Just read it was a car bomb, Kate! Scary.
I'm going to get cinnamon rolls in the oven and coffee started and bacon going and try to lure the family awake with enticing smells.
Let me guess. We're in a hurry.
Inara ,'Serenity'
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 - Dec 25, 2020 8:13:03 am PST #1607 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Volans - Dec 25, 2020 8:38:13 am PST #1608 of 30000
move out and draw fire
VBIED! I'm glad you weren't any nearer to it, Kate.
We've opened stockings and I'm starting the frijoles and ham. It's actually been snowing a little bit all morning, which is nice.
aurelia - Dec 25, 2020 10:22:09 am PST #1609 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Shir, I'm so sorry about Batcat.
aurelia - Dec 25, 2020 10:33:30 am PST #1610 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I just found out my uncle is in the hospital and not doing well. Non-covid. In addition to concern for my uncle, I'm unhappy that my dad is now out and about (including in the hospital) dealing with this instead of safe at home with my mom.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 25, 2020 10:47:17 am PST #1611 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
My condolences about Batcat, Shir.
-t - Dec 25, 2020 11:34:52 am PST #1612 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I’m sorry, Shir.
Best wishes for your uncle and father, aurelia
Yikes, Kate!
Sheryl - Dec 25, 2020 12:17:07 pm PST #1613 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
I'm so sorry, Shir.
Mr. S woke up around 6:45, and has been high energy boy pretty much the whole day. Sigh.
lisah - Dec 25, 2020 12:22:05 pm PST #1614 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
I'm so sorry, shir.
What's trout dip, Lisa?Like salmon spread but with smoked trout? Basically trout and cream cheese. We also had caesar salad, with fancy anchovies, and oyster stew. And shrimp cocktail! I made crabcakes, most of which I brought up to my Mom, but I kept one back for us to try last night but we were way too full.
Kate P. - Dec 25, 2020 12:39:11 pm PST #1615 of 30000
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Yes, it was a car bomb. Early reports made it sound like an apartment building was wrecked, but I haven't seen that confirmed anywhere. It's... rather unsettling. Nothing known yet about who or why.
Shir, I'm so sorry about your Batcat. I hope you're taking care of yourself today. And aurelia, I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, and I hope your dad stays safe.
We spent close to six hours opening presents with various family members: stockings, breakfast, and the first round of presents at home, then down the street to my MIL's house* for a bigger breakfast and another round of presents, then back home to Zoom with my FIL and then my parents and brother, with more gifts each time. I'm ready for a nap now!
*We are sort-of-bubbled with her, since she broke her knee in Sept and has to have daily help with things like scooping the litter box, going to doctor's appointments, etc. We wore masks except while eating (and seated far apart from her) and had a couple of windows open.
Karl - Dec 25, 2020 1:41:58 pm PST #1616 of 30000
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
I made potsticker soup for Xmas breakfast, and it was mighty fine.
I am alive, and still making it from day to day, and I love you all. Take care of each other, ok?