Help! Get me out of here. Please!

[matriarch]

OK people its a work day, my alarm brings me back to what passes for reality at 06.30 (10.30 on Lit). I have a tight schedule Monday to Friday to get myself up and out of the house in time for work.

What do I do? I log on here on the way to the bathroom, and sit here reading all the stuff you have been doing while I've been asleep, adding a few, and suddenly, I'm almost out of time. I haven't showered, pressed a fresh pair of pants or shirt, and I'm running round like the proverbial headless chicken.

*looking at the clock, 07.10am.*. Like now. *sigh*.

So what do I want from my Lit-pals?

I want you all, if you see me appear between 10.30pm and 11.00pm.......SHOUT AT ME!

"MATRIARCH !!! GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! GET READY FOR WORK! YOU DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!"

Please guys, I'm getting desperate........for Goddesses' sake, I'm becoming addicted. I'm begging you.

*Standing, "My name's Matriarch, and I'm an Author Hangout Addict. I need help.*

Now.......now I move into panic mode, and run to the shower, iron, gulp too-hot-tea......to try and get out of the house in 45 minutes or get caught in the peak of the traffic.


M

 

[Liar]

OK people its a work day, my alarm brings me back to what passes for reality at 06.30 (10.30 on Lit).

Um, you can set time zones on Lit, so I still don't know when it's 06.30 at your place. But I'd love to nag on you Exactly what times zone are you in?

#L

ps. There are worse addictions. Belive me, I've tried most of them

 

[Classical_Wizard]

you could have a little clock by the computer with its own alarm set telling you that its time to go get ready and off to work so you wont be late.

 

[snooper]

you could have a little clock by the computer with its own alarm set telling you that its time to go get ready and off to work so you wont be late.

If you are even half-way computer literate, you could get your computer to set off an alarm that will warn you.

 

[Randi Grail]

The problem isn't keeping track of time, I think. It's probably the "just five more minutes"-syndrome, I know that one far too well myself. How about a timer that just shuts down the computer when it's time to go?

 

[Guest]

who the hell are you guys trying to kid anyway.. like a clock with an alarm is going to work.. or even setting the computer to be a pain in the ass..

when you get the lit bug.. its damn hard to stay to set time guides.. specially in the beginning of addiction.

M~ i feel for you.
been there, done that... t-shirts at the cleaners. the only thing thats ganna make you slow down is several marathon days on lit. enough so that your fingers are numb and your eyes are glazed over. just be careful for carpal tunnel. (there are ever so much more fun ways of attaining that!)

in sympathy,
vella co-addict

 

[dr_mabeuse]

Put your ironing board in front of your keyboard.

Once you've tried to type on your iron or run your keyboard over your wrinkled clothes a few times, your brain might get the message.

---ZQL

 

[matriarch]

Re: Re: Help! Get me out of here. Please!

Um, you can set time zones on Lit, so I still don't know when it's 06.30 at your place. But I'd love to nag on you Exactly what times zone are you in?

Time zone? Why, the original of course. GMT. Good old UK. I am 8 hours ahead of the clock on AH. So at the moment, while writing this, its 9.45pm. Dark. When I get up at 6.30 am, my time, it is 10.30 pm on Lit.

Damn zones do my head in.

#L

ps. There are worse addictions. Belive me, I've tried most of them

 

[matriarch]

The problem isn't keeping track of time, I think. It's probably the "just five more minutes"-syndrome, I know that one far too well myself. How about a timer that just shuts down the computer when it's time to go?

*sigh of relief*. Thank you Randi, that's it exactly.

I know every minute I'm on line exactly what the time is. Even I, without my specs on, can see the little clock-conscience moving on, on the corner of my screen. You are right, its that 'just five more minutes' syndrome.

My problem is.......just letting go........making myself log out and switch off, leaving you guys and gals to all the fun while I have to go to work. I just can't seem to do it !!!!!!

So, I need you guys to just yell at me to go. LOUD.

I am making myself clearer now????

*Desperate *

 

[Black Tulip]

You could always get up a few minutes earlier. LOL

I usually have a peek at the mail before I go off to work too. If it's any consolation, I'm an hour ahead of you. But I do not, repeat: not go to the AH.

My name is Black Tulip and I am addicted to the AH.

 

[matriarch]

......when you get the lit bug.. its damn hard to stay to set time guides.. specially in the beginning of addiction. Yes! Yes!!!

M~ i feel for you. Thank you sweetie. :kiss
been there, done that... t-shirts at the cleaners. the only thing thats ganna make you slow down is several marathon days on lit. enough so that your fingers are numb and your eyes are glazed over. just be careful for carpal tunnel. (there are ever so much more fun ways of attaining that!) *Innocent gaze*. Are there? I wonder what those could be.......perhaps you'd care to enlighten me?????

in sympathy,
vella co-addict

*forcing myself, to painfully unwind my body from the chair, the bent form of my spine, unwilling to submit to my movements*. Muttering through gritted teeth as I move slowly away, eyes lingering on the screen........."I will go get a drink. I will go to the bathroom. I will go for that cigarette."

M

 

[matriarch]

well.........that didn't work, did it.

Its 7.10am.

I am on AH - again.

No-one has shouted at me, pulled the plug on my comp, dragged me to the shower or thrust a cup of tea in my hand and told me not to go back there, under any circumstances.

*sigh*. Guess I gotta get through this on my own. *drooping shoulders as I shuffle to the shower room, flicking on the kettle as I go, muttering, "I am NOT addicted......I am NOT addicted.....I am NOT addicted............"

M

 

[gauchecritic]

But it's Friday. There's a European Directive that states that everyone who actually turns up for work on Friday is always allowed to be late, for any reason.

I just can't believe you don't make a pot of tea first.

*alarm*: snooze button (repeat until too late) wake up, bathroom, downstairs, computer on, kettle on, log on, pot of tea, big swig, light cig, log into Lit.

That's my routine if I haven't ligged it past 8.15 (but only if the wife is still abed)

Gauche

GET TO WORK!!

 

[Guest]

*alarm*: snooze button (repeat until too late) wake up, bathroom, downstairs, computer on, kettle on, log on, pot of tea, big swig, light cig, log into Lit. That's my routine if I haven't ligged it past 8.15 (but only if the wife is still abed)

Wow, Gauche, that's my routine exactly but for letting Petya out of cage. Don't really know 'ligged' but it comes through enough; don't have anything abed. And, if I go past the utltimate time to leave I call a cab.

Mat., I believe you're home now and freeeeeeeeee... See you this weekend, lovey.

Perdita

 

[matriarch]

Mat., I believe you're home now and freeeeeeeeee... See you this weekend, lovey.

Perdita

Hi Perdy,
Yes.
I'M HOME AND FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
FOR 9 WONDERFUL DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to seeing you over the weekend, too.

No alarm.
No time restrictions.
No ironing............
God, I've died and gone to heaven.
All I need now are my angels..........*looking around*.......where are you my gorgeous gals????

M

 

[cloudy]

Hi Perdy,
Yes.
I'M HOME AND FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
FOR 9 WONDERFUL DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to seeing you over the weekend, too.

No alarm.
No time restrictions.
No ironing............
God, I've died and gone to heaven.
All I need now are my angels..........*looking around*.......where are you my gorgeous gals????

M

*waving hands above my head*

Do I count?

 

[matriarch]

*waving hands above my head*

Do I count?

I don't know darlin'.....can you count while you are busy elsewhere ?.........."once.........twice..............three times.............more????.....ok...............four times........."

Oh you can count at the same time........my, my, this is going to be a busy, busy 9 days.

 

[cloudy]

I don't know darlin'.....can you count while you are busy elsewhere ?.........."once.........twice..............three times.............more????.....ok...............four times........."

Oh you can count at the same time........my, my, this is going to be a busy, busy 9 days.

Let's see....

"sawu (once)....ta (twice)....tsoi aleyesu (three times).....siwu (more)? Nvgi aleyesu....

 

[matriarch]

Let's see....

"sawu (once)....ta (twice)....tsoi aleyesu (three times).....siwu (more)? Nvgi aleyesu....

Hmmmmmmmmm, you do say the sexiest things.
Keep cumming...............uummmmm, that's counting, keep counting..........

 

[cloudy]

Hmmmmmmmmm, you do say the sexiest things.
Keep cumming...............uummmmm, that's counting, keep counting..........

it's much prettier spoken than it is written....

 

[matriarch]

it's much prettier spoken than it is written....

I'm sure it is sweetie..........

Each time she was taken, lifted, set free in the clouds, she heard the soft voice whispering in her ear, settling on her soul.....sawu (once)....ta (twice)....tsoi aleyesu (three times)...... After the third, when she no longer thought of anything except the feel of the clouds all around her, she heard a brief question..........siwu (more)? to which her only reply was an ecstactic smile........and the counting continued.............Nvgi aleyesu....


M

 

[Guest]

even me, the barely educated, and definitely not cultured one.. thinks that is beautiful M.. and cloudy..

ok.. enough of my soft side.. off to rape the willing! its a tough job, someones gatta do it.

 

[cloudy]

I'm sure it is sweetie..........

Each time she was taken, lifted, set free in the clouds, she heard the soft voice whispering in her ear, settling on her soul.....sawu (once)....ta (twice)....tsoi aleyesu (three times)...... After the third, when she no longer thought of anything except the feel of the clouds all around her, she heard a brief question..........siwu (more)? to which her only reply was an ecstactic smile........and the counting continued.............Nvgi aleyesu....


M

That was beautiful! I'll have to start calling you "Uwoduni Soqua" (Beautiful One)

edited to add: I would dearly love to see you expand that into a story! Will help with the language if you decide to run with it...

 

[matriarch]

That was beautiful! I'll have to start calling you "Uwoduni Soqua" (Beautiful One)

edited to add: I would dearly love to see you expand that into a story! Will help with the language if you decide to run with it...

Hi Cloudy,

(Beautiful One? *smiling*, thank you, but I don't think so.)

Sorry I deserted you all (what? you didn't notice I was gone? Didn't notice the silence? *pout*). I had a date with an old friend. I always spend Friday evening with her. But, I'm back now.

Thank you, I'm glad you liked my words. A story. Hmmmm, I'll have to think about that. The offer is noted, thank you again. Being the ignorant old bat that I am, exactly what language is it? It sounds beautiful.

Now, I need to get back on the threads and see what you've all been up to while I've been gone.

M

 

[Liar]

You could always get up a few minutes earlier. LOL

*blank stare*

Har.

As in 'Hardy-har'.

Very funny.




#L