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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.


-t - Sep 10, 2015 5:05:10 pm PDT #5136 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, right, football starts tonight. I'm in denial because I have a conflict with my team's opener. That is how much I need to meet Sox; this is a non-trivial sacrifice, my friends. IJS.


-t - Sep 10, 2015 5:07:52 pm PDT #5137 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Way to go msbelle!

PS, where can I get one of these Icelandic cocktails? Sounds delicious.

I brought the bottles home from the Reykjavik airport, so, um, idk? But yes, delicious.

Contrasting with the super local (grown in the valley between here and Napa) white wine which is also pretty good. I'm pretty sure alcohol is objectively a bad idea in this heat, but it seems to be helping...


Zenkitty - Sep 10, 2015 5:09:35 pm PDT #5138 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

It may be wrong, but delighted that the whole thing went askew so that your bailing was vindicated. Good instincts there, Zen!

Well, you know, I don't want things to go badly for other peoples' fun, but if it's gonna, I appreciate getting a subspace wave from my instincts!


javachik - Sep 10, 2015 5:17:29 pm PDT #5139 of 30003
Our wings are not tired.

Oh, right, football starts tonight. I'm in denial because I have a conflict with my team's opener. That is how much I need to meet Sox; this is a non-trivial sacrifice, my friends. IJS.

Psssst we can have the game on in the living room if you don't want to TiVo it! We will mostly be outside on the deck I think, but just in case. :)


Zenkitty - Sep 10, 2015 5:21:40 pm PDT #5140 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

because I am out of shape like woah

Out-of-shape high five. Gently, lest we pull something.

I deep-cleaned the upstairs bathroom yesterday and I feel like I went to the gym.


-t - Sep 10, 2015 5:26:57 pm PDT #5141 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That's very sweet, Nanita! I know I can't be social and watch the game, though. Between the DVR and GamePass I should be okay - I'll just lie to myself about the liveness, I've done it before. It works.

I appreciate getting a subspace wave from my instincts!

Love this description!

Did I mention that I have ice cubes in my wine? Because I am classy like that. And it's super hot.


javachik - Sep 10, 2015 5:29:52 pm PDT #5142 of 30003
Our wings are not tired.

That's very sweet, Nanita! I know I can't be social and watch the game, though. Between the DVR and GamePass I should be okay - I'll just lie to myself about the liveness, I've done it before. It works.

Okay than we shall have a strict NO SPORTS SPOILERS policy so that when you go home the game will be fresh to enjoy!

The Niners have pissed me off so much by being awful people off the field and terrible on the field. Also my fave players are no longer on the team (Frank Gore and Justin Smith). So I am ignoring them this year and perhaps every year hereafter. It sure opens up my schedule.


Burrell - Sep 10, 2015 5:40:15 pm PDT #5143 of 30003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I need to start working out again too. Rebecca, I salute you!

My daughter is humming "Ode to Joy." This makes me very happy.


billytea - Sep 10, 2015 5:44:20 pm PDT #5144 of 30003
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.

My daughter is humming "Ode to Joy." This makes me very happy.

If it's the version by Beaker, it will make Ryan very happy too.


-t - Sep 10, 2015 6:02:25 pm PDT #5145 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

It sure opens up my schedule.

That is the big temptation. Always.

That makes me happy, too, Burrell!