karenmeal

That test is disappointing. I didn't see the sweet, intelligent, thoughtful, long-haired, hippy tandem-master, atheist type on there anywhere. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

I don't celebrate Valentine's Day because I suspect that it's history was somewhere along these lines: So the florists say to Hallmark, "Psst, you wanna make up a holiday so we can mark up our products and force men to buy them for fear of a rash of shit from their girlfriend/wife?" And Hallmark is all, "Yeah! How do we do that?" And the florists are like, "Alright, so I've already talked to my peeps over at Hersheys, and we've decided we'll make up some day with quasi-religious over tones by naming it after a Saint that nobody has ever heard of." And Hallmark is like, "Cool.. sounds good so far. I love exploiting religious celebrations for profit, making up a new religious holiday from scratch is even better." And Hersheys is like, "Word." And DeBeers is like, "Yo, can I get in on this shit?" With enough advertising, women everywhere were convinced that the new standard of love was that men would prove their love in the form of flowers, shiny things, chocolates, and expensive outings once a year. And men grudgingly obliged. That is my theory. So have fun not taking part in the reuslt of a massive advertising campaign. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Am I the only one who will admit that I've done this before? I've written a check to a roommate before and it accidentally bounced. I tried to remedy the situation right away, but unfortunately I was out of town and really clueless on what to do to get the money to him immediately. I later apologized and it never happened again, it was the last time I've bounced a check. If she respects the other aspects of your living arrangement and this check and the other check are the only problems so far then I would just say that you should request cash from her for bills from now on. Sucks that you got hosed, but is there any chance that the reason you wanted this girl as a roommate is because she was a hot blonde 22 year old? If that is the case, then you asked for it. Next time pick someone who is older and more financially responsible. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Hey there Jaye! We'll have Jello shots another day. When we have time to play, Without sacrificing an A. So what do you say? Hooray! And Mr. Vetracide, thanks for providing me with the opportunity to jump with you, I am sure it will be an experience I will treasure for ever. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Thanks Jeanne!

Note the excellent fashion sense.. Orange, yellow and green tie-dye with a purple shirt. Sometimes I amaze myself with my brilliance. What the fuck am I doing in that picture? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Thanks guys! I'm 23! Is there any landmark at all to being 23? I don't think so. My afternoon class ended up being canceled today so now I'm relaxing at home and then going to my favorite Thai restaurant to grab some "hallucinogenic" cocktails tonight.. they must've smuggled over some absynthe or something.. It shall be fun. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

I hate poptarts! Seriously, how can you all eat them? It's like a cross between wax and pastry! Yuk! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Like Eloy? I think Jeanne would like that! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

too much anthropormorphizing for me. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Argh, I didn't freaking feel it. Jeff felt it, maybe I'd had too much wine. My first earthquake and I couldn't tell. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

It's because their profit margin is a percentage, not a fixed amount. The price of oil is going up, but as the price rises, so does their cut. It's also because they're not investing so much of their profits in finding new oil supplies, just pocketing it. But it looks like they will have to start investing more of it, so I supose that would decrease their profit in the meantime.. until the investments started paying off. Did that make sense? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Nope! --And I can't believe I'm saying that about a racer!! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

I've got a question, I've packed an older racer tandem rig in the past and it was FUGLY!! However, your rig appears to look pretty nice. I'm wondering what racer has changed. Does the three ring system still have 3 cables? Would you mind taking a close up picture with the flap open so I can see how things are routed? -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

I kicked a hole in a wall once. It was the day we were moving from CA to WA and that morning my boyfriend backed right into my car and smashed it up. I was so mad. I made him take the blame and tlel the landlord. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

It depends what the cabin is pressurized to.. I did it before just to see and I think it got to about 7-9,000 feet, of course that wasn't our real altitude. It's still interesting to see though.. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Being snowed in is the best.

Probably more likely they are caused by the people who can hardly pack for themselves because the packers always help them out. So I guess in a way it would be packers causing it.. Whats with the packer hate? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Nathan, I love packing for folks like you. Even if I'm sick of packing and just want to stop, when I have someone who treats me that well, I go out of my way to help them out. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Some of us pay taxes.. (I did when it was under the table..) "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

We'd probably be able to arrange stuff if it wasn't for the fact that the pilots have real jobs too. Brad, I would be happy to be packing this weekend! I need some money and a break from studying. Besides, I don't jump in cold weather, unless someone else is buying my jump.. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

Yay!!! congratulations Jaye!!! Now be careful those first hundred hours! When will you be able to take me on some bandit jumps? -Karen Sorry I didn't call you back, we had some drama. Jeff wasn't working Sunday anyways. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

It's Tuesday in the middle of winter in the Pacific North West.. What did ya expect? Get a buddy who's a pilot and rent a plane. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

That is soooooo sweet!!! What a good present idea. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham

I got 2... But I swear that I'm a genius! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham