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most vegetables cause nightmares, as well. So, I wouldn't recommend eating a big salad or dish of steamed veggies before going to bed if you don't want the nightmares.

from forshame :

funny! or not.

from alwaysange :

What, is the April Fool's joke now that the picture doesn't display? Wahh!

from parlance :

Hahahahahahahaha!! Journal Jungle!!!

from alwaysange :

I love my dog. I can't remember what life was like before I had her. I think it was really lonely and oppressive. Dogs are the best and no matter what breed you end up with, you'll probably be very happy. Dog people are happier in general if you ask me.

from alwaysange :

I find it highly ironic that we both just updated our diaries simultaneously it would seem and both our entries make mention of Mr. Rogers. What are the chances?

from alwaysange :

Ouch. What do you want with Wall Drug? It's a nasty little tourist trap. Even the wooden Indians look bored.

from dont-stop :

You know? I thought you were "keeding" with that laser turntable, but I could see people buying that. Especially if they have a valuable vinyl collection.

from captvfirefly :

So, you guys gettin' hitched or what? :)

from alwaysange :

Welcome back! Your situation poses quite the conundrum. I have a friend in Louisiana whose boyfriend lives in Canada (yes, they met online too). He found the same obstacles in the way for them to be together, and so he found a university in her vicinity and visited with interest to attend. If the university is desperate enough (as they are all hungry for enrollment), they will petition to allow the prospective student into the country on a "scholastic" visit. They're going through the motions and the paperwork now, but all signs point to success with this approach so far. Oh...and before I forget...awwwwwwwwwwww (this is my reaction to your two weeks statement). Best of luck!

from forshame :

wow, that reminds me of the time when i met my ex for the first time at an airport (we met online when i won one of his ebay auctions). anyway, have fun! also, ditto on the buddy list thing...no IE subscription.

from captvfirefly :

Glad that you're still among the living! I knew meeting her would go well. I look forward to hearing more details when you get time. And what is this "IE subscription tool" you're talking about? I just have you on my buddy list in diaryland, so it lights up when you update. But, I'm interested in knowing about that IE thing..but no rush of course. You enjoy your time.

from alwaysange :

Whoo hoo, you're still alive! I was certain there was a new kidney on the black market when you hadn't updated in what seemed like a long time. It sounds like you hit it off with Allie. As someone in a long-distance internet relationship, I find this most fascinating and awesome! I can't wait to read more of your reactions to the experience of meeting her. Was it everything you had hoped it to be?

from justnick :

Whoa, you must have read pretty far back to find the Billy Joel entry. kudos. Shouldn't be too hard to understand, though, for a person in the Husker Du ring with Lynard Skynard in his favorites. Kudos to that, too, by the way.

from catinblack :

Good luck with Allie. The suspense has been building for so long! As one who is engaged to wonderful someone I met online 5 years ago, I hope you lose more than a kidney.

from captvfirefly :

I can't wait to hear how the whole "meeting Allie" thing goes! I have no worries - even though you keep making comments about waking up without a kidney. Also, those shootings in Columbus are no joke - I live in Columbus, and have friends that live in the area most targeted. Scary shit that is. And the Cincy PD? They can't seem to stay out of the negative limelight - maybe if they would quit beating black men to death..? But, I remember that SNL skit with Farley and I laughed too! Good stuff.

from captvfirefly :

Damnit, how the hell did I miss THE birthday?? So, you survived the big 3-0 I see. It didn't sound too painful, so you give me hope. :) I'm sorry I missed it, but I'd still like to say Happy Belated Birthday!

from alwaysange :

Happy Birthday, Gramps. ;) I think the confederate flag stereotype only applies in the state of Alabama.

from forshame :

i don't know where you got that picture, but this is what the new bills actually look like: http://www.msnbc.com/news/978088.asp

from thatmarygirl :

um. yeah. do dicks really wobble?

from alwaysange :

Your entry reminded me of an HBO documentary I saw recently called "Curse of the Bambino." If you haven't seen it, I recommend it. The film outlines the fateful history of the Boston Red Sox, and even if you don't like baseball much, it's pretty interesting. I realize that the most famous rivalry in baseball to this day seems to be between the Red Sox and the Yankees. So...how 'bout them Cubs this year? Wouldn't it be something if the two underdog teams (The Cubs and The Red Sox) squared off in the World Series?

from thatmarygirl :

"He's like Michael Dukakis with a coke habit." Oh man.

from thatmarygirl :

if only i had some sort of shocking prankster in my life, i wouldn't need to.

from thatmarygirl :

you're good.

from alwaysange :

I loved the story about your dad's alleged Elvis lighter...I am sure you'll never fall for that one again. I've actually had the same thing happen to me by way of a camera. And that is, I suppose, what they call shocking the fuck out of you.

from thatmarygirl :

or hobbits.

from captvfirefly :

A couple of things: a.) I've been eating peanut butter and honey sandwhiches lately like they're going out of style. Everyone says "eeww! peanut butter and honey?", but we both know it's THE way to eat peanut butter. 2.) SmithCorona word processor - is it the kind that came with a seperate screen? If so, I have the same one. And yes! It took forever to print out the pages - I used it in college and had to take the thing down to a student lounge so the loud "claking" noise didn't wake up my roommate (after taking hours to print). D.) I knew you would end up smitten with Allie. Didn't you see this coming? lol The internet romance is the wave of the future. Good for you. :)

from grlenamored :

i think that is a neat idea - the whole diary every 50 days thing. i wish i could be disciplined enough. i don't know that i'd want to read half of what i wrote though, 5 years from now. i'd just as soon forget.

from alwaysange :

Right on...patriot! If I had a bumper sticker, it would read Anyone But Bush, 2004! And you know, with a Bush, a Dick and a Colin, everyone gets screwed.

from thatmarygirl :

sigh.

from alwaysange :

Oh yeah, Supermarket Sweep. Someone's hit rock-bottom boredom levels. Just so you know, the show has been around for a long time...possibly even since the 80's. I cannot, for the life of me imagine why.

from forshame :

Woo, I got a mention. Yeah, um, I haven't updated my dairy in over a year. I still like to read them, though. I have my own domain with a blog that I rarely update. You are welcome to visit me there, though ... http://norobot.com.

from captvfirefly :

Hmm, I also seem to recall telling you your email didn't work, but it's water under the bridge now. lol Hopefully now you've got everything turned on!

from forshame :

But, but....I left a note for you telling you that I sent you an email and it was returned. I EVEN mentioned that you probably didn't have your email function turned on in your settings. Why, oh why do you ignore me?? :)

from thatmarygirl :

i remember traffic in the south. :)

from mindfluff :

i'm going to be 33 in a couple of months and i can honestly say that, for no apparent reason, life becomes much more simple once you've made it into your 3rd decade. i am however a little nervous about being 40.

from captvfirefly :

I keep trying to tell myself that I'll be fine with turning 30, but EVERYONE says "Oh, you'll go through a complete meltdown, trust me!" I have friends who have made the transition (but I didn't hear how the 3-0 actually went, just that they had obviously survived) who say it's the best decade of your life, so what could possibly be that bad about turning 3-0? I don't want to spazz, really I don't. When is your birthday again? I'm pretty sure you go before me....lol (sorry, I didn't mean to laugh..well, yes I did. lol Seriously, you're going to have to tell me all about it - I'm not that far behind (April)).

from forshame :

so, um, when did the making out happen?

from captvfirefly :

Oh, the kitten thing - it made me upset just reading it. People like that deserve a terrible fate (one I don't care to even put in print). I would have been a wreck too, if I had seen that. As far as women not wanting nice guys - there is a BIG difference between being "nice" and having no spine. You can be nice, but have the self confidence to back it up. And I agree with Allie's theory - I had even heard it on Oprah YEARS ago - you can't look for "The One" and disgregard others. You should look at the "good for now" kind of dates, so when you don't focus on "The One", you'll find her easier. At least that's what Oprah told women - quit looking for a husband, look for a date and see what happens. So, there you have it.

from kimbaleigh :

Hey there, found your diary when i was browsing and read the most recent entry and some old ones so thought id say hi! I liked 'wearing the joke crown' out of interest did you ever find out if that bloke od' or if he just drunk to much? Im tired cause its late. well early now, i'll be back to read more! Take care

from captvfirefly :

Sorry to hear that Allie won't be visiting. But, at least you guys still talk. Hey, what's your AIM name? I'm "BoredatWork74" if you're ever online and bored. Since I have no internet connection from home (for the time being, damn POS modem), I'm usually only on during work (bad, bad Sys Admin), but feel free to track me down. Oh, and about pictures --I have pictures posted in my diary, but you probably already saw them. http://captvfirefly.diaryland.com/030426_72.html (in case you missed them). I'm told those pictures don't do me justice (I've lost more weight since then), but at least it's a reference point.

from rowanchic :

I know somebody just like you. He thinks the same way you do and even likes Kerry. Maybe you can drop me a line sometime and we can talk

from captvfirefly :

Yes, Go Blue Jackets indeed. *wink* I just wanted to toss my .02 cents in about Allie. Just because distance seperates you doesn't mean there can't be something more than friendship. I wouldn't take that connection for granted if I were you, because it really is hard to find. Take my aunt for example. She "met" a guy through Yahoo who lives in Australia. They've talked for years and have an amazing connection. So finally she is taking the plunge and is going to visit him in November (for a month). There are no expectations, but I have a feeling (just from the way she talks about him) that once they meet, they'll be inseperable. So, it *is* possible that you and Allie could become more than friends. And besides, didn't you say she was coming to visit soon? Sure, the distance would be a major obstacle, but isn't dating enough of a pain in the ass in general? Very interesting.

from captvfirefly :

Wow, it must be in the diaryland water or something. I just read your entry from yesterday - those mental health questions were...interesting. Sometimes I wonder if I'm picking up on all the teen "angst" that floats around d-land. Other times I think it's just all the changes going on around me (job, family, personal). Since we're both feeling about the same, I'm going to say that we aren't nuts. And yes, I don't think it's so much depression, I'm just pretty lazy. Oh, and by the way, I have on khaki pants and a light blue button down shirt today. lol

from mindfluff :

one thing i'll say about mike watt is that he really sweats for his "art". i've seen him play a couple of times and it was like being in the front row at seaworld (incidently when i did go to seaworld i didn't sit in the front row) btw i'm not from vancouver orginally. i'm a relocated brit from london.

from mindfluff :

you wanted notes so i'm sending you one. of course i have nothing to say since i don't know you but i can easily fall back on a pretty standard question like "what kind of music does your band play and do you play bass and if so is your bass idol mike watt"...maybe that wasn't such a standard question after all.

from captvfirefly :

It's about time you turned on your notes! I thought maybe you didn't *want* any notes or fluffly anecdotes. Good to see you figured it out. :) Just popping in to give you some grief and let you know I'm still reading.

from forshame :

I tried to email you yesterday when you were begging for emails, but it got returned. I figured you forgot to turn the email function on in your settings, so I tried to leave you a note. Yesterday your notes function wasn't turned on...today it is. Go me. You're funny as hell. Go you. Keep writing.

from bellamante :

Aw, bless your heart! Don't worry. I'm really enjoying reading your diary. I love how to make politics interesting and funny! Not many have that talent! (LoL @ "Journal Jungle.")

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