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susandennisMicrosoft is having a 30th birthday party/company meeting for all regular employees all day at the baseball stadium near my house. So it's only me and the rest of the contractors here today... Pretty quiet so far.
I do worry a little about the wine. There is tons of it and nothing non-alcoholic and I just know that some night, coming home from here, I am going to get pulled over and sent to DWI prison. I need to figure out a way around that. (Kieran always asks if I'm ok to drive but since there is no good alternative to my not driving, I tell him... I'm fine.) Their house is not an easy taxi location. BUT, I've thought that one plan might be to the short distance to the major street where there are businesses with parking lots, park and call a cab and get the car via a bus the next day. If I need to, I can do that.
I do worry a little about the wine. There is tons of it and nothing non-alcoholic and I just know that some night, coming home from here, I am going to get pulled over and sent to DWI prison. I need to figure out a way around that. (Kieran always asks if I'm ok to drive but since there is no good alternative to my not driving, I tell him... I'm fine.) Their house is not an easy taxi location. BUT, I've thought that one plan might be to the short distance to the major street where there are businesses with parking lots, park and call a cab and get the car via a bus the next day. If I need to, I can do that.
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Date: 2005-09-23 04:06 pm (UTC)I'm lovin' it! :)
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Date: 2005-09-23 04:26 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 04:36 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 04:40 pm (UTC)Sorry if I'm bumming you out. Goldfish are NOT beginner fish, and cannot thrive in small tanks. They also are not good to use to cycle a tank with, they are not hardy fish.
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Date: 2005-09-23 04:50 pm (UTC)Today, I'm thinking I'll get something like this: http://www.crystalcolours.com/images/dm-goldfish-bowl.jpg
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Date: 2005-09-23 04:54 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 05:03 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 05:02 pm (UTC)You can put two goldfish in a bowl. They will stunt. Have you heard the old wives tale that fish won't grow as big in a smaller tank? Well, what happens is the fish stunt. Stunted fish do not and cannot exhibit normal behaviour or colors. Their internal organs do not develop, they are prone to disease and live in pain. They eventually die in their infancy.
If you really want a small tank, try to get a 2.5 gallon tank, at the smallest, with a heater and a filter, and put a betta fish in it. No fish will thrive in a tank with no filter.
However, I will tell you that the smaller the tank, the harder it is to care for and keep stable. Bigger tanks give you more room for the 'fudge factor' and are more forgiving if things go wrong.
Putting two goldfish in a bowl like that is like putting two tigers in a small closet without fresh air.
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Date: 2005-09-23 05:13 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 05:25 pm (UTC)Here is a link to an excellent message board all about fish. They have a whole section devoted to cold water fish, like goldfish. The board is attached to a really informative sight with lots of info about many different kinds of fish.
http://www.badmanstropicalfish.com/message_board/messages/board-topics.html
Hope this helps.
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Date: 2005-09-23 05:39 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 05:55 pm (UTC)I wish you the best of luck on this new endeavor, however that word may be spelled.
8^)
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Date: 2005-09-23 06:05 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-23 06:20 pm (UTC)But, now seems like a good as time as any to tell you that I have always enjoyed reading your journal. I don't know how I stumbled upon your journal, but I know it was early on in my LJing, and I'm delighted that I did find you.
And now, I have a question. You reported the other day how much you spent on your condo-re-do ... I'm curious as to what you thought it would be when you started. Did the cost stay within the expected ball park?
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Date: 2005-09-23 07:44 pm (UTC)As far as the condo redo goes... I'm not quite sure how to answer. Initially, I kind of envisioned new paint, new carpet and maybe a new couch. BUT I had no clue how much any of that would cost. I told Sheri that I wanted to spend about $10,000. But I also told her that I was clueless about the costs and that I didn't want to make many of the decisions based on cost - I wanted a beautiful home.
In retrospect, since we replaced every single stick of furniture and created marvelous new spaces were none were before (in addition to the paint and the carpet), I'm actually kind of amazed that it was ONLY $50,000.
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Date: 2005-09-23 07:50 pm (UTC)I think it's all lovely! I bet you are very comfy in there!
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Date: 2005-09-23 05:13 pm (UTC)I spent the night in the San Diego Jail in 1972 for a DUI. Not fun. All I could think of was: Boy, if my mother could see me now. I never forgot it and was very careful after that. It affects your insurance for 7 years.
Much easier and safer to take a cab. Glad you are thinking ahead.
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Date: 2005-09-23 05:36 pm (UTC)I read the paper when I get home in the evening
Date: 2005-09-23 05:17 pm (UTC)I was going to try and catch E-ring but I missed it. Now I don't feel so bad about that.
Did House seem even pissier than usual?
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Date: 2005-09-23 05:38 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-09-24 02:56 am (UTC)