Open Thread

[filkertom]

Have fun, play nice.

To start things off, Harold (castor_biber) sent me word of the SOHO 1000th Comet Contest.

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Things You Never Hear at a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Con

[unclelumpy.livejournal.com]

"What's that lovely fragrance?"

"Of course, that's just my opinion."

"Have you lost weight?"

"I can't wear that, I'd look rediculous!"

"Furries? They're okay."

"Aw, I can't hold a grudge."

You Keep Using That Word....

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Ummm... having heard all six, either exactly or a variation, at numerous cons, I might offer an opposing viewpoint.

Re: You Keep Using That Word....

[unclelumpy.livejournal.com]

All in good fun, Tom... All in good fun.

[suecochran.livejournal.com]

Where I hail from (NYC) "SOHO" means "South of Houston" Street. What does it stand for regarding comets?

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

From the FAQ (http://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/explore/faq.html), "SOHO stands for Solar and Heliospheric Observatory and is a satellite that studies the Sun 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruptions. The spacecraft has 12 scientific instruments collecting information about the Sun ranging from activity in the Sun's corona to vibrations deep in the Sun's interior."

[dadandgirl.livejournal.com]

Anybody else going to B-Fest (http://www.b-fest.com/)?

Shipping duration

[selenesue.livejournal.com]

Tom sent out my copy of AND THEY SAY I'VE GOT TALENT on Jan. 6, it didn't make it to my door until Jan. 20. The US Snail Mail at work. Oh, it's now all safely ensconsed on my iPod but it was annoying waiting.

Susan the easily irked