[Andorion]

QuickTidal, on 08 July 2015 - 04:33 PM, said:

Andorion, on 08 July 2015 - 04:23 PM, said:

One thing I have learnt in the past month since my grandmother passed away is that if you want to do something nice for somebody, so it. Don't procrastinate.

There is this Indian sweetdish called Rabri its made from milk and thick cream and its delicious. My grandmother loved it. I would often pass a shop that was famous for its Rabri. I kept on tellng myself that one day I would take some of it back for her. I never did. And now I remember that everytime I walk past there. Needless to say today I passed it again.

x1000 agreed. My wife is super family oriented and I've never been...but since I've known her she's had me connecting with my family much more (and incorporating me into hers), especially grandparents who might not be here forever.

If it helps Andorion, you could always buy those sweets for your family or friends and share them together as a way to remember her.

Thnaks. That is what I will very probably do in the end.

[Nicodimas]

Briar King, on 08 July 2015 - 07:15 PM, said:

I don't think the crash is connected to each other. So the news says

In honesty probably has to do with this...
http://www.wsj.com/a...rket-1436362924

Wonder who is exposed to this..

[Solidsnape]

Nico, that Norse map site is just fucked up.

I'm sick of not being good enough. At just about all of my pursuits.
Mediocrity is so fkn shit.
I just don't seem to have the time to do anything anymore.
Fuck work.

[Tiste Simeon]

QuickTidal, on 08 July 2015 - 05:52 PM, said:

I saw that all listed/linked out over at Gawker. All happened today within hours of each other. It certainly seems sketchy to have all happened at once.

Maybe Skynet?

Also add this weirdness to the list.

That's some Doctor Who kind of weirdness!

[worry]

They said it was Randall. He did it all.

[worry]

The President: "Is that you doing this, Randall? Are you at it again?"
Randall: "I sowwy."
The President: "D'awww I can't stay mad at you!"

[amphibian]

Briar King, on 09 July 2015 - 02:28 AM, said:

Has anyone watched the news? What was the cause of the glitches today?

The stock exchange put out that an internal glitch caused it.

United Airlines said a router issue was the culprit that caused a grounding of all flights.

I think they are covering a hacking story, but we won't know publicly for years.

[Andorion]

I can't figure out the formatting tools for Reddit. I signed up recently, i want to post stuff and I can't figure out how to Spoiler hide posts. Does anybody here know?

[Tiste Simeon]

If you're on PC there is formatting help under the text box where you write. There's a list of the various options.

EDIT: Found this in the Malazan subreddit:

Quote

[NAME OF BOOK Spoiler](/s "Spoiler Goes Here")
and you will get a mouseover bar with a tag like this (NOTE the ] and ( have no space between them):

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[worry]

I'd help you, Ando, but I am boycotting Reddit since the feminazis shut down my Taxidermied Animals Wearing Dresses Candid Upskirt subreddit.

[Maark Abbott]

worry, on 09 July 2015 - 06:09 AM, said:

I'd help you, Ando, but I am boycotting Reddit since the feminazis shut down my Taxidermied Animals Wearing Dresses Candid Upskirt subreddit.

You oppressive CIS mass of shitlord, you.

[Andorion]

The things you face in a monsoon. We have been having 24+ hours of medium to heavy rain and as a result the terrace gutters got clogged up with leaves. This in turn caused water to pool in the terrace and then it seeped down and started leaking into rooms. All this resulted in an emergency cleanup operation in the pitch dark, in heavy rain.

The rain has only become heavier and heavier as the night progresses. I probably won't be able to leave the house tomorrow

[A Demon Llama!]

So, my parents are having a 50th birthday party on Saturday and I am supposed to say a speech...... I got nothing. I have no idea what to say. Any idears?

[Messremb]

A Demon Llama!, on 09 July 2015 - 06:53 PM, said:

So, my parents are having a 50th birthday party on Saturday and I am supposed to say a speech...... I got nothing. I have no idea what to say. Any idears?

Who will you be talking to, family or friends of theirs or both? A few family anecdotes, recall good times, holidays how pleased you all are that so many are there, wish long life and health to all?

[A Demon Llama!]

Yeah, family and mostly friends. But nobody wants to sit there and listen to some anecdote they dont care about, or at least that's what I think. Just thinking of how it can be made short and sweet but also not seem like a cop out. Worst part is I cant give it in English so it will be harder for me to say anything.

[worry]

"Grandma, grandpa. Other grandma, other grandpa. You all had sex roughly 50 years and 9 months ago, an act so beautiful and disgusting that it produced the love we see here today between these two people who in turn had sex and produced me. For you see, a birthday must always conjure thoughts of birth, and thoughts of birth likewise conjure sex. It is for that reason I propose an orgy."

At this point you pause for a response. Regardless of what it is you follow with

"Heh heh just kidding folks. Put your pants back on, Janet. Now I would like to tell you all a story of the time I was in the hospital with appendicitis and my parents showed absolute loving devotion..." or some other such sentimental tale.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Just got word that my gran has passed away. She was 90 and it wasn't unexpected and had been in poor health for several years. Last time I saw her (thankfully recently) I came away with the horrible feeling she didn't want to be here any more. Naturally, both the other half and my Mum are away on holiday and out of contact. For once, I'm glad we're super busy at work, because I can go in tomorrow and just stick my head down and be as antisocial as I can get away with.

[Tiste Simeon]

Sorry to hear that Hannah. If you want you could come over Manchester way to drink & hang out

In other horrible groove messing news in work tonight a call came in about a 9 year old girl who was raped. I'm not part of the team dealing with that one but still. So messed up.

[Andorion]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 09 July 2015 - 10:12 PM, said:

Just got word that my gran has passed away. She was 90 and it wasn't unexpected and had been in poor health for several years. Last time I saw her (thankfully recently) I came away with the horrible feeling she didn't want to be here any more. Naturally, both the other half and my Mum are away on holiday and out of contact. For once, I'm glad we're super busy at work, because I can go in tomorrow and just stick my head down and be as antisocial as I can get away with.

Sorry to hear that. My condolences. I now have a rough idea what this feels like, but it will pass. If your grandmother really didn't want to be here anymore, and if she was suffering, then this is a blessing.

[Andorion]

In other news, a repeat performance of terrace clearing in the morning. My city seems to be drowning. Roads have been closed as they are too dangerous. Trees have toppled. The rain has not and apparently will not stop.

On the plus side everybody is taking the day off

Edit: Just got news, a 6 month old infant was washed away and drowned in the street due to severe water logging.

This post has been edited by Andorion: 10 July 2015 - 04:44 AM