This is so nice. Having everyone together for my birthday. Of course, you could smash in all my toes with a hammer and it will still be the bestest Buffy Birthday Bash in a big long while.

Buffy ,'Potential'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

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.


DavidS - May 04, 2020 7:41:03 am PDT #20767 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

The receptionist is screening people with a thermometer....and wearing her mask below her nose. Jesus.

Maybe if she just wore it on a lanyard around her neck, or perched on top of her head.


Cass - May 04, 2020 7:48:38 am PDT #20768 of 30019
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

Oh, how they are going to miss me.

My schadenfreude is working overtime with me "working from home" when I can't do much from here. I think the thirty minutes was it for the day. But I resolved 5 issues and finished what I can do.


esse - May 04, 2020 8:01:18 am PDT #20769 of 30019
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

The receptionist is screening people with a thermometer....and wearing her mask below her nose.

That is terrifically irresponsible, especially for someone working in medical right now.


meara - May 04, 2020 8:06:25 am PDT #20770 of 30019

Yeah, I said something to the nurse who came to take me back. Just....oy.


msbelle - May 04, 2020 8:22:56 am PDT #20771 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I too am unmotivated for work work today. I've done one report, answered a phone call, responded to an email, registered for a webinar tomorrow, helped other register for same, and just now sent my big boss something she wanted.

Maybe I'll do a household chore, get lunch and try another go.


Dana - May 04, 2020 8:27:51 am PDT #20772 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I have two prescriptions for a steroid cream and a stronger antihistamine. Now I just need to fill them.


esse - May 04, 2020 8:33:10 am PDT #20773 of 30019
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

I hope they work, Dana.


Toddson - May 04, 2020 8:56:12 am PDT #20774 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I've had good results with using Benadryl ointment - I get a fair number of mosquito bites when it's warm and I've found if I slap the ointment on fairly soon after I'm bitten, the itching is minimal.


Maria - May 04, 2020 8:58:45 am PDT #20775 of 30019
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

oh - good reminder I need to buy an office chair.

I am getting rid of mine for another. I currently have this one from IKEA: [link] It's perfectly fine and really comfortable. The only reason I'm changing it is because of aesthetics. My current obsession is making my workspace more unified and less cluttered.

It's yours if you want it. I need to order the new one, so I can't tell you exactly when it will be available, but if you can hold out....


Maria - May 04, 2020 9:01:08 am PDT #20776 of 30019
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

Cinnamon Toast Crunch:

Oy, meara. That's just a whole bunch of wrong. She especially should know better.

Dana, I hope the hives disappear quickly.

Cass, you can only do what you can do. Eff 'em if it's not enough.

Toddson, your new place sounds lovely. Will you still be in the same neighborhood?