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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1080 on: January 13, 2011, 12:04:44 AM »
One of the types of candy I made ended up tasting more like fudge. I have no idea if it's supposed to do that, but it's good.
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1081 on: January 13, 2011, 01:00:45 AM »
It was a long dead cat.  We basically had a "skeleton in a box" thing to use for learning the bones.  The vertebrae were all strung together on twine so they would stay on order - we naturally couldn't resist hanging it around our necks.  Anatomy labs are a weird habitat.


Heh, I remember people in college bringing absinthe back from trips to the Czech Republic.  I never tried any, though.

a: i would SO do that in anatomy lab, but my cat had been hit by a car. muscles were in places muscles should not be. ew. b: absinthe is... well if you like black licorice, go for it. i'll pass. more for everyone else.
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1082 on: January 13, 2011, 04:53:34 AM »
Esperacchius, you and Gilly are going to be there with us this weekend, right?

And yes, absinthe does taste like black licorice. And I HATE black licorice. But somehow, it tastes pretty damn good in absinthe-form. Bought two bottles, since it's one part absinthe to four parts water for a drink. Should be enough for everyone to at least get a taste.  :)
And you'll only start to hallucinate if you're smoking opium and have had so much absinthe you have alcohol poisoning, anyway.

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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1083 on: January 13, 2011, 12:29:36 PM »
Hi Everyone. Getting ready to head off to the hotel and make sure of all the last minute details, stuff like decorating, setting up the gaming, dealers, art room etc. are done. All that stuff that helps make it a great con for everyone. Hope to have a chance to watch the Dr. Horrible shadowcast tonight as they get ready for the con. Might be the only time I will get to relax for a few days. Anyway, wishing all you guys that are traveling a safe and quick trip. Be careful out there and looking forward to meeting you at the con.

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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1084 on: January 13, 2011, 01:46:59 PM »
Esperacchius, you and Gilly are going to be there with us this weekend, right?
I certainly hope so, cause they're picking up stuff for Priscellie, and we're going through Staten Island to pick them up. Today feels weird cause yesterday was no work cause of snow, and tomorrow's no work cause driving and con.
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1085 on: January 13, 2011, 02:00:50 PM »
I certainly hope so, cause they're picking up stuff for Priscellie, and we're going through Staten Island to pick them up. Today feels weird cause yesterday was no work cause of snow, and tomorrow's no work cause driving and con.

So this would be today's productivity?

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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1086 on: January 13, 2011, 03:09:59 PM »
I hauled my maps and Warden cloak to work, so I could take them to Matt's tonight.  Is it bad that I want to wear my cloak around the office?

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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1087 on: January 13, 2011, 03:13:29 PM »
No, in fact you should :D
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1088 on: January 13, 2011, 03:17:05 PM »
So this would be today's productivity?

Normally, yes, except I've got puzzles that have to be testsolved today so the book can get fixed to get sent to the printer.

I hauled my maps and Warden cloak to work, so I could take them to Matt's tonight.  Is it bad that I want to wear my cloak around the office?
Bad? Not at all.  If I had one, I'd be wearing it.
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1089 on: January 13, 2011, 03:54:21 PM »
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And I HATE black licorice.

But, but...black licorice is awesome.


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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1090 on: January 13, 2011, 04:47:13 PM »
And when somebody asks you about it, the appropriate response is a confused expression and "What cloak?"

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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1091 on: January 13, 2011, 05:20:48 PM »
But, but...black licorice is awesome.

And, as a bonus, it's also a diuretic!!  ::)
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1092 on: January 13, 2011, 05:55:43 PM »
So I should go easy on the Twizzlers on the trip down if I want to make good time.
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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1093 on: January 13, 2011, 06:16:57 PM »
Can't wait.  I am SO ready for the con.  Though I give no promises about being in any state to be all perky and happy when I get there.  This week has been hellish.

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Re: Jim and Shannon at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA - 1/14-16/2011
« Reply #1094 on: January 13, 2011, 06:19:43 PM »
So I should go easy on the Twizzlers on the trip down if I want to make good time.
Yep! :)  Unless you go with the red kind...I LIKE the red kind...  ;D
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