K-Squared Ramblings » Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like…medieval weaponry?

Kelson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:03:21 +0000

I’ve seen dangerous-looking Christmas decorations at the mall before, but at least those looked like…well, Christmas decorations. This spiked ball looks like something you’d find at the end of a mace, or maybe on the end of a chain for some knight to swing around.

Maybe the order called for a “morning star” and someone got confused?

Holiday Creep(y)

Kelson — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:19:33 +0000

One nice thing about The Nightmare Before Christmas is that it’s good for anytime from October through December!

WTF Reindeer Lady

Kelson — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:52:47 +0000

Spotted in a storefront at the mall while Christmas shopping. Sorry about the image quality, but if you can see past the reflection, it’s a female mannequin with a reindeer’s head, wearing what appears to be a corset, a tutu, full-length gloves and a white beehive (hairstyle).

Gramma got mashed up with a reindeer?

Misdirected

Kelson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0000

Got a compliment on good tech support … but it was intended for another company with a similar name. #
I alternate between finding it amusing & annoying that I get spam for local businesses in Brazil. It’s a bit of a drive from SoCal. #
It’s sad to get Christmas cards for someone who used to live at your address. We’ve gotten two this year, but none last year. Maybe last year’s were still forwarded, and the forwarding order expired. #

Manic Monday

Kelson — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0000

First, some linkblogging…

Today’s flashback post: T-Shirt Irony. #
The Spam Primer has been “completely revamped.” #
Mars Express Orbiter catches video of moons Phobos and Deimos. #

And then the “fun” started.

Me: I’m going to focus on project X today!
Computer needed for project X: I’m going to lock up today!
Me: Argh! #
Someone thought it would be a good idea to cover “Wonderful Christmastime?” # (For the record: Shazam says it was Hilary Duff.)
OK, after 3½ hours stuck at 74%, I think I can assume chkdsk is stalled. *grumble* #
Ate some blackberries I’d forgotten about from a week ago. Good news: I only threw out 1! Bad news: I should’ve thrown out 2. Blech! #
Chkdsk round 3 is at 55% on Stage 5 of 5. Going to call it a night & hope my PC runs tomorrow. # (According to Facebook, this posted at 5:55pm!)

Southcoast of Borg

Kelson — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:57:19 +0000

Southcoast of Borg, originally uploaded by Kelson.

We are South Coast Plaza of Borg. You will be overstimulated!

Seriously, after only 20 minutes at the mall on Saturday, I was already feeling overwhelmed. The children’s choir singing “Holly Jolly Christmas” right outside the first store did not help!

I miss the Ghirardelli shop. It was my favorite way to just retreat from the madness that is South Coast Plaza during the Christmas shopping season and prepare myself for the next hour or two.

Oh, yeah…here’s a better photo of the bridge and the mall segment formerly known as Crystal Court.

LHC, Snow Angels, and an Email Massage

Kelson — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0000

LHC Update: Another power failure. This is just getting silly. (Oh, and also: World still here.) #
I guess I’ll be listening to some of Tori Amos’ Christmas album after all. “Snow Angels” is today’s free holiday song on Amazon. #
Search hit: “thunderbird thinks this massages is a scam” #

Egg Nog: Do Not Use As Infant Formula

Kelson — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:00:14 +0000

I know this is just a blanket disclaimer/warning label left over from the standard rice milk carton…but who would use (even imitation) egg nog as infant formula in the first place?

I half expected to find another warning label saying, “Not to be used for the other use.”

Errand Observations

Kelson — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

The Spectrum food court has ripped out the planters. I guess they realized they needed the floor space after they chopped off one end. #
It’s Halloween, so Target has the Christmas decorations up! #
Just heard a commercial that started off, “Winter is Coming.” #
OK, only 3 people reading this will get the reference, but… “Where are you going?” #

Late Christmas & Translation Fail

Kelson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:59:59 +0000

Finally mailed gifts to people we missed over Christmas. Except for one that still hasn’t shown up. I may be slow, but UPS is slower… #
Woohoo! New Butterfly Boucher album coming this year! #
Google Translate on a misdirected tech support request in Korean: “the product did not change down on the wind.” Wonder what that’s about? #