Minor conflicts and news from Norway

[misscam]

So, another minor PPC blow-up. I'm torn between feeling obliged to somehow attempt to help fix it and my urge to just stay the hell away. But I do believe there needs to be some kind of change - perhaps in attitude, perhaps in the PPC Constitution, perhaps in venue. My first instict was that the PPC needs an ombudsman, but I don't know if that could actually work. It's a thought, anyway.

Meanwhile, I'm still beta'ing for the young author of a LotR/Buffy crossover who got fairly bad reviews from a lot of PPCers. (Yes. I am actually a fairly nice person. Don't tell anyone.) She's nice, and fairly grateful even if she thinks I use a lot of "fancy" words. Heh. That's what years of Thesaurus use do for you, I guess.

And Norway's busy with conflicts as well - today the third strike started, this time in the brewery business. No beer and no soda. Well, I guess it'll be good for our health in some ways to drink less of such things, but I fear it'll put a dampner on the good moods about. Norwegians need sugar too!

I shall survive by stocking up on icetea. Hmm-mmm. *nods* I need my sweet drinks if I am to work on the plans for "The Return of Leif" properly.

Norway's very young little princess (and second heir to the throne), Ingrid Alexandra, celebrating May 17th. Isn't she adorable? When Norway invades the US, she'll be your princess for a while as well, Americans. Learn to love her. (Hmmm, how would the US fare as a constitutional monarchy?)

Now, the the sub the Americans lost here in Norway was found washed up on a beach by a Norwegian (*cue HaHA!*), but apparently the British managed to lose one as well. Jeez. Is Norwegian waters especially alluring to subs so that they all wander off, or something?

My cat is right now sleeping in my bed, with his head on my pillow. That little sneak.

And to finish, a meme that's been going around.

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Then post this in your journal to find out what I want to do with you.

Comments

Ombudsman

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

I've always thought that was a funny word. "Ombudsman"-----sounds like a meditative trance, an internet nic or the title of a spread in High Times.

Still, it's a good idea. So, who do we sucker into nominate for it?

Oh, and the Princess is just adorable! She looks a little like Boychilde's sister.

Also, I'd like to...er...pelt lutefisk and quahogs at Shrub's head with you.

Bast

[baronmind.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, how would the US fare as a constitutional monarchy?

Anything'd be better than the stupid theocracy (http://www.livejournal.com/community/sos_usa/1433196.html) we've got going on right now.

As for the meme...I'm relatively uninventive just now, so I'll simply say that I'd like to meet you, see what you're like in person. You should head over to sunny England when I'm there next summer, come say hi -- we'll go out for drinks, or something.

Drinking Iced Tea in Virginia

[agent-tweed.livejournal.com]

Miss Cam,

Once "The Return of Leif" is successful I would like to treat you to a proper glass of Iced Tea, the state drink of Virginia in the summertime. Accompanying that will be a plate of Carolina Barbecue complete with coleslaw and hushpuppies....yum!

[andy-longwood.livejournal.com]

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Sneak past security all stealth-ninja style into the Oval Office and fill it with lutefisks. And bagpipes, because not only are they musical instruments, you can hit people with them.

And, being Scottish on me dad's side, I DO insist that bagpipes are instruments of a musical nature. Musical instruments with many uses besides music, but musical instruments nonetheless.

Bagpipes and lutefisks, the REAL Weapons of Mass Destruction. Bwahahaha!

[puredeadthingy.livejournal.com]

I can't get onto the PPC board. What's happened?
And if I met you, it would have to be meeting you in my English class. And you taing over for the Australian teacher. He's a *disgrace*.
No, seriously, he is. Not as bad as the RE teacher who got sacked, but...

[sinneahtes.livejournal.com]

Aww, cute baby... May 17 looks like it would have been fun to attend in Norway! I had to settle for St. Patty's Day in Ireland - but well, they had those stereotypical Viking helmet shaped hats all over the place there (though those horned helmets have supposedly never been found among Viking remains and these ones had Irish flag colors all over them). ^_^;

The US as a constitutional monarchy - as long as the constitution doesn't continuously get f***ed over like it seems to now. :P (...and the U.S. waters remain non-whaling territory. ^_^;)

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Hmm... Baby Kitty picture and story swapping! You bring pics of your critter and I'll bring pics of mine and we can both laugh at the funny things cats do. ^______^

[nonnychan.livejournal.com]

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Well, I'd like to get the grand tour of Norway - never been east of the Atlantic....

Re: Ombudsman

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Heh. It's actually a Norwegian word, as the idea comes from Norway. Maybe why I thought of it.

I guess I half nominated myself just by rising the idea. Hmmm.

I'd like to blow up "the Death Star" with you ;)

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Europe tried that with the "diving rights" of Kings. Was a bit of a bugger, really.

We could throw darts at Bush (and Karl Rove, my new hate object) pictures. That's always fun.

Re: Drinking Iced Tea in Virginia

[misscam.livejournal.com]

That sounds divine, especially given how crappy the weather summertime in Norway can be.

What the smeg are hushpuppies?

[misscam.livejournal.com]

*considers* I guess if lutefisk is a "food", bagpipes can be music.

Might be fun to build a ginat combined bagpipe/lutefisk thrower. Every note sends off another armed weapon of mass destructionin addition to the fabelous "music".

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's a long story. Basically, there was a post about a badfic that made SaphDragon see rather red and post a reply that many found very flame-y. People were not amused. It rather went downhill from there, with people taking sides.

Not sure if a Norwegian would be that good an English teacher - but I'd probably make you all watch Blackadder, so you could learn how to use English as a finely tuned weapon.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

The horned helmets are a bit of a legend. I think it's been speculated they were used to freak out the natives in Ireland, England and wherever else the Vikings went on raids.

I just took some pictures of my darling asleep in my bed, heh.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Grand tour of Norway would take a while. We might be a small country, but we stretch loooooong.

[puredeadthingy.livejournal.com]

You'd probably be better than him. He cannot spell, wears a tie and denim at the same time, makes us rewatch the sex scene(s) in Shakespeare In Love, claiming another class borrowed it and he can't find the rewind button (load of tosh) and he likes to jerk off in the middle of House Choral Speaking.
Whew. Long sentence...

[vulgarweed.livejournal.com]

I would like to get riotously drunk with you as we celebrate the liberation of New Vinland.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Good movie, though. Mmmm. Shakespeare.

The jerking off might be a bigger problem. Not very hygenic and all. Maybe that's why he can't spell very - too much spanking the monkey and not enough reading.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Teehee. I'll bring the absinthe.

Vinland is a much prettier name, I think. But then, I am horribly biased in this case.

The Return Of Leif

[(Anonymous)]

Wait until after our election. If Bush wins invade, and if Kerry wins but either doesn't improve things or makes them worse invade. Haste will bring you down to the theocratical Shrub's level. I would like to help with the Return Of Leif, IF it is not brought about before the election.

Different Anonymous

[(Anonymous)]

Hmmm...PPC board just can't seem to keep themselves out of trouble, eh? Bummer, that. On that happy note, I think that if I could do absolutely anything with you, I would want to take you to a proper glow-in-the-dark bowling alley and have you hang out with me and my friends. You'd think we were funny.

[sinneahtes.livejournal.com]

Well, horned helmets are cute on those kittens in that Viking kittens to the tune of that Led Zeppelin song video. :D *watches again and dies of cuteness*

Awww... kitty asleep in bed pics... does he snore? Glowy-eyed kitty does sometimes, funniest noise in the world. ^_^; He just gave me a dirty look now. *pokes him and ends up with a hand full of claws*

[psychicsaphie.livejournal.com]

Mmm, I'd like to go skiing with you. I hate skiing, I'd fall down a lot and probably make you laugh by doing so, but I had a dream last night where the two of us were climbing this snow-covered mountain and the wind kept blowing me down, and even though it was annoying, it was funny to both of us.

The princess is lovely, and about taking over America, I must says this: "Yes, take us all! Take us single-handed!"

Re: The Return Of Leif

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

Leif needs all the help he can get.

We're seriously (or as serious the mighty miss Cam and myself can be when we're discussing this) considering three dates for the invasion: May 17th, 2005, June 7th 2005. Or Leif Ericson's day (whenever the **** that is.) Seeing as Norway does not celebrate it, it might be a moot point to take over on that day... but anything that brings forth Leif in Americans' minds must be a good thing.

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

As yet another strike hits the shores of Norway, I begin to feel like we're back in something that should have rationing cards... especially when I go to a supermarket... The lack of news might have something to do with it as well.

Iced tea... *note to self* Must stock up on iced tea. Probably wouldn't hurt to stock up on chocolate either, even if they're not hit with the brewery strike. Invasion-planning always seems to go better with sugary goodness inside. Of course, the Norwegian water is nothing to scoff at, but every now and then sugar is needed to provide the right amount of silliness...

The US as a constitutional monarchy would probably be no worse off than they are today. Maybe it would stop them from making all these movies about European royals if they had their own?

Ingrid Alexandra looks lovely. I had a friend comment on the fact that she didn't wear a cap when she was in the sun... but she was only out there for about 5 minutes, I believe. When Norway invades the US she'll be the future Queen... Queen Ingrid does have a nice ring to it.

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Then post this in your journal to find out what I want to do with you.

Plan an invasion... oh wait... we're doing that already.

Watch Eurosong together. Methinks it could be fun... *grins*

I've also considered adding you on an instant messenger just to see the silliness that would come out of that, or the discussions.

[pipibluestockin]

LOL

I wonder if mini-subs are actually designed for very cold water? (probably not).