I am not...I am not the damsel in distress. I am not some case. I have to work this. I've lived in a cave for 5 years in a world where they killed my kind like cattle. I am not going to be cut down by some monster flu. I am better than that. What a wonder...how very scared I am.

Fred ,'A Hole in the World'


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.


Rick - Oct 20, 2016 9:49:48 am PDT #29712 of 30003

I've told the story here before of my little home town which, because it has two liberal arts colleges and not much else, never seems to be able to muster the required number of Republican poll workers. By congenial small town tradition, a few Democratic poll workers each year agree to be "Republicans for a day" under the supervision of the real Republicans.

This has worked well enough, although after he turned 90 my father declared that he would no longer work the polls because "I'm not going to spend one of my few remaining days as a Republican."

This year, though, there is concern of a wider rebellion. No one really wants to be assigned to watch out for Trump's interests, including some of the Republicans. The search for poll workers has been intense.


EpicTangent - Oct 20, 2016 9:50:35 am PDT #29713 of 30003
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

Epic, if you don't mind, how long did it take you to recover? I'm seeing estimates of at least 4 weeks (for endoscopic surgery), and that's reaaaalllly badly timed, with me just starting remote work.

You kinda can't go by me, because I got laid off right before the surgery, so the Doctor and I sort of (unspoken) colluded to give me the max disability available, since I didn't have an employer who was anxious for my return. My mother was back to work 2 weeks after her surgery. And both of us were done back in the pre-endoscopic days. I'd assume you'll be okay in less than 4 weeks, but do your PT and listen to your doctor (and to your body).


Steph L. - Oct 20, 2016 9:52:21 am PDT #29714 of 30003
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

although after he turned 90 my father declared that he would no longer work the polls because "I'm not going to spend one of my few remaining days as a Republican."

Ha! Go, dad!


meara - Oct 20, 2016 10:25:09 am PDT #29715 of 30003

a coworker just asked me if I wore ombre on purpose.

Hah! That's awesome.

I am completely unmotivated, have a work project that is totally pear-shaped (big deadlines was supposed to be next Thursday, but a bunch of things that need to happen before then have not happened, so..I'm doing everything I can but it's not enough? Because I can't reach through the internet and make doctors do things?), and overwhelmed (by work, and by non-work stuff that I ALSO don't have the energy to do, like laundry and working out, and figuring out how to eat healthier because I've gained back half the weight I lost and none of my clothes fit me, and and and). And I got a flu shot yesterday and today I am all achy and unhappy. Which, yay immune system working, but ugh.


Kalshane - Oct 20, 2016 10:38:13 am PDT #29716 of 30003
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why? Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.

I've never owned a gun and never felt the need, but the rhetoric from some of Trump's supporters are making me start to question that.

Anybody else use My Fitness Pal? I started using it to track my eating and exercise (once my knee heals up).

Yes. I managed to lose 45 pounds last year just using it to track what I was eating. (I have unfortunately gained it all back due to a myriad of reasons) I found it incredibly helpful. If I ever get things back in order I plan to use it again.


msbelle - Oct 20, 2016 10:59:27 am PDT #29717 of 30003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I am GETTING SHIT DONE! at work.

Went to therapy. I am supposed to "do more things for me." Ugh I don't even know. Shopping mindlessly apparently does not count. I already started the gym this year, sheesh. Social is too much work.


Laura - Oct 20, 2016 11:02:56 am PDT #29718 of 30003
Our wings are not tired.

I am supposed to "do more things for me."

Florida vacation! Okay, that might be for me, but still.

Hello all. I have somehow managed to be super busy all day and still not get anything done.


msbelle - Oct 20, 2016 11:10:00 am PDT #29719 of 30003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I wish it involved lots of travel, but no, she means out doing things and/or being social here.


Susan W. - Oct 20, 2016 11:32:32 am PDT #29720 of 30003
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

I'm *just* about ready to buy champagne. I've been holding off because I don't want to jinx the election (like, don't post the Hamilton GIF! but also, don't buy champagne yet!), but I might be ready.

In 2008 Dylan wouldn't let me buy champagne until they called Ohio. (We take not jinxing things very seriously in the W household!) So I ducked out to the local grocery, determined to buy the most expensive already-chilled bottle available, and so many people had clearly had the same idea I had to stand on tiptoe and reach into the back of the case for the last bottle of Veuve Clicquot. I still have the cork.

I figure we'll do the same this year--tradition!


esse - Oct 20, 2016 11:48:02 am PDT #29721 of 30003
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

Susan, I have a very similar tradition involving whisky.

My first interview today went very very well! It was with a local food bank and seemed like it could be a really good fit. Off to my second!