Natterings

[tenaya]

Did some errands in the afternoon as it was too damn hot today (it was 96 when I was out at 5pm.) I'm going to MediaWest in a month and as I want to use the pool, I decided to finally buy a swimsuit (had been using a tank top and shorts but the chlorine always ruins them.) Boy, those suckers are expensive! I went to a store to try some on to figure out my size, then hit ebay. :::sigh::: We'll see how the bidding goes.

My other errands proved to be annoying and fruitless for the most part. Twice I ran into major streets that were closed off. Once I don't know why, but the other was because one of those big pickup trucks that are raised way high up took out a traffic light and rolled a couple a hundred feet before ending up over a fence and in someone's yard. Speeding maybe?

I also broke down and bought a locking gas cap. Prices will only go higher and as people feel more unable to afford gas, I think it's inevitable that siphoning will start to be an issue. It was $17 in case you're thinking about getting one, too.

Varmit wise, I saw the three raccoon siblings last week. Once I think their mom was there, too, on the porch and everyone was trying to eat as fast as they could. She was doing those scary growls and snorts and while two of the siblings were still eating, they were bowing their heads and showing their throats in submission. The smallest guy was too stressed to eat and hovered a few feet away.

Watched SPN Ghostfacers. So they have only a few eps left to film after the strike and this is what they spend their money on? Meh. That end quote about "how gay love can pierce through the veil of death and save the day." :::sigh:::

Just watched Smallville's Descent.:::double sigh::: Michael Rosenbaum did really nice work in it. Too bad TPTB had to force the characters so hard and fast through the plot. Yeah, yeah, yeah...be sure to tell me who is good and who is bad and why so I'll know what is going on (particularly as Lionel has been a revolving door of saint vs sinner.) It will be such a relief when Rosenbaum leaves this show.

Oh! I am so loving that the two Tivos can send programs to each other. It's one of those things you hear about and think "what's the point?" and then you get it and use it like crazy. *g*

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[moonchildetoo.livejournal.com]

It was too bloody hot to move. I went to the Festival of Books @ UCLA and almost died (see LJ). Came home and pretty much slept from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Guuh! And I know it's even hotter out your way.

Every once in a while I think about buying a bathing suit, but that's pretty much all I do - think about it!

Awww, poor lil' coons, hungry and thirsty. Any new pix?

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

I just put up one, just for you. :)

[moonchildetoo.livejournal.com]

Yay! :-)

[sheepsclothing.livejournal.com]

It was vile wasn't it! I went to the Bead show on Culver and Overland. It's a nice show, with mostly handmade beads, some jewellery, some stones, crystals. The venue has great airconditioning, and I was able to park fairly quickly for a change. (I was there at 10:30) This show is not one of the gemshows that they have all the time, as it's the Los Angeles bead society bi-annual show. I almost didn't go, as it was so damn hot, plus I'm working today, I haven't done my laundry, and I'm leaving tomorow to visit Shann outside San Francisco! But, the show was great, and all the vendors are so personable
and knowledgable.
That poor raccoon looks so hot and tired, poor thing. I had a young possum come round at about 10 in the morning on saturday!
Good luck on the swimming cozzy, they are very expensive as they are considered more 'construction' like bras as opposed to clothing. LOL!