sj, somebody else can handle it. If you have to serve food, could tcg pick up a bunch of sandwich fixings and appropriate sides (cole slaw, potato salad) for a make-your-own-sandwiches buffet? I had an aunt and uncle that used that as their go-to for feeding groups, and I for one always enjoyed it. (Note: My uncle was a butcher, so he knew where to get good cold meats.)
Gabriel: Are you trying to destroy this family? Simon: I didn't realize it would be so easy.
'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.
Fred Pete - Jun 18, 2019 9:43:01 am PDT #8854 of 30019
Ann, that's a ferret.
Dana - Jun 18, 2019 9:44:12 am PDT #8855 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, pneumonia is famously exhausting.
I tried to file our delayed baggage claim with the airline, and the website ate it.
Edit: Oh, thank god, it did go through. There was just no confirmation until they sent the email twenty minutes later.
-t - Jun 18, 2019 10:09:58 am PDT #8856 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I think everything is in retrograde in your horoscope, Dana.
-t - Jun 18, 2019 10:42:45 am PDT #8857 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
My lunch is in retrograde. I decided this morning that I wanted falafel for lunch and tried to get some delivered but the restaurant canceled my order. So then I was starving and unable to decide what to eat for a while. Finally picked a replacement, ordered it, around the time it's supposed to be delivered I get a text from the delivery person asking if the restaurant is next to the smoke shop (I don't think it is, but I don't actually know) but a few minutes later he texts again to say he found it. Hooray! But the restaurant apparently told him it would be 10 more minutes before my food is ready.
It's just about been that 10 minutes so I'm really hoping my food will be on it's way soon...
-t - Jun 18, 2019 11:03:31 am PDT #8858 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yes! I have food! Rejoice!
Jesse - Jun 18, 2019 11:21:49 am PDT #8859 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Yay food!
I am reminded again to be glad I work for an enormous behemoth -- I have a staff issue to deal with, and had talked to my boss about it, but wanted a second opinion, so I just had a 15-minute meeting with our HR person, who was really helpful! I think people don't like her, but I think she's great.
Sheryl - Jun 18, 2019 12:04:35 pm PDT #8860 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Speaking of children, Gary and Mr. S are getting back from Florida today. Mr. S is a challenging child frequently, and we try our best with him. I still need to work on not letting every little thing bug me.
aurelia - Jun 18, 2019 4:04:49 pm PDT #8861 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Things I don't have this morning: Fever.
Things I do have this morning: An appetite.
So far, so good.
If you've also got power, water, and your luggage you are doing quite well!
ltc is so stubborn.
Apparently I said "I want to do it myself!" enough when I was that age that my mother still quotes it back to me. The upside? That independent streak is a bonus later on.
Is there someplace you can order from so you don't wear yourself out preparing food?
Steph L. - Jun 18, 2019 4:07:03 pm PDT #8862 of 30019
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Yay! We have a new great-niece! There were 6 great-nephews and only 1 great-niece, but now there's one more. Beckmeyers are going to take over the world.
sj - Jun 18, 2019 4:15:41 pm PDT #8863 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Apparently I said "I want to do it myself!" enough when I was that age that my mother still quotes it back to me. The upside? That independent streak is a bonus later on.
I remind myself daily that this will serve her well later. She's also the kind of kid at 3 years old who just matter of factly tells a school friend that I have crutches because they help me walk when the friend asked. Matter of factly, no big deal.