Labor Day randoms

[Deleted]

I'm doing the ice bucket challenge today and trying to come up with some creative way to do it (and yes, I'm donating as well). The kids are very excited to douse Mommy.

I'm also starting to seriously plan our 2015 UK trip - the "We're 40!" excursion - and am getting simply ecstatic about planning lodgings. The pictures on travel forums are AMAZING. I'm going to go see my people!

[pescalita]

I woke up at 5am and couldn't get back to sleep.

[IIOY]

This is hilarious: 

Here are a bunch of youths who need to be stopped: Buzzfeed Youths

Here is the list of countries that England has never invaded:

Andorra

Belarus

Bolivia

Burundi

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo, Republic of

Guatemala

Ivory Coast

Kyrgyzstan

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Mali

Marshall Islands

Monaco

Mongolia

Paraguay

Sao Tome and Principe

Sweden

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Vatican City

[Deleted]

My studio computer died yesterday. I am going on tour on Tuesday. Because of labor day I cant get it fixed before I go on tour. I can order the parts on Amazon...but they wont arrive til wednesday. There are specialist stores locally that have the parts...but they are not open til tuesday. This creates massive difficulties for me, involving having to remove hard drives and buy docks that I cant afford and will only need once.

Fkin labor day. I hate it. Every year it screws me somehow. Usually its because I have a load of shop orders and am standing in the post office like a fkin idiot waiting for it to open, which it wont. I never know when its coming, or what will or wont be open. I hate it.

[MrsAxilla]

Sept 1, 2014 9:19:41 GMT -5 @eveer said:

My studio computer died yesterday. I am going on tour on Tuesday. Because of labor day I cant get it fixed before I go on tour. I can order the parts on Amazon...but they wont arrive til wednesday. There are specialist stores locally that have the parts...but they are not open til tuesday. This creates massive difficulties for me, involving having to remove hard drives and buy docks that I cant afford and will only need once.

Fkin labor day. I hate it. Every year it screws me somehow. Usually its because I have a load of shop orders and am standing in the post office like a fkin idiot waiting for it to open, which it wont. I never know when its coming, or what will or wont be open. I hate it.

It's the first Monday of September.  Every year.  Lol.  

Sorry about your computer.   

[Deleted]

Sept 1, 2014 9:25:12 GMT -5 MrsAxilla said:

Sept 1, 2014 9:19:41 GMT -5 @eveer said:

My studio computer died yesterday. I am going on tour on Tuesday. Because of labor day I cant get it fixed before I go on tour. I can order the parts on Amazon...but they wont arrive til wednesday. There are specialist stores locally that have the parts...but they are not open til tuesday. This creates massive difficulties for me, involving having to remove hard drives and buy docks that I cant afford and will only need once.

Fkin labor day. I hate it. Every year it screws me somehow. Usually its because I have a load of shop orders and am standing in the post office like a fkin idiot waiting for it to open, which it wont. I never know when its coming, or what will or wont be open. I hate it.

It's the first Monday of September.  Every year.  Lol.  

Sorry about your computer.   

Its one of a few random US days that we did not have in the UK. I cant remember them - shit, I dont know when easter is - somewhere after Xmas and before summer is the best I can do. And the rules of the day make no sense. Everything is closed. Except the malls? I guess? Or are some shops in the malls closed? Post office sure. UPS? I dont know. And some other place, picked out of some magicians hat. Seems to me its another excuse for banks to do fuck all and thats about it. Oh, and specialist computer shops, obviously lol.

[Deleted]

I should also mention I have broken some toes on my left foot, separately to the fact I have also messed up my left wrist, and am deaf in my leaf ear. Right now, I have a broken computer, a broken left side of my body, and a broken marriage. Oh, and I'm flat broke.

I have had better times. Sigh.

[NitaX]

Sept 1, 2014 9:31:04 GMT -5 @eveer said:

I should also mention I have broken some toes on my left foot, separately to the fact I have also messed up my left wrist, and am deaf in my leaf ear. Right now, I have a broken computer, a broken left side of my body, and a broken marriage. Oh, and I'm flat broke.

I have had better times. Sigh.

(hugs)

[StrawberryBlondie]

Is Costco usually open labor day? I'm having troubles with the googles.

ETA: nevermind . found it.

[NitaX]

Sept 1, 2014 9:31:04 GMT -5 @eveer said:

I should also mention I have broken some toes on my left foot, separately to the fact I have also messed up my left wrist, and am deaf in my leaf ear. Right now, I have a broken computer, a broken left side of my body, and a broken marriage. Oh, and I'm flat broke.

I have had better times. Sigh.

(hugs)

[penguingrrl]

Sept 1, 2014 9:31:04 GMT -5 @eveer said:

I should also mention I have broken some toes on my left foot, separately to the fact I have also messed up my left wrist, and am deaf in my leaf ear. Right now, I have a broken computer, a broken left side of my body, and a broken marriage. Oh, and I'm flat broke.

I have had better times. Sigh.

That sounds miserable. (((hugs)))

[MrsAxilla]

{{{hugs @eveer}}}

[meshaliuknits]

I've been up since 330am & have to still manage to be sociable with the ILs and THEN not murder anyone at the airport. I may need someone near SeaTac to bail me out later.

Hey @ladydisdain why Earth Kingdom?

Sent from my EVO

[meshaliuknits]

Sept 1, 2014 9:31:04 GMT -5 @eveer said:

I should also mention I have broken some toes on my left foot, separately to the fact I have also messed up my left wrist, and am deaf in my leaf ear. Right now, I have a broken computer, a broken left side of my body, and a broken marriage. Oh, and I'm flat broke.

I have had better times. Sigh.

Boo! Feel better.

Sent from my EVO

[lasagnasshole]

It's hot as fuck here. The ice bucket challenge actually sounds appealing.

I am annoyed that the outdoor pools close today, but it's supposed to be 96 degrees tomorrow. Ugh. Not fair.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

I'm at the David after dentist "is this real life" stage of sickness where the medicine is worse than the symptoms but you just want to kill the virus with fire to be sure. Blah.

[pixy0stix]

I'm sorry, Reeve. I hope things pick up for you soon.

I'm also frustrated with what's open and what's not. JUST MAKE UP YOUR MIND businesses!

[ChillyMcFreeze]

Why, when I open this thread, does some random video of Chinese traffic start playing??? It takes up my whole tablet screen and it's weirding me out. It's happened three times!!

[Deleted]

Sept 1, 2014 11:06:49 GMT -5 meshaliuknits said:

I've been up since 330am & have to still manage to be sociable with the ILs and THEN not murder anyone at the airport. I may need someone near SeaTac to bail me out later.

Hey @ladydisdain why Earth Kingdom?

Sent from my EVO

Because Toph was my favorite character in the whole series. I have to pay homage to her somehow; last time I did, I turned into an asshole.

[KB]

I am the only parent on earth that doesn't want school to start tomorrow.

[pamela]

I just spent a weeks worth of pay at Talbots buying a new fall wardrobe. I haven't bought new winter clothes in 2 years and everything I have is fuzzy. And I never bought pants in my current size as I was losing weight but I think I'm plateauing here at least for the time being and need real clothes for work. Some of it may go back and I'm feeling guilty for bulk buying not watching sales and buying off season. But having a personal shopper pick stuff out really appeals to me. I didn't like this lady as much as the last one, but the end result I think worked.

ETA: at one point I commented that i just needed the confidence to walk out the door in an outfit and she asked if people at work make fun of me all day or something. Well, kind of. Looking polished and like you're trying does get attention and I don't like it.

[sparrowsong]

Everytime I see J Law, I think people are talking about Jude Law and am confused.

[mominatrix]

Sept 1, 2014 11:06:49 GMT -5 meshaliuknits said:

I've been up since 330am & have to still manage to be sociable with the ILs and THEN not murder anyone at the airport. I may need someone near SeaTac to bail me out later.

Hey @ladydisdain why Earth Kingdom?

Sent from my EVO

Seriously, I live like 15 minutes from there. If you need me to have a crisis to give you an excuse to meet me for coffee / cocktails, that can be done.

[downtoearth]

I'm trying to decide if this wool coat is a little Scandal-Season-1 and I should buy with my extra 30% off coupon or if it's just too short to be cute.

www.landsend.com/products/womens-wool-parka-with-belt/id_244010

WDYT?

[eponinepontmercy]

Tomorrow is my first day at my new job. I am mostly excited about wearing real clothes and makeup.

[gpw]

H and I are watching 42.

[pixy0stix]

Sept 1, 2014 19:05:57 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

I'm trying to decide if this wool coat is a little Scandal-Season-1 and I should buy with my extra 30% off coupon or if it's just too short to be cute.

www.landsend.com/products/womens-wool-parka-with-belt/id_244010

WDYT?

It looks like a bathrobe.

[pamela]

Sept 1, 2014 19:19:01 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

Tomorrow is my first day at my new job. I am mostly excited about wearing real clothes and makeup.

Good luck!

[Deleted]

Sept 1, 2014 11:09:42 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

It's hot as fuck here. The ice bucket challenge actually sounds appealing.

I am annoyed that the outdoor pools close today, but it's supposed to be 96 degrees tomorrow. Ugh. Not fair.

Same here. They should stay open until at least 9/15 here if not 9/30.

[Deleted]

Sept 1, 2014 16:58:31 GMT -5 pamela said:

I just spent a weeks worth of pay at Talbots buying a new fall wardrobe. I haven't bought new winter clothes in 2 years and everything I have is fuzzy. And I never bought pants in my current size as I was losing weight but I think I'm plateauing here at least for the time being and need real clothes for work. Some of it may go back and I'm feeling guilty for bulk buying not watching sales and buying off season. But having a personal shopper pick stuff out really appeals to me. I didn't like this lady as much as the last one, but the end result I think worked.

ETA: at one point I commented that i just needed the confidence to walk out the door in an outfit and she asked if people at work make fun of me all day or something. Well, kind of. Looking polished and like you're trying does get attention and I don't like it.

Yay Talbot's! It's my favorite.

I can always count on my staff to unintentionally knock me down a peg--like when I started wearing makeup again and my staff kept telling me I looked tired. Or someone asked why I was so dressed up Wed--I was wearing my favorite dress but no makeup and I hadn't washed my hair in 3 days.

I obviously need to try harder, ha!