It's a-snowin' & it's a-blowin'. 
I'm going to go put my chains on & go play in the snow.
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There are four mourning doves on my railing. Heads sunk to breast, beady black eyes casing the joint...shady feathered characters I tell ya.
I think they want in. Oh no, not gonna happen. I saw The Birds so I'm wise to their avian wiles. *holds...
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I'm going to go put my chains on & go play in the snow.
{update}
There are four mourning doves on my railing. Heads sunk to breast, beady black eyes casing the joint...shady feathered characters I tell ya.
I think they want in. Oh no, not gonna happen. I saw The Birds so I'm wise to their avian wiles. *holds...
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oninotaki:
hahahaha fucking birds
_sarah_:
Poor birdies. I put some extra food out today since most of the feeders and such are covered in snow.
SYH's Not-So-Patented Five Step Virus Removal Program
1. Go to fridge.
2. Grab Beer.
3. Open Beer.
4. Drink Beer.
5. Repeat.
That said, I'm almost to Step 5 again.
{update}
For those of you not-in-the-know, Vitamin R (beer) is for colds, Vitamin L (hard liquor) is for the flu, and Vitamin Q (NyQuil) for both because it comes in Green Death Flavor.
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1. Go to fridge.
2. Grab Beer.
3. Open Beer.
4. Drink Beer.
5. Repeat.
That said, I'm almost to Step 5 again.
{update}
For those of you not-in-the-know, Vitamin R (beer) is for colds, Vitamin L (hard liquor) is for the flu, and Vitamin Q (NyQuil) for both because it comes in Green Death Flavor.
That...
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_sarah_:
Then the orange juice has a placebo effect. 
It makes me feel better because I love it. Mmm... orange juice.
It's impossible for me to OD on it. I have a slight allergy to citrus, so I get itchy long before I get to the Vitamin C danger point. Um, yay?
They were debating chicken noodle soup for a while too, and I believe the consensus was, "Well, it has a lot of nutrients, so it's not like it's really BAD for them... let them eat it. If anything, they'll psych themselves into thinking they're feeling better."
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It makes me feel better because I love it. Mmm... orange juice.
It's impossible for me to OD on it. I have a slight allergy to citrus, so I get itchy long before I get to the Vitamin C danger point. Um, yay?
They were debating chicken noodle soup for a while too, and I believe the consensus was, "Well, it has a lot of nutrients, so it's not like it's really BAD for them... let them eat it. If anything, they'll psych themselves into thinking they're feeling better."
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keila:
I am aware of the history of the rail system. The problem is that the system is not user friendly which would be one way to fix it and yes it would cost time and money ( which the city has if they could handle it correctly). If they cleaned up the system and marketed its use then they would help build their reputation. My point was not that we should drop everything an pursue this, I was simply making the point at how little we value certain amenities.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. 
Yesterday I received a lovely present from one of Mister Rhinovirus's many cousins. Since this particular cousin is a dirt-poor virus, he decided the best gift was himself, thus I start my 26th year with a head cold.
If you'll excuse me, I have to feed this unwanted guest. After all, Feed a cold, starve a fever. Or is...
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Yesterday I received a lovely present from one of Mister Rhinovirus's many cousins. Since this particular cousin is a dirt-poor virus, he decided the best gift was himself, thus I start my 26th year with a head cold.
If you'll excuse me, I have to feed this unwanted guest. After all, Feed a cold, starve a fever. Or is...
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_sarah_:
Oh, I'm not saying it's a lot. Hell, I remember 8-10 being the daily forecast. THAT'S why I'm happy. *bounce* I'm sick of this piddly 2-4 inches nonsense. I want to be blanketed.
30 inches would be awesome.
*bounce* I'm sick of this piddly 2-4 inches nonsense. I want to be blanketed.
30 inches would be awesome.
_sarah_:
I didn't say it would be a good thing for the state. I simply said it would be awesome.
Marquette used to get 18-20 inches sometimes, but we were prepared for it. I still buy way too many groceries. Anyway, you're right. It would shut down the lower peninsula.
I used to love visiting Houghton. They had these metal structures over main streets, meant to be a "roof" of sorts so that the main roads along the hillsides stayed reasonably clear. For everyone in neighborhoods on the high hills, they had parking lots at the bottom of the hills and then ropes tied to utility poles so you could pull yourself up as you walked. I wasn't a fan (pain in the ass), but it was a great idea. Most cars couldn't get up the incline when it was snowy/icy.
It amazes me that humans have learned to adapt to cold climates instead of simply moving south. I often wonder what made people stay, even going back to the natives. Instead of getting the hell out when the snow started flying, they learned to build better shelters and store food. Even now, we have doors on the second or third floor of a house, extra insulation, salt/plow trucks, furnaces, etc. It's interesting to me.
Marquette used to get 18-20 inches sometimes, but we were prepared for it. I still buy way too many groceries. Anyway, you're right. It would shut down the lower peninsula.
I used to love visiting Houghton. They had these metal structures over main streets, meant to be a "roof" of sorts so that the main roads along the hillsides stayed reasonably clear. For everyone in neighborhoods on the high hills, they had parking lots at the bottom of the hills and then ropes tied to utility poles so you could pull yourself up as you walked. I wasn't a fan (pain in the ass), but it was a great idea. Most cars couldn't get up the incline when it was snowy/icy.
It amazes me that humans have learned to adapt to cold climates instead of simply moving south. I often wonder what made people stay, even going back to the natives. Instead of getting the hell out when the snow started flying, they learned to build better shelters and store food. Even now, we have doors on the second or third floor of a house, extra insulation, salt/plow trucks, furnaces, etc. It's interesting to me.
It's rather chilly tonight.
Therefore, I have declared tonight SYH Watches & Listens to His New Foamy DVD & CD Entertainment Extravaganza.
Much fun will be had.
Oh, and I'll be dining on nuked BBQ ham sammiches. Mmm...BBQ ham sammiches...
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In the spirit of ham sammiches & beer, tonight I discovered a cache of Annette Hanshaw MP3s. Ahh...sweet '20s jazz singers...
Therefore, I have declared tonight SYH Watches & Listens to His New Foamy DVD & CD Entertainment Extravaganza.
Much fun will be had.
Oh, and I'll be dining on nuked BBQ ham sammiches. Mmm...BBQ ham sammiches...
{update}
In the spirit of ham sammiches & beer, tonight I discovered a cache of Annette Hanshaw MP3s. Ahh...sweet '20s jazz singers...
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emojulie:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YA BIG STUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
porcelainheart:
hey there, happy birthday.
First it rained all the snow away, now it's snowing the rain away.
This is one screwy January.
In other news, tonight I'm making lentil soup. Since this is the first time I've made it, I've called in a special guinea pig to "test the waters", so to speak.
I must say, it smells delicious.
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The guinea pig has declared the soup...
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This is one screwy January.
In other news, tonight I'm making lentil soup. Since this is the first time I've made it, I've called in a special guinea pig to "test the waters", so to speak.
I must say, it smells delicious.
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The guinea pig has declared the soup...
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unique3:
"dust in the wind...all we are is dust in the wiiiiind."
evanx:
So...how'd the soup turn out?
Today I received a lovely package from Amazon.
I didn't order anything...
Well, what do you know. EvanX & MistressMissy purchased for little ol' me Young Frankenstein and Happy Hour by King Missile.
Thanks you two!
So in honor of my latest CD, I will now attempt karaoke to that most well-known of King Missile's arias, "Detachable Penis".
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I didn't order anything...
Well, what do you know. EvanX & MistressMissy purchased for little ol' me Young Frankenstein
and Happy Hour by King Missile.
Thanks you two!
So in honor of my latest CD, I will now attempt karaoke to that most well-known of King Missile's arias, "Detachable Penis".
Won't you lend me a...
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stiles:
Hey, as long as I don't have to take the damn thing out for six years, I'll be happy, you know?
pebbles:
LOL you did a damn good job
So here I sit, listening to Time Flies.. The Best of Huey Lewis & the News.
Why?
Because I can, that's why.
Why?
Because I can, that's why.
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micah:
Until the 80's music police come out of retirement to stop you!
pebbles:
Doing things because you can is the best.
In keeping with "SYH Has a Thing for Musicals Lately", I will now belt out (ever-so-amazing-off-key) both parts of "Tonight" from West Side Story.
Sorcha will be rolling her eyes throughout. I am so awesome.
MARIA:
Only you,
You're the only thing I'll see
Forever.
In my thoughts, in my words
And in everything I do,
Nothing else but you,
Ever.
TONY:
And there's...
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Sorcha will be rolling her eyes throughout. I am so awesome.
MARIA:
Only you,
You're the only thing I'll see
Forever.
In my thoughts, in my words
And in everything I do,
Nothing else but you,
Ever.
TONY:
And there's...
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evanx:
And thank god for that! 
cigarette:
You have no idea of on how many levels you are my hero.
Interesting...
*phone rings*
Hello?
"Hello, is the lady of the house there?"
There is no lady of the house.
{silence from both parties}
"Hello, is the lady of the house there?"
Well, in the preceding thirty seconds, she still hasn't walked through the door. Perhaps you can help me find her.
"Hello, is the lady of the house there?"
Well, if she were, she'd have...
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*phone rings*
Hello?
"Hello, is the lady of the house there?"
There is no lady of the house.
{silence from both parties}
"Hello, is the lady of the house there?"
Well, in the preceding thirty seconds, she still hasn't walked through the door. Perhaps you can help me find her.
"Hello, is the lady of the house there?"
Well, if she were, she'd have...
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warchild:
Yeah VNV is talking about coming thru town again sometime in Feb. doing a whole DJ spinning thing, not a big concert thing. /shrug
mistressmissy:
Evan's internet has stopped working. he would like for me to tell you that he said, in reply to your birthday present comment..."oh shit. i got you an evening with richard marx! doh!"
Quite an interesting start to the new year--40 & raining.
That said, myself, MrNiceGuy & several of his friends, Oninotaki, Affinity, Sorcha, Panzermensch, mariothemonkey, and pebbles rang in 2005 in the Greater Upper Lower Peninsula. Much fun was had. Even squeezed in a four-hour game of Life between the Chinese food from Alpena, Mushroom, and DDR.
I'm off to bed...
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That said, myself, MrNiceGuy & several of his friends, Oninotaki, Affinity, Sorcha, Panzermensch, mariothemonkey, and pebbles rang in 2005 in the Greater Upper Lower Peninsula. Much fun was had.
Even squeezed in a four-hour game of Life between the Chinese food from Alpena, Mushroom, and DDR.
I'm off to bed...
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_sarah_:
You, my dear, are about as predictable as Michigan weather. 
Speaking of Michigan, I didn't get a chance to take my car in today. It's going to the doctor tomorrow.
Speaking of Michigan, I didn't get a chance to take my car in today. It's going to the doctor tomorrow.
keila:
Oh yeah the 50 cat's slipped my mind
Tomorrow afternoon begins the trek to the GULP with Sorcha & Panzermensch. Much fun will be had by all.
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lastbadger:
Rock that shit out for me Man, Somebodies gotta get those folk a' shakin!
pebbles:
It was really nice meeting you as well.
Lousy washing machines whose spin cycle fails in the middle of my laundry...
*grumbles & wrings*
That dryer had better work properly.
*more grumbling & wringing*
*grumbles & wrings*
That dryer had better work properly.
*more grumbling & wringing*
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mistressmissy:
dude please do not con my boyfriend out of 1000 dollars
he already owes 3000 for a tv
he already owes 3000 for a tv
_sarah_:
It's the first one I've ever written. It was overly-cheesy in order to make the rhyme scheme fit. Don't be frightened. I was just having fun.