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Tuyu: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Tuyu) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:45:45 -0500

In today's comic about the overhead light, "otherwise known...as the 'slow-cooker'"...

I thought you guys had compact fluorescents. Not nearly as hot--wouldn't that make it "the dehydrator"?

Eh, what do canine brothers know, anyway?

Mark in Boston: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Mark in Boston) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:26:05 -0500

Where I live we eat turkey and squash and pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. The tradition goes back to a time when some new people came to the country and worked with (or more often against) the people who were already there, but one day they put aside their differences and gathered for a big feast. I'm told they ate oysters and venison. Was there a legendary feast like that in your world? What was on the menu?

Terri the Tiger: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Terri the Tiger) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:07:01 -0500

Hmmm, perhaps Coney and Francis are ready for another play companion then?

VAXHeadroom: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (VAXHeadroom) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:32:00 -0500

Read today that Rudy passed his drivers test. My son and I have been reading Kevin and Kell for several years. He goes to take his test day after tomorrow. We've been laughing at how your lives have paralleled ours many times.
And good luck on getting the research published!

jup-reindeer: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (jup-reindeer) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:07 -0500

Dining on spiders? Bleh. Just bleh.

jup-reindeer: BACK TO EVERYDAY LIFE

nospam@example.com (jup-reindeer) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:55:23 -0500

I wouldn't quite know on that one. The driver's test dedicated to a select number of species, including mine, was all about defensive driving. Avoid contact. Be prepared for quick actions. Drive up to the speed limit, at all times, when possible. (And, always use detectors.) Learning to avoid traffic jams and "bad areas". Seek out local police in case of danger. The test for my breed even avoided discussion of parallel parking, on issues of it being too "confrontational". (A vehicle in front. Another behind. Both blockades, in case of need to escape and all that.)

I have heard of the occasional predator trying to disguise themselves as herbivore, just to get an easier driver's test. The DMV puts those whom are caught trying through some seriously humiliating situations before denying them the license, though.

Tuyu: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Tuyu) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:15:32 -0500

I wonder if there are enough bugs ON falling leaves to be worth watching for. If there are, I'd bet Fenton would be good at catching them.

S c y t h e: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (S c y t h e) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:24:49 -0500

I passed my driving test on the first try... But then, there was an obcene amount of luck involved. The only thing I can pride myself on is my picture-perfect, textbook parallel park... which is a feat I strongly doubt I'll ever accomplish again. ^_^;

I agree with Mortar (on both points, in fact). Thanksgiving is it's own holiday seperate from Christmas... Thanksgiving should be surrounded by oranges, yellows, reds... the colors of the leaves. There should be pumpkins and various veggies as decorations. Christmas is straight up green and red... with Fir trees covered in lights and ornaments... two totally different holidays. I love 'em both, though. But the point is... I keep my Christmas cd's hidden 'till after Thanksgiving.

And I'm sure you father does indeed miss those bonding moments where you two'd catch leaves as they fell, but at the same time, he should be proud that you've become your own individual self. Parents hate to see their children grow up, but at the same time, it must give them a sense of pride knowing that their child has become the person he/she is directly because of the upbringing.

...I'm kinda scared to have kids, myself. ¬_¬;

Selina Grace: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Selina Grace) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:39:05 -0500

Tammy's life at the lighthouse might be isolated. Is she anywhere near a town? I commuted 30 miles to all of my schools, that could be an option for her son too...

Bixyl Shuftan: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Bixyl Shuftan) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:29:52 -0500

Sorry your brother didn't pass the test, this time.

And starting to get a few Christmas commercials on TV here.

Lindesfarne Dewclaw: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Lindesfarne Dewclaw) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:17:58 -0500

To J.A.M.: I didn't say I couldn't stand my future in-laws. I just said they were annoying...and that's only on the subject of setting a wedding date. On that, I'm holding firm.

The J.A.M.: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (The J.A.M.) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:00:37 -0500

Geez, if you can't stand your future in-laws, **why don't you tell them off already?**
I know feelings will be hurt, but if you don't speak up now, you're just going to get stepped on again and again and again.

Beast: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Beast) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:19:57 -0500

Aye, good luck with your future in-laws on Thanksgiving. Personally, I'm looking forward to my Thanksgiving with my family, especially since I'm going to be the one cooking this year.

Jak Trina: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Jak Trina) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:03:10 -0500

I wish you the best of luck with your in-laws and your Thanksgiving. Also tell Rudy not to give up, I didn't get my licence until I was almost 18. He's a smart kid he'll get it.

Reynard: FAIL BLOG

nospam@example.com (Reynard) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:56:40 -0500

Give Rudy my sympathies, and good wishes on his next driver's exam. Heck, I didn't learn to drive until I was 30. (This was due to a combination of factors, the biggest one being that I really didn't need to because I was willing to put up with walking or biking very long distances.) In fact, IMHO, the good thing about not owning a car is not having to Feed the Beast (remember when gas was $4.99/gal.? Who says that it won't happen again?) and insure it. (I hear that premiums for rookie drivers like Rudy are astronomical.)