And I wonder, what possible catastrophe came crashing down from heaven and brought this dashing stranger to tears?

Drusilla ,'Conversations with Dead People'


F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us

Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.


Laura - May 15, 2024 8:05:41 pm PDT #12588 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.

Mentioned in Natter my biggest issue is all my clothes seem to be sleeveless and short. I brought a couple of long jeans, and long sleeve shirts, but my dress is sleeveless. One pair of shoes in addition to the sandals on my feet, which is one more than I would usually pack! I had to put my sweater on when I exited the car, but it was quite hot in Tahoe.

Anyway, at The Line in room 419. My phone number is in my profile.

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone!


Shir - May 15, 2024 8:22:36 pm PDT #12589 of 12685
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Mentioned in Natter my biggest issue is all my clothes seem to be sleeveless and short.

With a friend's advice I bought a puffer jacket in Seattle because I froze in the "summer"/"spring" weather you're having here. This jacket and my friends are the MVPs of this trip.

And I'm in one of the places on Lombard, let me know if anyone would like to have dinner tomorrow. I'm also free on Fri.


Steph L. - May 15, 2024 8:24:19 pm PDT #12590 of 12685
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

One pair of shoes in addition to the sandals on my feet, which is one more than I would usually pack!

I’m wearing the same shoes all weekend. Nothing is going to stop me from only taking a carry-on.


Laura - May 15, 2024 8:26:04 pm PDT #12591 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.

I'd love to get together tomorrow, Shir. I'll touch base in the morning because I am still adjusting to the time difference tonight. Trying to stay awake until a reasonable hour tonight, like I did last night, and should be all in sync by tomorrow.


Shir - May 15, 2024 8:28:41 pm PDT #12592 of 12685
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Yay, Laura! And best of luck with the time difference. My phone number is in my profile.


javachik - May 15, 2024 8:52:28 pm PDT #12593 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.

I think I’m staying at the Hyatt at the airport because I’ve got very sick friends and now family I need to also see this weekend, so my planned carless quick trip to the Bay has turned into a must have a car to drive out to Tracy and down to Palo Alto and then to Oakland and back to the airport. All on Sunday. But I’ve reserved Saturday for y’all.*

  • unless my uncle Al, who decided yesterday to stop his dialysis and is now in hospice, worsens even more quickly than we expect, in which case I may need to drive to Tracy to see him Saturday night.

My bleak mantra these days has been that I’ve now entered the time of life where instead of Four Weddings and a Funeral, it’s….yeah you get the picture.


Laura - May 15, 2024 9:09:01 pm PDT #12594 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.

Yikes, javachik, that's a lot. I hope things are smoother than anticipated.


Shir - May 15, 2024 9:35:45 pm PDT #12595 of 12685
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Oof, javachik, that is indeed a lot. A lot of ~ma, and looking forward to seeing you this Saturday.


brenda m - May 15, 2024 11:13:05 pm PDT #12596 of 12685
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Glad we’ll get to see you. This is definitely feeling like a less fun new phase of life.

Pencil me in for dinner tomorrow Shir and Laura. I should hit the hotel midafternoon.


Laura - May 16, 2024 8:04:49 am PDT #12597 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.

Getting ready to walk to Cable Car Coffee for breakfast. Coffee in hotel room was very tasty, and I even figured out how to use the machine first try! Very nice room. Slept so well. The Line gets an excellent review so far.

Other than coordinating dinner tonight with Shir, anything on people's to do list? Baseball? Any ideas? We are in pretty chill mode, but open to anything.

Also, I should mention that someone (Vortex) has a birthday tomorrow. Not sure if she has plans yet.