true vanity.. I'm going to throw myself a lounge party

[salin]

and hope someone comes. :party: :toast: :party: :beer:

[GOPisEvil]

1. I wouldn't miss a party that you throw.

:beer::party:

[salin]

3. Yea - love the company already!

[GOPisEvil]

6. Likewise!

:beer:

[salin]

8. tonight i am doing a lounge, du happy dance

of appreciation!

[GOPisEvil]

11. DU parties are the best.

DUers actually don't wreck your house. (At least none that have been to my house have.)

[salin]

15. heh its okay tonight

we are at the LOUNGE!

Count 3 (I think)....

[GOPisEvil]

16. Oh yeah!

Where's the cute cocktail waitress? I need another :beer:

[salin]

26. can't claim that role (maybe a few years ago)

but have one on me :toast:

well figuratively speaking....

[GOPisEvil]

29. You're too modest.

But your beer is cold! :beer: Thanks!

[salin]

34. its Heineken

hope that suits your palatte!

[GOPisEvil]

37. I drink Amstel Light all the time.

Heineken is fine! *hic*

[salin]

41. a little weightier, perhaps,

but quite tastey!

Btw, hope that you are in better spirits than when we last spoke... per regrets...

[GOPisEvil]

43. Yeah, I am.

I actually had a chance to redeem that regret. I didn't get the outcome I wanted, but that's better than not knowing.

[salin]

45. while younger folks may not get that

you know fear of rejection and all of that - I am with you - tis better not to have the regrets, as you never know...

[GOPisEvil]

47. Yeah, it worked out ok.

It wasn't a bad thing. It's nice to have it out of the way, actually.

[salin]

50. for what it is worth

I would be up for coffee - were we to live closer together... you truley are a great guy.. and I find that is harder to find (single ones worth spending time with)...

[GOPisEvil]

55. Oh, I'd be up for that, too.

We both live in college towns, tons of good coffee places. :D

*blush* And yeah, good singles are few and far between.

[salin]

59. small technical correction

I no longer actually live in a college town - just spend most of my weekends there... *sigh*

[GOPisEvil]

60. Oh yeah...forgot.

I'd lose if we were playing "Where in the world is salin?"!

[salin]

62. nah...safe guess (60 hours a week) : at work!

you win!

[GOPisEvil]

63. But it's a labor of love.

:7

[salin]

67. It is, indeed

thanks :D

[GOPisEvil]

72. You might think this is odd, but in a way I'm envious.

I think it would be nice to have that feeling about a job. I wake up in a bad mood because of my job. There's something to be said for job satisfaction.

[salin]

75. I love it - but for the first several years (of any organization)

one lives with perpetual uncertainty. That is pretty stressful.

[GOPisEvil]

77. Yeah, there is a certain...security knowing I'll get paid every month.

Why can't I have both? Is that asking too much? :D

[salin]

80. actually - two years in (and one year in operation)

we just received some good news that might give us security for a period into the future. A lot of faith - and knowing that we have a great Board that believes in our mission and gives a lot of time to us - goes a long way to work through those moments of uncertainty.

It is, for the time being, a great adventure!

[GOPisEvil]

83. Woohoo! That is certainly another reason to celebrate!

:bounce::woohoo:

[salin]

89. It really is, just learned a week ago

a little more breathing room. But all stress aside - it is at times, like living a dream.

[GOPisEvil]

91. That has to make all the struggle worth it!

:)

[salin]

97. It does -and gives the waning energy a way to reemerge

as I imagine the next two to three years will require the same pace.

[GOPisEvil]

98. See? That's what I'm missing out of my job: purpose.

The paycheck helps assuage that, but purpose is more important to mental health, I think.

[salin]

99. ya but to get it

I had to start an organization and create my job within it.

When I step back and think about that - it sorta blows my mind.

[GOPisEvil]

100. Yeah...I'm hoping to glom onto someone else's organization.

One I agree with, but someone else's. :) I think that's why I work on campaigns. I wouldn't mind working for an office holder. Of course, I seem to back candidates that lose. :grr: I'll keep at it though.

[salin]

101. keep at it - the public sentiment is shifting...

all that you have learned in campaigns will be valuable to the next... and this next one could be the one.

btw, a number of folks I have known who have found great satisfaction... do the job - to enable them to have the resources and time to do the "work" (on programs, or campaigns or volunteer work) that they love and gives them fulfillment.

[GOPisEvil]

103. My candidate for State Re lost by 143 votes in '04.

I met the new candidate this week. I will sit with him and see if he is the guy for me. So far so good. The incumbent is a toad, and I think people see that.

[salin]

104. very good show

that has got to almost be harder - in some ways - than a big loss. One of my politcal heros - who died just over a year ago, was elected by 4 votes. After numerous recounts (always with him barely on the winners side) the House of Reps had to vote to seat him (after repub.s then in the minority - tried some antics to get their guy elected) but he took his seat in the Spring of 1984 and held his seat until, I believe, 1996.

[GOPisEvil]

107. If you really work for your constituents, you can stay seated forever.

Speaking of political heroes that died recently, we just lost Jake Pickle here in Austin. :(

[salin]

108. not familiar with him - but if he was a hero of yours

there is no question that he was a significant person. RIP.

I look forward to hearing more about this prospective candidate.

[GOPisEvil]

112. Here's some info on him.

This is from a GREAT Texas politics blog:

http://bor.musselmanforamerica.com/archives/003985.html

[salin]

115. what a great tribute

I wish I had known of him/followed him during his career.

[GOPisEvil]

118. The real tragedy of redistricting for me was losing this seat.

It was a symbolic "fuck you" from Tom DeLay. The seat of LBJ and Pickle is now a Republican district.

[salin]

119. and DeLay is possibly going to receive

a big "fuck you" in return - due to his plethora of awful and illegal deeds being exposed. That may not lead to the return of the district... But perhpas it is a first step towards that.

[GOPisEvil]

120. I hope Tom looks good in an orange jumpsuit.

I would LOVE to see that someday. Of course, I want to see the voters in his district send him packing first. I hope 2006 is his worst year on record. :D

[salin]

121. Hopefully he and hassert will be "Foley-ed"

(when the sitting House Speaker - was unseated in an election.)

[GOPisEvil]

122. Here's the guy who will beat DeLay I hope!

http://www.lampson.com/

[salin]

123. thanks

will return over the weekend to make a donation before the June 30 reporting deadline. Would love to know that a contribution might contribute to some news that causes a little discomfort to the Hammer.

[GOPisEvil]

124. I will send a few bucks, too.

Byebye Tom! :D

[havocmom]

2. Can I come?

I have tequila :evilgrin:

[salin]

5. mmmm tequila

dadadadadada-da... dadadadadadada.... dadadadadadadada.... dadadadadadada...didididdiiiiiidi...didididiiiii di....didididiiiiii di... dadadada - da! TEQUILA!

Welcome and please stay!

[havocmom]

64. LOL Good, maybe somebody can help empty this damned big bottle

Been taking up too much space in the cubboard! Here's a big ol hat from my brother's Three Amigos costume for ya to wear while you sing and dance!

Of course, depending on the dance, it may be hard to keep on!


Here's lookin at you, kid well known fact havocmom can't drink fer shit

[salin]

68. hey havocmom

you are among friends... we'll keep an eye on ya/out for ya :D I think the breakdance with the hat would be rather... amusing.

[havocmom]

84. No, really, I can't drink. Never managed to get drunk,ever...

My wayward daughter says I an a total embarrassment to our Irish heritage! One or two tiny glasses of wine and I am usually good for 30 seconds of silly giggle then asleep.... Wake me for the break dancing though.. I'll sit on the floor and you youngsters can spin me around!

[salin]

90. will do! By that time someone needs to be of clear head enough

to keep an eye on them.

I guess I do a bit better for my scot irish heritage - though that is a mere quarter of my makeup.

[SOteric]

4. Oooohhhh !!! 8 More posts!

[salin]

7. and in true vanity vein... I wanted friend to come join me for the moment!

:hi:

[SOteric]

10. Well, a virtual party it shall be then.

[salin]

14. great pic

and so perfect for the moment!

Count (I think) 4..

[KG]

9. count me in!

:hi:

[salin]

12. yea! glad to have ya here!

our paths rarely cross these days... but glad you could make it for my self-indulgent party!

And one dear friend brought.... tequila!

[swag]

13. Excellent news: a caterer

for the warm, buttery rimjobs your guests deserve:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3515118&mesg_id=3515118

[salin]

17. bwahahahaha

does he know he has been invited to...er... entertain?

Count 1.....

[swag]

18. He'll hear the tinkling of the pennies and nickels in your couch cushions.

[salin]

20. Thank you all, thank you... and on this, my thirty thousandth post

I pay honor and tribute to you all!

Deep thoughts and worries shared

Analysis and digging on political news items done in great comraderie

Cynical barbs shared when there are disappointments

And a wickedly Good time and good company to be found in the lounge!

I Love You Guys! :grouphug:

[swag]

22. My my.

Congratulations.

Nice party.

[salin]

25. For some odd reason - I really do feel like a kid

having a happy celebration - rather than just disconnectedly typing... ah the wonders of the lounge!

[havocmom]

86. The place is better for all your insight and comments!

Congrats and hugs!

[salin]

92. oh now you have made me blush!

frankly without this place - i wouldn't be able to consume as much news over a long period of time - which gives the material on which to comment. And what company to keep - there are some incredible thinkers in this place - I benefit from what they share with us.

[HEyHEY]

66. choice word of mouth is spreading!

[salin]

69. welcome to the party!

[swag]

70. HEyHEYHeyHEY!

marketing genius.

[bigwillq]

19. Ding-Dong!

:)

[salin]

23. Come on in, my witty friend!

there is tequila - and ... allegedly... entertainment might be on the way.

[bigwillq]

24. I'll just have a beer.

Tequila makes me crzy. Who's going to be the entertainment?:shrug:

[salin]

28. swag suggested a particular ...er... caterer might be available

*see swag's post for info* :evilgrin:

[bigwillq]

36. Great!

Oooh, this party's coming together!:bounce:

[salin]

40. I don't think the ...er... caterer... yet knows...

[bigwillq]

42. Whose going to give him the news?

:shrug:

[salin]

46. Maybe I should send him a link to swag's post...

[bigwillq]

48. Good idea.

:)

[salin]

51. Done

[bigwillq]

53. I know

I saw your post. This fun. I think I'm drunk!:)

[salin]

57. been so busy dancing around the room

that I haven't checked back to see if he has noticed it...

[bigwillq]

65. What music are you dancing too?

:shrug:

[salin]

71. was doing Tequila - in honor of Havocmom's gift

maybe it is now time for some Bowie... :Let's Dance:....

[bigwillq]

73. Are you dancing up on the couch

or on the table? That's always fun!

[salin]

76. better than "on the ceiling"

oh that was an awful song...

[bigwillq]

79. "What a feeling"

"when you're dancing on the ceiling"

Sorry if you get an earworm but I thought that song was groovy.:crazy:

[salin]

81. but we can do the "Oh what a feeling" ala Irene Cara!

[bigwillq]

85. I like that song!

But now I have dancing on the ceiling in my head and everytime I try to sing "what a feeling", the next thing that comes out is "on the ceiling":crazy:

[salin]

93. lol... think Jennifer Beal - having water splashed all over her

or that tacky torn sweatshirt style.

[LynzM]

21. Sweet!

Can I come? I'll bring .... beer? cookies? wine? take your pick! :bounce:

[salin]

30. vino!

thanks - come on in! Join the happy dance!

[LynzM]

52. What kind would you like?

And, congrats!! :bounce:

[salin]

56. Many thanks... and i was recently introduced to

Pinot Gregio (sp) - white - a bit acidic/grapefruity but more dry than citrusy.

[GOPisEvil]

87. Grey Monk Pinot Gris

:thumbsup:

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Very tasty.

[salin]

94. Pinot Gris - thats it!

mmmmmmm

[Tsiyu]

27. I'm here and i brought presents!

[salin]

31. yea... and thank you so much

for leaaving that babs chair outside in the dumpster!

[Tsiyu]

39. You are so welcome!

That thing was makin' me SICK! ;)

Now, let's party! Heineken is red so they can kiss my ass (even though it's my favorite beer I will NOT buy any more.) I'll have some Moldavi wine; I think they're blue????

[salin]

44. no no say it isn't so... I thought Heinies were german

they are red? *crestfallen*

Mondavi is from Napa - so there is a chance it is blue...

[Tsiyu]

49. Sorry, Mondavi. My fingers are fat 2 nite

REALLY fat.....Yeash, Heineken is Dutch. Can you believe it?

So i will have wine....

[salin]

54. call me slow on the point

being dutch (my bad per german) and being red... ?? not yet seeing the connection (and have some cold one's chilling downstairs)

[Tsiyu]

74. I know!

I went to a party hosted by Mr. heineken himself ( call me a bullshitter, i got pictures to any asshole who doubts it HAHA!) at the 1982 Floriade. I am amazed that a Dutch co would be red, that's all. i wouyld think they'd be more progressive? But drink em if you must. I won't blame you a bit. it's great beer. American beer sucks

oh shit, i better not start a flame war before I leave for a while :hide:

[salin]

78. there are a few good Cali beers that I like

such as Full Sail (almost impossible to find in Indiana) and Sierra Nevada (easier to find in B-ton - that in my neck of Indy). I will try to find alternatives. When I was doomed to cheap beers I perpetually avoided coors... I should probably try to do the same with this.

So what is the Floriade?

[Tsiyu]

126. It's an every-ten-years flora extravaganza held in Amsterdam

Yeah, Coors is a bad one too. I was recently checking the status of some of the junk i buy on BuyBlue or some such site and i was really surprised to see Heinies on there..
I've had a brand of Sam Adams I liked and Sweetwater 420 is also a nice flavorful beer, so all American beer doesn't suck...and I've had some decent microbrews, but mainstream American stuff just isn't worth drinking to my elitist self

[bigwillq]

102. Thats so sucks about Heineken...

That's the only beer I drink.

[salin]

105. I am gravely dissapointed, as well.

Any chance they are under control of a different person these days?

[In_The_Wind]

32. I love lounge parties

:woohoo:

[salin]

35. Love the emoticon - it captures how I feel... to a tee!

[In_The_Wind]

58. ... love is in the air

Yea!

good for you!

[salin]

61. yikes... lol... this is how rumors start

emphasis was on relating to the sentiment of the emoticon (happy energy) ... not on love. No one in the life right now to focus love upon...

[In_The_Wind]

129. it's happenin now

:party:>

[Duncan Grant]

33. I think it's time we bring out the good stuff:

:toast: To many more...congrats! :party: :woohoo:

[salin]

38. oh my... I was saving some of that for when I finished the big D

(dissertation) before I decided to go terminally ABD - (and start a nonprofit during those "starving" years, instead)... so it is about time to have an occassion to partake in the good stuff!

Thank you! :toast:

[Jamastiene]

82. Paaaarrrttyy!!!!!!!

Oh, I just love parties...

[salin]

95. Welcome - welcome... we have tequila - hieneken we have to get rid of

pinot gris... your choice...

[swag]

88. Salin rocks so fucking hard.

Harder than Adrian Connor.



Let's drink to Salin.

[salin]

96. can I admit

that I don't rock hard enough to know who Adrian Connor is.... But introduce me - I am up for some good rockin' And lets drink up!

[madeline_con]

106. I hear you have an enormous amount of...

posts under your belt. Cool!


:toast: :party: :dunce: :silly: :party: :toast: :pals:



:bounce: :bounce: :headbang: B-) :smoke:



And the guy who always has one too many... :puke:

[salin]

110. I have logged

a few in my day ;-) it is funny how quickly they can accumulate. Welcome to the party - and let's ignore that guy.. roll him in the corner and all that. :toast:!

Btw - I greatly miss who I presume is your nic's inspiration. Great comic.

[madeline_con]

125. yes,

I have a wannabe fledgling site, and use the name here and there.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

109. I'll come!

:toast:

[salin]

113. Woohoo my friend, come on in!

Its not quite the concert - but it is some very good company!

And forgive me (its a party and I have had a few beers) - but I saw you recent pic (close to graduation) - (warning - auntlike words about to be spoken) - in my mind's eye I saw your pictures from a few years ago - a little less self-confident (still a lovely young lady) and all I could think at the new pics - is in word and mind - you are so ready to get out there to the next phase. It has been cool to get to "see" you mature - from one who wouldn't express opinions on politics - to one who now speaks up and confidently. As we get older we don't change so much over a period of years... it has been a joy to see you blossom. And you give me great hope for our next generation of women who will contribute to society.

Sorry for the auntlike sentiments. I would be proud to have you as a daughter or neice, and am proud to call you a "sister." (Albiet a much younger one.)

[Cannikin]

111. Is the bar still open? I was afraid I'd missed out.

[salin]

116. That looks great - we will serve you one right up!

[Zomby Woof]

114. As long as the room is round

No corners in the room that way. :evilgrin:

[salin]

117. Absolutely NO corners tonight

no cold steel chairs, no lumpy bean bag chairs - just comfy chairs and great company! :hug:

[Rhiannon12866]

127. I'm here! Thanks for the invitation! I hate being alone!

:toast::party::hi:

[salin]

130. thanks for coming

looks like I crashed too soon -and missed your arrival... morning :toast: to ya!

[Rhiannon12866]

134. I had a great time! But I'm sorry that I missed you!

I admit to a slight hangover, from your all-night party, hence my early morning post, but you sure do throw a hell of a bash!:party:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

128. Hey...better late than never!

I remember when we were neck and neck ;)

[salin]

131. I thought of that as well... wasn't that around 14K?

Now I see I missed your 50K celebration... waaaaaa!!!!!!

[El Fuego]

132. It's Saturday morning, is the party over??

[salin]

133. Welcome to the party

though now we are on to caffiene and OJ and bagels! :coffee:

[KitchenWitch]

135. Hey, count me in

:hug:

I will bring the Thai chicken salad.

[tyedyeto]

136. I'll come......coffee only this AM tho