It’s another long-standing Buffista conversation but there are definitely people who I still think of primary by board name, even in person, some where my brain essentially pops in both names simultaneously and still others where real names have overtaken and I sometimes have to grasp for the board name. Not a ton of rhyme or reason to it, with a few exceptions where someone had a clear expressed preference.
We have to see the chimp playing hockey! That's hilarious! The ice is so slippery, and, and monkeys are all irrational. We have to see this!
Anya ,'Bring On The Night'
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.
brenda m - Nov 13, 2020 2:45:30 pm PST #29469 of 30019
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
shrift - Nov 13, 2020 2:45:59 pm PST #29470 of 30019
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
FWIW, I know Megan Walker has been active in (at least) the Gaming thread today.
I believe Betsy H-P is on Tumblr if someone wants to reach out. (I'm On-Call today so I don't have bandwidth.)
javachik - Nov 13, 2020 2:59:53 pm PST #29471 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
FWIW, I know Megan Walker has been active in (at least) the Gaming thread today.
Yep, I checked that thread a few minutes ago and saw that, so edited my post. Which is when I discovered that our edited posts don't say so. Was that intentional with the redux board?
Sheryl - Nov 13, 2020 3:44:04 pm PST #29472 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
It was an annoying and busy day at work, and I have to go in tomorrow.(This protocol has the patient starting on D-3 with timepoints for samples, then D-2 has a 24 hr timepoint, and D-1 has a 48 hr timepoint. Problem is, they keep starting the patients on Friday, resulting in people having to go in on Saturday and Sunday to process the samples.)
Java cat - Nov 13, 2020 4:01:35 pm PST #29473 of 30019
Not javachik
Hi, I'm around, haven't known what to say, beyond lots of hearts on the Caring Bridge page. I waited for javachix to post here, then let Raq know, and that there's a new https board. Has anyone pinged Deborah G directly? I think Consuela is still in touch with Betsy? I'm so sorry Cashmere, how awful. Wishing the best for your sister, David. So sorry about your kitty, Matt.
Amy - Nov 13, 2020 4:22:29 pm PST #29474 of 30019
Because books.
Betsy is active on Twitter. I have to look up her handle, though. It's @mme_hardy.
Does anyone else say "smonster" (all run together) instead of s-monster? I've done that forever.
JZ - Nov 13, 2020 4:22:57 pm PST #29475 of 30019
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
I just pinged Deb--we talk pretty regularly, but haven't since a little before this terrible news.
eta: Amy, I always say smonster.
Amy - Nov 13, 2020 4:25:42 pm PST #29476 of 30019
Because books.
Oh, yay! It's one of my favorite board names to say.
sj - Nov 13, 2020 4:27:49 pm PST #29477 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I definitely say smonster.
Topic!Cindy - Nov 13, 2020 4:32:28 pm PST #29478 of 30019
What is even happening?
I sent Betsy a message a few minutes ago.
Has anyone pinged Deborah G directly?
Java cat, I don't know if anyone has told Deb. I've been moving names on the list as people get in touch. It's here: [link] . EDIT: Oh, and now I see JZ has.
I'll probably post a new version in a new post, tonight or tomorrow.
FWIW, I know Megan Walker has been active in (at least) the Gaming thread today.
shrift, I don't know what to do about Buffistas who have used other threads, but not Natter, over the past three days. I don't want to assume they always check Beep Me, but I'd feel strange popping into all the threads and telling everyone.
I understand why not everyone has said something in Natter, and why it has taken others time. I was here soon after javachik made the Beep Me post. I saw the reaction posts in Natter, which is what made me check Beep Me. I think it took me another day to post anything here.
It's all awful and so I didn't know what to say, because everyone already knows it's awful. I'm gonna stop here, before I turn this into a fruit punch* speech.
*I'm grateful I don't have to explain that reference.