Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


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.


EpicTangent - Jun 16, 2021 9:14:04 am PDT #7656 of 8253
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

So, I have a 10:15 flight on Friday morning. My dad is giving me a ride to the airport. When I asked him, I wasn't 100% sure of times, but I said I was pretty sure 8:30 would be good and I would confirm. A couple of days ago when I got a confirmation email from the airline, I forwarded it to Dad so he'd have times & flight numbers, etc., and confirmed that 8:30 is when I'd like to be picked up (figure an 8:30 pickup, 25-30 minutes to the airport, gets me there by 9:00, so an hour and change ahead of the [domestic] flight, so that should be fine). Last night I see that I've got an answer, from my dad's email but clearly written by his wife, that they'll be picking me up at 8:00 because my dad's concerned about traffic. So now I'm annoyed - I already did the airport math, I don't appreciate you deciding that you know better than me, but whatever, not worth the fight; I'll deal. But then the email is closed with, "Be sure you're ready on time." I'll be 50 freaking years old on Monday, could we maybe consider not talking to me like a recalcitrant teenager??!!!!!!111!! I mean, yes, I struggle with lateness, but I think you don't get to give me a hard time about lateness if you independently decide to be a half hour early (and what's really great is he'll probably show up earlier than that, so even if I'm on time I'll be late)!

But because he's doing me a favor, I can't answer the email the way I'd really like to, so you guys get to hear about it. Thus endeth the rant.

And on another note: I'm going to Baltimore on Friday!!!!!11!!!!1!


Laura - Jun 16, 2021 10:08:11 am PDT #7657 of 8253
Our wings are not tired.

Rant away! Also, yay Baltimore!


JenP - Jun 17, 2021 6:42:40 am PDT #7658 of 8253

Rant away, indeed! Can't wait to get together!!


Cass - Jun 18, 2021 2:45:13 pm PDT #7659 of 8253
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

Last night I see that I've got an answer, from my dad's email but clearly written by his wife, that they'll be picking me up at 8:00 because my dad's concerned about traffic. So now I'm annoyed - I already did the airport math, I don't appreciate you deciding that you know better than me, but whatever, not worth the fight; I'll deal. But then the email is closed with, "Be sure you're ready on time." I'll be 50 freaking years old on Monday, could we maybe consider not talking to me like a recalcitrant teenager??!!!!!!111!! I

I'm 50 as of yesterday. I will stinkeye them like crazy.

If they're going to treat you like a teen, get an allowance.


EpicTangent - Jun 24, 2021 5:09:42 pm PDT #7660 of 8253
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

If they're going to treat you like a teen, get an allowance.

Hilariously, when Dad came to the door to grab my bag, he pulled out his money clip and handed me some cash for the trip!


amyparker - Jul 12, 2021 9:12:52 pm PDT #7661 of 8253
You've got friends to have good times with. When you need to share the trauma of a badly-written book with someone, that's when you go to family.

Here is a thing that made me smile today.

How come, you ask? The Harris Fine Arts Center is at Brigham Young University, and in the Long Ago an 18-year-old Parker and a 22-year-old Connie joined other members of the campus science fiction club in dodging security and the custodial staff after hours. First time I was ever fought over for a team in anything: I actually had classes in the basement and could find my way out again.


Laura - Jul 13, 2021 5:17:50 am PDT #7662 of 8253
Our wings are not tired.

What a delightful memory, amyparker. It made me smile too.


EpicTangent - Jul 13, 2021 8:52:36 am PDT #7663 of 8253
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

That's a sweet memory, amyparker. And the write up of the building makes me want to come play too!


Trudy Booth - Jul 29, 2021 9:29:56 am PDT #7664 of 8253
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Did someone say something about CBD oil for hot flashes? I think they're starting.


erikaj - Oct 06, 2021 4:06:35 pm PDT #7665 of 8253
Always Anti-fascist!

My mom tried to do Pilates...the dog thought they were playing.