Aloha, Suz…!

CT Suz hi how’s the wind?

Aloha Suz and CTut

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hey everyone — how ya’ll doing tonight?

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Chilly and raw here. But now I’m home with Teh Kitteh snuggled up.
Gonna watch me some old Sherlock Holmes movies…

Ciao!
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T, bb, FunnyHusseinDiva and Suz!

I bet I’m the coldest of ya’ll… It’s about 38 degrees up here on the mtn. tomite…! ;-)

and nahant!

i forking love this video — its right up there in my top 10

Hi Suz. 3.5 hours of interview on Thursday, went pretty well. I really like what I’d be doing – support for some cool new software technology. Found out a former colleague from Sun works with my prospective boss, I contacted him and he put in a good word for me. They expect to get back with me in 2 weeks.

4.0 hours with a biotech on Friday. Work is something I’m well qualified to do, but not really interested in doing long term (system administration for HPC cluster used for genome sequencing).

They got back with me and let me know I don’t match. it was kind of strange, the two people that asked me technical questions said that previous applicants couldn’t answer simple questions – what does this shell script do, write code to generate the nth value of the fibonacci sequence.

I think that my prospective manager was put off because I know High Performance Computing a lot better than he does. Plus I emphasized I could work with developers to improve code, not the sys admin work.

Hey Suz, it’s hot here. AC hot. Now I see where I killed some of my plants salting the walk and driveway. The snow was so high, I didn’t know. I need more poppies!

84 here Margot. The trees are in full bloom a full month too early. What can one say?

fingers and toes still crossed for ya wmd

Oh – I won tickets to see Patty Griffin tomorrow at the Fillmore from KPIG on Friday.

is everyone as fried as i am or is it just me? dayam its only tuesday and it feels like it should be thursday at the least

I think that I answered 100 reference questions in two days — I’m fried.

Margot, aren’t you in Ohio?

And best luck on the job front, wmd.

thank goodness ce – glad to hear i’m not the only one

Really, I crawled home (well, Honda trucked) home and just spread out. Mrce is in Boston and I keep looking over to his chair. How sad…

I’m due. I should be doing an on site at another company really soon – had over an hour of phone screen 2 weeks ago. Job is a better fit than the biotech too – sys admin work isn’t bad work, but it would be doing what I did 15 years ago and I’ve got more valuable skills. Thursday’s interview is for a job that is pretty much what I’m best at and it is really cool technology, fresh out of the labs. I’ve got three former colleagues from Sun that have advocated for me.

Winning tickets was a nice bit of luck.

Warren is the man.

If you’re into good guitar players, check out Orianthi Panagaris, she’s a 25 year old from Australia and she’s great. She was slated to take over Jennifer Batten’s spot on the Michael Jackson tour before MJJ went all Tinkerbell.

Orianthi

(I chose that clip because it fits in with that slower, bluesy Mule vibe.)

But she can totally rip it, too – check out her video for “Highly Strung” a full on shredfest with Steve Vai.

It was 91 degrees here outside of DC today…reminded me of Marin in October!

Hope you’re all having a good night.

Ah…♥♥♥♥♥

Ain’t this some shit…!

Military can’t find its copy of Iraq killing video

…The U.S. military said Tuesday it can’t find its copy of a video that shows two employees of the Reuters news agency being killed by Army helicopters in 2007, after a leaked version circulated the Internet and renewed questions about the attack.

Thanks, love

i hadn’t heard of her ev — am liking what i hear on that first utube

thank you

ev the second link doesn’t work and i can’t fix it

NYT ran the leak story front page today. Is the media moving to transparency? Suin had some comments. As did CT with picture od destruction in Yemen. So much action by MIC can’t keep up they just move it around. What are they thinking?

Like I said, she’s just a great player, so she covers everything. That can be a plus if one likes variety and a downer if one wants hours and hours of a particular style. Most important of all, she seems to be a sweet person.

Hope you’re well, Suz.

Right. What they’re trying to figure out is who gave the video to wikileaks.

Strange, it works for me. And it really does shred.

of course they can’t find it — bet a lot more tapes got destroyed than the few we know about

How’s this for a female Indian Chief’s name…

Former Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller, one of the nation’s most visible American Indian leaders and one of the few women to lead a major tribe, died Tuesday after suffering from cancer and other health problems. She was 64.

What we need is more POLKA MUSIC!

ok now its working and yes she can shred

I’ve never seen a guitarist throw her hand down like she did/does when she has a few seconds. She’s good.

Amnesty International has those Yemeni pics at it’s website…!

I got to the joke thread too late. :-( This is an oldie but never moldy.

An impeccably dressed man walks into a bar with the most beautiful woman in the world on his arm and a strange little gnome on his shoulder.

The bartender says,” What’ll you have?”

“A bottle of your best champagne for my wife and I. please,” he says talking ten $100 bills from his wallet. “And I’d like to buy everyone here a drink as well.” The crowd claps and nod their gratitude.

The bartender pours the champagne and tips the bartender $100.

“Thanks, buddy. It looks like you’re doing pretty well?”

“Well, a year ago I was broke and all alone.”

“What happened?” asked the bartender.

“I found an old lamp and started cleaning it to see if I could hock it. Suddenly a genie appeared

and offered me three wishes. But why don’t you finish getting everyone their drinks and I’ll tell you the rest.”

The bartender fills the glasses of everyone at the bar and returns to his rich, new client and asks, “what did you wish for?”

“First, I asked for a billion dollars, and as you can see, I’m quite rich.”

At that point, the little gnome hops off of his shoulder and onto the bar, proceeds to knock all of the new drinks onto the floor, runs back to the rich man and jumps back onto his shoulder. The patrons start screaming.

The rich man stands and says,” I’m very sorry, everyone.Please let me make it up to you. Bartender, please refill their glasses” and gives the bartender 2 more $100 bills. The bartender figures there’s no real damage done and he did give me a nice tip, so he starts re-mixing drinks for the bar.

Then he asks, “So what was the second wish?”

“Well, I wished for the most gorgeous woman in the world, and you can see my wife here is exquisite.”

The bartender nods and says, “Yes, she is certainly a beautiful woman,” as the woman nods back.

The bartender finishes re-filling the glasses, but before he can turn around, the gnome jumps down on the bar and again runs down the bar knocking every drink to the floor, runs back and jumps up onto the rich man’s shoulder.

The bar is now in an uproar. The rich man finally can be heard above the din. “I’m so sorry, my

friends. Here is a $100 dollar bill for each of you for your patience. And please bartender, re-fill their

glasses-and here’s $200 for your trouble.”

The bartender says,”Mac, you’re a nice guy and everything. Your wife is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, and you have all the money in the world. But why do you go around with this little asshole on your shoulder?”

The man sighed, “Well, for my third wish, I asked for a 12-inch prick-and there he is…”

OK, one more Orianthi – this time channeling Avril Lavigne: According To You

And since I mentioned Jennifer Batten, here’s a little something from her, too: Blue Wind

Two outta three ain’t bad…! ;-)

meatloaf

HA!

Yes Loo Hoo, I’m in Ohio.
So sorry to be so late in answering, got on another window and lost track.

Suz, I’m completely wiped too. I can only attribute it to the weather.

Orianthi is a lot of fun Austrian..her band rocks.

Wow. I clearly have needed to check out Government Mule. Thanks for the video, Suzanne.

glad ya liked it cujo

don’t know what the hell it is but sure wish it would pass margot

Are people offended by blasphemy? because I’ve got another joke if people aren’t bothered by it.

Todd R. and Utopia never got enough credit for that record, IMO. 40 million copies sold and nobody knows Utopia was the band on the record.

And the way I heard that joke, it was a deaf leprechaun who though I wanted a foot-long pianist.

i’m not offended but i don’t speak for anyone other than me

Orianthi is a lot of fun Austrian

Australian. Ahnold and Adolf are lot of fun Austrians.

“You mean your name’s not Bruce then?”

Apologies to deaf leprechauns everywhere. Noah fence intended.

Wrong australian missed your comment but her friend are spreading joy.

what?

Many are. I happen to not be one of them.

OK… What’s the difference between Jesus and a picture of Jesus?

You only need one nail to hang the picture of Jesus.

Hey hey, no need to get steamed.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Can’t hear ya! *g*

I was pleased to figure out the punch line the first time I heard that one.

And was very surprised to have it well received by an Italian civil engineer staying at the same former Franciscan monastery as I was during a motorcycle tour of Italy in 2007.

I was certainly glad I didn’t have trouble figuring it out. I’m getting to the point where a lot of pop references just go right by me.

Hey guys – Margot – just wanted to stop back and say thanks for the clarification on Lisa’s joke thread – dunno how I misread the set up question.
I got distracted picking up and putting away ’cause the exterminator is coming in the morning and didn’t get back.
This is my landlord’s doing – always at short notice – so I’d better wind things up and go to bed. don’t wanna be still asleep when they get here.

Some of those were truly LOL. Good night, all!

Wiki has the best breakdown of the Medical legislation passed last month. Boxer sent me a proud note that Rs and Ds have been supporting healthcare for all since teddy Roosevelt. She is so losing it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Protection_and_Affordable_Care_Act

That gal picks it.

Nice hit, hoss, thanks.

She’s good.

When I say I figured out the punch line I mean they did the set up, waited for me to ask for the punch line. Instead I had figured it out. Makes me proud.

Warren Haynes, Da Mule . . nice pick Suz . . . one of my favs.

*G*

thanks larue — i figure this mixing of b/broken and when doves cry is one that even that prince fella would appreciate

Gil Scott-Heron (The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) has a new album out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiuorrXsngM

what?

Hey hey, no need to get steamed.

Can’t hear ya! *g*

You’re deafinitely showin’ a fair degree of enginuity tonight, laddie.

Some great musics, gal, . . . .*G*

You’re welcome! I love short jokes that are easy to remember.

Gil And The Revolution . . . You know this . . . we share this.

*G*

that’s smooth margot

The Revolution won’t be televised – but it’ll be available for download on iTunes. :-/

Here’s to Obama approving the killing of Americans – even show trials are now no longer necessary.

(Bonus points for those who notice our new Emmanuel Goldstein is supposedly hiding in yet another country whose resources and physical location the US covets.)

Can’t you hear me knock-knockin’?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fa4HUiFJ6c

Are you a reference librarian?

Thank you, emerson !! Well done.

Hi openhope-thanx!

He’s been in prison for the last 10 years on drug charges, I read. I really like some of the songs…

I’m looking forward to reading Lisa’s joke thread and the contributions tomorrow a.m. over coffee.
Laughter/humor is a very good thing.

Or, lend me your ears?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5IxAGxJZlc

laughter

high ho high ho
it’s off to bed i go
g’nite

Some guy threatened a Washington senator for voting for the HRC bill.
Digby did a piece on it
http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/working-themselves-into-frenzy.html

I always thought Spanky was a great showman – his stuff holds up over time easily as well as Mick’s.

(And if Jagger had been in “Our Gang” he’d still be out on the road today in shorts and a beanie trying to bang Darla…ewwwww.)

Okey-dokey and g’night!

Sweet story (youtube) of a Filipino Idol.

Good lord.

hiya Suz

Nite EV. I’m heading out, too. Nite pups.

Aloha, PPD…! Suz bowed out for the evening already…! ;-)

Aloha, emerson and EV…!