TRAVEL ADVISORY

Sorry for the lack of blogging. I've been traveling today, and will be traveling part of tomorrow. But you folks seem to be doing fine without me, judging by the fact that there have been 147 hillion jillion comments.

I don't know what's going on down in the comments section, and I don't want to know. I just hope everybody is using some kind of protection.

Comments

[punky brewster]

We'll hold down the fort.

These velvet handcuffs and silk rope should work just fine to keep things under [my] control.

Happy Travels.

[punky brewster]

that is until I actually decide to start doing some real work again.

sigh.

[Chocolate Milk Mustache]

Just a little harmless face painting. Nothing to worry about.

[punky brewster]

Ew.

p.s. how cute is this story?

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0105_060105_hippo_tortoise.html

[Brainy Jello]

going on down in the comments section

That really says it, frankly.

[Cleveland Steamer]

Nothing to see here, move along

[Dr. Doug]

Protection!? I always wear latex gloves when reading and typing comments!

[Sarcasmo]

Pretty cute, Punky, pretty cute.

[djtonyb]

Hurry back, Dave. The natives apparently get restless when you're away...

[pogo]

I read the hippo-tortoise thing a couple days ago. Everybody needs somebody. (I think Dean Martin said that.)

[southerngirl]

Don't worry, Dad, uh, Dave, we've all got our hazelnuts. Right, guys?

[pogo]

Since I only shoot blanks, I don't usually need them, but after the pre-penultimate thread, it might be wise to stick a few hazelnuts in my pocket.

[fivver]

I had hazelnuts once but the doctor was able to cure it. Never forgave the girl who gave it to me though.

[J who oughta...]

I don't get to check the blog very often, but at least I learned some things today.

The first few things were gross. Then there's:

If there are over 50 comments, I will regret clicking links

Bring bleach

Be amazed by everyone else's wit while I sit quietly.

That about sums it up.

[Wahooligan]

"I don't know what's going on down in the comments section, and I don't want to know."

Good call. Sometimes, it's best just to avert your gaze and try to think about something else. And when you consider the sort of ruffians attracted by a Dave Barry blog, well...

[Trystan Shout]

Dave:

Everyone herein is excited that "24" is back on the air in less than TWO WEEKS! Imagine: two hours on Sunday the 15th and two MORE hours the next night. Fox is promoting it as a four-hour premier.

One can shoot a LOT of people in the thigh, leg, head - wherever - in four hours!

"How did you get this number?"

[Trystan Shout]

See for yourselves:

http://www.fox.com/24/

[Annie Where-but-here]

Trystan Shout - This may come as a shock to you, but I 'herein' do not watch "24." Although when provoked, I have been known to shoot people in the thigh.

Just a thought...What if they had a National Orga$m Day, and nobody came?

[southerngirl]

ANNIE!! I knew (not new) you and me was buddies! I also have never even seen even one part of even one episode of "24". And, I'd be willing to shoot deserving peoples in the thigh, even.

As for the other thing, "HA!"

[Marvin]

Hey, 147 hillion jillion is my lucky number! What a coincidence...

Annie, you just have to give them the right incentive, is all.

[Trystan Shout]

Annie, Annie, Annie -

I understand. I too was once one of the unconverted. I did not begin watching "24" until the last four episodes of last season. (Only then because I wanted to know what all the blogging was about!) I now know of several friends who have "24" parties every week so they can watch the show together. I am hosting the first one myself.

"24" is the only broadcase show I watch. (I prefer the news or movies on DVD.) It is a hoot, however! In fact, I viewed the first three seasons on DVD and just wrapped up season four.

The show's popularity with Dave's bloggers can be the only explanation for the "24" at the top of the "Catagories" section on the left.

Try it! You might like it.

[TCK]

OK, that settles it - "24" is clearly addictive, which proves that I should not start watching it (as I have not yet - because I haven't yet? er - whatever - you know what I mean) - anyway, my personal code of ethics dictates against addictive things (with the obvious exceptions of alcohol, and certain controlled substances wich I will leave unnamed at this point (and not parfait - I do not beleive parfaits are addictive - I can quit anytime I want - really)

[punky brewster]

suckadick ... that was my favorite campfire song when I was a Brownie!

[TCK]

punky - how's about acting it out?

[TCK]

just out of curiosity - are we goin' for 400 in this thread too?

[punky brewster]

TCK ... What ... again?

Sheesh.

Gimme a minute to rest and pluck the fur from my teeth.

[TCK]

*snork*

you sound just like Mrs. TCK

[punky brewster]

25 posts ... up to 400 ... let's see ... subtract the 5, carry the 8 ... move the decimal point ... times 24

wow! that's a lot of posts ... and I'm plum tuckered out from the Brownie song ...

How 'bout 399 instead?

[TCK]

as long as they're simulposts - I'm OK with that

[Ali]

I'm still trying to get over the fur between the teeth thing..... ick

[southerngirl]

So, there's like, a total of 1, 2, uh, 3! Three of us who DON'T watch "24". Let's see, there's me, Annie, TCK... ok, I guess that's it.

TCK, are you asking Punky to go teabagging with you? Cause, like, I know what that is now, and I'm kinda, like, upset, cause you offered to SHOW me, rather than TELL me, in front of EVERYONE. (I thought you had a least a modicum of respect for me, *sniff*, cause you know I AM a good girl) but...maybe that's why you don't want me anymore?

[TCK]

OK, southerngirl - I wasn't going to show you in front of everyone - I was going to show you under your bed, as usual

but if you don't want to, we can just do what we normally do and drink, or smoke, or both - Willie says he's in

as for punky, well she's fine and all that - but she ain't southern

[ArcticAl]

I'm in the don't watch 24 or know anything about it group. Lets start our own club to do things when the rest of the blogits are watching it.
Hmmm...what could we do?

[Christobol]

Dave,

My firewall now has hairpiece on its nether datapipes.

You have been selected for blame.

But bon voyage, and happy returns.

[ArcticAl]

C-bol: Are you sure that it isn't a hairy cod-piece on your firewall?

[southerngirl]

Oh, TCK, my heart is just a fluttering...

*hangs out the "Do Not Disturb" sign*, and the "Reserved for TCK" sigh.

Ok, I'm ready...

*Anticipation....*

[ArcticAl]

Oh S'girl I'm just heart broken. I thought we had an understanding and an appoiintment for a 10 o'clock massage.

[Christobol]

I am not sure, because it is a rule in my life that I not get close enough to tell in such cases.

[slyeyes]

*raises hand to join the "Doesn't watch 24 group"*

[TCK]

now that's the southerngirl I know and love - pass the JD darlin'

[southerngirl]

TCK, For you, my Darlin'

[TCK]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - nuthin' like a shot a ol' Tennessee

[TCK]

'cept, o' course, a shot a my old dearly departed granpa's homebrew - now that was some good shit

[TCK]

OK, me an' Willie are goin' on a run - see ya'll later - keep my spot warm for me southerngirl

[Mr. Completely]

As long as you're not keeping his willie warm while he and Spot are going for a run... or is willie the one leaving the spot?

Dang, now I've gone and confused myself.

[Annie Where-but-here]

Ok, I'll give 24 a try, but just for a few minutes. Like they say, it's only kinky the first time. But I must warn you, I have a rather discerning taste for the classics - Seinfeld, Law & Order, Sex & the City...and darned if that Craig Ferrrrrguson on the Late, Late Show ain't growin' on me like scottish moss in a damp spot.
I must also warn you that if you follow my reasoning, you might end up where I am...

[gjcjax]

24 sounds like a cool show to me from what I've heard, but I have no time to check it out. I will add to the list of other shows I will never see, like: Hip Surgery on TLC, Bowling, Facts of Life, and "that show with the talking horse".

LOL to Annie and SouthernGirl!

[AlanBoss]

Uhhh.... Where am I? Last thing I remember, I was down in the "Soccer Moms and Swingers" thread. Things get a little fuzzy after that. Next thing I know, I wake up here.

[Stupendous Man]

Personally, I don't have time to watch 24. And if the show will be on for two hours on Sunday and two more on Wednesday, shouldn't they call the premiere 96?

[Annie Where-but-here]

I must admit I will have trouble watching 24 with an open mind. And I don't really have time to watch, either. Maybe I'll just fake it.
S'Man - you have a point...like, why do they call you Stupendous Man?

[AlanBoss]

This blog was soley responsible for making me a "24" fan!

[occam's lady schick]

chuck norris can wrap up an episode of "24" in "12".

/while he's on vacation.

[just sayin']

"why do they call you Stupendous Man?"

Annie .. because of his tiggery hobbes?

(i only ever sneaked a quick peek.. i swear)

[Jacki]

I don't watch 24 or Desperate Housewives. I am however addicted to Lost and Stargate SG1 so I'm not sure I really have anything to be proud of.

[Minsc and Boo]

I have never watched 24 either. I spend too much time watching CSI LV, CSI NY, NCIS, Criminal Minds and my Firefly dvd collection to start another series. Funny thing, I cannot watch criminal minds without quoting the Princess Bride.
"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father: prepare to die."

[ceeg22]

hmm, I have the same problem while watching Dead Like Me, boo.

[Annie Where-but-here]

just sayin' - I'm going to pretend to not know what you're talking about with that Tigger reference. As far as Stupe-man goes, I'll need references....and details.

[Brainy Jello]

southern - I guess that makes me #5, after slyeyes. Me no watchee.

[southerngirl]

tiggery hobbes I get it, too!

Ok, cyn, it's time to give us the dish on S'man!

[djtonyb]

Make that 6 of us, not interested enough to watch, though I do like Dave's play-by-play color commentary.

[Azamiel]

I'll be your 7th there. I watched the first season on DVD, and rather enjoyed it. But quite frankly...Jack has some really lousy days. There was only so much of it that was believable. lol

Now...on the subject of Firefly. That's the only show that I am honestly addicted to. If you haven't watched Firefly, you have no idea what you're missing. Realistic, well-dialogued, no-alien-life-forms, science fiction. I didn't think it was possible. Are there any other folks amongst us that border on Browncoat obsession? Just curious.

[Sarcasmo]

Az, I also do not watch 24 (or Firefly) but I work with a guy who is so obsessed with Firefly that he rented out a theater for a private screening of Serenity. He invited us and any friends to join him, on one condition, NO CELL PHONES. If your cell phone were to ring in the theater, he was prepared to charge you the cost of the theater rental $550.

[Trystan Shout]

Azameil --

Believeable? "24?" No way, no how. But that's what makes it fun.

If I want reality, I'll watch Court TV (and I do).

But when I want pure escapism, gimme "24" or a movie such as "Die Hard," "Crash" or sumthin.

[azred]

feeling all warm and fuzzy cause I'm in the club that doesn't watch 24!!!!

do we get to have a secret handshake?

[southerngirl]

azred ~ we already have a club, and a secret handshake. Come to the secret meeting, and we'll teach you!

(club founder is Arctic Al)