My whole life just flashed before my eyes! I gotta get me a life!

Xander ,'Dirty Girls'


Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This  

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.


Dana - Nov 15, 2013 6:28:57 am PST #12074 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

I'm not entirely sure why I still have internet.


Allyson - Nov 15, 2013 6:32:51 am PST #12075 of 30000
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

My parents are coming for Thanksgiving, and we have a cleaning crew coming to do a deep clean today.

Do I tip them? What's the tipping rule with this sort of service. The internet has thus far been unhelpful.


Dana - Nov 15, 2013 6:35:31 am PST #12076 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Line down, at least two hours to get repaired. And my husband reminded me that the cable modem has a battery backup. To get out of the house, I'd have to use the emergency release for the garage door, so maybe I'll stay here for the moment.


Cashmere - Nov 15, 2013 6:37:56 am PST #12077 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.

When I had a bi-weekly housekeeper, I tipped her 15% on top of her fee and gave her one paid week off and a holiday bonus. Tips are especially appreciated around the holidays. Are you using a service or an independent cleaner? If you're using a service, they are getting paid an hourly rate so I would tip anywhere from 10-20% of the fee.


Kat - Nov 15, 2013 6:40:23 am PST #12078 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Not...not that I do that, so don't feel weird huggers! Don't feel weird at all.

Too late, ita!


Sophia Brooks - Nov 15, 2013 6:43:19 am PST #12079 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

She would be so appalled at the idea of nipples even being involved! She doesn't like the mooshyness. Possibly she would be OK if one had firm breasts.


msbelle - Nov 15, 2013 6:47:41 am PST #12080 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I would tip.


Theodosia - Nov 15, 2013 7:02:19 am PST #12081 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Or stout foundation garments?


juliana - Nov 15, 2013 7:07:03 am PST #12082 of 30000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

I AM PRO-HUG. Smooshiness abounds. I hope to get many hugs this weekend, between the play reading and the wedding.

And I'd tip around 15% of the fee to the housecleaners.


beekaytee - Nov 15, 2013 7:20:59 am PST #12083 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant

I totally know what carbonated hummus is.

Ick.