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Missed VM last night, so I hope crankygrrl's demonic digital cable/VCR setup got it. I blame LJ, also the fact that it's bloody freezing out (literally, I'm going to have to dig out my winter coats somehow -- I hope they're in the house, not the storage boxes) and I didn't feel like trekking out to the Beaches just to sit on my own and watch TV. Maybe on the weekend I'll examine the situation and see if I can watch the tape.

Jen, Shan and I invented a reality TV series over the breakfast buffet Saturday in Vegas. Long story involving biscuits and gravy (it's as scary as Cranky says!), Shannie's mother, and every grocery item in Northern Ontario costing $5, but it would sort of be a competition to create the best meal plan from a given budget. We could pit kids against parents or families against families, and each team could have a dietitian coach, and they'd be judged on nutritional value and taste and perhaps whether the other team would actually eat it at the end of it. I think it's a winner. Anyone have any contacts at the Food Network?

House update: Thursday

Today for lunch we had hot dogs. I made a much nicer treat for John and me on the train to Montreal. Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've been working/gallivanting at lunches.

Dan has been working on vapour barrier--endlessly--which is coming along. But when I mentioned that he must curse Mr.. Elksnitis, he said that now he's convinced that vapour barrier is a Good Thing.

The plastic plumbing is complete, and does not leak. So--courtesy of Dennis-- is the copper wiring, which also does not leak. The water metre is stationary.

Mr. Elksnitis is expected Tuesday at 11:00.

One duct guy is going to give an estimate. Others will be contacted.

Dave and Dan will buy oak for doorsills.

Stuart has a line on a drywall installer.

Cheers all, talk to you Tuesday, Helen

I'm quite sure she means the copper plumbing. The copper wiring shouldn't leak, Dennis or no Dennis.

I have finally tackled my overflowing voicemail box. I suck. Oh well, done now, and it's not like it would've made a difference.

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AAA!

Lotus Notes just randomly crashed on me, causing me to lose a long and detailed email I was working on. Apparently, it doesn't automatically save drafts (another reason to hate it).

Screw it, I'm going to choir. I'll write a shorter version tomorrow. But dammit, it was a timeline! Full of dates! Dates for which I strained my eyes and my brain! Gah. GAH I SAY!

On the other hand, I discovered that MS Project can filter, so that's helpful.