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[shuke]

We don't like fantasy baseball

Wat

 

[cosjobs]

So, I'm told this is the thread to break into FFA with? Been hanging around since yellow board, haven't posted much. Looking for the drunk thread but can't find. Heard this is the next best thing?

-fish- as resident counsel, can you rule on this hearsay?I'm inclined to have it quashed, but really I just like saying that.

If you're not sure, we can call in the big guns. Isn't woz hanging out here now?

Are you talking to yourself?

usually

yep

 

[-fish-]

We don't like fantasy baseball

Wat

you must have missed that summary.

 

[shuke]

Soooooo...Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

Oh my god

 

[shuke]

I thought Tanner was a teacher not a paralegal?

OK, I just reread that and think I read it wrong the first time. She's just proposing that the cat would come live with us, not both of them, right?

Wrong.

You're wrong. THE CAT SAID SHE'D BE SAD BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN WITH MOM FOR SO LONG.Pay attention.

 

[-fish-]

at least her cat hasn't learned about caps lock yet.

 

[krista4]

I thought Tanner was a teacher not a paralegal?

OK, I just reread that and think I read it wrong the first time. She's just proposing that the cat would come live with us, not both of them, right?

Wrong.

You're wrong. THE CAT SAID SHE'D BE SAD BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN WITH MOM FOR SO LONG.Pay attention.

at least her cat hasn't learned about caps lock yet.

 

[shuke]

We don't like fantasy baseball

Wat

you must have missed that summary.

Do what now?

 

[shuke]

I may have to switch careers. Just saw on the news a local company is hiring for train conductors.

 

[bentley]

Avoid all Caps

Words typed using all CAPITALS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. All capitals are simply not scannable and require that the reader to "read" every letter in order to discern the word. Additionally, using all capitals is considered an Internet etiquette breach and is considered "shouting".

 

[bentley]

I may have to switch careers. Just saw on the news a local company is hiring for train conductors.

Conductor sucks. They have to do all the work. Engineer is where it's at.

 

[Aquaman]

Soooooo...Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

Oooooooof. I picked the wrong night to enter the GMTAN fray. I'm gonna go undrink this bourbon and pretend this never happened...back to lurk mode. Sorry for the interruption.

 

[Kubes]

We don't like fantasy baseball

<_<

 

[Kubes]

So, I'm told this is the thread to break into FFA with? Been hanging around since yellow board, haven't posted much. Looking for the drunk thread but can't find. Heard this is the next best thing?

-fish- as resident counsel, can you rule on this hearsay?I'm inclined to have it quashed, but really I just like saying that.

If you're not sure, we can call in the big guns. Isn't woz hanging out here now?

shhh...I'm in denial. Even seeing the "you've chosen to ignore posts from this self-absorbed #####" message makes me grind my teeth.Anyway, it's a non-hearsay purpose, so I'll allow it.

Aquaman>the link to the drunk thread is on page 1 of this thread. It's a much easier thread to break into, since it has no topics and basically begins new every day.

Also you can just search for "drunkthread" with no quotes, all one word.And I'm posting FROM A PLANE! What a time to be alive.

 

[-fish-]

Oooooooof. I picked the wrong night to enter the GMTAN fray. I'm gonna go undrink this bourbon and pretend this never happened...back to lurk mode. Sorry for the interruption.

Too bad. We can use this type of lack of commitment.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Soooooo...Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

Oooooooof. I picked the wrong night to enter the GMTAN fray. I'm gonna go undrink this bourbon and pretend this never happened...back to lurk mode. Sorry for the interruption.

Aquaman, wait.

 

[Kubes]

I thought Tanner was a teacher not a paralegal?

OK, I just reread that and think I read it wrong the first time. She's just proposing that the cat would come live with us, not both of them, right? Sometimes it's hard to understand a cat when they e-mail.

How much difference does it make?

 

[cosjobs]

Soooooo...

Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.

Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.

So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.

Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

Oooooooof. I picked the wrong night to enter the GMTAN fray. I'm gonna go undrink this bourbon and pretend this never happened...back to lurk mode. Sorry for the interruption.

 

[krista4]

I thought Tanner was a teacher not a paralegal?

OK, I just reread that and think I read it wrong the first time. She's just proposing that the cat would come live with us, not both of them, right? Sometimes it's hard to understand a cat when they e-mail.

How much difference does it make?

I'll need half as much cat food and little bowls of water.

 

[Kubes]

We don't like fantasy baseball

Wat

 

[Homer J Simpson]

This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me!

W.T.M.F.

So this is in reference to a suicide attempt, right?

 

[krista4]

This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me!

W.T.M.F.

So this is in reference to a suicide attempt, right?

Oh jesus. I didn't think of that. I was assuming she had carpal tunnel or hurt her wrist or something. Now this is actually hard to figure out. I mean, I need to respond to the cat's e-mail and don't know what to say.

 

[Kubes]

I thought Tanner was a teacher not a paralegal?

OK, I just reread that and think I read it wrong the first time. She's just proposing that the cat would come live with us, not both of them, right? Sometimes it's hard to understand a cat when they e-mail.

How much difference does it make?

I'll need half as much cat food and little bowls of water.

Good point. But with just the cat you have to scoop more poop.

 

[-fish-]

This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me!

W.T.M.F.

So this is in reference to a suicide attempt, right?

Oh jesus. I didn't think of that. I was assuming she had carpal tunnel or hurt her wrist or something. Now this is actually hard to figure out. I mean, I need to respond to the cat's e-mail and don't know what to say.

didn't you recently give your dog away? have the dog write the response.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Jebus...

 

[Kubes]

This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me!

W.T.M.F.

So this is in reference to a suicide attempt, right?

Oh jesus. I didn't think of that. I was assuming she had carpal tunnel or hurt her wrist or something. Now this is actually hard to figure out. I mean, I need to respond to the cat's e-mail and don't know what to say.

This link should do it.

 

[Kubes]

You know what'd be genius? If you could louis vs. rick roll someone. But I don't know what that would mean.

 

[shuke]

Tre> what should I read next?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

The Cypress House - Michael Koryta

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

The Night Country - Stewart O'Nan

Pattern Recognition - William Gibson

Prayers for the Assassin - Robert Ferrigno

Anathem - Neal Stephenson

Everville - Clive Barker

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Postman - David Brin

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

Weaveworld - Clive Barker

Only Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

 

[Aquaman]

Soooooo...

Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.

Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.

So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.

Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

Oooooooof. I picked the wrong night to enter the GMTAN fray. I'm gonna go undrink this bourbon and pretend this never happened...back to lurk mode. Sorry for the interruption.

Waaaay too much work.

 

[krista4]

This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me!

W.T.M.F.

So this is in reference to a suicide attempt, right?

Oh jesus. I didn't think of that. I was assuming she had carpal tunnel or hurt her wrist or something. Now this is actually hard to figure out. I mean, I need to respond to the cat's e-mail and don't know what to say.

This link should do it.

Yes. I will send them a skinny microphone.

 

[-fish-]

Tre> what should I read next?The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg LarssonThe Cypress House - Michael KorytaCryptonomicon - Neal StephensonThe Night Country - Stewart O'NanPattern Recognition - William GibsonPrayers for the Assassin - Robert FerrignoAnathem - Neal StephensonEverville - Clive BarkerThe Handmaid's Tale - Margaret AtwoodThe Postman - David BrinOryx and Crake - Margaret AtwoodWeaveworld - Clive BarkerOnly Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

pattern recognition was pretty disappointing--and I'm a william gibson fan.

 

[Kubes]

Tre> what should I read next?The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg LarssonThe Cypress House - Michael KorytaCryptonomicon - Neal StephensonThe Night Country - Stewart O'NanPattern Recognition - William GibsonPrayers for the Assassin - Robert FerrignoAnathem - Neal StephensonEverville - Clive BarkerThe Handmaid's Tale - Margaret AtwoodThe Postman - David BrinOryx and Crake - Margaret AtwoodWeaveworld - Clive BarkerOnly Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It's actually the only one of those I've read, but our shared affinity for The Stand and The Long Walk tells me we have similar tastes and I dug that trilogy big time.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

We don't like fantasy baseball

<_<

 

[PaperBagHead]

Soooooo...Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

That's a pretty special brand of crazy.

Maybe I'm turning into a softie like Shuke, but I find it incredibly sad. :(

 

[PaperBagHead]

Tre> what should I read next?

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

Heard great things about this and always wanted to read it.

 

[Tecumseh]

Soooooo...Two jobs ago there was a paralegal who worked for me. Really sweet and kind-hearted woman, a bit older (probably early 60s by now), but one of those people that just seems to have everything go wrong for her, in her head at least.Company imploded in 2002 but we stayed in touch, on my end really just because she is a very good person and I always felt bad about how unhappy her life was. She really seemed to cling to me as I don't think she had very many people she trusted or who were kind to her. She moved to Minneapolis and then Montana and then back to MN. I've been worried about her at various times over the years as things never are going well. At one point I was extremely worried as she started sending me a bunch of her possessions and I thought she might be suicidal. Along the way I've just tried to be supportive and offer help where I can.So about a week ago I got an e-mail from her that was the usual litany of everything that had gone wrong for her in the few months since we'd last communicated. There was something odd about the e-mail in that I felt like she was setting up to ask me something but it was just a vague feeling. I received another e-mail from her a day or two later, which was unusual, and that was sparked even more concern as it was just an update to say that her claim for long-term disability had been denied or some such. Having not heard anything about this before it was especially odd.Today I received the following e-mail FROM HER CAT. You didn't read that wrong; she wrote it as if it were coming from her cat.

Dear Aunt Krista: Ah, what a life I lead taking care of mom. She is a disaster! This last "go round" with the wrist did me in. I don't know what she would have done without me! I have gotten her a couple of interviews but we don't have a permanent job and that worries me. I have applied for HUD relief for the house payment and sent her to a medical clinic with a "sliding fee" schedule - whatever that means because it is $60.00 per visit plus what ever else they do. At least mom got her meds refilled for 6 months.....after which time we better have a job. She has guaranteed me I won't be homeless in that I can bunk with you for a few months if need be. But, I would be very sad as mom and I have been together quite a long time...So if you know of any jobs please let us know as mom and I have the flexibility to move. Love, Us

W.T.M.F.

Putting the whole "HFS, this broad is nuts" factor aside, does she have anyone that she can turn to? It doesn't sound like she should be left to her own devices.

 

[cosjobs]

Tre> what should I read next?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

The Cypress House - Michael Koryta

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

The Night Country - Stewart O'Nan

Pattern Recognition - William Gibson

Prayers for the Assassin - Robert Ferrigno

Anathem - Neal Stephenson

Everville - Clive Barker

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Postman - David Brin

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

Weaveworld - Clive Barker

Only Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It's actually the only one of those I've read, but our shared affinity for The Stand and The Long Walk tells me we have similar tastes and I dug that trilogy big time.

There are a lot of similar elements to The Stand in The Postman. If you can drive the Cosner film from your head, I'd highly recommend it. Tattoo is a more solid novel, but Postman a better post-apopalyptic scifi.

 

[Kubes]

Tre> what should I read next?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

The Cypress House - Michael Koryta

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

The Night Country - Stewart O'Nan

Pattern Recognition - William Gibson

Prayers for the Assassin - Robert Ferrigno

Anathem - Neal Stephenson

Everville - Clive Barker

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Postman - David Brin

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

Weaveworld - Clive Barker

Only Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It's actually the only one of those I've read, but our shared affinity for The Stand and The Long Walk tells me we have similar tastes and I dug that trilogy big time.

There are a lot of similar elements to The Stand in The Postman. If you can drive the Cosner film from your head, I'd highly recommend it. Tattoo is a more solid novel, but Postman a better post-apopalyptic scifi.

I remember not hating that movie but I don't remember it all that much either. I might have to pick it up. The novel I mean. And earlier I meant the movie. This is confusing. By the way I'm in first class, in a seat ALL BY MYSELF with FREE DRINKS and INTERNET. I hope this flight never ends and is like that one from The Langoliers.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Tre> what should I read next?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

The Cypress House - Michael Koryta

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

The Night Country - Stewart O'Nan

Pattern Recognition - William Gibson

Prayers for the Assassin - Robert Ferrigno

Anathem - Neal Stephenson

Everville - Clive Barker

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Postman - David Brin

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

Weaveworld - Clive Barker

Only Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

I've read the bolded.I think I'd recommend Postman or Cryptonomicon most highly. Oryx and Crake is pretty good, mostly because I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic stuff. O'Nan's Night Country is alright too...a lot of his stuff is small town noir type stuff and on the depressing side. I have to be in the mood for it. I've also read A Prayer for the Dying (majorly depressing) and Speed Queen (which I enjoyed quite a bit).

 

[Kubes]

By the way bad news. My battery life is almost gone so if I suddenly disap

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

By the way bad news. My battery life is almost gone so if I suddenly disap

Kuberocks, wait.

 

[Samuel L Bronkowitz]

GMs Thread About Novels

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Tre> what should I read next?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

The Cypress House - Michael Koryta

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson

The Night Country - Stewart O'Nan

Pattern Recognition - William Gibson

Prayers for the Assassin - Robert Ferrigno

Anathem - Neal Stephenson

Everville - Clive Barker

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

The Postman - David Brin

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

Weaveworld - Clive Barker

Only Begotten Daughter - James Morrow

I've read the bolded.I think I'd recommend Postman or Cryptonomicon most highly. Oryx and Crake is pretty good, mostly because I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic stuff. O'Nan's Night Country is alright too...a lot of his stuff is small town noir type stuff and on the depressing side. I have to be in the mood for it. I've also read A Prayer for the Dying (majorly depressing) and Speed Queen (which I enjoyed quite a bit).

Prayers for the Assassin is pretty dang good too. Probably would slot that right behind Postman/Crypto.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

GMs Thread About Novels

We need a side bet between you and GM for the Rose Bowl, don't we? Embarrassing picture variety?

 

[Samuel L Bronkowitz]

GMs Thread About Novels

We need a side bet between you and GM for the Rose Bowl, don't we? Embarrassing picture variety?

I was thinking about offering up a side bet a week or so ago. Figured I'd let the game get a little closer.GM>Thoughts?

 

[General Malaise]

Virgin Diaries on TLC.

Well whatever you do André Previn, please ensure you DO NOT provide us with any sort of description of this show. Not like anybody here would be remotely interested in such a show or anything.

A bunch of 30+ year old virgins. One of them had never kissed a girl. Oddly enough, none of them were wearing pointy ears, like Spork from Star Trek.

My ex-wife's best friend is a virgin. She's 36. Just moved back to Oregon after 7 years in NYC getting her law degree. Lived in Brooklyn. She's not the ugliest girl in the world, but she's not trip to Holywood either. I've absolutely done worse. She's smart and witty. I don't get it. I ask all the time if she's a lesbian, but she's not. Just hasn't ever gotten anywhere close to riding the pony. Zooks, you want her number?

 

[General Malaise]

Virgin Diaries on TLC.

Well whatever you do André Previn, please ensure you DO NOT provide us with any sort of description of this show. Not like anybody here would be remotely interested in such a show or anything.

A bunch of 30+ year old virgins. One of them had never kissed a girl. Oddly enough, none of them were wearing pointy ears, like Spork from Star Trek.

My ex-wife's best friend is a virgin. She's 36. Just moved back to Oregon after 7 years in NYC getting her law degree. Lived in Brooklyn. She's not the ugliest girl in the world, but she's not trip to Holywood either. I've absolutely done worse. She's smart and witty. I don't get it. I ask all the time if she's a lesbian, but she's not. Just hasn't ever gotten anywhere close to riding the pony. Zooks, you want her number?

Oh, and I'm watching TLC waiting for the virgins. I'm now 15 minutes in to a show called "Toddlers & Tiaras". I want a cruel and horrible death to befall every single parent, coach and MC invovled with this turd show. I'm not kidding. I want Dexter to break in and murder them all.

 

[PaperBagHead]

Virgin Diaries on TLC.

Well whatever you do André Previn, please ensure you DO NOT provide us with any sort of description of this show. Not like anybody here would be remotely interested in such a show or anything.

A bunch of 30+ year old virgins. One of them had never kissed a girl. Oddly enough, none of them were wearing pointy ears, like Spork from Star Trek.

My ex-wife's best friend is a virgin. She's 36. Just moved back to Oregon after 7 years in NYC getting her law degree. Lived in Brooklyn. She's not the ugliest girl in the world, but she's not trip to Holywood either. I've absolutely done worse. She's smart and witty. I don't get it. I ask all the time if she's a lesbian, but she's not. Just hasn't ever gotten anywhere close to riding the pony. Zooks, you want her number?

This is the same ex who went bat sh@# crazy over a skinamax VHS, right?If so, these things may be related.

 

[Abraham]

Who is Spork?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

GMs Thread About Novels

We need a side bet between you and GM for the Rose Bowl, don't we? Embarrassing picture variety?

I was thinking about offering up a side bet a week or so ago. Figured I'd let the game get a little closer.GM>Thoughts?

It should be noted that GM is a known Big10 hater and thinks his Ducks will mop the floor with your Badgers.