Actually, I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could...we could name her Trixie, or Miss Kitty Fantastico, or something.

Tara ,'Empty Places'


Natter 70: Hookers and Blow  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Consuela - Sep 24, 2012 11:05:21 am PDT #23294 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Interpol doesn't really have jurisdiction anywhere. It can only work with local agencies. It doesn't have arrest power.

I love the Buffistas. The Hivemind knows everything.

I printed out & faxed doctor's forms to my parent's PCP, which hopefully she will fill out & have them sign without my mother freaking out.

And to treat myself for having accomplished that onerous task, I got an excellent roasted-peach/bacon/blue cheese salad at the cafe around the corner.

Now another onerous task to undertake, this one work-related.


meara - Sep 24, 2012 11:10:28 am PDT #23295 of 30001

meara, how noticeable is it when you wear it? If I were to wear it clipped to the front of my bra (assuming that would be a secure place for it), how well does it track movement?

I usually keep it in a pocket, but have a few times clipped it to a bra strap (where it depends on how your clothing and bra fits as to whether it's noticeable). Clipping to the front of bra is possible but I generally wear them tight enough around the band that it would be uncomfy, and clipped to a cup seems like it would show through clothes. Again, depends on clothes and wear.

I've always found it to be pretty darn accurate in terms of number of steps, but for two exceptions--oddly, it's usually fine with not believing car trips are a marathon or anything, but sometimes it thinks when I'm on a plane taking off or landing that I'm briefly running? Also, my roommate does a lot of running and finds that the distance it thinks she's gone is often off (based on her GPS run tracker watch thing), but not usually a ton (ETA: as in, she comes back from a 5.1 mile run and says the fitbit thinks she only ran 4.8 miles or something). It's interesting to see all the data, and really have it drive home how much some days I walk and some I don't. I don't use it for sleep tracking though, I couldn't find a good balance (if I set it for sensitive it thought I was up all night, if I set it for regular it though I didn't move at all)


Kat - Sep 24, 2012 11:15:06 am PDT #23296 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

ITA with the sleep part of the fitbit being the weakest.

I wear mine in a bra cup if I have a dress that allows it, usually at the center, clipped into a cup just beneath my breast, so it rarely shows on clothing.


Atropa - Sep 24, 2012 11:19:00 am PDT #23297 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I wear mine in a bra cup if I have a dress that allows it, usually at the center, clipped into a cup just beneath my breast, so it rarely shows on clothing.

That's probably how I'd wear it, and I doubt it would show through my blouse and waistcoat or jacket. I just know I need a way of tracking how much I'm "walking" at my standing desk. (Which I am. I'm walking in place right now and IF okay I guess?)


flea - Sep 24, 2012 11:20:42 am PDT #23298 of 30001
information libertarian

I love Ginger.

I just sent Casper (aged 9) off to Whole Foods with a $20 bill to buy Pirate's Booty by herself. She knows the way (we walked there this morning and it's very close, not even any streets to cross), she knows she should get about $18 in change, and she knows my cell number, and I told her if anything goes wrong to stay in WF and I'll come get her in 15 minutes.

Dillo is terribly worried.

(She'll be fine, right?)


flea - Sep 24, 2012 11:23:39 am PDT #23299 of 30001
information libertarian

And, she's back. Gone 7 minutes, very proud of herself.


meara - Sep 24, 2012 11:29:20 am PDT #23300 of 30001

And, she's back. Gone 7 minutes, very proud of herself.

Aww, yay!


Steph L. - Sep 24, 2012 11:29:46 am PDT #23301 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

(She'll be fine, right?)

Your neighborhood is pretty safe for a Pirate's Booty run.


Jesse - Sep 24, 2012 11:46:41 am PDT #23302 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Go Casper! (Go flea!)


Zenkitty - Sep 24, 2012 11:47:19 am PDT #23303 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

And, she's back. Gone 7 minutes, very proud of herself.

Well done!