I really want to go to Cuba now. Jess, that sounds amazing!
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Steph L. - Jan 23, 2020 10:19:46 am PST #15757 of 30019
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Jesse - Jan 23, 2020 10:20:41 am PST #15758 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Now, *I*'m exhausted for literally no reason. No reason at all! I can't believe I have two more meetings and also work again tomorrow.
meara - Jan 23, 2020 10:23:07 am PST #15759 of 30019
That sounds so cool Jess!
Teppy, best of luck.
I am feeling very "msbelle dealing with shit and gtd" today: called to dispute my ticket (they'll send paperwork), ordered a new trash can because mine is missing (and also it was a piece of crap and the newer ones are way better), and had to deal with my new insurance website—registering and then talking to their chat box because the link to "find a provider" is broken. Wtf. Sounds like hopefully the CT scan is in network though. Now to ensure it got preapproved and schedule it—left a message at the doctors office about that. (...wait, you also want me to do WORK right now? Fine I'm plowing through a lot of that too)
Jessica - Jan 23, 2020 10:26:18 am PST #15760 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I *highly* recommend going to Cuba. There's very limited internet so disconnecting is more or less mandatory. It's beautiful and the people are incredibly welcoming and friendly. And if you go now it will be in the 80s instead of in the 100s. (I don't recommend going in the summer, between the heat and the mosquitos and the hurricanes.) And if you want someone to recommend places to eat and see, I know a guy. (He can also exchange money for you under the table so you don't need to pay the exchange fee.)
Laura - Jan 23, 2020 10:51:28 am PST #15761 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Take it easy on yourself, Teppy! I sometimes think it is harder to watch the person you love going through stuff than going through it yourself. Very stressful and exhausting.
I have to look into going to Cuba more seriously. My DIL is Cuban and although she barely speaks the language her mother is fluent and she would go with us. Also, rum. Tate has expressed interest several times so we really just need to make it happen. Yes, winter is the only time to go!
eta: It is $205 round trip Jet Blue for me to go there. Seriously, why have I not done so yet.
-t - Jan 23, 2020 12:10:12 pm PST #15762 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Go, Laura, go! Before some stupid travel ban happens
Sheryl - Jan 23, 2020 12:13:09 pm PST #15763 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Mr. S is continuing to be Chaos Boy. I went to work today, and just got home, and I'm already tired of his antics.
Theodosia - Jan 23, 2020 12:15:58 pm PST #15764 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Sheryl, it sounds truly relentless for you and Gary. And of course, Mr. S is pretty much in the Energizer Bunny age level when they go on forever til they fall asleep.
DavidS - Jan 23, 2020 12:27:53 pm PST #15765 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am feeling very "msbelle dealing with shit and gtd" today
Adulting like a Boss!
Jessica - Jan 23, 2020 12:33:18 pm PST #15766 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Before some stupid travel ban happens
It's already in place, mostly. The "people visiting people" reason for going was taken away in I think 2017 or 2018? Nowadays most individuals can get away with checking "support for the Cuban people" but I think "family" is also a viable option.
Also, American debit and credit cards don't work there so you need to travel with enough cash for your entire trip.