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mortalitas incomitatus · 01-23-2006, 06:19 AM

she went to indonesia, i spoke to her last week.
she will be back in oz next week and no doubt giving us all a good dose of her sharp wit.

mortalitas incomitatus · 01-23-2006, 06:20 AM

Hai E_E.

*hugs*

TheKorovaMilkbar · 01-23-2006, 06:27 AM

Awesome! I'm glad to hear that. Though now I am just a bit puzzled on how I missed that little retreat info. It must have been one of those days where I was gone for a while.

Oh shit. I have class in a couple of hours. So much for sleep. Sometimes, just sometimes, I hate being a night-owl.

Ben Lahnger · 01-23-2006, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edible_eye

... she should be returning to spread more of her alien mind-seed soon.

That's a good way to put it ... and I miss her kind of interaction and invective too.

Hurry back, Demonista ... and Happy Birthday!

Ben Lahnger · 01-23-2006, 06:56 AM

Hey, everybody, I need a couple of travel tips.

As I've mentioned previously, I'm going on a trip to the Canary Islands with my Dad. I'm leaving on Feb. 1st and coming back on Feb. 18th. The trip from Houston, TX to Milwaukee, WI to meet up with my family is no big shakes ... I've done it before.

But traveling from Milwaukee to the Canary Islands is going to be a 4 flight marathon. I don't do flying well, especially the cabin pressurization thing, and I don't think I can chew gum enough through the whole trip either way to cope. Swallowing doesn't seem to do much good. Any other suggestions for unstopping my ears?

Also, I've never dealt with Jet Lag. I understand there is a thing called "bright light therapy" that can help you deal with it, but I don't have the time or money to egage such a process. Anyone have any pointers on this?

Finally, I am taking my pda/cell phone with me so I can e-mail picture postcards home while I'm there. It has an international charger (110v - 220v), but the plug is the United States style - two slotted blades parallel to each other. So I need an international plug adapter to be able to charge the phone there.

The Canary Islands are part of Spain, so I would assume they would have the European plug - two pin-style prongs (I said 'prong' ... heh-heh heh-heh heh-heh!) But since the islands are located just off the coast of Africa, I'm not sure. Anybody know how I find this out?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

mortalitas incomitatus · 01-23-2006, 06:57 AM

i've never been on a plane sorry.

Blushing Heliophobe · 01-23-2006, 07:00 AM

I've flown so much it's ridiculous. I just stay up real late or get up really early or don't sleep at all before the flight and then sleep it through. Chew gum until you're up high to help with your ears popping, then pass out. Your body supposedly catches up to the new time an hour a day. That's what I know

Oh - and all the plugs I know of are the round German, bulky British, and American. There are others out there I'm sure but I've used these. You can buy adapters at travel stores.

mortalitas incomitatus · 01-23-2006, 07:07 AM

sleeping pills........i can lend you some.

mortalitas incomitatus · 01-23-2006, 07:13 AM

i think bart simpson was born in 1982.

hmmmmm......

Ben Lahnger · 01-23-2006, 07:47 AM

I like "The Simpsons" just fine, but I actually prefer Matt Groening's other creation, "Life In Hell."

It's been around since 1977, and is still published today in hundreds of newspapers and weekly tabloids around the world. Since Groening never cared if it was a commercial success, it defies convention in it's format. Sometimes it is a large, singe panel ... sometimes it's a few small drawings with a lot of writing.

All I know is I love the way he comments on the things he's unhappy with in life through Binky the bunny, Sheila his girlfriend and their son Bongo (who only has one ear.) Also of note are Akbar and Jeff, two homosexual lovers who look fabulous wearing a fez.

To learn more (I encourage it) click on the google search below and check out the first, second and fifth links.
"Matt Groening" "Life In Hell" Google Search

My favorite all-time Life In Hell cartoon (I once had this on a T-Shirt - wish I still had that) is one where Binky is laying on the floor in a disheveled heap, a picture of his girlfriend by his side and a drill in his hand. There's a mess of holes in the wall above him, as well as several places where it's obvious that the drill got away from him and scrolled across the wall, knocking pieces of drywall off.

The caption read, "If you drink, don't drill."

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TANGENT: I wore that shirt once. A friend read it and said, "Funny, I do some of my best drilling when I drink!"

Ben Lahnger · 01-23-2006, 08:44 AM

Actually, I just found someone who's posted a few choice cartoons on his website. Don't know how long they'll be there, but for now here's the index:

http://www.punkasspunk.com/hell/life/

Particularly emblematic of the series are the cartoons "What Will You Say On Your Deathbed?" and "You'll Never Make It."

And, yes, "If You Drink, Don't Drill" is there!

joyslayer · 01-23-2006, 03:58 PM

Flying, I really just kind of stick up to jet lag. It is very sucky, but after a day or so, you should adjust pretty well. Ear plugs help with the ear popping, as well as yawning. Drinking something does too, but I wouldn't suggest alcohol, because then by the time four flights are done, you have a chance of being hammered, and then talking to security guards and finding baggage is not something to do while hammered. From past experiences I know. And umm, lets see, to find out what type of adapter you need, try calling a travel agency and asking them, they might know. Good luck, and a safe trip!

01-23-2006, 05:26 PM

Random update

I might actually get out of work early! I can finally be free of this hell hole and the drama-rama of my day.

Good Luck Ben on the flying. I remember flying to Portland was about 4 hours. The ear popping dissapates after a while, the only thing that bothered me was trying to keep occupied. I suggest video games, music or a good book.

Or you can take advantage of the liquor supply on flight, that helps too...........

mlwlildevil · 01-23-2006, 07:12 PM

Randomness WEE!
Mellow's old myspace account got deleted & she Can't find the old myspace thread So she says go here: www.myspace.com/LeMorgasms & add her. mmhmm
<3

01-23-2006, 07:56 PM

Hello Gothic.net.

I am watching "The Road Warrior". It is one of the greatest movies ever.

Thank You.

joyslayer · 01-23-2006, 08:10 PM

I am watching a show on ostriches.

Mr E Nigma · 01-23-2006, 08:57 PM

Joyslayer and Santarea will succumb to my hypnotizing power

WolfMoon · 01-23-2006, 09:10 PM

Life is a strange and often cruel mistress, but without her I am nothing.

01-23-2006, 09:55 PM

I am watching the Canadian election results... nerd I know... but HEY we have a CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT!!!!!

cannibalnuns · 01-23-2006, 10:00 PM

I am watching World of the Stupid or something like that, it seems entertaining. Reminds of how much of a putz I was, but hey I had fun doing it.

ghostposts · 01-23-2006, 10:27 PM

I'm watching the Capcom hypnotizer do his thang. Oooooo, E nigma! You're so coool...

JuliaGaltic · 01-24-2006, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanctus Dei

You sexy luscious vixen you... we should go out for shots!

Oh, absolutely! Anytime doll, just tell me where you live first... *evil grin*

Empty_Purple_Stars · 01-24-2006, 12:22 AM

Only if the first Body Shot is on me..

Literally.

JuliaGaltic · 01-24-2006, 12:32 AM

Oh my goodness! *Yanks at collar and gulps* It got hot in here.

I call neck! I call neck!

tenet_2012 · 01-24-2006, 12:48 AM

Damn it!

I am too far northeast.

All the cool people live... ummmm... not here.

*wants body shots*