And Kaylee, what the hell's goin' on in the engine room? Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?

Mal ,'The Train Job'


Sunnydale Press

Having a party? Organizing a local F2F? Know something that we all really need to know? Announce it! Want to discuss anything posted here? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.


Shir - Nov 18, 2023 11:31:08 am PST #4077 of 4089
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

You know how I said I'm planning to come and visit in 2024? There might be a war going on here and it's very hard to imagine a vacation or anything fun right now, but planning has to start somewhere. That somewhere is a googledoc in my profile.


JenP - Nov 22, 2023 3:45:44 pm PST #4078 of 4089

Hiya.

Just a reminder to sign up for the holiday card exchange if you'd like to participate this year... some love from around the world-ish might lift spirits some, I'm thinking.

If you'd like to sign up, please fill out this Google form by Monday, 11/27 (please use SHIFT+ENTER to create line breaks in the address section):

[link]

Simple guidelines posted at the top of the form -- same ones as always.


JenP - Nov 28, 2023 8:23:03 am PST #4079 of 4089

True confession: I won't have a sec to run the sorrting program until tonight at about 8p E, so there's still time if you'd like to sign up for holiday cards.

Depending on where you're reading this, see post above or below for the link.

I'll get the emails out to folks with your individual list over the next few days (all done by 12/1).


WindSparrow - Nov 30, 2023 7:12:24 pm PST #4080 of 4089
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

This week I completed the requirements for certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals as a Frontline Supervisor.

Well. I completed the work last week, but they issued the certificate this week.


JenP - Dec 01, 2023 1:29:21 pm PST #4081 of 4089

Make that, "Card assignments will be out to you by Dec. 2."

We did not have much spare fun-work time this week!


JenP - Dec 04, 2023 2:14:02 pm PST #4082 of 4089

Make that tonight! Sorry, friends. Glitch in the program, but I got the assignments yesterday and will work on getting emails out tonight.


Shir - Mar 18, 2024 3:22:22 pm PDT #4083 of 4089
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Alright, y'all. The doc with the info on where and when I'll be is now updated in my profile, including what I call a "Share a Shir" calendar.

I want to meet as many of you as possible. You're more than invited to write yourselves in and start scheming where and when I'll see you. Feel free to email or suggest group activities (or both!).


Vortex - Apr 04, 2024 10:44:48 am PDT #4084 of 4089
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Are there New York plans? I'm in Hartford, CT, so can come down easily


JenP - Apr 12, 2024 10:46:25 am PDT #4085 of 4089

Hey - anyone who's planning on seeing Shir in the NYC/DC area, could you please check in the F2F thread? Trying to get an idea for who can do where and when... I have the ability host Shir both within a short commuter train of NYC and then tooling down the pike to DC, if that would be more convenient for folks further north (like, Vortex, Nanita... those are the names I've seen so far...)

I think Shir is flexible and would love to see as many people as possible, so come help me figure out the wheres and whyfores in F2F, please!

I also need some opinions about logistics that people who are more used to flying out of Newark might be able to help with...

Thanks!


Java cat - Apr 16, 2024 7:54:56 pm PDT #4086 of 4089
Not javachik

Hi, I've posted about* / offered / am still offering to make basic arrangements for a F2F in Troutdale, Oregon, which is 11 miles (16 mins. by car, an hour by bus) from PDX airport at McMenamins Edgefield.

Prior surveys pointed to late May as being the best time for most people. If someone wants to do a new survey, please do. I don't know how to / don't want to take the time to learn about surveys.

If people are interested in meeting there on/around May 25 weekend of 2025, reservations have to made for rooms a year in advance. I've posted info in F2F, and here is a history article that explains why it's uniquely fabulous. [link]

Oregonians and Washingtonians take all the various McMenamins for granted, because they've grown up going after soccer or to Aunt Linda's wedding or cousin Jim's birthday. As a Nor. Cal person, I wish we had anything close to it. There are so many things to do in one place! Plus it's close to the Sandy River for cool water swimming when it's hot.

Check out info in the F2F Thread and/or email me at profile address. Also, hope to meet Shir, maybe in Seattle instead of SF for me this year.

  • In the F2F Thread: #9396 on July26, 2013; #9969 on Feb. 10, 2014; #12522 on Oct. 11, 2022; #12526 on Dec. 4, 2022; #12530 on March 4, 2024, and today, April 16, 2024.