Oh, Dana. That is sucky.
I just got word that my family didn't get any damage from the tornado and all are safe.
Book: Where's the doctor? Not back yet?
Zoe: (beat) We don't make him hurry for the little stuff. He'll be along.
Book: He could hurry... a little.
'Safe'
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.
aurelia - May 23, 2019 12:58:51 pm PDT #8072 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Dana - May 23, 2019 1:03:05 pm PDT #8073 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Okay, COBRA can last up to 18 months. That's longer than I thought.
Good news, aurelia.
-t - May 23, 2019 1:03:35 pm PDT #8074 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Glad to hear that, aurelia
Dana - May 23, 2019 1:07:16 pm PDT #8075 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Jesus, in-laws just floated the idea of him looking for a job somewhere else that is not here. I DON'T WANT TO MOVE AGAIN.
Theodosia - May 23, 2019 1:24:50 pm PDT #8076 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"
Is he that powerless over what his parents want him to do?
Dana - May 23, 2019 1:27:51 pm PDT #8077 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
No, no, that was just my knee-jerk reaction to anyone proposing that we move again.
Sheryl - May 23, 2019 1:36:26 pm PDT #8078 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
I'm sorry, Dana.
We're heading to Balticon tomorrow. Mr. S decided he needed to pack his suitcase himself. Are there any clothes in there? I doubt it...
Beverly - May 23, 2019 2:18:38 pm PDT #8079 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh Dana, that's...not optimal. I'm sorry.
I need hivemind advice. We bought furniture today--sale prices, yadda. It's not blue, it's shady tweedish grey with a soft hand, sturdy construction, high and firm enough to be comfy (I hate sinking butt-first into downy cushions and having to fight my way to my feet). All the good plusses, stain-resist, delivery, plus pickup and donation of our futon and loveseat, both of which have served valiantly, but well, it's time to part ways.
My question: I have my dad's club chair, built like a fricken tank, hard-rock maple frame, joined, no screws or bolts, hand-tied springs, weighs a ton and is indestructible. Somewhere in the 70s Dad decided grey-and-red awning stripe silk damask wasn't his thing (green moss fringe around the seams, green bullion fringe at the bottom, woo!) and had it recovered in cream faux-Naugahyde. Guys, I can't even make the "Do you know how many naugas had to die for that chair?" joke because--*faux*-Naugahyde. The chair will go on forever unless somebody hacks it apart with a battleaxe and lights it on fire. It's a great chair, straight lines, deep seat, perfect angle on the back. I've sat in it, and would still, but I need an ottoman and unless it's the perfect height it wrecks my knees. H hates the chair, the angle of the back's all wrong for him. However, even with the new stuff, we need a chair. So do I investigate how much gold pressed latinum it's going to cost me to have it reupholstered, or price a new chair?
Opinions, please?
DebetEsse - May 23, 2019 2:38:40 pm PDT #8080 of 30019
Woe to the fucking wicked.
I'm a fan of keeping old things, so I'd at least price out re-upholstery, and figure out what height ottoman you need
bennett - May 23, 2019 2:51:24 pm PDT #8081 of 30019
Maybe the people who re-upholster the chair could make you a custom ottoman to go with?