A Black Hole of Happiness - Page 47

LessinSF · 06-13-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
I know -- that's why I was embarrassed for the guy (the doctor) and didn't call him back, even though it was a medical thing. I have never had a doctor leave a message like that unless she had cleared it specifically beforehand.

A doctor once called me and left a message saying I had herpes ... and he was going to sue the shit out of me for giving them to his wife! Bah, dum, dah.

Paisley · 06-13-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
1. When I get a voicemail message at home that is clearly not for me (e.g. regarding who will be Sam's coach for some unnamed sport), do I have to call them back to tell them they have the wrong number? I used to, but frequently it's a pain in the ass and I haven't been lately. But I feel bad.

I dunno, but related (or not) -

My husband apparently shares the name of a major contributor to the Republican party. He has received multiple messages inviting him (or, rather, the other guy) to dinners w/ the prez. My husband is not even slightly right-leaning.* I think he should RSVP just for the opportunity to mock W. What is the etiquette/morality/whatever on that?

*I feel like this calls for a Passover/4 Questions joke, but I am too lazy to come up w/ one . . .

bold_n_brazen · 06-13-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by Paisley
I dunno, but related (or not) -

My husband apparently shares the name of a major contributor to the Republican party. He has received multiple messages inviting him (or, rather, the other guy) to dinners w/ the prez. My husband is not even slightly right-leaning.* I think he should RSVP just for the opportunity to mock W. What is the etiquette/morality/whatever on that?

*I feel like this calls for a Passover/4 Questions joke, but I am too lazy to come up w/ one . . .

Did you never watch The West Wing?

Hank Chinaski · 06-13-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
It happens more frequently shortly after you change your phone number. As both fringey and I have done somewhat recently. Six months ago I was getting at least one erroneous message left on my cell phone every two weeks. It has died off now though.

I know fringey made sure her number got updated on the walls at the public mens rooms along both Santa Monica and Venice beaches, so she may have gotten fewer unwanted calls.

pony_trekker · 06-13-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
That is the exact opposite of every doctor I have ever had, all of whom absolutely refuse to leave a message with any substance in it. Even when the message, says "This is Burger's voicemail . . ." The message is always "This is Doctor K. Your test results are back. Let's discuss."

There's this thing called HIPAA.

pony_trekker · 06-13-2007, 09:56 PM

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This house sucks. Barely 1500 sq ft, with a finished basement, is not fit for a person like you. A lousy 3 bed 2 baths with cold unwelcoming granite and marble everywhere. Secluded dead end street walking distance to town means all the weirdo’s and village idiots don’t need a car to find you. My updated baths, kitchen and new flag stone patio means greater taxes to all you home buying suckers. So enjoy paying the $9,300 tax bill and feel good knowing they help support a crappy school district, inefficient garbage removal and a sewer system that backs up into the kitchen sink. I can’t wait to get out of here since my neighbors put in a dog kennel. What a dump!

Call ** to set up an appointment and be disappointed.

ltl/fb · 06-13-2007, 11:53 PM

cranberry vodka + tonic (diet) + splash of grenadine = cough syrup taste.

For some reason, last night, cranberry vodka + tonic (diet) + kirsch did not = cough syrup taste. Or, if it did, I didn't notice for some reason.

LessinSF · 06-14-2007, 12:32 AM

As threatened, both Slave and I are NYC this weekend. I am around all weekend, but the only night we can both go out is Friday after work/night. PM me or him if you can handle it.

Sparklehorse · 06-14-2007, 11:06 AM

I have a question for all the board denizens who have been through divorces. A close friend is in the process of getting a divorce and her wedding anniversary is coming up in the next few weeks. What's a good way for her to get through the day?

Apologies to the keepers of snark if this is too nicey-nice.

taxwonk · 06-14-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by Sparklehorse
I have a question for all the board denizens who have been through divorces. A close friend is in the process of getting a divorce and her wedding anniversary is coming up in the next few weeks. What's a good way for her to get through the day?

Apologies to the keepers of snark if this is too nicey-nice.

Take her out and get her drunk and laid, prefereably in that order.

ABBAKiss · 06-14-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by Sparklehorse
I have a question for all the board denizens who have been through divorces. A close friend is in the process of getting a divorce and her wedding anniversary is coming up in the next few weeks. What's a good way for her to get through the day?

Apologies to the keepers of snark if this is too nicey-nice.

I probably had a more amicable divorce than most, but I spent my anniversary after my divorce at a nice dinner with my ex-husband. I did not have any difficulty getting through the day because I knew I made the right choice in divorcing him and was so glad I still had my best friend. From what I recall, no one else realized it was my anniversary except for my ex and me.

But maybe just see if she wants to get dinner or do something without specifically stating "I am offering to do this so that you do not pity yourself today."

Pretty Little Flower · 06-14-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
Take her out and get her drunk and laid, prefereably in that order.

Boy, I'm not sure this is the best advice to give to someone in her friend's position. Sometimes it is nice to get laid first and then go out and get drunk.

taxwonk · 06-14-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Boy, I'm not sure this is the best advice to give to someone in her friend's position. Sometimes it is nice to get laid first and then go out and get drunk.

That's true. However, I was also trying to be sensitive to Sparkle's needs. After all, she may not be up for the FMF, and if she's not a voyeur, then hanging around during the getting laid part in order to get drunk after might be rather awkward.

You see, Flower, a truly helpful and compassionate person such as myself always considers the needs and desires of all stakeholders. This should be your take-away from today's posting.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 06-14-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Boy, I'm not sure this is the best advice to give to someone in her friend's position. Sometimes it is nice to get laid first and then go out and get drunk.

On her wedding night?

greatwhitenorthchick · 06-14-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Sparklehorse
I have a question for all the board denizens who have been through divorces. A close friend is in the process of getting a divorce and her wedding anniversary is coming up in the next few weeks. What's a good way for her to get through the day?

Apologies to the keepers of snark if this is too nicey-nice.

Hmm. My separation and divorce were, relatively speaking, such non-events, that I don't even remember how I spent my anniversary. I think I probably forgot it (par for the course during my marriage, so nothing really changed).

However, if hers is a little more meaningful, I would try to distract her as much as possible doing non-anniversary-type things. No dinners, no activities where you have to sit around and there is time for contemplation (i.e., no sitting on a beach). Anything that she likes to do that is active and distracting is good. Shopping, anything athletic, anything involving walking around etc.