It's funny, I've been mildly resentful for years about the fact that not once since I got here in 2007 have I been called out and recognized at an all hands meeting, despite doing what I think is pretty good work (and occasionally great work). So now I'm finally getting recognized, and I'm grumpy because it won't be a surprise! Can't be pleased, I guess.
Wash: Well, I wash my hands of it. It's a hopeless case. I'll read a nice poem at the funeral. Something with imagery. Zoe: You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay. Wash: Oh, no, I'm starting to like this poetry idea now. Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now she's all corpsified and gross...
'Shindig'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
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.
Consuela - Jun 29, 2016 12:54:50 pm PDT #23862 of 30003
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Consuela - Jun 29, 2016 12:55:38 pm PDT #23863 of 30003
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oh, no! One of my small joys is now ruined: [link]
Jesse - Jun 29, 2016 1:00:43 pm PDT #23864 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh man, the flour??
I'm glad you're getting recognized, Consuela, even if you have to do some of the work.
Sheryl - Jun 29, 2016 1:01:00 pm PDT #23865 of 30003
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
~ma to your mother, Sean.
Gary's dad and stepmom took care of the little guy today (including bringing him to the pediatrician, who said he probably has a virus) so Gary and I could take care of work and other commitments.
Got a prescription for eyeglasses today. (I'm mildly near-sighted) When I will get a chance to fill it, I don't know.
Consuela - Jun 29, 2016 1:19:32 pm PDT #23866 of 30003
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Screw it, I never buy bleached flour. I'm going to continue to eat the occasional spoonful of cookie dough.
brenda m - Jun 29, 2016 1:28:21 pm PDT #23867 of 30003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I'll take my chances.
Dana - Jun 29, 2016 1:43:34 pm PDT #23868 of 30003
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Seriously, if I haven't gotten sick already...
Connie Neil - Jun 29, 2016 2:15:25 pm PDT #23869 of 30003
brillig
OK, it's traced back to a specific batch of flour that's contaminated. Buy new flour to make your raw dough!
msbelle - Jun 29, 2016 2:23:38 pm PDT #23870 of 30003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
question for the swimmers. I am going to try to get myself going to a nearby gym with a pool. I'd like to swim to see if I can semi-zone out with that in a way that I can't seem to with running (too much bouncing and jiggling). I can swim fine, but have never swam/swum laps. I expect to be winded quickly and be very slow. Like I may only make it 1-2 laps (the lanes are 25 yards).
My hope if I can get myself up and get there early is that I will have a lane to myself, but if I have to share a lane, what is the least annoying way for me to be a lane sharer? My guess was to identify the slowest swimmer and start a lap when they are at the other end so we pass in the middle - hug the lane divider and generally try to be as small as possible.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 29, 2016 2:32:17 pm PDT #23871 of 30003
Oh honey, the mentally unwell people have been in the fanbase since Game Changers was Stucky fanfiction on the internet. The calls have been coming from inside the house the whole time!
Fingers crossed for your mom, Sean.