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[Debio]

Originally Posted by bettielee

ah, it's ok... you've still got me!!

Actually, our offices will be less frozen. They have found a new building forus - as our lease is up in July. It is only down the road from us - so, I get to keep shopping at all the very convenient nearby shops/restaurants. Also, it has heat and cooling. That works! Yay! Of course, unless we manage to drop boxes on the heads of the crazies, they will be coming with.

From what I understand, yours truly will have an office to herself - sort of. They are going to park the fax machine and printers in there with me. I was the only one not brought to go see the place. Which was bullshit, but you know. Whatever.


Have sent my parents the credit app info for the apartment, and have not heard from them all day. I'm not going to be able to sleep until this is resolved.

Just remember when dealing with crazy. Dropping boxes on their heads only works if the boxes are steel, or oak. Carboard only works if you fill it with heavy stuff, like, oh, cast iron. Try to make it look like an accident though.

I hated sending stuff like that to my parents.

[Debio]

sigh. Kids, love em. Really.

Kid : *thunk* ow! waaaaahhhh!
Papa: You ok? what happened?
Kid: fall down. Waaaahhhhhh!
Papa: Do you want Papa to kiss it and make it better?
Kid: *sniff* Yes.
Papa: Ok, where does it hurt?
Kid: *points at butt*

I walked right into that one. This kid is gonna be dangerous.

[aliwood]

Originally Posted by Tifferbugz

Did the Cantina name change slightly or am I insane? Granted, not two mutually exclusive alternatives.

Insanity taken for granted, and himself told me last week that it had always been that way just that I hadn't noticed. Seems like you're 'normal'.

Originally Posted by hillaryjacques

Also...gave two weeks' notice at ye olde, soon to be ex-, job this morning.

Hurrah!

Originally Posted by Fenika

@Bugz- It would make sense had it been the same old place. Is that what you meant? If so, your brain has been switching the words for you from the day of the name change until today. Congrats on your newfound power over your devious subconscience.

I'm still too asleep to understand this, but I figured that if I included it I could come back to it later and figure it out.

Originally Posted by Debio

Morning Folks! Are we all having fun yet?

No. I need coffee.

Originally Posted by amergina

I survived my first week at the new day job!

Tomorrow, I have to go pee in a cup.

But now, I am having a salmon burger.

Yay. Yuck. Ooo.

Originally Posted by hillaryjacques

I'm even taking about two weeks off before starting my new job, so I'll either have time to rock on my WIP, or to complete developmental edits on Messenger II if those arrive by then.

Cool

Originally Posted by Fenika

So, uh, with this new Avengers movie, I was watching the trailer... Not only do I not see a drop of Whedons genius (and okay, genius is hard to capture in a trailer, but it looks like any ole action film); but complaint two- who the hell is the big bad?! Aliens? What the fruittrailer?

Say no more. No bad guys?

Originally Posted by Debio

I have invented a new rule for writers. And this is said in humor. Really.

"Never piss off the YA brigade"

They will eat you alive.

Suggest you modify this to 'avoid people with hormonal angst'.

Originally Posted by Fenika

Who the marvelverse is Loki?

Originally Posted by hillaryjacques

The naughty Asgardian brother.

Pre-xactly

Originally Posted by Debio

Yeah, you know, all of you are leaving sucky jobs for hopefully better ones. Now what am I gonna do? Hmm?

I mean, who am I gonna point at and say "Well, at least my job doesn't suck that bad." Oh, my

Does it help if I point out that I actually don't have a job?

Originally Posted by Fenika

Scar is thus quasi epic.

Of course it is.

Originally Posted by slcboston

Yeah, let's go with that, rather than "I can't remember which one of the oddly name and rarely here Cantina folk is Peter."

Originally Posted by Debio

Sorry, dude. Maybe I shoulda asked that one. I could have blamed newness.

I didn't know either, don't feel bad.

Originally Posted by bettielee

From what I understand, yours truly will have an office to herself - sort of. They are going to park the fax machine and printers in there with me.

So, you're going to leave your office everyday high on printer toner and unable to finish any work at all because of the constant interruptions from people coming in and out of your office and the noise from all the machines. That sucks. that really, really sucks.

Originally Posted by Debio

sigh. Kids, love em. Really.

Kid : *thunk* ow! waaaaahhhh!
Papa: You ok? what happened?
Kid: fall down. Waaaahhhhhh!
Papa: Do you want Papa to kiss it and make it better?
Kid: *sniff* Yes.
Papa: Ok, where does it hurt?
Kid: *points at butt*

I walked right into that one. This kid is gonna be dangerous.

Morning cantinas

No sun today. I need coffee and breakfast.

[bettielee]

actually, after the "internet intervention" meeting we had en masse last week and all the eye contact with the boss, I thought I would be put right in front of her for observation.

And with my job - which is order entry/billing, there's no way I wouldn't be interrupted every half hour/20 minutes. People are in my cube all day, bringing me mah work. I just hope I won't have to listen to the bickering and the swearing any more.

[10trackers]

Originally Posted by Fenika

So, uh, with this new Avengers movie, I was watching the trailer... Not only do I not see a drop of Whedons genius (and okay, genius is hard to capture in a trailer, but it looks like any ole action film); but complaint two- who the hell is the big bad?! Aliens? What the fruittrailer?

I may or may not be working on this movie right now. I find it awesome.

Mileage may vary, I've been told by Marvel comic readers that I am not allowed an opinion because I haven't read the comics, but I'm judging it on its merits as a movie.

[eyeblink]

Originally Posted by bettielee

actually, after the "internet intervention" meeting we had en masse last week and all the eye contact with the boss, I thought I would be put right in front of her for observation.

My boss moved me opposite her not that long ago. I did wonder if I'd been put in the naughty seat...even more so when in the current office move-around I'm one of the few people staying where I am now. Anyway, my boss is based in Brighton, so she's only in our office in Aldershot for two or three days a week...and she's on leave now. Not that anyone is especially heartbroken when she's not there.

Originally Posted by Fenika

Going back to my youth, theres the one on the middle of my sternum from when a friend pushed me onto a blunt spikey lamp. I dont show that to just anyone though

I have a scar from picking up a splinter when sliding down a wooden plank. Similarly to you, I don't show that one to just anybody. I was hospitalised for it.

And good morning Cantina.

[Debio]

Okay, I'm back from having the best hamburgers in Toyama. This is Japan, a country that really doesn't understand the hamburger. They think McDonalds is GOOD, for god's sake.

They are utterly shocked when you tell them that Macs probably doesn't hit the top 5 for tasty burgers in the national chains.

It was good. At least they have real meat, real cheese, and fresh veggies. Now, their onion rings, those were good.

[bettielee]

I'm watching Thor right now.

Much of it is good, but I didn't feel anything for Loki... and didn't really see a Thor/Jane thing - I mean, she thought he was hot, but they didn't connect, at least they didn't seem to to me.

Holy crap - I did not know Kennth Branaugh directed! It sure was a pretty movie. I loved how Agnar looked. But the costumes/armor were ridiculous. They looked like spray painted plastic. Which they probably were.

[Fenika]

Ali- you mock my scar!

Eye- owww. That sounds dire. You could have bust a femoral artery too.

Originally Posted by Tifferbugz

Did you watch all the prequel movies? I'm guessing that you'll enjoy Avengers more if you watch the prequels. If you watch Thor, you'll get the Loki background in the marvelverse.

Thor was actually my least favorite of the prequels, but it's worth watching, imo. And not to stare at the Thor actor...okay not *just* for that.



I'm not that sad, but let's blame Peter anyway.

I um, watched iron man. Is there a Black Widow prequel? And yes, Blame Peter (who is one of the SFF mods folks)

Originally Posted by hillaryjacques

It's still light out, so I very clearly saw the night's first snowflake. Boo.

Dire.

Originally Posted by amergina

'Tis midnight here. And I'm falling asleep while editing, which is Not Good. Therefore, off to bed go I.

Dobre Noche!

Dzien dobry!

Originally Posted by 10trackers

I may or may not be working on this movie right now. I find it awesome.

Mileage may vary, I've been told by Marvel comic readers that I am not allowed an opinion because I haven't read the comics, but I'm judging it on its merits as a movie.

Do you need a live in co worker?!

[aliwood]

Originally Posted by Fenika

Ali- you mock my scar!

No, I was merely agreeing that it was epic. After all, all scars have stories right?

[Fenika]

Ah, well, mockery is fine too

[aliwood]

Feel free to mock mine in return. I have a row of four tiny spots on the outside of my right wrist. i tried to steal a chip / fry off someone plate one lunchtime at school, and he stabbed me. I never expected school cutlery to be so sharp.

[Debio]

Fenika
I didn't hear any air guitar riffs when Ali posted, so I doubt she was mocking you. Scars are cool, don't worry. Doesn't matter how you got them, you can lie if you need to. No one needs to know.

Aliwood
1. You need to be quicker. They actually had time to stab you with a fork? Slow hands, slow hands.

2. Of course it's sharp, the lunch lady spends a significant part of each evening listening to the eagles, dreaming of broiled children, and sharpening the tableware. You didn't know?

[slcboston]

Originally Posted by 10trackers

I may or may not be working on this movie right now. I find it awesome.

This is so not fair.

How do I get transported to future movie watching land? And get paid for it?





Suppose it would help if I spoke more than one language fluidly, right?

[Debio]

Morning Bos, how goes it? We're talking about scars, you got any cool ones with good stories? I'm in the mood for chains and dogs and the like.

[slcboston]

Originally Posted by Fenika

Ali- you mock my scar!

If she doesn't, I will.

If you'd like.

[slcboston]

Originally Posted by Debio

Morning Bos, how goes it? We're talking about scars, you got any cool ones with good stories? I'm in the mood for chains and dogs and the like.

I almost cut my finger off when I was five or so, but the rest are mundane things I got from falling off things or surgery in sketchy countries that like to think they are less developing than they are.

[slcboston]

Originally Posted by bettielee

They looked like spray painted plastic. Which they probably were.

Isn't most Hollywood armor just that anyway?





I saw nothing wrong with the costumes, but then again I read the comics. They fit.

[amergina]

Morning all,

Spending some time editing in a local coffee shop.

Did my piss test. As a reward, I bought a red velvet biscotti to go with my coffee.

I need to get these mms off my plate so I can do some writing. Wearing lots of hats can be a pain...

[hillaryjacques]

Originally Posted by 10trackers

I may or may not be working on this movie right now. I find it awesome.

OOooooh.

Originally Posted by eyeblink

Not that anyone is especially heartbroken when she's not there.

Once in my life have I worked for someone whose absence made me sad (work-sad, not real life-sad). It's a shame it doesn't happen more often.

Originally Posted by bettielee

Much of it is good, but I didn't feel anything for Loki... and didn't really see a Thor/Jane thing - I mean, she thought he was hot, but they didn't connect, at least they didn't seem to to me.

Yeah, they felt very rushed. Like, because it was established in the comics they didn't actually need to include any organic development. I did enjoy Idris Elba, though, in his little role.

[amergina]

I really need to see all the pre-Avengers movies.

[bettielee]

morning... gawd I need coffees....

haven't heard anything from parental units on filling out the apartment forms.... they have lives, though, so you know....

[Tifferbugz]

Good morning!

Originally Posted by hillaryjacques

It's still light out, so I very clearly saw the night's first snowflake. Boo.

Boo!

Originally Posted by aliwood

Seems like you're 'normal'.

I...I don't think anyone has ever called me that before. I'm not sure if I'm happy or bummed about it.

Originally Posted by 10trackers

I may or may not be working on this movie right now. I find it awesome.

Mileage may vary, I've been told by Marvel comic readers that I am not allowed an opinion because I haven't read the comics, but I'm judging it on its merits as a movie.

Sooo jealous.

Originally Posted by bettielee

I'm watching Thor right now.

Much of it is good, but I didn't feel anything for Loki... and didn't really see a Thor/Jane thing - I mean, she thought he was hot, but they didn't connect, at least they didn't seem to to me.

Holy crap - I did not know Kennth Branaugh directed! It sure was a pretty movie. I loved how Agnar looked. But the costumes/armor were ridiculous. They looked like spray painted plastic. Which they probably were.

Semi spoilery:
The love story was the worst in that. I mean, I get the attraction and all, but that went to undying love pretty quickly.

Originally Posted by amergina

I really need to see all the pre-Avengers movies.

They're all pretty good. The Ironmans are my favorite, followed by Captain America. I think the plot and such was better in Hulk than Thor. But I'd rather stare at watch Thor.

[Shoeless]

Originally Posted by Tifferbugz

They're all pretty good. The Ironmans are my favorite, followed by Captain America. I think the plot and such was better in Hulk than Thor. But I'd rather stare at watch Thor.

I have to admit, I was quite surprised by how true to the original comic book origins Captain America was. I was sure they would update it, and take it out of the WWII era, but even the old Plucky American Can Do Attitude (tm) was retained, rather than glossed over with a more contemporary coat of Dark n' Gritty paint.

[slcboston]

Regarding comics and movies:

You know what I'm tired of? Rehashing origin stories. It makes sense for some flicks, really, like Captain America needed to be what it was. But I liked how Iron Man dispensed with that part pretty quickly, and see no reason, NONE AT ALL, why the new Spider-Man reboot has to go through the "bit by a radioactive genetically modified spider" bit all over again.

Does *anyone* out there not know this story by now?? Can't we just move on to a good story??



Ok, done now.