Anticipation, Apprehension, and Anxiety

Aug 28, 2002 15:17


The first emotion, anticipation, is easy to explain and expected at a time like this. After all, I'm going to see Hong Kong for the first time, London for the first time, my new nephew for the first time, fly on Concorde my first (and probably only) time, meet my publisher for the first time in person, and see my family for the first time since I ( Read more... )

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tygerversionx August 27 2002, 22:15:38 UTC
I vote mothers.

There's nothing personal about it with the security guards, even if they might have better accessories. ;)

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navarchus August 27 2002, 23:03:40 UTC
You've met my mother, haven't you?

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hylandr August 28 2002, 07:39:31 UTC
I think the fact that it's a mother is enough to work with. Just be glad she doesn't work in security too. Then you'd really be screwed. Just cross your fingers that all you get is getting patted down by a cute security guard. Have a good trip.

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bluedrum August 27 2002, 22:58:58 UTC
How many Jewish mothers does it take to screw in a light bulb?

None. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I'll just sit here in the dark.

No one, but NO ONE, can turn a normal (relatively speaking) adult male into a quivering mass of overcooked spaghetti faster than a mother, and if it's your OWN mother it's even worse. Just keep reminding her (and yourself) that ALL your problems are her fault; it'll keep her off balance. You might also mention the dificulty you are having in deciding whether or not to adopt....THAT ought to be good for 15-20 minutes of silence.

Good luck and be well,

Mac

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Re: navarchus August 27 2002, 23:01:05 UTC
You are a very wise man, Mac.

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rhino71711 August 27 2002, 22:59:57 UTC
i wish i had the bank to make a trip like that.
an easy way to get through customs...is have a few cocktails...but not too much to get loaded...it helps to relax. (i made it through customs with a very large bag of mexican skunk weed on a trip back to germany)
don't worry about everything that happened last year...because it is impossible for that to happen again...just worry about the in flight food...that shit is murder.
good luck on the trip and drink a beer in london for me (or sleep with a hooker in hong kong for me...LOL)

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Re: navarchus August 27 2002, 23:03:07 UTC
I have no intention of doing anything that will contravene the rules and law of customs, but I'll probably be drunk anyway.

Thanks for the advice, but I think I'll pass on the hooker thing.

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rhino71711 August 27 2002, 23:15:47 UTC
awww....c'mon....asian hookers?? i have dreams about that...LOL
just kidding.
if your trip takes you by seattle...ill buy you a beer

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Re: navarchus August 27 2002, 23:23:16 UTC
The closest I'll get to Seattle this trip will be a brief layover in LA at the end, but I'll take you up on it next time.

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outherelistenin August 27 2002, 23:15:25 UTC
Well, keep in mind that the security guards have been instructed not to actually harm you. Your mother is under no such restrictions.

What I don't understand are these deconstruction-proof adults. I can point at my mom and my grandmother and tell them, point-blank, which games they're playing and what destructive patterns they're perpetuating. They'll blink, apparently erase the past five minutes of the conversation from their short-term memory, and go back to endless sniping at one another using me as a weapon. At least people my age have a tendency to say, "...oh." And then at least appear to ponder for a bit.

Of course, I really ought to know better than to attempt anything of the sort, but they're not the only ones with bad habits...

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Re: navarchus August 27 2002, 23:22:23 UTC
You and I share the same grandparent and parent.

(And I love the bit about "mothers are under no such restrictions...bwaha ha ha!!)

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yorkieboy August 27 2002, 23:47:18 UTC
Would you like to borrow my mouthguard? - It can help with the grinding thing - On second thoughts, here, just take my box of spares. I'd lend you my muzzle too, only she tore clean through it last week. *HUG* I feel ever so slightly closer to you now. Hope you have a fantastic trip, and get some 'Norris andI' time within the schedule. :)

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navarchus August 28 2002, 01:06:15 UTC
Most of this trip will be "Norris and I." Thank you for what you've said, though. (And I didn't know they made muzzles for mums...)

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yorkieboy August 28 2002, 09:25:02 UTC
muzzles for mums

and

diapers for dads

...yeah, all the rage over here, I tells ya!
They tend to come as a pair, gift-wrapped and everything. I don't know how social services find the time!

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