The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien - The One Ring

by **Cock-Robin** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:43 am

Rwhen, where are you? I always look forward to seeing you here when I'm off. It's awfully quiet here. And I hope you and Eari liked my post in TEP. Just finished The Wandering Fire, and ready to start The Darkest Road, the last of the Fionavar Tapestry. It just gets better and better as I go along.

by **IrisBrandybuck** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:47 am

rwhen has been really busy the past couple of days.

by **Entmooting** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:11 am

Hi all!

Just got called by the estimable Severus Snape for osgiliating in Manwe. I really must learn to stop going off at a tangent.

So, do mice learn not to approach mousetraps?

by **RoseMorninStar** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:58 pm

Tee hee.. *Rosie loves to see people using the word 'Osgilliating' in a sentence.*

No. Mice never do learn to stay away from mousetraps, especially when they are baited with politics. Oh.. I mean.. cheese.

by **Cock-Robin** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:17 pm

Or peanut butter. That's even more irresistable to mice.

by **Entmooting** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:28 pm

Cock-Robin wrote:Or peanut butter. That's even more irresistable to mice.

These are super-mice!

I noticed, after trapping a few (and submerging my ex-vegan guilt after one ran over my arm while I was watching TV...) I noticed a marked fall in casualties. Thinking I had rid myself of the problem, I left traps and carried on as normal.

It was when I noticed the cheese bait (I know; no imagination!) chewed into a conical shape that I( realised the mice were leaning over the trap plate, and eating that part of the bait that they could reach without springing the trap!

So I double trapped. It worked. In trying to reach the bait in one trap, they set off the other.

For a good while, no sign of mice. But they're back. And smarter. Cheese, chocolate, peanut butter, bacon rind; they're ignoring the lot.

What to do!

No poison. I don't do chemicals...

by **rwhen** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:33 pm

Have you looked at getting a humane mouse trap? They sell them through Amazon US, so you could check Amazon UK out. We have used them out here in the country and they do work.

You have some very smart mice there, Entmooting.

by **Entmooting** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:45 pm

rwhen wrote:You have some very smart mice there, Entmooting.

Damned natural selection. This is what happens when you get the dumb ones. :roll:

by **Vanaladiel** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:34 pm

OH Minty that is funny!!! I am just glad I don't have that problem here. We did have a rat that came in about a year ago or so but we got him out very fast and figured out how he came in and stopped that problem quickly. I hate rats and mice but I have to handle them daily at work. I think they stink and are gross.

by **Vanaladiel** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:54 am

I want to make this one thing very clear....... I DO NOT HAVE PCE!!!! Nope not me! I just had to post this one here because of the phenomenal number I have right now.

I love to have numbers that are the same forward or backward. So this is my 27272nd post and had to share it where you all knew I was stable and balanced and not suffering from any kind of posting trauma or challenge.

No I did not say I was challenged! :nono:

But I do know that some are of another opinion and they are welcome to it. But I am not obsessed with posting or my post count. Nope not me!!!

Isn't it purdddy??? :twisted:

Why do those men in white coats look like they are walking this way? Hey wait!!! I am fine I have no problems and I am not a nut case!!!

Help!!!! They are coming to take me away!!! :roflmbo:

by **IrisBrandybuck** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:21 am

:rofl:

There's no help for you! It's the funny farm for all of us!!! :lmbo:

Okay, I posted this elsewhere, but I'm asking here too...anyone have any advice on writing cover letters and resumes? I'm submitting to Penn State and it's been over 6 years since I wrote either. :shock:

by **rowanberry** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:15 am

Vanaladiel wrote:I want to make this one thing very clear....... I DO NOT HAVE PCE!!!! Nope not me! I just had to post this one here because of the phenomenal number I have right now.

Oh yeah, and we should believe that?

Vanaladiel wrote:I love to have numbers that are the same forward or backward. So this is my 27272nd post and had to share it where you all knew I was stable and balanced and not suffering from any kind of posting trauma or challenge.

And it means that you're only 300-something behind Luthy.

Let's see which one of you will get a triple ring first...

And, pet mice and rats are quite cute. Their wild cousins maybe not so much, but they're definitely clever animals.

by **Vanaladiel** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:10 am

Luthy??

Where is Luthy? **Looks nervously over her shoulder**

Oh I am not in any kind of race with anyone for a third ring. :whistle:

Honest when it happens then it happens but I am not rushing to get there or anything.

Psst! I got a special deal right here......*Pulls back flap on her coat* A brand new Rolodex...er...... I mean Rollex just for you today!!! (That was just in case you were thinking that I was deluding myself.)

I got swamp land in Louisiana for sale too! :thumbsup:

Okay like any of you believe that! :roll:

by **luthienelflover** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:30 pm

rowanberry wrote:Let's see which one of you will get a triple ring first...

HAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHaHaAHahAhaHAaHaHaHaaHaahaahAHahahAhah

I respectfully remove myself from the running.

by **IrisBrandybuck** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:33 pm

Whimp.

You'd think you were busy or something.

by **Vanaladiel** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:37 pm

Personally there is no running. I expect it will happen when it does for either one of us. We are beyond the running for gold or a competition of any sort.

I just come and post to my friends when I can as does Luthy. I was just trying to be funny but I do not mind being second in others minds.

I have never been after anything since the first one. I am amazed when I find that I have met some count level that receives some small reward. I am just here cause it is home and where my friends are.

Hey Luthy dear!! How is life treating you?? How are the wedding plans coming along??

by **luthienelflover** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:43 pm

IrisBrandybuck wrote:Whimp.

You'd think you were busy or something.

I know, right? I just counted, and I've made seven posts in the last week, FIVE of which were in the mod forum... :rofl:

I'm doing all right, Vana. The wedding plans are mostly all taken care of (:shock:)... I have to find a musician for the ceremony and a couple of other things, but mostly right now I'm just busy because of school and work.

by **RoseMorninStar** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:44 pm

Although it has been fun in the 'run up'.. I don't know that I want a gold ring. I wouldn't mind one of those 10 year pendants, however!

by **IrisBrandybuck** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:44 pm

Tick...tick...tick...tick...

by **Vanaladiel** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:48 pm

Ahhh Rose darlin you will enjoy it!!! Unless you plan on retiring your name and starting a new one. I cant picture you leaving TORC because you got to that count and don't want any more. I sure hope you wont leave us anyways!

Luthy when is the wedding hon?? I cant remember the date. Sorry!!

by **luthienelflover** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:49 pm

August 7th.

Only four months to go!

by **Cock-Robin** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:03 pm

Aww, and maybe I'll catch up to you all eventually.

248 to getting my horsey back
748 to getting my ship

by **IrisBrandybuck** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:50 am

Luthy, I added it to my Google calendar. So, even though I won't be there, I'll remember.

by **GwenElf** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:25 am

Iris-- I've never written a cover letter, unfortunately, so I can't help you there. Resumes.. well, don't lie.

When I went to write my resume I did some Googling, looked at templates, and then just kind of made my own based on the elements that I liked from the templates. Play up your strengths, obviously; emphasize the kinds of skills that you know they're going to want, etc..

Yeah, sorry. I feel like all the general resume advice--keep it as concise as possible, don't centre-align everything or go completely wild with formatting--is pretty obvious. I'd be happy to look it over for you if you want, though!

So, I just realized it's April Fool's day. I am now very much on my guard... *shifty eyes*

by **rwhen** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:33 am

Hello PCE heads!! Missed you all.

Iris, they only advice that I would give besides what you have already got, if you haven't already sent it in, is to say something personal about yourself. Resume's get awfully boring following the standard templates. Try to say something right off the bat, first few lines of your cover letter that would be professional, yet unexpected.

Oh and don't forget to ask for the interview, very important.

Other than that, everyone have a wonderful day.

Woofty, it is getting closer and closer.

I remember when you were first talking about your wedding and now it is 4 months away. Geesh. Time, eh? Still, we won't let you leave us here, you MUST rock the boards.

Rose, I hope that you do go past the ring level with your current moniker. I think a ring would look lovely in your avatar. But of course, we will respect whatever decision you make.

Howdy Sil. No April Fools jokes from me.

:hihi:

to everyone...CR, Vanadarlin', Rowan, Entmooting!!

Laters

by **IrisBrandybuck** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:37 am

Ooo, good thought, rwhen. Maybe something about being excited at the opportunity to work at my former school?

Hey...we could start a Woofty/TS countdown thread...

by **Vanaladiel** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:21 am

Will Rose still get the Evenstar if she changes her username? :shock:

I know she wants that one for sure!!!

Ah yes Luthy I remember now it is the same month we got married in.

It is hard to believe that we will be celebrating 2 years of wedded bliss this coming August 23rd. How time flies when one is happy and in love!!!

Wait!!! Was that an Rwhen sighting?? Are we truly sure and not someone playing an April Fool's joke on us??

Hey sweetie!!! I sure missed you but I totally understand!! :hug:

But I have to run now and get off to work. Hope to see you all tomorrow or tonight!!! :hihi:

by **Cock-Robin** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:24 am

Won't see me tonight unless you're up past midnight. But I'm off tomorrow. Glad to see you, Vana, even if it was only a short hello and goodbye.

by **rwhen** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:32 am

The 10 year gem will come to anyone once they hit ten years, active or not, so she would still get it.

Vanadarlin', it indeed WAS a real siting, no ghosts here.

I will look for you tomorrow morning then. And it will be a good day. Don't work to hard my dear friend. :heart:

CR!!! You have OFF tomorrow? Excellent news. And it will be "a" Friday, I know that doesn't mean anything to those with the odd schedules, but it is going to be MY Friday after a long long work week.

:hihi:

Aloha!!

by **Cock-Robin** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:54 am

Aloha, Rwhen. Lovely Hawaii beckons us. Oh, I wanna go back to my little grass shack in Hawaii.....

239 till I get my horsey back
739 till I get my ship.

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