There's something about a food that moves all by itself that gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Joyce ,'Never Leave Me'


If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me

Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.


vw bug - Jul 18, 2021 9:18:17 am PDT #5569 of 5668
Mostly lurking...

I chatted with Aimee this morning, and we've also set up a Give InKind page: link.

There's a link to the meal train there as well. We'll use the Give InKind page for more gift card options and setting up help for household tasks and rides and other things she may need.


DebetEsse - Jul 23, 2021 7:29:06 am PDT #5570 of 5668
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Ok, I finally got my act together and made the FB Event. Chicago-types, this Sunday, we'll be at Maggie Daley Park ( for, lo, there is a toddler, and playgrounds are good) from about 4:30 to 6:30. FB messenger is probably the best way to get ahold of me on the day, but my current profile email will also work.


beekaytee - Sep 18, 2021 3:29:18 pm PDT #5571 of 5668
Compassionately intolerant

Hi All. It's my annual Please Throw an Entrepreneur a Bone request.

It's like Girl Scout cookies without the calories or the coin, and I would be grateful for your help to reach the type of people who have become my favorite clients over the years. 80% of my non-personal referrals every year. After 2020, this is the most important part of my business year.

Please help!

At this LINK, scroll down 9 ballots and click on Bonny King-Taylor. The City Paper NEVER uses your email for anything. I know the person who runs the campaign and she is solid.

ThankyouThankyouThankyou


SailAweigh - Sep 24, 2021 2:08:53 pm PDT #5572 of 5668
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

I need the Buffistas to activate for me on twitter. Ice is up against zircon in the 2021 Mineral Cup and ice is barely holding on to its lead with 2 hours left in voting. I'm begging - please vote #IceMin for me and Yuzuru Hanyu. Vote #IceMin!


SailAweigh - Oct 02, 2021 4:25:25 pm PDT #5573 of 5668
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

It's the final of #MinCup and I need votes for Quetzalcoatlite. Please help! [link]

Whoot! Quetzalcoatlite took the championship! Many thanks!


sj - Dec 11, 2021 8:08:25 am PST #5574 of 5668
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I’m updating address book. If you want to be added or have moved recently, email me at my profile address.


Gudanov - Dec 11, 2021 6:33:53 pm PST #5575 of 5668
Coding and Sleeping

Going to reboot the server to apply OS updates.


Gudanov - Dec 11, 2021 6:34:52 pm PST #5576 of 5668
Coding and Sleeping

Reboot finished.


DavidS - Dec 11, 2021 11:03:22 pm PST #5577 of 5668
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Reboot finished.

Thank you.


Trudy Booth - Jan 07, 2022 7:05:27 am PST #5578 of 5668
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

I am looking for a roommate for my place in Washington Heights, NYC.

Its a 12x14 quiet, sunny room with its own half-bath. Freshly (yet tastefully) renovated apartment with brand new kitchen. Elevator building. Close to parks & trains. $1250.