Also, you can tell it's not gonna have a happy ending when the main guy's all bumpy.

Tara ,'First Date'


Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served  

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.


Jesse - Oct 12, 2017 3:33:15 am PDT #17647 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Agreed! If you also benefit from telling us what's up, that is excellent.


JZ - Oct 12, 2017 3:58:14 am PDT #17648 of 30002
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

Just woke up. Our neighborhood is much smokier than yesterday; even with the windows closed the smell is strong and the air feels gritty. Please, please keep checking in, -t.


Consuela - Oct 12, 2017 4:46:05 am PDT #17649 of 30002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I saw a few stars while out walking the dog, but it's pretty smokey out there.


Fred Pete - Oct 12, 2017 5:01:34 am PDT #17650 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.

In cat news, now our Coco has cancer. During his last checkup, one of his liver enzymes was up somewhat. Several tests later, it looks like his liver isn't particularly bad for a cat his age (12 next month), but there are nodules in his lungs that appear to be cancerous and also enlarged lymph nodes.

This one is hitting me hard. It isn't just that we've already lost one sister and two cats in the last 18 months. They say that sometimes you don't choose the cat -- the cat chooses you. That's what happened with Coco. We were at an adoption event when we saw a black cat in one of the cages. They opened the door, and Coco jumped in my arms. And he's been by my side ever since (except when he's caring for any kittens that happen to come in the house, or supervising workers that come in).


JZ - Oct 12, 2017 5:11:31 am PDT #17651 of 30002
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

I'm so sorry, Fred. Coco sounds like an utter love, a true companion.


-t - Oct 12, 2017 6:36:53 am PDT #17652 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I'm so sorry, Fred. You make such a good home for your cats, it is no surprise that one recognized you as his person.

Thanks, everyone. There's actually blue sky this morning, oddly, but we are under a Red Flag Watning and google tells me the Atlas Fire (the one I am worried about) flared up overnight, so I'm going ahead with packing up. Supervisor is ok with it. I told her I plan to get to the office today, right now I am not confident about that, but could still happen.


Connie Neil - Oct 12, 2017 6:43:23 am PDT #17653 of 30002
brillig

It's hazy in Utah today, I guess the smoke's reaching us.


P.M. Marc - Oct 12, 2017 7:52:43 am PDT #17654 of 30002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

Stay safe, -t.


Nora Deirdre - Oct 12, 2017 8:04:09 am PDT #17655 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Ugh, -t, I can't believe this is happening to you again. I'm so sorry. (were you on the board in 2005?)


Calli - Oct 12, 2017 8:14:25 am PDT #17656 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm sorry about Coco, Fred. He sounds like a love.

Much non-fire~ma, -t. I hope you'll stay safe and not lose too much.