Thank you smonster! Yes, I have been wondering about how best to gift. Is it better to accumulate? I am good with individual or group.
River: 1001. 1002. Simon: River... River: Shh. I'm counting between the lightning and the thunder to see if the storm is coming or going. .1005
'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.
Laura - Nov 14, 2020 8:21:56 am PST #29505 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Dana - Nov 14, 2020 8:23:11 am PST #29506 of 30019
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Someone reassure me that I'm not being stupid. Husband and I are driving to visit my parents for Thanksgiving. We have been consistently careful, only going to the grocery, doctor's visits, pharmacy, and to pick up food. When possible, we've done drive-through or curbside pickup. We always wear masks. And I'm clamping down on that even more for the next week or so before we leave.
We'll get rapid-tested before we go and limit our interaction on the drive to getting gas and maybe getting curbside pickup. This is a reasonable amount of risk, right? i.e. almost none?
Laura - Nov 14, 2020 8:26:05 am PST #29507 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
That is 100% reasonable, Dana.
Jesse - Nov 14, 2020 8:37:36 am PST #29508 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Totally reasonable, Dana.
I think willy-nilly giving is fine, myself.
sj - Nov 14, 2020 8:43:49 am PST #29509 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Sorry, Cindy. I should not read and post before I’m fully awake.
javachik - Nov 14, 2020 8:51:20 am PST #29510 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Agree with Willy Nilly. Also, Amy has been liking photos in the Buffista Fb group, so it wouldn’t be a surprise anyway. And I don’t think it needs to be a surprise anyway. Interesting note on the cash aspect, thanks for sharing that Smonster (which is absolutely pronounced the way it’s spelled!).
One of my best friends of the last two decades told me last night she has breast cancer. She’s hoping it’s caught early (it was found on her annual mammogram), such a good reminder for all of us to be tested. (I don’t need hugs or hairpats and it’s not 2020’s fault that she has breast cancer. I’m mainly telling y’all here to encourage you to get mammograms!) I did feel rather successful in making her laugh during our three hour call last night. Her husband is one of the worst people, and she’s worried about not being there in the future for their kids because he’s “inept” (her words) and we laughed and laughed and damn the circle of life is really hard.
SailAweigh - Nov 14, 2020 9:12:36 am PST #29511 of 30019
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Cindy, I like the thought I have an "Ellenosity" that puts me above even the blue check mark.
The Cutting Edge is a surprisingly appealing rom-com
There's a Chinese TV series called "Skate Into Love" with a similar premise. I haven't checked it out yet (I watch a lot of C-drama and K-drama), but I heard it's very good.
lisah - Nov 14, 2020 9:24:37 am PST #29512 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate
Yes, please get your mammograms! Also, your colonoscopies!
lisah - Nov 14, 2020 9:34:43 am PST #29513 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate
Would an emailed gift card work? If so, can someone share amyth's email address?
smonster - Nov 14, 2020 9:35:41 am PST #29514 of 30019
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Well, the gift cards definitely aren’t a surprise because T and amyth specifically asked for it!
Ugh, I need a mammogram. And several other doctor visits. Some day.