Yeah, I'm more and more decided that I can live with the ebooks, but those two looks like hard purchases.
And howdy, everybody. Nice to be missed. Speaking of, what did I miss?
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I love the plant type. It doesn't get used nearly often enough.
Is a good plant. :)
I'll be honest though, all I could think of while reading it was the Whomping tree from Harry Potter. ;P
That's not a bad thing! Just sayin',... :D
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So, best laid plans of mice and monkeys..
I did get most of my stuff completed today. Exercised, visited friends, dandled baby on knee
I sat down to prep up the map of my bandit brawl and...
Jesus Christ what a c0ckup. I worked on that for three entire hours and I'm still not done. My computer blue screened in the middle and a map I lifted out of PDF turned out to be uselessly small. Still, there was progress. It's 75% done, I just ran out of time.
Now I am facing a fairly long Saturday. Overnight shift, then race to TotalCon, then another overnight shift next evening ...
Boy it's amazing how full your life gets while you're trying to live it!
Well, got non mappage stuff done at least.
Hi everyone,
Umberto Eco passed away :-(
Awww....
May he rest peacefully.
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I made Lentil soup, the hard way, with watering lentils for hours. But the finished product was not very good, the soup was watery, did not thicken, tasted blant.
While we ate I lament my culinary shortcommings and pondered what may have went wrong,
than my boy, with all the diplomacy skills of a two year old, said:
"Marlon likes it,daddy. tastes good!"
I love my Boy
Hi everyone,
Umberto Eco passed away :-(
I read that earlier. Very sad. I loved In the Neme of the Rose and Focault's Pendulum. I have an unread copy of Baudilino somewhere. I'm going to have to find it.
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I made it to TotalCon, but I missed IronGm. Still good to see Louis and Rone and Allan (Gruumsh). Had a nice dinner, but now it is time to prepare for another overnight shift.
CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.
CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.
What's this about NYC?
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I made it to TotalCon, but I missed IronGm. Still good to see Louis and Rone and Allan (Gruumsh). Had a nice dinner, but now it is time to prepare for another overnight shift.
CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.
LET'S DO IT!
I read that earlier. Very sad. I loved In the Neme of the Rose and Focault's Pendulum. I have an unread copy of Baudilino somewhere. I'm going to have to find it.Hi everyone,
Umberto Eco passed away :-(
Rose and Pendulum are his best by far, some of his last books I could not get trough. Baudolino was a great for me because it features the founder of my hometown: Emporer Friedrich the I. from House Hohenstaufen nicknamed "Barbarossa"
I have heard "The Name of the Rose" is not very popular in America, here in Germany it is considered one of the best movies of all time
CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.What's this about NYC?
Oh yes! You should get in on this Dave. I'm going to NYC this Spring. Just for a lark. We tentatively have a night at the Lovecraft bar planned. You in?
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Oh yes! You should get in on this Dave. I'm going to NYC this Spring. Just for a lark. We tentatively have a night at the Lovecraft bar planned. You in?CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.What's this about NYC?
ABSINTHE ABSINTHE ABSINTHE ABSINTHE ABSINTHE ABSINTHE ABSINTHE ABSINTHE
I am 36... I am feeling a bit weird.
It had been ages since I held a woman's hand and comforted her while she was crying.
It had been ages since a woman sat on my lap so very not sober and discussed philosophy and things with me.
It had been ages since I slept on a couch in someone's else place and returned home in the afternoon of the next day after party.
I am 36... I am feeling a bit weird.
It had been ages since I held a woman's hand and comforted her while she was crying.
It had been ages since a woman sat on my lap so very not sober and discussed philosophy and things with me.
It had been ages since I slept on a couch in someone's else place and returned home in the afternoon of the next day after party.
well, it does not sound bad, Drejk
I am 36... I am feeling a bit weird.
It had been ages since I held a woman's hand and comforted her while she was crying.
It had been ages since a woman sat on my lap so very not sober and discussed philosophy and things with me.
It had been ages since I slept on a couch in someone's else place and returned home in the afternoon of the next day after party.
DREJK DREJK DREJK DREJK DREJK DREJK DREJK
Note: those were two different women.
Also, the second one expressed a bit of disappointment that we never, ahem, became close. She is moving to UK next week. She already has a boyfriend there.
Note: those were two different women.
Also, the second one expressed a bit of disappointment that we never, ahem, became close. She is moving to UK next week. She already has a boyfriend there.
offer her forbidden knowledge, Drejk...
Oh yes! You should get in on this Dave. I'm going to NYC this Spring. Just for a lark. We tentatively have a night at the Lovecraft bar planned. You in?CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.What's this about NYC?
When is it?
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I read that earlier. Very sad. I loved In the Neme of the Rose and Focault's Pendulum. I have an unread copy of Baudilino somewhere. I'm going to have to find it.Hi everyone,
Umberto Eco passed away :-(
Rose and Pendulum are his best by far, some of his last books I could not get trough. Baudolino was a great for me because it features the founder of my hometown: Emporer Friedrich the I. from House Hohenstaufen nicknamed "Barbarossa"
I have heard "The Name of the Rose" is not very popular in America, here in Germany it is considered one of the best movies of all time
I wasn't very popular here, no, but there are some in America who agree with your opinion. I absolutely loved it.
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Plant monster: GOOD.
Lentil soup: good.
Death of Eco: :-(
Monkey Business: Have a glass of Zaya.
Restarting mothballed KM campaign: good.
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When is it?Oh yes! You should get in on this Dave. I'm going to NYC this Spring. Just for a lark. We tentatively have a night at the Lovecraft bar planned. You in?CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.What's this about NYC?
Not planned yet. The following weekends are no good for me: April 2, April 16, Memorial Day weekend. Apart from that, all weekends of April and May look good to me.
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I am 36... I am feeling a bit weird.
It had been ages since I held a woman's hand and comforted her while she was crying.
It had been ages since a woman sat on my lap so very not sober and discussed philosophy and things with me.
It had been ages since I slept on a couch in someone's else place and returned home in the afternoon of the next day after party.
That can change pretty quickly. You can never tell when, but I am confident that all of that is not forever behind you.
You can do it!
Not planned yet. The following weekends are no good for me: April 2, April 16, Memorial Day weekend. Apart from that, all weekends of April and May look good to me.When is it?Oh yes! You should get in on this Dave. I'm going to NYC this Spring. Just for a lark. We tentatively have a night at the Lovecraft bar planned. You in?CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.What's this about NYC?
How about April 23? We might as well commit to a date so we can make sure everyone has it free. If this doesn't work for someone I also can do weekends in May.
I was thinking about just a day trip, but to really get the epic madness on, if likely have to stay over the evening. I'll delve into hotels in the area, or if there's a couch I can surf that would be awesome as well.
That can change pretty quickly. You can never tell when, but I am confident that all of that is not forever behind you.I am 36... I am feeling a bit weird.
It had been ages since I held a woman's hand and comforted her while she was crying.
It had been ages since a woman sat on my lap so very not sober and discussed philosophy and things with me.
It had been ages since I slept on a couch in someone's else place and returned home in the afternoon of the next day after party.
I know at 48 I am alone again, and...
I'm pretty good with that. My relationships, while good in some ways, have ended up causing me much sorrow. I think I am pretty committed to a monkish lifestyle. It's not a bad thing. I don't feel like I have to define myself by having a relationship.
That being said, Cupid's bow is notoriously random. I don't rule another relationship out, I just am not bothered by the realization that I might never have another.
I have an audition today to sing the baritone solos in Brahms's Eine Deutsches Requiem only I was out to dinner last night and it was loud, and today my voice is all froggy. :(
damn. I hope you get the part.
Not planned yet. The following weekends are no good for me: April 2, April 16, Memorial Day weekend. Apart from that, all weekends of April and May look good to me.When is it?Oh yes! You should get in on this Dave. I'm going to NYC this Spring. Just for a lark. We tentatively have a night at the Lovecraft bar planned. You in?CH and FHDM: Rone was interested in getting together with us when we do the NYC hangout. Lovecraft Bar perhaps? We can probably get Louis to go too.What's this about NYC?
unless I have a convention that weekend (or out of town guests), I am in.
How about April 23? We might as well commit to a date so we can make sure everyone has it free. If this doesn't work for someone I also can do weekends in May.
Sounds alright to me.
I have an audition today to sing the baritone solos in Brahms's Eine Deutsches Requiem only I was out to dinner last night and it was loud, and today my voice is all froggy. :(
OY!
I wasn't very popular here, no, but there are some in America who agree with your opinion. I absolutely loved it.I read that earlier. Very sad. I loved In the Neme of the Rose and Focault's Pendulum. I have an unread copy of Baudilino somewhere. I'm going to have to find it.Hi everyone,
Umberto Eco passed away :-(
Rose and Pendulum are his best by far, some of his last books I could not get trough. Baudolino was a great for me because it features the founder of my hometown: Emporer Friedrich the I. from House Hohenstaufen nicknamed "Barbarossa"
I have heard "The Name of the Rose" is not very popular in America, here in Germany it is considered one of the best movies of all time
I loved the book and the movie. FP was a disappointment for me. I really enjoy his essays and shorter writings. I have his two big medieval books and his history of aesthetics and they're interesting. I have some other of his novels, but haven't tackled them yet.
How about April 23? We might as well commit to a date so we can make sure everyone has it free. If this doesn't work for someone I also can do weekends in May.Sounds alright to me.
OK Daves in. I'm assuming CH and FHDM are cool, yes? I'll get in touch with Louis & Rone via Facebook.
Ugh. Time to go to work. Well, I'm sure I'll post up a little whilst there anyhow ;)
Ah work. My home away from home.
Just not the home where I get to spend time with my family or anything else I usually enjoy. :P
At my office i have a desk, a fridge, a microwave, and a coffeepot.
Why not a cot you ask?
Because despite the fact that I spend most of my waking time there, (including time I SHOULD be sleeping) I'm not allowed to actually sleep at work.
Of course they don't PAY me enough to be there 24/7/365 either,... :(
<Sigh> I just had my 25th anniversary of my 25th birthday. I'm too old for this c$@%. :/
Sorry, where was I? Ah yes, Happy almost Monday! ;P
(Sorry. Too many weeks without a day off makes Rags a cranky old wizard) ;)
I've only been to NYC once in my life, had a blast. You all have fun.
(They have a Lovecraft bar? Seriously?!? Cool.) ;)
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I loved the book and the movie. FP was a disappointment for me. I really enjoy his essays and shorter writings. I have his two big medieval books and his history of aesthetics and they're interesting. I have some other of his novels, but haven't tackled them yet.I wasn't very popular here, no, but there are some in America who agree with your opinion. I absolutely loved it.I read that earlier. Very sad. I loved In the Neme of the Rose and Focault's Pendulum. I have an unread copy of Baudilino somewhere. I'm going to have to find it.Hi everyone,
Umberto Eco passed away :-(
Rose and Pendulum are his best by far, some of his last books I could not get trough. Baudolino was a great for me because it features the founder of my hometown: Emporer Friedrich the I. from House Hohenstaufen nicknamed "Barbarossa"
I have heard "The Name of the Rose" is not very popular in America, here in Germany it is considered one of the best movies of all time
his newspaper colums are published as small books here in Germany, some are quit hilarious, like the one with the salmon in the hotel refrigiator
I've only been to NYC once in my life, had a blast. You all have fun.
(They have a Lovecraft bar? Seriously?!? Cool.) ;)
There is! >>Website <<
I have only been to NYC twice. I'm attempting to do more things, as things are fun and involve enjoyment. Thus, a trip to NYC. Maybe one to DC later in the Sping or early summer.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Oh, look, a mail from <redacted> about a new project two new projects I might end working on. Dum-deh-dum... Can I handle them and the project I got involved in the last week? I should be fine.
That can change pretty quickly. You can never tell when, but I am confident that all of that is not forever behind you.I am 36... I am feeling a bit weird.
It had been ages since I held a woman's hand and comforted her while she was crying.
It had been ages since a woman sat on my lap so very not sober and discussed philosophy and things with me.
It had been ages since I slept on a couch in someone's else place and returned home in the afternoon of the next day after party.
I know at 48 I am alone again, and...
I'm pretty good with that. My relationships, while good in some ways, have ended up causing me much sorrow. I think I am pretty committed to a monkish lifestyle. It's not a bad thing. I don't feel like I have to define myself by having a relationship.
That being said, Cupid's bow is notoriously random. I don't rule another relationship out, I just am not bothered by the realization that I might never have another.
It's something bit different... I am not really sad about the possibility of never being in relationship (mind, you, I've never been in an actual relationship) - in fact I am perfectly aware that it is a highly possible scenario, especially in the light of the fact as rarely I meet new people. It was mostly mix of nostalgia and some strange feelings, and lack of others...
Like comforting a crying women (she broke with her last boyfriend earlier that day) and deep inside being, uh, I'd call that "benignly indifferent" about it. Ah, well, I might have more thoughts about it later...
Well, I have a lots of thoughts about that, but putting them on "paper" takes time and choice of words to describe them.
What are you doing here, Drejk? Shouldn't you be saving Earth from the aliens? ~grins~ How do you like XCOM 2 so far?
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It's something bit different... I am not really sad about the possibility of never being in relationship (mind, you, I've never been in an actual relationship) - in fact I am perfectly aware that it is a highly possible scenario, especially in the light of the fact as rarely I meet new people. It was mostly mix of nostalgia and some strange feelings, and lack of others...Like comforting a crying women (she broke with her last boyfriend earlier that day) and deep inside being, uh, I'd call that "benignly indifferent" about it. Ah, well, I might have more thoughts about it later...
I think I understand what you are getting at.
My personal thoughts on relationships have recently undergone some serious introspection lately. I am a very caring person by nature, and I seem to be drawn to either 'women in crisis' or 'wild childs' neither one is healthy for me. My last marriage was spent in an anti-social cocoon, where I lost track of my friends and family. I allowed another person to dictate my behavior to my detriment.
Honestly, I don't feel the loneliness like I thought I might. I don't miss my ex. I have no urge to contact her, to interact with her, nothing. I would have remained friends with her had that been her wish, but she began to duck me when she defaulted on the student loan I co-signed for her and when I was tossing a lot of money into our house to prep it for sale. Now that the house is gone, I find I have no further need to contact her, and I'm fine with that. I am enjoying my autonomy immensely.
I just think that a reliance on another for companionship and to satisfy some societal dictum isn't for me any longer. I have no urge to find a partner, and I don't see that changing in the foreseeable future. I have my family, I have my friends. I don't need to spend my life one half of an ampersand.