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Post by MelMac on Nov 22, 2005 22:11:43 GMT -5
Even sillier, (but true), I'd miss Dr Pepper at a restaurant. It seems that no one outside of Texas will serve it in restaurants. My family would get a funny look if we tried to order it in the New England area. Don't know about farther up the coast, but I would say half the restaurants and fast-food places in the Greater L.A. Area serve Dr. Pepper - I should know, I'm addicted to it. Fresca, on the other hand: hard to come by. Cool, didn't know that (but the furthest west I've been is Almagorda, N.M.). Yeah, it was funny because Dad and Sis kept insisting to the waitress that they needed to stock up on it (same went with Mr. Pibb). What I really miss, even here in Texas, is getting a Dublin Dr Pepper. These follow the original recipe (Imperial Sugar). They are a bit richer in flavor, and are quite popular, but I don't live close to Dublin anymore to get them (and ordering online is too cost prohibitive).
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Post by MissDavidson on Nov 23, 2005 1:12:43 GMT -5
Besides, I'd have to pummel the first person who gets on my back for not being a vegetarian... Wouldn't be me. . .I had a nice steak and a baked potato for dinner. . .;D I'll come to Seattle, if I win the lottery in the next month. . . and the Jammie awards are an awesome idea!!!!
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 1:26:45 GMT -5
Yep, I'd go, except it's a bit out of budget for me (well, more like a lot). It's also near the time I'll be juggling in a talent show. (Then again, maybe I'll be there in spirit. ) Right now, I can't think of any more award categories, but I've seen our "new member" name for them though. Looks like we might be on a great start, and will get better when others come back from vacations and whatnot.
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Post by billswoman on Nov 23, 2005 1:53:24 GMT -5
Oh, boo hoo, alla y'all! I went to Chicago and missed the mountains, but I got over it (barely).
LOL, if any of you have traveled, you know what it looks like around airports, this is no exception.
I'd just love those of you who've never been to a real con to see what one's like.
Check with Southwest Airlines online. I went to & from Chicago this month, round-trip, for a total of 196.00. Come Friday, leave Sunday night. Airport's within spitting distance, literally.
Done begging for the nonce.
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 2:22:29 GMT -5
Oh, boo hoo, alla y'all! I went to Chicago and missed the mountains, but I got over it (barely). LOL, if any of you have traveled, you know what it looks like around airports, this is no exception. I'd just love those of you who've never been to a real con to see what one's like. Check with Southwest Airlines online. I went to & from Chicago this month, round-trip, for a total of 196.00. Come Friday, leave Sunday night. Airport's within spitting distance, literally. Done begging for the nonce. Billswoman, I'm kidding about missing certain things while traveling (the Dublin Dr Peppers the exception). Most of the time, I don't miss those things when I leave, as I'd rather have the adventure. I love to travel, and came back from the Gulf Coast yesterday, which is why I haven't posted much in the past three days. It was fun, except for accidentally hitting my head on a glass door exiting the hotel (I'm all right, but apparently clumsy ). But, on the budget I have (and a CE's salary/budget is sometimes chicken feed), it's just not feasible. And, the talent show I'm appearing in is within a couple of days of the convention, so I'll be in the midst of preparing for that. But, unless the director suggests otherwise, it's going to be the theme to "The Greatest American Hero," so it's some compromise. (I also don't like Southwest Airlines because of some things they did to me the last two times I flew with them. They tried to make humor out of accidentally punching a hole in the airplane boarding up luggage (OK except this was in the middle of a terrible storm system, so it delayed us). Still am wary of them since.)
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Post by billswoman on Nov 23, 2005 2:42:42 GMT -5
I know all of you were kidding, silly The only experience I've had with Southwest was going to Chicago, and it didn't suck at all. It was rather nice, actually; those little bitty 737's have more seatroom for big hips and bums like mine than a monstrous 747 does. Lots of leg room, too. Imagine that, more comfortable in a 737 than a 747. My dad, a Boeing engineer, always said 737's were the little workhorses of Boeing, and he was right. (Although I LOVES 747's, mind you; those things are scary-big and so freakin' awesome!) Sorry, I go on about planes, lol... love 'em. I think I'm the only one who loves all the jets they show in "Now You See It."
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 3:13:30 GMT -5
Well, that's what I get for walking into doors, I don't know the difference between kidding and real. Sad thing about my last two experiences with Southwest was that this happened at their home base (Love Field, Dallas), not where I began my flight. Didn't have many problems before then, but two within six months of each other, well. Still, I think I flew them when the TV station asked me to do an interview about the crowded conditions in the airport on Thanksgiving day, so not too bad. (Irony, I had a very early flight and there were maybe 12 passengers in the entire wing, and had to tell them with a straight face I thought they weren't too much a problem ). On the other hand, to be fair, I gave Continental some grief when I bumped my head on one of the overhead bins. I had injured my shoulder during the week, and had my arm in a sling. Well, because the plane I took had reserved seating and I was in the middle seat, I had to get up to let someone in. I misstepped on the aisle and bumped my head. The flight attendant asked me if I was all right, and when I jokingly said I was and this happened often, she smiled wanely and asked me to sit back down. The flight attendants usually do a good job, and I don't have nearly the fear of flying I used to do. So, goes to show you a good plane and flight attendants can make a difference. Though I digress from the topic. I thought of another possible award. How about one for "Oddest off-topic response." Some of us tend to do that a lot.
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Post by MrsMaxwell on Nov 23, 2005 6:29:12 GMT -5
I used to fly "People's Express"...Yeah, remember them? Kmart of the air. Anyway...back when you could smoke on planes, I sat next to a lady who kept flicking her ashes on my leg...beeotch!
I also can't count the number of times I got hit in the head by luggage from the overhead compartment. What's with people? Why do they have to jump out of their seats as soon as they land? It's still a good wait until we taxi to the terminal, but noooooooooo...they have to get all their crap out and fight their way to the front of the cabin! Gotta get off the plane FIRST you know.
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Post by MyTatuo on Nov 23, 2005 13:30:21 GMT -5
...don't forget to vote, MrsMaxwell...
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 14:33:35 GMT -5
I used to fly "People's Express"...Yeah, remember them? Kmart of the air. Anyway...back when you could smoke on planes, I sat next to a lady who kept flicking her ashes on my leg...beeotch! I also can't count the number of times I got hit in the head by luggage from the overhead compartment. What's with people? Why do they have to jump out of their seats as soon as they land? It's still a good wait until we taxi to the terminal, but noooooooooo...they have to get all their crap out and fight their way to the front of the cabin! Gotta get off the plane FIRST you know. That's what I always dislike, people rushing to get out, especially on the Continental Expresses. Some airports you disembark the plane using stairs to the field level, not gates, so you run the risk of pulling a Gerald Ford and fall down them. I saw this nearly happen a few times. I was lucky though in that the day I flew injured, we used the gates. Had enough troubles with the bins and carry-on item. People should at least try to let older people off the plane. I try to be courteous to my elders, but people rush me to the point I end up being rude. Come on, chivalry isn't dead (well, shouldn't be). (I'm not old enough to remember Ford as president, but I've seen the footage of his fall and the jokes Chevy Chase used to do on "Saturday Night Live" afterwards. )
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Post by MrsMaxwell on Nov 23, 2005 15:42:14 GMT -5
LOL! I almost spit my drink all over the computer screen!
A agree with "respecting your elders". It's just tough when they are the ones rushing the gate! My friend & I somehow got stuck on plane from Vegas to Newark that was chartered by a seniors group. It stopped in Phoenix for repairs to the AC, so we were there for like 3 hours. When they made the boarding announcement, everyone RAN so they could STAND in line to be the first to get in their cramped seat. I sat in a chair and was the last one on the tuna can! And boy, were they were rowdy too! The men were flirting with the women (and vice versa). They kept talking VERY LOUD back and forth. "Do you watch Matlock?...I Love that show!" Is pretty much all I heard the whole flight. Makes me wish I had another drink at the Phoenix airport!
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 18:38:03 GMT -5
I've been lucky, actually. Most of the older people I've dealt with on flights were very nice. I had a gentleman on the flight I was injured who helped me with my bag and even gave it to my parents who had arrived to pick me up at the gate (bear in mind this was pre-9/11). There was another group who helped me during the extended layover in Dallas (b/c punched hole in plane). They were a very nice group, and I was glad that they got take the earlier flight home (they had been there even longer than me, I think 8 hours). But, back on topic, how about an award for best dressed GAH pet ? I know of at least two who have a chance, a cat (owned by nile80sGAH) and a dog (owned by msboku). (Though Average American Hero would probably be scared of the cat's hypnotic eyes again. )
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Post by Lauren on Nov 23, 2005 19:52:20 GMT -5
But, back on topic, how about an award for best dressed GAH pet ? I know of at least two who have a chance, a cat (owned by nile80sGAH) and a dog (owned by msboku). (Though Average American Hero would probably be scared of the cat's hypnotic eyes again. ) Would this include stuffed animals?
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Post by MyTatuo on Nov 23, 2005 20:17:58 GMT -5
To widen the field, perhaps we should say "Best Suit Not Worn By A Living Human" which would include cats, dogs, Mickey Mouse, Homer Simpson, ...
I would just be afraid that people would have their recently deceased aunts placed in an open casket wearing the magic jammies just to win our award. Sickos.
Apologies to anyone with recently deceased aunts...
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 22:15:50 GMT -5
To widen the field, perhaps we should say "Best Suit Not Worn By A Living Human" which would include cats, dogs, Mickey Mouse, Homer Simpson, ... I would just be afraid that people would have their recently deceased aunts placed in an open casket wearing the magic jammies just to win our award. Sickos. Apologies to anyone with recently deceased aunts... Thanks Lauren and MyTatuo. Hey, I actually figured out a cool one, I think. (Well, at least it's not about juggling, flying in planes, walking into glass doors, etc.) ;D . But you're right, it's a good idea to expand it out a bit more, since not everyone has a pet (I don't unfortunately). That way, everyone can enter that category somehow or another. (Maybe instead we can rephrase the category to "best dressed animal, vegetable or mineral (or non-human to simplify it )" and have a separate category for "best human dressed in the jammies.")
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Post by billswoman on Nov 23, 2005 22:36:09 GMT -5
When I see "best human dressed in the jammies" all I can see in my mind's eye is that image Jason did of Bill in the suit, going WEEEEEEEEEEEE across my screen! I'm voting THAT for funniest post, and there have been a LOT of funny posts on here! I ain't kidding when I said I choked on that one! I wish we had some way to send Robert Culp a copy of that ;D
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Post by MelMac on Nov 23, 2005 23:00:30 GMT -5
Have to admit, the one of Bill wearing the jammies is funny, but I also like the spoof post MyTatuo did in the interactive thread. He really had me going that it was a legit move until I thought it through for a moment. I realized what it was from ("Back to the Future," perfect for the storyline) and laughed a whole lot. The "p.s., and no MelMac, that doesn't count, you have to wait for houdiniderek" only made things worse (in the case of laughing, I mean). I also realized that it isn't easy to write a spoof post, as I tried to do one before the last legit move on the thread (did wonders for my writer's block though ). Goes to show you a good practical jokester can write simply and succinctly to get a laugh. (Though I don't know who the finalists will be.)
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Post by silverhammer on Nov 24, 2005 11:15:12 GMT -5
Jammies! You've got my newbie vote! Picture me at my computer in a sequined gown, tiara all a-glitter, waiting with bated breath as the next envelope is torn asunder...
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Post by MelMac on Nov 24, 2005 16:45:47 GMT -5
My luck, if I win one, I'll trip over the ottoman to get to the computer to accept my award. At least I don't have to go down any flights of stairs.
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Post by Lauren on Nov 24, 2005 20:06:11 GMT -5
Meet Paws. The Greatest American Polar Bear. She flies as well as I do... And before I put the wig on her... What can I say? I don't have any pets.
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