(s)Lysithe: Hi :) Chuck: Hey, guys! Chuck: So listen, there are going to be six of us. Chuck: I didn't know whether I ought to fire up another game . . . Chuck: Depends on whether everyone wants to play or some are content to spectate. (s)Lysithe: I'm happy to do either, but I'm sitting in a spectator seat because I thought there were 4 players already. Gupfee: I invited ScrappyDoo too Gupfee: she wants to spectate (s)ScarpeG: I'm here Chuck: Hellooo! Chuck: Okay. Sounds good to me. Gupfee: rowan and varin here yet? Chuck: Only if they're spectating. Chuck: So I think no, not yet. Chuck: Ooo . . . I may have sent the info to the wrong addy for Rowan. Chuck: I'm-a try again. (s)ScarpeG: :o (s)ScarpeG: you pooface! Chuck: Yeah. I suck lately. :P Chuck: Okay. Done. Chuck: *whistling* Gupfee: well ro have about a billion email addys Gupfee: has beefygem: Hi - beefygem here. Varin should be along shortly. Chuck: hehe Chuck: True. Gupfee: hi beefy Chuck: Welcome! Gupfee: love the ipod idea :D Chuck: You know, I haven't watched it yet. The damn sound is screwed up on my laptop. Chuck: *sad* beefygem: hey, just trying to do a social servie Chuck: Not sure I'm interested in seeing Timmy on the toilet anyway. Gupfee: heheh beefygem: service, that is. I think the sound was quiet, I had to turn my volume up all the way. Gupfee: I'm not sure about this new camera Gupfee: it was hard to hear the burrito date video too Chuck: Yeah, mine's not working at all. I first noticed it when I tried to watch the Coldoil press conference. Chuck: Oh, yeah, background noise was the issue on the date, I think. beefygem: maybe the robots are interfering with your puter Chuck: hehe Chuck: Which robots? beefygem: just general robots. ;) Chuck: Hmm. May have to grill 011ie on that. Chuck: If he feels like speaking to me next time I see him. Gupfee: how long have you known 011ie and Tim? Chuck: Oh God. You know, someone asked me that the other day. Chuck: PostLarval, I think. Chuck: I think I decided it was five or six years. (s)Lysithe: What did you say? Chuck: Since college. Chuck: *old* Gupfee: pshaw beefygem: whatever! Gupfee: I have panty hose older than that Chuck: haha Chuck: You have to tell me how you keep them from running, then. Chuck: I hate pantyhose. Gupfee: easy, I don't wear them Chuck: Lucky. Gupfee: because I hate them too Chuck: heh Chuck: I should invest in some pantsuits I guess. Just seems like a waste for a part-time job. (s)Lysithe: I wear pantyhose to weddings, but that is about it. Gupfee: what are you doing for work? beefygem: yeah, pantyhose are evil. Chuck: Right now I'm an administrative floater for a finance company. Gupfee: in other words: everyone else's slave Chuck: My job search is sort of aimless, and the market isn't helping. Chuck: Yes. Well put. Gupfee: what do you want to be doing? Chuck: I'm not sure. That's half the trouble. Chuck: Not a very focused job search. Gupfee: that could slow things down, yeah Chuck: Tim and 011ie and I partied so much in college. Gupfee: what's your degree in? Chuck: I ended up getting a general degree just to graduate. Chuck: <---------sad Gupfee: that just means you have more options to look at! Chuck: But to be fair, my interests are just plain varied. Chuck: Yeah. Maybe you're right. Gupfee: so the key will be finding something that won't get boring/repetitive Chuck: I just end up feeling like I'm not specifically qualified for anything. Chuck: Yeah. Exactly. Gupfee: specialization is overrated (s)ScarpeG: thanks :P Chuck: It seems to be required for all the interesting jobs, though. Chuck: At least in this economy. Gupfee: I hear ya Gupfee: I spent many years in temp hell Chuck: I keep getting stuff in admin. Chuck: Yeah, that's me too. Gupfee: you're a good writer Chuck: Hey, varin! Chuck: Oh! Thanks, Gupfee. :) beefygem: i hear the roads aren't safe! Chuck: You think that from . . . what, reading my blog? Chuck: ha varin: I think I did this right Gupfee: yeah, your blog and your tweets :O) Chuck: Gee. Thanks. *blush* Chuck: Hmm. Maybe I should give that some thought. Chuck: So we're just missing Rowan? Chuck: And we only have room for spectators now . . . Gupfee: if nothing else, writing can be very cathartic Chuck: I should let her know. Gupfee: yeah just Rowan Chuck: Yeah, that's true. varin: we're a bit early still Chuck: Indeed we are. Gupfee: I can wait, np Gupfee: my daughter made her own dinner! Gupfee: mac & cheese :) varin: I'm eating dinner right now Gupfee: I'm so proud *sniff* varin: awww Chuck: Yum. Chuck: I love mac & cheese. (s)Lysithe: The next step is encouraging her to make dinner for you too. :) Chuck: Also, it's one of the few things I can actually cook. Gupfee: heh, working on it L (s)Lysithe: Is it wrong that my favourite mac and cheese comes from a box? Chuck: Yeah, Glen promised me a chili dog later. Gupfee: do you have the mac & cheese inactiveware shirt? Chuck: Not at all, Lys. So does mine. Gupfee: the box kind is the best Gupfee: esp w/hot dogs Chuck: Actually, no. heh Chuck: I do like that one, though. Gupfee: it's very cute but yellow is a horrible color on me Chuck: Yeah, yellow's a bit harsh on most people, I think. Gupfee: also, someone said the graphic does not lie well on the boobage Chuck: Oh, really? haha Gupfee: so very female unfriendly varin: heh, I heard that too Chuck: I had best be careful, then. Chuck: Maybe I should mention it to 011iver. Chuck: er (s)Lysithe: I hadn't thought of that issue. Chuck: Well, he's very concerned with his clients' comfort. Men's, anyway. Chuck: I don't know to what extent he considers human females. Gupfee: he just doesn't seem to have much experience with females at all Gupfee: I wonder about his programming Chuck: Yeah. That's true. Chuck: I guess he wasn't really programmed for that? Dunno. Gupfee: maybe he can get an upgrade, or an add-on applet or something, heh Chuck: I would think so. He's not a big fan of change, though. Chuck: And that's fine, I think. He should find someone who likes him the way he is. Gupfee: but if he got an upgrade, he'd have an easier time finding dates Gupfee: well that's true Gupfee: He seems like he has an ability to learn, so maybe his neural net just needs more data (s)Lysithe: I think he needs to unlearn that Jose Canseco move though. Gupfee: my husband worked on robots at MIT varin: it's kind of cute...the way he's all fumbly though Chuck: hehe Chuck: Yeah. It is. varin: A good woman should be able to school him Chuck: haha Chuck: Apart from a need to be a little more considerate, you know . . . I think 011ie's okay. (s)Lysithe: Even though Tim pushed the whole MustLoveRobots angle, 011ie does seem to want to learn beefygem: true for robots and human males Chuck: I think he's just caught up in Tim's screwball schemes. Gupfee: Chuck, do you think you'd like to go out on a date w/011iver? Chuck: If 011ie would relax and be himself, everything would be fine. Chuck: Huh? Gupfee: you seem to like him a lot Chuck: You mean for practice? Chuck: Haha. Whatever. Chuck: 011iver's my pal. Gupfee: maybe he needs to see what's right in front of him Chuck: He's like my little brother. (s)Lysithe: You have a lot in common with 011iver - lots to talk about. Gupfee: what about Tim then? varin: Or maybe 011iver needs to witness a successful date that someone else has Gupfee: any sparks there? Chuck: Are you serious? Gupfee: weirder things have happened varin: Oh! Maybe you and Tim could go on a date to show 011iver what it's like! Chuck: Ummm . . . Chuck: Wow. Chuck: No. That would be soooo weird. beefygem: I dated my neighbor once. Not weird. Gupfee: so then you and 011ie should go out on a practice date varin: aw, you'd get over the weirdness Chuck: Maybe we should start the game? I let Rowan know she would have to come on as a spectator for now. Gupfee: ok (s)Lysithe: Great idea, Gupfee. Chuck: Yeah. Umm. Chuck: Playing now. *cough* varin: wow, way to get crappy letters, varin beefygem: mine aren't so great either Gupfee: I think that's typical of this version Gupfee: everyone complains :) varin: wait... how do you know when it's your turn Chuck: Seems to be. hehe beefygem: how do we know who goes when? Gupfee: chuck is first because her side is green beefygem: okedoke. Gupfee: the green bar will go around to whoever's turn it is varin: oh, I had to tilt my laptop to see that varin: thanks beefygem: haha! Gupfee: beyond that, I've never played so I don't know (s)Rowan: holy shit you guys talked a lot Gupfee: we were killing time waiting for you :D (s)Lysithe: What did you expect from a girl's night online? :) Chuck: Yay! Chuck: Hi Rowan. varin: Now if I only had a drink (s)Rowan: sorry i'm so late. i walked, grabbed food, and had to go to kinkos varin: hi rowan :) Gupfee: so how do I submit a word? one letter at a time? (s)Lysithe: Yes. Chuck: You click the letter then click the space. Gupfee: ok thanks Chuck: As a former Scrabulous player, I'm weirded out by it too. beefygem: nice. varin: ooo Chuck: Well done. (s)Rowan: i'm glad i'm not playing now Chuck: hehe Chuck: Want to play the winner? (s)Rowan: and get my ass kicked? Chuck: You never know. Chuck: Maybe we should schedule another tournament with the guys. You need another shot at Tim. beefygem: can you move your letters around other than random shuffle? Chuck: You can't, that I know of. (s)Rowan: i dont think so beefygem Chuck: It bugs me too. beefygem: nevermind (s)Rowan: i figured it was a small price to pay for no ads (s)Lysithe: Good point Rowan. Gupfee: yeah a small annoyance in comparison varin: yeah, no ads is a good think varin: er thing beefygem: it's ok. :) Chuck: Extra exercise for my brain muscle. Chuck: Oh, I tried to enable swapping on this one, by the way. Chuck: So if your letters reallyreally suck, maybe try it. See what happens. (s)Rowan: yeah, it says you get a free bad rack swap Gupfee: it says free bad rack swap = yes (s)Rowan: i think its if you have all vowels or like some really odd consonants Chuck: Yeah. Gupfee: or gqzxpjv Gupfee: or = like varin: hey, that's kinda like what I have ;) varin: Does "require valid words" mean it won't let us put an invalid word down? Chuck: That's right. Chuck: I think. Chuck: I wonder whether we get one or unlimited "bad rack" swaps? (s)Rowan: i have no idea Chuck: Oooooo. varin: oh man, you guys are gonna kick my butt (s)Rowan: just play the sick card and maybe they'll go easy on you varin: haha Gupfee: does she need her hip to spell? ;P varin: it's my brain! It's traumatized! (s)Rowan: well, she's been oxygen deprived varin: lol Gupfee: seriously, glad to see you back on line--you scared us woman varin: I scared myself Chuck: Agreed. :) Chuck: To what Gupfee said, that is. Chuck: We are so focused. varin: Scrabble is a serious game beefygem: sorry, my letters suck. Gupfee: I haven't played Scrabble in a long time Chuck: hee Gupfee: it's like a drunk going back to the bottle :D varin: says the woman with 72 points Chuck: It's okay bg, I just meant we all got reeeally quiet on the chat front. :) Gupfee: well then... (s)Rowan: sorry - i'm liek trying to do 5 million things here Gupfee: maybe you can tell us what was going thru your mind when you and Glen decided to crash the date :D Chuck: Aw jeez. hehe Gupfee: it's just us girls here, don't worry Gupfee: we've all been there Chuck: I don't know. That was pretty stupid, I guess. Gupfee: and we want you to be happy Chuck: . . . Been where? varin: and we want your pretty fan varin: cuz it's hot out Gupfee: been in a place where we did stupid things in front of boys Chuck: hee Chuck: Oh. Well, I did my stupid thing in front of the whole MLR following, so . . . Chuck: Oh well. I just felt left out, I guess. Chuck: Wanted to stop in and say hello. (s)Rowan: is that all it was? Chuck: I'll get over my embarrassment. Gupfee: they do seem to take you for granted varin: yeah, they do Chuck: So it's not just me, huh. Gupfee: but if you don't speak up, they won't understand what's going on with you Chuck: Thinking that. Chuck: Yeah, maybe you're right. Chuck: I don't want to be all passive-aggressive. Gupfee: how do you want to be included? (s)Rowan: you know - you could just suggest that you and tim go on a 'double date' with 011ie and his new date (s)Rowan: that way even tim wouldnt look so weird and stalkerish beefygem: that's a great idea! Chuck: Ew. Gupfee: heheh varin: haha varin: oh, Tim's not that bad (s)Rowan: i'm not saying you have to do anything Chuck: Weeeeeird. Chuck: I'm tellin' ya. Gupfee: how do you want to be included then? varin: like I said before, you could just have a "pretend" date just to show 011ie what a good date is like Gupfee: what do you envision Gupfee: what would make you happy Chuck: I don't know. That would be weird too. (s)Rowan: my friend adam from long island would be glad to be your pretend date Chuck: I'm not sure. Chuck: Oh yeah? hehe Gupfee: you looked pretty happy in the dance party vid Gupfee: maybe you guys should have a party for real Gupfee: invite a bunch of people over Chuck: Yeah. Once Tim let me in the freakin' apartment! Chuck: That could be fun . . . varin: You could bring them cookies. Men always open the door for cookies. Gupfee: word Chuck: I suck at baking. hehe (s)Rowan: yeah, and considering the state of their oven door, i dont think they bake much varin: well, I didn't say you had to bake them ;) (s)Lysithe: You could make them mac and cheese. :) (s)Lysithe: ...form a box. :) (s)Lysithe: *from Gupfee: but a party might take the pressure off, because it wouldn't just be you and the boys, there would be buffers varin: and maybe some cute boy buffers Chuck: You think there's pressure . . .? (s)Lysithe: Well, everyone looked a little uncomfortable at Los Pollitos. Chuck: Well . . . yeah. I really didn't think it would be that weird. :\ (s)Lysithe: But a party would be fun. As Gupfee said, no pressure. Gupfee: yeah, it might help mend fences Gupfee: a friendly party Chuck: Yeah. Maybe so. Chuck: I'll pitch it to the guys. (s)Lysithe: Tim is bound to say yes to an opportunity to dance for the camera. varin: lol Chuck: True. He's such a ham. hehe Gupfee: maybe it could be tied into inactiveware somehow, like a promo (s)Rowan: he does like to dance Chuck: Or dare I say, exhibitionist. Chuck: Yeah. The music vid we did was a little freaky. Gupfee: but fun! Chuck: hehe Gupfee: exhibitionist for sure--who else would wear those crocs varin: Well, the music was a little freaky, so it fit! Chuck: Yeah. Chuck: So you really think a practice date? (s)Lysithe: Absolutely. varin: oh, totally Gupfee: sure (s)Rowan: yes Chuck: I mean, I thought 011ie and Rowan had a great practice date. Chuck: Till that asshole showed up. varin: yeah :/ (s)Rowan: that was sad :( (s)Lysithe: Yes, let's not talk about him. varin: Stupid DICS Chuck: Okay. Chuck: But yeah, I don't know. He's my buddy. It'd be weird. Chuck: I don't know what to do on a date anyway. beefygem: I married my "buddy"! (s)Rowan: well, like i said, its not as if you have to hold hands or anything like that Chuck: REally? Chuck: Of course. heh Chuck: Why would we do that. varin: I married a random guy I met on the internet beefygem: wow gupfee, you had the x, j and z!! lucky! Gupfee: you could present it as you making up for what happened at the restaurant maybe Gupfee: oh so lucky :P varin: that's a good idea, Gupfee (s)Rowan: so whats the difference if you're going out on a date or just going out as friends? not much except what you call it (s)Rowan: varin: yeah, but your husband is weird :) varin: :D Chuck: I don't know. It's just . . . different. Gupfee: invite 011ie for a make-up burrito because his friendship is important to you and you don't want things to be weird between you varin: oh that's good (s)Lysithe: Great idea Gupfee Chuck: Okay, that does sound extremely non-threatening. Chuck: Tim will probably come with his camera. Eek. (s)Rowan: you need to get tim to go out on a date and film him (s)Rowan: show him how weird it gets (s)Lysithe: lol varin: lol Chuck: ha Chuck: I like that. Gupfee: you could accidentally tell Tim the wrong address (s)Rowan: woo gupfee Chuck: Eh, they live together. So they usually travel together. varin: or if you really want it filmed, maybe you and 011ie could bring the camera yourselves Gupfee: there ya go, bring the camera and promise Tim you'll film yourselves Chuck: I don't know if I want it filmed. Chuck: After last week, I'm scared of cameras . . . (s)Rowan: accidently forget the camera batter? Gupfee: you shouldn't be, you're very photogenic :) (s)Rowan: *battery Chuck: hee! (s)Rowan: trust me - all the guys i talk to like you in the videos Chuck: Shucks. Gupfee: the boys are all drooling over the hot redhead, trust us Chuck: That is weird. :) (s)Rowan: not if you know our friends Chuck: hehe Gupfee: also they are a lot braver on IRC Chuck: ha! varin: c'mon I totally left that 3x open for you ;) Chuck: Yeah, PostLarval is a bit flirty. Chuck: *thinking* Chuck: Yeah, I don't know, if I go on a date I feel like I have to act like a girl. Gupfee: so don't call it a date (s)Lysithe: Far better to act as yourself, Chuck. varin: bah, girls are overrated Gupfee: it's a burrito make-up meeting (s)Rowan: call it whatever you want Chuck: Yeah. I keep telling 011ie to be himself. Maybe I should listen to myself more . . . Gupfee: nod nod varin: definitely (s)Rowan: yes Chuck: Sorry I'm slow in playing. Distracted. :) Gupfee: the game is secondary to the girl talk, no worries ;) Chuck: Okay. :) Chuck: It's nice having girls to talk to for once. Gupfee: anytime, chica, we got your back Chuck: Good to know. :) Chuck: thanks. Gupfee: can you talk to 011iver then? Chuck: Because I'm hungry. Gupfee: or would you like one of us to approach him for you Chuck: Ack. Hmm. heh Chuck: Would that be too high school? Chuck: I am kinda shy about it, I guess. varin: nah, only if you do it in a note... Do you like me YES or NO Gupfee: ha (s)Rowan: hahah Gupfee: maybe we can soften him up for you (s)Lysithe: I remember getting those. Chuck: Maybe act like it was your idea. DON'T tell him I said anything. Gupfee: "hey 011ie, chuck feels bad about what happened and she'd like to make it up to you" (s)Rowan: i think we could do that Gupfee: no? varin: yeah, we can totally do that Chuck: That's as good as an admission of guilt, huh? Chuck: I mean . . . yeah. I guess . . . argh. (s)Lysithe: We could tell him that we think that you owe him a new chilli reinos. Chuck: hehe Chuck: Okay. That works. Gupfee: we could make 011ie think it's his idea varin: mmm, that sounds good Chuck: Even better! Chuck: It does. (s)Rowan: like 'what would it take for you to forgive chuck? would you like her to buy you a burrito?' Chuck: Perfect. :) Chuck: Yeah, I guess . . . I have to admit . . . Chuck: Max was really pretty, you know. Chuck: And she's a cyborg. Chuck: So more his type. (s)Rowan: you're raelly pretty Chuck: heh (s)Rowan: and a metal rod in your neck isnt really taht cyborgy Gupfee: a piece of metal in your shoulder doesn't really make you a cyborg Chuck: Thanks. varin: I think you're prettier Chuck: But it's closer than I am. Chuck: To a robot, I mean. (s)Rowan: but think about it varin: bah, you could get a piece of metal in your neck too (s)Rowan: if thats all it takes to be a cyborg to 011ie, then really it's not that high on his list of things Gupfee: there's more metal in bangles than in that shoulder (s)Rowan: he just might think it is, but in the end its not Chuck: That's a really good point. Chuck: I hadn't thought of that. Gupfee: did he do anything really robot-ish on the date? No! Chuck: But yeah . . . I was thinking all this, and then I saw them holding hands, you know . . . Chuck: Something just snapped. Gupfee: you've got hands Chuck: Do NOT tell him this. Chuck: Please. Gupfee: no way (s)Rowan: we wont (s)Rowan: what happens in girl scrabble stays in girl scrabble Gupfee: this is just between us girls varin: /me crosses her heart Chuck: Thanks. :) Chuck: Phew. Chuck: heh varin: You've gotta remember that he's new to all this too. It was probably exciting to hold any girl's hand ;) Gupfee: heh varin: So don't let that dissuade you Chuck: Okay. I won't. :) Chuck: I think I'm more worried he'll just be like, ew, Chuck, WTF. Gupfee: so who wants to talk to 011ie? it will look weird if too many of us approach him suddenly Chuck: You know? (s)Rowan: not if we phrase it correctly (s)Rowan: i dunno. do you want to gupfee? (s)Lysithe: I think that you have had the most insightful comments today, Gupfee. Gupfee: but Rowan has more of a connection with him varin: meh IF beefygem: hey, you're not last! (s)Rowan: i'm not sure that one pretend date is much of a connection varin: heh, that's true beefy Chuck: He still wears that tie clip. :) Gupfee: ok, should I send him email? Gupfee: twitter is too public (s)Rowan: i'm glad he liked it (s)Rowan: you could try calling him (s)Rowan: although last time i called him, he didnt pick up Gupfee: ugh (s)Rowan: lol (s)Rowan: wimp varin: we can't use phones! (s)Rowan: he's nice to talk to Gupfee: I'd be too nervous I'd say something wrong and blow it Chuck: Ooo. Even better. (s)Rowan: but then he couldnt weasel out as easily Gupfee: true Gupfee: someone write me a script, heh Gupfee: talking points Gupfee: if I go off ex tempore I'll hem and haw too much (s)Rowan: 1. chuck wants to buy him a new burrito/chile rellanos Gupfee: should I call him now? (s)Rowan: why not Chuck: hee! Chuck: Eek! Chuck: Okay. *nervous. Chuck: * Gupfee: what's his # (s)Rowan: hang on (s)Rowan: 718.753.0635 Gupfee: I'll be quiet when I'm on the phone because I can't multitask (s)Rowan: and now i have the inactiveware commercial in my head Gupfee: maybe I should take my turn first (s)Rowan: yeah, do that (s)Rowan: that way you can compose yourself (s)Lysithe: Me too. Gupfee: nice one, Chuck Chuck: Absolutely. Chuck: Thanks. :) Gupfee: ugh now I have real crap Gupfee: oh vowels, where were you when I needed you? beefygem: i had them all. :) Gupfee: heh varin: hehe (s)Rowan: i like how she's complaining when she's winning Gupfee: that is a tad ungracious of me, sorry varin: :P Chuck: You could test the free "bad rack" swap! Chuck: Yeah, really. Gupfee: can you tell I'm stalling? I think I'm more nervous about this than Chuck is (s)Rowan: i dont really care since i'm not playing you :) Chuck: hee (s)Rowan: you'll be fine gupfee (s)Rowan: it cant be worse than going to a park to meet 2 strangers so they can film you on a date (s)Lysithe: Go for it Gupfee, you'll be great. Gupfee: heh ok dialing bbiab varin: whoa, now I'm really losing (s)Rowan: holy crap beefygem Chuck: *neeeervous* Chuck: (nice play, bg) beefygem: i'm back! Gupfee: voicemail :( (s)Lysithe: Way to go beefygem! Chuck: Dammit. Gupfee: it said I could page him if I hit 5, should I have done that? varin: why yes Gupfee: or should I just shoot him an email Chuck: I've never tried it. beefygem: yeah, do that Gupfee: it's kind of weird though Gupfee: first time I call, and I page him? Chuck: Ummm. Eeeee. Chuck: I don't know. varin: Did you leave your number on the voicemail? varin: Maybe he'll call back? Gupfee: I did leave my # Gupfee: had to leave my landline #, my cell is dead Chuck: Weird. Wonder why he's not answering. (s)Rowan: maybe he's drinking to michael jackson Gupfee: or Farrah beefygem: or Ed Chuck: Yeah. Maybe. Chuck: Now I'm all keyed up. heh varin: I swear, I don't think I've gotten an E or an S this whole game Chuck: Hey, sorry. Tim called. I think he's drunk. Chuck: Probably because of MJ. :\ varin: Well, I feel dumb. My daughter is playing Scrabble on my iPhone and she just told me she has 195 points (she's 6) varin: aww, poor Tim (s)Rowan: poor varin Gupfee: Tim's drunk? Chuck: Quite, yeah. Gupfee: was 011ie withhim? Chuck: He's really hurting, I'm sure. :\ Chuck: I don't know. I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. Chuck: But probably. (s)Rowan: maybe you should go over there and give him a shoulder to cry on Chuck: I don't think he's home. I could hear traffic. (s)Rowan: ahh (s)Rowan: hope he doesnt decide to go play in it Gupfee: or take off his shirt Chuck: Yeah, me too. He's kind of unpredictable that way. Chuck: Ew. Yeah. Chuck: Oh, but he did say hi. Chuck: I caught that much. Chuck: Hmm. Weeeeird letters. Chuck: Well, thanks for trying, Gupfee. Chuck: Maybe he'll call back. Gupfee: not if he's out drinking w/Tim :( Chuck: Yeah, no, probably not tonight. heh Chuck: Whatever happens, you know, it was good to get it off my chest. Chuck: I guess. Chuck: :) varin: sometimes it's good just to clear your head Chuck: Yeah. (s)Rowan: i think gupfee might eke out the win here (s)ScarpeG: i dunno (s)ScarpeG: varin is going to make a come back varin: lol Chuck: She'll pull out the most badass bingo you've ever seen . . . Gupfee: varin you got no Es because beefygem got them all apparently varin: ha! She did. beefygem: i think so! Chuck: Hungry. Thank God for Glen. varin: take that (s)Rowan: glen brought you food? Chuck: Ouch. That was my spot. hehe (s)ScarpeG: WOOO GO VARIN Chuck: Oh, not yet. He promised me a chili dog after this. (s)Rowan: that was nice of him Chuck: Yeah. He really is a sweet guy. beefygem: sweeter than 011ie? Chuck: Just very focused on his monkey. varin: most men are Chuck: haha Chuck: True. beefygem: hehe Gupfee: dude, you don't want to get in the middle of a man and his monkey Chuck: Believe me, I don't. Gupfee: you'll never be #1 Chuck: It's cute, but it kind of scares me. Chuck: Er, let me. "That's what she said"? Gupfee: they are not meant to be pets, srsly Chuck: Yeah. I've read that. Glen's seems to be happy enough, but a lot of times it goes very badly. Gupfee: too bad Tamil words don't count, I have a doozy Chuck: I think you'll get by without it. ;) Gupfee: heh Gupfee: I wonder if a kittylope is like a jackalope Chuck: But cuter! Chuck: Awwww. Chuck: I want one. Gupfee: maybe I'll send it to Tim for SGI Chuck: hehehe (s)Rowan: lol varin: yes! Chuck: Totally. (s)Lysithe: You should do that. Gupfee: phone! (s)Lysithe: Yay! varin: hrm, I thought of something to send him earlier today. Now I can't remember (s)Rowan: /me crosses fingers its 011ie (s)Rowan: i keep trying to think of things, but cant come up with anything even remotely good Chuck: Ack. *hiding!* Gupfee: I think he's going to call! Chuck: . . . 011ie didn't answer did he? (s)Rowan: yay! Chuck: !!! Gupfee: he was a little brash at first, but he calmed down (s)Lysithe: Well done. :) Chuck: What? You talked to him? Chuck: Oh my God. Chuck: ahhh Gupfee: yes he called me back Chuck: Whoa. (s)Rowan: calm down chuck. deep breaths Chuck: Was he out with Tim? Chuck: eee Gupfee: he didn't say Chuck: Okay. Deep breaths. Gupfee: at first he was all "screw Chuck" but I talked him down (s)Lysithe: Go Gupfee! (s)Rowan: yay gup! varin: woo! Chuck: And he's calling you back? Gupfee: no, he's calling you Chuck: SHIT (s)Rowan: you have to talk to him sometime chuck Gupfee: I told him to tell you that you owe him a new chili relleno (s)Rowan: and phone is better if you're that nervious Chuck: Is it? What if I say stupid shit like I did at the restaurant? Chuck: Gahhh (s)Lysithe: You won't. (s)Rowan: you wont varin: Breathe :) (s)Rowan: just take a deep breath before speaking Gupfee: and agree with him! varin: yes, long pauses are better than saying something stupid Chuck: Okay. Chuck: haha Gupfee: you do owe him a new chili relleno! Chuck: I guess so. Chuck: Deep breaths. Gupfee: you'd be happy to buy him one! Chuck: Yeah. That's good. Gupfee: and then woo, you and 011ie out for a dinner! Chuck: Wonder what's taking him so long . . . varin: Maybe he's nervous too? Chuck: Gah. Chuck: No way. Chuck: You think? Gupfee: he's probably mulling it over (s)Rowan: why not? Chuck: I don't know. Chuck: I'm just Chuck. Chuck: heh Chuck: He's known me since forever. varin: well, he's just 011iver and you're nervous (s)Rowan: 'just' <-- thats better than most ppl got Chuck: True. heh Chuck: haha Gupfee: you know all those "Chuck Norris" quotes? Gupfee: just remove the Norris :D varin: haha Gupfee: because you are awesome, I mean, not because you're a bad martial arts actor meme Gupfee: oh I should take my turn I think Gupfee: sorry got distracted :D (s)Rowan: lol gup (s)Rowan: it was a good distraction tho Chuck: Um . . . okay, so . . . Gupfee: totally Chuck: I'm going out with 011ie on Sunday. :):):) Gupfee: did he call? Gupfee: YAYAYAYAYAYAY (s)Lysithe: Yay! Chuck: He diiiid. Chuck: heee Gupfee: woohoo! Gupfee: nice (s)Rowan: YAY beefygem: rock on sister! Chuck: I mean, I don't know if he's thinking it's a date or what, but . . . Chuck: It's something. :) Chuck: hee (s)Rowan: exactly Chuck: This is so weird. Gupfee: don't worry about what it is, just enjoy your time together!!! (s)Lysithe: He'll be less nervous if he doesn't think it is a date. (s)Rowan: but exciting Chuck: Okay. :) (s)Lysithe: Just be yourself. :) Chuck: I will try. ha Gupfee: right, it's just 2 friends having dinner and reestablishing contact (s)Rowan: and you'll probably be less nervous if you dont call it a date either Chuck: 011ie and I haven't hung out one-on-one in ages . . . Chuck: Yeah. this is good. Chuck: Okay. Good plan. Chuck: I'm hanging with my friend on Sunday. Gupfee: yep :D Chuck: Eatin' burritos. Or chile rellenos. Or whatever the fuck we want. :):):) Chuck: Thanks, Gupfee. Chuck: All of you. Seriously. Gupfee: my pleasure!! (s)Rowan: that's what we're here for Chuck: hee! Trying not to freak out too much. Chuck: Should I dress up at all? Or just t-shirt and jeans? I don't know . . . beefygem: casual! Gupfee: BE YOURSELF (s)Lysithe: InactiveWare shirt Chuck: Okay, okay. hehe (s)Rowan: i wouldnt over do it Chuck: T-shirt it is. Chuck: Ooo. Yeah. Chuck: I'll be showing appreciation for his art. *nod* Gupfee: maybe the one with the batteries (s)Lysithe: Exactly. :) Gupfee: point out your assets Chuck: hee! (s)Rowan: lol varin: lol Chuck: I think THAT would make me nervous. Chuck: But we'll see. :) (s)Rowan: uh ohes. tim is drunk twittering Chuck: Oh no., (s)Rowan: (not to bring the mood down or anything) Gupfee: and 011iver twittered too Chuck: hehe Chuck: This is so weird. Chuck: Um . . . you know, Tim's hurting. I feel bad for being so happy. (s)Rowan: it always starts out weird (s)Rowan: but it'll be fine (s)Rowan: tim will be fine (s)Lysithe: Happiness is catching. Chuck: Yeah. Yeah, you're right. (s)Rowan: he'll get drunk, he'll have a hang over tomorrow, but maybe he can get a super great idea out of it Chuck: Hangover food. Chuck: Maybe Glen and I can bring him chili dogs later. :) Gupfee: maybe my supergreatidea will cheer him up varin: There you go Chuck: Oh, no question. Chuck: He'll love it. Gupfee: you can't be mad at a kittylope Gupfee: I'll fire up photoshop as soon as we're done here :D (s)Rowan: come on varin - last chance to score big varin: haha Chuck: I can't wait to see the kittylope. Chuck: Yay Gupfee! (s)Rowan: i dont know why it said gupfee had 196 points when the side says 202 varin: yay! Chuck: My hero. Chuck: Yeah, what's with that? (s)Rowan: yay gup! Chuck: Well, we all know it's 202. (s)Lysithe: Congratulations Gupfee Gupfee: aw man I still had a word to play (s)Rowan: lol Chuck: ha! Gupfee: nova Chuck: Ooo. Nice one. varin: did 202-nova=196? Gupfee: now I see bionic kittylope Chuck: YES (s)Rowan: lol varin: ha! beefygem: hehe (s)Rowan: that would be a pet for 011ie Gupfee: oh maybe they subtract the points on the tiles you didn't play? varin: You must give kittylope a bionic arm Gupfee: 202-7? Chuck: Yeah. He loves kitties. haha (s)Lysithe: In a normal scrabble game yes. (s)Lysithe: and those points get added to the score of the person who cleared their rack. (s)Lysithe: But whichever way you add it up, you won today. :) Gupfee: gg :) and scrabble was fun too :D Chuck: So Wabble doesn't do that? Chuck: Oop--Glen's here. Chuck: You guys, this was so great. Thanks so much. I had a great time. :) Chuck: Thanks for helping me with my problem. heh (s)Rowan: bye chuck! varin: no problem :) Gupfee: woo! we helped! (s)Rowan: anytime Chuck: I'll keep you all posted! (s)Lysithe: Bye Chuck. :) varin: We should have a rematch some day ;) beefygem: bye! Gupfee: good night! Chuck: Absolutely. :) Chuck: Bye!