I think the last time I saw Wimbledon Bjorn Borg was playing. I know a lot about late tennis befor 1982, because that was when my uncle got his own apartment. Also my mom says that her dad and my uncle did not want to stop watching the Billie Jean King/Bobby Riggs match to take her to the hospital to have me! Although I was born at 5:00 in the morning the next day, so they probably didn't have to…
Time for some thrilling heroics.
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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.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 14, 2019 2:57:42 pm PDT #9508 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Theodosia - Jul 14, 2019 3:34:17 pm PDT #9509 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"
I went for dim sum last night, and it was a much more authentic place than many I've been to -- it had stuff chicken feet, yes, but also pork tripe and pork trotter and jellyfish, and I forget what else!
DavidS - Jul 14, 2019 5:37:09 pm PDT #9510 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I just got home from my band retreat, and I am exhausted!! It was great, though.
Are you vying with Jon B. for nerdiest summer activity? Trying to dethrone his Theremin camp?
DavidS - Jul 14, 2019 5:37:33 pm PDT #9511 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
but also pork tripe and pork trotter and jellyfish, and I forget what else!
Did you try the trotter?
Jesse - Jul 15, 2019 2:51:12 am PDT #9512 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Are you vying with Jon B. for nerdiest summer activity? Trying to dethrone his Theremin camp?
Not at all, but that's only because I come in peace and have no need to compete.
Laura - Jul 15, 2019 3:05:30 am PDT #9513 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
It was 49F when I got up this morning!! Ah, Otter Lake, you brisk. It does intend to get to 79 later so I won't be wrapped up in sweats and sweater all day. Free AC!
I am going to make an effort to be more productive today because the last couple days were all slacker all the time. Oh, except menu planning. I gathered 5 weeks worth of recipes for my diet calendar. I'll probably drive to the city later and shop for the next week.
Jesse - Jul 15, 2019 3:50:38 am PDT #9514 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh ho! Last week, I sent an email following up on a meeting with a few people, and one of them bounced back. I wondered what was going on, but figured it was just a glitch. But no! Now I see that person's office is being packed up, so I wonder what happened. There was no indication at the meeting that he wouldn't be around for follow-up....
Laura - Jul 15, 2019 4:25:35 am PDT #9515 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
So I Primed already. I've always wanted a robotic vacuum because floors are my least favorite chore ever. So I ordered it! Otter Lake will be a challenge since we drag pine needles inside multiple times a day. Downside is taking delivery in NY because the sales tax is more than FL. So $185 poorer, but looking forward to seeing how this thing works.
Topic!Cindy - Jul 15, 2019 5:01:12 am PDT #9516 of 30019
What is even happening?
Are you vying with Jon B. for nerdiest summer activity? Trying to dethrone his Theremin camp?
Not at all, but that's only because I come in peace and have no need to compete.
Really, whenever any of us does a nerdy thing, isn't it -- at best -- an homage to Theremin camp?
DavidS - Jul 15, 2019 5:20:59 am PDT #9517 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Really, whenever any of us does a nerdy thing, isn't it -- at best -- an homage to Theremin camp?
Fair point!
Actually Jesse's trombone retreat looked rather idyllic.