I don't even remember the origin story, but I will carry PASTEDE ON YAY with me to the day I die even if I live to 100.

I'm with JZ

Eta: I'm a little sad that that hasn't caught on with the young 'uns. It's so great!

Thank you all!

I am so glad the covid seems mild David.

I am not even terrified of getting it anymore. I am terrified of dong the work to find a test, or get to a testing place, and then be cleared for work! Maybe I am naive, but since I take public transportation that seems like worse than going to work- running around getting the test. So I hope I get my free tests!

I remember Jesse!

I got my free tests, so I hope everyone’s come soon!

Ugh—had a dog sitter for Rory who was cheap (local college student) but she’s not available. Reached out to another couple who sat him a few times, but previously we were communicating off Instagram, and it was $30/night. I didn’t look at what they were charging on rover because I wasn’t sure they were still sitting (they took down the insta)…and it’s $48/night! Yikes. I’d rather have him stay with people he’s met but that’s a stiff price hike.

I’m trying to sweet talk my brother into coming out from DC to stay with the dogs for a week. It might be working? He loves the dogs and the cabin. And what else is he doing? I have miles for his flight.

Otherwise I know someone I really trust who goes boarding but it will be spendy. She usually charges $80 for 2 though she said she would cut me a break.

HED IS PASTEDE ON YAY will never be forgotten.

Here there is close and often sketch but not super expensive pet sitting or down in the Palm Springs area and spendy but trustworthy. Although I did realize that when I was boarding two dogs I was paying for a larger kennel TWICE (apart from a $5 'multipet' discount). I am repressing that knowledge because otherwise I would never use them again. However I should just move to Seattle, those prices are way better.

Yeah boarding at an actual dog facility like with where I send him to daycare or something would be like $65 a day. It’s much cheaper on Rover but there’s probably more danger. BUT they messaged me back and sent me their actual insta and so we are on for the previous price! He’s stayed with them a few times so that’s really good, I’d feel bad sending him somewhere super new.

Yes, I too remember. Good times. Also, -t, I would like to applaud you for the use of 'young'uns', as all the younger folk these days insist on 'youngins' which just makes me think of funyuns. Funyons? Anyway, thanks.

Beverly, I thought long and hard about how that should be spelled, so I’m very pleased you approve!