Hmm. Interesting AskMeFi question: Is a statue of a sleeping Mexican offensive? On one hand it makes me think of Speedy Gonzales cartoons, and vintage Looney Tunes cartoons make me HAPPY; but on other hand, sometimes when you watch those old cartoons you wonder how in the heck the animators didn’t see anything offensive in their racial caricatures.
Just waiting for the 2:05 back to Sydney. Geez, it’s hot. It was a great weekend but I think I’m all knitted out.
I am the Hermione of fairisle knitting today! It’s a little embarrassing. Also: other than one lady’s 10-year-old daughter, I’m the youngest person here. Rock and roll…
We’re all packed up and on our way to Knitters’ Guild Camp! Wish me and Miss Fee luck as we battle the blue-hairs and practice our mad skillz…
Why aren’t all beer bottles screw-cap? I’d even extend the question to include wine as well.
Goooooood news! You remember that job I was going for? I have another interview next Friday.
Remember my cousin Tony and his girlfriend Molly, who visited us while they were studying here a few years back? They just had a baby girl! I think some congratulatory Tim Tams are in order.
Wisdom from my friend Sharon: “Reno[vation] photos are porn for the thirtysomethings.” Too, too true.
In related house news, things are still progressing. The bank is sending someone out to do a valuation, which seems to be the last big hurdle. Sadly, I can feel my my hopes for a Halloween Housewarming party slipping away. I just don’t think we’ll be in there in time.
The official Race photos are up, and once again I’m giving everyone the big thumbs-up. Why do I always do that? I must run that way. And jeez, I’m all hunched over in this one. That’s probably when my legs were killing me. (No photos of the Snook, sadly.)
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