mika I read most of Clavell’s stuff when I was in high school, around the time Shogun was first on television as a mini-series. I was watching the first episode, saw Toronaga whiz on Pilot, and said to myself, “Now that’s got to be an interesting book.” Being the sheltered white suburban teenager at the time, I had no idea that was something some people pay good money for, so that had nothing to do with my decision to read the book. Then I got into Noble House, King Rat, annd a few of the others. But I haven’t read them since then.
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Drae you’re in a whole new world now. As a homeowner, you never have to worry what you’re going to do with your vacations abd days off ever again.
VBob how’s it hanging at the new job? Getting used to P-Town yet? I’ve got a few pressure gauges that need to get delivered to one of the cutters over there, but since they’re at sea, they probably won’t be getting them today.
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If we don’t get some sun around here sometime soon I am going to lose my mind. Who is that in the Chicago area? You know what I mean. Oh suuuuuure the warm weather is nice, Actually no it isn’t. Warm in Wisconsin in the winter is not all that warm. Blah!
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Not much to get used to. It’s almost a straight shot from the MM bridge to the base, and I haven’t gone exploring yet, save for finding the Portsmouth YMCA.
I have class in an hour. This bothers me. Why does it bother me, you ask? Well, I’m glad you asked. I’ll tell you why it bothers me. It bothers me because my first out of three consecutive classes is all the way on the other side of campus, and I’m lazy. Why can’t they just have everything right near me? :mad:
Let’s see … here’s hoping FCD feels better soon–and he can use my shower, because I ran out of hot water with my hair still soapy this morning. And I’m having Taters’ day today–I also blew the circuit breaker in my room by trying to dry my very cold hair with the space heater on.
I was this close to just giving up the day as useless, calling in sick, and crawling back into bed. I cowgirled up and came to work, though. Gee, I’m certainly glad I did. grumble
Spats, the college I went to had classrooms in about seven different buildings staggered all over the Back Bay. First Monday morning class in the BAC, about three blocks from the dorm, second class was three blocks from the dorm in the other direction, third class in the main building (which also happened to be my dorm, so I could go right upstairs afterwards and take a nap). I feel your pain.
HA! No such problems in Casa Welby, since the water heater types were by yesterday and put in our new heater. I took a looooooooong, hoooooooooooooooot shower this morning. Then I though about taking another one, but I was already late for work.
Yay! Spats --congrats on getting published! :eek: (amazed and awed smiley there)
anyrose --not much happened at work yesterday. First thing, I was told that the VP of Nursing would be on the floor to “look at things”–whatever that meant. So, I spent the next 12 hours kinda waiting for the shoe to drop…never did. It was crazy busy at work–but I am off until Monday now!
I don’t know if or what or when anything is going to happen. I think it would have happened, if I was going to be fired. But, this has given an insecure and arrogant woman ammo against me (even though it was all taken out of context etc), so that’s not real comfortable for me.
Life sure is interesting, no?
Need to put together a computer desk today, right after I go work out. Taters --Gack! that sounds terrible. Eat chocolate AND punch a wall.
Drae --I like to paint (well, I do until I am on the second coat and then I am sick of the whole project). Get a damp rag (get a few) and use them to wipe up any flecks or spills right away. I don’t reccomend oil based paint–it’s a bitch to clean up and the smell lingers for weeks…
We went to Niagra Falls 2 years ago. We stayed on the Canadian side. (can we say tacky shit?). NF is a moment–an Aaaaah! look at that! (and then that’s that) kind of place. We stayed for 2 days of frigid March weather, IMS. Got a nice sweatshirt, though…
I need dinner suggestions. I don’t like beans or peppers. Suggestions?
FCM, I did see your post in the cell phone thread. The other reason the hubby wants a cell phone is so he can call me at work from the boat on nice days so that I can meet him after work. I hope that **FCD ** starts feeling better BEFORE Saturday.
Swampy, I appreciate the offer of the Kool Kids gang ganging up on the el stupidos that are making me do this. However, you’d have to go to San Antonio to do it, since that’s where our higher HQ is located. You might have to travel to DC as well, since that’s there the TSG is located. So, you’d have to do it twice!
I have sucky, sucky knives. I have only one knife that I like. I use it for everything. It’s just the right size and weight for chopping, cutting, everything I need. The rest of my knives sit in my knife drawer, useless.
Incidentally, I did break down and eat chocolate yesterday. I would have preferred a liquid lunch. Unfortunately, today does not promise to be any better. I will suck it up and drive on, though. Why? Because that’s what I do. Spew vitriol on a board and move on…that’s me.
The daughter is home sick today. I’m going to call her in a short while to check up on her. I hope she’s feeling better.
Yeah, that would be nice, but I can’t do that. Pissed as I am, it’s still my job to do what needs to be done and do it well and on time. So, I’ll do it. I might mumble under my breath a couple of times, but no one will hear me.
Oh, you silly boy. Your campus is smaller than most colleges. You’re just complaining because it’s all uphill (or downhill, as the case may be).
[Old Fart Mode] Why, when I was your age, I used to have to walk miles and miles every day, all over campus, in a wind tunnel. Since the campus of SUNY Albany wasn’t meant to be in Albany but in a warmer city, so all those tall towers in a square cause lovely wind tunnels! [/Old Fart Mode]
Which reminds me, how the hell did I get so old? Gah! I guess it’s better than the alternative.
But anyway, congrats on getting published…good job! Sean, I don’t know how I missed Clavell up to now. Maybe because I mostly read sci-fi & fantasy, and this is kind of historical fantasy. But damn, it was so good. I am touched.
I feel crappy. My nose is all snotty and my chest hurts. This sucks!
Shogun was the only book I’ve ever read that I got so into that when I’d quit a spell of reading, I’d be all discombobulated about what language I should speak. It was a good story, too.
Mr. Anachi bought new stainless knives in a black knife block when he was all into the color coordination for the granite countertop. We don’t actually use them. They are just for show. :rolleyes:
I’m being taken out to lunch at Macaroni Grill. I need to find something between 300 and 500 calories there to order. Suggestions?
fcdad feel better. taters (O.T.), feel better. riggs, feel better. Anybody else who’s having a crappy day…feel better.
You’re tough, Taters. I admire your courage and fortitude. I would have called in sick and gone back to bed.
How is FCD this morning? Updates?
Knives for show, Tupug? Why would anyone want knives they couldn’t use, that are taking up counter space?
Right now I am waiting for cinnamon bun dough to rise. It must be done by the time I go to work, because I am making them (well, some of them) for a co-worker who did me a favour on Monday. She talked to one of my least favourite customers for me. He phones once week to ask about “new and interesting publications about Winston Churchhill”, or the complete works of Thomas Hardy, or Obscure Impressionist Painting History vol. 5 through 13. He talks for a very long time and always wants to know about the quality of the bindinh and the paper and the pagination.
He’s bought something once in five years. I don’t really care if he buys anything or not, but I do wish he’s stop calling.
The Obscure Impressionist series really went downhill after Vol 4. The plots get really ham-fisted, and the characters are caricatures.
Clouds are too low at Cape Canaveral right now. The launch has been delayed until 1:25 Eatern Time. Hey guys, they’re clouds! Made of soft fluffy water vapor, not hard unyielding granite. I’ve never been in a rocket, but I know that much. Sheesh!
I’ve never been in a Macaroni Grill either, but from what I hear, trying to find something between 300-500 calories might be a dicey proposition. Have you checked their website? They may have nutrition information available.
My stomach is already rumbling and it’s quarter to 11. This isn’t a good sign.
See, liss, Mr. Anachi is an alien. As such, he occasionally exhibits puzzling behavior that leaves the human faction scratching their heads…sometimes even the dogs are perplexed. I have a drawer full of knives in perfect working condition but they came in a wood knife block which would have been a major faux pas with the Ubatuba. Sometimes I just let him have his harmless little fun. It beats him hanging out in the bars.
Everybody who feels bad, icky or overworked; stop it! Right now!
In another life, I used to work for a company that fancied themselves a major player in the knife manufacturing business, so we’ve got knives we haven’t even used yet. However, Wifey decided recently she’d like one of those Santoku knives all the FoodTV chefs are using (and selling) now, so I got her one for Christmas. She loves it, but it bothers me. I always feel like it oughta be 2" longer. Nice knife though. FWIW, the $20.00 kitchenaide version is every bit as good as any of the $100+ ones out there iffen you ask me.
Puggy forget about the calorie count at Macaroni Grill. The rolls they bring to everybody’s table prolly have more calories than that, and you must try them. They are tres yum! BTW, do not keep knives in a drawer. It’s very bad for them to bang against one another.
I just got an invite in the mail to the 2006 National Hardware Show (and Lawn and Garden World) in Las Vegas in May. I So want to go. It’s a guy thing.
