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Our Fishman, Who art in rhombus,
W00kie be thy name.
These hippies come
With guitar and drum
On tour as it is in Gamehendge.
Give this day our daily toke
And forgive us our WSP stats
As we forgive spreadheads that come to our Phish shows.
And lead us not into the Biscuits
But deliver us from Umphrey's.
HUZZAH!
Emmet's Coke Mules(Yesterday)
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Morning @potato_sacks
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So what are the chances that a cream colored Mini Cooper with a soft top and a phish sticker is driven by a girl?
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Mornin @Axilla_Part_2_Not_Part_1! Did you watch that 12-12-12 benefit concert? I'm still trying to piece together if I really liked the Clapton set as much as I've been saying I did. The band he was playing with didn't really do it for me.
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@_________________________ said: So what are the chances that a cream colored Mini Cooper with a soft top and a phish sticker is driven by a girl?98%, with a slight chance of it being a girl driving, but her partner put the sticker on.
Sticker Slap'd
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@Potato_Sacks said: Mornin @Axilla_Part_2_Not_Part_1! Did you watch that 12-12-12 benefit concert? I'm still trying to piece together if I really liked the Clapton set as much as I've been saying I did. The band he was playing with didn't really do it for me.I did not see the benefit concert
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GM.N Derp! Gotta sprint through work today so I can drive to the great state of Vermont. Pull the ripcord early? It is Friday.
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Hi lovely .nettersIt's office "Christmas Party" day which translates to a 4-hr staff meeting, pizza and gift exchange. Oh yeah, and the boss is trying to keep us late for this "party" and even then, who ever is able has to stay even later to put up decorations.
Seriously? Bad plan.
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Yep. Next week is our whole department party and he wants the decorations up for that. I only know this bc I chatted with him about it yesterday. It will be sprung on the rest of the office sometime today. My guess is it won't go over well. I feel a mutiny coming on
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@WordsFromASong said: Yep. Next week is our whole department party and he wants the decorations up for that. I only know this bc I chatted with him about it yesterday. It will be sprung on the rest of the office sometime today. My guess is it won't go over well. I feel a mutiny coming onAhhh its set up for the party late today for next week. I was confused.
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So today is just a planning day, or your little section's actual party, with planning for bigger party to come? And the rest of the department is not going to like the plan? This sounds confusing.Working for a gov't entity, we have exactly $0 budget for parties, which is fine with me. We're doing a pot luck lunch one day next week (for our division, which is ~35 people), which is pretty much the tradition. When I started here it was absolutely pathetic, but it has really evolved into a respectable effort, and I look forward to eating myself into a food coma next Tuesday.
A handful of friends of mine work for a big software company in BTV. The founder is now a multimillionaire, but actually wants to be a rock star. As such, they have 2 giant, relatively awesome parties per year. Creative (but not *too* cheesy) themes, respectable music bookings. As good as one could really expect. Actually there's is tonight, now that I think of it. Surprise location to be announced at 12:14 today (12/14), with transportation provided from the office, if desired.
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@birmy - mexican and a beer at blackback tonight, or do you have plans with the bro?
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Good morning, fellow .net derpers. So, I'm kind of ocd, well-organized and the 12/29 prep/plans/agenda email went out to the crew last night! I bring that up because it's exciting. It means we're getting closer.Also, Christmas is all right. It's my favorite holiday, but the excitement has waned a bit in my 'older' years. This will be the first Christmas with our baby (4months), but that's not really exciting yet because he's too small and doesn't know what's going on. Also, my wife and I don't like to acquire 'stuff' because then that means you're responsible for dumping it in a landfill. Nice, quality things that are on the mark are okay, but not unnecessary stuff. So, having a kid now scares the crap out of me in regards to Christmas and acquiring crap.
Anyway, yee haw!
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@johnnyd said: @birmy - mexican and a beer at blackback tonight, or do you have plans with the bro?I havent really spoke to him in the last couple of days. Last I heard they had a family dinner party to go tonight so that means home by 7ish I would guess. I hope to be in the Alchemist before 6. I am just gonna go hang out at their house until they get back or we meet up. I guess I can try to confirm.
Edit: I have to roast shop today for Christmas dinner.
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I am realizing I have a lot of pent-up threadboardposting due to 3 days in meetings. This could get ugly.Apologies in advance.
The inlaw family decided not to do gifts this year. We're not going to be seeing my side. It is entirely possible that we will not be purchasing or receiving any gifts at all, other than some pizzelles we are sending out. This gives me a warm fuzzy holiday feeling.
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Good morning. I haven't been around as much as I would like to. Between Dominic's birthday, his school events and the Holidaze I have neglected .net and I really miss y'all.
This morning I need to ask for your thoughts and support as I have decided to put my 15 year old German Shepard mix, Willow, down. She has rapidly declined in the last 72 hours. I know in my heart it is the right thing to do for her..but man, what a tough decision.
I got Willow from the pound when I was 24. She has been with me through so many life events and has really seen me grow up. Willow has been a wonderful companion and friend. She is a dog's dog. She would rather lead a pack of dogs on a squirrel hunt and dig holes, than cuddle with a person. I was worried when Dominic started to crawl. I was concerned she might not take to kindly to him falling on her or being around her face. My concerns were unfounded. She handled my baby with respect, consideration and grace. Letting him lean on her and almost cheering him on as he found his feet. She has made me feel safe and protected and would always sense if I felt uncomfortable or nervous about a situation. Traveling between Phish shows, at night, she would always come with me into those sketchy rest stop bathrooms. I have always been able to count on Willow and I will miss her tremendously.
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@Ednaz vibes
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GM. net!Christmas shopping is almost done, I tried to keep it reasonable (20-30$ for my parents and sister) but I ended up going a bit overboard for the girlfriend- I bought her a $125 necklace with the Geneseo fountain bear on it- so she can remember where we met.
You see, in the center of the town where I went to college at (SUNY Geneseo), there is a large bear fountain, with the urban legend that if a virgin graduates from the college, the bear will get up and leave town. As of my graduation, the bear is still there, so I guess everybody must of gotten frisky at least once, right?
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GM.NI am so sorry for your sadness @Ednaz. I had a similar situation when my son was born... Bob was 15 and it broke my heart to see him go. Continued vibes and positive thoughts to you and Dominic.
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Today is our little section party, which unfortunately has morphed from a fun festive party with a short meeting to a long section strategic planning meeting with a short little gift exchange. We also have zero budget, so my boss buys us pizza to eat during our meeting. We aren't planning next week's party or anything remotely fun like that. It's sufferable most of the time, but him keeping us after on a Friday for the long meeting and then even longer to decorate is going to piss off the otherwise only mildly grumpy employees.
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@Ednaz so sorry. Had to put my Collie shepherd mix down a couple of years ago and was absolutely devastated. He had been with me 15.5 years. My best friend, but his kidneys failed.I am so sad for your loss
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OK, now I see the bigger picture, @WordsFromASong. Bleurgh.:::tips a 40 of puddle-water for Willow:::
Sorry @Ednaz.
One of my best friends put his guy down a couple weeks ago. Similar timeline and story.
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@cupuscakus, Bob is an awesome dog name. Cute new avatar.
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Sorry for your dog, @Ednaz. I know the feeling- we've had to put down a cat we had for 10 years- it's incredibly difficult. I hope you can get through this.
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@Ednaz said: @cupuscakus, Bob is an awesome dog name. Cute new avatar.Thank you
He was a stray that found us in college. He was very similar to Willow... A dogs dog. Over his 15 years, he was impaled by a stick (literally thru one side and out the other), his lip was ripped off by muskrats, he fell down a 30 foot cliff, and he killed a red tail hawk in our yard. In the end, his old bones just couldn't carry him anymore. When their quality of life is no longer, its time. Sad for us, and yet we are so fortunate to have had the memories and love from them for as long as we can.
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@johnnyd said: ...It is entirely possible that we will not be purchasing or receiving any gifts at all, other than some pizzelles we are sending out. ...This gives me a warm fuzzy holiday feeling.
So, the no gifts is a good, happy thing? I love presents. Well, I did moreso as a kid. But, I feel different now. We're not exchanging with my bro and his gf and we're scaling back with everybody else. And it does feel good. This way I/we can actually relax and enjoy the holiday season. We can feel the love and vibe without the anxiety of presents. Next year we're going to talk with all the family and maybe eliminate presents. Or, just do one present each. I like that.
It would be a tough transition for my mom, but I think we could get there.
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@cupuscakus said: @Ednaz said:When I have gone through this I always realize after a day or two that the dog made the decision for me. You are just doing the right thing for him. I had to help Archie this past summer, geez I am torn apart about it as I am writing this I guess I am not past it yet. doh!@cupuscakus, Bob is an awesome dog name. Cute new avatar.Thank you
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Willow killed a fox once on a hike. That was crazy intense. I am thankful I can provide her with some peace, she deserves it..
I took her to the Hampton, Winston-Salem run in '97. She was just a pup. She was getting a lot of attention in the laht and was doing really well with all the people at first. Man, we hit shakedown and she froze, totally put on the brakes. I looked down at her and she was like "no way, too many feet!" Hahahaha, I will never forget that look on her puppy face.
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@ednaz - I'm so, so sorry that things have taken a bad turn with your pooch. I know how you feel, and it isn't good. But you are doing the right thing. Let me know if there is anything I can do!And holiday parties that are held in the same place where you normally work shouldn't count as parties. In fact, no thanks on the thing all together. Just let me out a few hours early one day and we're cool.
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@mfhgreyboy said: In fact, no thanks on the thing all together. Just let me out a few hours early one day and we're cool.My boss has gifted out staff with the Gift of Time. Our normally schedule after school meeting has been cancelled. SO much better then some reusable grocery bag or cheap water bottle.
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@Ednaz - got a nice pic to post in memoriam?
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@cupuscakus said: @mfhgreyboy said:Exactly. Oooooooooohhhhhhh, another koozie!!!!!! Sweet! And I can carry it around and display where I work, too!!!?!?!?!?In fact, no thanks on the thing all together. Just let me out a few hours early one day and we're cool.My boss has gifted out staff with the Gift of Time. Our normally schedule after school meeting has been cancelled. SO much better then some reusable grocery bag or cheap water bottle.
If it's not money (bonus, raise) or additional time off, I'm really just not that interested.
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Good Morning All! We have a "holiday lunch" this coming Tuesday. Usually really good food this year a co worker and his son are going to jam a bit. His son is a super talented musician as is he. Should be pretty cool
Sorry to hear about Willow @ednaz. I am not much of an animal guy but can imagine it must be tough to have a long term friend hurting like that.
@cupuscakus. I am terrified of Bob just reading about him. I am sure he was a nice dog but he sounds bad ass.
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GM.net. Good to see you back, @Ednaz. I'm sorry to hear about Willow.This year my family made a major breakthrough in our gift giving scheme, moving to a secret santa. My sister and I really pushed for less of an emphasis on gifts and more of an emphasis on spending time with family, which is like a complete 180 from when we were younger. I think with siblings/cousins grown up and scattered across the country we value our time with each other more.
In a generally positive mood at work for the first time in a while. Going to try not to overthink this...
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@Jayem said: I am terrified of Bob just reading about him. I am sure he was a nice dog but he sounds bad ass.He was a 120 pound Lab, with a head like a VW. He actually looked like Shannon Sharpe (I know this sounds weird, but he had those off set eyes) -- and yet, he was seriously the sweetest, kindest, best dog I have and will ever own. I miss him.
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GM.Net We have @MrsDubya's Christmas party tonight. It's always at a swanky restaurant in town. Nice meal, soaked in booze. The doctors she works for usually throw down for the event.
My office has a pretty limited budget for such things.
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GM.NetPeaceful thoughts to you and your pupper @Ednaz. I had to let go of my first pet ever bout 3 years ago. His kidneys failed. Had him for 16 years. Pets are warm, fuzzy, love puffs of heartache. But it's well worth it to have the experience and memories. Their spirits linger always.
<3
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Gm.net Oh mama can this really be the end? To be stuck inside a dorm room with the finals blues again.
Ha happy fryday everyone. signing a lease to an apartment today so i guess thats a big woohoo moment. I only wish that off campus living was a little cheaper, but hey you do what you can and hope it all works out for the best. Derping onward now.
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Morning everyone.Quick! What's the best version of Golden Age? Superball?
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Willow
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@TheEmu said: Morning everyone.Joonze Beach
Quick! What's the best version of Golden Age? Superball?
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@TheEmu said: Morning everyone.I really like the Atlanta 2012 version. That sitar shit that Mike does at the end of the jam is soooo awesome!!
Quick! What's the best version of Golden Age? Superball?
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@Conphucius said: G' morning everybody!Thank you friend.
@Ednaz Willow must have done something right to wind up with you.
Blessings.
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@cupuscakus I have said for years no other athlete looks more like his teams logo than Shannon Sharpe. Not sure why.
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Someone call the National Guard! 'Cause we're killing Shannon Sharp!
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