ok this is a random PSA, but I just went downstairs to get my mail, and was greeted by the delicious smell of fresh-baked cookies-
there's an open house going on, in my house, right now.
So if anyone's interested- come on by!
Of course, I will not be here, and they're not showing my apt- but still. It looks good and they're nice ppl, and it's a great house. (and I'm a DREAM tenant, and I need good new owners who won't kick me out!)
(and to just cut to the chase, they're asking 179.)
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05/26/2007 13:05 #39416
Open House! Now!05/22/2007 20:14 #39380
peep sighting?Ok I am at work and I just went to pick up dinner, and I was driving down maple, waiting at the light to turn on NF blvd, and I noticed the car 2 in front of me had an estrip sticker. maroon car, lots of other stickers, including IRL- who was it??
05/20/2007 17:25 #39353
I just saved seven lives!Category: :)
Well, I helped at least. :)
A pregnant momma dog was thrown out of a moving car in OH a while ago (aren't people just AWESOME?) and then went into labor and had 6 puppies. Animal control picked them up, but there was no room at the inn, and they probably would have been put to sleep, but a shelter in Mass agreed to take them. The only problem was how to get them from OH to MA.
So a bunch of people agreed to do different legs. I picked them up in Erie this AM, and brought them back to Buffalo, where someone was going to take them on to rochester...
And i have to say.... there is not much cuter than 10 day old puppies that don't even have their eyes open.
It was totally therapeutic. Impossible to be in a shitty mood after that. :) I of course HAD to play with them and they made little squeaky noises and nuzzled me and even sucked on my finger. OMG i wanted to steal them all. Not to mention mom was a super sweetheart....
What a win-win situation. I help them, they help me....
sigh... yay....
and (don't shoot me for saying this)- hockey season is over! yay!!!!!
yeah yeah yeah, it would have been "the best thing to ever happen to buffalo" [as a friend of mine said] if they won the cup, and yeah i'm sure it would have been cool. But for now, I'm just happy that everyone can shave off those ugly playoff beards!
A pregnant momma dog was thrown out of a moving car in OH a while ago (aren't people just AWESOME?) and then went into labor and had 6 puppies. Animal control picked them up, but there was no room at the inn, and they probably would have been put to sleep, but a shelter in Mass agreed to take them. The only problem was how to get them from OH to MA.
So a bunch of people agreed to do different legs. I picked them up in Erie this AM, and brought them back to Buffalo, where someone was going to take them on to rochester...
And i have to say.... there is not much cuter than 10 day old puppies that don't even have their eyes open.
It was totally therapeutic. Impossible to be in a shitty mood after that. :) I of course HAD to play with them and they made little squeaky noises and nuzzled me and even sucked on my finger. OMG i wanted to steal them all. Not to mention mom was a super sweetheart....
What a win-win situation. I help them, they help me....
sigh... yay....
and (don't shoot me for saying this)- hockey season is over! yay!!!!!
yeah yeah yeah, it would have been "the best thing to ever happen to buffalo" [as a friend of mine said] if they won the cup, and yeah i'm sure it would have been cool. But for now, I'm just happy that everyone can shave off those ugly playoff beards!
jenks - 05/21/07 12:50
so last night i was in a convenience store, and they had these chocolate hockey pucks at the checkout counter, with sabres logos on them, and I joked to my friend that "these should be on clearance now" and he said 'hah, they should be free!". Maybe it was a little harsh of us. But I think the kid working there almost cried. He got REALLY SAD about it, and was talking about the 'poor sabres, but more so, the POOR FANS".
so last night i was in a convenience store, and they had these chocolate hockey pucks at the checkout counter, with sabres logos on them, and I joked to my friend that "these should be on clearance now" and he said 'hah, they should be free!". Maybe it was a little harsh of us. But I think the kid working there almost cried. He got REALLY SAD about it, and was talking about the 'poor sabres, but more so, the POOR FANS".
mrmike - 05/21/07 12:35
I'll look into a trim, but I didn't grow anything for the playoffs....except older.
Too much fun with the puppies. And you were worried your medical career was going to the dogs.....oh, wait...
I'll look into a trim, but I didn't grow anything for the playoffs....except older.
Too much fun with the puppies. And you were worried your medical career was going to the dogs.....oh, wait...
jason - 05/21/07 08:52
Well, I don't have a beard, can't cause of the job and all, but this playoff mullet is gettin awful scratchy!
Well, I don't have a beard, can't cause of the job and all, but this playoff mullet is gettin awful scratchy!
05/17/2007 12:55 #39323
no congrats are in order.Category: :(
:(
ladycroft - 05/20/07 18:32
well poo. what now?
well poo. what now?
metalpeter - 05/18/07 17:09
Maybe I misunderstood what you mean on your comment. If you told someone the news then why would they call you if they all ready gave them the news. Well I guess if you left them a message then it would be nice for them to return it. But if it was in person to person then they would know and wouldn't need to call. If your family is like most families then a few people will pass the info along to others. But unless what happened is life threating they won't call. That doesn't mean they don't feel bad. There are a lot of families who only see each other at weddings and Funerals and maybe Christmas or at a reunion. What happened in your case of you not be contacted I think is very typical in families and with friends so I think you shouldn't feel to bad about it.
Maybe I misunderstood what you mean on your comment. If you told someone the news then why would they call you if they all ready gave them the news. Well I guess if you left them a message then it would be nice for them to return it. But if it was in person to person then they would know and wouldn't need to call. If your family is like most families then a few people will pass the info along to others. But unless what happened is life threating they won't call. That doesn't mean they don't feel bad. There are a lot of families who only see each other at weddings and Funerals and maybe Christmas or at a reunion. What happened in your case of you not be contacted I think is very typical in families and with friends so I think you shouldn't feel to bad about it.
jacob - 05/18/07 05:37
I add my "Sorry." to the rest. I hope you get another chance.
I add my "Sorry." to the rest. I hope you get another chance.
jenks - 05/18/07 05:27
Wow.
Aside from the (much appreciated) comments I got here, not ONE SINGLE friend/family member called me or anything after I told them this news. I think that hurts even more. :(
Wow.
Aside from the (much appreciated) comments I got here, not ONE SINGLE friend/family member called me or anything after I told them this news. I think that hurts even more. :(
mike - 05/17/07 18:43
I'm so sorry! I'm sure you'll find something even better. What do you next? I'm sure it will be fabulous!!
I'm so sorry! I'm sure you'll find something even better. What do you next? I'm sure it will be fabulous!!
metalpeter - 05/17/07 18:29
Thats to bad. But I'm wondering what happens next? Would I be correct in assuming you stay where you are? How often do these opertunities come along and do you get another chance? In any event I wish you the best of luck in what ever happens.
Thats to bad. But I'm wondering what happens next? Would I be correct in assuming you stay where you are? How often do these opertunities come along and do you get another chance? In any event I wish you the best of luck in what ever happens.
boxerboi - 05/17/07 18:09
Sorry to hear it was bad news.
Sorry to hear it was bad news.
museumchick - 05/17/07 14:56
I'm sorry it didn't work out. I hope something just as good comes along your way, soon.
I'm sorry it didn't work out. I hope something just as good comes along your way, soon.
hodown - 05/17/07 13:51
Im so sorry to hear that :(
Im so sorry to hear that :(
jim - 05/17/07 13:22
Sorry, Jenks
Sorry, Jenks
mrmike - 05/17/07 13:04
I'm sorry about that. What did ya get?
I'm sorry about that. What did ya get?
05/15/2007 15:16 #39286
cross your fingers for meOk peeps. It's crunch time.
Tomorrow is Match Day, when I will find out if I was accepted to a plastic surgery fellowship (to follow my general surgery.)
Unfortunately, the chance I will make the cut is about one in a zillion. But, since it's not zero, it's enough to send my stomach in flips.
All the other matches are very well run, and they tell you exactly how it will work. E.g. 'we will send an email to all applicants at exactly 1200PST on X date'. So everyone sits in front of their computer, holding their breath, clicking "check mail" over and over, and then either rejoices, or cries. (And probably then drinks excessive quantities, either way.)
The plastic match however is a little more disorganized, and this is all I know:
So basically, you may or may not hear, at any point during the day.
Fantastic...
Anyway, say a little prayer for me tonight... this is a big deal.
:)
J
p.s. Dad is getting out of the hospital today; thanks for all the well-wishes. (and no, he has no intention to stop riding. In fact now he "has to" go back and "beat" that turn, since it "beat" him last time.) (Though I did talk to a friend that was up there with them, and said dad was whooping all their little punk asses, and that he is a very good, very safe rider. Not sure that makes it any better, but it's nice to hear.)
Tomorrow is Match Day, when I will find out if I was accepted to a plastic surgery fellowship (to follow my general surgery.)
Unfortunately, the chance I will make the cut is about one in a zillion. But, since it's not zero, it's enough to send my stomach in flips.
All the other matches are very well run, and they tell you exactly how it will work. E.g. 'we will send an email to all applicants at exactly 1200PST on X date'. So everyone sits in front of their computer, holding their breath, clicking "check mail" over and over, and then either rejoices, or cries. (And probably then drinks excessive quantities, either way.)
The plastic match however is a little more disorganized, and this is all I know:
Wed., May 16, 2007
Match Results
Programs and Dean's Offices are emailed match results. Match applicants are generally contacted the same day.
Thurs., May 17, 2007
All applicants who do not yet know their result may call our office to receive it directly. Dial xxx and press '0' at the opening menu to speak with a Match Representative (between 8am - 4pm PST).
Results are also mailed to all applicants and programs.
So basically, you may or may not hear, at any point during the day.
Fantastic...
Anyway, say a little prayer for me tonight... this is a big deal.
:)
J
p.s. Dad is getting out of the hospital today; thanks for all the well-wishes. (and no, he has no intention to stop riding. In fact now he "has to" go back and "beat" that turn, since it "beat" him last time.) (Though I did talk to a friend that was up there with them, and said dad was whooping all their little punk asses, and that he is a very good, very safe rider. Not sure that makes it any better, but it's nice to hear.)
ladycroft - 05/16/07 15:17
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mike - 05/15/07 23:23
Good luck! I hope you get it! It would be very handy having a plastic surgeon around for when the crow's feet start creeping in...
Good luck! I hope you get it! It would be very handy having a plastic surgeon around for when the crow's feet start creeping in...
jacob - 05/15/07 20:01
Wishing you luck. I hope to see you tv cuttin people up.
Wishing you luck. I hope to see you tv cuttin people up.
ajay - 05/15/07 20:00
I'm the opposite. I would just ignore my emails for the day and come back the next day.
My suggestion: stop worrying about it and go out and get totally drunk tomorrow. This way, if you make it, then all is good; if you don't, the hangover will make all else seem trivial...
I'm the opposite. I would just ignore my emails for the day and come back the next day.
My suggestion: stop worrying about it and go out and get totally drunk tomorrow. This way, if you make it, then all is good; if you don't, the hangover will make all else seem trivial...
mrmike - 05/15/07 15:20
Good luck. Hope good fortune smiles your way...and that Dad beats the turn next time round
Good luck. Hope good fortune smiles your way...and that Dad beats the turn next time round
i love that (e:strip)pers can spot eachother everywhere...
Ireland -- The car was a hand me down from my very Irish Dad
what does IRL stand for? I always wnodered
Pretty sure that was me. I'm working at TW on Maple Rd today and tomorrow. I went flying through there round 7:50 or so. Had to stomach work till 7:30 and it being Amherst, the denizens never let us out on time.