I have had really bad luck with them lately
No joking. Seems like with all the Brown Line crap, if you live north of Belmont, your arrival time to work is in the hands of the Transit Gods. Even leaving the house early does not guarantee anything.
Last night was blazing hot, as it is now too.
See, my trouble is that when it’s 40 outside, they leave the heat just as cranked as if it was 20. My skin turns to parchment and my cats begin to char around the edges. But when it’s 20, it’s juuuust right.
xpost But does the landlord set the thermostat at 60 degrees or what? I think she put the sensor outdoors and set it to go on at 15 degrees, because that’s the only time I get (way too much) heat. It’s very nice when I’m up and lounging around the house in shorts and flip-flops, sipping Mai-Tais, but at night it’s miserable.
Leave earlier to allow for delays.
What’s the problem with giving me a knob to turn? Why can’t I turn the radiator off if I want to? THIS IS HOT, DRY MADNESS.
lol at Mai-Tais
Jesse, thermostats don’t operate by OUTSIDE temp, they only regulate based on the temperature in the room where it’s located (unless there are fancy modern ones that have multiple sensors but I’m guessing no rental building goes there). Do you know where the thermo is placed in yr apartment or building?
i called in sick to work because it was too cold to get out of bed. there was fucking ICE in the glass of water i left on my bedroom window sill. there was no ice in there when i put it on the sill last night.
Hey, uh, it’s cold out there, huh?
Seriously, though, I walked four blocks this morning with frigid wind blowing directly in my face, and I thought I was going to die.
I got a new winter coat and a moustache this weekend:
I love my coat, and the Burlington Coat Factory in which it was made.
Kevin, I am seriously worried about the fact that there’s no heat in yr apt. Gotta find a solution, dude. Did you say you had space heaters? We used to put a standing propane heater in my childhood bedroom but only my parents could operate it and there was no risk of anyone being DRUNK or FUCKED UP. Fire hazard-wise, I’m not sure I’d recommend one of those for you.
Leave earlier to allow for delays.
I leave early! Earlier and earlier every day, yet I still manage to be late. Yesterday I was due at work at 4. I left the house at 3:05, and got to work at 4:20! And as most of you know, I live within earshot of the train. CTA trip planner says my commute should take between 19–25 minutes. No.
Mustache is awesome!!
You didn’t grow it for this, did you?
Jesse, thermostats don’t operate by OUTSIDE temp, they only regulate based on the temperature in the room where it’s located
I am aware of that, but the outside temp has a direct impact on the temperature of the temperature indoors. So when it’s 40, it doesn’t get cold enough inside to turn on the heat. But when it’s coooold, it comes on and never turns off. The fact that it never turns off is kind of odd: is there no heat source in the room with the thermostat?
Haha, no, some friends in Milwaukee had a moustache party. I don’t even know if they actually did it yet, I just said I would do it in solidarity and send a picture. To think that I could actually good have done good, with a moustache.
moustache vs. mustache?
Agreed—leave early does not always allow for the kinds of delays you encounter. Sometimes it’s no problem, or it’s just a little late. Sometimes the trains stack up 10 deep, and you sit there and wait in line for 20, 30 minutes. I’m worried that calling in to work with the “I’m stuck on the train” excuse is going to wear thin soon.
I think gmail chat has been blocked at my work. Probably for the best.
No, you just have to sign on. It doesn’t automatically sign you into chat anymore. Which is definitely for the best.
Jesse, that’s exactly the question you should be asking. :) As I said before: our thermo was in the furnace room, which was lined with fire-proof bricks and basically an air-tight seal so no fresh air got in and the room temp went up quickly and stayed there, keeping our heat off around the clock. We started propping the door open with a broomhandle, which was against fire code but the only way.
laurel, i’m going to home depot this afternoon for space heater. it won’t be propane because i’d be worried about blowing myself up. my shopping list consists of big assed space heater and christmas lights for the living room since i broke the overhead light. the pull chaing broke off inside the fixture and i haven’t had the patience to try to turn off the electricity and fiddle with the wires yet.
is there no heat source in the room with the thermostat?
I’m guessing, basement.
I found it odd that such an old woman would be so reluctant to turn the heat on. Aren’t old women supposed to be cold all the time?
Otto — I feel for you, I do. I lived without heat last winter for about three months. I had three space heaters going all the time, and hundred dollar electric bills.
it’s just gonna be a pain in the balls getting this thing home on the bus. but whatevs, it will be better than shivering on my couch or dragging my comforter with me all over my place. i need a superwarm blanket or afghan too, the fleece blanket i’m using in the living room just isn’t cutting it.
lol at this ad
That’s a pretty sweet tat you got there, tough guy.
I asked her about the heat and she said it was on. Apparently she was right, but it’s just weird heat. I hope it stays tropical in here as I can always open a window.
I’m sure Jeff is somewhere out there grumbling about how we’re talking about the weather.
Hey Amanda!
I was suspiscious of the mango splitter when I saw it in the store, but this email from Cook’s Illus. changed my mind:
Mango Splitter:
The OXO Mango Splitter is one of those rare kitchen gadgets that actually works. Try as we might, we couldn’t round up a mango that it couldn’t handle, and the mango splitter never left extra fruit on the pit by overestimating the pit’s size. It’s especially useful if you’re making our Curried Fruit Chutney to accompany a curry.
$11.95, www.cooking.com, item#411725
Ooh! Interesting. But what can that thing do that a knife can’t do? That’s how I cut a mango anyway, by cutting two large slabs and then trimming/gnawing the rest.
I like the mustache, Jordan. It’s cute.
I think the point is that it is curved to fit the pit, and it only takes one pass to remove the fruit.
Thanks Amanda.
(just so we’re clear, I lack mustache commitment and shaved it off soon after taking that picture, so now I look like I’m 12)
My boss is out all week and it’s not helping my motivation.
Groovy!
I guess that’s a neat invention, but I would be just as happy with a knife. Also, I can sharpen a knife but I can’t sharpen that thing.It would be handy for fruit stand ladies, though.
I am not happy with a knife and a mango. Mangoes are difficult for me, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
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Jesse has a better nose.
It’s the Georgia O’Keefe of kitchen gadgets... I use Amanda’s knife n’ gnaw method.
Jordan, I was going to tell you to keep the ‘stache because it’s very handsome but I see you have already ruined everything. NICE ONE.
Whoa—who is that first guy? I thought it was Jesse for a second.
First guy = Keith Harris, a freelance music writer from Philadelphia who contributes to the Reader occasionally.
(Although I agree that Jesse is hotter.)
Also — hi Chris!!
TOTALLY OFF TOPIC:
I forgot to mention that I saw Rocky for the first time this weekend and I have two comments:
1) I admit it, Rocky is appealing.
2) But Adrian! She was supposed to be a loser? Put her in 2006 and she’s the most popular girl in art school. She was ADORABLE.
This photo does not do her costume design justice.
That concludes my review of Rocky
Haha. I guess she was a loser in tough guy-Philly, because there weren’t any emo dudes to appreciate her.
I saw Aguirre (really liked it but I kept getting distracted, also I expected Kinski to be more overtly nuts) and Before Sunrise (pretty much what I expected but I was into it) over the weekend.
I mean, I thoroughly understand the circumstances that would cause her to be a “loser” at the time of the movie and the circumstances that would cause her to be considered “super cute” now, I guess I was just surprised at how much I enjoyed the movie.
Amanda, me too!!! I’m always telling people how I just saw both Rocky and Jaws a few years ago and loved both! You are totally right about everything except that the weirdest/worst part of Adrian’s being a “loser” was that she seemed to lack any processing or communication skills whatsoever. I’m talking, on a mentally handicapped level. Worrisome.
In which sequel did Rocky start smacking her around? Or am I making that up?
I just rearranged our netflix queue b/c it’s exam time, baby, and I get to exercise dominion over our leisure time:
I, Claudius: Disc 1
The Wicker Man
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Ravenous
Some Like It Hot
The Apartment
The Sentinel
Black Sunday
Eaten Alive
History Channel: War of 1812: Disc 1
I haven’t seen Jaws yet, but I remember enjoying Rocky as well. I watched it for a college sociology class. We had to write a paper about “heroes.” It was kind of dumb, but it was Sociology 101.
So the themes for Jenny’s Netflix queue = cannibalism and Billy Wilder?
Being back at work after a fun weekend with old friends is a dud.
Coming back from said weekend to a cold apartment that doesn’t want to heat up is also a dud.
People in Tennessee are some of the worst drivers I have ever seen, or maybe they’re just all drunk.
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen Rocky or Jaws in non-edited-for-TV versions.
I wore flannel-lined Carhartts today and was very comfortable on the way to work, but now I am experiencing a bit of overheating.
I am starting to agitate for TT early this week. Thoughts?
xp—And pagan sexytimes.
Pretty much.
Exam time is like being eaten alive by Billy Wilder during a historical reenactment of a pagan ritual, so it all makes sense.
I can only hang out on Thursday, so unless we go out on Thursday, I will not be there.
Anyone going to see the FFs tonight?
Jaws is such a great movie. Robert Shaw especially, but even Dreyfus is good.
Needless to say, I must decline to participate in FFs and TT. I have my first exam on Friday. It should be easy, but I’m not going to tempt fate by going in with a hangover. Even if I have been studying while drinking coffee and amaretto for the past week.
xpost—I love Jaws.
Also who needs FREE tickets for the C4N4ST4 show on Friday?
In which sequel did Rocky start smacking her around? Or am I making that up?
hm. Maybe you’re thinking of The Godfather?
He’s a rough-and-tumble working-class dude — it’s bound to happen.
Yeah, Jaws is great. I think I’ve only seen it on tv though, I should really remedy that.
Queue:
Jay-Z: Fade to Black
Reality Bites
Idlewild
Burden of Dreams
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bottle Rocket
Oleanna
Barry Lyndon
The Thin Man
Harvey Birdman: Vol. 2: Disc 1
Harvey Birdman: Vol. 2: Disc 2
Freaks & Geeks: Disc 1
xpost to Kenan: You know, I might be. I just have this picture in my head of Talia Shire with a black eye.
I will be at the show tonight! ha ha
I am also up for TT this week.
LUNCHTIME!!!
I can only hang out on Thursday, so unless we go out on Thursday, I will not be there.
Oooh sorry, I just meant early planning, not an early event.
I am at about 50/50 on going to the EB tonight.
Wait, Monday show = free, right?
have a good show tonight, dudes. say ‘hi’ to maxy for me if he ends up going
i wish you the best of shows and offer my apologies for not being able to make it tonight. there’s teaching (ie work) to be done. boo to weird schedules.
LOL
I am planning on going to the FFs show! what time?
Where did you find that?
It was on Idolator.
Oh man, I was really close to spitting water all over my desk there. Thx Hugo.
“Money Mark remix”
Horseshoe, the Bottle website sez the show starts at 9:30. FFs play second, so I’ll prob get there around 10.
“Money Mark remix”
I liked that, too. I haven’t thought of that guy in years.
Yes, Dan, c’est FREE.
It’s Fn cold up at my desk. Someone needs to invent more hot drinks for me.
The high for Thursday is supposed to be 20. That would be a nice day to not have to wait for the bus and then walk.
There’s some kind of malfunctioning equipment near my office this morning. The room smells nauseatingly like burning tires.
It’s a good thing free donut/muffin/bagel day only comes once per month at work or else I’d be fat like Joe.
There’s some kind of malfunctioning equipment near my office this morning.
We keep hearing a loud, deep rumbling, like the El, except we’re on the 19th floor. It’s kind of alarming.
It’s Godzilla.
I think only the general shape of my face and the face I am making in that picture make me look like either David S. or the other guy.
In a developing story: IT’S HOT IN HERE. The sun is beating on the kitchen and living room, creating a strong greenhouse effect. I have opened windows and am not wearing much of anything.
Grousing kills thread.
I’m getting nothing done today. But I have a meeting in a minute, and that will feel like something.
2x getting nothing done
3x. I’ve got a meeting from 4—6 that’ll kill the rest of the day.
Jordan, I heard tale of a $30,000 custom drum kit that was installed in the studio my friend works at in Nashville. I wouldn’t even know where to begin with something like that.
Was it made from the wood of a one-of-a-kind cancer-curing rainforest tree or something?
I’m not sure. If I remember right he said titanium figured prominently in the design of the thing. Also, all the parts down to the smallest fittings were US-made, which probably jacked up the price a lot. I guess most custom makers will do the shells and rims and such themselves, but get the hardware pieces from overseas or something akin to that.
4x, though I’m not at work yet. But still I have a stack of laundry that is literally as tall as me and I could be applying for jobs.
And I have something in my apartment that has been a source of shame for me....a wardrobe box that I have been putting all my trash in since Courtney left. It is all paper trash, nothing rotting, mind you.
Jordan — do you have the whole Clipse record now?
Oh man, my friend bought that CD for the trip this weekend. He got the rental car, so I probably heard it at least 10 times.
I don’t understand what all the hype surrounding it is all about. It has some good beats and there were one or two good overall tracks. But I gotta say it’s overrated, and they’re probably selling all the coke they rap about to internet record reviewers.
Yeah, I don’t really listen to much rap on the album level, but people talk so much about the Clipse I figured I had to hear it. And it’s like Metacritic’s 3rd-best reviewed record of the year (although that will probably go down once more reviews come in).
I might have just heard it too many times in too short a time frame, too.
Funny side story: My roomate M@tt (also at the wedding as he was standing in it) had never heard of the Clipse. His quote — “what is that, some new mp3 player?”
I’ve never heard of them outside of the Internet.
Jordan — do you have the whole Clipse record now?
— jaymc (jmcunnin...), December 4th, 2006. (jaymc) (later) (link)
i do
Hey. The other two bands tonight are awesome too, though somewhat more “punk” than us, if you need more incentive to come out 2nite.
I like Clipse.
The Clipse record is pretty great, but it bums me out sometimes. I can’t say exactly why. Well, maybe I can. It’s viciously angry in a lot of places, and the life of a drug dealer does not sound like the happiest. That said, I keep coming back to it.
Their fine bitches, stripper bitches, and college ho’s all like the dirty money (dirty money).
I like the Clipse album because it is loud and obnoxious, like rap is supposed to be.
WEP WEP
What it do, what it do?