Just call me the computer whisperer.

Willow ,'Lessons'


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.


Burrell - Dec 29, 2013 6:36:35 am PST #15755 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

It can be hard to leave cosy.

I have achieved coffee, and Isaac is playing quietly by himself. Good morning so far. Breakfast request is egg burritos.

Later in the morning I am planning on meeting up with an old college friend and her son, who is 9, and letting the kids play and explore the Natural History Museum.


-t - Dec 29, 2013 6:39:48 am PST #15756 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Yikes, Theo! Broken toes are so painful and AFAICT just something you have to wait til they heal, nothing you can fix. IDK about driving, maybe a serious boot would be okay.

Flying squirrel? Yeah, you win.

Good luck keeping the blow-out fabulousness through the weather, meara! Fortunately, your innate meara fabulousness is weather-proof.


-t - Dec 29, 2013 6:41:16 am PST #15757 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That sounds great, Burrell.

I am trying not to be overwhelmed by all the stuff I should be doing today. There is a lot and I'm probably going to have to prioritize and accept that some of it will have to wait. Oh well. But first, breakfast.


Amy - Dec 29, 2013 6:44:21 am PST #15758 of 30000
Because books.

Ouch, Theo! They don't even set your big toe? Healing ~ma!


Theodosia - Dec 29, 2013 7:04:57 am PST #15759 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"

They didn't even buddy-tape it! And they gave me a slipper-thingie with Velcro straps. Tomorrow the plan is to talk to a podiatrist and figure out if there's anything more I can/should do.


-t - Dec 29, 2013 7:14:47 am PST #15760 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Good plan.


Juliebird - Dec 29, 2013 7:47:27 am PST #15761 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

I'm looking for a new belt for my dad, but I'm not sure how. He's in need of a new tooled belt that accepts various belt buckles, and I don't know the term for that. Any thoughts?

ETA: Snap Belt seems to be the key word. If I was a gal who tucker her shirts in, I'd totally want one. Dad got an actual Western buckle for Christmas, instead of the absolutely geeky Hubble telescope one he's been wearing. Like, how is there a market for that besides my dad? "Into western wear and astronomy? Here's the buckle for you!".


sarameg - Dec 29, 2013 8:00:09 am PST #15762 of 30000

For the record, flying squirrels are really cute. Google Alabama flying squirrel and that's textbook.

I think I'm better with unpacking other people's stuff than I am packing of any variety. I like creating order and I don't like being packed.


Kat - Dec 29, 2013 8:03:11 am PST #15763 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

I have patched 4 holes in Noah's pants (with the monster mouths he likes). I would like for him to stop wearing his pants out at the knees.


Amy - Dec 29, 2013 8:06:17 am PST #15764 of 30000
Because books.

My mom bought Sara a pair of Gap jeans in September (very much on sale) and she's worn out one knee. For what Gap jeans cost, I thought they would last a little longer. I'm not sure if she's going to go for a patch, but if not, she's looking at Target jeans.