Weirdos From Another Planet

Oceana's Fannish Obsessions

The Days Are Just Packed

30th-Aug-2008 07:03 am - Caturday music vid

cuteoverload

http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2008/08/caturday-music.html

The appearance of kittehs is pretty hilarious... I wonder who came up with THIS ONE!? (Evil Marketing geni no doubt)

From Sender-Inner Brooke B., featuring "Meg"!

30th-Aug-2008 10:19 am - Bento from last week

nomnomkate

bentolunch

This is a bento that I made for myself to take to class last Wednesday. I made it at 7am so I think it came out okay! It was great to have during my painting class, especially because my friends were all inspired!

Top tier: Soy nuts in mini baking cup w/ chocolate mushroom on top, wedge of laughing cow, celery and carrot bits to form a sort of ground image, and carrot stars!
Bottom tier; lime w/ soy sauce, rice w/ furikake

Had to eat while working but it still tasted great!

Tags:vegetarian
Feeling:cosey

30th-Aug-2008 09:04 am - This icon, this one right here. . .

chase_acow

does it make sense? I mean, I love it, but I still remember the context of the bigger picture. Dean, and Dean's reflection in the impala outside the Roadhouse. I'm just curious, so feel free to be honest if it's the skankiest thing you've ever seen.

Football today! OH MY GOD FOOTBALL FINALLY!

Go Pokes!

Tags:feeling: squeeful, icons, life: college - football
Feeling:jubilant

30th-Aug-2008 10:11 pm - FIC SEARCH: Jack/Daniel

de_gnome

stargate_search

Hi all,

I am looking for a story titled "IDS – It’s A Way Of Life" Its Daniel/Jack. I had it bookmarked but the link isnt working.

Also I'm new to this com, so if i have done something incorectly, please tell me. :P

Any help would be much appreciated.

30th-Aug-2008 09:50 am - Birthdays!

janedavitt

Lots of them!

First, I noticed that I missed one (unless it only just got added to the list?) so belated but sincere birthday wishes to

simboo; I do hope it was a wonderful day :;hugs::

Today is also the birthday of < lj user="latetocomics"> and

epistrophia and, although it might be over now ::counts on fingers::, my brother in Australia,

pommyphil.

Happy Birthday to you all and I hope that however you decide to celebrate, all goes perfectly.

::much love::

It's Eleanor's birthday party today (the actual day was Wednesday and we did family things then). We're going over to our friends in the country with the pool and the hot tub and borrowing their garden for a few hours and then bringing the girls back here for a sleepover. I baked a cake yesterday at E's request; chocolate with peppermint buttercream in the middle and chocolate frosting on top (like Aunty Christine used to make for us, Phil, remember?). Much licking of the bowl was had.

30th-Aug-2008 09:10 am - Numb3rs Summer Re-Watch: 4.15 End Game

spikedluv

numb3rs_notice

Discussion has opened for 4.15 End Game over at

numb3rs_revival. Go ahead and post your own thoughts on the ep, or just stop by to see what others have to say. And discuss, discuss, discuss! *g*

4.15 End Game Tag

30th-Aug-2008 12:29 pm - Dairy Contest Finalist Recipe: Savory Bread & Butter Pudding

thepioneerwoman

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pwcooks/~3/378888880/

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/08/dairy-contest-finalist-recipe-savory-bread-butter-pudding/

This is the fourth of five finalist recipes for the Dairy Contest, the winner of which will be announced this Monday (Labor Day!) This recipe, submitted by Dani, appealed to me on many levels, not the least of which was that it resembles a similar recipe I’ve made before, which I love and gobble up unabashedly. This particular recipe had a couple of twists, of course, and used plain yogurt in the custard mixture, which translated to a light, delicious breakfast bread pudding fitting enough for lunch and dinner, too. Let’s make it and you’ll see what I mean.

The recipe starts with 8 eggs. Crack, crack, crack…nine times.

To the eggs, I added 1 cup of milk.

And 1 cup of plain, unflavored yogurt.

Then I gave it a whisk. *WHISK*

I measured 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese, but the recipe says to use whatever grated or crumbled cheese you have. “I personally believe” that blue cheese would be yummy.

I like to say “I personally believe” at least four times daily.

I stirred it in…

Then I added in some Dijon mustard.

And some salt and pepper…

And whisked it smooth.

Next, I grabbed 6 slices of stale bread. Okay, it wasn’t stale. Nothing gets stale around my house, ’cause everyone eats everything up as soon as I bring it into the house. But I think what the submitter of the recipe was saying was, it’s okay to use bread that ain’t all that fresh anymore. I think a crusty french bread would be yummy, too.

According to the recipe, I cut the slices of bread into quarters.

I had some bacon left over from breakfast, which was a miracle. An anomaly. An aberration.

I grabbed two tomatoes from my garden, lopped off the tops, and cut them in half lengthwise.

Then I made thick slices, which wound up being half-moon shaped.

The recipe called for a small bunch of silver beet/chard/spinach, so I grabbed whatever green I could find. It’ll work.

To assemble the dish, I buttered a pan.

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<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pwcooks/~3/378888880/">http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pwcooks/~3/378888880/</a><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/08/dairy-contest-finalist-recipe-savory-bread-butter-pudding/">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/08/dairy-contest-finalist-recipe-savory-bread-butter-pudding/</a>This is the fourth of five finalist recipes for the <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/08/august-is-gonna-be-fun/">Dairy Contest</a>, the winner of which will be announced this Monday (Labor Day!) This recipe, submitted by Dani, appealed to me on many levels, not the least of which was that it resembles a similar recipe I’ve made before, which I love and gobble up unabashedly. This particular recipe had a couple of twists, of course, and used plain yogurt in the custard mixture, which translated to a light, delicious breakfast bread pudding fitting enough for lunch and dinner, too. Let’s make it and you’ll see what I mean.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808835647/" title="DSC_0002_5931 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2808835647_87928ca2d9_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0002_5931" /></a>The recipe starts with 8 eggs. Crack, crack, crack…nine times.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809684280/" title="DSC_0005_5934 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2809684280_d0642a0eb9_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0005_5934" /></a>To the eggs, I added 1 cup of milk.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809684620/" title="DSC_0006_5935 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2809684620_77803e66e0_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0006_5935" /></a>And 1 cup of plain, unflavored yogurt.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808836789/" title="DSC_0010_5939 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2808836789_38e6ae57c2_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0010_5939" /></a>Then I gave it a whisk. *WHISK*   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808840853/" title="DSC_0021_5950 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2808840853_9176e77dd6_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0021_5950" /></a>I measured 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese, but the recipe says to use whatever grated or crumbled cheese you have. “I personally believe” that blue cheese would be yummy. I like to say “I personally believe” at least four times daily.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809692888/" title="DSC_0037_5966 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2809692888_86e7895e94_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0037_5966" /></a>I stirred it in…   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809689406/" title="DSC_0023_5952 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2809689406_a532d1dd42_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0023_5952" /></a>Then I added in some Dijon mustard.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808841643/" title="DSC_0025_5954 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2808841643_d738e525cb_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0025_5954" /></a>And some salt and pepper…   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809690068/" title="DSC_0027_5956 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2809690068_dab2f89234_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0027_5956" /></a>And whisked it smooth.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809685550/" title="DSC_0012_5941 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2809685550_45219884ec_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0012_5941" /></a>Next, I grabbed 6 slices of stale bread. Okay, it wasn’t stale. Nothing gets stale around my house, ’cause everyone eats everything up as soon as I bring it into the house. But I think what the submitter of the recipe was saying was, it’s okay to use bread that ain’t all that fresh anymore. I think a crusty french bread would be yummy, too.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809685962/" title="DSC_0013_5942 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2809685962_f3345fd16e_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0013_5942" /></a>According to the recipe, I cut the slices of bread into quarters.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809688126/" title="DSC_0019_5948 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2809688126_5eccc7c6c5_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0019_5948" /></a>I had some bacon left over from breakfast, which was a miracle. An anomaly. An aberration.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809686914/" title="DSC_0015_5944 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2809686914_420b15262c_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0015_5944" /></a>I grabbed two tomatoes from my garden, lopped off the tops, and cut them in half lengthwise.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808838995/" title="DSC_0016_5945 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2808838995_6a91a96be8_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0016_5945" /></a>Then I made thick slices, which wound up being half-moon shaped.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809688612/" title="DSC_0020_5949 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2809688612_70a9571272_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0020_5949" /></a>The recipe called for a small bunch of silver beet/chard/spinach, so I grabbed whatever green I could find. It’ll work.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808842357/" title="DSC_0028_5957 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2808842357_a9c696c9fd_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0028_5957" /></a>To assemble the dish, I buttered a pan.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809690924/” title=”DSC_0029_5958 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr”><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2809690924_ec6d4a17c6_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0029_5958" /></a>And scattered in the bread.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808843575/" title="DSC_0031_5960 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2808843575_b572d70f94_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0031_5960" /></a>Next, I chopped the bacon (I used peppered…can you tell?) and sprinkled it over the bread…   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808844083/" title="DSC_0032_5961 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2808844083_6e01bab86f_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0032_5961" /></a>Followed by the tomato slices. Ugh, this looks good.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809693358/" title="DSC_0038_5967 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2809693358_b756c01339_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0038_5967" /></a>Next came the greens…   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2808845989/" title="DSC_0045_5974 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/2808845989_81370a00c2_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0045_5974" /></a>And finally, the egg/milk/yogurt/cheese mixture to pull it all together.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809694180/" title="DSC_0046_5975 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2809694180_f27c2228c6_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0046_5975" /></a>   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809694634/" title="DSC_0049_5978 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2809694634_7cdaf38544_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0049_5978" /></a>Mmm…isn’t this pretty? After baking for 30 minutes on 350 degrees, here’s what it looked like.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2810259174/" title="DSC_0014_6016 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2810259174_6658340129_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0014_6016" /></a>Oh, dear. This looks very promising.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/2809412621/" title="DSC_0016_6018 by Pioneer Woman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2809412621_0b833cdf32_o.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0016_6018" /></a>And the verdict? It didn’t disappoint. It was delicious. And handy, too—according to Dani, you can use the basic recipe as a way of using whatever leftover bread, meat, and vegetables you have on hand. Thank you, Dani! Only one more recipe to go before the winner is chosen and announced on Labor Day. It’s getting close… Savory Bread and Butter Pudding 6 slices stale bread, quartered 4 pieces bacon, roughly chopped (or ham or other meat, or no meat if you’re a vegetarian) 2 tomatoes, halved and thickly sliced Small bunch of silver beet/chard/spinach, roughly chopped 1 cup grated or crumbled cheese — cheddar, feta, blue, whatever floats your boat 8 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup yogurt, plain Salt & Pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease baking dish Fry bacon ’til crisp Scatter bread around dish Intersperse bacon, tomato, and greens amongst bread Whisk eggs, yogurt, milk, cheese, Dijon, and salt and pepper together and pour everything over the bread, making sure everything gets covered. Bake for 30-40 minutes until custard is set.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pwcooks/~4/378888880" height="1" width="1"/>

30th-Aug-2008 08:55 am - "Twenty-Five First Lines" Meme

amanuensis1

The "twenty-five first lines" meme, from multiple people (

cluegirl,

schemingreader,

bookshop, etc.)

Post the first lines from each of your 25 most recent fanfic pieces and try to find a pattern.

I love this meme, because it's showing me the flaws that I perceive in my own writing in a stark way. That surprises me because I'm always talking about how important an opening line is. Guess it's easy to talk about but harder to do.

( Meme this way )

Tags:memeage, writing meta
Feeling:cynical
Listening to:Swing Parade commentary track

30th-Aug-2008 01:29 pm - icons and wallpaper

deedeedee123

torchwoodicons

Hi more wallpaper and icons (lol I think I may need to go to some sort of wallpaper rehab soon) some colourful group ones and im a huge Janto fan so I have collaged together all the thing that make me think of them in one wallpaper hope you like :)
PREVIEW

more at my journal http://deedeedee123.livejournal.com/

30th-Aug-2008 04:10 pm - 30.08.2008

ng_photo

Temple Ruins, Near Marib, Yemen, 1979 Photograph by Steve Raymer

Pillars of a Sabaean moon-god temple jut from the desert near Marib, Yemen, offering clues to a powerful kingdom that may have been ruled by the legendary Queen of Sheba, mentioned in both the Koran and the Bible.

(Text adapted from and photo shot on assignment for, but not published in, "North Yemen," August 1979, National Geographic magazine)

Buy a print of this photo.

30th-Aug-2008 08:04 am - Dateline Friday Morning: at the pond: green herons, kingfishers and killdeer, oh my!

jenlev

I got to the pond at 7:30am and within less than five minutes spotted a belted kingfisher flying back and forth at tremendous speed, two killdeer, a red winged black bird, a raven, and three green herons.

Of course they were all on the other side of the pond which made photography a joke, but it was fun to watch the drama of how they all carved space around each other. Plus, belted kingfishers are cool.

And three green herons swooping about was quite the sight. They look rather awkward and "put together by committee".

Now for a quiet day at home watching the rain, working out, vacuuming, and watching the news. I hope Gustav just goes the frell away. Very worrisome to see the news about it. Meep.

Location:home
Feeling:contemplative
Listening to:the morning news

30th-Aug-2008 07:13 am - Bento Shirt! One day only.

nildro

bentolunch

I hope that this is okay to post here. Today on www.shirt.woot.com they are offering a very cute bento themed shirt.
Shirt.woot.com features American Apparel shirts, meaning that they are sweatshop free and ethically sound. This one is also adorable. ^_^ Enjoy

30th-Aug-2008 12:40 pm

lenyia

torchwoodicons

01 - 11 Torchwood
12 - Farscape
13 - 21 Firefly
22 - 26 Sam Carter, Sanctuary, The X Files
27 - 49 Stargate Atlantis (The Shrine, various, promos for season 5 episodes - only John)

Preview

the rest is here

30th-Aug-2008 10:40 am - *smiles*

oceana_

When I'm not spending time with the horse (OMG HORSE!!!), I watch Due South. Oh, the Ray love! I just want to jump him sometimes. I'm talking about Ray V., since I just started (and it's been years since I last watched DS, it's so good to see it again). I want to jump Ray K., too, but Fraser was there before me. Damn it.

How's everyone else doing? Anything worth knowing going on, or are you all too caught up in summer and politics to be fannish?

30th-Aug-2008 10:27 am - 52 icons

crystalchain

spn_icons

01-25 → Supernatural {various episodes}
26-37 → SPN Gag Reel S3 {animated}
38-44 → Jensen Ackles
45-49 → Chad Michael Murray
50-52 → Julie Benz

→ the rest HERE @

chaosgraphics // add

30th-Aug-2008 10:23 am - 52 icons

crystalchain

jensen_daily

01-25 → Supernatural {various episodes}
26-37 → SPN Gag Reel S3 {animated}
38-44 → Jensen Ackles
45-49 → Chad Michael Murray
50-52 → Julie Benz

→ the rest HERE @

chaosgraphics // add

30th-Aug-2008 01:08 am - Treading Water (3/3)

amberfocus

time_and_chips

Title: Treading Water (3/3)
Author: amberfocus
Characters/Pairings: Nine/Rose
Genre: Smut, Romance, Angst, Hurt/Comfort
Beta: JeopardyFriendly
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Swimming and first time love-making, no real plot.

3. http://amberfocus.livejournal.com/127076.html

Previous chapters:
http://www.whofic.com/viewstory.php?sid=25163

Tags:ninth doctor, romance, smut

30th-Aug-2008 08:59 am - Edition 904

frayen

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