Dusty Chalk

Wouldn't that be a function of programming (I.E. of the sound in the game)? What's the best you've ever heard it?

My condolences, as well.

's'truth -- I'm full of those trivia things. I actually used that Back to the Future thing yesterday. I think it's more "spirit" than actual physical shape.

Declined.

Did you know...? ...that it's largely improvised?

Yeah, you said before, but all reports I've read so far don't point in that direction. I've been finding stories like this one more typical. We'll see, I guess. I should probably take that bet, you're going to regret...

Great doesn't begin to describe it. I'm going to have to rewatch season 3 (yes, season 3) -- I think I noticed something. Every time she's about to narrate her thoughts in the episode, they duck the sound. I think in one particular pass, they ducked the sound, then -- without her saying her thoughts -- cut back to dialog. Veronica (out loud): I got nothing. Not sure, could be wishful thinking, but if they did, it was pretty brilliant. Problem is, I don't remember which episode. Love the attention to detail on this show. I actually really like the Logan character, despite being full of contradictions. He has that really nasal voice, which one wouldn't normally associate with charismatic, but I can't imaging anyone else voicing his parts. It's perfect for the role. I think it makes a nice complement to Buffy -- it's got that same turn-on-a-dime dramatics (comedy to drama, vice versa, etc.), but without the fantasy element, and every once in a while, instead of being a superheroine, she totally chokes. (Like that scene in River Stix.) Now back to: Big Bang Theory, Season 2.

It's somewhere around a hundred here, too, guys -- I feel for you. Although I am indoors and air-conditioning is working just fine thank you.

Captive audience, here.

Where are you getting this?

The only thing the software fix is supposed to fix is that the bars are more accurate -- I.E. they show no bars when there's no signal, rather than 4 bars. So at least you'll know you're holding it wrong, rather than getting incorrect feedback.

Awesome.

I do like them (I mean, I bought the album), and yes, I was aware of the Iced Earth connection (of which I am an enormous fan). But that Wuthering Heights thing just gets me going. There must be something subconscious from my childhood that it's triggering.

Anchorage, semi-permanent residence. The friend is only accompanying her for the drive, so it's basically just her and the dogs.

Your loss. EDIT: Now that I think about it, I have their first album:

Actually, that one I think I know how to do, I'll bring 'em out the next time we see each other.

I'm going to guess without reading further that he used either that bedazzler material or that stuff with the ironing that mends without sewing. Oh, and seriously, Fitz, as always, looks like great work. And I'm with you on the anger. Another very little piece of me dies every time I hear a horror story about K1000 drivers.

Visited with my sister one last time before she takes off for Alaska tomorrow (a two-week drive with a friend and the two doggies). Bittersweet.

Hrm...

"...magnet..."? I don't know if that's a good idea...admittedly, this wasn't with the iPhone, but I was told never to get one of those cheap cases with the magnetic clasps on my previous smartphone (Palm Treo), but maybe it was because the cheap ones use magnets whose strength isn't regulated...

But as of yet, all of them are recreatable (plenty of drivers, etc. -- the key is drivers, they're not making any more of the K1000 drivers...the bastards).

Happy Birthday!

Just finished Veronica Mars. FFFUUU...

Except that there's only a limited number of them in existence. They're not rare...yet, but...