pirates, shi-shi, and cold weather

Oolong is experiencing the feeling of the world turning over, because she has just learned the real meaning of a word that she held dear to her heart.

Somalian pirates seize a Saudi Arabian OIL TANKER for a $10 million ransom

It seems that this is not an oil tanker:

This is an oil tanker.


Obviously, Shi-Shi cannot drive this large marine vehicle over land to maim and flatten small piglets. And we can no longer use the excuse, "Oh, I'm sorry I can't make it, my mom just got run over by an oil tanker."

Anyway, this post is really to talk about PIRATES! Who have begun to swarm the oceans in search for oil and military weapons rather than gold, jewels, and Davy Jones's heart.

Now, Oolong knows she should not approve of this modern day thievery, especially when seizing a large vessel of crude oil that could be fueling her huge SUV and Hummer to pollute the air and cause more global warming, but she feels as though being a Somalian pirate would be just so darn cool.

Is that fleece he's wearing? If so, did he get it from Old Navy (fleece scarves on sale now for $5)? Speaking of which, last night it snowed, the first time it has snowed in November in Virginia for many years now. Oolong has some tips for you to stay warm:

1) Bundle up in a yellow cape, yielding the two fold benefit of warmth and nighttime visibility.
2) Get Oolong to knit you a hat. Due to economic woes this year, she is making everyone hats for Christmas and is using frostbite prevention as an excuse.
3) Visit the library cafe before walking home at wee hours in the morning. Get a Supremo black coffee. Use the cup as gloves.
4) When all else fails, pull on your beer jacket, and zip up tightly.