I totally give local directions by the river. (Convenient because even if you can't see it, "towards the river" is almost always downhill.)
Mal: Cut it out. Job's not done until we're back on Serenity. Zoe: Sorry, sir. Didn't mean to enjoy the moment.
'Ariel'
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.
Jessica - Aug 15, 2018 11:09:42 am PDT #28393 of 30002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
-t - Aug 15, 2018 11:34:22 am PDT #28394 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
River, Lake, Up and Down are the only sensible directions for New Orleans. I mean, you go east to get to the Westbank.
Toddson - Aug 15, 2018 12:25:20 pm PDT #28395 of 30002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I posted this in the Nonfiction thread BUT, for fans of the Great British Baking Show, the final is this Friday and it starts early. It would be bad to miss the first half hour (but not as bad as missing the last half hour).
Sheryl - Aug 15, 2018 12:25:34 pm PDT #28396 of 30002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
We are in San Francisco. Despite underestimating the amount of time we needed to get through Dulles (we got to our gate as boarding was going on, and didn't get breakfast) and dealing with a toddler who didn't want to play with his toys or nap, we survived.
Connie Neil - Aug 15, 2018 12:48:40 pm PDT #28397 of 30002
brillig
The next week's temperatures are forecast to be below 90. The air is still a foul morass, but it's cooler.
-t - Aug 15, 2018 12:51:16 pm PDT #28398 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Enjoy, Sheryl! I was thinking about trying to get to WorldCon this year since it's relatively conveniently located, but I think I am too tired to even look into it.
Nora Deirdre - Aug 15, 2018 2:00:11 pm PDT #28399 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I grew up in New Orleans. I don't think we believe in straight lines.
Cardinal directions mean nothing to me anymore, since moving to New Orleans.
sarameg - Aug 15, 2018 2:07:44 pm PDT #28400 of 30002
Bennet, I grew up in Cruces. E= the Organs. I also have no inate sense of cardinal direction. I do have Baltimore figured out, but it is based still on geography.
Dana - Aug 15, 2018 2:12:01 pm PDT #28401 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Cardinal directions mean nothing to me anymore, since moving to New Orleans.
Oh, god no. I didn't learn to navigate by direction until...after college, I think.
bennett - Aug 15, 2018 2:32:06 pm PDT #28402 of 30002
Sarameg, I don't know about you, but even after all these years away from El Paso, I'm still much more comfortable navigating by mountains or other geographical landmarks. Even in new places, I want something I can see in the distance to work with.