I'm thinking about buying something very expensive. Maybe an antelope.

Anya ,'Get It Done'


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.


meara - Sep 18, 2020 10:20:43 am PDT #26366 of 30019

In bad news--puppy suddenly was barking like mad at my work computer power cord, as I sat here in my chair. WtF, puppy? I reached back to be like "look, I'm touching it, it's fine, it's a cord, chill" and got shocked! Apparently puppy chewed on it enough to make it stripped and I'm thinking that's why he was suddenly all barky at it--it bit him! Now I have to hope IT can send me a new one ASAP! (I had not realized he was chewing on it--he's tried to chew on other cables and I've stopped him, but I guess this one he did quick enough I didn't catch him, sadly)


-t - Sep 18, 2020 10:30:51 am PDT #26367 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, puppy, no! Yikes!


chrismg - Sep 18, 2020 10:32:00 am PDT #26368 of 30019
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Yikes, meara! Is the cord still getting power to your computer? Also, sigh of relief that neither of you was badly electrocuted!


shrift - Sep 18, 2020 10:32:30 am PDT #26369 of 30019
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

I suppose a complete hazmat suit for the duration of transit would be impractical

Man, I would be down for that if I could get through airport security.


Toddson - Sep 18, 2020 10:37:09 am PDT #26370 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Quantas offered a flight to nowhere (flying over various Australian landmarks). It sold out in ten minutes.


Toddson - Sep 18, 2020 10:39:01 am PDT #26371 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Also - the Green Party is having a rally outside my office building. Their sound system seems to be turned up to 11 (periodically, I can feel the building vibrating). I have a headache ... may go home early.


Dana - Sep 18, 2020 10:56:08 am PDT #26372 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

including a brand new one that has me worried about my ability to participate in Yuletide.

oh noooooes.


chrismg - Sep 18, 2020 11:19:50 am PDT #26373 of 30019
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

I'd suggest you go outside with a "Stop Noise Pollution " sign, but they probably wouldn't appreciate it


Calli - Sep 18, 2020 11:25:10 am PDT #26374 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Speaking of autumnal goodies, let me spread the word about apple cider syrup. Get some non-alcoholic apple cider (aka, non-clarified apple juice). Fresh from a farm stand, if you've got 'em. Then dump it all in a big sauce pan or pot and boil it down until it's the consistency of maple syrup. That'll probably mean reducing it by 3/4s. Put it on pancakes, waffles, etc. It is so good! I made it toward the end of apple cider season last year, and I'm looking forward to making it again this fall.


-t - Sep 18, 2020 11:27:10 am PDT #26375 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oooh. That does sound good!