Small Talk: Ughngnggh! Ugghhnnn!

[JBody]

Lol walnutqueen -- great minds and all that...

[JBody]

Also agree about the squirrels lately. The black squirrels in our backyard are the size of a cat and it is freaking our dog out. Darryl would find some good vittles for his stewpot around here.

[walnutqueen]

JBody, on 09 Dec 2015 - 2:34 PM, said:

Lol walnutqueen -- great minds and all that...

 

Or ... fools seldom differ.   :-)

[AngelaHunter]

Icy Squares are the best! I got them on sale and swore I wouldn't touch them, but, well - you know. Damned things melt in your mouth.

 

ETA:

 

The black squirrels in our backyard are the size of a cat

 

Squirrels here are black too, and so feisty they chase off all the gray ones. The ones I saw today actually have fat rolls on them!

Edited December 9, 2015 by AngelaHunter

[JBody]

I know, hardly ever see the grey ones anymore. Or the smaller red ones. My mother-in-law has flying squirrels at her cottage up north. They're pretty cool and not at all fat!

[morgankobi]

That works, screw other people, treat yourself nice. I got tickets for Eddie Izard for my treat to myself.  ***PLUS tacos at taco boy :D ****

This tour is fantastic! Feels like his older stuff. If he mentions something about a Q&A after, he is actually not joking.

Edited December 10, 2015 by morgankobi

[shanndee]

I shouldn't have visited this thread tonight. I really, REALLY want Icy Squares now   :-(   I also want to see Eddie Izzard. especially if he is back to his "cake or death", executive transvestite glory!

 

I also want The Girl With All the Gifts. This Christmas is going to be nothing but books...and I have no more room on my shelves...

 

I know, I know...first world problems! :D

[nachomama]

I DEMAND ICY SQUARES NOW! I have absolutely no idea what this is but it must be chocolate crystal meth. 

 

Ski hair is that extreme slicked back pony tail that doesn't move. Generally you would be anorexic so that your vestly ensemble doesn't make you look fat, and you have very stylish earmuffs or headband thingy to keep your ears warm. And you ski in model poses. (I've never skiied in my life)

 

If Eddie Izzard has a Q&A I'm there! Think of good questions. I hate to be that idiot that just says "remember that one time you said Cake or Death? Do it again" I want to blow his mind. :D

[Irishmaple]

Ask him what wine he'd serve with Bob and then explain the source of your query. If that doesn't blow his mind, he probably hangs out at this forum!

[AngelaHunter]

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I DEMAND ICY SQUARES NOW! I have absolutely no idea what this is but it must be chocolate crystal meth.

 

They're just as addictive! Cool, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate but it seems you can only get them here in Canada. Sorry about that.:(

 

ETA: Don't know where else to put this, but has everyone seen the crazy bitch who bit Norman Reedus at some convention??

 

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/norman-reedus-bitten-by-walking-dead-fan-who-010716433.html

 

Here she is:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVlfTYaUAAA3HbP.jpg

 

Who says that being rich and incredibly popular doesn't have its drawbacks?

Edited December 11, 2015 by AngelaHunter

[nachomama]

That's craZy!

[shanndee]

Yeahhhh. A part of me could be willing to shake my head at the folly of the young and silly, but that person is...not young.

 

Sheesh. Note to all convention goers: show some respect for others (and yourself!) !!

 

Wow.

[FierceCritter]

They're just as addictive! Cool, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate but it seems you can only get them here in Canada. Sorry about that.:(

Fear not, United States citizens. The company that makes Icy Squares sells them in the United States under the name Ice Cubes. I've been enjoying them since I was a child in the 70's. You can usually find them on the counter at stores like 7-Eleven, drug stores and many gas station convenience stores.

http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/ice_cubes

Edited December 12, 2015 by FierceCritter

[diebartdie]

Holyshit yall! Check this out! Could you stand this?

[Irishmaple]

Only if I were wearing an entire package of Depends.

[nachomama]

I definitely wouldn't survive but I probably also couldn't afford it. But very cool

I think I've had an Ice cube before.

[AngelaHunter]

The company that makes Icy Squares sells them in the United States under the name Ice Cubes.

 

OH, good. I'm glad no one has to be deprived of this orgasmic treat!

[nachomama]

My clicky short cuts are not working. >;(    It's like I actually have to use my fingers to navigate and stuff and thangs.

[JBody]

Fear not, United States citizens. The company that makes Icy Squares sells them in the United States under the name Ice Cubes. I've been enjoying them since I was a child in the 70's. You can usually find them on the counter at stores like 7-Eleven, drug stores and many gas station convenience stores.

http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/ice_cubes

 

Yes.  From Regal in Canada, the Moritz Icy Square.  Best to keep them in the fridge.  http://www.regalcandy.com/en/our-brands/moritz-icy-squares/

[diebartdie]

My clicky short cuts are not working. >;(    It's like I actually have to use my fingers to navigate and stuff and thangs.

Mine dont either, I have to right click and then open a link in an entirely new window, very annoying!

[Nashville]

Glad to see yall again.  My hard drive had a panic attack, and it took me three days to get everything rebuilt and restored.  Too much like work.

[nachomama]

Glad to see yall again.  My hard drive had a panic attack, and it took me three days to get everything rebuilt and restored.  Too much like work.

Too much Zombie Pr0n! 

[Ocean Chick]

I remember Ice Cubes!  I've not had one for ages.  I'll have to see if I can score some around here.  And yes, that woman who bit NR is definitely nutso.  I can't even imagine thinking that was okay behavior.

[Irishmaple]

There's an ambulance and six police cars parked outside the apartment building across the street from my work. The police officers asked about the presence of dogs before going in. The paramedics are just standing around. Somebody in that building is not having a good day.

[nachomama]

Ooooh stuff going down in Canadia! We had another accident in front of my building, thankfully, they did not come through the building this time.

 

I also re-watched Star Wars and hoo boy it's been a long time since I've seen it and it made me laugh, some of it is so bad. Luke just met Obi Wan Kenobi (like a day?) and he's all sad but Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen raised him and he got over that real quick. I shall be watching Empire tomorrow. And I doubt I want to do the 1,2,3 after that and yes that's the order I watch them in! >:(  The things I remembered most were C-3PO and R2 bickering and the trash compactor. I don't think I cared about light saber fights and whatnot. Harrison Ford talks like he's drunk the whole time. SPOILER ALERT He didn't even kill Obi Wan Kenobi he just went poof! The fight was so lame compared to stuff they did later. 

[Nashville]

HAN SHOT FIRST.

Too much Zombie Pr0n!

Hey now - those llama three-way JPEGS can really mess with a disk's directory structure, donchaknow.

[nachomama]

I paid very close attention to the Han shot first scene. And was Johnny 5 in the jawa junk pile on purpose? 

[shanndee]

Forget Han shot first...it should just be Han shot, full stop!

 

In the original movie (before the unnecessary added material), Greedo didn't get a shot off at all. Han shot, Greedo died. The end.

 

Stupid re-issues with totally unnecessary additions. *Grumble, grumble, grumble*

[nachomama]

I shall see the War of the Stars tomorrow. Eddie Izzard was fabulous. The venue was weird. I got there much too early because I feared not being able to find it. So I had to stand in the cold til they opened the doors. Then they made us stand another half hour til they let is take our seats. Luckily I'm poor and had to sit in the balcony because the lower level has no aisles! Wtf? Just 50 some seats across that you have up make everyone get up and move if you're in the middle. He did do the Q & A afterwards, I couldn't see him but I could hear him. One guy asked what he runs marathons in and his answer was "clothes"

Edited December 19, 2015 by nachomama

[mandolin]

Saw Star Wars last night. Loved it!

[Irishmaple]

So my paycheque was E- transferred to me on Tuesday and here it is Saturday, and I have not yet been able to access it because my bank is having tech issues with iPhones/iPads. The workarounds are 1) install the bank's mobile app or 2) use a PC. 1) I installed the app months ago and then uninstalled it because it was so buggy. That app is coming nowhere near my iPad. 2) I do not have a PC. The rep suggested I go to my nearest branch and use a PC there. I pointed out my reality to her. It's Saturday, I work a half day and have an appointment at 3.30 to get my hair done. I am taking a 14 month old to my appointment because her Mom can't get out of work before we close so she's meeting me at the salon to retrieve her daughter. Do I sound like someone with time to go to my bank branch? Luckily I'm having dinner with friends tonight and they have a PC. Downside: the last time I tried to check my email at their place Outlook drove me nuts with security verifications. I am not a happy camper. Merry Christmas to you too RBC.

[nachomama]

Coconut pancakes with lemon curd are tasty. Thank you trader joes!

[diebartdie]

So yet again I will be working xmas so my spouse and I are leaving early early fucking EARLY tomorrow to go visit my mom, sister and friends back home (6 hour drive, 3 hours of which are in the mountains). I really happy to be going visiting I just wish they lived closer. Washed the dog today, it'll be her first trip down the mountain with us. Im already tired.

[AngelaHunter]

Eddie Izzard was fabulous.

 

He's always fabulous. I was so impressed with him in "Valkyrie".

[nachomama]

I got screwed working Christmas too. Although going down the mountain sounds like the Donner party. Or the Waltons.

[AngelaHunter]

Although going down the mountain sounds like the Donner party. Or the Waltons.

 

I don't know in which party I'd rather NOT be.

[nachomama]

Oooh ooooh the star wars. No spoilers but somebody has anger management issues! I enjoyed it. But 3D these days makes people's heads seem so hyooooge.

When I was little I didn't think storm troopers were people. I thought they were robots. And another confession I thought bees pooped honey. So there.

[nachomama]

Ok, so you see the new Star Wars movie and, of course, you go home to dream Jedi dreams, right? So what's my job in the Jedi universe? They told me go get some pears and make yogurt parfaits.     >:(    Pears suck! And it wasn't even like training or anything wasn't chopping with my light saber or anything. Just stupid fruit for stupid Jedi's (jedii?) 

[Irishmaple]

So I told my boss about my pay being stuck in RBC/Interac purgatory and she said "but I just sent your bonus. You can't get that either?" Well crap, I thought, and choked down my antipathy to the RBC mobile app. I downloaded that sucker and retrieved my money. Then I went to clear my Visa balance before the Christmas purchases hit. The app couldn't do it, inviting me to try again later. Royal Bank of Canada, I still hate your cursed app and will uninstall that useless POS the minute those Interac issues are resolved.

[JBody]

So I told my boss about my pay being stuck in RBC/Interac purgatory and she said "but I just sent your bonus. You can't get that either?" Well crap, I thought, and choked down my antipathy to the RBC mobile app. I downloaded that sucker and retrieved my money. Then I went to clear my Visa balance before the Christmas purchases hit. The app couldn't do it, inviting me to try again later. Royal Bank of Canada, I still hate your cursed app and will uninstall that useless POS the minute those Interac issues are resolved.

Oh dear that sucks out loud. I have the RBC app on my phone and it works just fine. It's a Sony experia though. Wonder why RBC hates Apple. They're the biggest bank here, you'd think they'd get their shit together.

[Irishmaple]

Apparently it has to do with the iOS 9.2 update. I hadn't actually installed the update when I ran into trouble but I have now. If I have the trouble, I might as well have the cause too! The RBC app has lousy reviews on the App Store. I was surprised too. I've used their online banking for years without any trouble so their tech department clearly has a clue.

[AngelaHunter]

Well, if nothing else, RBC is popular with scammers. I regularly get emails like this. All I have to do to "unlock" my account is give them my PIN/Account/CC numbers. Simple, although I have no account with RBC.

 

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Your Online Banking is Locked
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Because of unusual number of invalid login attempts on your account, we had to believe that,
their might be some security problem on your account.
So we have decided to put an extra verification process to ensure your identity and your account security.
Please click on continue to the verification process and ensure your account security.
It is all about your security.

Thank you.
RBC

 

They might want to send some of their employees for spelling and grammar lessons.
 

Edited December 23, 2015 by AngelaHunter

[nachomama]

I looked and the Hateful 8 is not coming anywhere near me over christmas. I sort of figured we aint special and won't get the 70 mm fancy one. I may have to settle for "Sisters" which I love my Tina Fey but my holiday mood is violent I could express aggression with the Hateful 8. 

[Nashville]

Here's hoping all of you have a Merry Christmas / Happy Hanukkah / Kickin' Kwanzaa / whatever applies.  :)

[NurseGiGi]

Happy Holidays to everyone!

[nachomama]

Merry merry to one and all. F dash dash dash the heck out of the season.

[nachomama]

I got the gift that keeps on giving, lung crud. Started coughing the day after christmas. blech. Deck the halls with phlegm, yolo!

[Ocean Chick]

I see you got the same gift as me, nacho!  I've been thanking my co-worker continually for sharing the joy with me.  Heh.

[shanndee]

Well, that was...fun.

 

We had an earthquake about half an hour ago. Not too bad (about a 4.3), but it was unnerving. Hubby and I were just at the point when we were thinking, "crate the cat, shoes, earthquake kit, find cover" when it stopped. No after shocks yet. 

 

It is going to be fun trying to sleep tonight! :)

[nachomama]

Eeeek! Earthquake is scary even if it's small one. 

 

I will not be sad to see 2015 end. It's been a terrible year for me financially. Putting a new roof on my house and other crap I couldn't afford and learning I shall never earn any more at my current job and looking for other jobs that might pay more and not finding it here, takes its toll. Just another brick in the wall. Hopefully 2016 brings us all health, wealth and happy happy joy joy.