I've always wanted one of these: BRASS STATIONARY LIVE STEAM ENGINE FROM THE UK

You know what would be cool? Hook this up to a tiny generator and use it as the power supply for a steampunk laptop. Wouldn't it be awesome to pull that out at a cafe? You could say, "I'm going to check my email, as soon as my laptop boiler builds up enough steam."

That's lovely, Barb.

{{Tom}}. You have come a long, long way. I'm sorry today was rough.

Dammit, Barb -- now I'm about to buy this [link] even though I'm not sure square necks work on me. But so much on sale!

I'd so be buying this [link] if they had it in my size. And I ever had the need for an evening gown.

Dammit, Barb -- now I'm about to buy this [link] even though I'm not sure square necks work on me. But so much on sale!

Oh good. I hated leaving that one abandoned, but again with the sleeves with me, so I didn't take a chance on it. Not that I'm feeling like an enabler or anything...

With a sword like that you could.

I will be watching to see how much it costs. I haven't bought a weapon in forever...

Those dresses! Thank dog that none of them are in my size. I need none of them, want all of them.

Scola, I have nothing articulate to say to you, just hugs to offer.

I need to go out for lunch, I need to avoid drunk tourists. I'm thinking salad might be the answer and despite the nice day to walk in the underground tunnels just to be doubly safe.

So pretty, Barb. Lucky, I guess, that none of those come in my size.

{{Scola}}

Suzi, your foot is feeling better?

Yes, thank you. Though I am wearing low heeled sandals. Not quite the weather for it, but close enough.

My next belt test will be in April. I think I'm gonna wrap myself in bubblewrap between now and then. NO MORE INJURIES. I command it. No sick, no injuries, no new maladies.

Oh, can't let CJ know about that sword. I've bought him enough weapons (and man, does that still feel like a BAD parenting thing to do).