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sure are a lot of former north carolinians on the chilx threads.

― chicago kevin has a lust for bacon (chicago kevin), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:33 (seventeen years ago) link

hmmm, what's the significance of you choosing the demons over the deacons jenny?

― chicago kevin has a lust for bacon (chicago kevin), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:33 (seventeen years ago) link

IT'S AN INVASION

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:34 (seventeen years ago) link

yeah, not really a fan of winston-salem. i had brothers go to guilford and unc-g though.

― stingy (stingewell), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:34 (seventeen years ago) link

did any of you go see lindstrom last week?

― stingy (stingewell), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:37 (seventeen years ago) link

hmmm, what's the significance of you choosing the demons over the deacons jenny?

You know, I had my acceptances in hand and was down to the wire, decision-making time, and was visiting my family in Delaware and there was a DP/Wake bball game on TV and I knew that my mind was pretty made up when I found myself really, really pulling for DP to win because I had this idea that the outcome of that game would be determinative in my choice. They won. Here I am.

Also I hate organized religion and love Satan.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:41 (seventeen years ago) link

who recommends spending one day of yr life in Springfield to see the Lincoln stuff?

― Dr Morbius (Dr Morbius), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:42 (seventeen years ago) link

the springfield chamber of commerce?

― chicago kevin has a lust for bacon (chicago kevin), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:43 (seventeen years ago) link

I do! You could even do two. But more than that is asking for it.

The Lincoln Museum is great. The Library is not as exciting. I also recommend visiting his tomb and while you're at it, check out the Museum of Funeral Customs. Both capital buildings are neat, as is the Illinois State Museum.

Just MAKE SURE you are going on a couple of days when everything is open. Also, bring a car.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:51 (seventeen years ago) link

Here are pictures of when Jeff and I went to Springfield last year.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 17:58 (seventeen years ago) link

boobies!

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:02 (seventeen years ago) link

Speaking of the south, I'm having collards, corn bread, and black coffee for lunch.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:05 (seventeen years ago) link

(bonus points for naming "hack the Gibson" reference -- I bet... jaymc gets it)

I don't know what that is.

I was at my department's potluck brunch for the last hour. As usual, I dominated conversation because copy editors are not, by and large, a talkative bunch.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:07 (seventeen years ago) link

Also, bring a car.

well, can't -- I've never driven; so it'll be one day, next summer I hope. Thanks.

― Dr Morbius (Dr Morbius), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:09 (seventeen years ago) link

We didn't bring a car, either. It only really became a problem on the third night when we ran out of eating options. Most everything in walking distance from downtown closes at like, four, and all the recommended restaurants were out in the stripmall wasteland. Also, the tomb/funeral museum is a little far out but we took a cab there and walked back and it was just fine.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:12 (seventeen years ago) link

the snow is gorgeous today. I wish I could go skiing.

― horseshoe (horseshoe), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

One for the spreadsheet: I hate skiing. I hate snowboarding more, if that's even possible.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:27 (seventeen years ago) link

I've never done either.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:28 (seventeen years ago) link

I love skiing, but I love waterskiing even more.

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:30 (seventeen years ago) link

I also hate waterskiing, or as I think of it, "Sport of 1000 Horrible Wedgies." Anything that requires grace/balance is right out for me.

I am a good swimmer, though. I am okay walking, too. Mostly.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:32 (seventeen years ago) link

I know what you're getting for your birthday.

http://www.haddusa.com/images/media/walking.jpg

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:34 (seventeen years ago) link

I've never even had the opportunity to ski, water or otherwise. You guys must be rich. [/contentious statement meant to incite discussion to keep me entertained this afternoon]

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:34 (seventeen years ago) link

I tried both kinds of skiing once as a kid, neither was a success.

― JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:36 (seventeen years ago) link

The last time I went snowboarding was when I lived in northern CA and worked as a housekeeper at a ski resort - thus free lift ticket/rentals. I cannot remember the last time I went water skiing... high school, maybe? However, compared to most people, I am indeed rich.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:37 (seventeen years ago) link

my parents financed most of the skiing I've ever done, when I was in grade + high school. but it's not impossibly expensive to go skiing outside of Buffalo, NY, let me tell you. it's not like I've ever been to Aspen.

― horseshoe (horseshoe), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:37 (seventeen years ago) link

I've even been to Aspen! But not to ski. Probably to do something hippy-related like see a jam band or buy pot.

― Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:40 (seventeen years ago) link

However, compared to most people, I am indeed rich.

OK you.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:42 (seventeen years ago) link

hack the gibson is from Hackers

i kind of love that movie even though its horrible.

― t0dd swiss (immobilisme), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:42 (seventeen years ago) link

I think Kr likes Hackers.

Btw, I watched After Hours yesterday and thought it was fantastic.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:46 (seventeen years ago) link

I LOVE HACKERS. I WILL WATCH IT ALL THIS TIMES OVER AND OVER.

― Laurel (Laurel), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:46 (seventeen years ago) link

It still doesn't get me any closer to understanding whether Nick says "coincidence" or "predicament," though, because the movie is a predicament full of coincidences. Maybe he says one in verse one and the other in verse two. Maybe I will have to come to the next FFs show to find out.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:47 (seventeen years ago) link

yeah, Hackers is pretty hard not to love.

― horseshoe (horseshoe), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:48 (seventeen years ago) link

CONFESSION

I've never seen Hackers!

― JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:49 (seventeen years ago) link

Lunch = meatloaf sandwich!

― JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:49 (seventeen years ago) link

That's why I thought John might get it, because it's from a random stupid movie.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:51 (seventeen years ago) link

no wai you guys, Sneakers is the only way to go

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:52 (seventeen years ago) link

OTM, Sneakerz rules.

― JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:52 (seventeen years ago) link

Yeah, I've never seen Hackers either. Not to be snooty or whatever, but I haven't really seen a whole lot of "random stupid movie[s]."

Sneakers is cool. I think Stephen Tobolowsky (whom Sarah's mom once dated? is that right?) is in it.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:54 (seventeen years ago) link

I recently rewatched Sneakers and it was less mindblowingly clever than when I was 15 or whatever, but it is still very charming though dated.

― horseshoe (horseshoe), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:55 (seventeen years ago) link

Sarah's Mom dated Needle-Nose Ned? Ned the Head?

That's HUGE!

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:56 (seventeen years ago) link

also I have totally seen a whole lot of random stupid movies.

― horseshoe (horseshoe), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:57 (seventeen years ago) link

Sarah's mom was on the high school debate team with Stephen Tobolowsky, who was also in the episodes of Deadwood we watched yesterday. He's everywhere!

I say "coincidence," but maybe I should start saying predicament in the second verse. Those lyrics aren't exactly an in-depth examination of the film, though.

― n/a (n/a), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

Actually, they were debate partners, IIRC.

― n/a (n/a), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

I haven't really seen a whole lot of "random stupid movie[s]

Hmmmm... maybe I should take a look at your spreadsheet just to make sure.

― danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

Sarah's Mom dated Needle-Nose Ned? Ned the Head?

Also Sammy Jankis.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

Hmmmm... maybe I should take a look at your spreadsheet just to make sure.

I can send it to you. It's at home.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:59 (seventeen years ago) link

Nick's right, he's a very well-employed character actor.

― there to preserve disorder (kenan), Monday, 12 February 2007 18:59 (seventeen years ago) link

http://media.movieweb.com/galleries/3025/posters/poster1_full.jpg

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 19:00 (seventeen years ago) link

I want to see that:

Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party is a 2005 documentary about Stephen Tobolowsky in which he tells stories from his life. The actor, who is usually in a supporting role, takes center stage in the 87-minute Birthday Party and single handedly captivates and entertains the audience.

― jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 12 February 2007 19:01 (seventeen years ago) link

Whoah! What is that movie? xpost

I really don't feel like working. Or doing anything.

― n/a (n/a), Monday, 12 February 2007 19:01 (seventeen years ago) link

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