This reminds me of the time my tacky stepmom (Ms Twee Cow Stencils and Gingham 1989) tried to sell the heirloom bedroom furniture that my Mother had. For exactly $500. So I gave her a cheque for $550, carted the stuff away, and put a stop payment on the cheque.
A teenage boy's 8 year old furniture? For $500? Big no thanks, Nancy. And after giving $10 million to that cult you would think she would have gotten a nice tax write-off and wouldn't have to resort to selling used furniture through mass e-mail.
Wow, sifting through Gawker tips must be a helluva job - on one hand you get fucking awsome drunk Katie Couric pictures on the other hand... i hope you guys didnt pay for these.
Nancy - give it to a needy family or to charity. I bet the cleaning woman who's dusted it the past few years would love it. LIke you need the @#$*@# money.
With what she gets per hour, just taking photos and writing it up was probably more than $500.
PS - it's tomorrow morning over here. And this is all over the news. Because Senator Xenophon spoke in Parliament (hence, the 'parliamentary privilege' bit), he can say pretty much anything he likes and be free from defamation prosecution. Our defamation laws are far tighter over here than in the States (freedom of speech laws aren't protected by the lovely amendments you have), and this has discouraged many former Scientologists from speaking out.
On another matter, it's Spring here, for those of you who have trouble with the whole dateline/Southern Hemisphere thingo. Not that this has anything to do with Scientology. #xenu
@DevilsAvocadoRedux: My futuristic Kiwi cronies assure me everyone travels around in giant inflatable balls and monorail bike systems. On the downside, everything smells of bad eggs.
@Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith: And you're a lovely, welcoming people at that... But I STILL can't get my head around the Rotorua love. "Culture Capital"? "The smell's healthy"? I just... sigh.
I will admit to zorbing, and going to that sheeopodrome thing. But then headed back home to Welly, where the wind might knock you over, but at least it's due to gusts, not stench. #xenu
@limber: I actually live in Wellington now, and as someone who grew up not far from Rotorua (next town over, actually), I am always amazed at the double image that town pulls off. It's a tourist mecca for all things 'ethnic' and geothermal, yet the crime rate and living conditions of a disproportionate number of its citizens is abysmal. Ever read Once Were Warriors? Yeah, somewhat unsurprisingly, the author grew up there.
@DevilsAvocadoRedux: Really? I am? I just sorta like Joeys. And anyone fighting with Scientology is hilarious and so very Sci-Fi, especially someone named Xenophon, and, yes, well, the whole criminal thing is true isn't it? Sorry if I offended.
How can you really be upset, though? There's an American real estate agent (Tom Cruise look alike in the photo there) running Scientology. Take all the free swings at us (America in general) that you like. Seriously.
@Spirit Fingers: Me? Offended? By you? Never, you great big Falcor, you. Crack as many convict jokes as you like. I have skin as thick as a wombat's hide. All that criminal blood served simply to strengthen our hybrid vigour down here.
I guess here would be where I'd insert the smiley-face emoticon. But I have a Pavlovian response to emoticons that usuallly results in copious quantities of chunky, bile-filled vomit. So, instead, here's lots of kisses for you and your joeys...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...#xenu
@m4ximusprim3: Something good the Australian government is doing. Apparently some mama kangos don't always survive the frequent bushfires, but the government has developed programs saving the Joeys so they don't starve and become dehydrated.
Yes, poor babies, but good on the Australian gov, for taking care of them. #xenu
@m4ximusprim3: Lots of them also survive car crashes where their mums are squished, but they're cushioned by the fluffy pouch. Never let a kangaroo behind the wheel of a car. #xenu
@m4ximusprim3: I think they're mostly rescued. Not sure why the mamas aren't as lucky. If I had to guess maybe the pouch is their protector and also serves as a source of nourishment from the mother, thereby they survive. That is, if I'm remembering 9th grade biology correctly.
@DevilsAvocadoRedux: Thanks, lovey. Emoticons! Hell noes. Just slit my throat like an Australian bandit why don't ya? Heh.
@DevilsAvocadoRedux: Cool! An Aussie! This Web thing really is World Wide, ain't it.
P.S. The biggest reason we like the "Z" stateside is because, in Scrabble, we get 10 points for using it. Also, there's Zima, every American's favorite elixir. #xenu
@AzureTexan: Ah, the source of many an Australian scrabble feud. According to Wiki, the ratio is 3:1 in favour of using 's' over 'z' within Australia. So 'z' spelling should technically be allowed, as it's used a quarter of the time. However, try telling that to your competitors.
As for the spelling of favour/favor? I think it would be remiss to ditch the 'u'. Rules are rules. #xenu
@DevilsAvocadoRedux: Ah, but therein lies the problem. The 'U' is worth only one point. Then again, if you get it in conjunction with the 'Q,' you can do some Scrabbtacular damage. #xenu
@Benny: Wow! I haven't had such a Scrabblecentric conversation since the last time I lived with my Mom! (Perhaps we should talk about whiskey, engines and shotguns now.) #xenu
Another Aussie reference? Back in the day, during an AC/DC concert in my hometown, I reached out and touched Angus Young's left shoe.
I reckoned it made me an honorary Aussie, and I've kept on believing it. #xenu
@AzureTexan: I will trade you my citizenship if it means I can work in the States fulltime. Deal? I currently have to leave every three months and it's a total drag on my bank account. #xenu
Ugh. Once again the CoS manage to respond in the worst way possible and perpetuate the impression that they are inhuman monsters.
'Disgruntled former members'? They are disgruntled because your deranged pseudoscientific rituals killed their kids. Express some sympathy, wish them well, and move on. Try some good PR for a change.
Stop pretending you don't have a problem and start pretending to address it. #xenu
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With what she gets per hour, just taking photos and writing it up was probably more than $500.
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PS - it's tomorrow morning over here. And this is all over the news. Because Senator Xenophon spoke in Parliament (hence, the 'parliamentary privilege' bit), he can say pretty much anything he likes and be free from defamation prosecution. Our defamation laws are far tighter over here than in the States (freedom of speech laws aren't protected by the lovely amendments you have), and this has discouraged many former Scientologists from speaking out.
On another matter, it's Spring here, for those of you who have trouble with the whole dateline/Southern Hemisphere thingo. Not that this has anything to do with Scientology. #xenu
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Also, we copulate through thought-waves. This latter development is not so great. #xenu
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Or maybe that's just Rotorua for you. #xenu
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I have heard that all New Zealanders HAVE giant inflatable balls. #xenu
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For those of you unfamiliar with the Haka, see the following, and think about giant balls whilst you watch... #xenu
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I will admit to zorbing, and going to that sheeopodrome thing. But then headed back home to Welly, where the wind might knock you over, but at least it's due to gusts, not stench. #xenu
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All kinds of ironic and Joeys! Because, really, Joeys.
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Also: here, joey joey joey! #xenu
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How can you really be upset, though? There's an American real estate agent (Tom Cruise look alike in the photo there) running Scientology. Take all the free swings at us (America in general) that you like. Seriously.
Here, have more Joeys in pouches. Wheee!
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I guess here would be where I'd insert the smiley-face emoticon. But I have a Pavlovian response to emoticons that usuallly results in copious quantities of chunky, bile-filled vomit. So, instead, here's lots of kisses for you and your joeys...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx... #xenu
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Yes, poor babies, but good on the Australian gov, for taking care of them. #xenu
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@DevilsAvocadoRedux: Thanks, lovey. Emoticons! Hell noes. Just slit my throat like an Australian bandit why don't ya? Heh.
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Working at that place would be such a sweet job. #xenu
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P.S. The biggest reason we like the "Z" stateside is because, in Scrabble, we get 10 points for using it. Also, there's Zima, every American's favorite elixir. #xenu
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We also have a fondness for 'u'. As in 'colour'. #xenu
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As for the spelling of favour/favor? I think it would be remiss to ditch the 'u'. Rules are rules. #xenu
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That's right. Mum with a 'u'. #xenu
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Another Aussie reference? Back in the day, during an AC/DC concert in my hometown, I reached out and touched Angus Young's left shoe.
I reckoned it made me an honorary Aussie, and I've kept on believing it. #xenu
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'Disgruntled former members'? They are disgruntled because your deranged pseudoscientific rituals killed their kids. Express some sympathy, wish them well, and move on. Try some good PR for a change.
Stop pretending you don't have a problem and start pretending to address it. #xenu
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