Man, I wish I had Sims 2. You sound like you are having a lot of fun. I've only played Sims 2 once on my roommates computer. She made Sims versions of everone in the apartment. She accidentally killed my character and I haunted everbody.

I asked teh internets for my copy.

this week I resolve to start working on my fic again.

Oh good. I need something to read desperately.

Can the webmaster of the great USA site please update it.

1) When you google "USA Network", several show links pop up, Monk, Psych, etc. Law and Order is one, but if you click on the link, it throws you into the SVU link. All the other shows listed are first runs. We're family now.

2) When on the CI site, if you click on the top community link, it throws you in to character investigation trivia.

3) Can someone update the photos of VDO? I hope that they will be updated when Julianne Nicholson returns or when the second half of the series premiers in January (hopefully).

did you just pick the names randomly from the Bible jc?

I can't even remember Bobby and Alex's kids, haven't played for a while. One daughter was named Maeve though, just because I think the name is extremely pretty and I thought their kids should have English names. But Maeve isn't doing too well, did you know that Sims can get skinny or fat if you feed them too much or too less? That poor girl looks seriously anorexic.

im watching Crooked Hearts right now.

Really weird movie, but VDO is hot so oh well.

Not so much randomly, I really like hebraic names. I would even spell them the transcribed way, but I think that could be too confusing. So far we have:

Samuel
Jacob
Israel
Hannah

In the future hopefully we'll have:

Judah
Leah
Levi

I named one of my kids on the sims Judas and the other one Angel--sort of a counter balance.

I just ordered Crooked Hearts from Amazon but haven't received it yet. I watched The Whole Wide World and The Salton Sea last night (I love snowstorms). Pooh Bear is the ONE VDO character I would so NOT want to meet (complete whack job).

I have The Whole Wide World, i totally wasn't expecting the ending in that movie. I also have Happy Accidents which i love love love. It's my favorite VDO movie. Crooked Hearts is intersting...ish..i'm not quite sure about it right now, mixed feelings. I ordered Salton Sea last week, i should be getting it soon. and my friend is getting me Thumbsucker for christmas, so i can't wait to watch VDO in all his magic.

I thought about not buying The Salton Sea because i heard Pooh Bear was whacko. o.O

TWWW was so awesome. I loved his portrayal of Robert Howard and Renee Zelleweiger is just adorable so tiny and standing up to him.

Salton Sea is a totally different character for VDO and it shows what a wonderful actor he is. Pooh Bear has disturbed me greatly, but I plan on watching it again just to rewatch his performance. I have Thumbsucker but haven't sat down and watched it yet. I've seen bits on STARZ and absolutely love his character in that one.

I actually loved his character in Bark - but Sam Deed is my favorite so far outside of Goren, with Bob Howard a very close 3rd. And, I didn't expect the ending of TWWW at all. Totally shocked.

Okay Speaking of VDO movies..

Where can i find 'Guy'.

I've been searching everywhere but i can't find it...does anyone know where i can get it?

Check your PM my friend.

*sticks up hand*

I don't usually promote myself, but... You know that Past is Present story on the fanfiction section? I've only gotten two reviewers, even though about sixty people have viewed it. If non shipper crime stories aren't your cup of tea, then feel free to read something else. On the other hand, if you like that kind of thing, I'd love some more feedback/suggestions from everyone. I'll probably post it on fanfiction.net after I'm done posting it here.

AmandaB -

I have dial-up (slow dial-up) at home. I want to print out several stories (at work, shh - don't tell), I'd much rather non-shippy so I'll make sure to get yours while I'm printing out some others.

Keep me in mind for assisting in the library while you're busy - Doc Goren may need my help and it's hard to Air Traffic Control at night so, if it's OK with the Captain - I'm available for extra duties.l

Sims 2 update: The Logan Family would like to welcome Judah to the family (that's child number 5 if you're keeping score)

Congrats!!

ooo congrates to Eames and Logan on their 5th baby.

Hey Valley -

Did you hear that? Logan and Eames are up to #5!!! (Logan and Eames sitting in a tree - KISSING (and so much more!!))

My daughter-in-law just called and told me that their car was broken into last night and the blanket I crocheted for my grandson was stolen. A bank statement was also stolen (why on earth would they leave a bank statement in their car in that neighborhood?!), and I know that is more serious than the blanket. But I don't have very good follow-through and I was so proud that I actually finished it (and well before the baby shower, might I add). He is my first grandbaby and I thought how great it was that I was starting a new tradition. I keep telling myself that it is just a blanket. But, dang!

Oh, that's terrible ciaddict! That was sentimental because you took all that time to make it. Some people are so mean! You can still begin your tradition! My daughter just had my second grandson on Dec,14, he was 8lbs and 4ozs! So precious! He was named Charles Preston, after my husband. My husband said that was the best Christmas present he will ever get! We have a 2 year old grandson, Parker, and Preston looks just like Parker! That's why I've been MIA lately! KR

Congratulations KR! Aren't grandbabies the best?! I love those names. My little guy (OK, so he's not so little!) is 9 months old. His name is Brian Jeremiah. My son's name is Brian and I was hoping they would call the baby Jeremiah. So confusing when Dad and baby have the same name, plus I really think he looks like a Jeremiah. But Little Brian seems to be the winning name. I think I'll ask them if they mind if I call him Jeremiah--I just have a really hard time calling him Brian. Anyway, I guess Grammy just needs to start working on another blanket!

Well, we have something in common, I'm Grammy too!

actually its not logan and Eames, but we can pretend that it is. It would make me happy at least. Although Eames and Bobby would have to have five kids just to be fair.

You're SWISS - you can't be SHIPPING Goren & Eames - (turning 1/2 the lollipop launchers towards the Switzerland) - (Logan & Eames can have as many babies as you want them to have, though - Valley would LOVE to be their godmother, wouldn't she? ) Besides if Eames were to have 5 babies with Logan AND 5 babies with Bobby - that would make her just a bit promiscuous (and not to mention cranky!)

Oh man! Someone brought in some pumpkin tartlets for our gift exchange and goodies. They are SO good. I've had two. Am I going to look like a PIG if I go grab the last one?

No. See? I can ship Goren and Eames as long as I'm equal oppritunity about it. The Swiss are equal oppritunity in fan fic (and I see that we'll have to expand the charter to cover virtual reality).

I would be in the wong if I were only shipping Logan/Eames or Goren/Eames.

Heck, I'd even have Wheeler have five kids with Logan...or Ross.

Man, I'm so confused.

OK - I've called off the lollipop launchers (they are all aimed back at the Relationship and the playground) Ewww - the thought of Ross with either Eames or Wheeler is blehhh. I would prefer not to have any shipping of any kind between any of the characters - - but if the writers were to make it a story line, I would prefer Eames/Logan over Eames/Goren. But again, I don't see Eames with a cop - and I don't think she and Goren would ever have those kind of feelings for each other ever.

There won't be any shipping on the show. Unless its wilth minor characters like ross and rodgers. Or if it is with someone else. I'm fine with that. I'll keep my shipping to fan fiction.

HAHAHA! I love the "no, see-"!

The Swiss can have their cake and eat the shippers' cake, too.

Hmmmmm...


spook

I totally agree. CI is a detective show, not a soap opera. It's much more fun to write about the character's personal lives, then to see it.

In total agreement - of we wanted kissy-face yuck we can watch The Guiding Light - I watch the show for the plots and characters. And besides, I doubt everyone would be happy with the choices the writers would make for our detectives, so our imaginations are the much better place for their personal lives.

Bit of a slow morning here today...

Oh but did I do something great! I send my Amazon packages to my OLD ADDRESS! Can you believe that??! Now I'm scrambling to try and get a hold of customer service, which disconnects me right after telling me there's high call volume and customer hold times could be up to several minutes... I have two packages coming, one I'm not so worried about cause it was just for me (Always Comes Evening, a collection of Robert E Howard's poems), but the other 2 are Christmas gifts... ARGH!!!! I hope I don't have to stalk the UPS guy at my old apartment. I really don't want to go there because I'm sure I owe them money (we didn't get a chance to take all the junk out when we moved), and I don't have any to give them. I'm also afraid they'll try to keep my stuff...

That really sucks - I hope you get your stuff! I ordered Mr. Wonderful off Amazon (the with Matt Dillon cuz VDO's in it) they sent me Dear Mr. Wonderful with Joe Pesci (yuck & double yuck). I just had to send it back and request a replacement!

I'm waiting for some Nintendo DS games for my niece from them, too. I really home I get them before the weekend.

I didn't know Robert E. Howard wrote poems - I thought he only did the pulp stuff. I may need to look into that. I want to find the book Novalyne wrote that the movie is based on. I think that would be a very good read. (May need to go to Amazon to look for it.)

Yeah they have that one.

Well I talked to both Amazon and UPS and they say they can't do anything about it until they've made at least one attempt to deliver it. Which wont' happen because they'll just take it up to the office and leave it there. So I'll never get it. I really hate my life sometimes. Just when i think I'm going to have things WORK for once, I screw it up all over again.

Anything postal can be a realy hassle and you really do not need to added stress do you. The whole Christmas shopping thing is just too much sometimes. I got a really good start and have today done the impossible and finished three days before I go over to see my family!! Yeah for me.

I got home from a crap day at work so not really feeling the love of the world right now either!!!!
You ever have one of those day where you plan to do so many things and you just don't seem to get anything done?!?!? And then this dweeb of a guy comes up to me and tells me that apparently I did not do something that some other dude thought I was going to do and now he cannot get the data he needs. Oh I'm sorry I will go and switch my psychic button on then and jsu do everything is this department shall I!!! ARGH... anyway.... am just a bit tired as well and could really do with this week being over. Just two more day to work and then I am off work for two whole weeks. Can't wait.

Hope you get whole postal parcel thing sorted out.

Cloggs

You don't see Eames with a cop! her ex husband was a cop!! O.O, she's gotta stick with what she knows best.

::buys a M&M gun::

Just for protection.

today was changing my contacts for a new pair, and was wondering why I couldn't see out my left eye, finally decided to take out the contact out, then realized, I hadn't removed the old contact before putting the new one in, so I had two contacts in one eye. Duh,

Oh anyone watching new late night game show Duel? Learning some new stuff

Yorkies originally breed for killing mice in mines
Dogs are identified by nose prints.

Do you and Eames really talk? See, I know you're holding her against her will or she would have told you that Joe, Alex's husband, was killed in the line of duty. That's why she's so sad - not because she has the hots for Bobby and can't have him (she's a NOROMO!) - Joe was killed and Alex is still in love with him and what they 'could have had'. The fact that she suffered such a tragic loss would prevent her from EVER marrying another cop (except maybe Logan - sorry, couldn't resist). I think that she will definitely steer clear of anyone on the force whenever she decides she's ready to commit to one person again - she'd be too afraid of losing them like she did Joe.

MMMMM - I love M & M's - especially the peanut ones. Thanks, Valley.

Has anyone seen "I am Legend"? My husband and I saw it last night. It is a very well made film, but I found it to be pretty depressing. I didn't expect it to be a laugh-a-minute comedy, but I left the theatre afterwards feeling rather hopeless and sad about it all. Also, I might be stupid, but what did the re-engineered measles virus from the begininng have to do with the film? Was that supposed to be the cause of the "illness?"

luau

Well, the candy and cookies are flowing freely today! For most of us in my office, today is the last day we have to work until next Wednesday. The Friday people will be in tomorrow from 8-12, then we are closed Monday and Tuesday. Very cool.

A group in our office started a store called 4 Us All (to combat the high-priced thieving snack and soda machines in the break room). We have raffles for different holidays throughout the year and at Christmas we have a HUGE raffle. Today they are giving away prizes every half hour all day--small prize on the 1/2 hour, large prize on the hour. The biggest prize will be last--a 24" flat screen TV (I keep telling them it will be perfect in my bedroom!). In case anyone is interested--I did NOT win the under-the-counter radio/CD player or the Red Lobster gift certificate.

Yeah, no one here was interested in my whining either! Oh well...the day has just begun. That TV just might be in my bedroom tonight!

And I did NOT win the DVD player.

The prerequisite 5 pound box of See's candy made its appearance yesterday--I think there is one piece left. So now we are working on the Stover's. And I see another 5 pound box of some no-name candy. At least one smart girl brought in veggies and dip!

Has anyone else had troble changing their avatar in the last couple of days? I change it in the settings and the new one shows but it doesn't show up on my posts.

Sorry you did not get the TV or DVD ciaddict.
I just bought some lottery tickets at work.. them money goes to a charity and you can win a £10 gift voucher. I then asked if that should then not be an £11 gift voucher as when you buy a ticket you spend ONE pound and then get a voucher for TEN so technically you have already spent one pound and are left with nine ....... the people in my office looked at me with a look of "bles her little heart" on their faces and then laughed at me. I must say that now I am typing this it does not really makes sense to me either but it just happened to pop into my head and I thought I would share.

Had to have some jelly beans to cheer me up... It worked!!!!


Cloggs

Hey, you're not really my sister disguised as someone else, are you? That sounds so much like something my sister would say!

Well, they just raffled off the TV--and I did NOT win it! In fact, I did NOT win a single thing all day. And my brain is in a fog from all the sugar. I think I need to go home and go to bed. Can someone have Dr. Goren come by tonight and check up on me? Now THAT will make me feel better!

Sorry ciaddict. Dr. Goren has left the building.

Yeah, Captain JRyan is keeping him busy in her cabin. Sigh.....I guess I will just have to tough it out on my own.

Hullbound,

I had the same problem. It showed up to everyone else but not to me when I changed my avatar. I had to clean my browser (in your tool bar/internet options/delete - history, cookies, etc.). When I logged back in, it showed up on my computer.

judyg