Now I feel bad paying $220 for a pair of these They have what feels like a built in arch support, steel toe, waterproof, used for welding and shop boots. The good news is that they can last hopefully 4 yearsI bought two pairs of *pre-owned* Army-issue combat boots (with kevlar toes and shanks, waterproof leather, and aluminum-reinforced soles) about five years ago for $20.00 each. Other than a pair of running shoes, I own no others. Gotta love Army surplus stores.
+1!
must stop reading Northanger Abbey and go back to homework....or at least go do dishes... :/
I just got done starting a load in the dishwasher, and we're doing some laundry. I hope it warms the house up a bit. We didn't get much snow but our wind chill is below zero. The house furnace is running more than not, and I'm not looking forward to this utility bill.
+1. Confusing fiction and reality is never a good sign.My Council of Thieves game has completely imploded. One of the players after an in-character, 10-line spat with another character, has taken her character completely off the deep end and seems to be confusing her character with herself and other players with their characters. I am quite worried about her.Ooo. That can be worrisome! I hope everything works out and she gets things sorted.
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Urizen: Hunker down. I'm curious to hear what friends and family will go through in OK.They'll be OK. OK!?!? Get it?!?! HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA!
They know they belong to the land. And the land they belong to is...not grand...but OK.
Good night everybody!
Treppa: Yikes.
Lynora: I love my Miss Austen.
Urizen: Hunker down. I'm curious to hear what friends and family will go through in OK.
I'd never read Northanger Abbey before. I really, really, really don't care for Pride and Prejudice. Love the story. Never met a movie of it I didn't at least kind of like. But the book rambled so badly I finally had to resort to audiobook to finish it. But I decided to give Miss Austen another chance and this one I can't seem to put down. It's really good, and full of biting wit. :)
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Take care of your feet and they will take care of you!
Damn skippy! Each of the three pairs of work shoes I rotate through were expensive, but worth it. I got them at a store call the Bostonian. That chain has some of the best customer service I've ever experienced, and the shoes I buy from them are comfortable, look good, and always last. Hell, the first pair I ever bought from them lasted 10 years!
We didn't get any more snow, but the freezing rain was horrendous. I had salted last night, but I had to redouble the effort when I saw my dog slip down the patio steps. :( Also had to spend my time this morning making sure that the defrost was on full blast and scrape off the ice so she wouldn't have any delay going into work this morning.
Drive safely folks! There'll be amateurs out there. A plethora.
My Council of Thieves game has completely imploded. One of the players after an in-character, 10-line spat with another character, has taken her character completely off the deep end and seems to be confusing her character with herself and other players with their characters. I am quite worried about her.
Never good when people start sublimating real-life issues at the table. I hope she is able to get everything back on track. Have you spoken to her about this?
My kitty is soft, cuddly, curled up in my arms, purring, and incredibly cute. That is all.
YAY! Good kitty!!!
I'm enjoying the Weather Channel's coverage of the upcoming disaster here. It's all variations on the theme, "Nothing's happened yet, but hold on to your garters!"Pantry stocked and driveway already salted. Bring it on, biatches!
Okay..you asked for it!
Also, morning folks. Hope most of you have a great day - except for the ones who want more snow.
That means my day is going to be SUPER-GREAT!
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I'm enjoying the Weather Channel's coverage of the upcoming disaster here. It's all variations on the theme, "Nothing's happened yet, but hold on to your garters!"Pantry stocked and driveway already salted. Bring it on, biatches!Okay..you asked for it!
Stop that or I'll tell Joss Whedon, Alton Brown, and Mark Zuckerberg where you live!!!!!!
Well we got 4 or so inches of snow yesterday, and then sent that storm to combine with the other one that is going to bury all of you east coasters. :) Unfortunately we had to have a plumber in to fix the Bathtub faucet yesterday. One of these days I real need to get the plumbing replaced in the house.
Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).
I believe you "might" have an obsession. ;)
Stop that or I'll tell Joss Whedon, Alton Brown, and Mark Zuckerberg where you live!!!!!!I'm enjoying the Weather Channel's coverage of the upcoming disaster here. It's all variations on the theme, "Nothing's happened yet, but hold on to your garters!"Pantry stocked and driveway already salted. Bring it on, biatches!Okay..you asked for it!
Actually, yes. Please tell them where I live. It will be so good to have them over for tea...and DEATHTRAPS!!!!
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We're up in the air on our flight home for today. Naturally, I'm sure we could endure getting stuck an extra day or two in Florida. But the fear is that we could wind up stuck in the Atlanta airport instead for our layover.
So far our airline hasn't put Rochester on the list of airports without weather advisories, even though every other airline has. They're supposed to get 18 inches of snow tonight. Our flight is supposed to land at about 12:30 am. No pilot is going to land a plane at midnight in a blizzard.
I argued with someone at the airline last night trying to get my flight changed at no charge, and they wouldn't do it. Hopefully they update their list sometime today before we head out. If we're stuck in Atlanta, I'm going to be pissed.
Various forms of freezing precipitation let me go back to bed this morning. YES!
CH: Going back to FL is definitely on my list. Glad you had such a great time.
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+2+1. Confusing fiction and reality is never a good sign.My Council of Thieves game has completely imploded. One of the players after an in-character, 10-line spat with another character, has taken her character completely off the deep end and seems to be confusing her character with herself and other players with their characters. I am quite worried about her.Ooo. That can be worrisome! I hope everything works out and she gets things sorted.
See? D&D is evil. (j/k)
Been through that and it sucks. Hope that yours ends up better than ours did.
Cold without snow is just lame.
Saturday it was 65 degrees plus. Today? Negative 8. We were supposed to get all this snow, too. Did we? Maybe a half inch.
Negative 8 is cold. "Feels like" is even colder. ** spoiler omitted **
Good god, man. Where the hell do you live??!
Colorado Springs.Good god, man. Where the hell do you live??!Cold without snow is just lame.
Saturday it was 65 degrees plus. Today? Negative 8. We were supposed to get all this snow, too. Did we? Maybe a half inch.
Negative 8 is cold. "Feels like" is even colder. ** spoiler omitted **
I would explode into pieces if I moved out there- my body CANNOT handle such extreme changes in temperature over a short period of time.
Cold without snow is just lame.
Saturday it was 65 degrees plus. Today? Negative 8. We were supposed to get all this snow, too. Did we? Maybe a half inch.
Negative 8 is cold. "Feels like" is even colder. ** spoiler omitted **
Seems like good weather to go skating outside in.;)
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Actually, yes. Please tell them where I live. It will be so good to have them over for tea...and DEATHTRAPS!!!!Stop that or I'll tell Joss Whedon, Alton Brown, and Mark Zuckerberg where you live!!!!!!I'm enjoying the Weather Channel's coverage of the upcoming disaster here. It's all variations on the theme, "Nothing's happened yet, but hold on to your garters!"Pantry stocked and driveway already salted. Bring it on, biatches!Okay..you asked for it!
You forget Whedon is a 15th level rogue he will see your traps.
You forget Whedon is a 15th level rogue he will see your traps.Actually, yes. Please tell them where I live. It will be so good to have them over for tea...and DEATHTRAPS!!!!Stop that or I'll tell Joss Whedon, Alton Brown, and Mark Zuckerberg where you live!!!!!!I'm enjoying the Weather Channel's coverage of the upcoming disaster here. It's all variations on the theme, "Nothing's happened yet, but hold on to your garters!"Pantry stocked and driveway already salted. Bring it on, biatches!Okay..you asked for it!
That's what the zombie cyclopses are for(Thank you Kingmaker)!!!
Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).
1K? <clutches heart>
But seriously, set that all up so we can share in the view.
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Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).1K? <clutches heart>
But seriously, set that all up so we can share in the view.
Will do once it arrives. Just sent the last order today.
Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).I believe you "might" have an obsession. ;)
Understatement of the year. That's like saying I "might" be perverse.
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Understatement of the year. That's like saying I "might" be perverse.Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).I believe you "might" have an obsession. ;)
I'm not obsessed I'm just........ passionate about my collecting (yes I think thats a good cover statement).
I'm not obsessed I'm just........ passionate about my collecting (yes I think thats a good cover statement).Understatement of the year. That's like saying I "might" be perverse.Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).I believe you "might" have an obsession. ;)
Of course I am planning coastal terrain boards and building jungle plants for Serpent Skull.
Of course I am planning coastal terrain boards and building jungle plants for Serpent Skull.I'm not obsessed I'm just........ passionate about my collecting (yes I think thats a good cover statement).Understatement of the year. That's like saying I "might" be perverse.Well, I finally got the complete "Classic Dungeon Set" from Dwarvenforge. I had to spend 1k in total on the set but at least I have it now. Now onto the Cavern or medieval house set within a few months...... maybe (o hell who am I kidding my self control is to poor not too).I believe you "might" have an obsession. ;)
I have recently gotten into dragonfirelaser design's wooden tile series- just one set of their monster tiles COMPLETELY transformed my game, I am getting their spell tents(which are still 3.5 version, but that's okay, some tape and paper[or hell, just an index card] will help me convert what needs to be converted to Pathfinder), and after they arrive I am getting their terrain sets, and then I'll be completely set. I'll put pictures up on my flickr or whatever the hell it is I use for pictures.
Had an ultrasound this morning on baby Charlie:
We're at 36.2 weeks and they estimate his weight to be 9 lb 4 oz, give or take 1/2 lb to 1 lb. So, either way, he's already over 8 lbs, with a few more weeks to go.
Every time I mention this my wife just whimpers a bit. Not sure why.... :)
Now that is one healthy baby boy! I'm hoping he comes out smoothly with minimal discomfort to mother. I also hope he loves winter and snow as much as I do!!!!
Had an ultrasound this morning on baby Charlie:
We're at 36.2 weeks and they estimate his weight to be 9 lb 4 oz, give or take 1/2 lb to 1 lb. So, either way, he's already over 8 lbs, with a few more weeks to go.
Every time I mention this my wife just whimpers a bit. Not sure why.... :)
Which is why my wife is glad Jude was born 4 and a half weeks early.:) Speaking of which he had his 4 month checkup this morning and is 14 lbs 4.5ozs and 25 1/4 inches long.
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I would explode into pieces if I moved out there- my body CANNOT handle such extreme changes in temperature over a short period of time.Colorado Springs.Good god, man. Where the hell do you live??!Cold without snow is just lame.
Saturday it was 65 degrees plus. Today? Negative 8. We were supposed to get all this snow, too. Did we? Maybe a half inch.
Negative 8 is cold. "Feels like" is even colder. ** spoiler omitted **
Illness is pretty common out here -- and I blame the change in temperature. I grew up in Chicago area and was hardly ever sick. Here? I will typically get sick twice a year. Generally speaking, though, it's a nice place to live.
People visiting us ask us how they should pack. It's not too uncommon for it to snow as late as June and as early as August. At the same time, it's not too uncommon to find people playing football in shorts and t-shirts on Christmas.
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Now that is one healthy baby boy! I'm hoping he comes out smoothly with minimal discomfort to mother. I also hope he loves winter and snow as much as I do!!!!Had an ultrasound this morning on baby Charlie:
We're at 36.2 weeks and they estimate his weight to be 9 lb 4 oz, give or take 1/2 lb to 1 lb. So, either way, he's already over 8 lbs, with a few more weeks to go.
Every time I mention this my wife just whimpers a bit. Not sure why.... :)
When the time comes, offer your hand and tell her to just squeeze if it hurts. ;-)
Which is why my wife is glad Jude was born 4 and a half weeks early.:) Speaking of which he had his 4 month checkup this morning and is 14 lbs 4.5ozs and 25 1/4 inches long.Had an ultrasound this morning on baby Charlie:
We're at 36.2 weeks and they estimate his weight to be 9 lb 4 oz, give or take 1/2 lb to 1 lb. So, either way, he's already over 8 lbs, with a few more weeks to go.
Every time I mention this my wife just whimpers a bit. Not sure why.... :)
Keep on growin' Jude!!!
Keep on growin' Jude!!!Which is why my wife is glad Jude was born 4 and a half weeks early.:) Speaking of which he had his 4 month checkup this morning and is 14 lbs 4.5ozs and 25 1/4 inches long.Had an ultrasound this morning on baby Charlie:
We're at 36.2 weeks and they estimate his weight to be 9 lb 4 oz, give or take 1/2 lb to 1 lb. So, either way, he's already over 8 lbs, with a few more weeks to go.
Every time I mention this my wife just whimpers a bit. Not sure why.... :)
There are pics on FB if you want to see. ;)
I'm definitely convinced now to play a beguiler whisper gnome, but I feel the need to dip one level into Fighter to pick up a spare feat and the armor / weapon proficiencies. We're using the Flaw variant in UA to pick up more feats, so if I'm statting this bad boy at CL 8, that'll give me six to grab.
Combat Expertise and Improved Feint seems a must. Combat Casting? I recall Jess mentioning Arcane Thesis, but what spell would that be tied into? That would leave a slot remaining for a Metamagic Feat (aside from the free Silent Spell you're given), I suppose. And something else to spend on. Hm....
Looking like I'm picking up the Extra Silence to get a 4/day spell-like ability and if I'm going to Feint, it wouldn't hurt to get a Skill Focus (Bluff) going.
I would explode into pieces if I moved out there- my body CANNOT handle such extreme changes in temperature over a short period of time.
{makes note that Freehold is actually a T-1000-/ST:TOS Nomad-hybrid sent back to kill Alton & Whedon}
Now that is one healthy baby boy! I'm hoping he comes out smoothly with minimal discomfort to mother......We're at 36.2 weeks and they estimate his weight to be 9 lb 4 oz, give or take 1/2 lb to 1 lb. So, either way, he's already over 8 lbs, with a few more weeks to go.
Every time I mention this my wife just whimpers a bit. Not sure why.... :)
+1 the well wishes for both mother and child.
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I'm definitely convinced now to play a beguiler whisper gnome, but I feel the need to dip one level into Fighter to pick up a spare feat and the armor / weapon proficiencies. We're using the Flaw variant in UA to pick up more feats, so if I'm statting this bad boy at CL 8, that'll give me six to grab.
Combat Expertise and Improved Feint seems a must. Combat Casting? I recall Jess mentioning Arcane Thesis, but what spell would that be tied into? That would leave a slot remaining for a Metamagic Feat (aside from the free Silent Spell you're given), I suppose. And something else to spend on. Hm....
This only works if you're going into shadowcraft mage:
take arcane thesis (silent image) and heighten spell. Then you can turn that one spell into any shadow evocation or conjuration spells at any level, and you can arcane thesis it. :D
Disclaimer: I haven't looked at 3.5 in over 2 years, and I played the character that was going for this over 3 years ago. I usually don't do this sort of thing, but the DM kept complaining about how monks were too strong and he took away some of their abilities, while he talked about how weak all casters were. I...got a little annoyed...
+2+1. Confusing fiction and reality is never a good sign.My Council of Thieves game has completely imploded. One of the players after an in-character, 10-line spat with another character, has taken her character completely off the deep end and seems to be confusing her character with herself and other players with their characters. I am quite worried about her.Ooo. That can be worrisome! I hope everything works out and she gets things sorted.See? D&D is evil. (j/k)
Been through that and it sucks. Hope that yours ends up better than ours did.
It's not. The player apparently thinks RP is the way to work out interpersonal issues safely.
And of course this all blows up on our anniversary, so it's fun all around.