1. I went on my first Match.com date the other day. I thought it went really well. We talked about movies, video games, and made jokes about starving children in other countries, which happen to be my very favorite kind of jokes. But it ended rather abruptly with a gloved (his, not mine) handshake, which I thought was odd, but I sent my post-date “had a good time, hope to do it again sometime” text message anyway, because I did in fact have a really good time. But I didn’t get a text back until the next day that said “I had fun too, I think we’ll make good friends. perhaps we could see a movie together or something sometime soon” which wasn’t exactly the message I was hoping for, because “good friends” and “movie” just seemed to jump off the screen, and not in a good way. But we’ll see I suppose. The hunt continues!
2. Since I gave up on Fringe, and both 90210 and Privileged weren’t on last night, I decided to wipe off the dust that has been collecting on my Netflix and finally watched the first half of Angels in America. Yes I know, you’re all (Hi ScottieC!) very excited for me to finally watch this, but seriously, who has time for a 6 hour miniseries? So I held it off until finally caving in. I figured once I started I wouldn’t stop, and I’d have it finished in no time. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to watch the second half at some point this weekend. I’ll give you my thoughts and full review when I finish the whole thing.
3. Can someone please tell me why the rear defroster of my car (and possibly all cars) doesn’t stay in the on position when I turn the car off? For example, I have an automatic starter for my car, so in the winter months I can turn it on from inside my house so it can begin defrosting while I’m getting ready. So I set the defrosters on the night before, but the rear defroster never stays on. Why is that? I even tested it. I sat with the car running and both defrosters on. I turned the car off, waited a moment, turned it back on and the front defroster came on, but not that back one. It’s like it resets itself when the car turns off. Does that happen with all cars? Granted the rear defroster works pretty quickly (unfogged in approximately a minute), I didn’t run around my house like a monkey with his balls cut off all morning trying to get to my train on time just to sit in my car for another minute while my rear windshield defrosts. Minutes are precious in the wee morning when someone has a train to catch!
Sorry your date was less than enthusiastic, but who knows. At least you had a good time, that counts.
I’m jealous you have an automatic car starter. I wish. My seat warmer does stay on if you shut the car off but I’m with you on the rear defroster thingy. Would be nice if it would stay on all the time. Write a letter to your car manufacturer, maybe they’ll change their design for you.
My random note: Smokers, shut the freaking door behind you. Its 2C out there, you are letting the cold air in which is blowing right on ME. And its all about me you know. Just knock on the door, we’ll let you back in.
I’m glad the date went well — maybe he’s just playing it safe? But it does sound more friendly than Friendly.
I think maybe the rear defroster things are more delicate, since the heat goes through wires instead of just blowing hot air. One or our previous cars had the rear window defrost broken when we got it and we were never able to get it fixed, and the mechanic indicated that once something goes wrong with the wires it’s really hard to diagnose and treat.
Regarding the starter, they announced here a few years ago that it was illegal to leave your car warming up with no one in it because it made it easier for people to steal. Not that that’s really stopped us since cold cars aren’t fun to drive when the weather is tundra-like, but I keep expecting the local cops to show up at our door.
First of all, could you get any more adorable than you are in the photo????
Secondly, hey, at least he was a freak! Yeah, maybe nothing else will happen, but if so, you had a fun time, right? and in the end, to me, life’s all about fun. But i’m glad to hear you’re out there meeting people, cause, honestly, Craiggers, someone as awesome as you should be sharing your awesomeness with someone.
Thirdly, 6 hours is a bit much in one setting, but you’ll be glad you watched them all whenever you complete it.
And lastly, “run around my house like a monkey with his balls cut off all morning” has now become my brand new favorite saying of the day!
Oh, I guess this is actually lastly, have a great Thanksgiving, Craiggers! And all the Puntaulous commenters as well (and if you’re outside the USA, well, then have a swell Thursday!)
HUGS…
Okay, see THIS is what happens when I don’t proofread my post. I MEANT to say at least he was NOT a freak!
HUGS…
1. Happens all the time. Good luck.
2. I’ve seen the original Broadway stage productions, saw it on HBO, and when it was on again Sunday night on Logo, I was up until 2AM watching it. Yeah, I think it’s OK.
3. Car owners. Ha. So cute.
Srsly Adorkable Photo! Sorry about the “let’s do something sometime” brush-off. The shaking hands with the glove on reminded me of an episode of ST:TNG. I *heart* Captain Picard. That is all. *smooches*
Adorable photo… yea a 6 hour miniseries is a bit much.
I’m sorry that you got a less than enthusiastic day after message, but at least you had a fun time.
I’m super excited that you’re watching Angels. Can’t wait for the full review. Hopefully you see it as an enjoyable film that you look forward to watching instead of a chore. Heads up, part 2 gets WEIRD.
Sure the response could have been better, but it also could have been worse. And who knows, perhaps friendship could turn into more later..
I haven’t seen Angels in America.
I have a two car garage so the defroster thing isn’t an issue for me in the morning. I have to say, it is the greatest thing *ever*.
John: I have a garage (barely big enough for my teeny car but it fits), my problem is I’m too lazy to lift the door so only park in there when I know its going to snow or have freezing rain or be really cold. Duh.
I’ve never seen Angels in America either.
Here is the full pic the header was taken from:
http://puntabulous.com/wp-content/vermontcamp30.JPG
ScottieC: GETS weird? Oh, we’re well past that stage.
Cutest photo ever.
And yes… GETS weird. Trust me kiddo, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!
Oh wow…way too adorable.
Hope you have better luck next time. Who knows, this guy may just be a slow starter and may wanna date again someday. I know I would!
Craig: Oh wow, how cool, a fish chair. Damn you’re cute.
See, the full body shot IS somehow, even more adorable than just the face shot. Perhaps if you take a copy of the photo with you on all your dates and show it to them first thing when you meet them, you’ll get better day-after calls? I know you would from me.
And part 2 DOES get weird.
HUGS…
Hey bee. I’m sorry to hear about your date. That will happen and kudos to you for being motivated and not getting down about it. Just keep going on dates and don’t worry so much about what the other guy wants….have fun with it!
as for the rear defroster…..that’s never been an issue for me. I’m totally that guy that doesn’t warm his car up because I’m afraid of it being stolen. So i jump in the car and wait just long enough for that little strip of clear windshield in the front…..and i crouch down and drive while looking through that. Dangerous I know….but I like sleeping in more than waiting for my car to warm up.
Is it one of those “wires in the window” defrosters? If so, that’s why. It’s electric, so to speak, and if it’s accidentally switched on in the summer it could damage your window so it has to be manually turned on.
Now, I’m married to a superstar mechanic..but I’m mostly talking out of my ass. It sounds plausible though, so he must’ve taught that to me at some point…or I’ve made it up and sound convincing.
3. I would imagine that since the front defroster is connected to the AC, if the AC is left on, when the car is started up again, the defroster also starts up automatically. But, since (at least in my car), the rear defroster is run by a push button, when the car is turned off, the electricity stops, so when the car is restarted, the button needs to be pushed again to restart the defroster.
2. Nothing. I haven’t seen Angels in America yet. I’d like to, but it’s so long and I keep getting distracted by films like Frankenhooker.
1. I have one starving children joke, but it would probably horribly offend some people, so I won’t say it. I tend to prefer ethnic jokes, as everyone deserves to be made fun of sometime or other, so I’ll ask…
Q: Why don’t the Polish people have any ice?
A: They lost the recipe.
Joe: I’m hoping your description of scraping ice was in a past life because I’m pretty sure that scenario doesn’t happen very often there in the deep south. We have laws about leaving your car run but only because of global warming, and once its below freezing they no longer count and if you get your car stolen no one really cares. I live in a pretty safe neighborhood. The other morning I couldn’t find my car key and discovered it laying on the front seat of my car, with the door unlocked sitting in my driveway. Duh. But no one seemed interested in taking it I guess.
You know what pisses me off? When you get a bunch of snow and people are too freaking lazy to sweep it off the roof of the car so as you are driving down the highway at 100 km an hour, large clumps of snow/ice come flying off said asshole’s car and smack into your windshield which is not only dangerous but gives you a heart attack. So I don’t care if you are not scraping the frost, but sweep the damn snow. Vent over. Thank you for listening.
I think the heater situation is to guarantee that it doesn’t stay on when the car is off which would drain the battery and that would cause you to spend more than a minute swearing at your car in the morning…I am looking out my window watching it snow right now, better get ready to shovel the driveway…and that makes me happy because there is no shoveling without a beer…
You have an automatic starter on your car? That is possibly the smartest thing I have ever heard of, for someone living in a cold snowy climate.
Bummer about the date. But you will ultimately find the man of your dreams because just look at you. . . you’re quite a catch!
Yeah, the automatic starter is great. It was a birthday present from my parents a few years ago. Plus since it’s done by remote, the key isn’t in the car while it’s running so it can’t get stolen. If you press the gas or break pedals while it’s on without the key, the car shuts off automatically. Take THAT would-be thieves!
Wonder when I’ll break down and buy and automatic starter. Probably should have paid for it when I bought the car. Duh. The problem with buying a car in summer, you don’t think ahead.
Just Monday we put an automatic starter in my grandmother’s car for her. (well, PAID someone to put it in, as we in my family generally have enough trouble with just starting the thing with a key much less trying to install something in it) Was pretty nifty. Kinda thinking about getting one myself….
HUGS…
Craig: Sorry the date didn’t go as well as you hoped, however he may just be playing it safe. It sounds like something I would have done back when I started dating my wife, of course I would have passed the note to her friend during home room to pass along. Oh, and the note would have had the line “Do you want to go steady? Circle one: YES NO.” But then again we were 16 back then and that was the accepted protocol for such things. Don’t worry, just be your adorable self and you will find Mr. Right soon enough.
Wow, 16! That’s awesome!
Hehehehe, I’m giggling thinking of Craiggers on a first date, out to eat somewhere and he slides the waiter a paper to give to the date that reads “Do you want to go steady? Cirsle one: YES NO”.
HUGS…
I wish I had a remote starter, I hate having to run outside, half dressed, in the snow to warm up my car in the morning. We live two miles east of the middle of Nowhere so I don’t have to worry about someone stealing the car, but you never know what critter decided to camp out UNDER the car. Trust me, the last thing you want first thing in the morning is some furry creature jumping out at you while you are wearing little more than your skivvies and a pair of boots.
Craig: Yeah we have officially been together for half our lives this year, crazy huh? But crazy good.
Oh! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I will be entertaining family tomorrow so I will not be able to get online. Hope y’all have a great turkey day!
All your notes would be taken care of by moving to Miami:
1. Plenty of cute boys to go around.
2. Haven’t seen it either, so there you go, an Angels in America-watching buddy.
3. Um, it’s 77 degrees outside.
Believe it or not, I’ve never been to Florida. I need to win the Superbowl so I can finally go to Disney World.
Aw, it sounds like it was a good date too. Something must be wrong with him.
Angels In America is awesome! I’m excited to read your review of it since your reviews are always so well thought out. Yay!
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Craig: I can get you a two-bedroom (sleeps 8 if you’re all really friendly) condo thingy in Florida for a week in March for a good price. My parents are trying to dump their week because they are going to Texas instead. Drive down with some friends, see Mickey.
Tam: I think we ought to make an Official Puntabulous Florida Vacation Trip! WE can certainly find 8 Puntabupeople who could go. And imagine how much fun the road trip down would be!!!! I got a big car, I’ll drive. WE can all me at my house, pile in MIss Cleo and be on our way!
Sounds like a plan!!! Any takers? Huh? HUH? Anyone, anyone….Bueller???
HUGS…
Polt: Hmmm. There’s a plan but who do I have to share with? Michelle? You in? There are two doubles in one bedroom, a queen and a couch that folds out. I don’t do foldout couches. Oh and I’d have to fly since its a 24 hour drive for me. Sooo not going by car. Bernd could come and be our tour guide. He’s in Florida somewhere.
I think we met on Penn station outside the LIRR entrance yesterday, could that be? If it was you, I would like to commend you on your nice purple shirt. If it wasn’t, then the other guy I saw.
I think it is awesome that you went on a date! Yay!
I think you were correct not to read too much into the handshake. Some people like to take things slow. The text message does sound more like a “lets just be friends” type thing, or maybe the guy just isn’t a great communicator (which may be a red flag in itself). Seeing what happens is probably a great way to go.
Good luck with the hunt. Keep us posted. You might just end up inspiring me to give match.com a try. They should pay you a commission for your promotional efforts.
So of course I had a typo in my e-mail address and website above.
Kari: I’m there everyday, but I don’t think that was me. I was wearing a brown shirt yesterday but it would have been covered up by my black pea coat. It must have been some other ridiculously good looking guy!
Sorry to hear the date didn’t work out right. As you know, I’m in a similar position.
I’ll keep my fingers X’d that Mr Right isn’t too far around the corner for you. If I find someone special in Scotland (preferably dressed in Argyll) I’ll save him for you!
If it helps, I did Match.com too. I had a few stinker dates, but ended up meeting my partner of almost 7 years on it (and right when I was about to give up, I told myself he was the last date I was going on from the site lol!)
How do these online dating sites work? It’s been a very long time since I’ve been on…well…my only date, and if they are truly successful, I’d be willing to give it a shot.
Gee, now that everyone’s probably finished commenting and watching tv (Top Chef?), I guess I’ll add my 2 cents…
The car – don’t know, I’m new to all this snow crap.
Craig – obviously the guy’s stupid and/or crazy for not snapping you up. I mean, that photo – how cute are you?? The right guy for you will want to be more than “friends” and won’t play games/wait 3 days to contact you. I’m sure you will find love soon (and then will have less time for posting – rats! [interjection]). In the meantime. you’ll have to subside on all your commenter’s love : ).
A Puntabulous trip sounds like all kinds of fun. Tam, I don’t snore.
Oh yeah, regarding the rear defroster: I don’t know why one can’t get it to default to on in the winter on most cars. I suspect luxury cars might have such a feature. If you are just experiencing frost on the outside of the rear window you may be able to spray an alcohol based defrosting liquid on the glass. It may clear your rear window faster.
Dave S. wasn’t here today to make a witty comment on the need to defrost one’s rear.
Polt: I actually drove to Jacksonville, Florida once (from NJ). I went on a tour with a friend. He had a few gigs on the way down, so we broke that into three days. Coming home we did it in 2 days. It was a lot of driving! I think I am still recovering.
I have also taken the train (with a private sleeper room), and flown to Florida. It was a neat experience to take the train on a long voyage. However it was extremely expensive and quite slow. Flying (while not my favorite thing) was probably the best way I traveled to FL.
Hang in there with the dating, you’ll click with someone eventually!
Aw… Too bad, I got all excited: “Hey, I know that guy. I read his blog.” Anyway, happy thanksgiving.