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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.


-t - Apr 13, 2018 12:40:26 pm PDT #24384 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Teen Tickybox! Hooray!

Seconding local winery - in my experience they'll be happy to help you figure out how much you need and have you taste to decide exactly what you want.

[link] may be helpful.

That said, if you get down to the wire and just need a couple of cases of bubbly last minute, Costco will do just fine.

I'm watching season 3 of the Librarians (I don't know how I got so far behind) and am so tickled seeing Christian Kane say "I don't like vampires"


-t - Apr 13, 2018 12:42:26 pm PDT #24385 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Spritzer bar is an excellent idea! As is tiny liquor store. Be sure and get something you like in case you end up with a lot leftover.


Calli - Apr 13, 2018 3:45:30 pm PDT #24386 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Health~ma for your grandmother, askye.

I'm glad the fundraiser did well, amyth!

A spritzer bar sounds fun. And for hot weather, I think the extra hydration's a good idea.

HBD, Tickybox!

Teen Tickybox!

Tickyteen? Happy birthday, regardless.


lisah - Apr 13, 2018 5:29:13 pm PDT #24387 of 30002
Punishingly Intricate

Omg I would love a spritzer bar at a summer wedding!!!


aurelia - Apr 13, 2018 7:42:25 pm PDT #24388 of 30002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I just randomly scored a ticket to see Cecile Richards talk tomorrow. Within walking distance from home, even. What are the chances that luck will carry over to the Hamilton lottery for the Sunday matinee?


Vortex - Apr 13, 2018 7:50:29 pm PDT #24389 of 30002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

So hive mind, I am in charge of wine and champagne for the wedding in July. Should I do this with a local booze place, or mail order? Costco? Any suggestions welcome. I think there are going to be a lot more beer drinkers than wine and the kids are getting a keg, but champagne should happen for toasts. Her parents already arranged the food. I'm thinking the day will be here sooner than anticipated.

I like to buy local. If you are buying for a wedding, you are probably buying in bulk, and your local guys can get you a good deal. That said, don't sleep on Kirkland brand booze. Always acceptable quality, and often better than your average name brand.


DebetEsse - Apr 13, 2018 8:10:52 pm PDT #24390 of 30002
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Yeah, we're using the Kirkland bubbly for our post-ceremony toast


WindSparrow - Apr 14, 2018 2:57:03 am PDT #24391 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Beloveds, sending all the hair pats, hugs, ~ma I can. You are precious to my heart. I love your successes and the weird things you think about.

My anxiety has ramped up over the last few weeks, culminating in having an anxiety attack at work, aimed at employee and in front of people supported. So I emailed my primary care NP to discuss upping the Lexapro dose.


Jessica - Apr 14, 2018 3:48:19 am PDT #24392 of 30002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I *love* my tiny local liquor store, so heartily second/third/fourth that recommendation if you can swing it. You can probably even just call them and have a couple of cases ready to be picked up.


sarameg - Apr 14, 2018 4:34:21 am PDT #24393 of 30002

It's an aggressively spring morning, super happy people breaking out shorts and sundresses and happily greeting total strangers....and having morning sex in front of newly opened windows as neighbors sit on their porches & exchange sheepish glances.