Allie says hi to everyone in her purriest voice.

Bye.

Comes up with new ideas: A
Communicates ideas to others: B
Follows through with ideas: F

The magnets are all in my bag, waiting to be photographed. It’s sad, really. They’re crying to me… and I’m just leaving them there. In my defense: life is crazy busy right now. I have too much to do in a very small window of time and it’s not even possible for me to finish it. Somehow I’ll get it all done. Except the fridge post. Which will likely need to wait until next week. Sorry.

I realized just how many of our magnets give away our exact location in the world, and even who we are. Sooooooooo, I’ll be doing an entirely new photo shoot of my magnet collection. I’ll at least give you the blurred out version of the refrigerator for now.

There are a few magnets missing from this photo, which are on the front of the refrigerator. Those will be showcased in the full write-up.

I’m calling this a meme because B has convinced me it is one. This one time when I was browsing Stefanie Says I came across a photo of Stef’s refrigerator, on which there were magnets:

I made this really clever comment of,

“I’d like to see a picture of your fridge magnets in full. You seem to have a very interesting collection. That should be the next “thing” to sweep the blogosphere: photos of fridge magnets!”

and then didn’t visit Stef’s site for several days (only because my life has been too hectic to keep up with the blogses, not because I don’t adore the new template, the great photos, the wonderful content, or Stef herself). I guess you can draw the conclusion that I forgot about this until I visited again and saw Stef’s über-planned-out post about her fridge magnets. Then I remember what I had started, what I didn’t follow through with.

Last night I took the photos of my refrigerator, but then promptly set the camera batteries to charge. I left the camera next to the batteries so that I wouldn’t forget about them. I of course forgot both the camera and its batteries today. But, I assure you, I shall be posting photos of my magnets along with any explanation there is to give about them. Some of them will be altered to protect the innocent (mainly myself and Hay).

I challenge you to do the same. If you were fishing for new posting ideas then you’ve found one! Post photos of the magnets on your fridge and a synopsis of the meaning of the magnets and/or where you got them and/or whatever else you have to say about them. I can’t wait to tell you about my single-eared vache magnet. A bientôt, mes petis choux.

I haven’t posted a garden party set in so long. I miss them. Here’s a teeny tiny set:

Click on any image to be brought to the full set, which describes the photos a little better.

Maybe an IT discussion list isn’t the appropriate place for posting information about getting healthy. Cuz we eat Twinkies and drink Coke. And stuff.

Everyone will be happy to know that the ban of liquids and gels on commercial airline flights has been indefinitely altered:

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is partially lifting its ban against carrying liquids and gels onto airliners, instituted after a plot to bomb jets flying into the United States was foiled, officials said Monday.

“We now know enough to say that a total ban is no longer needed from a security point of view,” said Kip Hawley, head of the Transportation Security Administration, at a news conference at Reagan National Airport.

He said that most liquids and gels that air travelers purchase in secure areas of airports will now be allowed on planes. He called the new procedures a “common sense” approach that would maintain a high level of security at airports but ease conditions for passengers.

That means that after passengers go through airport security checkpoints, they can purchase liquids at airport stores and take them onto their planes. The new procedures go into effect on Tuesday, Hawley said.

The new security regimen is for an indefinite period and will take effect Tuesday morning, officials said.

Tougher airport screening procedures were put in place in August after British police broke up a terrorist plot to assemble and detonate bombs using liquid explosives on airliners crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Britain to the U.S.

At the time, the Homeland Security Department briefly raised the threat level to “red,” the highest level, for flights bound to the United States from Britain. All other flights were at “orange” and will remain at orange, the second-highest level, for now.

New procedures also were announced for toiletries and products like lip gloss and hand lotion that passengers bring to the airport. Previously, those liquids have been confiscated at security checkpoints. Now, these products will be limited to 3-ounce sizes and must fit in a clear, 1-quart size plastic bag. The bags will be screened and returned if they are cleared.

“Obviously, there’s been a lot of unhappiness,” said Richard Marchi, senior adviser to the Airports Council International, an airport trade group. “They’re right to find a way to ease the burden and maintain a reasonable level of security.” (CNN)

Update: Maman informs me that you always could bring your lube onboard. Go, TSA!

Yes, I am obsessed with The Office US. Yes, I rewatched season 3′s premiere episode over the weekend. Yes, I read the entire Give Me My Remote exclusive interview with Jenna and John. Yes, I added LolliLove to the top of my Netflix queue. And yes, I added Pam Beesley as a MySpace friend. Jam 4evah!

Sooooooo, thoughts? I think I’ve waited long enough for everyone to watch it, right? No? Okay, then ******* SPOILER ALERT ********

And, in case you’re coming at this from the bottom of the page, this serves as a ******* SPOILER ALERT ******** of the season premiere of The Office. Thank you and good night.

Just recently I started watching reruns of Wife Swap and started getting into the show, so I set up my dish to record the two new episodes that aired on Monday night. Last night I was watching the second episode, when who else was on the screen but JOHN BAUR, THE GUY WHO INVENTED INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! His family lives under the Pirattitude philosophy, embracing the chaos of life and not controlling behavior, speech, or attire to conform with today’s society. I kept staring at him and quietly shrieking, he’s a legend, like Santa Claus, you can’t be mean to him!” How ironic (although, let’s face it, TV means for everything to be intentional) that the episode aired on the day before ITLaP day. I didn’t get to finish watching the episode last night, but I sure hope the Baur family didn’t change anything about their lives after the swap! I can’t wait until the newest pirate book is published, since there shall be a chapter entitled Why Pirates and Ninjas Should Be Friends But Can’t Be, because I’d really like to know!

What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!