Jayne: 'Cause I don't know these folks. Don't much care to. Mal: They're whores. Jayne: I'm in.

'Heart Of Gold'


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.


Sophia Brooks - May 27, 2020 6:47:49 am PDT #21673 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

My little bodega is FULL of people not masking. I am a hand sanitizer crazy person after I visit. Also my downstairs neighbor had someone over on Monday, but I could just hear them, and they could be distancing.

I am so lucky to be able to work from home, because it is really the bus that seems like a terrible idea to me, even if masked. Our building is still semi-closed, and completely closed to students.

A lot of stores here who were doing free or low cost contactless delivery are not allowing it anymore, so for example I am having a challenge getting some nice dirt for my garden. Walking distance requires some sort of wagon, other things require Uber or Bus or getting a ride from a friend. I am considering asking Maria to pick up and drop off a curbside delivery from Home Depot, because one bag of soil will cost me $89 to have delivered!


chrismg - May 27, 2020 7:50:07 am PDT #21674 of 30019
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Going to the grocery and the pharmacy here in San Antonio, I see about 90-95% masked at both, with PA announcements about it.

Who's watching the NASA Livestream!?


Laura - May 27, 2020 7:56:15 am PDT #21675 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Who's watching the NASA Livestream!?

From a somewhat local perspective I can't imagine the weather cooperating. I hope it changes, and I'll go out side and watch for sure if it launches. The storms the last few days, and forecast for later today have been pretty brutal. Thanks for the reminder to open the livestream so I don't get busy with something else and miss it!


DXMachina - May 27, 2020 7:56:16 am PDT #21676 of 30019
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

Who's watching the NASA Livestream!?

I am now... (thanks for the reminder)


Trudy Booth - May 27, 2020 8:15:54 am PDT #21677 of 30019
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

most people pull it on when they pass within six feet of another person

This drives me CRAZY - didn't we spend all of First March learning not to touch our faces??

I suppose there are exceptions, but what I generally see are people grabbing it on the corners by their ears and sliding it down and up or hooking and unhooking one ear. They're not touching their faces.


bennett - May 27, 2020 8:46:47 am PDT #21678 of 30019

I just got back from a quick trip to the UPS store near me (Texas), in a little strip shopping center. And, of the people I saw in the store and other nearby mom-and-pop franchise shops, pretty much noone was wearing masks. There was only 1 other customer (of maybe 10 all told) with a mask on and none on any of the staff in the UPS store or what I could see of other stores.

This didn't surprise me, knowing Texas, but did reaffirm my decision to go out as little as possible. In fact, if I hadn't already committed to returning via UPS, I'd've turned around, walked out, and tried to find a better option. As it was, I tried to social distance as much as possible, came home, washed my hands, and will have to hope for the best.

Needless to say, there were signs outside the stores (presumably from corporate) about masks, social distancing, and whatnot. Just no one paying attention.


Dana - May 27, 2020 8:53:42 am PDT #21679 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I'm guessing maybe 75% of people in my part of Texas? Maybe a little higher at the grocery store, a little lower when we pick up food from a restaurant.


msbelle - May 27, 2020 9:22:39 am PDT #21680 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

there were signs outside the stores (presumably from corporate) about masks

I would be writing to corporate about that store.


DXMachina - May 27, 2020 9:48:57 am PDT #21681 of 30019
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

NASA Livestream - It's bad enough we had to listen to Elon Musk, but now Air Force One shows up?!?


Toddson - May 27, 2020 10:07:26 am PDT #21682 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Have people seen the video of a Costco employee refusing to let a man without a mask buy things? Seemingly he posted it and has received a good deal of support.