There are too many damn strangers in the house. First it was the guys who dropped off the new washer (because the old one decided that it was quite done with washing things, thank you very much). But they couldn't connect the new washer because of various plumbing issues that needed to be resolved first. So now I've got the plumber here, resolving said issues. All very nice guys, to be sure, and I'm glad they're handling this stuff because Lord knows I don't want to. But distracting when what one really wants to do is several uninterrupted hours of work. I think I might get to that tonight. In the meantime, a couple of blog posts and then maybe catching up on e-mails, and possibly killing some virtual Nazis. Because it's always a good time to kill virtual Nazis.
Comments (23)
I can't help but wonder if there's some sort of videogame corollary to Godwin's Law.
Posted by WizarDru | August 7, 2007 3:00 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:00
Because it's always a good time to kill virtual Nazis.
Just like It's always a good time for PIE!
Hmmm.....pie.
Posted by Janiece | August 7, 2007 3:19 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:19
Well, if I recall correctly - John has been playing "Call of Duty 2", so technically he's killing Wehrmacht (some of whom, MAY be Nazis).
If the game was called "Bob Jones University Slay Fest Deluxe", then he would indeed be killing Nazis.
Posted by Christian | August 7, 2007 3:19 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:19
I want to play "Bob Jones University Slay Fest Deluxe!
Posted by Janiece | August 7, 2007 3:21 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:21
Christian:
Actually, I was just playing Return to Castle Wolfenstein, in which all the soldiers are SS, i.e., damn dirty Nazis. There's also zombies and such, but I'm not there yet.
Posted by John Scalzi | August 7, 2007 3:23 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:23
Ooh, are they Zombie Nazis? 'Cause that'd be the best ever!
And I have some sort of universal law that says if I have blocked out time to do something on deadline, either my house (back when I rented) or these days one of my neighbor's houses will be getting a new roof.
I hate roofers.
Not personally, you understand. But I find that few things feel quite as intrusive and concentration-shattering as people just over my head.
Posted by Angelle | August 7, 2007 3:35 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:35
Well, hrmph. It would be better if they were zombie ninja pirate nazis.
Posted by cisko | August 7, 2007 3:45 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:45
Oh man, I hate Illinois nazis . . . Wolfenstein nazis too . . . what can I say, I'm a hater . . .
Posted by TexasPatrick | August 7, 2007 3:50 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:50
Oh man, the zombie parts of Wolfenstein always annoyed me. The tombs are too confusing. Wolfenstein's online is one of the best around though.
Posted by Westen | August 7, 2007 3:58 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 15:58
I'm a big fan of DoD:S myself.
Posted by Jim Franks | August 7, 2007 4:13 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 16:13
"Nazis ... I HATE these guys!"
-- Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones
Posted by Jonathan Vos Post | August 7, 2007 4:13 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 16:13
We just had our 2nd floor tenant move out, and I've got to get it ready to rent again, so I'm about to be dealing with painter/plasterer, tile guy, plumber, electrician, wood floor refinisher, appliance installer guys, etc. for the next three weeks.
GaaaaaaaaH!
Gotta get me some of those ZombieNinjaNazis to kill if I'm going to retain my sanity. (I like Pirates so they're all getting a free pass if they show up in the game.)
Posted by Nathan | August 7, 2007 4:20 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 16:20
Come now...lets be realistic...ninjas can't be pirates, they're mortal enemies. Someone who tried to be both would be so internally conflicted they'd just fall into a hopeless depression and not care about invading Poland: "I don't even know any more, Heimlich. What are we doing with our lives? Do I plunder it silently and ninja like, or cause a ruckus? I just don't know."
=D
Gotta love the zombies though.
Posted by Anonymous | August 7, 2007 4:36 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 16:36
John:
Try Company of Heroes-you'll never want to play any other WW2 game again.
Posted by Chris Mirell | August 7, 2007 5:02 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 17:02
Because it's always a good time to kill virtual Nazis.
Oh sure, it's on the computer now, but just wait...
"Hey, that guy gave my book a bad review, why, he's virtually a Nazi."
BOOM.
And Lopsided Cat has to provide food for the table due to the Scalzi incarceration. (OK, I'm sure Krissy could provide just fine, but it's more fun out outmode you with a cat)
Posted by Shawn Powers | August 7, 2007 6:05 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 18:05
"Come now...lets be realistic...ninjas can't be pirates, they're mortal enemies."
I see you're not familiar with The Prophecy.
Posted by cisko | August 7, 2007 6:23 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 18:23
If it makes you feel better, my dryer died last week, going out in a figurative blaze of glory, by overheating and burning my arm when I went to take some stuff out to hang up damp. It was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. (It was a September 1989 GE model--it had lived a long life.)
On the other hand, my parents are awesome and bought us a new dryer for a wedding present. It's getting delivered Thursday! =)
Posted by Jenny Rae Rappaport | August 7, 2007 6:45 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 18:45
People in the house doing things are only slightly worse than having to leave your car at the shop for a week. Both are not recommended.
Posted by Steve Buchheit | August 7, 2007 7:34 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 19:34
Was he a well dressed plumber? Or did he offer crack? (and I'm not talking street drugs here.)
That would totally make me bring out my camera.
Posted by Kate Baker | August 7, 2007 8:39 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 20:39
Our most recent plumber did a very good job in finding and fixing what the prior plumber assured us was not broken and did not need to be fixed.
The new plumber also subcontracted the emergency health matter of cleaning many barrels of crap (literally) from the storm cellar. Total exceeds $4,700. I've sent the certified letter to the first plumber, and his insurance company, and his bonding company, that I am about to litigate, for gross negligence, and I do mean gross, and I invoke the doctrine of spoliation of evidence, and require him to preserve, protect, and maintain all records, invoices, phone logs, dispatch records, etcetera. I hate suing people. But business is business.
Posted by Jonathan Vos Post | August 7, 2007 9:46 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 21:46
I'll trade you your washing machine dudes for the IT kid who can't seem to get my Palm Pilot hooked up to my work PC despite four trips to my office to try.
Posted by La Gringa | August 7, 2007 10:51 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 22:51
My last visit from outside help prompted this post.
http://www.patiscool.org/2007/04/i-love-servants-though-they-make-me.html
Posted by Patrick M. | August 7, 2007 11:00 PM
Posted on August 7, 2007 23:00
La Gringa- I'll get your Palm hooked up. I'll be right over :)
and to echo someone who posted earlier... mmm pie
Posted by Jeremiah | August 8, 2007 3:41 PM
Posted on August 8, 2007 15:41