Wash: You want a slinky dress? I can buy you a slinky dress. Captain, can I have money for a slinky dress? Jayne: I'll chip in. Zoe: I can hurt you.

'Shindig'


Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?

Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Vortex - Nov 02, 2020 12:07:49 pm PST #7201 of 8208
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I had thought that my hair had gone completely white but, since I stopped coloring it, it's a mixture of white, grey and the original dark brown. I'm thinking of putting in some streaks of blue, pink or something. The only problem is that they'd take FOREVER to grow out. sigh … decisions, decisions

I know that a lot of people like Overtone, since it fades once you stop using it. However, it smells VERY strongly of spearmint. I wanted to use it, but I couldn’t stand the smell.

I just honestly can't be bothered when I'm not going to see anyone in person who's not my immediate family or some rando at the grocery store.

Same. The reason why my hair hasn’t been cut or relaxed since January. It also tells me that my hair is just not going to grow past about shoulder length.


Vortex - Nov 02, 2020 12:33:22 pm PST #7202 of 8208
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Laura, I feel your pain. One of my besties is having a wedding in a few weeks and I'm in the bridal party. Groom's family has had two (non-covid) family deaths in the past three months, so I think that they are desperate for a happy event. Problem is that they "don't think COVID is a big deal." They want to do a rehearsal dinner and a brunch the day after the wedding (the day of, we are going to a park outside for cupcakes and champagne. In November). Bride is high risk, but is not pushing back.

I told her last night that I'm going to the church and the park, but any event inside is a no go for me. Any outside event that is not social distanced is also a no go, which includes any kind of event where people are close together with those outside of their bubble/family.

Luckily, they are not great at organizing and they waited until the last minute, so it is unlikely that they will get their shit together to execute either/both events.


Kate P. - Nov 02, 2020 3:37:49 pm PST #7203 of 8208
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

I have read enough stories about weddings/birthday parties/etc. being superspreader events to make me give a serious side-eye to anyone planning one of those right now. I know it sucks not to be able to celebrate with people you love! It really does! But you know what would suck so much more? Someone you love DYING (or even just suffering from a lingering and poorly understood disease!) because you decided to go ahead and throw a party anyway.

Ugh, I get so mad about this.


Dana - Nov 02, 2020 3:45:29 pm PST #7204 of 8208
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I don't understand people.


Vortex - Nov 02, 2020 3:56:36 pm PST #7205 of 8208
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

the stupid thing is that they have already postponed the reception to next year. Theyve been together for 14 years, living together for at least 6 of those years. There is no need to have this ceremony. This is a combination of COVID denial and the need to have some happiness from the groom's mom.


Laura - Nov 02, 2020 5:02:44 pm PST #7206 of 8208
Our wings are not tired.

I might consider going but being the official videographer and keeping at a nice distance recording the event for those who can't attend. It will be outside. I don't know. Being pissed at them isn't helping. I keep telling DH we don't have to decide for at least a week and just put it aside, but he doesn't know how to do that.

Ugh, Vortex. I'm sorry they are putting you in that position.


Cass - Nov 02, 2020 7:25:43 pm PST #7207 of 8208
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

With a bunch of non-mask-wearing people. DIL's parents post pictures every single week going out to live music events at bars with bunches of non-mask wearing partiers. If I say I don't want to go because I'd rather not get sick and die they will still think it is because of the spat, which is also true.

Who cares if *both* are true. This is how COVID is spiking even higher again.

My family is the freaking cover story about how to pretend there's not a problem. I'm shocked no one has ended up on a ventilator or died.

Well my great-aunt just died and I didn't ask why because she was 99 and a hugely bitter person for far longer than I knew her so while I don't think elderly people have less to live for, I kinda hope Teta finally found some peace wherever she is. Or quiet.

So no way am I going to Thanksgiving. Christmas is going to be a harder sell but I'll burn that bridge in December.


Topic!Cindy - Nov 02, 2020 7:25:55 pm PST #7208 of 8208
What is even happening?

Laura, I'm sorry. That's a real spot to be in. Do you have conditions that put you at high risk? (I'm thinking blood pressure, but my memory is Swiss cheese these days.) Have you talked to your doctor about whether you should attend?

I have read enough stories about weddings/birthday parties/etc. being superspreader events to make me give a serious side-eye to anyone planning one of those right now. I know it sucks not to be able to celebrate with people you love! It really does! But you know what would suck so much more? Someone you love DYING (or even just suffering from a lingering and poorly understood disease!) because you decided to go ahead and throw a party anyway.

Ugh, I get so mad about this.

Yes. This. All of it, Kate.

I told her last night that I'm going to the church and the park, but any event inside is a no go for me. Any outside event that is not social distanced is also a no go, which includes any kind of event where people are close together with those outside of their bubble/family.

Vortex, I don't blame you.

My late cousin's son has postponed his wedding twice, now. They were originally supposed to be married in April. I knew when they put it off until November that I wouldn't be going and they'd probably have to put it off again. They've set a new date in the spring. If my cousin were still alive, I'd suggest they just get married now with pre-tested parents and best friends present and throw reception when it's all over, but I'm not close enough to his widow to say anything to her. Besides, my cousin would have told the kids that, himself.


DCJensen - Nov 03, 2020 9:13:32 am PST #7209 of 8208
All is well that ends in pizza.

(Pokes head in, looks about) Cool.


Topic!Cindy - Nov 03, 2020 11:58:00 am PST #7210 of 8208
What is even happening?

Hi Daniel!