I've been out of the abbey two days, I've beaten a lawman senseless, I've fallen in with criminals. I watched the captain shoot the man I swore to protect. And I'm not even sure if I think he was wrong.

Book ,'Serenity'


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.


sarameg - Sep 14, 2014 5:00:12 am PDT #6128 of 30000

But pouring another cup of coffee is a core workout when reclined and being a catbed...


Jesse - Sep 14, 2014 5:13:38 am PDT #6129 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I am getting my place ready for surprise houseguests - they had a (small) fire at their house, so I am giving them mine for a week, and staying with my mother. The good news there is that she will be out of town for work for a couple of days. But I basically need to pack for a week, in addition to getting my house company-ready.


Sheryl - Sep 14, 2014 5:21:37 am PDT #6130 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Other than the weekly groceries trip, no plans here.


Jesse - Sep 14, 2014 5:30:48 am PDT #6131 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Dishwasher and washing machine are running, one bed is made, I have given the bathroom a lick and a promise, and did a truly half-assed job of dusting. Luckily, I know these are not super neat people.


sarameg - Sep 14, 2014 5:33:58 am PDT #6132 of 30000

Jesse, that's very kind of you!

I've upgraded to eating an empanada while pinned by cats. Doves on the line outside my kitchen window seem to be warming in the sun. And why do I keep hearing jets? That doesn't start again until 2.


Jesse - Sep 14, 2014 5:43:34 am PDT #6133 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I often feel slightly ridiculous that two of us live in this four-bedroom house, so.

Did anyone else hear the puzzle on NPR this morning? Last week's challenge was about taking the first T off a word and ending up with a (phonetic) synonym. Will's answer was twirl->whirl, but apparently more than one person sent in twerk->work, which Will described as "facetious." Oh, Will Shortz -- you better WERK.


sarameg - Sep 14, 2014 6:00:46 am PDT #6134 of 30000

Well, that last one was a massive transport prop plane, but I don't think it was part of the air display...been a lot of those lately.


Theodosia - Sep 14, 2014 6:05:01 am PDT #6135 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"

Since I was going away for a week, and I wanted my car taking up room at the mechanic's where he will be properly motivated to search for a replacement engine every day instead of just when he remembers in a hectic work life, I am now temporarily car-less, which will at least save me on gas and the possibility of parking tickets. Plus, you know, motivation to walk places.

Of course, I didn't plan on post-vacation fibromyalgia. Thank goodness for grocery delivery services, though I can put that off for a couple days if I wanna.


lisah - Sep 14, 2014 6:11:14 am PDT #6136 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

I am at work today for the third Sunday in a month. I don't feel like I can complain too much because I do get OT but, omg, so tired. And anxious about how I'm going to get everything done this week when I've got after work commitments most days. Plus am at a whole day meeting on Tuesday and a half day Wednesday. Too much!


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 14, 2014 6:53:24 am PDT #6137 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I just glanced at the TV listings and read Real Wives of Melbourne as Real Wives of Melniboné. Now that would be reality TV interesting enough to make me watch.