The confidence of CamDad, notes on fandom, notes on life w/meme

[misscam]

CamDad: Blah blah not work.
misscam: So you have half a year paid leave off work? [Slight envy might be detectable.]
CamDad: Yes.
misscam: Oh, okay. Are you writing another book?
CamDad: No. I'm studying public transportation.
misscam: Blah blah NSB sucks mooseballs blah blah appaling state of trains, trams and subway whine whine blah blah Norway's wealth FIX IT YOU FILTHY RICH STATE [Slight sense of peeved off might be detected.]
CamDad: That's what I'm going to do.
misscam: You think you can fix it?
CamDad: Yes.
misscam: ...

My father, ladies and gentlemen. If you've ever thought yours truly can be a bit arrogant, you need look no further than genes. (It should also be mentioned dad is also taking some of this time off to learn to cook good, which amuses CamMum.)

In fandom notes:
- Is it quite sad that my first reaction to [casting rumor for Doctor Who posted in tabloid] wasn't any thought about how it might affect the show and whether or not I would enjoy it, but rather "oh bollocks fandom will go bananas if that happens"?
- Speaking of which, it's hard to write fanfic for a fandom when all you feel is a slight weariness. I want some love back.
- Feeling a bit interested in CSI again. Hmm. Worrisome.
- Also in CSI: Fans buy a flyover. [Contains speculation on CSI character's future, so... Sorta spoilery?] If there isn't some wank over this, I will be surprised.

In life notes:
- Is there someone out there I could possibly bribe with some paid time to make me some custom icons and a "Public Access" LJ banner?
- lotus79 has gotten me addicted to playing scrabble on Facebook. So far I'm getting a whipping, but enjoying it. I am leading on Rob, but who knows how long that will last...
- The King opened Parliament here in Norway this week and continued his tradition of getting it wrong at the end. He's supposed to bless the "gjerning" (deed, work) of Parliament but managed to bless it "gjæring" (yeasting) instead. Last year he blessed its "hjerne" (brain). So last year Parliament had a brain, this year we're in for yeasting. Good to know.
- FAIL. Also, why is not John Howard resigned already? I mean, I remember it being talked about when I lived in Australia, and that's many years ago now. Is he a zombie and will rule Australia until his arms fall off?

Finally, a meme - what's the one thing you feel most embarrassed over in a fandom of yours right now?

Comments

[evilstorm.livejournal.com]

Way to go CamDad!

And you're not the first to go "ohshit fandom will explode" when hearing about fresh rumours. I do that all the time. It's kinda sad.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It's extra sad when it's the *first* reaction you have.

[falena]

CSI sucked me right back in. Damn, I wasn't expecting that either.

Your conversation with your dead really brings teh lols. I'm sure CamdDad will catch hell from his daughter if he doesn't deliver what he promises. I'd totally watch that. Clash of the Titans.

[casting rumor for Doctor Who posted in tabloid]

I missed something. Point me in the right direction, please?

The other night a friend of mine was moaning about her bf neglecting her because of his new WoW addiction. She was like "I don't care if his lvl70 hunter is so cool and that bloody raid the other night was awesome!I want my bf back!!!"" I learnt some Italian Wowspak, lol and thought of you and Saz.

Your King is cracktastic. Is there any other misspelling he can use next year?

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It is a sneaky program.

Well, I gotta say my expectations aren't that high, heh. Granted, my father is capable and accomplished, but the issue of public transportation has been tried to be fixed for years. But I shall probably rib him a bit. Ya.

That rumor.

Haha. See, but then she should play WoW too ;) My brother plays WoW with his gf (heck, he met his gf through WoW) and then one can have glorious raids together. So there.

Hmm. Well, I suppose there's "gærning" (lunatic). Or maybe "terning" (dice). I guess we'll see next year, won't we?

He also actually skipped a page of his speech. Whoopsie there.

[aka-paloma.livejournal.com]

CamDad sounds awesome!

And oh dear, fandom-exploding Doctor Who casting news? Dare I ask for the particulars?

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Them rumors.

[ppaeps.livejournal.com]

There are a number of other national railway companies he might like to attack. :-) If he gets bored with Norway, be sure to point him my way!

- Philip

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I'm sure he'd be eager for the challenge ;)

[myshka23.livejournal.com]

Also, why is not John Howard resigned already? I mean, I remember it being talked about when I lived in Australia, and that's many years ago now. Is he a zombie and will rule Australia until his arms fall off?

lolz, I know. The latest is 'some time after the next election' (late November or thereabouts).

Although I'd also put good money on the zombie theory!!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

HE SAID THAT LAST TIME TOO.

Zombie!Howard the neverending plague-

[nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com]

I recommend SJA for squee-returning, if you like Sarah-Jane. Otherwise securing yourself in a bunker with only fic you like and meta about how the Doctor is in fact a hobbit.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I can't :( I have to watch T&C and stuff. But I might give SJA a go once I get a bit more free time. Sarah Jane kicks asses.

[colorstoobright.livejournal.com]

LOOOOOOOOOOOL, CamDad for the WIN!

A flyover? What are they planning to do with a flyover? (Also, they played laughtastic music in that YouTube video!)

[colorstoobright.livejournal.com]

Oh geez. I was mixing up a flyover with our flyover, which is what we call the highways here. Oops.

[amathela.livejournal.com]

Is he a zombie and will rule Australia until his arms fall off?

That's pretty much the leading theory at the moment. That, or he's managed to secure eternal life and the leadership of the country solely through the power of his eyebrows. If he and Peter Gallagher ever met, I think the universe might implode.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Maybe he manages to live so long by not really being alive. I think it was Bill Bryson who once said that if you imagined a dedicated funeral director - a really dedicated one whose life ambition it is to be head of the board of fineral directors - half his personality and half it again, then you pretty much have John Howard.

[sarie-gamgee.livejournal.com]

If CamDad ever get a way to fix public transportation, ask him to let Spain know.

And I thought public services in Norway worked...

I liked [spoilery character that spoiler is about] but still, my first reaction was OHNOES.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Most public services work. Public transportation does work too, after a fashion, it's just... It works so less better than most of our other things that it seems unseemly.

Ye, I like [that person] too, I just... The crowing of some and the hating of others would drive me a bit batty, I think.

[preachelectric]

If Howard ever gets around to calling the election, the opposition is going to kick his ass.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Well, it's about time he lost an election, innit?

[jenbachand.livejournal.com]

The current situation with CSI is probably a little crazy for my tastes, because I don't really think it's about money with said person, but probably the most embarrassing thing was the whole spoiler-gate thing from last season with CSI.

And of course the way some people just flat out behave in fandom, no mater the fandom, but the anonymity the internet provides gives some people a bit too much ego for me.

If your dad figures out public transportation, think he could give Houston a shot. We have a laughable system right now, and their solution to less light rail is more toll roads.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Heh, I remember SpoilerGate. Think I was the first to call it that, too. That was... Bit wanky on many sides, really.

Yeah, anonymity does give people an opportunity to do stuff they wouldn't face to face - you feel less restrained by common courtsey since the ability to cencor is less, maybe.

Because what we need right now is more polllution. Yes, brilliant thinking.

[ligaras.livejournal.com]

*Worships at CamDad's altar*

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Heh. I told you who he is too, right?

[phdelicious.livejournal.com]

Aw CamDad is cute. I wish him luck.

I am easily bribe-able, if you're still looking.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am. Basically I want a new banner like I have instead of Friends Only and a few icons that are only mine. Could you manage that? I can give some LJ paid time or something from Norway or something else we might agree on.

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

Bring on the Yeasting!

*cheers*

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It will be a bountiful year, no doubt.

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

I'm rather satisfied with NSB - although I think that there definitely could be power-outlets on the night trains...

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I take NSB twice a day. I am not satisfied. When it comes to more long-distance, I think they're actually all right. It's the local trains I have issues with. Overcrowded, delays, lack of personell, cancellations, power failures, signal problems - oh yes, I got issues. Some of this is jernbaneverket's fault, though.

[munchkin62.livejournal.com]

CamDad=Awesomeness.

[--kali--.livejournal.com]

misscam: You think you can fix it?
CamDad: Yes.

Your dad's not Bob the Builder is he? ;)

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Not unless he hides his hardhats really well...

[tos-lover.livejournal.com]

Confidence is awesome.

lolz @ flyover. I wonder if it'll work.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah. In his defence is fairly capable and accomplished, so... Who knows.

*shrugs* I don't know the minds of CBS, but at least it tells them (if they notice) that people are passionate, I guess.

CamDad sounds adorable...

[anybodybutsara.livejournal.com]

As for the CSI flyover nonsense...I will refrain from in-depth comment about it on your LJ out of respect for you, but I'm certain you can guess my reaction...[sighs & rolls eyes long & hard while picking nose]

I hope the situation comes to a merciful & swift resolution...For the sanity of all...

ABS;)

Re: CamDad sounds adorable...

[ericasj.livejournal.com]

Question...where has your blog gone? I hadn't been there in forever and when I finally remembered to go, it was gone.

[ericasj.livejournal.com]

ROFL. I adore CamDad. He pwns. Wait, are people still using that term, pwn? LOL.

As for the campaign...well...I think the campaign itself is wanky wank. *ducks*

But that's just me! *ducks some more*

[misscam.livejournal.com]

They certaily do in WoW.

Yeah, not surprised you do. I do think what character or shipping bias people have here affect how they view it slightly, though I know some GSR fans are rolling their eyes as well. But oh well, we'll see how it goes, I guess...

[sonbon71.livejournal.com]

And guess who you can blame (in part) for the lovely Lotus' addiction to online Facebook scrabble? *waves* Is more than 10 games at once excessive?

[oh-medicate-me.livejournal.com]

I think John Howard actually died several years ago and the Coalition are just propping up his corpse at press conferences and in Parliament - like a Weekend at Bernies kinda thing.