He doesn't travel well. He's like fine shrimp.

Anya ,'Touched'


Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.  

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.


DavidS - May 11, 2022 10:09:56 am PDT #15059 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I did go back and forth about if I should say it wasn't an ita-style link itself!

The proper tribute is to have people waver over the mouse, unsure whether to click.


Jesse - May 11, 2022 10:12:42 am PDT #15060 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

That was exactly what I figured, in the end.


Toddson - May 11, 2022 10:49:36 am PDT #15061 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Thank you for the good wishes. I think I now officially qualify as OLD.


-t - May 11, 2022 10:58:43 am PDT #15062 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Congratulations, Toddson! That's an excellent accomplishment

IJWTS my Fitbit says that today I have a Readiness of 1 out of (I think) 100 and I feel very seen


JenP - May 11, 2022 11:26:32 am PDT #15063 of 30000

Nice to see you, juliana!

Happy Birthday, Toddson!


Dana - May 11, 2022 11:59:25 am PDT #15064 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Readiness for what? The zombie apocalypse?


chrismg - May 11, 2022 12:23:44 pm PDT #15065 of 30000
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Happy B-day Toddson!

Gud, I have totally been there with updates at cross-purposes. Good on you for getting it resolved and good luck with your family.

Steph I haven't been to the beach since the last time I visited Galveston, and then there wasn't much actual Beach Time, just a moment to stare out at the ocean. Enjoy while you can!

-ma to all those bearing up under health issues.


Steph L. - May 11, 2022 1:02:57 pm PDT #15066 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism

My fucking dad is still very anemic and he knows the cause is gastrointestinal, based on the evidence in his own poo. He’s refusing a colonoscopy/endoscopy to try to figure out the source. And the PT and OT strongly recommend discharge to a skilled nursing facility so he can get PT/OT for the leg he injured in February. He is, of course refusing. He’s demanding to be discharged back home.

I am incandescent with rage. He’d better not call me asking for help with any of this, when he’s turning down treatment while he’s still literally in a place that provides said treatment. Fuck that arrogant, stupid old man.


Laura - May 11, 2022 1:04:57 pm PDT #15067 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

So frustrating! I'm sorry, Teppy.


shrift - May 11, 2022 1:14:11 pm PDT #15068 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Happy birthday, Toddson!

Gud and juliana, nice to see your pixels!

I ended up at work until 7 pm. And I did, in fact, sort of say that out loud!

OH, COME ON. I'm glad you did say something! I'm usually the loudmouth pointing out that a launch date is on a weekend or when the supporting Eng team has a holiday.

I am incandescent with rage.

Well, if you're going to have flames on the side of your face, I'm extra glad you went on vacation.