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Devonna
01/24/09

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Also, Anna, thank you very much. This was sweet of you. If I'd known about this last night, it would have conflicted with my busy schedule of puppy-cuddling, but it would have been worth it.
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Devonna
01/24/09

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Apparently I can wax philosophical on moisturization.
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Aesop's Foibles. YES.
01/24/09

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Hey, evrybody! I was unable to access Jez for all of yesterday and this morning, so I called a techie friend and he gave some suggestions, so here I am. I'm ashamed to say, I was having nervous armpits yesterday because I couldn't be here. Anyway. I love this! It's a free-for-all!! Here comes mine....

I got a much needed haircut yesterday and my hair feels much more hair-like now. It was starting to feel like tree branches.

I currently have to poop and will do that soon when I go home to let the dog out because I cannot poop when mr. foibles is around.

I had an egg mcmuffin for breakfast and it was tasty.

mr. foibles sprays himself with cologne occasionally, he did it a little while ago and then asked me to smell his shirt. When I did, he squished my face into his chest and now I have it on my face and it's making me wanty teh secks.

terribletwenties was a play on "terrible twos" and I came up with it when I auditioned. Aesop's Foibles occurred to me and I liked it because I had the hardcover illustrated Aesop's Fables when I was wee, and it had creepy woodcut-like illustrations which I found strange and appealing. I made it "foibles" because I like that word. Admittedly, it seemed clever, and I wanted to fit in with all you clever bishes.

I've been thinking lately that my love for mr. foibles is so consuming that if I told him about it, he'd probably be taken somewhat aback. Not that he doesn't love me or anything; I know he does, it's just that he's become like food and air for me and it scares me a little. Thoughts?

We're getting our favorite pizza for din tonight (fits in with the pie aspect) and I'm looking forward to the burny-tomato lips. Mmmmm.

Anna. Thank you.

I feel very privileged to be a part of this family. Srsly.

My desk (I'm at our shop) has: calculator, numerous sets of car keys and repair orders, phone, pens, water bottle, a glass star-shaped paperweight, a pink kitty staple-free stapler, and hand medic.

Ok that sums it up for now.
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tscheese
01/24/09

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You guys, this is a random anything-goes thread, so here goes:

I have winter-dry skin for the first time in my life and it is driving me bazoo. Not just on my legs and hands and face; it's easy enough to get moisturizers there. No, I'm talking like...my back feels dry. My HIPS feel dry. I'm talking, like, EVERYWHERE. My skin feels gross and itchy.

Dove bodywash helps a lot; it's basically sunflower oil and glycerine that can foam up and get me vaguely clean. But I kind of want something even soothing-er. I've tried some of those body washes with "lotion ribbons" and they were grosser than gross--they stained my shower and left a gross film everywhere.

This ONLY happens in winter, as I am an overabundant oil slick every other time of the year. What do you guys do to get moisture all over? Are there non-awkward ways to get lotion onto your back?
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Devonna
01/24/09

@tscheese: I don't know of a non-awkward way to lotion on one's back. One of my girlfriends bought a lotion applicator (it looks like a back scrubber, but with a soft thingy on the end) in a hospital gift shop, but I've never seen one in a store.

However, I swear by Aveeno daily moisturizer to avoid "Barbie legs"....when my skin's dry, it looks as shiny as plastic. It's fragrance-free and the oatmeal/glycerine combo works really well. Also, I use Neutrogena body oil if I'm in a hurry - I just put it on after the shower and then throw on a bathrobe to let it absorb while I do my make-up/pack lunch/whatever.
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Aesop's Foibles. YES.
01/24/09

@tscheese: i've wondered this too because mine gets awful and itchy this time of year. I have not yet found a way to get lotion on my back other than having someone do it for me. It's a huge pain in the ass. I have to apply copious amounts of Lubriderm on as soon as I get out of the shower, even if I'm in a hurry, and within an hour it's all been absorbed anyway. Me and the mr. had a sales rep for shop equipment come in a few months ago and he gave us samples of hand medic. (You can get it at hardware stores.) It's amazing, it soaks right in and is not at all greasy. I've put it on my lizard legs before bed and it worked a charm. It's from Gojo, if you care to google it.
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squirrelcop
01/24/09

@tscheese: Neutrogena Body Oil (the sesame oil stuff) is great, though a bit messy. It doesn't leave film in your shower as you use it once you're drip-dried a bit, but I'll sometimes use a dry washcloth to pat off any excess oiliness if I used too much. For your back? Maybe dribble a few drops over your shoulder and rub it in as best you can. That stuff is awesome for dryness and great for pregnancy stretch marks, too!
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tscheese
01/24/09

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You guys, if you like pie and if you like the format of this thread, and if you liked having the fun open space to talk about food and pie and desks and recipes and screen names, why not email Anna and let her know it's appreciated?

I think a lot of us were happy to have an open random rambly space to go offtopic--without dragging any of the other current posts away from their designated subject matter! Earlier this week, when Anna made the post that exhorted us to stay reasonably on-topic, I think some of us were a little worried about what exactly that meant and whether we could overshare about food/lives/etc anymore.

In my opinion, this thread did that brilliantly; it was a clever nod to the food-lovers and THOSE WHO ARE FLUENT IN ALL CAPS and those who like to talk about their lives. Anna and the other editors work pretty hard to keep this site pleasant, to keep up the tone of the discourse, and to ensure that discussions are constructive and relevant. In a way, I think this thread was one of the best ways to keep the site constructive and relevant for a body of commenters who like to get a little bit rowdy when TALKING ABOUT DELICIOUS PIIIIIIIIIE.

I swear I'm not a plant for the editors--I just think this thread was a really clever idea. Sort of a sandbox for us to go nuts in. I liked it and I am emailing Anna to let her know. If you like it, email her too!
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squirrelcop
01/24/09

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Aw, man, I can't believe I missed the first (of many? please!) Friday night open thread for a silly dinner party! I am green with envy and it's not easy being green.

Thanks, Anna!
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Beat Girl
01/24/09

@squirrelcop: Likewise! I missed it because I don't like Pie and so I didn't click.

WHAT A MORON!
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squirrelcop
01/24/09

@Miss Carrie Nation: Next week we'll be here or be....floor pie?
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

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Okay, gals, Sr. Zinha is the giving me the "you've been on Jezebel far too long" hairy eyeball. I sleep now. Thanks for the fun, and all the new heart-friends I made tonight. See you in the next open thread! <3
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Sr. Zinha is the giving me the "you've been on Jezebel far too long" hairy eyeball

I know that hairy eyeball well and ignore it at my peril. Sleep tight!
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

@chritter: You got a hairy eyeball? I just got an earnest plea. So, I'm going to bed too. Goodnight, all.
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BabyJane
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: My family all says "the hairy eyeball" when someone gives you a stare down. I love that you used it!
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CollegeBookworm
01/24/09

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So it's just past three in the morning, and I just got back to my room. And I'm completely sober. And this is the second friend night in a row that I've gotten back this late, sober, from the same place.

Basically, after I gave a d'var torah (speech based on the weekly portion) at Shabbat services tonight that included anecdotes about my Birthright trip, I went to my friends' suite, and nine of us from Birthright plus assorted others ordered in from the local pan-Asian place, and watched Men in Tights, and talked, and hung out. Giggled about our friend's new girlfriend and how adorable they are. Reassured other friend that it's okay that she dumped the boyfriend that she really wasn't that into. Etc.

But OMG frustrating aspects of the evening. One of the people who lives in this suite and invited us over is the boy I have a pretty ridiculous crush on. And he's so weird about touch- like, hugs are okay usually, but when I was sitting on the floor and he was on the couch behind me, I tried to lean my head on his knee and he moved his leg. Seriously. And I called him on it- said "Well that doesn't work, now I don't have anywhere to put my head" and he didn't get it. This boy does NOT notice normal touchy feely queues that I normally rely on, and I don't know what to do next.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@CollegeBookworm: OH GOD THE DENSE ONES MAKE ME WANT TO BANG MY HEAD ON THE WALL.

My friend is currently dealing with a similar situation and I want to take the dude and shake him and scream HEY CLOWNSHOE SHE WANTS IN YOUR PANTS--PAY ATTENTION.
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CollegeBookworm
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Haha I wonder if that would be effective. We have plenty of mutual friends thanks to Birthright, and most of the girls are aware of my frustration, including one who lives with him and knows him better than the rest of us.

Then again, he's an awkward nerdy Jewish boy who is almost 21 and has yet to have a serious relationship. And that isn't surprising, seeing as he is completely DENSE. If he paid attention, maybe he could get some!
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

@CollegeBookworm: Oh, dear. Are you sure he's being dense? I don't know the situation, but he might not be interested. Also sometimes it works to be flirty with other guys, to induce the one you want to wise up and take action.
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bananaprincess
01/24/09

@CollegeBookworm: Ok , you need to go out of your way to try to see him most around day 10 of your cycle ( day one being the first day your period comes)this is when you are at your most alluring. Don't be afraid to move some lubrication from you ahem, lady parts, to behind your ear. or anywhere you would use perfume. Actually if you follow the jewish rules on when it's ok to have sex, you will natuaraly see him more when you are at your peak biologically speaking. And remember " candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker ! up to a point ;> good luck.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

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"Good morning starshine, the earth says hello
You twinkle above us, we twinkle below
Good morning starshine, you lead us along
My love and me
As we sing our
Early morning singing song"

So I've been super-emo the last couple of days because of lots of stuff, most especially my friends being assy, and this morning I randomly heard 3 or 4 really uplifting, happy golden oldies songs on the radio...and I suddenly felt okay.

So I'm listening to some really pretty, happy tunes and feeling like everything's gonna be fine, even if it's not.

The power of music.
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iloveastone
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Oldies have this strange power that no one can explain. I'm partial to Herman's Hermits...

She's the kind of girl who's not too shy

And I can tell I'm her kind of guy

She danced close to me like I hoped she would

(she danced with me like I hoped she would)

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Jeenzy
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: I hope all your stuff does end up fine. *hugs*
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@iloveastone: Even the depressing ones.

"Mrs. Brown, you've got a lovely daughter

(Lovely dauuughterrrr)

Girls as fine as her are something rare"

The one song in particular that got me going, though, was "Red Rubber Ball", by the Cyrkle. The lyrics are actually a bit bittersweet and sad, but overall the message is positive (yes, things were bad, but I'm going to be just fine in the end) and the melody compels you to sing along and bob your head.

"But I think I'm gonna be alright
Yes, the worst is over now
The morning sun is shining
Like a red rubber ball"
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@Jeenzy: Thank you. I think it will be. Power of positive thinking is what I'm investing in--I can sing happy songs in the shower and go out with a spring in my step and positive energy and it will eventually return to me.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: To accompany:

+ Watch video

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iloveastone
01/24/09

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Ugh, this is super late. BUT ... I finally saw Twilight tonight. I love the books unabashedly... but REALLY. The movie was SOOOO bad I almost started crying out of disappointment. So, to calm my nerves I had many a beer afterwards.

Please, someone be up and be able to lament the horror that was Twilight. Also, Robert Pattinson lived up to expectations and was the only thing that kept me from walking rought outta there.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@iloveastone: I have been avoiding the books because I'm generally super-pissed about Mormons coming into my state and fucking things up for my gays. I have heard, though, that there was a lot of disconnect between book awesome and movie awesome.
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PrettyPrettyPrincess
01/24/09

@iloveastone: I read the first 3 books and thought they were OK. But I was raised on Anne Rice and Buffy so this is like going from kim chee to coleslaw, if you get my drift. One of my guy friends wants me to take him to see the movie which I thought was cute, since that essentially makes me his movie beard :P

Maybe you can watch a couple eps from season one or two of Buffy to make you feel better?
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iloveastone
01/24/09

@PrettyPrettyPrincess: I think the horrible episode where Spike is invisible and he and Buffy have sex will probably make me feel better.
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Jeenzy
01/24/09

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I'm happily not sober, it's late, and I'm on jezebel with you night crawlers, and am catching up on The Office (I'm watching "The Duel.") It looks like its going to be a goooood night.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Jeenzy: Hm. Ricky Gervais Office, or Steve Carell Office?
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Jeenzy
01/24/09

@chritter: Steve Carell.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Jeenzy: As a fan of the Gervais version, I was wayyyy skeptical at first (especially after the wretched U.S. version of Coupling), but they won me over after a year or two. Carell is the key, he's totally someone you can build a show around. What is it with these Daily Show alumni dudes?
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Jeenzy
01/24/09

@chritter: I know! Carell is seriously genius. Everyone just sorta builds around him. The first season was a little slow, but it became a riot act from the second season on, I feel. I do like the Gervais version as well, though.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Jeenzy: Yeah, there's a kind of, um, I dunno, malice about British humor (humour), a malicious revelling in the discomfort of others that American TV isn't quite ready for. But the folks who adaped The Office took it in a different direction, made it something new and, most happily of all, cast it well. Kind of a relief. Like the notion of an American version of Fawlty Towers would fill me with dread and national shame.
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

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On topic anecdote: One day my husband walked in and said to me "HanaMaru, I'm thinking of a word. It starts with a P, ends in E, and it has an I in the middle" So naturally, I guessed "penile" But I was wrong, he just wanted pie! Who woulda guessed?
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@HanaMaru: I would have said "pee".

Because I am apparently 12.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

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Who's awake? I'm back home and have a fat belly full of greasy Americanized Chinese food. I feel happy.

I need wine. BRB.

Anna, bless you, child. This open thread was a glorious idea, and I think you calmed the teeming masses after how explosive the "STFU ALREADY" thread got.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Anna is the glorious, benevolent overlady, it's clear, especially after that last clustersomethingorother. It's fairly quiet in the dark depths of the open thread tonight, though.

But you said the magic word that drew me like a moth to a flame: wine.
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: I'm awake. I don't know where you are, but it's only 11ish Pacific time.
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: what does BRB stand for?
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@HanaMaru: Be Right Back.
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labeled
01/24/09

@chritter: Wow. That was...

Epic. Cuz I totally understood it, it's epic.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@labeled: Wow. That was...

Epic. Cuz I totally understood it, it's epic.

I only speak truth, my sweet, just truth.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@HanaMaru: I'm pretty sure we're neighbors, 'cos you said something earlier about the SD Zoo. It's 11ish here, too. :)
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OperationSnack
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: I'm here too! See, this is why I'm usually a lurker. I read all the posts and comments at night and tend to be quite late to the party...
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@chritter: What happens when you mix beer and 2 different types of wine in a cup?

The mister is watching some Battlestar Galactica. We just got done with Star Trek: TNG. It's been a truly epically nerdy night. I love it.

I just went to the Star Trek exhibit at the museum and it's totally renewed my long-time love for all things Trek. I found a station that plays TNG episodes at random times during the day, so I now have it set to tape every time. My DVR is bringing me much nostalgic joy.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@OperationSnack: I'm West Coast, which means I tend to see at least all the morning posts much later than everyone else. That, and I'm slow on the uptake and entirely too thinky, so when I think of something clever to say in response to a post, everyone's already moved on to the next thing.

And then they talk about fashion, which kind of fascinates me, but I'm totally clueless and wouldn't know Fendi from Lisa Frank.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: What happens when you mix beer and 2 different types of wine in a cup?

Honestly? Nothing good. Choose grape or grain, and stick with your choice, that's my mantra.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@OperationSnack: Yes, me too. Sometimes, though, swimming down here in the dark depths where no one is watching is kind of calming. If you ask me, those quickdraw types who post frantically during east coast business hours don't know what they're missing.

There is a certain peace in being a lanternfish.
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labeled
01/24/09

@chritter: And, I'll buy it.

But, don't take that too seriously or anything, because I also buy Whaler's Vanille Rum and Coke Zero. Not that that's obvious or anything.

@Cafezinha: Er, isn't the wine and BG and beer a guaranteed "NO, NO, I'M FINE, I DON'T NEED ANY HELP IN THE BATHROO>>> ... BATHROOOOO, SHIT... DO YOU SEE A PONYTAIL HOLDER ANYWHERRRRR" moment?

Or is that just me?
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Ha! We're neighbors and we watched BSG at the same time!
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@labeled: Well, if I go too nuts with it, probably. Actually, I tend to be worse with straight-up wine, as I just keep filling my glass and don't notice that I've drunk 25 ounces of wine in an hour and a half, a sip at a time. I have a pretty low tolerance, so that's usually enough to set me into that mode where I either turn on music and dance terribly, cry about ex-boyfriends, or beg Sr. Zinha to leave the military because I just can't do it anymore.

Then, I barf. A lot.

So lame. Worse Thanksgiving ever. ^_^
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Okay, I'm replying to myself here because when I look at the regular view of the 6 pages of comments, this thread does not exist. I can only find it through my profile.

WTF.

I haven't had THAT much to drink.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: No, comments are acting screwy all of a sudden. Perhaps we're approaching the fateful 1,000-comment mark, beyond which there be dragons?
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@chritter: I believe it. I just went back to the main page and it said it was 940+. We're heading into...THE TWILIGHT ZONE.

DOO DOO DOO DOO, DOO DOO DOO DOO...

/Rod Serling
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labeled
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: Oh, dude(ette, in case you're going to get offended otherwise)... Yes, THIS. Friended, yes, you are.

Also invited to T'giving at our place next year. My stepdad puts out a killer spread, and all he ever asks from me is matching tequila shots (uh, GOOD tequila - he's scary!) and appreciation of the awesome and ridiculous pinot noirs or chardonnays he's pushing.
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Hana Maru
01/24/09

@chritter: What's the story with 1,000 comments? Wasn't it exceeded on Roman Polanski Clusterfuck Day?
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@labeled: You're talking to the woman who spent two unshowered days in Los Angeles "following the Dude" in a bathrobe, jammie pants, and an undershirt. No offense taken, my friend.

Me and tequila get along like fish and bicycles, but I'll take a fine pinot noir any day of the week.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: ZOMG WE'RE ALL REALLY DEAD! AND IT'S A COOKBOOK, THEY'RE GOING TO SERVE US TO THE POST-APOCALYPE ZOMBIE OVERLORD WHO WILL TURN US INTO JACK-IN-THE-BOXES IF WE DON'T OBEY!
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labeled
01/24/09

@chritter: No, comments are acting screwy all of a sudden. Perhaps we're approaching the fateful 1,000-comment mark, beyond which there be dragons?

Nah, it's all good, unless there is ketchup.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@HanaMaru: Shit, I'm pretty sure the inauguration day thread was upwards of 2,000, and it survived. We just have to find the secret door to tomorrow to take part in it, that's all.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@HanaMaru: Oh, it's been exceeded many times. Yes, the Polanski funhouse did it. The Obama Inauguration liveblog thread went way past it.

Still, it's uncharted waters. Fear, I haz it.
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@chritter: FEAR NOT! TAKE MY HAND IF YOU WANT TO LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: (WWRSD--What Would Rod Serling Do?!)

Oh shit, I know! I'm going to have a cigarette!
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labeled
01/24/09

@Cafezinha: See, I had a feeling.

AND you are married, yes?

I think that's enough to swear you into the "Oh, holy FUCKIN HELL who can afford this stuff?@?!?!?$#" crowd with which I'm learning to understand.

FTR, shittiest (aka, my fave) cheap pinot ever: Rex Goliath. It's blended, but my goodness, it's good pinot noir for under $10. Which, as I'm sure you know, isn't supposed to even exist.

And, fuck tequila (and it's motherfucking BITCH headaches)... let me pour you a scarycheaprumshot sometime. ;)
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Cafezinha
01/24/09

@labeled: Tequila frightens me, not for the usual reasons (OMG IT'S SO HARDCORE LOLZ EAT THE WORM) but because I'm pretty sure I have some kind of allergy to it. Back in my more...um...alcoholic days, I had a serious wooden leg--could drink anyone under the table and then finish off the bottle. But ONE SHOT of tequila, the first drink of the night...and it's over. I black out and get seriously sick as if I've been bingeing on all the booze I can get my hands on. It's insane. Jager is the same way for me.

Goldschlager, however, is simply verboten by association with over-consumption in my very early twenties. Even red hots are enough to give me the heaves, in vague memory.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@labeled: So, we've been friends for an entire hour and you're already talking wine with other commenters? Tsk, tsk.

Rex Goliath is good cheap pinot noir, no doubt. But personally, I'm finding better value from pinots from South America. Try Solario or Iris, or Coño Sur, all from Chile and the same price point as Rex Goliath (around $7 or $8). Happy little wines, full of character, easygoing and cheerful.

Look, I said to not get me started on wine....
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OperationSnack
01/24/09

@chritter: There is a certain peace in being a lanternfish.

How lovely! Friending you just for that awesome turn of phrase (and you seem cool in general :-)).
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@OperationSnack: Right back atcha!
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La Chica Lucy
01/24/09

In reply to Slice, Slice Baby
Anna, thank you. I am enjoying my pie very much whilst relishing this new-fangled open-thread-whirrly-ma-gig! I understood your reasoning in the "we have a problem" post, and I think the safety issues you pointed out were spot-on. That said, I love it when the Jezzies help each other through tough times! I may not comment often, but I love ya'll and I DO care about what's going on in your lives.

Well played, Madam, well played!

Does anyone else say "Is it about pie?" whenever someone else says "I have important news!" ? Or is it just me and my dad?
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Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane
01/24/09

@La Chica Lucy: I just want to say, I wish you commented more. I love reading your posts, and think you are normally spot on with what you say.

Oh dear. This second jug of vodka, lemon and lime and bitters is making me very happy, but I promise what I say is the truth!
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01/24/09

@La Chica Lucy: Ditto on paragraph 1 & 2, all the way. That was a srsly classy move on Anna's part, particularly after the "No, open thread's aren't gonna happen" part of the Commenters, We Have a Problem post.

I love my Jezebel.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@La Chica Lucy: Does anyone else say "Is it about pie?" whenever someone else says "I have important news!" ? Or is it just me and my dad?

I think this is definitely worth stealing, so know you won't be alone in future.

I do tend to react reflexively to "I have something for you" with "Is it a pony?" so it's not a huge leap.
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01/24/09

@chritter: I do tend to react reflexively to "I have something for you" with "Is it a pony?" so it's not a huge leap.

I think my then-boyfriend knew he was never gonna find better when he asked me "So, uh, what do you want for Christmas?" and I answered "A pony. Named Freckles."

(That was 17 years, 3 kids, and actually, one horse ago.)
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@labeled: (That was 17 years, 3 kids, and actually, one horse ago.)

PLEASE GOD TELL ME THE HORSE WAS NAMED "FRECKLES"?!
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labeled
01/24/09

@chritter: Sugarmama. She was a Quarter Horse. A really old, cranky, kind of awesome in her barn-sour-attitude QH.

I'm still holding out for Freckles. (We're so weird - my poor Westie, Stuie, passed away, so now I want another Westie, to-be-named Biscuits or Oatmeal, and the Mr. wants an English Bulldog to name Haggis.)
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@labeled: Hm, Biscuits, Oatmeal or Haggis? There's oatmeal in haggis, yes? Along with all the nasty lungs and stomach parts? Perhaps some area for compromise there? Frankly, I think an English bulldog would chafe at being named after the Scottish national dish.

Westies are awesome. The closest I ever came to owning a dog was when Mrs. Chritter fell in lust with a Westie. But sadly we're city-dwellers, and we must be content to be infested only with many smug, entitled, self-servicing kitties. No pups, no ponies. *snf*
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labeled
01/24/09

@chritter: Yes, the whole oats-in-haggis thing has been an issue.

BUT, given our roots (Scots, Irish, Welsh - don't know how we avoided classic English) we feel the Bullie would have to deal. (AS THE ENGLISH SHOULD! Er.. uh...)

I told you, weird: we're it... And I am still trying to discourage the Mr. L from the bulldog. I don't mind looking all cute and perky like a Westie. But the day I end up on an Animal Planet show for looking like a bulldog? 17 yrs down the drain. For sure.
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BabyJane
01/24/09

@labeled: You know what I'm happy about?

That everyone has been respectful and played by the rules in this open thread. I'm just rereading comments this morning and I have yet to find one that is unpleasant or nasty.

What a good bunch of Jezzies! We all played nicely and hopefully Anna will reward us with another open thread.

Thanks again Anna!
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Don't Get It Twisted (don't take mah starhhh!)
01/23/09

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Anybody still around?

Am I the only person watching Grey's Anatomy and/or Private Practice? I just cleaned out my dv-r.
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labeled
01/24/09

@Don't Get It Twisted: I'm here, but probably not for long. I'm working on a whole "don't get trashed on weeknights, but weekends are fair game" meme lately... And it's Friday, so the rum will kick in soon. ;)

Really, I just wanted to share my pie. (Uh, helloooo, rum?) No, really:

It's apple, with a caramel sauce baked in, and a lattice crust (also homemade). I'm kind of a slut about it - I share that pic whenever anyone says pie.
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Don't Get It Twisted (don't take mah starhhh!)
01/24/09

@labeled: that is off the chain. I want to not only eat it but have sexitime with it a la American Pie!
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OperationSnack
01/24/09

@Don't Get It Twisted: Are you watching this week's episode of Grey's? It was quite crazy, imho.
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labeled
01/24/09

@Don't Get It Twisted: OK, so here's the thing... It's kind of easy-ish to make. (Most pies are, you just have to commit.) But, it's also a "Reputation Dish." Like, my foodie stepdad BEGS for me to bring it to family gatherings, and everyone is convinced it's hella-hard to make. Gosh & awshucks... dunno why... could that be ME, making sure to mention the Homemade Caramel Sauce - which is just brown sugar, white sugar, butter, flour, water & vanilla melted in a pan - and the crust - also not hard? Yeah, totes me.

But it's so freaking pretty and good that cupcakes can go fuck themselves. Pie FTW.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@labeled: It's kind of easy-ish to make. (Most pies are, you just have to commit.)

I must have pie commitment-phobia, because mine never come out looking like that. Reputation dish, absolutely, I can see why. It's great to have something that's a sure crowd-pleaser, my own limited talents lie more in the braising-slow cooked meats category, so artfully worked baked goods are something I can only drool over and applaud.
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Don't Get It Twisted (don't take mah starhhh!)
01/24/09

@OperationSnack: I don't remember the ANTM with my catchphrase!

I just finished this week's Grey.. uh so Izzy is dying? and Denny is all gone now? So confusing to me! I am just freaking pissed that they broke up the lesbian love story in such a fucktarded way... it is like cycle of violence me and that show.. it hits me and yet I stay and watch more. ugh.

I need some new shows to get hooked on. I'm trying United States of Tara out so we will see. I am also super excited for Trust Me to start.
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Don't Get It Twisted (don't take mah starhhh!)
01/24/09

@labeled: I love when stuff is easy to make and yet people go apeshit for it like it is the most complicated recipe in the world. My lasagna does that for people.
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labeled
01/24/09

@chritter: I'd share the recipe, but then I'd have to.. Well, share praise. And I REALLY suck at that. Actually, I got the recipe online and didn't mess with it much, so I would share. Just stay away from my foodie-stepdad and we're all good.

Speaking of braising, I did short ribs the other night (which I usually only use for soup). Wow. I wish it would get cold here so I could do more long, slow cooking.

But in the meantime, I've been messing with bread baking. So fun, frustrating, and even when failing, awesome. (I never met a carb I didn't love - which explains why I lost like 40lbs on Atkins a few years ago.)
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
01/24/09

@labeled: Short ribs are my deep dark passion. Cooked for three or four hours at low heat in a Dutch Oven, the marrow from the bones adding to the creamy-spiciness of the sauce, all the fiber in the meat melted away, oh god, I'm approaching TMI territory.

Baking is so... scientfic, so like chemistry. I tend to like to improvise, so I suck at it. What, who needs yeast? Just stir in some baking powder, oops, oh shit, that doesn't look like the picture at ALL....
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Don't Get It Twisted (don't take mah starhhh!)
01/24/09

@everyone!: I am off. I have an all day class tomorrow, Contemplative Counseling techniques (oh joy) and I've done none of the readings for it. To have a 9 to 5 class on a Saturday is a form of extreme torture, at least I'm going to watch my friend in Roller Derby that night!!
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labeled
01/24/09

I kind of @Don't Get It Twisted: It's awesome - You know my total go-to trick? Make something non-regional that everyone's "heard of" but never had a good version of - like, make cannoli for a bunch of west Texans and they're like "WHUT IS THIS?!" even if your cannoli are just sort of all right.

We might be moving to NC, and I'm looking forward to rocking tamales (ok, for a white girl, they're GOOD, I admit) and enchiladas.

@chritter: Short ribs... sexy beef, all the way, so I hear you. Even when you "just" make vegetable beef soup with them, they're.. yeah, TMI.

I kind of love baking the way I loved Mr. Ferrotti's Accounting II in high school - there's a rhyme and reason as long as you follow the flow. There was an order to it that appealed to me.
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