I kissed him, and I told him that I loved him. And I killed him.

Buffy ,'Same Time, Same Place'


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.


askye - May 05, 2020 8:09:05 am PDT #20838 of 30019
Thrive to spite them

Talked to Mom =she is still partially moved but her landlady said she could take her time moving the rest of the stuff (the landlady owns both her new and old place). Mom also said we should have gotten together outside some place and 6 feet apart while I wasn't at work and I'm so torn because I want to see mom but I've also been worried about dragging germs around. I probably should have done that. I told her if she wants to drive down here she can sit in her car and I'll stand on the porch and we can talk using the phoen or just yelling. But if I see mom I'll want to hug her.

And she is worried about her cat adjusting to be an inside cat but someone who was helping her moved fell in love with the kitty and offered to take him if he can't adjust.

People were nicer at work, but we were very very lightly staffed and we did find one dressing room where someone moved the barrier and tried something on. I also heard a lot of "but I'm not going to try it on in the dressing room" I do not care do not pull your pants over your shorts. Although at least you didn't take off your shorts first so I guess that's a win.

Macy's had their mall entrance open, which I didn't think they could do. I'm waiting for complaints about how Macy's policies aren't as strict as ours.

And one person was bitching about all the measures and over reaction and I finally said "at least you don't have to worry about catching a cold or anything else right now"


Calli - May 05, 2020 8:30:30 am PDT #20839 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

And then there's this jerk: [link]

Askye, I hope your customers are as reasonable as possible. I'm glad your mom's move is going OK.

Laura, congrats to your kids on their new place!


Consuela - May 05, 2020 8:37:13 am PDT #20840 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

My god, what is wrong with people? I just read the GQ story about the coronavirus outbreak on the Diamond Princess: it's a horror show. And it's apparent that 45 delegated his decision-making to his SIL, who similarly delegated it to his banker friends and Fox News anchors.

Can we please send all of these people to jail for depraved indifference to human life? Maybe then we'll get some criminal justice reform...


Gudanov - May 05, 2020 8:52:33 am PDT #20841 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping

Has mask wearing become a culture war issue? That's just... weird.


Jessica - May 05, 2020 8:55:00 am PDT #20842 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I guess a KKK hood is an effective social distancing tool, if not a particularly effective mask.


-t - May 05, 2020 8:56:42 am PDT #20843 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I don't know, makes me want to punch him and that would be exposure, right?


-t - May 05, 2020 8:58:00 am PDT #20844 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Has anyone revisited "when to punch Nazis" in light of social distancing guidelines?


Laura - May 05, 2020 9:00:07 am PDT #20845 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Can we please send all of these people to jail for depraved indifference to human life?

Seriously, I know when this is past us there will be a push to just let it go and go forward, but I have so much bitterness and need for vengeance at this point.

That nice that your mom has a plan b for the kitty, askye. I can't even imagine with the retail! It will be some time before I do anything but curb pickup, except for the rare grocery stop.

Our community does a lot of socializing, but we pretty much live outdoors and people seem fine with distancing. I'm seeing the kids and DH's family, but not my siblings. My sister and brother here are both too frail to take any risks so we are hoping for visits by Christmas maybe.


Steph L. - May 05, 2020 9:04:45 am PDT #20846 of 30019
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Has anyone revisited "when to punch Nazis" in light of social distancing guidelines?

Same as before coronavirus; just make sure to wash your punching hand for 20 seconds afterward.


Laura - May 05, 2020 9:05:38 am PDT #20847 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Might change the washing time to 40 seconds, but other than that go for it.