You know, it's funny. We went to war never looking to come back, but it's the real world I couldn't survive.

Tracy ,'The Message'


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.


Steph L. - Nov 03, 2020 8:16:09 am PST #28556 of 30019
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

I am super antsy and unable to focus. More than usual, even!

I'm going to try to work. Can't guarantee the outcome, though.


Jessica - Nov 03, 2020 8:19:07 am PST #28557 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I'm going to try to work. Can't guarantee the outcome, though.

I have a lot of really boring documentation to slog through updating. It's just enough to make me stay (mostly) off of social media while not requiring any actual mental effort.

When I run out of that, I may just log off and play Ring Fit Adventure so I'm tired enough to sleep tonight.


JenP - Nov 03, 2020 8:25:27 am PST #28558 of 30019

I am heading home, making lunch, then diving in to home office cleaning/set-up while listening to mindless podcasts. I'm not sure what DP's plan is for after work, so we may be solo playing tonight except for dinner and sleepy-time. But as I just said (texted) to some friends, I can't figure out whether not engaging at all or checking in from time to time will be better. Argh.


Topic!Cindy - Nov 03, 2020 8:31:53 am PST #28559 of 30019
What is even happening?

I did not, however, achieve a vote. I moved and had to re-register since I'd gone from one ward to another. The registration did not, um, register. I kind of expected it, since when I first moved to DC it took something like six years of registering (and re-registering and re-re-registering) to finally be able to vote. It's frustrating but, since DC is solidly blue - and there's no Congressional representation in question - I guess it's not going to have much impact. But it's annoying to have even less of a franchise than usual. Can't even vote on whether to de-criminalize using magic mushrooms.

Toddson, I don't know if you will have the opportunity today, but if you do, DC offers same day registration at the polling place, on Election Day.

You can get the form here (expand "How do I register to vote in the District of Columbia?"): [link]

DC accepts the following proof of residence:

Current and valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID
Government check or paycheck*
Bank statement*
Current utility bill*
Student housing statement/tuition bill
Homeless shelter occupancy statement
Current lease
Other government-issued document showing your name and address

*The issue, bill, or statement date must be within 90 days of Election Day

According to the same FAQ:

2) In-person
DC offers Same-Day Registration at Early Voting Centers and at the polls on Election Day. Bring an acceptable proof of address (listed above) when you go to vote...

And if you don't have the time or spoons, I get it. No judgment. You just seemed disappointed.


Theodosia - Nov 03, 2020 8:48:55 am PST #28560 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"

Over on Twitter, Alton Brown is having a very amusing junk food nervous breakdown.


Gudanov - Nov 03, 2020 8:59:39 am PST #28561 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping

I have voted. Lines were long for our location, but not very long in absolute terms.


Calli - Nov 03, 2020 9:02:06 am PST #28562 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

The new board looks great! Thanks, Gud and Gris for all your work on it.

I already voted, but my university has explicitly said they're cool with people taking as much time as they need to vote today. My department asked for no one to schedule any meetings today to reduce potential conflicts and because they figure people's concentration will be iffy at best.


meara - Nov 03, 2020 9:07:27 am PST #28563 of 30019

Yay new board!!

I got up v early because dog. And got a bagel and latte and went to the dog park and now am back at hotel. Need to shower and then hit friend’s house where we are podding. Probably will try to watch movies and cook and avoid stuff until later today?


msbelle - Nov 03, 2020 9:07:45 am PST #28564 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I am clicking things and trying to break them (that's what we are supposed to do on a new board, right?). Only things I have noticed:

I can click Edit on anyone's post and seemingly edit it - was that always the case?

I do not want to try that on Delete, but that may also be true.

I can bookmark, but Unmark throws me an error "We're sorry, but something went wrong. If you are the application owner check the logs for more information."

And if I click Block - it does not give the option like the old board to just open and read that single post.

That is my QCing for the moment.


Steph L. - Nov 03, 2020 9:11:26 am PST #28565 of 30019
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

I can click Edit on anyone's post and seemingly edit it - was that always the case?

Are you a moderator, msbelle? Because I don't have that option on other people's posts.