Must be sweeps week...

... because Grey's Anatomy sure decided to up the tension. ( spoilers )

But I'm glad every week isn't as tense. (queenzulu, I tried to call you when it ended, but your phone must have finally succumbed to its desperate need for charging.)

I'm still trying to rip TiW successfully into avi's, but HOPE the latest program I'm trying will do it. So far, so good.

Rargh. Technical difficulties.

Anybody got a suggestion for a relatively simple DVD ripper? I've tried a few and bitRipper looked like just what I wanted, but everything I rip comes out slightly jerky. Sigh.

(Why yes, I am trying to convert my TiW DVDs into avi's...)

Handful of links before bedtime

A Christmas Carol, Safety in Numbers "Dick Wilkins, to be sure!" said Scrooge to the Ghost. "Bless me, yes. There he is. He was very much attached to me, was Dick. Poor Dick! Dear, dear!"

CSI, Inventing Games Out of Everything "It was a win-win situation. The grand slam would be talking them into a threesome, but Greg knew that was about as likely as an asteroid hitting the strip on that one no-good Monday when he was five minutes late for work."

BtVS, Second Kiss "You bloody wanker!" Spike said, throwing his other pillow at the closing door. "And are you trying to get me killed? Between your sister, Connor and Big Blue, basically I should just kiss my bollocks good-bye." Dawn/Spike

Firefly, Tussle "It’s one of them rare times when they’re dirtside, healthy, and flush. Nobody got shot during the dealings, they got the coin in hand, and Mal’s been uncharacteristically ready to wait until morning before taking off again. Jayne isn’t sure why." Jayne/Mal, darkish with consent issues. Whether that is a deterrent or a recommendation is entirely up to you.

SGA, How To Succeed In Sex Slavery Without Really Trying "And then they bring out the fur-lined manacles and the silk sheets!" Rodney yelled.

SGA, Paper Moon "But they are also famed for a spiced liquor, in addition to their love of art and beauty. It is served at all their social gatherings." Teyla patted the cushioned bench beside her, and John gave her a raffish grin. Drinkin' at the drive-in. Now that was entertainment.

SGA, Superpowers "Rodney McKay and laser beams of Lesbos." (How can you NOT read a fic with that summary?)

Some quote icons from Monstrous Regiment.