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Posted by Tabitha on September 3, 2006, at 14:37:35
In reply to Anybody else bored to death today?, posted by curtm on September 3, 2006, at 11:23:49
I have some yardwork I could use some help with. Then a nice refreshing dip in a friend's pool.
Posted by curtm on September 3, 2006, at 15:39:47
In reply to Re: Rain gutters. » curtm, posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2006, at 12:03:53
No it's not raining here today. It was supposed to rain yesterday and today, but it hasn't rained at all yet. I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow because we would like to have a bbq at the lake(if they are alowing fires yet.)
Posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2006, at 20:05:39
In reply to Re: Rain gutters. » Phillipa, posted by curtm on September 3, 2006, at 15:39:47
Boy curtm you glossed over the help gg and Tabitha need in their yard. Hey my car needs to be washed and waxed. You wouldn't be bored here. Love Ya Phillipa
Posted by Glydin on September 3, 2006, at 22:40:59
In reply to Anybody else bored to death today?, posted by curtm on September 3, 2006, at 11:23:49
For "fun" I was looking at the Babble Statistics and discovered someone registered their birth year as 1906...
Maybe it was one of those: "How old are you FEELING today?" responses. I can relate to that. (Smile)
Posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2006, at 22:44:12
In reply to I must be bored today » curtm, posted by Glydin on September 3, 2006, at 22:40:59
Wow does that mean we have a l00yr old babbler? Love Phillipa
Posted by justy0urlaugh on September 3, 2006, at 23:10:35
In reply to Re: Rain gutters. » justy0urlaugh, posted by gardenergirl on September 3, 2006, at 13:33:28
Posted by llrrrpp on September 3, 2006, at 23:11:08
In reply to Re: I must be bored today » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2006, at 22:44:12
curtm,
I don't have a yard, or a roof. Would you mind repairing the tile in my bathroom and kitchen? It's kind of depressing, as is the fact that I don't have a yard, a roof.And as reward, I'll give you whatever is currently in my minibar (see my post)
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/subs/20060727/msgs/682886.html
12 inches sqare. lineoleum. yes. that's how depressed I am. Any old sqare about the color of the babble board will do. I need 3 for the bath, and 4-6 for the kitchen.
Can you bring over some burgers or chicken sandwiches too?
Thanks in advance,
-ll
Posted by corafree on September 3, 2006, at 23:56:15
In reply to Re: I must be bored today, posted by llrrrpp on September 3, 2006, at 23:11:08
I've said "I'm bored" or "I'm so bored" more than twice today! Count me in.
cf
Posted by finelinebob on September 4, 2006, at 0:20:49
In reply to Re: I must be bored today, posted by llrrrpp on September 3, 2006, at 23:11:08
Got up just in time to get to Quaker Meeting. Sat in one corner of the Meeting Hall where nobody sits, because it just seemed so unanchored. Wondered about reflections on offering cheeks and doing nothing and inevitable loss and wondered if standing and speaking would be an act of humility or hubris. Bought a book on Rumi at the social hour after Meeting.
Got to Union Square, my friend called and said she'd be about 40 minutes late, so I got to wander down the 7 blocks or so of Broadway that had been shutdown for a street fair. Bought a t-shirt for myself that says "01.02.09 Bush's Last Day In The Oval Office" (although I believe that's inaccurate -- should be 01.20.09), did NOT buy the shirt that says "I hated Bush BEFORE it was popular" because (1) I did, and (2) only posers wear shirts like that; plus I bought a t-shirt for a dear friend who just lost a dear friend (9-yr-old pit bull, sweet as molasses) to cancer, the t-shirt says "Christopher Street 10014 New York City" (that's the location and zip code for the Stonewall Inn ... wiki that and you'll understand why that shirt might mean something to my friend who happens to be a lesbian, if you don't already).(not that you don't know she's a lesbian, but that you don't know what the significance of the Stonewall Inn is.)
Took pictures. Did NOT eat any zeppoles. Met my friend who was late. Stopped by "Max Brenner -- Chocolate by the Bald Man" and had some chocolate that was as ridiculously expensive as it was ridiculously tasty. Went to Spring and Mulberry and spent too much money on a Crumpler camera bag. Headed down to City Hall park, took a good long look at the Hole in the Sky without panicking, then helped her pick out a $700 multifunction laser printer that will help her considerably with her home business. (She happens to be my T; I happen to be her computer consultant. Barter is a wonderful thing.)
Came home, walked and played "kick the racoon" with Leyna, then Babbled for way too long.
If you want to vicariously relive my day, feel free to imagine it as you would have it. You can even eat some zeppoles if you want. But it has to be fun, because that's what it was.
Posted by llrrrpp on September 4, 2006, at 9:30:36
In reply to Nope., posted by finelinebob on September 4, 2006, at 0:20:49
Wow finelinebob,
your day sounds almost as exhausting as my entire month of June, 2006.I went to meet my friend in downtown, we went to a movie theater and saw Talledega Nights. It is absolutely hysterical. I'm sure it will become a classic in terms of documenting American lifestyles of the turn of the millenia. Religion, mass marketing, families, friendships, medical practices, and our relationship with the rest of the world, as portrayed by the stylish driver of Perrier-sponsored # 55.
Walked a mile to eat tapas. I drank half a pitcher of white sangria all by myself (good llrrrpp!). My friend is an excellent tapas buddy. adventurous, but also knows what will go well with what. yay!
and back home. waiting under the shelter of the bus stop after dark a kind man pointed out that there were spiders above me. OMG. these are the spiders of nightmares at least a dozen active plump spinners, feeding on gnats attracted by the bus shelter lights. ugh.
I've always wondered why I take the bus instead of buying a 2nd car. The truth is that I really enjoy meeting people while I'm waiting. People in my neighborhood are mostly warm and friendly, and I have the most interesting conversations with them. I found out about the 3 different species of bus-shelter spiders that evening. Thanks, man!
-ll
Posted by Jost on September 4, 2006, at 11:58:04
In reply to Re: Nope. » finelinebob, posted by llrrrpp on September 4, 2006, at 9:30:36
Yesterday, I worked with one of my co-workers (not the main problem co-w). This co-worked and I worked together regularly for seven or eight months, twice a week, and then we had an agreement to work on New Years Day, 2006.
She called me about an hour before she was due, and was very upset, a little hung-over, she didn't want to come. I tried to calm her down and told her to rest and take care.
Then I had a family emergency and she went home to Denmark for a few weeks. For some reason, she never got back in touch with me. I called and emailed at various times, but I was distracted by family problem, then she didn't call, I didn't call.
I figured we'd work again pretty soon, but didn't happen. She had too many other things to do. At various times would say she would have more time after x. After X, something else had come up.
We worked together five/six times in July and then three days this week. We had this talk, in which I tried to impress on her that it was getting disturbing for it to have been almost a year. Got her to "promise" that we would work together twice a week starting in Nov (unless something else comes up).
Turns out she quit smoking on the first day. When she came yesterday, I thought she was about to gnaw off her own leg she was in such a state. She told me this story about how someone had promised to do something (work-related) and then reneged, or make it hard for her to work. (I thought-- Gee!!! I'm soooo sorrry, how awful for you---but why don't you just Suck It Up, M?" -- but I said, that's too bad, blablablah.)
After another burst of bad humor, she agreed to get Nicorette. instead of our working right away, and come back. Turns out Nicorette is incredibly expensive. Insanely so. So she didn't have enough money. But it seemed to have helped to get up and go out, and to be thinking about getting the Nicorette- Maybe she had some coffee-- because she was gone for a long time.
I did get a little work done.
Then someone came over and we had a really good time, but my Sig O seemed to be in a somewhat rotten mood. We had a fight. Grr. I don't know if he really does like me or respect me much. Other than theoretically. So I"m bummed.
Today someone else is coming, which is a brewing non-starter.
I also need a nap. I think my SigO would be much happier with someone else to be honest. It's too bad he isn't with whoever it is.
Jost
Posted by gardenergirl on September 4, 2006, at 15:39:49
In reply to Nope., posted by finelinebob on September 4, 2006, at 0:20:49
> Bought a t-shirt for myself that says "01.02.09 Bush's Last Day In The Oval Office" (although I believe that's inaccurate -- should be 01.20.09),
There is a website about "1-20-09" that sells teeshirts, bumper stickers, etc. I have a car magnet since I don't like sticking bumper stickers on my car. I think it was two for about $10 or something.
I also have campaign bumper stickers (Strickland for Gov. and Brown for Senate) resting on the back dashboard. (Is that what that part of the car is called?) Whenever I drive with the windows down, they fly around the car.
"It's raining politics! Hallelujah! It's raining politics! Woa oh oh!"
Sounds like a fun day. :)
gg
Posted by corafree on September 5, 2006, at 13:13:52
In reply to Nope., posted by finelinebob on September 4, 2006, at 0:20:49
I'd like to relive your day, but first I'd need to hear it in English flb!!! I'm kidding.
You live in a 'stimulating environment'?
I've moved from one to a very secluded one, and am sooo bored every day here, but can't afford to get out now, prices went up.
About some of those words again, now, ummm, what's up w/ you? I'm interested. If U have time, pls explain to 'duh' me.
2boredtomove, cf
Posted by corafree on September 5, 2006, at 13:22:06
In reply to Re: Nope. » finelinebob, posted by llrrrpp on September 4, 2006, at 9:30:36
Ok, I just had to get Webster out to look up tapa and see what they are, and they aren't in there, and now I want to eat one, maybe they're a Spanish treat?, and go see 'Talledega Nights'; haven't seen or heard anything about the movie here living in 'dysfunction junction' USA.
Igottagetouttathisplace, cf
Posted by corafree on September 5, 2006, at 13:29:36
In reply to Re: Nope. » finelinebob, posted by gardenergirl on September 4, 2006, at 15:39:49
GG isn't the dash only in the front of the car?
Not rear bumper; I can't think of it either!
But hey, what's the website for the t-shirts?
love, cf
Posted by gardenergirl on September 5, 2006, at 15:29:39
In reply to Re: Nope. » gardenergirl, posted by corafree on September 5, 2006, at 13:29:36
Posted by llrrrpp on September 5, 2006, at 17:05:39
In reply to Re: Nope. » llrrrpp, posted by corafree on September 5, 2006, at 13:22:06
Hey corafree
Tapas is the generic term for Spanish cuisine that is served in small portions to share. My friend and I had 7 dishes, dessert and wine for 30 bucks each.It's nice, but don't feel bad if they don't have these where you live. I didn't hear about them until I went to LA.
-ll
Posted by finelinebob on September 6, 2006, at 0:25:10
In reply to Re: Nope. » finelinebob, posted by corafree on September 5, 2006, at 13:13:52
> You live in a 'stimulating environment'?
Manhatan, bay-bee!! Constant invasions of your 'personal space' but where others find it intimidating, I live off the buzz.
> About some of those words again, now, ummm, what's up w/ you? I'm interested. If U have time, pls explain to 'duh' me.Not sure which, but I'll take a shot:
"Quaker Meeting" -- worship services of the Religious Society of Friends. The 15th Street Meeting practices unprogrammed worship, which means we sit silently until someone feels moved to speak. We have no "minister" to lead the services -- everyone is a minister.
"Turning the other cheek" -- often misunderstood as giving in to violence. What an interpretation of the actual quote suggests instead is to demand respect without resorting to retribution.
"Doing nothing" -- another phrase thrown in the face of pacifists: "All that it takes for evil to triumph is for men of good will to do nothing." Gandhi did "nothing". Martin Luther King did "nothing". The Dalai Lama does "nothing" "Doing nothing" does not mean "not doing anything". I'd prefer to reword the quote as "All it takes for evil to triumph is for people of good will to do evil's bidding."
Whether speaking in Meeting is an act of hubris or humility? I'm too new a Quaker to know the difference between hearing "that of God which is within me" versus furthering my own beliefs.
Rumi is a Sufi poet and mystic from the 13th Century,
The Stonewall Inn is the site of some riots which many indicate as the beginning of the Gay Rights movement.
Wiki "something" -- don't Google it, look for it the in Wikipedia.
Zeppoles -- dough balls deep fried and covering with confectioner's sugar.
Crumpler camera bag (http://www.crumplerbags.com/).
City Hall park -- a park about 3 blocks from the World Trade Center.
The Hole in the Sky -- the place in the sky where I look up and I'm supposed to see two silver towers.
Without panicking -- I stepped out of the subway 1 block from the WTC just after the second plane hit.
Multifunction laser printer. It prints. It copies. It faxes. It scans. One machine. Very nice.
"Kick the racoon" -- a game I play with my dog involving a stuffed toy racoon named Rocky.
Leyna -- my baby; a 5 yr-old, 86 lb female German Shepherd.
Hope that covers it,
flb
Posted by corafree on September 8, 2006, at 6:13:44
In reply to Re: Nope., posted by finelinebob on September 6, 2006, at 0:25:10
<Constant invasions of your 'personal space' but where others find it intimidating, I live off the buzz.>
Sounds fascinating .. I have six planets in fire, so wishing I was there.
Tks Llrrrpp and Finelinebob ... I'm definitely not bored now!
I'm in a place a few hrs drive from the Mexican border, so I could prob' find tapas 'if' my goofy IBS bod' would handle them. Sounded like a great time. I did live around the University and loved the buzz of searchers .. miss it.
Quaker .. Friends .. interesting, waiting in silence for something I'm guessing you deem worthy to speak for yourself and the good of all (I would like that!), will babble re: 'doing nothing' if ok, a block from WTC oh my goodness so sorry .. supposed to see two towers .. oh gosh.
Tks for sharing knowledge guys.
love, cf
Posted by finelinebob on September 9, 2006, at 4:35:00
In reply to Re: Nope. » finelinebob, posted by corafree on September 8, 2006, at 6:13:44
> <Constant invasions of your 'personal space' but where others find it intimidating, I live off the buzz.>
>
> Sounds fascinating .. I have six planets in fire, so wishing I was there.And the 6 train is the worst for invasion of personal space. You'd LOVE it.
> I'm in a place a few hrs drive from the Mexican border, so I could prob' find tapas 'if' my goofy IBS bod' would handle them.Tapas bar opening around the corner any day now. Too easy when you live in a Hispanic neighborhood. Absolutely love those Pace salsa commercials -- "This here stuff's made in New York City" ... sorry, dude, pero ésa es Nueva York a usted.
[I cheated. I used Babel Fish]
> Quaker .. Friends .. interesting, waiting in silence for something I'm guessing you deem worthy to speak for yourself and the good of all (I would like that!)www.quakerfinder.org ... though meetings vary from unprogrammed (like mine) to programmed (more like a traditional service).
Posted by corafree on September 9, 2006, at 12:54:14
In reply to Re: Nope. » corafree, posted by finelinebob on September 9, 2006, at 4:35:00
(Clearing my throat) R there restrictions about the three letter word that begins w/ s and ends w/ x in the society/order(?) of Quakers and do you have to wear black hats and black attire? Or, ... maybe a ? for religion board, or maybe I should visit Quaker friends site and find out for myself, but for the fun of it, I wanted to send a bolt of electricity your way via social babble ... just get back at ya' for makin' fun of our salsa down over here! Ha!
quakersrock, cf
Posted by finelinebob on September 9, 2006, at 20:13:56
In reply to Re: Nope. » finelinebob, posted by corafree on September 9, 2006, at 12:54:14
> (Clearing my throat) R there restrictions about the three letter word that begins w/ s and ends w/ x in the society/order(?) of Quakers and do you have to wear black hats and black attire?
As a matter of fact, playing a sax would be considered rude. But if you were to play a sax, then some sort of fashionable attire (did you hear? this year, black is the new black) would be in order.
=^b
flb
Posted by corafree on September 10, 2006, at 18:41:39
In reply to Re: Yep. » corafree, posted by finelinebob on September 9, 2006, at 20:13:56
I've noticed a lot of people are playing the sax lately, in pairs. It is quite a passionate instrument. I'm glad black is the new black this year. I've got lots of clothes that are in style again. I have one of those almost knee length black jackets and black boots, and I have a cool Jamaican hat to wear with them.(?)
Hey, don't ever think I'm poking fun at religion my friend. If religion is good, it's good. I already know enough about you to know 'you are good'. I found myself sitting in 'The Thinker's' position for an extended time this morning. I had an imprint of my knuckles on my chin for a few hours. I did some weird mouth exercises to make it go away. I do eye exercises too, to keep my eyes healthy. You try to look at the back of your head or top of your head, stuff like that.
bestwishes, cf
Posted by finelinebob on September 10, 2006, at 20:15:45
In reply to Re: Yep. » finelinebob, posted by corafree on September 10, 2006, at 18:41:39
> Hey, don't ever think I'm poking fun at religion my friend....
Why not? I do all the time ... civilly, of course.
Posted by llrrrpp on September 10, 2006, at 21:01:58
In reply to Re: Yep. » corafree, posted by finelinebob on September 10, 2006, at 20:15:45
There's a whole genre of cuisine I refer to as "Unitarian Food".
It's kind of nutritious, but not too delicious. Looks vaguely Middle-Eastern, but has no flavor whatsoever.
And it gives you some serious gas.
Haven't been to "church" in about ten years.
Been avoiding the legumes, you know.
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