Many happy returns, meara! That does sound awesome so far.
Two steaming cups of chocolate goodness. Courtesy of whomever I swiped it from out of the cupboard.
Ben ,'The Killer In Me'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Aug 29, 2014 7:44:03 am PDT #5131 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
meara - Aug 29, 2014 8:02:11 am PDT #5132 of 30000
my brother the doctor is going to Liberia. Which I am NOT on board with, damn it. I don't know if he's going to be treating any patients, or just working with international staff to help set up facilities, but the whole thing really worries me
Eek indeed! I mean, go him, but...eek.
Consuela - Aug 29, 2014 8:07:58 am PDT #5133 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Nope, different brother. This one's an infectious disease specialist who has spent a lot of time in Africa. He has done some consulting on Ebola, but I wasn't expecting him to go...
Dana - Aug 29, 2014 8:47:02 am PDT #5134 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I would be just as happy if no one acknowledged the stupid anniversary. Next year is really going to suck.
Kat - Aug 29, 2014 9:04:03 am PDT #5135 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
We have off today. Nothing like a four day weekend to blunt the trauma of back-to-school in early August.
lcat - Aug 29, 2014 9:13:37 am PDT #5136 of 30000
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
I need hivemind help for a report. If a count goes from 11 in one year to 21 in the next year, is that an approximate 50% increase or 100% increase? I know that if it went from 21 to 11, then it would be a 50% decrease but, in my head, if it doubles then it has increased by twice as much so it should be 100% increase ... maybe.
I wish I could just say it almost doubled but I need percentages for this report.
Sue - Aug 29, 2014 9:28:24 am PDT #5137 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Happy birthday, meara!
sarameg - Aug 29, 2014 9:29:45 am PDT #5138 of 30000
Ok, spent a couple hours and ground the paint off the tops of the rails. Going to give my hands a break and try to get the fucking spent wheel off. Not having much luck at the moment.
-t - Aug 29, 2014 9:40:34 am PDT #5139 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
lcat, it's (21-11)/11=91% increase
Nora Deirdre - Aug 29, 2014 9:43:59 am PDT #5140 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Sorry, Dana. I was just feeling sad for all my friends. It's not as horrible this year, I think? Based on my unscientific social media analysis. It's always shittier when there's another hurricane in the mix somewhere in the Gulf or the Atlantic.
Next year will suck, though. And I'll be part of it, I've already got a pitch sold about NOLA Brewing and rebuilding for next summer.