewin’ on cheese
Sam says to Suzie
Honey, would you please be my Mrs
Suzie says, yes, with her kisses
Now, he’s ticklin’ her fancy
Rubbin’ her toes
Muzzle to muzzle
Now anything goes as they wriggle
Sue starts to giggle
And they whirled and they twirled and they tango
Singin’ and jinglin’ a jangle
Floatin’ like the heavens above
Looks like muskrat love
- Captain and Tennile
August 27th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Does anybody remember the Dean Martin Song…
I’m forever blowing Bubbles
Bubbles is the girl next door…
August 27th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Lucky Bubbles.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Real Lyrics:
I’m forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air,
They fly so high,
Nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams
They fade and die.
Fortune’s always hiding,
I’ve looked everywhere,
I’m forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
When shadows creep,
When I’m asleep,
To lands of hope I stray!
I’m forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air,
They fly so high,
Nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams
They fade and die.
Fortune’s always hiding,
I’ve looked everywhere,
I’m forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:54 am
August 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I’m supposed to have lunch with a girlfriend but she’s running late.
I wonder if she likes bubble baths?
August 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Because dreams fade and die, just like bubbles. Who knew Dean was so emo?
Maybe Trent Reznor wrote that one for him.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am
This is good clean fun that could be dirty.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiHNaugQzk
August 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLY B !!!!!!
May you have your cake and eat it TOO! :)
August 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
WNDR – Big thumbs up for Ep 43 !
More fun for my day.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
So, on a completely different tangent, wanna know a real thing that is good to do on a flight?
Even if you don’t I’m going to tell you anyway.
I’m short enough I can stand at my seat and not hit the overhead compartment. I can stand and stretch my legs without leaving my seating area. It’s cool. Now you can all be green with envy :mrgreen:
August 27th, 2009 at 10:01 am
RE: “What is bad fun j0e?”
Going into a shopping mall with a grenade launcher. THAT would be sooo much fun … bad fun but fun none the less.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:01 am
meerkats are cute. I like seeing them at the zoo
August 27th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Ok, news time. Then, hopefully, it’s time for lunch.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I’m so jealous, TEB.
Fortunately the flight to AZ is only about 2.5 hours.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:02 am
CP: The Day The World Went Away — NIN
August 27th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I don’t plan on bringing a computer with me to AZ. Just some books and a camera.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:06 am
How did we gloss over the “bubble bath plus friend” comment??
ahem.
My head has hit the overhead compartments many times. How tall are you, Bunny?
August 27th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Just under 5,2″ Jack
August 27th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Ed – I followed your link but I couldn’t find a list of the questions they’ll be asking.
Any chance you have a link for those?
August 27th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I believe I see the future — Because I repeat the same routine
- NIN
August 27th, 2009 at 10:09 am
ditto, 3.5 hours for me.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:09 am
…. and another LLAP has just finished.
Been a good day for chopping away at the Podjam.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Thank you J0e – #43 is my best balanced show…(Of coarse that is only my opinion what do I know)
August 27th, 2009 at 10:15 am
I enjoyed your last episode, wolf
August 27th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Case in point (discovered this morning):
http://twestival.com/twestival-local-2009/
August 27th, 2009 at 10:28 am
So, can we call them a bunch of twits? twats?
August 27th, 2009 at 10:32 am
E’ve added plain white to the colour choices for your nametag.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Thank you Bunny. :D
How was the bubble bath?
August 27th, 2009 at 10:33 am
E’ve = have
stupid touch
August 27th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Haven’t had it yet, wolf. Am actually waiting for a friend so we can go for lunch. Might have one when I get back.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Can we call ours a mmmmmmmmmestival?
How about a deastavle?
August 27th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Small, cute and deadly..TEB that is.
Yes the latest WR was good..but not as good as that other WR episode I won’t mention..
cough
August 27th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Isn’t there some union that can put a stop to all those UK actors putting on American accents for US TV?
August 27th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Actually to be serious Wolf, the content was good as usual, but the levels were still a bit off.
Oh and I may get to actually watch Farscape:The Peacekeeper Wars on that long train journey..it’s been sitting on my HD for years.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Van – Hmmm… I will continue to work on it.
August 27th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I’m home from most of my errands. I have a doctor appointment in a few hours. Nothing major ;)
I am still kinda taking a break from the tweets and IM’s. Too many voices in my head these days, but I assure all that I’m in a chipper and fantastic mood. Gosh golly!
August 27th, 2009 at 11:07 am
WNDR – funny you should mention the levels … I meant to send you an e-mail about that “off-line” an episode or two back and forgot to do so … I guess the fact that THIS episode didn’t remind me to do so, would indicate that you are on the right track :)
August 27th, 2009 at 11:09 am
TEB – can I have a name tag even if I don’t get to go ? :(
*wipes tear from eye*
August 27th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Bunny, I can totally do show notes that day. I usually wait up for the show and hear it the night before anyway. Or early morning. I can do it. I volunteer.
Does your carry on mean you aren’t checking luggage? I’m still trying to determine if I’ll be able to pick my son up from school or if he’ll be going home with a friend. (either of which is fine). If you are checking luggage (which is absolutely positively fine) it will take a little longer at the airport.
I’ve already set up his ride home, but I’m an over-planner.
August 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Green.
I think other options should be:
Deadpan is the ONLY way.
or
Deadpan is the ONLY way I like it.
At first I thought Cj – Deadpan’s 2nd in command of the coat check closet…
But…
Oooh bubbles!
August 27th, 2009 at 11:14 am
One more thing.
Yesterday I saw a movie called 10 Things I Hate About You In an effort to empty my mind of everything in it, I’ve been watching movies that are piling up in my Netflix instant watch queue.
I also watched Nick and Nora’s Infinite Play List.
Enjoyed both movies. They worked as intended and turned my brain off some, but suddenly…something bizarre happened along the way.
I think I fell in love with Heath Ledger. The only thing I’ve ever seen him in previously was Batman sooo… yeah. He’s something else that one.
August 27th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I think my wife might need the saying “What the hell is Deadpan?” ;)
August 27th, 2009 at 11:46 am
How about -
Deadpan is THIS way.
August 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am
There should have been an arrow after that last line
August 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Stupid wordpress
August 27th, 2009 at 11:48 am
——->
August 27th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Name tag request sent. :-)
August 27th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
BTW – For those in the U.S.
The “Cash for appliances” stimulus plan that is about to take place … was an idea I mailed to Dubya when he was running against John Kerry.
My angle was to make sure the stimulus got put right back into the economy WHILE benefiting the average taxpayer WHILE benefiting America’s energy needs by replacing old, energy inefficient appliances.
Dubya ignored me.
I sent the same idea to candidate John Kerry. He thanked me and ask for a donation.
4 years later I sent the same plan to candidates McCain AND Obama.
McCain ignored me.
Obama’s campaign sent me a letter thanking me and assuring me that he was very concerned about finding ways to reduce our energy consumption … and could I send him a donation?
Now we are about to see a mutated form of my plain put into action.
I’m not SAYING that someone out there finally listened to me … but it’s nice to think that maybe …
In the mean time, I’m still waiting to hear back about my plan for government issued pleasure bots.
August 27th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
August 27th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Hmm must have thought it was a tag.
August 27th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Lawn Jart without the point
(——
August 27th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Looks more like a pickaxe.
August 27th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Thanks for the comment and idea, J0e. A donation would greatly help us to help you further.
August 27th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
How about “I’m with DEADPAN” ;)
August 27th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Have I told you about the time Joe stole $30 worth of my ideas? No? I didn’t hear about it either.
August 27th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Back, if only for a few minutes. Now to answer questions:
Cj, I’m bringing lots of… stuff. So I’ll have both a carry on and checked bag. Coming home I expect to have a lot less.
J0e, e-mail me your address and I can send you a name tag as well as a poster if you want.
ditto: If that’s what you want your wife’s badge to say, I can arrange it. It’s amazing how much I’m able to customize :)
Ok, now off to buy some beer.
Ta!
August 27th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
…and I’m back.
Here is what the name tags look like so you can see how they can be customized.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41443866@N04/3863275978/
August 27th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
For the public record:
Those badges kick ass, Bunny. Thank you :)
August 27th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
:oops:
August 27th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Yup, nice work TEB.
August 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
AWESOME!!!
August 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
CP: Blood Gulch Blues — Trocadero
August 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
The badges look great, TEB. :-)
August 27th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Awesome badges, TEB. Booo hooo!!
August 27th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Badches ?!?!
We NEED those stink’n Baches!!!!
:)
August 27th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Wait, I’m going to be wearing a neon green badger??
August 27th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I’m printing them on Tuesday, so let me know if you want anything custom by then.
EssBee: The same offer stands for you as for J0e, get me an address and I’ll mail you a badge and poster.
August 27th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Posters are in Pastels – Pink Ivory, Green, Blue and Yellow.
August 27th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Heading to dinner at Yusef’s Middle-Eastern Grocery, and Deli. You should envy me… I’m just sayin’
August 27th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
“I’m Deadpan! Ask Me How!”
August 27th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Should I envy? … or Envoy ?
August 27th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
JB FTW !
August 27th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
“All Your Deadpan are Belong to Us”
August 27th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
[...] Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #135: Bigger and More Sinister – Woot. [...]
August 27th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I’m thinking these are all urban legends but maybe one or 2 are good for a laugh.
http://notalwaysright.com/
August 27th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Dan and I are watching Mazes and Monsters – please kill me now.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084314/
Make the bad music montage stop.
For all that is good in this world…
Did they really just use footage from Bosom Buddies?
August 27th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Sometimes life is like a box of 20 sided dice. You never know what you’re gonna roll.
August 27th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Morning Pan, and so it begins.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
TEB – The badges are excellent.
Van – Morning.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I rarely get sucked into TV shows – but – Netflix has all of the old Dexter episodes available for instant viewing.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
If you have an old wifi router you may want to break out the wires:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/wpa-networks-cracked-in-just-under-a-minute-researchers-claim/
August 28th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Definitely sweet work on the badges. The enviability factor is high.
Why doesn’t Firefox know how to spell enviability? Doesn’t it know you can wordify anything. Hey, now it’s giving me smack about wordify.
Well, Frack it then.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Finally watch the Caprica pilot..looking forward to the series now.
August 28th, 2009 at 4:23 am
TEB: Great work! Were I able to attend, I’d stop by just to procure a badge.
August 28th, 2009 at 4:25 am
Okay, looking for advice. It seems my cable modem (router) is dying. I seem to recall having them available at a Best Buy. So should I pick one up there or get one for my ISP?
August 28th, 2009 at 4:30 am
Morning Pan!
Sun only just starting to peek above the horizon.
August 28th, 2009 at 4:57 am
If anybody is interested, I did finally get my bubble bath last night after MA. ;)
August 28th, 2009 at 5:06 am
I’ve been up for an hour. There is something wrong with that. I could have been sleeping, but my brain woke me up an hour before I was ready to be awake.
Good morning.
August 28th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Morning Cj. I’ve been up for two hours already. Sorry, no sympathy here :)
August 28th, 2009 at 5:29 am
Because nothing is more fun than playing chess when you are stoned…
http://www.gadgetgrid.com/2007/09/20/marijuana-chess-set/marijuana-chess-setjpg/
August 28th, 2009 at 5:39 am
Yup, was up at 5am today.
Welcome to no sympathy day.
August 28th, 2009 at 5:40 am
The giant and the phantom chess sets were cool.
August 28th, 2009 at 5:58 am
I wasn’t looking for sympathy :) I was just up at an unusual hour. I don’t regularly wake up at 5am, but I’ve been going to bed earlier so it makes sense that I’d wake up earlier I suppose.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:05 am
5am is my regular wake up time on weekdays.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:14 am
5 am is my regular wake up time as well… my body says “OMG It’s fucking early.”
August 28th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Well, looks like I’m joining the 5am club. At least I’m in good company!
August 28th, 2009 at 6:51 am
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
*snork*
Yaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn
Morning.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:53 am
TEB: The wife would like “DEADPAN Live Kettle” on her badge. :)
No word on color or name yet, though Mrs. ditto is a big no-no.
I think I’ll go with neon yellow, “DEADPAN for life” and, to use an old name Jack gave me, I’ll go with ditto AKA da greaseman.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:54 am
CP: 00021 — Alone In The Chaos
August 28th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I love the Elgin Theater. That’s got character!
http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/09/08/28/
August 28th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Done, ditto!
August 28th, 2009 at 6:59 am
I’m not a musician, so perhaps someone can explain to me why in certain musical circles The Eagles are loathed.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Now, there’s a grocery store asking me to spend money.
Ta!
August 28th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Arrived safely, and stuck with a bit of deadtime.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Deadpantime.
Can’t touch this.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Home again. I think my hubby’s going to throw coniptions if I don’t stop spending for my trip
*But honey, I really do need that box of Canadian candy bars for the Deadpan party room*
August 28th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Quiet in here today.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Time keeps on ticking, ticking…
August 28th, 2009 at 8:22 am
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/076041c13b/the-ballad-of-g-i-joe
August 28th, 2009 at 8:23 am
ditto, if it’s quiet I find rambling on about bubble baths helps ;)
August 28th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I’ll be in my bunk. :)
August 28th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Yeah, that ballad was pretty good. The Baroness can practice anytime she wants. :)
August 28th, 2009 at 8:28 am
I suppose there will have to be a bubble bath event next weekend.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:31 am
There is a full bathroom in the Party room. Plus I’m sure Cj has one too for the BBQ, now that I think of it. :oops:
August 28th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I’m sure we can all fit in the tub.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Tiny bubbles…
August 28th, 2009 at 8:43 am
CP: Movers Shakers Makers — The Redwood Plan
http://feeds.kexp.org/kexp/songoftheday
August 28th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Runchies!
August 28th, 2009 at 8:44 am
ditto, IMHO, the Eagles put out a lot of syrupy, poppy, country-fried drivel, in addition to Hotel California and their handful of other good songs. I think Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey made their most interesting music on their other projects.
I’ll get my ten-gallon hat.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:49 am
So is it because they made crap songs or just that those songs were overly popular?
August 28th, 2009 at 9:16 am
I tend to agree Jack. I own Don Hendley and Joe Walsh albums, but no Eagles.
August 28th, 2009 at 9:17 am
One of these ni I I I I iee ets….
August 28th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Jack: re: what you said before your story in this episode: No, of course I don’t feel like you’re stepping on my toes! I actually like it when there are two or more pieces of fiction in the same episode.
August 28th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Ryah: I’m saving my Pineapple Lumps chocolates from New Zealand for the Deadpan party room. With your Canadian chocolate candy bars, it’ll be an international candy-fest! :-)
August 28th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Cool, Amy!
August 28th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Lunch time!
August 28th, 2009 at 9:58 am
With people bringing regional foods to the Deadpan room, I feel like I’ll have to provide some Cactus Candy or Chili Beer.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:12 am
I can get some Salt Water Taffy sent from the Jersey shore. . .
August 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Holy cow that GI Joe video was a helluva thing. Especially going with the 80’s era characters. I remembered everyone of them as they came up in the song.
Nicely done.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Won’t it be kinda sandy? I’m not a fan of gritty food.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Well, actually, I love grits. Does that count as gritty food?
August 28th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I wish I could learn to keep my big mouth shut, the weekend is on course to be a complete disaster.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Suxors Van.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Nobody say, “Kiss my grits.”
Vanamonde – that sucks. I hope your weekend steers back into happier waters.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:52 am
CP: Mosh Pit — Violent Femmes
August 28th, 2009 at 10:53 am
*hugs* for Van. I hope it improves quickly!
August 28th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Kiss my polenta?
August 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Jersey taffy is okay, but I would suggest to stay away from the the Jersey white fish.
August 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Jack, Rhettro: thanks for the Eagles explanation. I can see what you are saying.
August 28th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Important to note that I only like taffy if it’s super duper stale. That soft stuff just doesn’t do it for me.
Sooooo… make sure it’s fresh and soft so I won’t want to eat it. It might counter-act my efforts at the gym!
August 28th, 2009 at 11:18 am
CP: Home For A Rest — Spirit Of The West
August 28th, 2009 at 11:54 am
CP: Innocent — Our Lady Peace
August 28th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I’d agree that the Eagles’ popularity has also made them “uncool”. Me, I find that “Take it to the Limit” makes them sort of uncool.
August 28th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Yeah, that’s not such a good song. Looking at their hits, I can definitely see what you are talking about. Personally, I like “Victim of Love” but maybe that’s because it sounds more like something Frey or Henley would have done in their solo careers.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Of course, I’m CP: Mr. Roboto – Styx
- – and enjoying it, so my musical opinion is rendered null and void.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Void and null object to the characterization.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I have no idea what that could even mean…
August 28th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Void to the null peeps!
August 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I have the 45 of Mr. Roboto and the side B song is my favorite Styx song: Snowblind.
I need a record player.
August 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Cj: I once bought a 45 of the Axel F theme from Beverly Hills Cop. Played it for my 80 year old paternal grandmother. She liked it. Sort of killed 80’s music from there on…
TEB: Now I finally get to request a Badge… Neon Yellow, please
“Dead Pan was THE Fae” (actually, I”m mulling that one over.)
August 28th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Oh… and HI Pan! Sorry I haven’t been around. Work’s busy.
August 28th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Hey LJ: I’m assuming you want the actual name to be “Lejon (Some Guy from Chandler)?
Let me know otherwise
- now back to your regularly scheduled Panning
August 28th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
TEB: *smacks own head* um…yes… if that won’t fit, Lejon from Chandler is fine… I’ll know who I am…
August 28th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
DEADPAN was THE Fae;
Lejon (Some Guy from Chandler)
Check
August 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
TEB: &024F;ight
August 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
(sometimes I need to do way too much research to add comments like the following)
TEB: Яight
August 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I actually attend the ‘83 Roboto concert so, yea. LOL
August 28th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Five minutes ’til I drive home and give a cat eye drops. Then onward to EVFN.
I lead an eventful life. The events are trivial, but at least I’m full of them…
August 28th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Evening!
First, Jack, I love Dexter.
Second, and I told Jack about this earlier, “grammy winner” Coolio is playing live tonight at a sandwich shop called The Deli Zone here in Longmont, CO. Poor fella.
Third, I was going to make an off color joke about Amy’s pineapple lumps, but Amy, you are too damn sweet — I can’t do it!
Off to grill.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Domo arigato.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I’d try sending Hot Air from Canelake’s, but last time I sent some to AZ it kind of melted. (Still, Evo was heard to say that “Hot Air is the best thing ever!”)
August 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Ooooh I get to meet Lejon for the second time tonight and this time I’ll know who he is. Jack introduced us once, but that was a while ago and before Lejon was all Deadpan and stuff.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Actually, just looked up the “Dragon Page Wingin It” episode and listened to VM #56 just now and Evo may not have actually said it was the “best thing ever,” but Jack probably had some of that Hot Air, though it sounds like Evo and Summer got to most of it…
August 28th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
“Deadpan and stuff” = dreamy
August 28th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Just after I hit “submit” Evo did actually declare the Hot Air the “best thing ever” as I remembered it.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Rhettro – if your going to fess up about seeing the “Roboto” concert then I guess I will too. I think I even liked it … but that was long enough ago that I could be wrong.
Oh, and I STILL think “Snowblind” is swell !
August 28th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Count me a “Snowblind” fan too. :)
August 28th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Oh it was a great concert, although I don’t listen to much Stix these days. I do really like “Miss America” though. :)
August 28th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I also liked “Point of no return.”
Oh wait, that was Kansas wasn’t it?
August 28th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Or was that the Kansas of Grosse Point?
August 28th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Hmmm … I’m drawing a Blanc
August 28th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
EssBee: Aw. Thanks. :)
One week from today, I will be attending EVFN! WAHOO!
August 28th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Everything feels better after a fried breakfast..except the internal organs.
August 28th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I got to rub up against Lejon at EVFN.
*swooooon*
August 29th, 2009 at 1:08 am
So using the wrong things that do seem to work:
Shower gel as shaving cream.
I wouldn’t recommend it for everyday use,but inan emergency (like you forgot to pack the shaving gel) it works.
Oh and I now have an image of Cj as a cat…rubbing up against the legs of people..
August 29th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Van, wasn’t a breakfast OF internal organs, was it? I know you Brits and your funky pies with kidneys and whatnot…
August 29th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Meow
August 29th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Morning Pan!
Hubby still asleep. I should do something about the Saturday mornign laziness of hubbies.
I too will be at EVFN next week!
EssBee, it’s in today’s mail. I doubt you’ll get it by next weekend, especially since it’s crossing the border, but here’s hoping.
August 29th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I hate it when I think I’m going to be the hero and instead, me = fail.
Had a friend who was changing laptops so she wanted to get her iTunes music off her old laptop, put it on an external drive, install iTunes on the new laptop and have it read her music from the external drive.
I can sooo do this.
So I transfered her library with no problem.
Downloaded iTunes to her new laptop. Ran the install (which took f o r e v e r).
Then tried to start iTunes so I could tell it where to find the music.
ONLY iTUNES WON’T START! :(
It keeps giving me an error message saying that it can’t find the iTunes folder which should be located in the “My Music” folder.
Of course, I can clearly see that the iTunes folder IS in the “My Music” folder just where it should be!
So by 1am my friend was falling asleep and clearly disillusioned with me and I had to give up. I simply couldn’t get the damn thing to see what was clearly where it was supposed to be.
grrrrr.
August 29th, 2009 at 8:03 am
J0e, that stinks. It’s bad enough when things don’t work, but when they should obviously be working and don’t it really REALLY sucks!
August 29th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Computers iz our friend.
Keep repeating that until you believe.
August 29th, 2009 at 11:17 am
My IPod is getting old and senile, yelling at IPhones to get off its lawn, driving 10mph in the left lane with the blinker on for miles, hoarding random household items in its sock drawer. . . . It will soon need to be laid to rest.
There must be an iTunes alternative for when I transition to a new one. I’m not 100% sold on Winamp.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Winamp is okay, not great, but okay.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I stopped using iTunes the second time it crashed and wiped out all of settings and subscriptions. I’ll second Rhettro on Winamp. My only advice on that is don’t load any additional skins. It’s always made my Winamp (when I had it) to be extra-crashy. I have no advice past that. I don’t own an iPod, and if I did, I’d put rockbox on it.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Had an extremely emotionally draining day. Going to drown it all in cheap crap sake.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I’m still pretty durned behind in my podcasts, but catching up. Anyhow, I just heard the last Unshow yesterday. I’m jazzed to hear that there will be more fiction in the Deadpan. Jack, do you have any stipulations on fiction, like exclusivity, or anything like that?
August 29th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Jack does have a theory and that theory, being his, IS his theory and the theory that he has.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
?# – you should call Jack’s comment line and give us an update on the progress of the cheap Sake.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Re: iTunes
I have never had any trouble with iTunes in my own Mac-based universe.
Works as advertised and does all I ask it to.
Now as for PC’s … please see my anguished post from earlier today.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
justa J0e: I’ll consider it if I start slurring my words.
As far as the PC deal goes, I’m mostly useless unless I’m in front of the box. The only thing I encountered similar to this was a problem with permissions (Who knew Windows USED permissions?).
August 29th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
ditto: here’s a podcast that (amongst other things) talks a bit about the “perfect” microkernel.
http://itradio.com.au/security/wp-content/uploads/RB120.mp3
August 29th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
My wife has gotten me drunk. I think she plans to take advantage of me.
She’ll probably succeed.
August 29th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I’m home from a fun day of swimming and partying like a 4 year old. Hey… they know how to party!
August 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Ed, sounds like your wife is one lucky lady – smart too! (Something tells me she didn’t need to get you drunk)
August 29th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
i1, Hope you have a better day tomorrow, although too much sake could turn tomorrow mornings head into a brick. Sending *hugs* your way.
August 29th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I was going to send yet another message saying “that is all” but I have one more thing to say at this moment.
We are recording LLAP tonight. Maybe I’ll have a drink before we record – for entertainment purposes only.
August 29th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Ed: No, don’t do it! Wait, what —
Cj: Thanks much! :-)
So far going to bed with an asprin and a glass of water has kept the hangover ogres at bay. Especially for a lightweight like me.
August 29th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Good luck Ed!
So tonight my six year old daughter has discovered the joys of playing drums in Rock Band. I can still hear the “CLACK CLACK CLACK!” in the distance. LOL
August 30th, 2009 at 5:02 am
What happened?
:)
August 30th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Alright, listening to the Slice VM show this morning and the topic of the “Cleavage Heroes Poster” came up. Naturally, I had to do the Google for educational purposes. So, first off, this is what they’re talking about:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/08/new-heroes-season-four-poster.html
interesting….
August 30th, 2009 at 5:05 am
But, cruising through the site, I found what I want for a lunchbox:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/07/awesome-new-chuck-poster.html
Man, I can’t wait for this one to come back.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:06 am
And, just to round things out:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/08/dollhouse-season-two-poster.html
Can’t wait for this one either.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:58 am
I’m probably the last person on Earth to know about this. But if not, good for a chuckle until your head begins to hurt.
http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
August 30th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Weekend did turn arround thankfully.
Heading home.
Although I hate iTunes for it slowness on a PC, that the only problem I’ve had.
Touch wood.
August 30th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Seriously, who thought that last link from i# was a good idea? They need a thwack upside the head to put some sense in it.
Morning Pan
August 30th, 2009 at 7:41 am
this is interesting. I got a 92.9% positive result when I typed my name in
http://www.whatdoestheinternetthink.net/index.php?s=cats&st=google
August 30th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Of course I got a 94.4% positive when I typed my cat’s name in.
:cry: people like my cat more than they like me :cry:
August 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Of course, if I type in my full name (first & last) it just explodes.
Not really, but it can’t give any results. It says, “Conclusion: Even the internet is not quite sure about you.”
August 30th, 2009 at 7:44 am
TEB: I’ll grant you it’s not as good as the Flying Spaghetti Monster. And I can’t read more than a line or two of “l33t-sp34k” before I get a headache.
August 30th, 2009 at 7:44 am
and finally: “Conclusion: The internet is mainly positive on the subject of jack mangan, according to Google”
I could have told it that :)
August 30th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I still think the Bible in lolcat speak is just stupid.
August 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am
and so is this…
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jWNhyMUpjSE/SpcbRd_EiNI/AAAAAAAAEcI/b2xfkgVcH7s/s1600-h/sd.jpg
August 30th, 2009 at 7:48 am
If this is real, it’s kind of cool in a scary sort of way.
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/08/cbs-embeds-a-video-playing-ad-in-a-print-magazine/
August 30th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Wow, that’d be like the Daily Prophet newspaper!
August 30th, 2009 at 7:57 am
A very strange yet somehow addictive game
http://www.nitrome.com/games/parasite/
August 30th, 2009 at 8:06 am
0% on everything when using my real name.
Cool.
August 30th, 2009 at 8:09 am
TEB: That picture is indeed stupid, but man did it make me laugh!
August 30th, 2009 at 8:11 am
My last name is largely negative, but my full name is zero across the board. I wonder what we did?
August 30th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Well, I’m off.
A friend of mine is having a birthday brunch.
August 30th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Well, thanks to some author who has the same name that I do, I score a 100% negative across all search engines using my first and last name.
Pretty impressive, I must say. Though, I’m surprised there were only six hits.
August 30th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Everyone is tweeting about this site today and you have to go there to see why…
http://peopleofwalmart.com/
August 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
So far, this one frightens me the most.
http://peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/211.jpg
August 30th, 2009 at 11:31 am
yikes
August 30th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Re:LOL cats translation
Man, some people have no clue when a joke has gone beyond it’s “funny-ness”.
It’s not the subject mater that makes this a bad idea … it’s that a tiny little bit of lol cats is plenty.
At best, “LOL cats” rates (on average) only a mild chuckle. Certainly not a funny enough joke to warrant this much effort.
Wow.
August 30th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I iz in ur joke running it N2 te ground!
August 30th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
A comment about “Cloud Computing” -
“Anyone who has suffered through a drought knows the downside of entrusting your fate to the clouds.”
August 30th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Right! We never play out a joke for years around here. . . um. . .
August 30th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
justa J0e: Yeah, I can certainly agree with that.
August 30th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
On the subject of cloud computing, Ubuntu One, Canonical’s Dropbox-esque service has recently posted several users’ file and folder names publicly when it crashed. Good job, folks!
August 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Politics is like English and its in the pool.
August 30th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
*it’s not its
August 30th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I, too, got 0% on everything using my full name. I got 64.1% positive using just my last name.
August 30th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Oh, I forgot to mention re: Winamp. That’s actually how I found this podcast. Meeeemorieeeeeeeessssss………
August 30th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I really should slide by here more often.
I’m planning on attending the Deadpan events this upcoming weekend, but not the Con, so I guess I need a badge. Plain colored if possible, neon green if I must choose. And it should probably say spellwight. I’m not around here often enough for an aka name.
So… is there a reason they don’t say Deadpan is the Muthafu%&ing Way?
August 30th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I’m around annoyingly often and I don’t have an A.K.A. name, at least none people will tell me.
But, hi Debbie. How are you? I don’t know you, but this here wine is making me less nasty to those around me for the next several seconds.
I would like to be clothed in neon green. Can we make this happen?
August 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Hi imag1nametoolong, I’ve been around a while I just don’t follow the comments. I’m a IRL friend of Jack, CJ, ditto, Lejon, Justajoe, and some of the others. I met Jack when I was a regular on Wingin It and we’ve been friends since.
AFAIK there is such a thing as neon green body paint, so have at it.
August 30th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Happy Sunday, DP.
I just returned home from celebrating my parents’ 40th anniversary with Sly B.
TEB, thanks!
ditto, how’d the tuna turn out?
Hi Debbie!
August 30th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi, Debbie!
August 30th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I’m thrilled that you’re going to make it, Debbie!
Star Trek Slave Girl Green isn’t quite neon, is it?
August 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Quick hop in.
He Debbie! I also listen to you on Evo@11!
I can have your badge say “Deadpan is the Muthafu%&ing Way”
or even replacing the %$ with ck if you want. A few people have asked for custom badges. Just let me know.
August 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
He = Hey
August 30th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I love that Bunny “hops” in.
August 30th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Absolutely, Bunny. I want it to say Muthafucking. Just for me!
Well, and I guess anyone else who wants it too.
August 30th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
The new iPhone FB app is a big improvement.
August 30th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Done, Debbie!
The only reason the name tags are in neon is because the labels were on sale.
August 30th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Ditto, don’t forget to get me a name for the Mrs. Feel free to e-mail me if you don’t want it out on the board.
August 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Here’s a silly question/request, probably for Cj or Jack. Can I get a Sharpie or something for the party room? I plan to have a bunch of generic name tags as well for those attending the party but not the con and didn’t ask for a “special” tag. If anybody is there that wants a tag, they can write their own name on them.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I was actually hoping you could maybe have a wall of shame for those of us that won’t be making it and put my name tag up there. Maybe on one of the posters or something. Then at some point drunk in the evening … I mean late in the evening you can drink a toast to us losrs
August 30th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
That’s easy to do J0e. You can even request colour and customization if you want :)
August 30th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
EssBee asked me to mail her a tag and poster so she could be with us in spirit.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I usually have Sharpies at my house whenever I have a party so people can label their drink cups like this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelongandprosper/1473245006/
So, you can just take a sharpie or 2 with you.
If I remember, I’ll pick up some extras when I finish my BBQ shopping!
August 30th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Not only do I need to finish cleaning my house for those of you visiting, but I need to clean my car too!
Yay! Stella is getting a bath!
August 30th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
My house needs straightening too. Lordy.
August 30th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Or throw darts at them.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:37 am
Shout out to Essbee, was it a new True Blood episode last night or a repeat?
August 31st, 2009 at 3:42 am
New True Blood last night, Van.
Good morning, DP! I managed to get up, work out, and do the dishes this morning. Now I’m off to the showers and work. Have a great day, y’all!
August 31st, 2009 at 4:12 am
Debbie: Thanks for filling me in.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:13 am
Monday. Back to work. Wasn’t I JUST here?
August 31st, 2009 at 4:15 am
Oh, and I did a little something with Lyx yesterday. I so far find it quite shiny.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:31 am
Morning Pan.
Still kind of dark here.
I’m printing labels tomorrow so you have 24 hours to get your custom orders in :)
August 31st, 2009 at 4:48 am
Last bank holiday in the UK today till Xmas.
Having a lazy day.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:59 am
Lazy days are sometimes the best way to go.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:21 am
I will be missing this week work is going to be “Fun”.
Laters
August 31st, 2009 at 5:29 am
Best of luck, Wolf.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:46 am
Just finished downloading LLAP, cool
August 31st, 2009 at 6:05 am
40,000 klicks.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:05 am
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning to you
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning to you
The day is beginning there’s so much to do…
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning to you
La la la
August 31st, 2009 at 6:10 am
If Riker were a real man, he would have accepted the offer to breast feed ;)
August 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Debbie: Hello again!
TEB: Will get that to you tonight.
EssBee: Turned out pretty good. Sushi seems to be easy to make, but hard to make well.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:14 am
Good mornin’,
Good mornin’!
We’ve talked the whole night through,
Good mornin’
Good mornin’ to you.
Good mornin’, good mornin’!
It’s great to stay up late,
Good mornin’, good mornin’ to you.
When the band began to play
The sun was shinin’ bright.
Now the milkman’s on his way,
It’s too late to say goodnight.
So, good mornin’, good mornin’!
Sunbeams will soon smile through,
Good mornin’, good mornin’, to you,
And you, and you, and you!
Good morning,
Good morning,
We’ve gabbed the whole night through.
Good morning, good morning to you.
Nothin’ could be grander than to be in Louisiana
In the morning,
In the morning,
It’s great to stay up late!
Good mornin’,
Good mornin’ to you.
It might be just a zippy
If you was in Mississipi!
When we left the movie show
The future wasn’t bright
But tame is gone
The show goes on
And I don’t wanna say good night
So say, Good Mornin’!
Good Mornin’!
Rainbow is shining through
Good Mornin’!
Good Mornin’!
Bon Jour!
Bon Jour!
Buenos Dias!
Buenos Dias!
Buon Giorno!
Buon Giorno!
Guten Morgen!
Guten Morgen!
Good morning to you.
Waka laka laka wa
Waka laka laka wa…
Ole, toro, Bravo!
August 31st, 2009 at 6:16 am
This movie brought to you by MicroSoft…
August 31st, 2009 at 6:20 am
Good morning mister sunshine,
you brighten up my day,
come sit beside me
in your way.
I’ll see you every morning,
outside the restaurants,
the music plays
so nonchalant.
Ah.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:23 am
That movie fed into all the fears certain groups had for D & D
August 31st, 2009 at 6:33 am
Jenkies!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 6:33 am
Still loving Arkham Asylum.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/batman-arkham-asylum,32295/
I bet it will be in the running for all the Game of the Year lists.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:42 am
Cj always wins at scrabble.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:42 am
Yes, talk about mom! Moms are great to gossip about.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:45 am
Vesper was a Bond girl in Casino Royal
August 31st, 2009 at 6:53 am
My arch-enemy gave me a scar below my eyebrow when I was a bout six.
Damn enemies
August 31st, 2009 at 6:54 am
a bout = about
August 31st, 2009 at 6:54 am
a boot?
August 31st, 2009 at 6:55 am
Exactly ditto! I am Canadian after all
August 31st, 2009 at 7:01 am
When I first heard it, I thought it was a joke. Disney buys Marvel for $4B.
http://kotaku.com/5349341/disney-buys-marvel-for-4-billion
http://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/news/companies/disney_marvel/index.htm?postversion=2009083110
Mind boggling.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:08 am
I love this: Are you an Eco-Douchebag?
http://scienceblogs.com/guiltyplanet/2009/08/test_if_youre_an_eco-douchebag.php?utm_source=combinedfeed&utm_medium=rss
August 31st, 2009 at 7:10 am
My kitty Kat is guarding my suitcase. I’m starting to feel guilty.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:11 am
Disney can buy me for $4 Billion :)
August 31st, 2009 at 7:11 am
lol
I pack only a few hours before I leave. The pets suspect NOTHING! Muwahahahahahahahahahaha!
August 31st, 2009 at 7:12 am
TEB: It would be hard to say no, wouldn’t it? ;)
August 31st, 2009 at 7:13 am
CP: Sister Europe — The Psychedelic Furs
August 31st, 2009 at 7:13 am
I can’t do anything just a few hours ahead of anything – it drives my hubby nuts.
Besides I have to get up at 3am. I guarantee I won’t be packing then.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:18 am
CP- HowStuffWorks – Tech Stuff
August 31st, 2009 at 7:21 am
Prepare yourselves for the “Disnification” of all your favorite Marvel characters.
(Full Disclosure: JAJ owns shares of Disney)
August 31st, 2009 at 7:22 am
I personally think it would be fun to see Wolverine break out into song
August 31st, 2009 at 7:24 am
He can even provide his own percussion accompaniment.
Snick.
Snick snick.
Snick.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:26 am
Xavier and Magneto can do a duet
August 31st, 2009 at 7:35 am
I’m sure someone has already suggested this, but…
MediaMonkey. I don’t know if it does iPod support, but! Out of Windows Media Player, iTunes, WinAMP, MediaMonkey, and Sony’s SonicStage – only one has not eaten my damn files. I have 12 gig of messed up, duplicated, incorrectly tagged music files because all of them are fervent in the belief that I couldn’t possibly know what I want done with my files.
(A little angry.)
August 31st, 2009 at 7:44 am
“A pill to make you dumb
a pill to make you numb
a pill to make you anybody else.
But all the the drugs in this world
won’t save her from herself.”
August 31st, 2009 at 7:45 am
Actually, that’s not fair. WinAMP never ate my files. It was only so blisteringly ugly that I was unable to find the play button. That was the version before it got bought up, so perhaps it got better later.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:49 am
Wolf, taking a bite outta “Fun.”
Best luck.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:53 am
snikt snikt
http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/comedy/63333/X-Men-The-Musical-The-Documentary.html
August 31st, 2009 at 7:57 am
Oh God, NS
August 31st, 2009 at 8:00 am
>:)
August 31st, 2009 at 8:02 am
oh my
… just … oh my
August 31st, 2009 at 8:16 am
TEB: I’d appreciate an “Ed from Texas” badge for my non-attendance. Perhaps someone whose attending can volunteer to wear it on my behalf. I’ll leave it to the wisdom of the crowd to decide if that’s a blessing or a curse :)
August 31st, 2009 at 8:19 am
Ed, things are in the works. What colour would you like your badge to be, pink, yellow or green – If I don’t get a reply the default colour is pink.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:24 am
10 bucks says Ed wants pink.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:27 am
With a pretty bow.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:28 am
Keeping in mind I’m printing them tomorrow about this time so the clock’s ticking if you want to change…
August 31st, 2009 at 8:34 am
Oh. There is a follow up…
http://g4tv.com/videos/17185/Fantastic-Four-The-Musical/
August 31st, 2009 at 8:34 am
I’m also accepting name request by other people for those who have not sent in a personal request. So, unless you want someone else to come up with your name tag…
Names I’m missing from those confirmed (and Maybe) going to the BBQ:
Rhettro
Kristin
Dan Shaurette
Evo Terra (and presumably Shelia)
Accepting name tag request for them now. e-mail them to me. First choice will, obviously, be by the people themselves. If I don’t get something from them but do receive multiple name choices from others, I’ll pick one a random.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:34 am
Sorry, not BBQ – Party Room
August 31st, 2009 at 8:35 am
Again, if I’m not given a colour, default colour is pink.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:37 am
So Disney now owns all of the Marvel characters – - doesn’t Universal Studios still have Spider-Man and Hulk rides?
August 31st, 2009 at 8:42 am
I’m waiting for the announcements. X-Men: First Class VS Thousand Acres!!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:42 am
Yup! Hubby went to Universal Studios earlier in the year and went on those rides.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:44 am
Give Evo the name “Evo AKA Jack 1.0″ ;)
August 31st, 2009 at 8:45 am
Or should that be 3.1? ;)
August 31st, 2009 at 8:46 am
CP: Raspberry Swirl — Tori Amos
August 31st, 2009 at 8:53 am
This one isn’t quite as excellent as the first one. But it is Wolverine breaking out into song, as the good Energizer Bunny requested:
http://www.vidivodo.com/297107/wolverine-the-musical
August 31st, 2009 at 8:58 am
*whiny voice* Make it stop!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:01 am
Ohhh, Flash Gordon showed up in today’s mail.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:06 am
Home from meeting my son’s Pre-K teacher. I like her. Win! He didn’t want to leave the classroom. Double Win!
Tomorrow will be the 1st day of having 2 entire hours all to myself.
I may faint.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:08 am
Flash (oooaaah) will make it better.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:10 am
I’m trying to see the point of Google desktop.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:12 am
I’ve actually give first choice of Evo’s name tag to another, ditto.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:13 am
My hubby uses Google aps almost exclusively, Van. Don’t know the appeal but can ask him tonight when he gets home if you want.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:14 am
give = given
Fingers are not working today, and I’m even at my computer not my touch :)
August 31st, 2009 at 9:17 am
Well Hugh Jackman was in Oklahoma on a London stage, so Wolverine breaking into song ain’t such a dumb idea.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:18 am
I’m ’sposed to be sleeping. What is the correct way to say goodnight? Mush? What is mush? Besides being mushie?
zZz
August 31st, 2009 at 9:18 am
No, Hugh Jackman breaking into song is not a dumb idea; Wolverine breaking into song is.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:20 am
randomcjthought
Hugh Jackman is not hot. I don’t see the appeal.
/randomcjthought
August 31st, 2009 at 9:20 am
So is a women on FB with the initials SB (who is friends with TEB, Ed, JB, Lejon, ditto and Wolf) a Deadpan fan?
August 31st, 2009 at 9:21 am
Ah but at least HJ playing Wolverine, W will sing in tune.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:21 am
No – she tried to add me today as well as a friend of mine. I don’t know who she is.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:25 am
Looks like another spammer Cj:
http://susanbartelstone.com/
August 31st, 2009 at 9:27 am
Honestly, I didn’t even think of it. I saw she was friends with just about every other DeadPanite I knew, I just added her without thinking. If nobody else knows who she is, I may delete her.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:29 am
Yep. I never add people just based on who they know because some people just accept everyone. I won’t add anyone to FB unless I have some sort of relationship with them already.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:29 am
I’ve deleted her. If I was wrong, I apologize and refriend me and let me know who you are.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:30 am
nine times out of ten I’m the same way, however I meet so many people through cons etc, I sometimes forget who’s who.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:33 am
I deleted her too. I thought she was someone else, especially based on friends of friends. I didn’t like her posts so I was considering this anyway.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:35 am
A friend who isn’t Deadpan also received a request from her and I see other people I know who have accepted her. She appears to have gone through and requested people just based on them knowing people. She’s definitely spamming.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:36 am
I did however, make Debbie a friend today :)
August 31st, 2009 at 9:37 am
Debbie is awesomeness in a cute little package!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:38 am
On another note… End of month is coming at a really bad time.
I have better things to do, like washing Stella and mopping floors. Arg!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:39 am
Yeah, I’m currently working on end of month stuff. Then tomorrow another late work day.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:42 am
CP: Do You Wanna Date My Avatar? – The Guild
August 31st, 2009 at 9:46 am
I’m in conversation with a woman on FB who wants me to be boring so I don’t complicate her life.
I do tend to meet them on FB.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:47 am
Pink it is. I’m just full of surprises.
And, yeah, I thought that woman was someone connected to Deadpan based on the list of common friends.
“It’s a TRAP!”
August 31st, 2009 at 9:49 am
Channeling boomtown rats:
AND YOU’VE BEEN CAUGHT!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:49 am
Boring is good, Van. I like my boring life.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:52 am
Lunch Time! Yum!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:57 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=024UcB1m7Do
August 31st, 2009 at 10:08 am
I have an acquaintance who has been having the worst luck I’ve ever seen:
In the last year he had a heart attack so had surgery for that
He was renovating his house so had his entire library in his garage which was set on fire by arsonists
Now he’s been diagnosed with cancer.
As a side note, his wife is completely blind (this is not new, but does add to the whole thing).
I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t know this person myself.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:09 am
I’ve had so many problems with external battery packs for the iPhone I have to wonder if these things ever work to spec for users out in the wild (and not magazine reviewers).
Just about to send another one back. Battery life decreased significantly after a week and the status indicator doesn’t work properly (two lights are suppose to indicate 50% charge remaining..yet battery fades after 30 minutes.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:12 am
The way I handle such things TEB is that these things just happen and sometimes you are screwed no matter what you do right.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:15 am
Actually make that a lot of the time.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:16 am
Yeah, I got caught in the trap, too. Going to remove that person now, since I probably wouldn’t listen to her podcast.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:20 am
Ok, had chicken sandwiches for lunch and rocked out to the Boomtown Rats
Now have the vacuum running in the background while I print DP posters and go back to doing work.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:22 am
CP: The HotSpot podcast
August 31st, 2009 at 10:45 am
I think the creation of a Deadpan, “Social media Handshake” is required now.
Something simple. Like say, either the requester or the requested sends a note that says “Deadpan is the …”
and the other person responds back with really just about anything.
A spammer would probably either NOT respond or would ask for more clarity or something like that.
Just think’n again.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Nomad, Re: the mush
Just keep in mind that the great green room is NOT beyond the green door.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:51 am
When I send a friend request to a DPer I usually put in a note saying “DeadPan’s Energizer Bunny” so people know who I am.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Curiously enough, when I send death threats to public officials I too put in a note saying “DeadPan’s Energizer Bunny†.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Is that wrong?
August 31st, 2009 at 11:01 am
Only if your threat’s are idle.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:02 am
August 31st, 2009 at 11:14 am
Just kidding. :D
I always sign that stuff “Evo Terra”.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:18 am
Probably more believable
August 31st, 2009 at 11:33 am
justa J0e = The Unagizer Bomber.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:50 am
I only friend people I know and that would know me. For instance, I’ve friended Tee but not Sigler. It just keeps things simpler for me.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:50 am
Joe likes eel that much? ;)
August 31st, 2009 at 11:55 am
CP: Send A Little Love Token — The Duke Spirit
August 31st, 2009 at 12:22 pm
The 2nd part in the United Breaks Guitars saga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-UoERHaSQg&feature=channel_page
August 31st, 2009 at 12:39 pm
What is an apology going to actually achieve?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8226509.stm
August 31st, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I’m under the opinion there should be a statute of limitations on apologies. This one is slightly better because it was close enough in time that his immediate relatives might be still alive to hear it. It’s the ones done several centuries later that make me scratch my head.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Arrggggg! I’m tired of spreadsheets!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Sorry, just had to get that out.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
A public apology/condemnation of old bigotry/stupidity will undoubtedly come across as a bunch of eloquent, empty words. I believe the Vatican got around to its apology to Galileo sometime in the 90s. The 1990s.
He no longer cares.
That said – - Turing does deserve more respect in the history books than he gets.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:42 pm
And – I’m really digging this “Generation M Manifesto”:
http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/haque/2009/07/today_in_capitalism_20_1.html
(ok, I’ll come back later and post something silly)
August 31st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
BTW, Susan Bartelstone is a podcaster (in FL I think) who Evo does work for IRL. She has a radio show/podcast on women’s safety, so she’s not really an evil spammer. She might just be friending people on Facebook that Evo knows so she can get to know people. Not much of a conversationalist though. Maybe she is just trying to broaden her listener base. Who knows. It’s up to you.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Don’t you hate when you see a tweet or post on Facebook that might be of interest to a specific person you know and you can’t remember who it is? And when you finally remember who the guitar collector is, you can’t remember who sent out the post about a huge sale on collector guitars?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Thanks, Debbie. That does clarify things.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Debbie: Isn’t that the truth? I wish you could star items and they would stay in a folder, just like gmail. Then you could visit them later at your convenience.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Who’s selling guitars?
…wait, on second thought I don’t want to know. My hubby already has too many of the things.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Hubby’s on the way home. Time to make supper.
Don’t forget, if you have any tag requests get them in to me by morning.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I ignored Susan’s friend request before I saw this. I have too many work ppl trying to “friend” me. I probably ignore 10 for every 1 I accept.
I was friends with Debbie, but got dumped. Boo hoo.
It was definitely a Monday today.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I’ve only dumped one person on Facebook lately. Who are you? I’ll put you back, I promise! Now I’m feeling all guilty and shit.
*pouts*
August 31st, 2009 at 4:31 pm
EssBee rejected SB on FB?
OMG.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Debbie, it’s been awhile! I’ll “friend” you again. I’m Kris O.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:32 pm
ZMOG WOW Kerplewie!
August 31st, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Just finished the latest Escape Pod episode — it was a good one!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:43 pm
How ’bout blue and “Dead Pan Handler”?
August 31st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I just totally forgot what I was doing. Zoning out again FTW!
August 31st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Just had my first spat on FB :(
August 31st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Morning Pan, fun over, back to work today.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Debbie: Thanks for the clarification.
Night, Pan.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Wow – I’m tired at midnight. Maybe I’ll make the wise choose.
My name is mush.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:03 pm
WW2 propaganda posters:
http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/27932/wwii-intense-propaganda-posters
August 31st, 2009 at 11:27 pm
That’s an excellent link, Van.
This one is just kinda amusing:
http://www.uniquescoop.com/2009/08/101-t-shirts-for-scientists-science.html
September 1st, 2009 at 3:06 am
What happened, Van?
September 1st, 2009 at 3:42 am
Oh, I see. It’s your image – you should get to decide.
Well, DP, I’ve worked out and now there’s no getting around it. It’s time to shower and head to work. Boo.
Have a great day!
September 1st, 2009 at 4:31 am
Morning Pan!
Introduced hubby to the wonders that was Flash Gordon last night. Turns out he never saw it before.
The fact that I’ve seen more B SF movies, does it say more about me or about him?
September 1st, 2009 at 4:32 am
Rhett, if that was a name tag request, I don’t have blue.
Green, Yellow or Pink – all in neon are your choices.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:49 am
With any luck, I’ll be able to sneak out to the bank today to get some US cash.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:53 am
After talking with Cj, we’ll be opening the party room on Sunday around 4pm, Although I’ll probably start setting it up about 3ish.
September 1st, 2009 at 5:21 am
My suitcase weighs 42 lbs. I had to go on line to make sure I wasn’t overweight. According to the US Airways website, I can pack another eight pounds of stuff.
September 1st, 2009 at 5:39 am
Null Nipple
September 1st, 2009 at 6:01 am
# does that fall under the saying, “if you can’t say something nice…”?
September 1st, 2009 at 6:21 am
If you can’t nipple something nice …
September 1st, 2009 at 6:30 am
… I say, “nipple something naughty. ”
:twisted:
September 1st, 2009 at 6:39 am
Can’t I “nipple something naughty” regardless? :oops:
September 1st, 2009 at 6:42 am
Just finished printing out name tags. I’m not sure how many blank generic ones we’ll need. I did about 60 extra – I’m very optimistic :)
September 1st, 2009 at 6:43 am
Now… can I fit it in my suitcase?
September 1st, 2009 at 7:06 am
Truth be known … I find a naught nipple very nice! 8)
September 1st, 2009 at 7:10 am
+ y
y? Because we like you!
September 1st, 2009 at 7:11 am
I know naught of what you speak, J0e ;)
September 1st, 2009 at 7:55 am
Well, I’m sneaking out for half an hour to go to the bank. Hopefully no emergencies will come up at work while I’m away.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:03 am
Green it is!
September 1st, 2009 at 8:16 am
TEB: – just make sure you’ve got some margin in that suitcase to bring any extra acquisitions home.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:22 am
Back!
September 1st, 2009 at 8:23 am
Oh, Ed, Ed, Ed – how little you know me! 90% of what I’m taking to Arizona will not be coming back with me. I’ll have LOTS of room to refill it :roll:
September 1st, 2009 at 8:25 am
My turn to ask. I have a friend request from a DKJ. Seems to be friends with a few Panites. Do I know him?
September 1st, 2009 at 8:31 am
The initials don’t trigger anything for me, but I can’t get to FB from work. So, not much help from me right now.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:40 am
I see Cj’s a friend so I hope that bodes well.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:48 am
Hubby forgot his lunch at home. Hopefully he’ll be able to puppy dog one of his co-workers or he’ll be real hungry when he gets home tonight.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:51 am
Don’t teachers get access to the cafeteria? It might even be Salisbury Steak day.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:53 am
That’s only high school, Jack. At lease here in Canada. Hubby’s in middle school, no cafeteria.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:04 am
I spent half a day entering data unto a spreadsheet…I empathise with TEB and Cj at last!
Back to normal tomorrow..yah!
September 1st, 2009 at 9:05 am
-u +i
September 1st, 2009 at 9:12 am
Found in my local community newsletter:
Obituary
Today we morn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered has having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn’t always fair; and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound finance policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge)
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a s year old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition; Common Sense lost ground when parents attached teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to don in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined ever further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Asprin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame and I’m a Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:26 am
Very Cool and sad too.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:36 am
Well, I think it’s time to put some food in my gullet.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:07 am
Get your old Gameboys out:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/tetris-players-found-to-have-greater-brain-efficiency-thicker-c/
September 1st, 2009 at 10:15 am
Can’t I just download an app for my touch?
September 1st, 2009 at 10:29 am
According to the weather thing on my Touch, there might be rain this weekend in Arizona :(
September 1st, 2009 at 10:32 am
I see Cj’s hiding her head, presumably in spreadsheet hell, today ;)
September 1st, 2009 at 10:39 am
God knows, that’s where I am :(
September 1st, 2009 at 10:51 am
For a word that holds so much potential (“spread” and “sheet”) … it really falls short.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:52 am
Yes.
Hi. Actually my day went like this:
Took son to first day of school (see pics on facebook)
Took daughter to school.
Went to gym. Showered. Enjoyed empty house for 30 minutes.
Picked son up. Went to Target so we’d have napkins and toilet paper for Deadpan guests.
Set son up with Play-Doh Table.
Read Deadpan … oh… here I am.
Spreadsheet Hell shall now commence.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am
Maybe you’ll see some lightning. AZ gets some pretty impressive storms – - at least compared to NJ.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:03 am
And yes – spreadsheets are a pretty poor source of innuendo. No one has ever said: “I wanna macro like an animal”.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:09 am
Would it help if I said my spreadsheets include pivot tables?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:16 am
Oh yeah, that will definitely resize my column.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
8O
September 1st, 2009 at 11:20 am
I personally like spreadsheets with “add ins” ;)
September 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
It’s nice to “fill” my “cells”?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:22 am
It’s also fun to split the panes
September 1st, 2009 at 11:23 am
Ok, this really isn’t helping me work.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:28 am
If any of you need help with your cell width, I can fiddle around with it until everything fits just right.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
Would that be the right formula to insert an object in the footer?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
Maybe we should consolidate the group then import external data?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am
We could create a chart to monitor the ups and downs of your performance.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am
Really… must… get… away… from… spreadsheets…
September 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
Of course, this is all before we check for updates
September 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
Yeah. You don’t want to get an object insertion error.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
And we must also compare the sheets side by side…
September 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
Don’t forget, we must use protection
September 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
especially when sharing our workbook
September 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
My workbook requires that I repeatedly use the auto-fill function.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
And we haven’t even started on doing a group outline on comparing customized scenarios
September 1st, 2009 at 11:35 am
I think I’ll research conditional formatting
September 1st, 2009 at 11:36 am
Ans we all want a little validation, especially when we have online collaboration.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:37 am
with my spreadsheets I sometimes have to use shared workspace.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:38 am
And who said spreadsheets don’t have sexual style?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:40 am
I also like to use text wrap and merge my cells
September 1st, 2009 at 11:41 am
I also constantly hiding and unhiding my data
September 1st, 2009 at 11:42 am
When using conditional formatting don’t forget to follow the top/bottom rules.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:45 am
Ok, really must get back to work.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:46 am
CP: Victim Of Change – Judas Priest
September 1st, 2009 at 11:49 am
CP: Super Trouper – ABBA
September 1st, 2009 at 11:53 am
CP: Toast Of The Town – Mötley Crüe
September 1st, 2009 at 11:59 am
CP: Learning to Fly – Tom Petty
September 1st, 2009 at 12:01 pm
CP: The Mountain – Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
September 1st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Oh, oh, one more:
It helps to have a spreadsheet right in front of you. Then you can pull down the menus and see what pops up.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
CP: Love is Blinding – The High Violets
September 1st, 2009 at 12:08 pm
CP: Il Cimento Dell’armonia E Dell’inventione, Op. 8 Nos. 1-4: Le Quattro S -
I feel like I should be smoking a pipe and wearing a dinner jacket.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
CP: Simple – Collective Soul
September 1st, 2009 at 12:15 pm
CP: Pigeon Camera — The Tragically Hip
September 1st, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Welcome to the party, ditto!
September 1st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Have you guys seen this new Pink video? I don’t know if it’s actually new, but it’s very War of the Roses… I heard the song for the first time this morning and I loved it so I looked up the video and it cracked me up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddZPrJ8ROto
September 1st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Yeah, i’ve seen it before Cj. I actually found it disturbing.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:24 pm
CP: The Memory Remains – Metallica
September 1st, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I think it’s supposed to be disturbing. It was just funny because when I heard it the first time, I thought it was interesting, but to see the spin she really put on it in the video just reminded me of that movie and when she blows the kiss at the end, you just know she’s completely psycho.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Why for am I not getting my final two reports? I just know they’ll show up about the time I leave in a couple of hours.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:27 pm
CP: Teeny Tiny Gnome – The Monkees
September 1st, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Having some surreal WTF moments at work. I can’t wait for my vacation.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
CP: Fully Completely — The Tragically Hip
Great song on a great album from a great band.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
My my, who would have thought spreadsheets could be so stimulating.
You would miss out on the groovy GB Tetris theme tune TEB.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Maybe Jack could do a more ‘rock’ version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6790VYAaca0
September 1st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
CP: The Eyes of Medusa – Symphony X
September 1st, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Spread. Sheet.
*cough*
September 1st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Yes.
I’ve been in my bunk.
Reformatting.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
CP: a very long phone call.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
TEB – does your phone have a “shuffle” button ? :D
September 1st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
God, sometimes I wish it were so. (isn’t that call waiting)
Still on the phone
September 1st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I’m about 1/2 done with my first spreadsheet.
Considering a lunch break before I go pick up my daughter from school.
I wish my house was self-cleaning.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
CP: (Mama) You Got to Love Your Negro Man – Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
No longer on the phone – yeah!
September 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
As I’m still waiting for reports, I figure I’ll be working quite late tonight.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Procrastination is the mother of innuendo. Around here at least. . .
September 1st, 2009 at 1:14 pm
CP: I Would Love To – Steve Vai
September 1st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
What’s that you said about my mother?
September 1st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
CP: Nero Sighted – Star Trek
September 1st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
CP: Giant Hands [Kevvy Mental's Hand In Hand In Hands Remix] — You Say Party! We Say Die!
September 1st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Yeah, one of my reports is in!
September 1st, 2009 at 1:37 pm
With spreadsheets, it’s important that the columns get great headers.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Dewey Cox? Yes it appears Jack is correct.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
CP: While My Heart Is Still Beating – Roxy Music
September 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Rhett, it’s the soundtrack from the movie of the same name.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Which leads to the question, is there such things as bad headers?
September 1st, 2009 at 1:48 pm
CP: Shut Yo Face – South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
September 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
My shuffle is having fun this afternoon
September 1st, 2009 at 1:55 pm
CP: River Lady – Roger Whittaker
September 1st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
CP: Supermoves – Animatrix
September 1st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
CP: Ballerina 12/24 – Steve Vai
September 1st, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Retrieved 2nd child from school.
Ate granola bar and some carrots.
Diving back into my spreadsheets.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Oooohh ooooh I’m on fire.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Well. . . . even less-than-stellar headers are still extremely helpful for sorting data.
And always appreciated. cough.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
CP: Bloody Kisses – Type O Negative
September 1st, 2009 at 2:21 pm
CP: To Where You Are – The High Violets
September 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Well, I’m off. Must think about food. Then MA. Then back to more sheeting goodness.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Fascinating:
http://pitchfork.com/features/articles/7689-the-social-history-of-the-mp3
September 1st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Hey there Pan! — I’ve been sick *coff, coff*
This is sort of a Drive By, I’m still catching up from the weekend.
TEB: I’m bringing my wife to the DP party, can she get a badge too?
Her Alias is “Madwrtr”
September 1st, 2009 at 2:48 pm
What colour LJ?
September 1st, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I’ll try my best, LJ. I was sort of serious about this morning being the deadline. It’s month end and I have a ton of work to get done before I leave on Thursday. Tonight I’m taking off for a couple of hours but fully expect to be at my desk until quite late after that.
Let me know what colour and I’ll see what I can do tomorrow morning.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Happy Birthday Ed?
September 1st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I always thought Jagermeister was Madwater.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:15 pm
It does appear that Wednesday is Ed’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Ed!
September 1st, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Finished my first spreadsheet of the day – the big one.
Time to take a break with the kids and will continue tomorrow morning. I think I have a parenty thing I’m supposed to go to at the school tonight.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:24 pm
TEB: I knew I was cutting a fine hair. She can have a handmade one when we get there. Don’t fret ;-)
Oh, and a brief note about Rainstorms in Arizona:
Rainstorms in Arizona are like Virginity after prom: There isn’t much to begin with, and what little there is doesn’t last long…
September 1st, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Well, it was bound to happen. I am going to have a pseudonym collision. I’m FB-friending. Mind you, I barely use it.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Okay, I’ve sent out friend requests to random people with very dumb sayings. No, they were packets of brilliance. Yeah, that’s it. I just took the links from the DP FB page, since I’m lazy.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Sounds nasty i
September 1st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
The collision and not the friend invite
September 1st, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I take it JN is not your real name?
September 1st, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Happy Birthday, Ed! It seems that you already have everything you could ever want, but here’s hoping you get more.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Vanamonde: Yeah, but it’s too big a deal. I have more :-)
That is correct. I thought it was a fun cyberpunk-esque kinda name.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I was going to wait until tomorrow, but I’ll say it now: Happy Birthday, Ed!
September 1st, 2009 at 4:03 pm
too = not too ^ *d’oh!*
September 1st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Malicious fake Firefox add-on spotted: http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4164
September 1st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I go to work and the bar turns into accounting porn?
I think there’s nothing better than a hot pivot table, m’self.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:14 pm
That thread was stunning to read. I would’ve been way outta my league in that exchange.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:23 pm
It’s Wednesday here, night Pan.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Night Van.
September 1st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I bet you guys in Arizona are really smoked out from the L.A. fires, because we have a lot of smoke here. We can’t see the mountains at all and my eyes are burn-y. And Amy, how are you and your family faring?
September 1st, 2009 at 6:01 pm
This one goes out to Cj and any of you Six Degrees fans:
I had a friend posit me with the following challenge:
Link Leonard Nimoy to William Shatner, going through DeForest Kelley, only using movies that are not Star Trek films.
Leonard Nimoy was in Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) with James Garner who was in Twilight (1998) with Henry Fonda who was in Warlock (1959) with DeForest Kelly who was in Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957) with Dennis Hopper who was in The Outrage (1964) with Paul Newman who was in Tell Them Who You Are (2004) with William Shatner.
And that’s that.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:03 pm
So, does this mean I’m already 37 in Europe? I don’t think I’ve ever gotten birthday greetings from the future before….
Well, in another hour, I’ll be caught up anyway. But, will I still be only 36 to the folks in AZ?
I think I just hurt myself.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Spreadsheet innuendo.
Now I’ve seen everything.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I have never watched all that many music videos, but I did enjoy the subversive humor of the two p!nk (is that right?) MVs I did catch.
Also – Roger Whittacker. Wow. I haven’t heard him since I moved out of my parents house years ago. He’s the one that whistles Greensleeves?
September 1st, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Happy Born Day wishes to Ed. It Wednesday for me, so it’ll only be a few more hours till it is for you.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:21 pm
EssBee: So far, so good. We don’t live within sight of any smoke that might be rising from the L.A. area. We do, however, live in a town surrounded by undeveloped hills and vineyard country. If there were a fire nearby, we could be at risk, but thankfully, there isn’t one nearby.
Night, Pan.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Good Night, Pan!
September 1st, 2009 at 9:46 pm
We’re supposedly getting some fires of our own in northern AZ. Still haven’t seen any smoke around Phoenix.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Goodnight, chum.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 am
Avoid Telephone Boxes today Ed.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 am
Happy Bday, Ed!
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:29 am
Congratulations on another successful trip around the sun Ed!
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 am
Wow.
My first impression of Firefox 3.5.2 is FAIL
It won’t show the page formatting for the Deadpan and it is NOT compatible with the “Tiny URL” plug-in.
Should have stuck to my long standing philosophy of … “If it works, DON’T UPGRADE”!
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 am
Morning Pan!
Hark! I hear the cry of a wild spreadsheet. I must go and wrastle it into submission.
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:38 am
Happy Birthday Ed!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
My outlook came up with a reminder I’m going to Arizona tomorrow. Go figure.
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:42 am
Lj, I got more done than I expected so I’ll have time to print extra tags. I’ll do your wife’s in the same colour I printed yours in.
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:46 am
Ed: But don’t forget, if you were in Europe, you’d measure your years in metric.
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:48 am
justa J0e: What’s wrong with the Deadpan page? I’ve got the newest Firefox on both my Windows and Linux boxes without issue (flash notwithstanding).
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:57 am
The DP Page worked fine for me on the new FF up until I got home last night. Now it’s all bright and white.
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:18 am
Van sent me this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRtujiSoGhw
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 am
Good morning, Pan!
I’m already in Arizona. Go figure.
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 am
Oh, Crap!
I have got to finish cleaning this house.
Those of you coming to visit, please don’t judge me based on my cluttered surfaces should I not de-clutter them all. :)
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 am
My second load of laundry is now in. Now I’m going to check in at the airline.
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:39 am
I judge based on smiles :)
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 am
Ahh. Then I think I’ll be OK. I’m good at the smiling thing. :D
(I’ve got nothing on Jack though. He’s got the best smile evAr!)
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:47 am
Yeah, but I think you might be biased, Cj ;)
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:58 am
:oops: Uhm… I don’t know what you are talking about.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 am
*swooooon*
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:01 am
What is this pay for your baggage stuff? You don’t have to pay for luggage on WestJet
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 am
Happy birthday, Ed.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Ed: It seems you and my wife share the same birthday. :)
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:37 am
RE: FF Fail
I share the same problem as TEB.
This page has the Deadpan graphic at the top and the little bit of graphic at the bottom (with the WordPress disclaimer) but the rest of the page is a bright white background.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:37 am
Well, ditto, then happy birthday to the Mrs.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
OK I’m shutting down for a bit. Going to try to clean at least one corner before running the kids to school.
Then I have to stop at the water store and fill my bottles.
When I return home, I’ll be jumping back into spreadsheet land for an hour or so.
Ta!
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 am
For Mrs Ditto:
Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy… oh wait, what was I going to say?
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:06 am
Ed: Happy Birthday!
TEB: Awe, thanks! Yer sweet!
MORNING, PAN! *he shouts at the jester god donning his false-nose-and-mustaches-glasses*
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:08 am
The Jester God is named Pan?
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:19 am
Just out of curiosity, is Pan dead because nobody liked his pipe playing?
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:20 am
He had hoof-in-mouth disease?
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 am
Happy Official Birthday Ed!
Happy Birthday Mrs. ditto!
Re: FF. That’s got me baffled. Perhaps back up, then re-install it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:58 am
Re FF: I’d suggest clearing your cache. Something might be wrong.
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:59 am
CP: Fear — Sarah McLachlan
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:01 am
TEB: I could be confused on my Greek Gods… I’m mostly Norwegian.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:01 am
Yep! Happy birthday Ed and happy birthday Mrs. Ditto!
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:03 am
I am also experiencing the FF problem with CSS not CSSing properly.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:05 am
Am now noticing that when I refresh the page, it looks OK, but only subliminally, then it blinks back to looking wrong
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:06 am
I have not updated my Firefox. hmmm
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
I have cleaned TWO surfaces. Yay.
Only … *counting* 3 oooh 4 to go. Then I’ll start the furniture rearrangement for people accommodating.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Mine is the same way, only blinking correct.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 am
Cj, don’t go too far out of your way for us. We plan on visiting (and hence paying attention to) you, not your surfaces and furniture.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 am
BTW, Jack. Be nice on Cj for the show notes. No evil phake names for her to spell out ;)
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 am
I’m Chroming it and everything is fine.
I’ve also had a drink, which is shockingly rare for me, so everything is fine.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:14 am
It’s waaaay to early for alcohol for me.
Maybe tonight.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
CP: You’re Crazy — GNR
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
I can confirm that the DP site still works happily in Chrome.
Oh and I missed last weeks ZP when he looks at a couple of ‘2.5D’ games:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/892-2-5D-Hoedown
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 am
Then ZP puts on an orish accent as he looks at Tales of Monkey Island:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/901-Tales-of-Monkey-Island
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:48 am
Ahhh the cleaning is a ME thing. I don’t expect you’ll be bringing your white gloves! (Well, the jury is still out on Amy) LOL… it’s all about me being able to relax and spend time enjoying everyone instead of thinking about what has to be done.
Jack’s been here. He knows. We have clutter. It’s generally clean clutter though. Mostly books, toys, and children’s artwork.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
CP: Only Happy When It Rains — Garbage
Cj: Do you want me to bring any recipes for the party? There are the pretzels that I can make, and we also have one for an easy and awesome molten chocolate cake. Certain things should only be eaten fresh.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
meh – I just looked for the “clear cache now” button in the new FF and I can’t find it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Joe: It’s hidden in the “Clear Recent History…” dialog. I don’t like how they decided to do that, but you do have more control over how things get cleared.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
ditto: Let me know if you really want to do that and I’ll open my kitchen to you.
If you really want to be in the kitchen cooking it’s fine with me, but I think we’d all love to spend time visiting too. Don’t make work for yourself!
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
As the saying goes:
Dull women have immaculate houses
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4wBLUBa8YI
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
Oh and I’m in a book club and have to put 5 books up for choosing.
Anybody got non genre recommendations?
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Physics of the Impossible, by Michio Kaku
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
What genre does your book club focus on?
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:35 am
Everything ditto.
But it has to be out in paperback and the 5 books have to be from at least 3 different genres.
I got the genre stuff sorted, just looking for other choices
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Don Quixote, Cervantes
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Born Standing Up, by Steve Martin
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Green Eggs and Ham?
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:48 am
Van: Anything from Nick Hornby.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:13 am
OK – - Happy Birthday, Mrs. ditto!
FYI: My place is not Felix Unger, but (I hope) it’s also not too close to Oscar Madison. The clutter is boxes, papers, guitars, etc.; not 2-week-old sandwiches.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
I wanna sum you from the inside.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:33 am
I’m still working on spreadsheets today.
Flash Gordon is playing on my TV while I work and I’m also eating a banana.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 am
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/08/28/friday-evening-humor-why-i-dont-have-a-girlfriend/
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
There was a lass at the bustop that looked like she had stepped out of an episode of UFO.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Van: Is non-fiction good? Try “Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea”.
http://www.amazon.com/Zero-Biography-Dangerous-Charles-Seife/dp/0140296476
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
I’m also really enjoying “How to Lose a Battle: Foolish Plans and Great Military Blunders”
http://www.amazon.com/How-Lose-Battle-Military-Blunders/dp/0060760249
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:53 am
CP: Too Much Information — The Police
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
I do believe I’m 100% packed. How’d that happen?
My suitcase weighs 147.5 lbs. Here’s hoping the airline scale is close to mine.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
- 100 lbs
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Umm…. the weight limit is 50 pounds not 50 kilograms or metric butload per bag. ;)
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:59 am
Thanks for all the suggestions.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:01 am
CP: She-Wolf – Megadeth
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 am
Yeah, I know. I meant it’s 47.5 lbs (hence the -100lbs). I’m cutting it real fine.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 am
CP: Icky Thump — The White Stripes
Counting down the minutes until my vacation starts….
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 am
Amusing anecdote from a book I’m flipping through:
A hacker received an assignment to write a program that simulated a four-function calculator. The assignment called for a program that could add, subtract, multiply, and divide. However, the assignment didn’t specify what type of numbers, so the hacker’s program worked with Roman numerals (IV + III = VII). A users’ manual was also required, but the assignment didn’t say what language, so the programmer supplied an extensive manual – written in Latin.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
This can’t be real:
http://emailsfromcrazypeople.com/2009/09/02/parent-teacher-conference-should-be-hilarious/
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:31 am
That may be a little over the top Jack, but not entirely outside the realm of possibility. While I won’t go into them on-line, I can give some stories of the letters received at my hubby’s store.
Usually, which I suspect is the case here, it’s just the parents venting (usually brought on by their own stupidity as in this case), nothing really comes of it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 am
store = school
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
I just noticed at the bottom of the comments, the author admits to never actually sending it in to the teacher. It was just written to vent (Ha! I was right!)
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
CP: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 am
Just thought you’d like to know, I have a hole in my sock. What the heck is that about?
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 am
Oh Van, I forgot to mention, if it’s not too late, I recommend Pillars of The Earth by Ken Follett. I quite enjoyed it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 am
CP: Tribbles And Ecstasy – Warp 11
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 am
CP: Storybook Of You – The Monkees
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:54 am
CP: You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
CP: You Go to My Head – Diana Krall
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
CP: Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Non-Fiction?
I never touch the stuff…
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I don’t read much non-fiction but do mix my reading with non-genre
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
CP: From a Whisper to a Scream – True Blood
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
CP: Jump Into The Fire – Harry Nilsson
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
CP: Greasy Kid’s Stuff – Steve Vai
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I don’t care about genres. I read pretty much anything so long as it sounds interesting. The same goes for music.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
CP: Beneath These Waves [Edit] – Demons and Wizards
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I think it’s safe to say I don’t have genre preferences in music :)
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Same here.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I have one of my five month end spreadsheets done and balanced. Luckily it’s the biggest one so the others should go much quicker.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:34 pm
CP: In Your Dreams – Joelle
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Death to false metal!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I’ve noticed that if you take care of the big ones first, the smaller ones are much more easy to take.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
take = do
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
that’s right, Cj. I “do” spreadsheets ;)
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
CP: Christe Redemptor – Canto Gregoriano.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
CP: Dr. Feelgood – Motley Crue
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I think Excel is getting suspicious about all that time you’re spending with MS Word.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Jack, you’ll be interested to know we’re ordering pizza for supper tonight
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
CP: Temple Ruins And The Secret Revealed – Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Ugh. I have a date with MS Word tonight. Word makes me do all the planning, arranging, and thinking. Boo. Hiss.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
It’s that time of the year again. The neighbours have started knocking on my door asking if they can have some of the apples from my tree.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I do very little word processing at my work. 95% of what I do involves spreadsheets
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
CP: Seize The Day – Demons & Wizards
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Is Steve Miller your neighbor?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
2nd spreadsheet balanced. At this rate, I might even be done by supper.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Are you saying my home is heaven?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
CP: Tuesday’s Gone – Metallica
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Van would find me and my home boring because I like to keep it quite clean ;)
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
CP: Superhuman – Velvet Revolver
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
…er, I just started thinking about it and … this is an unshow week isn’t it?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
CP: Slaves To Rome – Gladiator
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
My first thought would be yes, J0e, but it is Jack’s call :)
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Van, I can keep going and going with the non-SF book suggestions, if you’re still taking them.
J0e, it’s looking like an Unshow evening would be wise. Feel free to ping me if you have something up your sleeve.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Perhaps we’ll here more story?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Had a bit of a scare. Thought I lost some data. Luckily it was just hiding.
Three sheets complete!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
CP: Nick Teen And Al K.Hall – Rolf Harris
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
No …
I’ve beens slaving away over a bubbling hot, magic cauldron all afternoon, manufacturing “content”© … and it suddenly occurred to me that I might have another week before it would even hit pod.
That would be good.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
TEB is three sheets to the WIN!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
This Bunny would probably be closer to a win if she would stop screwing around and actually work.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Ah well, you know bunnies.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I know THIS bunny
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
ouch
Anyone here have a twittle or Head Book contact method for reaching Jessica?
I’m afraid a spammer has gotten hold of her computer and has switched her incoming mail to “On Vacation”.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Jessica S, J0e. She’s a FB friend. Did you want me to give her a shout for you?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
By all means Jack, more suggestions would be welcome.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:50 pm
J0e, TEB: I’m seeing the all-white Deadpan comments pages, too. I’m also noticing the same effect as Lejonand TEB: pressing Refresh causes the background to appear for a fraction of a second, then disappear.
Cj: LOL! Don’t worry, I won’t be bringing white gloves. A little clutter doesn’t bother me. :-)
J0e: Glad to hear you’re working on new content. No new story from me this week.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
TEB – Give her a shout out if you would. If she really is on vacation Maybe she can log in too her account and shut it down some how.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Amy – Maybe this is Jack’s Ode to “The White Album” ?
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
750
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
CP: That’s Another Story – Lothar & the Hand People
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
CP: Keep A Lid On Things – Crash Test Dummies
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Holy crap! I think I’m balanced!
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Wait, I think my spreadsheets are balanced. The jury is still out on me :)
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
My spreadsheets are complete.
End of month can kiss my … grits.
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
CP: Lord, Mr. Ford – Jerry Reed
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Hubby just called. If I’m really lucky, I’ll actually be done by the time he gets home.
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey.
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Top of my head:
King Hereafter by Dorothy Dunnett
Shogun or Tai Pan by James Clavell
Shopgirl by Steve Martin
Cannery Row – John Steinbeck
The Kite Runner – Khaled Husseini
Bonfire of hte Vanities – Tom Wolfe
Sock – Penn Jilette (weird book, but fun)
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Thx Jack
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
CP: Road Trippin’ – Red Hot Chili Peppers
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Well Pan, I’m closing it off for the night.
Some of you I’ll see tomorrow and over the next few days. For the rest, I’ll probably be intermittent until I get back.
Later!
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
J0e: heh heh :-)
Ryah: Good night! See you on Friday! :-)
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Van, let me know if you need more book suggestions.
I am sure going to miss being with everyone in Phoenix. Damn my job. Damn it straight to hell.
And, ” . . . anyone who likes it is a homo.”
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I’m running 3.5.2 and I have no problems viewing the DP page.
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I hadn’t intended any theme changes – but – plz let me know if you’re seeing display problems.
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Interesting – I’m running 3.5.2 and I still see the array of purple polka dots on a yellow background just like always.
wait, what?
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Did someone take Ed’s coat?
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Safe travels TEB: see you sunday
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I don’t understand what “non genre” means, but a non-fiction recommend (as if you needed more) would be both “The Seven Daughters of Eve” by Bryan Sykes and “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell.
Seven Daughters is about tracing the lineage of humans back to the earliest grandmothers of the race. Very interesting and pretty clearly written for what could be either a very dry read or nonsense sensationalism.
I’ve seen a bit of push back for the methods and science behind Tipping Point, but the thought exercise that the book presents is worth spending some time with. I very frequently find myself mentally referencing the ideas I read in this book.
This concludes my book reviews. Please rate me highly recommended so I can make more money. Thank you.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Scifi, horror, fantasy, crime, YA, anything that doesn’t fit.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Ah, almost forgot again.
Turtle’s Tits was something @VividMuse exclaimed the other morning and I later found out that was something from @mightymur’s War episode 10.
Funny.
September 3rd, 2009 at 3:20 am
When I want some Scry, I go for the NOMAD Scry.
Yes, 4 out of 5 Doctorates agree, Nomad Scry is.
Don’t settle for cheap imitations, try some NOMAD Scry today!!!
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:22 am
was that what you had in mind?