Darryl Hannah
 

Who else could play these two roles as well as she?:

http://www.absolute-fantasy-art.com/movies/mermaid2.jpg

http://scribble.com/uwi/br/brfaq/pris.jpg

Thurgreed(those shattering televisions in Splash -- not special effects)Marshall

Creepy People
 

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

Banging Penske? Even his more outre socks don't swing that way.

'Tis the Season
 

Originally posted by Shape Shifter

"Tumescence" is more apropos, used among other places in the Denzel flick "Virtuousity"

We're all next on Paigow's ignore list
 

Originally posted by bilmore

I've noticed a positive correllation between age and both composure and impulse control. Apparent IQ too, which is why sophisticated tests adjust for age.

Physically, I've noticed a positive correlation between age and the speed with which cardio condition worsens without exercise and the time it takes to improve.

Tales from the jungle
 

It's funny, but I can only see you as a combination of these two things:

http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/...Wild%20Ass.jpg http://images.fairmarket.co.uk/image...mages/lips.jpg

TM

Book Lovers' Poll
 

I saw something similar in a national event ten years ago. Our opponents were using a convention called "Albert Two Clubs" (which sounds like the nickname of a made guy from Jersey), but they quickly reached the right grand slam bid. We were minus on that board b/c most of the other partnerships didn't bid it correctly (most of the bids split between 6NT and 7H).

Under our opponents' system, the initial response under four spades was completely artificial (except for one natural bid, which I think might have been three clubs), showing specific point ranges and major suit distributions. It was an alertable bid, at least at the time. I have no idea now.

Hell, I'm not even sure I can play spades anymore.

CDF (former ACBL member)

Halle does Horror
 

New Halle preview for "Gothika"Link

CAT-sup and Need Help
 

I have been super busy these past few days and playing catch-up each late night without the opportunity to reply.

1. FUCK YOU Fugee -- I do not live in Wisconsin or have a cat infestation. I have overwhelming pussy. Short-hair. Speak into my dictaphone.

2. I need FB help. My step-uncle died yesterday. He was way cool. Loved riding the motorbikes and such. Let's just say that he and my aunt would send an x-mas card each year with a pic of them in leather at bike week. I don't do death well. OKay, I have trouble, um, feeling. I don't handle emotion well. I want to do something cool to honor him. Anyone know of a motorcycle ride I can sponsor in his honor? Something for kids or cancer or the heart association or something? No fucking jokes, please.


3. Hey Gwinky, do the chick hockey sweaters come with fight straps?



T(the last dude on QE has nothing on my "to self" mumbling)F

edit: Who needs fake ID? I got into bars at 14 and always dated dudes old enough to buy. Besides, we could cross the border and drink at 19 in the legal way -- not as much fun but much cheaper when you could get a Loonie for like $0.50 American.

CAT-sup and Need Help
 

I'm sorry about your step-uncle.

http://www.timeforlife.org/fundraising_ride.html
http://www.americanmotor.com/events.cfm

CAT-sup and Need Help
 

much-oh grassy-ass.

And thanks. I appreciate your help.

I will try them both.

I was kinda freaked when I was on a conference call and the receptionist came into my office and mouthed "your dad is holding....somebody died." True to my profession, I called him back later and said "this is a $50mil deal Dad, priorities you know." It wasn't sudden...but then again, it was.

It sucks is all I can say.


And, it would seem, I am 14% lazy. It informs me I am "not lazy enough to need help with a depanting. But that's cool."


people lazier than you (98%)
people just as lazy as you (0%)
people less lazy than you (1%)




Clearly I need to work on my slacking off.

FB Bridge Club
 

I have new crushes on str8 and Flinty, and a renewed crush on Chevy. Not that I've ever played at such a lofty level, but I do love to play. The SFC and I mostly play when we're with family, since none of our friends play. If any of you are ever in Stumptown, let me know and we'll break out the card table.

tm

Completely unrelated NB: Gordon Jump = Mormon.

7 bucks and a pack of smokes
 

I'm premium work? Wow, Fringey... I don't know what to say. I never thought you'd give me credit.

Goofy Post of the Day
 

I not only called you a bus. I offered to throw myself under you. If you're going to make obscure references to private conversations, you really should make the effort to misdirect the crowd, nutknuckle.

Tax(beep, beep)wonk

You can be the President; I'd rather be the Pope.
 

Oh man, you owe the whole fucking board a drink after that one, Sparky.

(Wish I could be) Lazy Test
 

If I were a trust fund baby, I would definitely not be a GA. I'd spend my time shopping, reading and writing checks to charities.

Because I may be the wealthiest person in the Fugee dynasty since they got off the boat, there is no trust fund in my future and I am only 50% lazy. Sigh.

Also, the book I would most like to see published would be authored by Fugee and have an Oprah's Pick cover blurb (not because I like Oprah but I'd want the sales). Alas, I am too lazy to sit down and write it.

Flinty is a doofus
 

str8

Hey, no argument from me, I am a doofus. In fact, I aspire someday to be a geek, and god willing, move out of my parents' garage and kiss a real live woman too.

your ever hopeful pal,

Flinty

Mystery Lovers' Hibernation Recommendation
 

Have you read Diane Mott Davidson (caterer protagonist, recipes included; the "lightest" of all the books), Jonathan Kellerman, Faye Kellerman, Sara Paretsky (I look forward to new books by all of them), Patricia Cornwell (but only the Kay Scarpetta ones, the rest stink)?

I'm partial to a group of non-Grisham legal thriller writers: Robert K. Tanenbaum (Manhattan ADA), Perri O'Shaughnessy (Tahoe sole practitioner), William Bernhardt (Okla. sole practitioner), Lisa Scottoline (all female firm), and Steve Martini (CA defense lawyer).

These writers all have a core group of characters that flow through the series.

None of these books will ever be described as great literature but the authors can tell a good story and they are good for hibernation.

Speaking of literature, the dead author from whom I would like to see a new book (hoping his estate finds a hidden mss.)** is the great Canadian author, Robertson Davies. If you've never read any of his work, I highly recommend it. "Leaven of Malice" is my favorite but they are all good.

**An Amazon search indicates the posthumous publication of volumes of his letters as well as other earlier books I've not yet read. Oh joy!

Book Lovers' Poll
 

Given the relative complexity/density of Sayers Dunnett etc. I can't think of anything historical fiction-y or mystery. However, if you are willing to branch out a little into semi-fantasy (or whatever genre it is; I don't recall anyone really having a lot of superpowers or anything) the George RR Martin books are long and fairly complex. It starts with A Game of Thrones and there are three books out with another that is supposed to be released sometime next year. Julian May's Galactic Milieu trilogy is dense (in a good way) also. It starts with Jack the Bodiless. I'd summarize the plots but it's been a while so it'd probably be more useful for you to look on Amazon if you are interested.

There are some cute mystery series but they tend to be ones that you can read in one sitting -- Karen Kijewski's Kat series; Julie Smith's series set in New Orleans. Definitely much fluffier than Dunnett, George etc.

I am (obviously) tired but if I think of anything I'll post.

Bachelor/BB4
 

dammit. i forgot this was on. dammit. i heart fat bob so wanted to see it. why dont you people remind me of these things? Synopsis please

but I am guessing it was on at the same time as BB4. ALl I can say is that Manolo Blahnik's stock just went up, a lot. That both of these gals are even bigger clanging assholes than I had thought, and I am glad the jury didnt congratulate them. and that Jun's Not Boyfriend appears to be the total stereotype. The show just left a really bad taste in my mouth. I may hav to go out for it next season to ensure it is good. Maybe Thurgreed would like to try out with me, and we can pretend we dont know each other and form a secret alliance, but pretend we hate eachother. if it would be pretending. . .

That is so 2000
 

I was actually on that mailing list and may still have the email. I think that was your first attempt to contact me. I knew I was FB cool then (though I remember being surprised that any of the internet people would meet IRL, must less *date*). How young we were. And how classy she was to do the IM dump.

7 bucks and a pack of smokes
 

No, you have to pay premium rates for regular service. The blood flow to your brain was cut off in one of the circulatory system incidents? Sad.

(Forgot to log in when catching up)

Qiestion about asking a question
 

I would like to know something about a couple of the west ocast offices of a big ol' national law firm. Where would I ask this to get the most replies? Certainly not here, as it would be as off topic as lactating tatas.

Bachelor/BB4
 

If you worked late like me and the Texans, then you would have been reminded by my post. Slacker.

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There were twins. He didn't pick them. There was a virgin (isn't there always?). He didn't pick her. There was a hot firefighter (no, not Ryan). He didn't pick her. He picked the 23 year old, Kelly Jo, who already asked him to kiss her. He picked the annoying women who kept speaking Spanish even though Bob doesn't speak Spanish (one of the women I was watching with called her the Taco Bell Chiauau (sp?) girl). He picked the woman who was so drunk that she tripped down the stairs after meeting him. He picked the annoying woman in the awful dress that I wouldn't have even worn to my stupid prom. He picked the girl who, upon meeting his mother, begged his mother to convince him to choose her because she isn't "aggressive" and refuses to throw herself at a man (but throwing yourself at his mother is ok?). And the person you are probably wondering about did get a rose.

Basically, it looks like there will be some fun cattiness and at least one trip to the hospital involved this season. And there's a great preview of a woman verbally assaulting Bob for not realizing what he was getting into.

Hi Bilmore!

bitch please
 

my peoplenews alerts says Catherirne Zeta Doungles is 34 today. Try 39 or 40. I didnt eventhink that was a secret.

p(hi bilmore!)p
 

Is the person I am wondreing aboutthe person who fell down drunk. I would be surprised if she wasnt. I know there is some footage this person hopes does not air.

Kelly Jo is a bullshit name, and the word is chihuahua. thanks for the update. hopefully they will rerun the show.

p(hi bilmore!)p
 

Chihauhau is a stupid name.

And no, she's not the one who tripped. But all the girls were obviously wasted. Apparently the party starts at about 7:00 at night and the rose ceremony isn't until almost 5 am. That's a long to be drinking without any dinner and standing around in a prom dress and four inch heels. It makes me feel a little less judgmental about them. Oh hell, who am I kidding, I'm still hugely judgmental. Especially of the one wearing a crochet dress.

BB4
 

I couldn't bring myself to watch. After the cut from 3 the show is just awful.

Paigow post your question about west coast firms on the SF board. People don't post a lot there but they do read and respond when there are questions.

Book Lovers' Poll
 

Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series. But you have to start at the beginning (A Crocodile on the Sandbank), and move forward from there. I think the series started in the late 70s / early 80s, and has something like 16 or 17 books in it so far. Basic plot is feisty Victorian lady comes into cash when dad dies and decides to see the world, ends up swept off her feet in Egypt by a charismatic archeologist, and they live happily ever after digging up mummies and solving crime. Peters has a PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago, so the Egypt stuff is pretty well researched. Right now the series has advanced to between the World Wars. She's been releasing a book a year for the last four or so years. I adore her characters, and some of her writing is laugh out loud funny.

p(hi bilmore!)p
 

Was this the girl in the red dress with the huge back and enormous face? B/c she frightens me.

And it seems like Bob often has the "god do I have to take a crap" look on his face.

Book Lovers' Poll
 

Seconded. I knew there was one out there that'd I'd read that met the criteria but I couldn't remember.

FB Bridge Club
 

So can any of you lofty bridge players recommend a way for a newbie to get started? Any good books out there or ways to find people to play with? I love card games but not the gambling kind. Lots of Whist, Spades and Hearts in my background.

Anne
Had a lay down Woo once.

p(hi bilmore!)p
 

No, I think you're thinking about Antoinette, or Shae. Jennifer is the one in the ivory crochet dress. It looked like something my grandmother would have knitted for me when I was six. If she knitted. And if I wore ugly clothes when I was six.

edited to add picture

http://abc.go.com/primetime/bachelor..._ep1_jenny.jpg

Mystery Lovers' Hibernation Recommendation
 

Thanks I'll check them out. I've read a few Patricia Cornwell's and wasn't that impressed. I did enjoy the Kay Scapretta one I read, maybe the ones I didn't like weren't Kay Scarpetta. I've been tempted by the Elizabeth Peters books in the past.

Have you read Laurie King? Her Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series is great. I try to stay away from legal thrillers, they remind me too much of work.

My all-time favorite fictional detective is Lord Peter Wimsey so I don't mind the fluff.

Mystery Lovers' Hibernation Recommendation
 

The only Laurie King I've read is Folly, which I thought was incredible. I'm planning on picking up both of her other series as soon as I get some of my "to be read" out of the way.

Edited to add that Folly is not a legal thriller, but is set in contemporay times. There is a follow up that just came out, and I'm disremembering the name of it.

Favorite Magazines?
 

Speaking of the "to be read" pile, anyone have a favorite magazine that they read cover to cover, Letters to the Editor and all?

I have a stack of Smithsonians that I need to get through before I start the books on my hibernation list. I enjoy it so much that I usually wait until I have several issues so I can read them back to back.

Vanity Fair is a close second. I read most of it.

Goofy Post of the Day
 

Wrong. Who wants to date twins separately? Jesus, that would be a nightmare. Twice the girlfriend in terms of nagging, whining and discussions about feelings, without the variety. You have the same conversations twice, but it would be like fucking the same girl even though you're not. Who needs it?

You want them to be close. Not too close, but close enough so that you can fuck them at the same time without them being into each other. All attention on you.

Thurgreed(now that's the fantasy)Marshall

Goofy Post of the Day
 

You just made me shiver. Twice the feelings? Would you have to shop with BOTH of them too?