Oh dear, Matt. I hope your dad doesn't have too bad a day today. Ouch, and ~ma for quick healing.
Ten percent of nothing is -- let me do the math here -- nothing into nothing, carry the --
Jayne ,'Serenity'
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.
Laura - Nov 21, 2017 6:09:27 am PST #19088 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Dana - Nov 21, 2017 6:34:16 am PST #19089 of 30002
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Yikes, Matt. Glad he escaped serious injury.
We are packed and ready for the Lyft to pick us up in 45 minutes. First time trying Lyft to the airport, so fingers crossed that nothing disastrous happens.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 21, 2017 6:52:49 am PST #19090 of 30002
"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
He was really lucky. He said the thought it was the worst fall he's had in this house, including the one that broke several ribs. (Apparently wastebaskets are much better at cushioning falls than end tables.)
EpicTangent - Nov 21, 2017 6:56:37 am PST #19091 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Much ~ma for your Dad, Matt. I know how scary that can be. Hope he feels much better soon.
Laura - Nov 21, 2017 7:19:44 am PST #19092 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Yeah, knowing how to fall does not mean you aren't sore afterwards.
Tom Scola - Nov 21, 2017 7:31:57 am PST #19093 of 30002
hwæt
For Teppy and others: Think gluten makes you bloated? A carb in wheat called fructan may be the real problem.
FODMAPs like fructan reach the large intestine undigested, where it's fermented by bacteria in the gut. That process produces gas, and can lead to discomfort for some people — particularly in those with the chronic gut disorder Irritable Bowel Syndrome or just IBS-like symptoms after eating, such as gas, diarrhea, and bloating.
Scrappy - Nov 21, 2017 7:41:43 am PST #19094 of 30002
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
That's very interesting, Tom. Bookmarked.
Steph L. - Nov 21, 2017 7:48:14 am PST #19095 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I've read about FODMAPs but haven't tinkered with my diet to see if they're problematic. I probably should.
-t - Nov 21, 2017 11:41:22 am PST #19096 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Apparently wastebaskets are much better at cushioning falls than end tables.
That makes sense, though I'd really prefer not to have your dad's experience as a data point. Recovery~ma and no-more-falling~ma!
Three more hours at the front desk. Whee. At least we got the word that tomorrow's a short day, so I have that to look forward to.
Connie Neil - Nov 21, 2017 12:00:40 pm PST #19097 of 30002
brillig
My co-workers have disappointed me: they're having an excited conversation of anti-perspirants vs. deodorants. Of course, they've lost a lot of their will to live, a security update removed their access to their favorite video and music sites.