Well, that document was sort of humorous, but also kind of a sad commentary on our society today.

Jen

Trick or treat indemnity...



http://www.consumerfreedom.com/downloads/p...41027_halloween.pdf

Alyce, I believe that your brother, Andy, and Mark (Goro) did that sort of thing quite well with grumpy old men's voices. They got pretty silly real fast.

Jen

Speaking of silliness, I wrote a nostalgic humorous piece about our MPS days and our fondness for "The Four Yorkshiremen" sketch.

- Alyce

OK. It's official.

I almost snarfed Grape Nuts cereal through my nose after I read Joe's post. Then still trying to maintain my composure after Jon and Jon A's.

"The starch in your collar. The crease in your Khakis." Pure comedic gold.


You guys got this far into a communal joke about Conan the Laundrarian and there's not a character named "Borax"?

Thulsa Doom: You broke into my store, stole my property, murdered my dry cleaners, and my PETS! And that is what grieves me the most! You killed my washer. Borax is beside himself with grief! He raised that washer from a blueprint in a Chinese factory.



Man. I should rip these parodies out of my head more often.



Hot water, clean sheets, and good dentistry. Wrong! Conan what is best in life?
Wash your enemies!
See them shiny before!
And sound of the cash register as they pay you. Yes. That is good.

I'm just hanging back and waiting for the fight between Conan and a gigantic Snuggles the Plush Golem.

Jon A.

You guys got this far into a communal joke about Conan the Laundrarian and there's not a character named "Borax"? How can this be?

--Jon

Blowfish:
I will leave it to someone else to create an appropriate answer to "What is best in life?"

Hot water, clean sheets, and good dentistry.

Jon A.

Okay, let's see now...

[Conan has been captured by Thulsa Doom]

Conan: You killed my mother! You killed my father, you killed my people! You took my father's washboard...

Thulsa Doom: Ah. It must have been when I was younger. There was a time, boy, when I searched for laundry -- when laundry meant more to me than gold or jewels.

Conan: The riddle... of laundry.

Thulsa Doom: Yes! You know what it is, don't you boy? Shall I tell you? It's the least I can do. Laundry isn't strong, boy, flesh is stronger! Look around you. There, on the rocks; a beautiful girl. Come to me, my child...

[coaxes the girl to jump to her death]

Thulsa Doom: That is strength, boy! That is power! What is laundry compared to the hands that do the washing? Look at the starch in your collar, the crease in your khakis -- I gave you this! Such a waste. Contemplate this on the Clothesline of Woe. Hang him out to dry!

--Joe
I will leave it to someone else to create an appropriate answer to "What is best in life?"

Rusti Di Laurentiis:
Scene from Conan the Laundrarian

Return with me now, to the days of the High Standard!

Jon A.

no apologies

I tried to make it a National Game Writing Month last year, with partial success. I should do that again this year.

-- Mark

Spent an abortive morning attempting to drop off some paper resumes to two local companies, but apparently no one takes or looks at paper resumes anymore. Bah, humbug.

In other news, National Novel Writing Month starts Nov. 1st. Will this be the year that I make the 50,000 word mark? I made 40,000 two years ago. Anyone else doing it? Cousin Sue?

Jen

Edited by author 10-28-2009 08:41 AM
I just had this nugget of parody in my head and I have to get it out.


And so My Lord Conan was taken from the Dry-Cleaners of Thulsadoom to the pits of the Laundromat. He no longer cared if the laundry was clean or dirty. It only mattered to hear the spin of the Washer and the roar of the Dryer.

-- Scene from Conan the Laundrarian



His Oxford shirt was made clean by his own hand, but this is another story

Yeah, I remember Jarek's and Callie's ultrasounds. Once again, as the guy you see it from a different perspective. I was more concerned Donna's health and for each child's health and development. The awe for me really came at the time of birth. Of course, if your ultrasound technician is a comedian she or he can really play some tricks with you around the second trimester.
"You sure you think it's a boy/girl?"
"Everything looks good health wise, but does that nose look like yours?"
"Let's get you cleaned up and I'll get you a few pictures." [Proceeds to print out an entire film roll and hands them to you]

Alyce and Mike I am still very happy for you guys and look forward to subscribing to your newsletter. . .blogs! . . .Blogs. I meant blogs.



Jarek always finds a way to escape from the barrel.

Alyce, your picture brought back some fond memories for me. It is very exciting to see the heartbeat. It makes you realize the miracle of life. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Jen

As promised, I've written about yesterday's ultrasound, as well as posted the ultrasound picture (baby's first!). You can find it in today's blog entry.

- Alyce