Patches Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks everyone for making me laugh! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) We are quickly approaching the deadline: probably only have about 18 hours left, if that... Here's an important one (which, again, is credited to Garga ;) ): - If you do have a meetup during the blackout, be sure to meet in the back of a large, dimly-lit room just in case any creepy internet man-trolls show up. That way all the nice, not-the-least-bit-creepy internet ladies can slip out the back if/when the man-trolls show up! Hey, I watch Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Can’t take the threat of a man-troll too lightly, ya know? Guys, I’m heading off to the Doctor Who Convention in half an hour, so this goodbye for me until the conversion is done! I’m in my 10th Doctor costume, mosty because I get cold and he wears an ankle length coat all the time. My other costume is of Petronella Osgood, because she wears a lab coat all the time. Last bit of advice: if you get cold, wear a hat, even inside, especially while you sleep. And lots and lots of layers. A fluffy robe over your clothes works well. Edited March 23, 2018 by Garga 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Guys, I’m heading off to the Doctor Who Convention in half an hour! I’m in my 10th Doctor costume, mosty because I get cold and he wears an ankle length coat all the time. My other costume is of Petronella Osgood, because she wears a lab coat all the time. That sounds pretty cool! Please fill us in when you get back. (...when WE get back?) It will be interesting to hear about the time-traveling side of Garga! A fluffy robe over your clothes works well. Done! (In my best creepy man-troll voice "Clothes?") 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 But if you do take Ambien, make sure you post while on it, because we all could use the laughs! (Who was that, anyway? Anyone remember? :lol: ) Parrothead 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Hey, I watch Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Can’t take the threat of a man-troll too lightly, ya know? Guys, I’m heading off to the Doctor Who Convention in half an hour, so this goodbye for me until the conversion is done! I’m in my 10th Doctor costume, mosty because I get cold and he wears an ankle length coat all the time. My other costume is of Petronella Osgood, because she wears a lab coat all the time. Last bit of advice: if you get cold, wear a hat, even inside, especially while you sleep. And lots and lots of layers. A fluffy robe over your clothes works well. Have fun! We expect photos upon your return! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 And we can’t forget “what are you reading this week?†Mini challenge - read a book with well, trained, or mind in the title or has a picture on the cover of a well, train, or mind. Happy reading! 💋📚🥂 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Hmmm.....I think I am spending way too much time on this thread! But I had another Blackout-related thought. For those of us not on Facebook, Twitter, etc... there used to be- though I don't know if they are active any longer- WTM groups in both Ravelry and SparkPeople. If we get *really* desperate, we could revive those groups. (I cannot believe I am actually thinking of these things.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 You can always ask WWTHD? (What would the Hive do?) I can see the t-shirt now! Front: WWTHD? Back: GreatWTMBlackout2018 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) This thread is absolutely hilarious!! I don't think I've laughed this hard here in awhile. And I seriously just remembered something I need to research frantically before we go dark! I also just realized I was never approved for the WTM FB group. HMPH!!! Going to need to look into that... Edited March 23, 2018 by ILiveInFlipFlops 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 You can always ask WWTHD? (What would the Hive do?) I think need this on a bumper sticker. To keep all the other drivers scratching their heads :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 There’s a couple of us on Low Carb Friends too. We can totally form support threads :D I was on LCF on and off over the years too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 How can I be out of likes the day before the Great Blackout of 2018???? :svengo: I'm out now, too. Rest assured everyone, I DO like all the posts in this thread! I'm sure in a week or so we will all come out on the other side with infinite likes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 "Pass the bean dip" is always the right answer when talking to inlaws. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Such a fun and heartwarming thread! Even if I don't post every day, I do read the boards every day and value them greatly. Looking forward to seeing all of you again next week! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yes! You got it! Sorry I don't know how to link on my iPad, but it's on hersheys.com . They say it's the number one recipe on their site. I believe Quill uses their Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting recipe which is on the same page. Yes ma’am! That’s it! The cake and the frosting directly off the Hershey’s Cocoa Powder can. And Reg, just because I’ve been to Paris - and seriously, no lie, they have some amazing treats around here - doesn’t mean I have lost my Inner Hershey. I will happily make them again when we meet up. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Let’s not forget to help out our beloved trolls during the blackout: Dear Trolls, No, you should not make her wear the jacket. Yes, you should trade your station wagon in for a golf cart. Yes, you should buy the French Maid outfit to clean your neighbors house. And yes, you should absolutely run everything by your pastor before doing any of the above. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Inconceivable! I can't believe no one has suggested lots and lots of TEA while we're on our forced hiatus from the boards. Also, don't take Ambien, do watch The IT Crowd and/or Doc Martin, Shark makes good vacuums if you don't want to spring for a Dyson, and consider getting a Movie Pass. But definitely have TEA!!!! Wah - DH will be out of town Sunday through Wednesday. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 How to stay occupied during the Blackout: Read the Lord Byron series by Gretta Curran Browne. It's free if you have Kindle Unlimited. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 But if you do take Ambien, make sure you post while on it, because we all could use the laughs! (Who was that, anyway? Anyone remember? :lol: ) Was that the one about the, um, "carpet"? :lol: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Was that the one about the, um, "carpet"? :lol: The famous carpet removal thread, having nothing to do with home renovations? So hilarious! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 "Pass the bean dip" is always the right answer when talking to inlaws. Something I've always wondered about this.....what IS bean dip? Is it dip made from beans? Or do you dip the beans into something else? Is it like dips for chips? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 You've never had bean dip? My dad used to make this great bean dip in the crockpot. I miss it :( https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/best-bean-dip/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Okay, maybe I'll experiment with bean dip during the black out! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Chuckie? Parrot-something. Yes, Chuckie / Parrothead. Miss her. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Do people really pronounce X!$ like X!£? Yes. It's amazing the variety of native English accents. It's all fine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 There is also seven layer bean dip. Nathan Fillion's is reputed to be food of the gods. He's also in Halo 3, what're the odds? http://treatstrinkets.blogspot.com/2013/02/nathan-fillions-7-layer-bean-dip-of.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Let’s not forget to help out our beloved trolls during the blackout: Dear Trolls, No, you should not make her wear the jacket. Yes, you should trade your station wagon in for a golf cart. Yes, you should buy the French Maid outfit to clean your neighbors house. And yes, you should absolutely run everything by your pastor before doing any of the above. And nobody really needs a 10,000 sq ft house. 🤣 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 So, you know how in emergency evacuations it is important to have a meet-up place for the family.... I'm thinking that we need to designate several locations around the world as WTM Blackout Shelters. If the boards don't come back up, we can get in our cars (or on planes) and meet at the designated locations. Really this is an important thing to have in the case of a solar flare, or an EMP, or an internet disaster... maybe we could start with these lists: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140327-worlds-most-beautiful-bookshops https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/50-of-the-best-indie-bookstores-in-america_us_58fe472ae4b06b9cb9192bb3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Does anyone else keep thinking of this scene from A Bug's Life? Edited March 23, 2018 by Joules 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Yes, you should try going gluten-free to see if it helps. Yes, many boys try to whine their way out of writing. Wait a year or two and try again. Yes, you should take away their screen time, smart phone, or gaming system. No, you shouldn’t think talking with your pastor will result in anything at church changing. Few people are humble enough to really listen without getting defensive. Just leave quietly. Never agree to attend any event that sounds remotely like an MLM party. Try to salvage the day by watching Takeshi’s Castle on YouTube. Find the episodes with English dubbing. Enjoy laughing at the dangerous obstacles in this 80s Japanese game show. Make sure to exclaim that American lawyers would never approve such a show. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Yes, your teenager has lost his/her mind. No, it won't be fixed soon. ((Hugs)) and chocolate for you. No babies are to be born during the Blackout. Put your feet up, cross your legs, breathe. It would be selfish to give in to the urge to push. Your dog ate your bathrobe? Call the vet. And get a new robe. You won't want this one back. Your (insert family member) said/did that? Again? Permission to use nuclear response granted. He/she didn't get you a gift? Get thee to the mall. And remind yourself he/she would want to be generous. Should you eat it? Probably not. But if you have the aforementioned teen lurking about, it is okay to let them do the sneak preview and then make a decision. They are young, they will bounce back if you are wrong. And they most likely deserve some discomfort for something you will find out about next week. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Does anyone else keep thinking of this scene from A Bug's Life?A Bug's Life is just a stupid cartoon. Everyone knows you CANNOT go around the leaf! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 A long time ago, I used to make bean dip. A lot. It was really good, and one day a friend was over, so I dumped a can of beans in the blender to start a new batch. When it was time to check to see if it was done, I took the lid off the blender. Then peered in the pitcher ... and forgot myself and turned the blender on. I became spectacularly covered with bean dip! And I never made it again. Every time someone says to pass the bean dip, I remember looking into that blender. Have a wonderful WTM Black Out, everyone! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Yes, your teenager has lost his/her mind. No, it won't be fixed soon. ((Hugs)) and chocolate for you.The blackout hasn't even started yet, but that is SOOO apropos right now! I showed her your post and she said, "What? Have you been posting about me?" I told her, "No, this lady on the internet just knew that I would need this advice without me even having to ask her for it." Then her head exploded! :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Does anyone else keep thinking of this scene from A Bug's Life? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTQJdGp4F34 Actually, one of the first things that came to my mind was the scene from The Simpsons where Lisa whips out her “Strike Preparedness Kit.†https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yjv_1ju9nw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 So, you know how in emergency evacuations it is important to have a meet-up place for the family.... I'm thinking that we need to designate several locations around the world as WTM Blackout Shelters. If the boards don't come back up, we can get in our cars (or on planes) and meet at the designated locations. Really this is an important thing to have in the case of a solar flare, or an EMP, or an internet disaster... maybe we could start with these lists: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140327-worlds-most-beautiful-bookshops https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/50-of-the-best-indie-bookstores-in-america_us_58fe472ae4b06b9cb9192bb3 Great idea! Be aware, the one in RDU has now closed. It was a sad day for traveling book lovers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Actually, one of the first things that came to my mind was the scene from The Simpsons where Lisa whips out her “Strike Preparedness Kit.†https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yjv_1ju9nw Is that gum?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Thought of a couple more: Name your daughter Nora and your son Brian. (These were on my list and I never got to use them, hahahaha). Serve the side salad before the appetizer because the servers make the salad. :lol: Your daughter doesn't need a coat. Because she's FAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKEEEE! (What about the breathing, the panting, the moaning, the screaming? Fake, fake, fake ,fake! ~~~ Jerry and Elaine) Was she a troll really? I had a bit of a troll radar go up but otherwise ignored the whole thing. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 So, you know how in emergency evacuations it is important to have a meet-up place for the family.... I'm thinking that we need to designate several locations around the world as WTM Blackout Shelters. If the boards don't come back up, we can get in our cars (or on planes) and meet at the designated locations. Really this is an important thing to have in the case of a solar flare, or an EMP, or an internet disaster... maybe we could start with these lists: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140327-worlds-most-beautiful-bookshops https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/50-of-the-best-indie-bookstores-in-america_us_58fe472ae4b06b9cb9192bb3 No, if things get really bad, MomsintheGarden and I are packing up and heading straight to Garga's church, where the meet ups have been held! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 But if you do take Ambien, make sure you post while on it, because we all could use the laughs! (Who was that, anyway? Anyone remember? :lol: ) Read 'em while we got 'em, folks. Read 'em while we got 'em. There are a few threads, but this one is a good one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I couldn't figure out why this post sounded familiar, but it finally dawned on me: https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/2063523-whose-responsiblity.html If you don't want to click on CC, a new poster there (Scottish Nicole), also from Scotland, asks the exact same question about twin 6 year olds at school. No asthma, though, so certainly it's not the same poster who's just gotten mixed up on her kids' ages. :closedeyes: The internet is so weird. Was she a troll really? I had a bit of a troll radar go up but otherwise ignored the whole thing. :) plansrme found her with a similar story on another board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 plansrme found her with a similar story on another board. I hadn't even opened the jacket thread until I saw it mentioned on this one, but I have seen Weird Jacket Poster on another board (maybe two) as well. It was either a debate board or a baby names board, or possibly both. Such an odd thing to go around posting everywhere! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I keep thinking of the scene from Apollo 13 when the astronaut crew and mission control have a blackout period of no communication. See you all on the flip side. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 So, on the old boards, we had an I'm first post. For the blackout, I guess we will have an I'm Last post. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I hadn't even opened the jacket thread until I saw it mentioned on this one, but I have seen Weird Jacket Poster on another board (maybe two) as well. It was either a debate board or a baby names board, or possibly both. Such an odd thing to go around posting everywhere! It is the same with the Which to Serve First: Salad v Appetizer Troll. S/he has posted all over on different boards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Anyone going to stay on until the boards actully go down? I'm too tired to stay up til 11. See ya in a few days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Anyone going to stay on until the boards actully go down?Not me. See ya later, everyone! Last on to leave please lock up and turn off the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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