Hey, if it means I don't have to read any more, woo and, might I add, a big hoo.

Xander ,'Sleeper'


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.


sarameg - May 12, 2014 3:10:40 pm PDT #27602 of 30000

Today was such a day. Ghost in the machine was the thing I asked "hey guys, remember this issue? Is that what is going on here? Can someone check, I don't have the permissions to run that command?"

ON THURSDAY.

And yet they also found all sorts of other issues they attributed to our problems that clearly HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH 'EM. And I just can't even. Wasted 3 days and am suddenly pressured to finish up THREE DAYS worth of acceptance testing in 45 minutes.

Don't look at me if I missed something else. That's what the test team is for.

(And I can go on and staffing conditions and how we really shouldn't be rushing these kinds of builds when half the dev and test team disappear after having to do a rapid rollback and FUCK ALL Y'ALL FOR NOT LISTENING TO ME.)


Burrell - May 12, 2014 3:39:37 pm PDT #27603 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I will happily participate in outfit consulation, msbelle, although my family is popping right now -- side effect of having been very well behaved at the dentist -- so might not reply right away.


Pix - May 12, 2014 3:57:10 pm PDT #27604 of 30000
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Subarus answer all your needs, and last forever with proper maintenance. Go Team Subaru.

I’m just here to point and nod at this.


Beverly - May 12, 2014 4:20:07 pm PDT #27605 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Congratulations, Connie. May it serve you faithfully.

Our new neighbor has put up very sturdy wood and wire trellises to plant climbing vines on, and protect her delicate sensibilities from having to experience the horror of our car, carport, and back porch (which are quite cute and well-maintained, thank you). We and former neighbor shared the space between us. I'm thinking of making her a present of twenty yards of concertina wire for the top of her barricade. But she might call the assassin on me.

msbelle, H took me for a gorgeous drive and a hike to an impressive waterfall yesterday. He sent his mom flowers but refused to send a card--he hates "Hallmark Holidays." I used to buy cards for him and make him sign them, but no more. I got a FB shoutout from a step-relative, but I heard nothing otherwise from my family. So not alone.

I'd be happy to help accessorize you! I was just remembering fondly this afternoon, coordinating the color of my linen blazers with the Nike swoosh on my several pairs of sneakers. For casual work (thus giving you an example of my accessorizing expertise).


-t - May 12, 2014 4:30:37 pm PDT #27606 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

coordinating the color of my linen blazers with the Nike swoosh on my several pairs of sneakers.

That is my kind of accesorizing! You can style me anytime, Bev.

Treadmill was not as bad as last time. Hm.


Kate P. - May 12, 2014 4:41:39 pm PDT #27607 of 30000
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

Why did I ever volunteer to be the webmaster for my choir??


DavidS - May 12, 2014 4:55:48 pm PDT #27608 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Why did I ever volunteer to be the webmaster for my choir??

That may be the definition of a thankless task.


Kate P. - May 12, 2014 5:06:54 pm PDT #27609 of 30000
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

Perhaps I should start a petition to create National Webmaster Appreciation Day.


Consuela - May 12, 2014 5:24:57 pm PDT #27610 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

OK, John Oliver is being awesome: [link]


sarameg - May 12, 2014 5:42:30 pm PDT #27611 of 30000

It's the warmest in the house that it has been since last summer (75 down here at the moment) and so naturally, Pumpkin is sprawled on top of the microwave on top of the fridge all cat-puddly. Which, of course, it is the hottest spot downstairs.

As they are wont to do.