I am a HAPPY Cheese!

My amazon package went to the wrong address. UPS said someone there signed for it. So I went by and there was no one home. I left a note. The person called me an hour later and said "Yeah, I've got your stuff. I'm really sorry, I didn't even look at the name on the box." This was after I had talked to Amazon, and they were going to send me a replacement. I picked up the box, then logged onto Amazon to get the customer service number so I could cancel the replacement. It's a good thing too, because even after I asked the customer service guy THREE times at least if it would be here by monday and him saying yes, the site listed that it would arrive on... DEC 26!!!

Fortunately the person I talked to to cancel the order was in America so it went very smoothly. I'm sorry, but I've dealt with so many tech support lines so many times, I can tell the difference between America and India and it has NOTHING to do with accents. It's all about the things they say and how they say them.

But anyway, that's my happy news. Christmas is SAVED!!! HUZZAH!!!

Bobby! Want to share celebratory eggnog with me?

No, I'm not trying to get you drunk, I hate rum in my eggnog.

YAY Janx - I'm happy for you. Good things to good people. (Bobby is in seclusion with Capt. JRyan - she's a bit upset over the tatics the shippers seem to be using and needed Bobby and Mulder (and 3 cases of wine - to help calm her nerves.)

I saw that. I know she's the Cap'n but dang... Shares are good.

If he sneaks out to come to the library, I'll send him your way. Keep the eggnog ready.

You know I am probably in the minority here, I am not a fan, but just wonder how people think about this, first lets look at history.

My kids grew up on PeeWees playhouse. Ok he lost his show, after he was caught, well doing something to himself in a public place. Well what he was doing was illegal.

Last year, That guy, Issah Washington, got fired for calling TR Knight, a homo, then even says it again, on TV, saying he didn't say it. Ok not illegal not very nice.

Now Jaime Spears, has a popular Nick show, never hear of it, but everyone talking about it. She gets pregnant, people think she should get fired. Because she is a roll model for kids, and she did a bad thing. Well girls get pregnant all the time. She is an actress, she plays a character, at the end of the day, her life is her own. Just because we play a character, are we or they expected to live their life a special way. A lot of 16 yr olds have sex, birthcontrol fails, was she suppose to do like they did, 60 yrs ago, when you got pregnant when you were unmarried, go away hide, or just get a secret abortion? I say give the girl a break for being upfront and honest.

jryan.

On the one hand, she seems to be stepping up and taking responsibilty.

On the other hand... Look at her sister...

I don't think she should lose her job over it though. She's not going all drama-queen, it happened with her steady boyfriend, and she comes from an abstinance only sex-ed state. Yes there's going to be parents in a froth, and they're usually the ones relying on TV to raise their kids instead of being parents, but after the hysteria and shouts of "think of the children!" it really comes down to how she handles it.

It happens. People make mistakes, even when they're using protection. Or sometimes the pill doesn't work as effectivly for one person as for another. And of course we come to the heart of the issue:

No one wants to think that THEIR kid is having sex. "Not MY little Suzie, Not MY little Tommy... S/he is such a good kid, they would NEVER do something like that!" BING! Reality! They ARE! And even if they're not, chances are very good at least one of their friends are. Denial ain't just a river in Egypt but it'll flood you just the same if you don't get your head out of the sand. Accept the truth and EDUCATE! Not this "abstinence only" stuff either. I mean real education, real facts. It doesn't matter about your religion, or the way you raised them... It's a biological imperative and it's being fueled by a maelstrom of outer signals, hormones, and the one most people miss, learning how to navigate life as an upcoming adult.

Why do I say most people miss that last point? Because so many forget what it's really like when you're 14-17. Things don't happen in nearly as much grey. It's yes or no, very few maybes. Your emotions are at the point where they're probably the most intense they will be in your life. Seeing farther into the future than next week is hazy and distant and disconnected from the current state of affairs. So many adults forget what that's like and dismiss young peoples' feelings as irrational and trite. They don't understand that from the kids' point of view it really IS life and death if that cutie in 3rd period likes them or not. Being older, having the benefit of age and experience, having our brain chemistry mellow out, allows us to see the deeper meaning in the world around us. When you're 16, the world is bright and flashing by oh so fast and loud and there's always right now happening over and over and over, no time to think or it'll pass you by.

Consider the human life span of about 75 years. You're supposed to learn everything you need to know to survive and be a (biologically, evolutionarily speaking) contibuting member of the human species in 20 or less. And for the first 5, you're only mastering the unconcious and most basic of basics. So... 15 years to go from "when you're hungry you get food" to "how to thrive on your own in a post-industrial, media driven society". Yeah... That's ALOT to pack into such a short time. And then you wonder why teens seem to constantly run on Turbo and have the attention span of a gnat? They're too busy trying to pack all this evolutionary brain wiring into a decade and a half.

Hell I'm 31 years old, and sometimes I STILL wonder if I really know what the heck I'm doing.

Sorry to go on a rant. Or essay... I just started writing and kept going.

Ehm, well actually.... surprise!!!!! No, sorry.
Being in counter intelligence and a bartender on the USS NOROMO has helped me sharpen my skils... I'm naturally empathic, and very modest to boot!!

Cloggs

Woohoo!!! Hurrah, see the Christmas spirit must be rubbing off on parcels as well.
I'm doing cocktails in the ship's lounge if you want to come join in the fun.

Cloggs

Wanted to wish all of you on the board a very happy Christmas and a Great CI filled 2008!!!

I am off on my holidays for the next few weeks going home to my family (back online on 6 January), and look forward to catching up with all of you in the new year.

Cloggs

PS: Oh and I do not believe it is right to fire somone in real life for doing somethign that does not seem to fit a fictional character. Education Education Education is what we need.

luau

Just saying hi before I go off to watch The Kite Runner with my sister and mom. After my last day of work tommorow, it will really start to feel like a holiday. I haven't had an entire week off since last Christmas.

My post in the Ship/No Ship thread about Boxing Day being a British tradition and so celebrated only in Britain and members of the Commonwealth (like Canada) got me thinking about the two very different attitudes toward England that the US and Canada have. Here's my take.

US: A pub in Boston

Man 1: King George the 3rd is demanding too much tax. I thought the demostration of dumping all that tea in the harbour would work, but we need something else. Something more concrete.

Man 2: Yeah, I think it's time we become an independant country. Enough rule from above, let Americans rule for themselves. Let's see, we need a Bill of Rights, we need to be able to amend the constitution, we need a flag, then we also need something like a Declaration of Independance.

Man 1: Great idea. If we read the Declaration from the balcony of the British Embassy here, that will really show them we mean business.

*the two men leave to plan*

Canada

1867: England, we'd like you to amend the constitution so that we can unite Upper and Lower Canada and become the Dominion of Canada.
England: Sure, we've been granting independance to other colonies, and I think it's your turn now.

1965: England, we've been a country for almost one hundred years. Do you mind if we have our own flag?
England: Sure, go ahead. The Union Jack on Parliment Hill was looking a little tattered.

1982: England, we'd like the right to amend our own constition. We want to create the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to protect everyone's rights and reflect our diversity.
England: Gladly. Good idea.

Hey JAngel, don't worry about Captain Jryan, wonder who appointed her? Guess we might need to vote who's who on this board! KR

Well, I'm off to finish my Christmas shopping. In case I can't get back to the board--MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my LOCI friends!

Don't worry about me, I am starting to get ignored now , Goren and mulder are discussing profiling, I knew this would happen. After a few bottles of wine, they are arguing over who is the better profiler. Men!

Well had to sneak off the ship, Daughter had to have ultrasound, she is being tested now for thyroid problems, since I have them, hypo, the doctor felt her's was a enlarged, and she has some symptoms of hypo and he said it could be inherited. So Monday, Christmas eve we have to have lab work, So even at 18 she wanted to go See Alvin and the Chipmunks, so we went see that, then took her out to Eat. Couldn't believe the shows that are being made. I don't know if anyone remembers, Speed Racer, they are making that into a movie, The only person I recognized in the preview was John Goodman as the father. Also Jim Carrey is the voice in the new Horton Hears a Who. Also a real cute movie that will be coming out in Penelope with Christina Richie, I think her name is also has Reese Witherspoon, probably not spelling there names right. but look out for it.

So, i saw Sweeny Todd last night at the midnight showing, and it was fantastic, i just bought the soundtrack!

I heard about the Alvin and Chipmunks thing... And Speed Racer (can't wait!). Also heard Uwe Boll was butchering another movie... I don't know why they keep giving him money and projects... He's like the most hated man among gamers. I think he even beats that sorry SOB Jack Thompson.

Haven't heard of the movie w/ Christina Ricci and Reese Witherspoon though.

Would like to go see Sweeney Todd soon too.

It is the Winter Solstice tonight - enjoy yourself, if you are celebrating. If it stops raining we might have a wee bonfire in the back garden.

Took the kids to see "Alvin" on Sunday -- VERY GOOD FAMILY MOVIE!!!!! We had a BLAST!!!!! So well done.

Looking forward to seeing "The Waterhorse", "Speed Racer", "Horton Hears a Who".....Hubby and I are so excited that movies like these are being made. Movies for families that are good stories with good writing, great acting, wonderful scenery/special effects and NO violence, nudity, sex, profanity or "adult" situations! And they are selling tickets like crazy! Hmmmmmmm.....who'd uh thunk it?

Would love to see SweenyTodd, but daughter, guess is still a child at heart. So will wait for DVD. But told her When xfiles movie comes out, she and my son have to go with me. Hate to take hubby, he thinks Snack bar is dinner, cost a fortune.

The last time I changed my avatar it did the same thing. Then the original avatar I had looked funny. All of sudden, one day, it just changed. Can't explain it.

25 yrs ago today, I gave birth, if anyone interested, taking Son and rest of family to New Orleans, to celebrate his Birthday.

Have a great day and Happy Birthday to your son!

Here's a brilliant video from the behind the scenes guys at Conan O'Brien's show (do not eat or drink in front of the computer while watching this)

http://www.latenightunderground.com/2007/12/stir-crazy.shtml

For those who have not seen Stanley Kubrick's original film, here are some highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmn6FRgYwBQ

The Vault

I'm ignored too Jryan! Like I said, we'll have to have a so called CI board race and vote! I'm sure your daughter will be fine, I know a little about the thyroid, and my prayers are with you and your family. KR

It's amazing what medical science can do today -- thyroid problems, once properly diagnosed, are very easy to take care of these days.

Have fun in New Orleans! We live 4 hours from there and were planning to be there tonight and tomorrow, but other things got in the way. Go by Al Copeland's home and see all the lights. Also say a prayer for Al and his family, he's got cancer (Al is founder of Popeye's Fried Chicken and Copeland's restaurants.....)

Being ignored is no fun. If you sneak out, we can go party in the dining room........I hear the bar is also open, in case you're hankering for something other than wine......

Darn the conan videos wont work for me.

Happy Birthday to your son - and best wishes for your daughter.

Happy Birthday to your son and prayers for your daughter...

I hope your daughter is ok. My nephew was born with a dysfunctional throid and has been on synthroid since he was an infant. Now he is 19 and they are having a hard time regulating the synthroid. My mom had to have half of hers surgically removed because of some rare goiter. Then my aunt was diagnosed with thyroid problems in her 80's. Funny little gland, isn't it?

Hope you have a great time Jryan in NO and that all goes well for your daughter.

Hull, your sig pic on the right is just TOO funny! I'm keeping that one. Did you make it?

awww thanks Irish, I just hope he is safe and doesn't drink too much going out tonight. But lets hope momma taught him well. I will keep yall updated on daughter.

Ty, yes I made both of them. I didn't get it quite the way I wanted it but I could only work on it while my husband was out. He already called me a Bobbyaddict the other day. The Nerve!!!! So, if he saw me photoshopping pics of him he'd probably take away my computer privileges.

(Of course it's OK for him to watch all the Jaws movies, Meet the Parents, Everybody Loves Raymond,
Project Runway {can you say Heidi?} etc over and over but let me try to watch Untethered twice and I get flack for it! Hmph!!!)

I think Bobby under the mistletoe needs a kiss from poochie in your avatar......that would be a cute picture!

You don't have your own computer? I'd go crazy if I had to share... And how is it "privileges"? If the computer belongs to both of you, then you just use it when you want to. And if he tries to lock you out of it with a password, let me know, I know there's a way around that and I'll find it for you. Because taking control of something you both have equal shares in isn't right.

Oh yeah I don't get that whole double standard thing. I don't stand for that crap personally. If he can't give respect, shouldn't get any. At least in the area he's disrespecting... In this case, what you like on TV. Just because he doesn't like what you like, you don't have to bend over backwards to avoid those things. You deal with his stuff, he can deal with yours.

Sorry if I sould a bit ranty, and I certainly don't mean to offend you or be rude, but I can be very blunt when I state how I feel on some things.

Happy birthday to your son, and have a good trip. Hope you avoided the severe weather down NO way, if you went/go there this weekend. Prayers up for your daughter, captain, that everything works out alright.


spook

wow that weather came through here last night, temp went from the 70s to the 30s, winter came in like a lion, lol.

Hard to tell with the written word I know-but I was joking LOL.

Hey, does anyone know how I can put pictures in my signature? I know someone posted a tutorial on youtube about it, but I can't find that post now. Can someone tell me how?

go to my controls, and go to my signature, but you have to have a acct, like with photobucket and use the hmtl codes. like you do for the caption thread. but your putting them in the signature.

Thanks Jryan, and Judy! For caption it, I cut and paste. But I was able to update my sig with photobucket.

Welcome Cluck - I love the picture - sigh

yes, how yummy he is even when he's sad!

Happy Holidays and safe travelling for everyone that is lucky enough to be going away.

My family is all sick, me with bacterial pneumonia, my husband with a sinus infection, my son with strep, and now my 2 daughters with bad colds. We have quaranteened ourselves. I hope everyone goes to bed early, so I can watch my Bravo CI evening in peace.

I bought a gingerbread house to make as a family project. I give it 10 minutes before everyone is fighting.

He's not sad, he's just waiting for Eames to get there with the car keys, since she gets to drive.



Aw, I'm sorry your whole family is sick, HelloBobby!

I hope you have as good a Christmas as you can!


spook

My daughter-in-law told me that my son needs new dress shoes for work, so I got him a pair for Christmas. I found a pair of black leather slipons that look a lot like the ones Bobby wears on CI. I mean, these are cheap knockoffs, but they look like the real thing to me! He wears an 11 1/2, but I did go check out the size 13 while I was there! So, is it creepy that I bought my son a pair of shoes just because they look like Bobby's?

BTW, my son is 6'4" and my daughter-in-law is 5'2". My daughter told me not to tell that to anyone on the board because it would only encourage the Bobby/Alex shippers. But I know that Judy will keep an eye on Valley!