Drill Bit
Tuesday I hear it’s going around;
I’m off...again, knuckled white.
Wednesday I will talk myself into
Round about routes to denial.
If I say it, then it won’t come true.
And, I find comfortable restraint; bound to
Repeating it over and over and over. And again,
It feels better that way, medicated meditation.
Then Thursday everything is white. I eat
From a bland full service spectrum buffet,
Plated and nothing touches.
I won’t even sip from her cup.
By Friday I am unable to tolerate human contact.
And, I count back to the last
In order to find spared time. I’ll be free-
On Saturday what is in the air will kill me.
So, I hold my breath between rooms. Suffocated,
Sunday I become completely restricted.
I will not accept from anyone, anything
That has been anywhere other than here.
Those days, they wear me hard
And to the end, so I have become
Exhausted from the fight. I finally sleep.
Then Monday brings me back, slightly.
With a negligent handshake,
So that again Tuesday I am found,
Wringing dry, anticeptic hands.
I will not allow myself to open a door
I stay; refusal and restraint, withholding.
p.s. its got quite a grip.
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yay!!!
*happy 1001 dance*
It's been pretty boring TJ. Right now I'm watching queen of the damned.
How was your weekend?
Hey elena
wow, that's a damn fine dam, ergo!
sorry. *contrite*
i spent my weekend just puttering around, bc. it was nice.
That's good to hear TJ
Hey BC
TJ are you liking your job?
J thank you and L so much for the lovely gift.
Yep St Jude fits me.
Kate Winslet best actress.
Sean Penn best actor. Boo. Mickey Rourke or Brad Pitt should have won.
i am liking it, elena. it's surprisingly fun. :)
I thought you were St Elena?
sean penn in what role, anon? i haven't been keeping up...
Ergo is on top again....
and the crowd goes wild!
Hi amy!
oh thanks for the update anon, I'm glad Kate Winslet won, she is a damn fine actress
the guys, I haven't seen any of their work this year
Aw man, I got spoilt, I was behind on my dvr. And Sean Penn for Milk.
oh, that's awesome, carrie! (the bit about sean penn) i haven't had a chnace to see "milk" yet, but i so want to. congratulations to mr. penn.
Hey carrie, amy
I must say, his speech was good, I have a soft spot for him, mainly for his younger roles. And Ooh, he just blasted the Prop 8 pro voters, well, 10 minutes ago. :)
hello Carrie!
Hey BC!
Glad to hear that TJ!
Hey Amy - Yep I'm Saint Elena who gets back up from St Jude - patron saint of lost causes
Elena, I'm so glad to hear you liked it! L said that when she realized St Jude was the patron saint of difficult causes, she thought, "PERFECT! *Elena* gets this one!" *hugs*
Amy, have you gotten a package yet from us? If not, there's one coming.
TJ, what kind of job are you doing?
I'm glad Heath won for DK, especially after getting to see it last night. He did a great job, but it's sad to think that he'd essentially died for that movie.
Hey Carrie
Good to see you
Amy, I am sooo with you on that. We watched it a couple weeks ago, and I was thinking the same thing the whole time, well when the TwoFace makeup wasn't giving me the heebie jeebies.
*aheam*
I'm probably one of the few people who knows this but St Gerard is the Patron Saint of Pregnant Women.
Seriously. Google it. My dad has a St Gerard medal.
j., i'm working for a company that does fire and water restoration work on houses. there's a ton of work for them right now, what with all the smoke and soot damage from the recent storm. lots of kerosene heaters were being used.
Hey Elena! Did you see me being jealous of your comics last night?
J
The nuns always told us it was patron saint of lost causes..
Oh yeah, that's me
!!!
Carrie, that Two-Face makeup was something ELSE wasn't it?
God, that was worse than any zombie I've ever seen.
L says HI to everyone and hopes you're all doing well!
She wanted me to ask you, Elena, if the lightsaber you got for Christmas that one time was an FX one?
*And here's my plug for her blog: L wrote a memorial piece on Hunter Thompson this past Friday. It's really good, if anyone would like to wander over and read it. Hint hint.*
I really have to see Dark Knight
Yeah, a kerosene heater took out some of my favorite people, my poor dead gay ex boyfriend's mom and brother. Which, if you peeps get on FB, you can actually see a pic of the PDGEB in all his dancing 80's glory.
Uh Amy
I knew that about St Gerard. Seriously Catholic school almost my entire school years...LOL
Yeah I did see that Carrie. I love those comics so much
*waves her hand*
I read it L!
I haven't read anything by Hunter though, so I didn't have anything to say. :P
hi L!
Elena, good. I mentioned that to my cousin a few years ago, and she thought I was lying. That was before I knew who MCR really were though. She was a huge fan, and I'm a bastion of useless information.
Ergo, you totally do!! It was good. And yeah, Amy, it was just ewww, but in a really impressive way. And yay! Slumdog Millionaire won!
*waves to L*
My lightsaber is just a cheap one
I really want one of those they sell at Sharper Image
OOhhhh! They are showing previews of upcoming movies as the Oscars credits roll, and I am getting excited!
Ahhh, difficult cases, lost causes, all about the same thing, ain't it? ;D
Now, the St Gerard info is interesting. Kind of sounds like "St Bernard", a little.
*J is glad she's Presbyterian instead of Catholic*
oh sweet! PDGEB certainly had the 80's groove going on
Elena, is that the ForceFX ones?
Mister's got one and they're really worth the money, they take a good beating.
Ergo, he soooo did.
Hi all.
:)
Oh I didn't tell you guys but I thought this was sweet..
Last week Flighty went to a movie and they showed a preview for Watchmen. It was really long and Gerard was in it. Flightly left the theatre and went outside to call me and tell me she's just seen Gerard and all her college friends went out with her because they didn't believe her when she said that her mom liked MCR so she put me on speaker and I had to confirm that fact. Then they all said that I was pretty cool.
we had a St Gerards one suburb over, I did envy the whole Saint thing, we didn't have any
My Birthday is St Bartholomew's day
I think so Amy
All I know is they are hella cool
Hey Anon
St. Bartholomew is the patron of Armenia, cheese merchants, tanners, plasterers, and he is invoked to cure nervous tics.
well there you go, never knew who he was, but maybe why I like cheese!
Elena that is sweet, I'm glad you got your props! A girl I worked with was in total awe that I even knew who The Used was, plus she didn't even know the Shallow Believer EP existed. I like to surprise the youngsters, it's fun.
And hey anon!
Yep Carrie I thought it was pretty cool her friends thought that.
Damn it I am cool LOL
My favorite part is:
"...invoked to cure nervous tics."
O_o
Oh my cow. There's a Saint for that?
But the cheese connection...that's spooky...
Hello Anon with the Smiley Face! How are you?
I like being the cool mom, my mom was the cool mom, so I guess it's all genetic.
Always told ya you were, Elena.
hi :) anon
that's neat, elena.
i remember reading about a minor french saint who was really a dog. thought that was cool. can't remember the name, though.
but i'd best be getting off the computer now.
good night everyone.
Carrie I used to love doing that to the kids I taught, they totally don't expect a teacher to like anything but, lord knows!, classical music probably
Night TJ
Take care
goodnight TJ sweet dreams
and have a great work week!
J now if you are ever tic-ing nervously you know who to invoke!
Night Tj! Tell us what you find tomorrow, your job sounds hella cool.
Goodnight TJ, have a good day tomorrow at your new job that you like despite its being something you've never done before! Or, something like that. Yeah.
Ergo, I think Elena might need to invoke him, considering the twitching inflicted on her by her children...
I must follow TJ's lead and toddle off myself. It was nice chitty chatting to all you guys. Hope you have a good night, or day, depending on your global position. And Ergo, you were sooo working that perm in the Pepe le Pew pic. HOT!
* walks up to open window and yells,"
Someone here owes me an email.
*turns and walks away*
Night Carrie
Yep my kids do make me twitch. Should have seen the hubby twitch when Flighty was telling him that she's sharing her apartment with a guy (who's just a friend)
Twitch, twitch, twitch
Goodnight Carrie, sweet dreams.
*hangs head in shame*
I think, Martha, you are referring to me. I promise I'll write soon! Don't beat me!
goodnight Carrie! sweet dreams
and thanks so much for noticing *blushes*
mayo,
back to work tomorrow. (i like being able to say that. *grin*) i hope i'll be able to keep this job for the duration of my kentucky stay, but once the ice storm jobs are done, they may not need the extra workers.
still, it's probably two months' worth of employment, and it has unexpected perks. see, it's not just cleaning, it's detailed deep cleaning. soot gets everywhere, and so we have to, as well. my first day at this current house i did nothing but clean the hall closet -- empty a shelf, wash the shelf and walls, then wipe down every item and put it back. every individual item. it can be tedious.
after the closet, i moved on to the second grader's room. oh man, that kid has got a lot of toys -- i've been cleaning his room for two days now, and i'll be back in there again tomorrow.
but here's where the perk comes in: while i'm standing there, wiping down books and cars and puzzle pieces, i'm wondering about the occupant. i'm trying to figure him out, sherlock style.
i mentioned this to one of my co-workers and she didn't get it. she thought i meant that i was trying to figure out what was wrong with him. that's not it. i just can't help but try to get a feel for what his story is.
it's not exactly snooping. not really.
*grin*
i always got in trouble back in college with my art profs -- my work was "too illustrational", too figural. but the human form is what is interesting to me. i'd rather draw people than anything else.
and when it comes to writing, it's the characters that keep me going, whether i'm the reader or the writer. people are interesting.
this boy has a bajillion stuffed animals. that's interesting.
time for bed. i've got more snooping...er, cleaning to do tomorrow.
*grin*
good night, mayo. sweet dreams.
I listened to XO again yesterday. I really like "This Song Is About Being Attacked By Monsters", "Your Friends Are Full of Shit", "Bodysnatchers 4 Ever", and "Leviathan".
L told some of you, I know, that we decided to do some promotion work. We put up flyers for LeATHERMOUTH at some of the music stores and the big used book store in town. Just the band name, the MySpace address, a brief description of the sound. We didn't name the band members so that people who aren't into MCR wouldn't dismiss LM as an MCR knockoff.
Pimping LM. Yeah baby, its all good!
That's cool J
I think that's a great idea. Let the people hear and be aware of the awesomeness that is Leathermouth
Testify, Sister Elena! :D
You could put one up in YOUR bookstore, I'll bet. If the boss'll let ya.
She's rumored to be a really cool mom, so I think she'll be ok with it.
Nope J
She's a bitch.
Oh wait, that's me. LOL
it's a great idea J word of mouth makes a huge difference
The irony is that while we were at the bookstore, these three punker guys came in. One had all the gear, plus a really cool mohawk. L saw them in the CD area upstairs, and was talking up LM. They seemed interested, especially when she said LM is reminiscent of Black Flag and the Sex Pistols.
A woman that works at one of the music stores said her husband's in a local punk band, and that she'd check out LM on the computer, then tell her husband about them.
Who knows, maybe if we keep talking, half the CD sales'll come out of Knoxville! :D
heeheehee I don't know so much about that, but it can't hurt, you know?
Okay, so I suck. I came here to chat and ended up emailing.
So, hello J and L, Elena, Ergo, Teej, MJ, BC, and Anonymous!
And, goodnight J and L, Elena, Ergo, Teej, MJ, BC and Anon!
Argh.
Also, if anyone wants to see the progress pictures from my costume so far, email me. I was pinning all those shots to a message for Wendy's niece, and my computer almost flat-lined.
Goodnight! Goodnight! See you tomorrow!
Hello Mayo, SS, J!!!!, Ergo, Amy, Elena, TJ, Carrie, everyone!
I have great news. I have finished my costume!!!! Just wait to ya'll see Little Bo Peep me.
:P
So, how are you all tonight?
Miranth: It's so good to see you back! I hope you're getting all the rest you need. Get (completely) well soon!
TJ: How's the new job?
J: Give L a big wave for me!!! My love to the both of you.
Elena: How's the family? I hope no one had to make any ER trips today. No one would include Jake and the kitties!
Ergo: Gorgeous creek!!!! I want to jump in!
Okay, I'm off to catch up with Martha and (possibly) Bre.
I'll talk to you all later!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
Hi PJ, Possum, Kass, Paperheart and Andrea!
amy I just have one little thing to email you go back to check it please
Sweetcheeks!!! I missed you up there.
*blushes*
Hi Sweetcheeks! I'll see you next door, I hope!
Amy you suck...LOL
Wasn't I supposed to agree with you?
Hey Wendy, good to see ya
Ohhhh.... I want to see them Amy. I'll get them from one of you!
wendy! *smoooch*
can't wait to see the costume
It's good to see you too, Elena! How was your day? A little brighter than yesterday, hopefully.
:)
Amy...you suck. Everyone I know agrees with me. And its the truth, because I said so. So there. :P
*heeheehee* You don't suck. Well, ok, maybe. We won't get into HOW.
Hope to talk to you soon!
WENDY! Little Bo Peep? Do you need sheep? Sparkle and Twinkle said they'd volunteer to be your sheep. :D "Ba BAAAAAAAAAA ba, Baa BaBaa!" *We LOOOOOOOOOVE you, Aunt Wendy!*
Ergo: *smoooooooch*
I, also, loved you and Pepe!!!
Is your company still there or have they set you free?
Thanks for the scothch, earlier! It hit the spot.
;)
my company?, like the visitors? that was yesterday
Who do you think "inspired" me, J? It was those two precious little lambkin nieces of mine, that's who!!!!
Tell them:
BaaBAAA BaantWenbaa babaBAAA BAAA baabaaba tinybaba baa!
Translation:
Aunt Wendy would love for you to be her sheep. The one I have is so tiny I probably really will lose him! I love ya'll too!!!!
Today was pretty good Wendy...
Tomorrow looks cloudy with a chance of storms. Yep, I'm talking about my life not the weather.
I thought they were spending the night, Ergo. Ooops! Well, at least they're gone.
;)
Who knows, maybe if we keep talking, half the CD sales'll come out of Knoxville! :D
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If they do, we'll know which two wonderful ladies are responsible, J!
Elena: Are you sure you don't feel like driving down to NOLA tomorrow. You could make it on time for the main event/Fat Tuesday! I'll even let you use my French Maid costume from years ago!
;)
Did Amy go to bed? Goodnight Amy!
Oh I have my own French Maid costume....and several others!
Wish I could come I need a vacation!
oh goodness no!! lol
I'd not be in such a calm state of mind if that were the case!!
and that pepe pic is one of my faves of me
Oh now the lambkins are squee-ing about being "on TV" with Aunt WenBaa, and will they get to meet somebody famous, and can they stay up baaa and baaa lots of what they're calling "bagnets". I think they mean "beignets".
Dear Heaven above.
Wendy, do most people dress up for Mardi Gras, or is it mainly the folks on the floats? And what are some of the more popular costumes?
Hi sugarplum. Goodnight Amy. Expect a email from me tomorrow.
LOL J! Tell Sparkle and Twinkle Aunt Wendy will buy them each a dozen "baagnets" and hot chocolate. I think they're a bit too young for the Cafe Au lait!
Elena: I should have known you would have your own costumes!
*big wink*
Maybe next year I should borrow one of yours!
Ergo: Sorry I almost gave you a stroke! Forget I ever mentioned them spending the night! Please.
Concerning costumes J: It's pretty much anything goes! Especially in the French Quarter.
Here, this will give you an idea:
Yep, ANYTHING
;)
looks like a whole lot of fun
Wendy you can borrow any of them you'd like. J and L know about a certain one...
lets just say if the hotel was on fire I'd stay in the room...
Can't explain any more than that
Original Punk J said...
Wendy, do most people dress up for Mardi Gras, or is it mainly the folks on the floats?
OH, and the folks on the floats have to "costume". Every "krewe" has a theme and each float (and the riders costumes) represents that theme.
You can read more about Mardi Gras Krewes
here
For instance, this year's Barkus theme was "BatMUTT ~ The Bark Knight". So, all the doggie "floats" had something to do with Batman.
Wow, what a huge bunch o' fun...I can't wait until we can come see you, Wendy! L says she wants a Parisian sort of dress. Son't know what I'd pick yet.
OH ELENA! *laughs* I'm with you, I'd stay in the room and take my chances with the fire!
I have to ask: do you do the hair, too? To go along with the outfit?
Thanks for the reading info, Wendy, I'll have to check it out!
elena said...
Wendy you can borrow any of them you'd like. J and L know about a certain one...
lets just say if the hotel was on fire I'd stay in the room...
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Can I borrow THAT ONE, Elena? Not for Mardi Gras of course. Just for fun!
;)
It is fun, Ergo. I wish you all coulc be here with me!!! Ya'll would love it!
And, you don't have to wear a costume. It just seems to be more fun when you do!
People bring their sofas, recliners, tvs, bar b que pits, propane stoves tents, tarps and everything else out to the neutral grounds running along the streets of New Orleans. The city looks like a huge outdoor living room/kitchen/bar room (of course). Ummm.. one that has been taken over by aliens!
;)
It's great!!!!
I found MJ for you wendy she's at 7 now
Yes J
I do the hair too. Besides the ties come in handy for other things
J I am cooking a southern fried chicken tonight
but I ma baking it, lol
Wendy, have you seen Cowboy Mouth perform before, or any time lately? I love them, they're great! I'm sure they've played during Mardi Gras.
Thanks Ergo! I just bumped into her on the sidewalk.
;)
J: Tell L that Parsian costume sounds great. Maybe you could borrow one of Elena's costumes too!
Ummm... just not THAT one. I don't know what it is; but, I do like the sound of it!
Well, I'm going to go hang out with Martha and Sweetcheeks for a bit (before working on my "to put in ice chest" shopping list). It's been fun chatting and catching up a bit! Thanks ladies!
Goodnight and sweet dreams to one and all!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
Ergo, now that just defeats the purpose. You have to batter the chicken and actually FRY it. In a skillet. Preferably an iron skillet.
L's gonna send you her fried chicken recipe. It's awesome, you'll love it.
Baking a fried chicken. *shakes head, eyes closed* Oh Ergo, Ergo, what will we do with you?
*runs back in*
Cowboy Mouth plays every year at Voodoo Fest, J! And, YES, they will be playing for Lundi Gras (which is today) the day (Monday) before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) day.
I believe they're riding in Orpheus tonight!
Goodnight (again) ladies and Mayo and SS!
*blows kisses*
Goodnight.
I know
but I don't want to get all the oil out
I am being slack
I will fry it one day
but I never trust chicken legs
these are quite thick
I couldn't get the portions I really wanted, then I'd have fried them
I did soak them n buttermilk, I saw it on tv
Goodnight Wendy! Goodnight BC! Sweet dreams to both of you!
Actually, I think I'd best head off as well. Getting late, and I'm still sneezing and nose-blowing. I'm sure you all wanted to know that.
Goodnight Elena and Ergo, it was so good to talk to both of you! I hope you both have great days tomorrow, or today, or later. Or something. :D
Goodnight Mayo, and I have to ask: which way is the wrong way? IS there a right way? Would the right way be BOTH ways? Something to ponder in the days to come.
love, faith, hope, peace, happiness
goodnight BC
I must head off now too
I'll look forward to the recipe
live y'all
bye sweet dreams
Ergo said...
"live y'all"
***
That's my plan, honey! ;)
*kisses*
Dear SS,
Early Monday morning. It's a quiet night here, no dogs barking, no traffic, no neighbors up and about. The only sound I can hear is the clock ticking on top of the TV.
The night is cold, and darker than black. What stars are out are hidden behind clouds. I know they're there, though, even if they're not visible. The stars never disappear, they never leave. They're a constant presence, reassuring in their clarity and nearness.
Even though I've said it so many times before, I want you to know and remember that I'm like those stars. I will never disappear, never leave. I'll be here every time you need me. Even if I'm not visible, you know where I am. I'm right beside you, supporting you, encouraging you, loving you. You never need to doubt me, because if I ever let you down, I don't think I could look myself in the eye again.
These words from a Squeeze song really say it, I think.
"By Your Side"
When you're down and you're lonely
Come to me I'll be your only
Always remember
I'll be by your side
Call me up daytime or night
I'll always listen every time
If you need me
Then please believe me, don't you cry
I'll show concern
And I'll keep my word
I won't stay away
Now and then when your heart's in pain
I'd like to say
Always remember
I'll be forever
By your side...
*******
For the "now and then" part? Substitute "every time".
Goodnight baby. I love you.
*hugs and kisses*
My heart to yours, always.
Mayo
It was a fairly uneventful day…that is a very good thing. I got caught up on some shit I had been ignoring and read comic books. There was no major drama. Pretty damn nice for a change. So I’m sitting here thinking about tomorrow. Can I actually go for two in a row? Two, count them, two days where nothing epic happens? While I’m trying really hard to convince myself it’s possible, I’m just not really believing it. I guess time will tell.
So hope your day was a good one and tomorrow an even better day. Damn, just think if I ruled the world you would be one happy motherfucker. You’d have one good day after another. Sadly I rule nothing. But that’s okay; I’m not a leader. I’m just a minion.
Back to the comics or perhaps Shop Erotica is on. I would read comics while watching the show but somehow that just seems wrong. Besides lately that show has had some things for sale that demand concentration. Seriously at my age you’d think none of those things would surprise or confuse me but damn. Sometimes they show a product and I know I’m just sting there shaking my head trying to figure out what it does and where it goes. Sometimes I’m pretty sure I really don’t what to know. Or maybe I do.
Take care
Night Mayo
Elena (minion with attitude)
Hazel and Cha-Cha totally get it.
Just sayin'.
Morning Mayo! Morning SS! Morning everyone!
Have a lovely Monday!
See you guys after 5!
hey Mayo
well I don't have time for songs tonight, I'll get you a good one tomorrow. I have a very important question to ask you, may I have your permission to go back to work part time next week? Elena said seeing as you are the man I spend most of my daytime with it's only right that I should check it's ok ;]
Yep I got a call this afternoon about going back teaching part time on a 10 week contract. I'll have 2 classes of my own, from a teacher I know and work well with while she is away. I have to say def, tomorrow so thought I should ask. I know you'll miss me. Go on, admit it.
lol
so let me know hey? In the next 8 or so hours?
take care mate
much love EP xx
SS
so you read Mayo's message (you can you know, if you want) but to briefly reiterate. I have been offered 10 weeks of part time teaching, It'll take some discipline and organisation (which are totally not my strong points lol)
But it is what I wanted - though a few more hours than I'd really like. Def good for the bank balance too! Though I'll have so much less time to bargain shop and chat! Eh I'll fit it in.
So you think it's a good idea?
let me know lol
keep safe and stay well
lotsa love EP xx
goodnight blogbelieve see you in my morning
♥xx♥
(and if you didn't read my goodnight please do, save me typing it all again, lol)
hey sdock and fasc have a great Monday and hope the week is a good one!
take care all who pass through
:]
hey smoke! have a great monday!
Morning, Guys!
Sweet dreams, Ergo and Happy Tuesday when you wake up! Lucky you, you're already done with Monday!
Here's a quote from Heath Ledger this morning, just because:
I'm not good at future planning. I don't plan at all. I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow. I don't have a day planner and I don't have a diary. I completely live in the now, not in the past, not in the future.
Heath Ledger
may I have your permission to go back to work part time next week? Elena said seeing as you are the man I spend most of my daytime with it's only right that I should check it's ok ;]
Okay I totally just spit out my coffee. Thanks for making me laught first thing this morning. Just rememeber you're not supposed to tell him everything I say. LOL
Love ya Ergo!
Hi guys, just popping in to say hello.
Hiya Mayo, Hiya ss.
How is everyone today?
8:12, I'm thinking of you and your family and hope you get the outcome you are wishing for.
I'm kinda emotional at the moment for a few reasons.
First, the other day I had a dream about my dead grandmother. I dreamed that the family had one of those get together parties and afterwards when we were looking at the photos, there was one were all us cousins were sat together posing for the camera. I was holding the photo and as I turned my hand, it changed. It was like a hologram where one minute nothing is there then you turn it the other way and you see the picture. When I turned the photo I could see my grandmother standing behind us all and smiling as though she too were posing for the picture.
Then saturday, we were taking that nice old lady friend of ours shopping. We had a great day but when we were driving home, the exhaust dropped off from under the car and scraped underneath doing some damage. We had to call the RAC out to help us get the car home. My sis has taken it to the garage and it's gonna cost £150. She's upset cos she can't afford it really and that makes me upset too.
Then yesterday, I was reading the sunday papers. There was a story that I'd been following and it was told in much more detail and frankly it made me cry. I'll share it with you.
It was the grandparents telling the story. It had to be cos all the rest of the family are now dead. A portuguese lorry driver plowed into the car of a family of 6 killing them all. It is thought he was messing on his laptop at the time. He has been given three years and will be out in half that time. Makes you sick.
The police told the grandparents that they would have to know all the gory details as it was gonna come out in court and they should be prepared (as it turns out, they didn't let the jury hear all the gory details cos they didn't want to influence them, can you believe that?).
There was the mum and dad and 4 kids in the car. The oldest kid was 13 and the youngest was 10 weeks old. It turns out that they were hit with such force that the 13 year old was decapitated and his head was found on the front seat. The heart and lungs of the father was found wrapped round the baby. The carnage was so bad, they didn't know there was 6 bodies. They had to identify them by DNA taken from objects in the house. The grandparents were told there was no bodies left really for them to bury.
I can't begin to imagine how bad the scene was. It sounds worse than a horror film.
The driver got 3 years, out in half that time. Yet people who defraud money from institutions get 12 years. It is so sad but utterly true that our justice system values money over life.
I don't mind admitting that I cried over this story.
Sorry for the sadness but I had to share my feelings.
Catch you all later.
Good morning/afternoon/evening SS, Mayo, Ergo, MissT, Elena, everyone!
MissT: *huge hug*
That is horrible! I agree with you. I don't understand how money can be considered more precious/valuable than life. It's the same way here in Louisiana. For instance, one of our former governors (*Edwin Edwards) is prison ~ serving a ten year sentence ~ for "racketeering".
Meanwhile, murderers get to "plea bargain" with DAs and serve half that time. It makes no sense to me. NONE whatsoever!
I always think about how horrible the families of the victims must feel. Can you imagine how those grandparents felt. 6 family members gone and the man who caused it gets 4 years in prison. What? 7 ~ 8 months per life he took. Not even close to being "justice", in my opinion.
Ergo: That is wonderful news about the job offer!!! I can't wait to hear what your decision is (pending Mayo's approval, of course!)
*wink and smoooooooch*
Sweetcheeks: I'm sorry you weren't up for much of a "chat" last night. I hope you're feeling better today!
That is all for now. I must go shopping for Mardi Gras! We need "supplies"!
Have a good day, everyone!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
Hi PJ, L, Fruit Punch, Gel, Andie and Anima!
*Not that we, the people of Louisiana, liked having our money stolen and such; but, money crimes should not carry harsher sentences than violent crimes and crimes of neglect that lead to loss of life.
Wait. I got that wrong. He "gets" three years? THREE years for six lives?
*shakes head*
Hiya Wendy.
The mind boggles doesn't it. Seems that people get in a position of power and lose all touch with reality.
There was a story on the tea time news. A woman in Scotland was raped as a 12 year old by her uncle. She is only now braving up to dealing with it. She was in the witness box giving evidence. She got upset and broke down crying and she ran out of the court.
The judge told the police to arrest her and told her a night in the cells would calme her down.
What message does that send to rape victims.
As a result of her not being able to continue, her rape charge has been dropped but luckily he was also being charged with molesting two others girls and was found guilty for that. I think he's got 3 and a half years.
The woman is calling for the MALE judge to be sacked. Good for her though I doubt she'll get her request granted somehow. They all look after their own.
calme = calm obviously.
hi mayo!
hi SS!
hi solly, elena, wendy and miss T!
miss T i read about that horrific accident, but i didn't know the full details, just that they couldn't identify all the people and they didn't know it was all six of them. but that is horrendous! and the sentencing is fucking ridiculous!
and re the rape, what is the matter with people? how traumatic must it be to stand up in court infront of everyone and have your rapist in the same room as you and go through all that shit! i don't think i'd be brave enough to go through with it. and the sad thing is, because rape is such a common crime, it gets diluted as a crime in some people's minds. i think it is such an evil crime.
can't stop guys! Heroes is resuming here in the UK and i need to get my fix!
love to you all!
motherfucker!! my battery on my laptop just died on me and i thought i'd lost my comment! but thank fuck no i didn't!
right gotta go!
morning ergo!
p.s did anyone think that Peter Petrelli(sp?) had a bit of a Mikey Way longer hair vibe going on in the first series?
and ergo i meant Hurley from Lost! i think he is such a sweetie!
and apologies for my rushed typo infested grammatically wrong comments!!
and hello proncess!
sorry missed you up there ^^ this morning.
Hiya FASC sweetie.
and re the rape, what is the matter with people? how traumatic must it be to stand up in court infront of everyone and have your rapist in the same room as you and go through all that shit! i don't think i'd be brave enough to go through with it. and the sad thing is, because rape is such a common crime, it gets diluted as a crime in some people's minds. i think it is such an evil crime.
Makes you wanna cry.
Enjoy Heroes.
Nighty night.
good morning
my pleasure elena!!
have a great night fasc
missT that is dreadful, and caused by such an idiotic thing for him to be doing!
Justice sometimes seems not to be served at all.
We had a dreadful accident not far from here, the other week, a van with tourists and a car wit tourists, all bar one killed (that was 6 people) the vehicles burnt out and they couldn't notify relatives as they couldn't identify anyone. They had to wait for the girl who survived to recover enough to tell them, and to try and trace the hire car. They think most likely it was speed ad inattention.
A decision by one person can affect so many so tragically.
Hiya Ergo sweetie.
That's a sorry story. It breaks your heart. But you'd think the people in high roles would be more compassionate and understanding of families needs for the guilty to be punished.
you would think so but so many times people with waht you'd see as more sort of minor white collar crime, such as embezzlement etc, which do affect people badly but not like murder or needless manslaughter, get 3 years+ and often serve the whole term. Yet a person can take a life on purpose, or at least due to gross negligence, and be free months later
I know Ergo, it needs to be changed. Money is money but once someone is dead, it is forever. That is irreplacable. You can't put money value on a life.
You can try to put a punishment value on it though. Surely no-one should spend less than 30 years inside for killong someone. Surely that is the minimum acceptable for taking a life.
for sure missT
I have to go I 'll see you tomorrow
gotta see a man about a job! lol
killong = killing duh!
See you Ergo. Good luck with the job sweetie.
Nighty night everyone.
xxxxxx
Sorry for the miserable moaning.
Have fun everyone.
Byeeeeeee
xxx
Anyone here?
Cupcake batter is NOM NOM NOM....
YAAHOOOOOO!!!! Wake up, everyone!!! It's almost Mardi Gras!!!!!!
Happy Lundi Gras (and Happy Mardi Gras) Mayo, SS, Sweetcheeks, MissT, Ergo, FASC, Amy, anons, lurkers, everyone!!!!
The keys to the city and the "legal power" of the Mardi Gras kingdom known as New Orleans , LA have been handed over to REX ~ The King of Carnival.
The laws of the land are now: No school, no work, no one will be arrested for getting drunk and/or pigging out on the streets of NOLA!
In other words: Eat, drink, be merry and catch plenty "throws"!!
Those laws will be in effect until midnight tomorrow. At which time, the NOPD will roll down the streets of the French Quarter and tell everyone to GO HOME (and come back next year)!
I am going get a few hours of sleep. We must start early (before sunrise) to celebrate properly on Mardi Gras.
I hope you all have a wonderful night and a fun tomorrow!!!
I'll try to stop in tomorrow night (of course, I may be passed out ~ so, we shall see)!
Goodnight everyone and sweet dreams to one and all!!!!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
Hi PJ, Elena, J, L, TJ, Martha and Cupcake!
*is sitting in front of her computer, in her scuzzy pajamas, with a bellyful of cupcake batter*
Bye Wendy...
Hallo Amy! Cupcake batter you say?
Goodnight Sugarplum, enjoy mardi gras tomorrow!
*passes the bowl to BC*
It's no mardi gras, but it'll have to do for us I suppose.
i didn't know that they actually handed over the keys to the city. that's cool.
It's one of those neat little touches, isn't it Teej?
Want some batter?
it is, amyranth.
and i'll pass on the batter, but thank you. it's a little late in the day for unbaked goop for me. :)
*sticks head in open window*
Hey someone still owes me an email over.
'Zat me?
Teej, no prob, just leaves more for me!
hello!
glad i could help, amyranth. *heh*
hello ergo, have you decided about your job yet?
Hi TJ!
yep sure did, accepted this morning so now it's just paperwork to do
it's part time for ten weeks starting Monday
I haven't got my timetable yet, I'm seeing him Thurs morning
how was your work? still in the boys bedroom?
i'm glad for you ergo! maybe this time it will be more fun. :)
and yes, i'm still in the bedroom. *sigh* just a couple more bits to finish. i hope.
Hallo Ergo!!
yes I have three classes of my own, and I know the lady I'm relieving so should be ok
I know I will be terribly nervous when I start though. I get nervous before every class, always have, bit like performers. I don't think you ever get used to it, or you lose something, the nerves give you some sort of edge
I knew what you meant by wanting to figure out the boy too, I do that with people. Sometimes it shows a side of someone you don't expect, shows how inaccurate first impressions can be.
Hi Amy!!!
Amy, next year: definitely Mardi Gras. I still want to go visit this summer in case if Vegas doesn't work out.
Hi there TJ *hugs*
Hiya Ergo
i know you'll be great though, ergo, nervous or not.
hey there bc. :)
HI BC
Mardi Gras looks so much fun
we have the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras here, this weekend I think,but it's down in Sydney. The televise the parade and it's spectacular
bus time, brb
BC, I'd do Mardi Gras in a heartbeat.
I'd love to do Carnivale too.
well, it's time for me to skedaddle. good night all!
I would totally love to go to mardi gras. We must make a trip down there sometime.
Goodnight TJ sweet dreams.
Goodnight Teej!
I'm going to have to take off soon too. At least my shifts got moved back a few hours. I was supposed to start at 6am!
goodnight Tj sweet dreams
gotta go titoring time
catch you all later
xx
See you tomorrow Ergo
mayo,
i stopped by the library after work today, mostly to pick up some tax forms (it's going to be complicated this time, what with all the odd jobs i had last year. ugh.), but also to check out some new dvds. i've been watching movies in the evenings, catching up on what i missed and revisiting old favorites.
it was a little strange tonight, though. as i was coming across the parking lot, this teenage girl said hello to me. i replied. then i see her again upstairs, and that's when she just starts talking to me, like we know each other, and follows me around the building, chatting. after awhile, she introduced herself, and said good-bye.
stuff like that happens here. old men will pull up alongside me when i'm walking somewhere, wanting to know if i'm alright, if my car broke down, if i need help. they are completely sincere. people say hello to you, in the mall, on the street, in the shops. it's like everyone is a wal-mart greeter. i even had a stranger wave at me from their car.
my folks assure me this is a normal level of friendliness for this region, but to be honest, it is freaky as hell! and it didn't seem this noticeable last time, i suppose because i wasn't trying to be a resident. now i am and it's like i've emigrated to a foreign country. it's amazing how different places can be, even though we're in the same country.
i'm not complaining, though. not at all. just think of this as a postcard from an exotic clime: greetings from kentucky!
however, i will breathe a sigh of relief to get back to places where they properly ignore you in public. *grin*
good night mayo. please remember -- no one likes to be called "ma'am".
Goodnight to anyone here.
Mayo
I could tell you about my day but that would just bore the pants off you. It really would. There is an upside of course. Nothing bad happened. So I guess that could be viewed as a good day. Yeah, I’m gonna go with it was a good day and leave it at that.
I guess the most exciting thing I did was watch 24 but I gotta admit I’m not really liking this season. Maybe it’s just me but Jack seems to have lost some of the magic and the plot line is pretty thin. Hey, maybe it will get better. I hope so.
So now I’m sitting here trying to think of something else to say. I swear if I had a thought bubble coming out of my head there would be tumbleweed blowing across an empty street. I totally got nothing. I am truly boring tonight. Okay I’ll admit it I’m boring a lot of the time but tonight it’s especially apparent.
That said, I think I’ll go get some of my work done because I’m feeling the need to take tomorrow off. Not sure what I’ll do or where I’ll go but I like it that way. Times like that seem to be when interesting things happen. So maybe tomorrow something noteworthy will occur. If it does I’ll let you know.
Take care
Night Mayo
Elena (cardboard illusions, painted on smiles...it's what I do best)
Mayo
well I took your silence as a tacit approval of my job prospects so I accepted this morning :] Now I can just stress over whether I'll do a good job, lol
So I am off Split Enz again, I will get back to it, but I was listening to these guys today. The Fratelli's. Heard of them? well you should as they are really good. I think so, therefore it must be so! I just fins their songs so damn fun and catchy.
This is a great one (and also a tasty aussie fish!)
Flathead
Well just because she feeds me well
And she made me talk dirty in a pink hotel
Doesn't mean she's got eyes for me
She might just want my bones you see
And hey flathead don't you get mean
She's the second best killer that I ever have seen
It don't come much more sick than you
I could go on if you want me to
It's just so wrong so very nice
And I told you once and you killed me twice
Saw you one time at the back of the club
Chewing on glass and a ticket stub
Still I heard you kicked the boy till he bled
And you stood and said oh my god till she said
Bada bap pada da da badada da da da da da bada bap pada da da da. [x4]
Well everybody knows you're the one to call
When the girls get ugly on the back of the wall
Josephine says you got a bleedin nose
Takin' it with her wherever she goes
And hey flathead don't check me in
Well hers is a tonic and mine is a gin
They don't come much more slick than you
I'd drive your car if you ask me to
Said the boy's not right in the head
And you stood and got a kickin instead till she said
Bada bap pada da da badada da da da da da bada bap pada da da da. [x4]
...And she said the boy's not right in the head
And you stood and said oh my god til she said...
Bada bap pada da da badada da da da da da bada bap pada da da da. [x4]
sing along
much love EP xx
SS
so I ma employed again! it does feel nice, plus seeing as my washing machine appears to have died, and some strange electrical stuff is going on in the house some extra pay will be handy!
Hope you're well,
For you a Fratelli's song called
Chelsea Dagger
Well you must be a girl with shoes like that
She said you know me well
I seen you and little steven and Joanna
Round the back of my hotel oh yeah
Someone said you was asking after me
But I know you best as a blagger
I said tell me your name is it sweet?
She said my boy it's dagger oh yeah
I was good she was hot
Stealin' everything she got
I was bold she was over the worst of it
Gave me gear thank you dear bring yer sister over here
Let her dance with me just for the hell of it
Well you must be a boy with bones like that
She said you got me wrong
I would've sold them to you
If I could've just have kept the last of my clothes on
Call me up take me down with you
When you go I could be your regular belle
And I'll dance for little steven and Joanna
Round the back of my hotel oh yeah
I was good she was hot
Stealin everything she got
I was bold she was over the worst of it
Gave me gear thank you dear bring yer sister over here
Let her dance with me just for the hell of it
Chelsea Chelsea I believe that when your dancing
Slowly sucking your sleeve
The boys get lonely after you leave
It's one for the Dagger and another for the one you believe
Chelsea I believe that when your dancing
Slowly sucking your sleeve
The boys get lonely after you leave
It's one for the Dagger another for the one you believe
sing along
lotsa love EP xx
goodnight blogbelieve see you in my morning
♥xx♥
elena enjoy your "day off" hope to catch you later
sdock and fasc hellooooo! for when you come in
take care all else who pass through
xx
This is a specially formulated diet designed to help WOMEN cope with the stress that builds during the day
BREAKFAST
1 Grapefruit
1 slice wholemeal toast
1 cup skimmed milk
LUNCH
1 small portion lean, steamed chicken with a cup of spinach
1 cup herbal tea
1 biscuit
AFTERNOON TEA
The rest of the biscuits from the packet
1 tub of Gino Ginelli ice cream with chocolate topping
DINNER
4 bottles of wine (red or white)
2 loaves garlic bread
1 family size Supreme pizza
3 chocolate bars
LATE NIGHT SNACK
1 whole cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer)
REMEMBER :
'stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts'
Finally, here's some advice for you:
Dr. Neil proclaimed the way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started.......
So I looked around my house to see things I'd started and hadn't finished;
and, before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonay , a bole of Baileys, a butle of Kehuha, a pockage of cookkees, tha mainder of bot Prozic and Valum scriptins, th res of the Chesescke, teh cld pizzzza, some saltins an a bax a cholates..
Yu haf no idr who gud I fel!!!
fucking hilarious ergo!!
i started reading that diet and thought "oh shit how fucking miserable!" and then i got to afternoon tea onwards and LOL'd!!
vrilliant!
congrats on the new job ergo! the extra money will be great!
right just popping in to say hello to everyone!
"Hello everyone!!"
hi mayo!
hi SS!
have good days people. sleep tight ergo!
LATE NIGHT SNACK
1 whole cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer)
oh shit! too funny!
For elena, and anyone else who watches 24
TOP TEN JACK BAUER FACTS
10. Jack Bauer once won a game of Connect 4 in 3 moves
9. The Dinosaurs laughed at Jack ...
8. On Jack Bauer’s Tax Returns, he has to claim the entire world as his dependants.
7. Jack Bauer doesn't cut his grass, he stares at it and dares it to grow.
6. Jack Bauer's poker face is so good he once won a game of poker with monopoly money, an eight card from Uno, a joker, a visa card, a tissue, and an iPod Nano.
5. On most Health insurance forms the last question is "Have you now, or ever in your past, made Jack Bauer mad? yes or no.
4. Jack Bauer doesn't smile very often. But when he does, you damn well better smile with him.
3. Houdini is the world's second greatest escape artist. The First is Jack Bauer. I never saw Houdini bite a guy's neck in order to escape.
2. If everyone listened to Jack Bauer, the show would be called 12.
1. The only reason you're conscious right now is because Jack Bauer doesn't want to carry you.
Fan to fan,
Jack Love
DINNER
4 bottles of wine (red or white)
2 loaves garlic bread
1 family size Supreme pizza
3 chocolate bars
The garlic bread would kill me, but maybe I could substitute for something else?
Thanks anon
I really do love Jack. Poor guy never gets to eat, sleep or go to the bathroom. He's always too busy saving someone.
Hey Elena. What's shakin' with you?
Yay!
Have just discovered new music-The Gaslight Anthem. Have just ordered 2 CDs and should have them tomorrow.
Can not wait!
Hey Jen
Sorry I didn't see you. I'm working at home today. My plans to escape were foiled.
What are you up do?
Oh and hello anon
I've not heard The Gaslight Anthem. I will check them out.
Up to no good as usual.
My plans to escape my grey cubicle today has been thwarted by my boss.
Seems that they are under the impression I should continue to work today whereas I oppose that idea.
It makes me want to push all the buttons in the elevator...
Well, back to the grind for me.
Have a good one, Elena and Anonymous.
Bye Jen
Nice seeing you. Go ahead and push all the elevator buttons.
Okay that reminds me of something I used to do in when I went to college at KU.
I never slept back then either. So I would think up weird things to do. One night (actually early morning about 3 am) I rode the elevator to each floor of the dorm and took the cushions off the sofas in the lounges and put them in the elevator. Had a very nice stack in there. I always wondered what the first person in the morning thought when the elevator doors opened. Life was sorta fun back before there were security cameras everywhere.
Just wanted to share this
I know I'm warped but Stormy showed this to me and I think it's really funny in a creepy way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3iOROuTuMA
I totally would have done a clicky link but clicky link is hating on me today!
Out of the blue I just got a weird feeling....
Mayo are you okay? I'm probably just way off base but something seems off.
No, Elena is not a psychic. Psycho perhaps, but not a psychic.
Still I just wanted to ask. I hope I'm wrong and you're just fine.
Hey Ergo
How's tomorrow looking?
Sorry I can't stay but I'm taking off for the casino.
Take care. Talk to ya tomorrow.
hey elena! good lucky!!
tomorrow is wet and looks to get wetter
we had 5 1/2 in of rain last night
ergo!!
morning! check out PP's the fucking neck!! clicky link at the porch earlier! OK i made it the fucking neck!! PP is way too sweet and lovely!
anyway just an in and out from me tonight guys!
seeya elena! have a fun evening.
elena, that link was odd, and miss T can relate to the northeners' english accent there!!
right gotta go!
love to you all!
mayo and SS you too!
apostrophes!! who knows where they go!! erm, wanted to say that i'm with you elena, i love Jack but this series hasn't grasped me!! i still love him though! thanks anon for the link earlier!
seeya guys!
p.s looking at "apostrophes" makes me think of "the lost prophets"!!
gone!
lol fasc I feel frantic just reading you! LOL you have a way of instilling your comments with all your energy
I will have a look :]
off titoring this morning
see you all when I get back
Wake the fuck up Mayo's Blog!
Okay, you're gonna make me start babbling incoherent nonsense that nobody will understand, except, well, maybe, you, and you, and you, and you over there. Yeah, I see you.
Just kidding...
I'mma gonna write a little something or a lot of nothing and then I'll get on up outta here.*
*influenced totally by Bret Michaels' "Whatsa goin' on?"
^all the "ah's" in my comment not what I'm about to write. I don't think Bret is gonna influence that but you never know.
Why no ROL-Bus this week anyways? What the fuck is up with that shit? I had to watch I Love Money 2 and Frenchie kicked ass in the ass kissing contest!
Go Frenchie!
Mayo,
How's your week going so far? Are you neck deep or knee deep in shit? So far, I think I've managed to catch most of it and stack it neatly in brick sized squares.
I'm building a wall. Yep, sure am. Might as well, right?
Anyhow, that's not what I came to talk about. Which isn't entirely true seeing as how I didn't really come to talk about anything in particular, but hell, I figured since I was here and all, I might as well try and get some shit squared away.
Ha! Did ya get that one? Squared away? Bwah, I'm so fucking out of mind that I've circled 'round and 'round and now I just hover over myself.
And what I see doesn't make much sense. Because I see someone who spins herself into a frenzy, by thinking, always thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking.
I think and then I will think about the things that I just thought about and think differently, and then wonder why the fuck did I think that in the first place. Then, I think, what if I'm wrong? I thought things were okay but now they don't seem so okay and I wonder if he, she, or they think the same things. What are they thinking? Are they really thinking what I think they are thinking? Oh no, why are they thinking that? I thought, I think, I thought, I think, I am thinking about thinking about what I should have thought about while I was thinking about that.
And tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after, and the next, I will think about it all again, and I'll probably think that these thoughts should have been more thought out.
So, Mayo...
What do you think?
Love to YOU Always,
S
p.s. (Yeah, that's what I thought.)
Was Bret doing some Super Mario impression or something?
Also, I hate it when people spray their business cards with cologne. Especially when it's cologne that smells like cat piss. :P
Meow? :3
*purrrr*
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