A man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything.

Wash ,'The Message'


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.


Steph L. - May 16, 2024 8:27:11 am PDT #12601 of 12685
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

But Steph did save me from a critical boot shortage.

Picture my cape flapping in the wind as I look down from my perch for other imminent travelers who need packing guidance.

My big question is: do I want to wear the same dress all day Saturday? And I feel like the answer is yes (it's a pretty dress and it's stupid comfortable without being a t-shirt dress that might also be a nightshirt). I dunno. I guess I'll try on Potential Memorial Dress one more time to see if I really want to pack it.


Steph L. - May 16, 2024 8:29:50 am PDT #12602 of 12685
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

The biggest question is: I have a pedicure today, and I can't decide what color. I think burgundy. Or silver. Maybe teal.


brenda m - May 16, 2024 8:33:37 am PDT #12603 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

I’m thinking mani-pedi sometime tomorrow if I don’t land on something else to do.


Jessica - May 16, 2024 8:54:49 am PDT #12604 of 12685
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

Oh no, I only brought two pairs of shoes, did I do it wrong?

My flight tomorrow gets in at 7:30 - will anyone be around for a late dinner close to the Majestic? (I'm estimating I'll get to the hotel around...9?)


Tom Scola - May 16, 2024 8:59:48 am PDT #12605 of 12685
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

So I was right at the security gate, and this guy behind me says their flight is boarding, and asks me if they could cut ahead. I shook my head no, I guess because IATA. But! they guy in front of me lets them go. And it turns out that they are a large family, with two kids in strollers, and TEN trays of carry-ons, of course loaded with stuff that you’re not supposed to carry on. I was right there at the gate, and it took almost 30 minutes to get through.

Fortunately, my flight is delayed, so I didn’t stress out too hard.


Steph L. - May 16, 2024 9:05:54 am PDT #12606 of 12685
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Tom, I would have lost my entire mind. I admire your cool.


Shir - May 16, 2024 9:07:30 am PDT #12607 of 12685
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Oh wow, Tom.

I started an email for the dinner tonight - if anyone other than Brenda and Laura wants to join, let me know and I'll add you.

Shoes: brought two for the entire trip (ankle boots and sport shoes) and bought a pair of nice shoes in NYC.


Tom Scola - May 16, 2024 9:13:44 am PDT #12608 of 12685
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

My flight is now scheduled to land at SFO around 4:45. I’ll be available for dinner probably after 7. I’m at the Stanyan Park hotel, in the Haight near chez Smay.

Edit: for those of you who want to follow at home, it’s JetBlue flight 1515.


Laura - May 16, 2024 9:44:14 am PDT #12609 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.

Yikes, Tom. May the rest of the trip be less annoying. I added you to Shir's email coordinating dinner if you would like to join us.


DavidS - May 16, 2024 9:46:28 am PDT #12610 of 12685
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

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.

You could come over to the house if you want! I'm just cleaning up and dealing with last minute things.

It's a bit chaotic because I'm still Spread Out with photo albums and whatnot. I do have some errands but a lot of my stuff will be around the house.