AMJ Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 45 minutes ago, Paige said: I am back in but having issues still so it's hard to ITT. Is anyone else having problems with this thread specifically? I am having problems getting this thread to load but others seem fine. Hi, Paige! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I don't recommend running a line edit check until you have written and rewritten on a macro level a few times. If you do, you might get bogged down in the fog and be discouraged. But early drafts are full of fog, and that's a good thing. Not every character, setting, scene or section of dialog will be smooth, and you don't want it smooth. Areas where trouble shows through are good signs that more needs to come out there before it's ready for closer scrutiny. Patience and a lot of thinking solves those problems better than trying to edit them away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hi, Paige! No problems here once I got in. ITT takes a while to load, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 My free trial of the editing program ended today. Now I'm going to miss it. Well, tax refund is coming soon. I'll buy it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 45 minutes ago, AMJ said: What are they MRIing? My brain. I am hoping that someone can figure out why I have constant headaches. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hi Paige! I was about ready to come looking for you! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Critterfixer, that list is really helpful. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 30 minutes ago, Junie said: My brain. I am hoping that someone can figure out why I have constant headaches. I hope so, too. How did it go? Did the noise make your head ache more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 hour ago, AMJ said: Recipe, bitte? Lol....this was just a microwave/instant pot thing that my kids can all make. Tastybites madras lentils, microwaved: http://tastybite.com/products/madras-lentils/ organic broccoli from Costco, microwaved rice, from the instant pot--probably 2 T of olive oil and 1/2 t. sea salt added to rinsed rice, filled to the appropriate water line in the instant pot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 21 hours ago, KrissiK said: Hmmm, Susan. I need to think about a name for the lemon tree. He’s a little guy, but has blossoms. Very sweet looking. I like Ernie. Also Lenny. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Renai, are you getting second sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 So now I have "Benny and the Jets" going through my head because of my neighbors across the street whose name are Lenny and Lynette and I can't think of them without singing the song. Usually I keep it inside my own head. #eltonjohnearworm #yourewelcome Awesome sauce! It's a Benny Booyah! ITT presents: Math'n'Grammarville *All Rights Reserved* Except for those to the tune and original lyrics, which are obviously held by Jimmy Buffet or whatever company it is that owns him, LOL. Livin' on twaddle, I was happy to dawdle, Until Mom told me my work must be done. Now here it is sunset, And she won't let me drop it, I'll be here all night and I never had fun! Refrain: Wasting away again in Math‘n’Grammarville Hoping that there's a whole hour of art Some people say that there is knowledge to gain But I know, of it I want no part It sure isn't pleasin', All this logic and reason, Gettin' shoved down my throat with these dusty old books! When I could be skatin' Building forts and be playin' So I'm giving my teacher these disgusted looks! Refrain: Wasting away again in Math‘n’Grammarville Hoping that there's a whole hour of art Some people say that there is knowledge to gain But you can’t force me to take part! I've stalled and I've grumbled Dropped my pencil and fumbled Lost my place and my temper and spilled all the glue, But Mom isn't buying, All these tricks that I'm trying, And I'll just have it all tomorrow to do. Refrain: Wasting away again in Math‘n’Grammarville Hoping that there's a whole hour of art Some people say that there is knowledge to gain And so I must play the part Wasted away again in overplanningville Lookin for my lost teacher's manual Some people claim That it's the Hive that's to blame But I know (ba ba bum bum bum) It's my own dang fault. Wasting away again in Math'n'Grammarville Looking for those lost hours of sleep Some people say that there's no way it'll work And I say, bleeep-ity-bleep-bleep-bleep. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I love the last line!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Youngest did not go to sleep until 1:30 a.m. She fell asleep last night just before supper and I was hedging a bet that she would stay down for the night. She did not. I finally got her back down, caught 4.5 hours of sleep, and then awoke to get older daughter ready for the day. I wanted to go back to sleep, but I woke up hungry. So, I cleaned the kitchen, started laundry, cooked 3 dozen eggs for snacks for this weekend, and got everyone else going for the day. I just realized that I still haven't had breakfast. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 So, i’ve Had a moment of personal growth this week. I must share. I bought a 6-pack of Celebrity tomatoe plants at the nursery. I don’t have room for 6 plants in my garden. I never do. Last summer my garden was so tight I couldn’t even harvest. But I always plant all 6 tomato plants because my Depression Era Sensibilities forbid me from throwing anything “good and usable”away. But yesterday... I planted 3 tomato plants and just threw the rest away. It was difficult. But I did it. And now, I will not have an overcrowded garden. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Youngest did not go to sleep until 1:30 a.m. She fell asleep last night just before supper and I was hedging a bet that she would stay down for the night. She did not. I finally got her back down, caught 4.5 hours of sleep, and then awoke to get older daughter ready for the day. I wanted to go back to sleep, but I woke up hungry. So, I cleaned the kitchen, started laundry, cooked 3 dozen eggs for snacks for this weekend, and got everyone else going for the day. I just realized that I still haven't had breakfast. I just pulled some blueberry muffins out of the oven. Come on over!, 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I am mad and I'm going to blow off steam and then forget about it and go about my day. We have installed a gate on the landing to keep Juliet from accessing the downstairs. Only dh keeps leaving the blankety blank gate open. So she goes down and eats Libby's food. And then I have to smell Juliet's "gas from the very gates of hell" off and on for the rest of the day. Grump! 2 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I named my tomatoe plants Tommy, Red and Sally. And I blame Susan because before her, I never named plants. Now...I just feel this compulsion. I still haven’t decided on a name for the lemon tree. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, KrissiK said: I named my tomatoe plants Tommy, Red and Sally. And I blame Susan because before her, I never named plants. Now...I just feel this compulsion. I still haven’t decided on a name for the lemon tree. Snicket? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Will the Dill is growing nicely and my berries (Barry, Harry and Larry) have a nice set of blossoms. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, AMJ said: Snicket? Lol!! My kids would love that one. They have been rapt watchIng the new season of “A Series of Unfortunate Events”on Netflix. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I am in absolute shock. I was going over my Afsa receipt from Saturday. I bought a set of $15.00 pens. I had no idea they were that expensive. (Insert svengo guy) I can't take them back because I already opened them up and used them. The are really nice pens. Now I just have to hide them so the kids don't steal them. (Insert sneaky guy) 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Nobody is taking this thread seriously. Are you all doing school? My kids are all happily working on their zoo project for science. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Boo for smelly puppy farts. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 24 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Lol!! My kids would love that one. They have been rapt watchIng the new season of “A Series of Unfortunate Events”on Netflix. We're almost through season 2 here as well! For teen/grown up watching, we've been loved Nailed It. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 52 minutes ago, KrissiK said: I just pulled some blueberry muffins out of the oven. Come on over!, On my way! I just finished my protein shake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have been doing my first college run of the day. I have to go back and pick ds up in two hours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Dd wants to get dh and ds a shock collar for behavior reinforcement. . . Science! And Psychology! 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 (((Jean and Juliet))) I'm tired. Because I drove to town and back. 14yo dd's hair has been beautified. We meet up with friends in less than 3 hours. I'll bring friends' younger ds back home to hang out with 12yo ds while older kids go to the formal. I need to clean the half bath and work on laundry because even an 8th grade boy might notice a bathroom that bad. :-D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 My weight has plateaued since I saw my doctor a month ago. I haven't gained weight. I just haven't lost any more. And you have proof that I'm still making my step goal. I need a fat bazooka. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Jean in Newcastle said: My weight has plateaued since I saw my doctor a month ago. I haven't gained weight. I just haven't lost any more. And you have proof that I'm still making my step goal. I need a fat bazooka. Sounds like it's the doctor's fault. <j/k> 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 2 hours ago, AMJ said: I hope so, too. How did it go? Did the noise make your head ache more? Amazingly, the noise didn't make my head hurt. But, it was very, very loud. I think the noise didn't bother me because it was mostly low frequencies and because they were expected. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 A cuppa decaf, 2 pieces of chocolate, and then back to the to-do list! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hmmm. Should we get Juliet together with Lots of ducklin gas? It could be loads of fun! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 4/4/2018 at 4:22 PM, KrissiK said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Juliet is 4 months old! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 So weird. I couldn't do a standard reply. Forum insisted i quote Krissi from earlier this week. Couldn't even delete the quote first. Hm. She is a very quotable person, it's true. So.... Hi Krissi! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lots of little ducklings Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Hmmm. Should we get Juliet together with Lots of ducklin gas? It could be loads of fun! I'll start feeding them raw broccoli and garlic right now. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Puppy love!! <3 <3 <3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Happy Friday!!!! Spanish this afternoon!!! And paint the bathroom! (Still dragging on with this project. Two coats of wall to do today I hope. Then trim tomorrow.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Susan in TN said: So now I have "Benny and the Jets" going through my head because of my neighbors across the street whose name are Lenny and Lynette and I can't think of them without singing the song. Usually I keep it inside my own head. #eltonjohnearworm #yourewelcome Did you hear the new version of that from Pink and Logic? I heard it on the radio this morning. It's awesome. It's on a new tribute album called Revamp: The Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin. There's a second CD, too, called Restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Am I in finally? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Just now, Openhearted said: Am I in finally? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Editing, editing Cut the words, Tighten up the prose, Editing, editing, Cut the words, Everything must goes, Put it on the chopping block, When you're finished, take new stock, Chop! Chop! Chop! Chop! Tighten up the prose. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 minute ago, ikslo said: Yes. Yay! :party: Do we have likes? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Heart button to the right. There are other options if you hover. No emojis yet, though. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: Editing, editing Cut the words, Tighten up the prose, Editing, editing, Cut the words, Everything must goes, Put it on the chopping block, When you're finished, take new stock, Chop! Chop! Chop! Chop! Tighten up the prose. You forgot the last lines: Get fat money Fly to where it's sunny! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 minute ago, ikslo said: Heart button to the right. There are other options if you hover. No emojis yet, though. :( Thank you! No emojis! Surely, you can't be serious? (Bonus points to anyone that knows that movie quote) Will we get emojis sometime? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 What does the trophy emoji mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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