So, how goes it in here tonight?
*does a raindance*
*it starts to rain in the FAWTL thread*
*covering head*
As far as movies based on HP Lovecraft's stories, the stuff by the H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society is supposed to be good. For example, The Call of Cthulu.
Cool. Thanks.
No. I've been regularly visiting three nearby Borders and they're not getting restocks. I was hoping to find the huge beholder, but no dice.I thought you were going to take advantage of Lyn's fire sale that Mac and I had to bow out on?
Well, I still have one Borders gift card...but yeah, I'm waiting to hear back from Lynora about certain minis.
signing out to all still here...
and to everyone that isn't :)
Me too -- good night, all.
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Judith is my fav song of theirs too (I love it in the clip when Paz flips her hair up right before she starts playing again after the guitar break), although Passive from their third album is a very close second.I thought they had two full releases and two mini releases afterwards....?
Sorry Urizen I totally missed this somehow?
They had Mer de Noms (their 1st Album), Thirteenth Step (their 2nd) and Emotive (their 3rd) plus Amotion, which was a CD/DVD release as a companion to Emotive (and which I missed getting by the way and I'm very annoyed about it... :/ )
Sorry Urizen I totally missed this somehow?
They had Mer de Noms (their 1st Album), Thirteenth Step (their 2nd) and Emotive (their 3rd) plus Amotion, which was a CD/DVD release as a companion to Emotive (and which I missed getting by the way and I'm very annoyed about it... :/ )
I do believe I have Emotive and Amotion as well, but I really thought they were EPs. I'll have to dig through my collection (as my CDs are numbered in the thousands) when I get a chance and verify for sure as I haven't listsened to them in awhile.
And Good mornin', FaWTLers! I imagine more of you will be sleeping in today due to it being a federal holiday.
And Good mornin', FaWTLers! I imagine more of you will be sleeping in today due to it being a federal holiday.Good mornin' Urizen. Off I go, be back later. :/
Mornin', LPM! Exterminate with extreme prejudice. :P
MMph. Morning all
Morning FaWTLers. :D
*bursts with song*
*sick hacking that roughly approximates a return greeting*
Well, we had a sock puppet prance through here yesterday, and there was much talk of football, which I discounted, not liking the game much.
Morning!
Nothing earth shattering that I recall.
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Long ramble follows...
Lots going on. La Traviata has wrapped up. It was well-attended, got a good review in the paper, and overall was a success. It always sucks missing game night, though. It would be nice to get some rest, but alas, the Shakespeare revue is going full steam ahead. Which reminds me, I have a monologue and a French aria to memorize in the next week and a half.
Yesterday, my partner's family dog had to be put to sleep. He was a 14 year old golden retriever. He had started having uncontrollable seizures, and for such an old dog, surgery wasn't really an option. It's always very sad, even when you know it's coming.
Unfortunately, it's brought out the worst in his family. His mother, always the martyr, is in full-on "Why do these things always happen to me?" mode. Then when his brother showed up, she wouldn't even talk to him, and later his brother was blaming my partner for somehow turning his mother against him, which is ridiculous. Why are families so dysfunctional?
My partner is also having a premature mid-life crisis, even though he's only 29. It's getting on my nerves. He's convinced that his life will be over when he turns 30. I think it's because he spends so much of his time with people who are younger than he is, so 30 seems unfathomable and "his best years are behind him". Whereas I spend so much time with people in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s, and viewed through that lens, 30 is still young. I think I may have to find some dodgy party where there are a bunch of 22 year olds getting wasted in a dilapidated studio apartment to remind him how much being that age actually blows.
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My partner is also having a premature mid-life crisis, even though he's only 29. It's getting on my nerves. He's convinced that his life will be over when he turns 30. I think it's because he spends so much of his time with people who are younger than he is, so 30 seems unfathomable and "his best years are behind him". Whereas I spend so much time with people in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s, and viewed through that lens, 30 is still young. I think I may have to find some dodgy party where there are a bunch of 22 year olds getting wasted in a dilapidated studio apartment to remind him how much being that age actually blows.
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If he thinks 30 is bad I'd hate to see him when he hits 40. At 30 you don't notice anything wrong but at 40 you begin to notice you can't do the same things that you could when you were younger. The feeling of your own mortality hits you straight in the face.
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CH sorry to hear about your partner's family dog. After 14 years he is family, and when a family member dies it often brings out the worst in people. Also, it forces family members to congregate who might otherwise avoid each other, causing issues tangental to the actual passing.
30 is a hard birthday. You can feel like the 'best' years are behind you. I spent mine in the military surrounded by people 6-12 years younger than me. It does warp your perceptions. My advice is to remind him that age is but a number and there are benefits to getting older. When I was 20, I was a drunken d%%+#$%. I can admit that now. I wouldn't go back there for all the tea in China.
Sorry to hear of the difficulties, CH.
What happened to Urizen? I wanted to ask him something.
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If he thinks 30 is bad I'd hate to see him when he hits 40. At 30 you don't notice anything wrong but at 40 you begin to notice you can't do the same things that you could when you were younger. The feeling of your own mortality hits you straight in the face.
My partner is also having a premature mid-life crisis, even though he's only 29. It's getting on my nerves. He's convinced that his life will be over when he turns 30. I think it's because he spends so much of his time with people who are younger than he is, so 30 seems unfathomable and "his best years are behind him". Whereas I spend so much time with people in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s, and viewed through that lens, 30 is still young. I think I may have to find some dodgy party where there are a bunch of 22 year olds getting wasted in a dilapidated studio apartment to remind him how much being that age actually blows.
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Ow, my back!
If he thinks 30 is bad I'd hate to see him when he hits 40. At 30 you don't notice anything wrong but at 40 you begin to notice you can't do the same things that you could when you were younger. The feeling of your own mortality hits you straight in the face.
My partner is also having a premature mid-life crisis, even though he's only 29. It's getting on my nerves. He's convinced that his life will be over when he turns 30. I think it's because he spends so much of his time with people who are younger than he is, so 30 seems unfathomable and "his best years are behind him". Whereas I spend so much time with people in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s, and viewed through that lens, 30 is still young. I think I may have to find some dodgy party where there are a bunch of 22 year olds getting wasted in a dilapidated studio apartment to remind him how much being that age actually blows.
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Ow, my back!
Yeah I have to say 40 is when you really start thinking that you ain't all that young anymore. I still prefer it to the angsty drunken early 20's days, but that's just me. As I got older, I got more sedate.
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If he thinks 30 is bad I'd hate to see him when he hits 40. At 30 you don't notice anything wrong but at 40 you begin to notice you can't do the same things that you could when you were younger. The feeling of your own mortality hits you straight in the face.
My partner is also having a premature mid-life crisis, even though he's only 29. It's getting on my nerves. He's convinced that his life will be over when he turns 30. I think it's because he spends so much of his time with people who are younger than he is, so 30 seems unfathomable and "his best years are behind him". Whereas I spend so much time with people in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s, and viewed through that lens, 30 is still young. I think I may have to find some dodgy party where there are a bunch of 22 year olds getting wasted in a dilapidated studio apartment to remind him how much being that age actually blows.
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Ow, my back!
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I agree with Patrick about the dog being a member of the family and bringing out typical reactions.
I had an awkward moment (thanks to my own immaturity) with my college roommate whose dog had died, and, when he told me about it, he started crying. I didn't know what to do, but I tried to be supportive.
When I was 20, I was a drunken d#**%~@. I can admit that now. I wouldn't go back there for all the tea in China.
Very glad to hear it. I hate drunken d#**%~@s. They make everybody miserable.
As I got older, I got more sedate.
Don't throw me a such an easy ball! It will look like I am picking on you! Sedate + monkey = jokes that right themselves!
As I got older, I got more sedate.Don't throw me a such an easy ball! It will look like I am picking on you! Sedate + monkey = jokes that right themselves!
They even write themselves. ;)
Why is it raining in here?
It's true! Unfortunately, they don't wake people struggling with a cup of coffee and consciousness by themselves.
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I've said this earlier, but I know late-teen/early-twenty me would be even more insufferable on these boards. :)
There were few rather young people in the opera, most of whom were college students, but I was surprised to find out that this one guy was actually a high school senior. Then it dawned on me that I should have known - he was the only one who didn't have an attitude.
All of the above is very true. I know we'll find a way through it.
How long have you guys been together? I am sure he will be fine. 29 is hard, I would imagine anyways, as you are leaving your 20's behind and you are for sure no longer a child. I am only a couple of years away and am not sure how I will handle turning 30. But the thought isn't a welcome one. I am sure he will be fine though, as you said, being a 20 something partier sucks.
I am sorry about the family and doggy thing. My mom acted similarly when we put my childhood puppy down a few months ago. Dramatic mothers are annoying.|
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There were few rather young people in the opera, most of whom were college students, but I was surprised to find out that this one guy was actually a high school senior. Then it dawned on me that I should have known - he was the only one who didn't have an attitude.I've said this earlier, but I know late-teen/early-twenty me would be even more insufferable on these boards. :)
Well that's because everyone else is still trying to act like they are in high school. :)
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All of the above is very true. I know we'll find a way through it.How long have you guys been together? I am sure he will be fine. 29 is hard, I would imagine anyways, as you are leaving your 20's behind and you are for sure no longer a child. I am only a couple of years away and am not sure how I will handle turning 30. But the thought isn't a welcome one. I am sure he will be fine though, as you said, being a 20 something partier sucks.
I am sorry about the family and doggy thing. My mom acted similarly when we put my childhood puppy down a few months ago. Dramatic mothers are annoying.
We've been together a little over 7 years.
And his mother is dramatic in the best of times. She has an unhealthy obsession with death as it is. Even when distant relatives (and in-laws) are dying, she makes a point to be at their bedside longer than anyone else to show how much she cares, which naturally causes awkwardness and consternation among the dying person's actual children, spouse, etc. Also, about 50% of the time, the question "Guess where I was this afternoon?" can be answered correctly with "the cemetary." Seriously, something is not right with that woman.
All of the above is very true. I know we'll find a way through it.How long have you guys been together? I am sure he will be fine. 29 is hard, I would imagine anyways, as you are leaving your 20's behind and you are for sure no longer a child. I am only a couple of years away and am not sure how I will handle turning 30. But the thought isn't a welcome one. I am sure he will be fine though, as you said, being a 20 something partier sucks.
I am sorry about the family and doggy thing. My mom acted similarly when we put my childhood puppy down a few months ago. Dramatic mothers are annoying.
We've been together a little over 7 years.
And his mother is dramatic in the best of times. She has an unhealthy obsession with death as it is. Even when distant relatives (and in-laws) are dying, she makes a point to be at their bedside longer than anyone else to show how much she cares, which naturally causes awkwardness and consternation among the dying person's actual children, spouse, etc. Also, about 50% of the time, the question "Guess where I was this afternoon?" can be answered correctly with "the cemetary." Seriously, something is not right with that woman.
Yikes, my mom isn't quite that dramatic. She just likes the attention. I would say there is indeed something wrong there. :\
7 years? You guys will be fine, I would even maybe suggest he might be going through a 7 year itch. Maybe an over night in a hotel or weekend trip, or even just a trip to somewhere like where I work is in order?If I may say wthout insult. :\
When I was 20, I was a drunken d#**%~@. I can admit that now. I wouldn't go back there for all the tea in China.Very glad to hear it. I hate drunken d#**%~@s. They make everybody miserable.
Well, at least I was never a drunken a@$!+~~. Those people are the worst. I never got in fights or made inappropriate remarks. I just flunked out of college because I couldn't get out of bed most mornings. Sometimes I'd wake up on the floor. All because I was trying to run away from my true geek nature.
*sigh*
With age comes (some) wisdom I guess...
When I was 20, I was a drunken d#**%~@. I can admit that now. I wouldn't go back there for all the tea in China.Very glad to hear it. I hate drunken d#**%~@s. They make everybody miserable.Well, at least I was never a drunken a%@!!!&. Those people are the worst. I never got in fights or made inappropriate remarks. I just flunked out of college because I couldn't get out of bed most mornings. Sometimes I'd wake up on the floor. All because I was trying to run away from my true geek nature.
*sigh*
With age comes (some) wisdom I guess...
Did you go away to college? Most kids do stuff like that when they first leave home.
I used to drink some, and I was an annoying druk who never knew when to stop. But I have managed to grow up and now just have a few once a month or every other month.|
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All of the above is very true. I know we'll find a way through it.How long have you guys been together? I am sure he will be fine. 29 is hard, I would imagine anyways, as you are leaving your 20's behind and you are for sure no longer a child. I am only a couple of years away and am not sure how I will handle turning 30. But the thought isn't a welcome one. I am sure he will be fine though, as you said, being a 20 something partier sucks.
I am sorry about the family and doggy thing. My mom acted similarly when we put my childhood puppy down a few months ago. Dramatic mothers are annoying.
We've been together a little over 7 years.
And his mother is dramatic in the best of times. She has an unhealthy obsession with death as it is. Even when distant relatives (and in-laws) are dying, she makes a point to be at their bedside longer than anyone else to show how much she cares, which naturally causes awkwardness and consternation among the dying person's actual children, spouse, etc. Also, about 50% of the time, the question "Guess where I was this afternoon?" can be answered correctly with "the cemetary." Seriously, something is not right with that woman.
Yikes, my mom isn't quite that dramatic. She just likes the attention. I would say there is indeed something wrong there. :\
7 years? You guys will be fine, I would even maybe suggest he might be going through a 7 year itch. Maybe an over night in a hotel or weekend trip, or even just a trip to somewhere like where I work is in order?
If I may say wthout insult. :\
We are planning a trip to California in March. It will be nice to get away. (Any FAWTLers in the LA area?)
Did you go away to college? Most kids do stuff like that when they first leave home.
I used to drink some, and I was an annoying druk who never knew when to stop. But I have managed to grow up and now just have a few once a month or every other month.
YEah, I was the quiet D&D player. I was smart enough to coast through high school without actually trying. I went to UMASS/Amherst when I graduated. It was like a whole new experience for me. All of a sudden I had unlimited access to booze and drugs and no parental supervision. I went nutz...
Despite my constant partying, I managed to make it four years, only to crash and burn during my last one. I don't think I passed a single class that year, but we had many parties of epic proportions:P
I still can drink, but as I get older I find I like alcohol less and less. It's been almost two years for me since I had anything alcoholic, mostly because I'm not interested more than anything.
We are planning a trip to California in March. It will be nice to get away. (Any FAWTLers in the LA area?)All of the above is very true. I know we'll find a way through it.How long have you guys been together? I am sure he will be fine. 29 is hard, I would imagine anyways, as you are leaving your 20's behind and you are for sure no longer a child. I am only a couple of years away and am not sure how I will handle turning 30. But the thought isn't a welcome one. I am sure he will be fine though, as you said, being a 20 something partier sucks.
I am sorry about the family and doggy thing. My mom acted similarly when we put my childhood puppy down a few months ago. Dramatic mothers are annoying.
We've been together a little over 7 years.
And his mother is dramatic in the best of times. She has an unhealthy obsession with death as it is. Even when distant relatives (and in-laws) are dying, she makes a point to be at their bedside longer than anyone else to show how much she cares, which naturally causes awkwardness and consternation among the dying person's actual children, spouse, etc. Also, about 50% of the time, the question "Guess where I was this afternoon?" can be answered correctly with "the cemetary." Seriously, something is not right with that woman.
Yikes, my mom isn't quite that dramatic. She just likes the attention. I would say there is indeed something wrong there. :\
7 years? You guys will be fine, I would even maybe suggest he might be going through a 7 year itch. Maybe an over night in a hotel or weekend trip, or even just a trip to somewhere like where I work is in order?
If I may say wthout insult. :\
I would love to visit CA. Somewhere in the San Fransisco area. But hubby isn't much one for traveling somewhere like that. He likes the Mountains. I am so looking forward to our trip to Seattle for the Con. I started pricing flights last night.
With age comes (some) wisdom I guess...
I guess the expression "it's a shame youth is wasted on the young" has truth to it.
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have a question if someone cast Detect thoughts spell.
first round you get present or absences of minds.
second round you get their Int scores.
third round they make a will save.during this whole process do they know that someone tried to read their minds?
Second if I have the spell up that keeps evil creatures out
Magic circle against evil they can't enter the circle right?second Evil creatures with SR I have to roll my level + a d20 and if I beat their SR they can't enter right?
Mike, I will be honest with you, there are better places on the board to post your question than this. This thread is more of a social networking thing where a few of us get together to discuss Life, The Universe, and All That. Howev, in answer to your question, it does not appear from the spell description that they know someone has been trying to read their mind at all. The Will save is more of a reactionary thing, sourt of like throwing up. You don't know exactly why you are throwing up, you just know that you are. Only in this case you do not even know that your mind has kicked a foreign presence out.
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We are planning a trip to California in March. It will be nice to get away. (Any FAWTLers in the LA area?)All of the above is very true. I know we'll find a way through it.How long have you guys been together? I am sure he will be fine. 29 is hard, I would imagine anyways, as you are leaving your 20's behind and you are for sure no longer a child. I am only a couple of years away and am not sure how I will handle turning 30. But the thought isn't a welcome one. I am sure he will be fine though, as you said, being a 20 something partier sucks.
I am sorry about the family and doggy thing. My mom acted similarly when we put my childhood puppy down a few months ago. Dramatic mothers are annoying.
We've been together a little over 7 years.
And his mother is dramatic in the best of times. She has an unhealthy obsession with death as it is. Even when distant relatives (and in-laws) are dying, she makes a point to be at their bedside longer than anyone else to show how much she cares, which naturally causes awkwardness and consternation among the dying person's actual children, spouse, etc. Also, about 50% of the time, the question "Guess where I was this afternoon?" can be answered correctly with "the cemetary." Seriously, something is not right with that woman.
Yikes, my mom isn't quite that dramatic. She just likes the attention. I would say there is indeed something wrong there. :\
7 years? You guys will be fine, I would even maybe suggest he might be going through a 7 year itch. Maybe an over night in a hotel or weekend trip, or even just a trip to somewhere like where I work is in order?
If I may say wthout insult. :\
That depends on how narrowly you define the LA area.
Did you go away to college? Most kids do stuff like that when they first leave home.
I used to drink some, and I was an annoying druk who never knew when to stop. But I have managed to grow up and now just have a few once a month or every other month.YEah, I was the quiet D&D player. I was smart enough to coast through high school without actually trying. I went to UMASS/Amherst when I graduated. It was like a whole new experience for me. All of a sudden I had unlimited access to booze and drugs and no parental supervision. I went nutz...
Despite my constant partying, I managed to make it four years, only to crash and burn during my last one. I don't think I passed a single class that year, but we had many parties of epic proportions:P
I still can drink, but as I get older I find I like alcohol less and less. It's been almost two years for me since I had anything alcoholic, mostly because I'm not interested more than anything.
Did you ever go back and finish?!
I enjoy having a few with the girls. Getting a bit tipsy and dacing (it takes me being tipsy to get me to dance, no matter how badly I want to).