Take me, sir. Take me hard.

Zoe ,'War Stories'


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.


sj - Sep 30, 2022 9:37:22 am PDT #17737 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Trudy, I'm sorry to hear your dad has been ill. I hope the turn for the better continues.

I didn't actually get a chance to talk to the krav guys last night at Teacup's karate class, but they seemed nice and ran a very energetic class that wore her out.


sj - Sep 30, 2022 9:39:28 am PDT #17738 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

What is a chopped cheese?


Tom Scola - Sep 30, 2022 9:50:52 am PDT #17739 of 30000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

NYC's Iconic Bodega Sandwich


sj - Sep 30, 2022 10:05:18 am PDT #17740 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Sounds delicious!


Laura - Sep 30, 2022 10:45:19 am PDT #17741 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Now I want a chopped cheese! Ya know, just to help Trudy's dad feel better.

Colors up here have turned to the spectacular, but frost on my windshield this morning, which not as nice. DH talking about leaving Monday now.

My sister has power and internet, which means phone since she has our business IP phone. Her cell still is down. My brother is still without power. What a serious mess all around them. They were very very lucky.


Calli - Sep 30, 2022 11:34:12 am PDT #17742 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm glad your brother and sister are ok, Laura.

The chopped cheese sandwich looks really good.

Bits of Ian are hitting my area right now. For us it's just some desperately needed rain and a bit more wind than usual.


amyparker - Sep 30, 2022 12:04:25 pm PDT #17743 of 30000
In the end it's only ever been one step, and then the next.

Laura, may things continue to improve for them; Calli, may you stay safe, warm and dry.

I was today days old when I learned that our heat pump will not be mended before 10 November at the earliest, as the replacement coil has to be ordered from the factory. A summer with no AC, and now no heat going into the rainy season. Jim and I will weigh up "Space heaters and try to gut it out" versus "Month-to-month lease and no heat, let's move now".

Otherwise we're well, thanks. How are you lot?


sj - Sep 30, 2022 12:52:57 pm PDT #17744 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Amy, I vote move now. That is no good.


Laura - Sep 30, 2022 1:04:35 pm PDT #17745 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Ugh. Climate control does come in handy.

What are the weekend plans? Family friend is visiting for a few days. He lives up near the St. Lawrence. I'm roasting butternut squash for a curried coconut cream variety of soup to make with it. Going to be out and about as much as possible as the Fall leaves are impressive. Go for a last boat ride (well bundled) before DH pulls the boat out for winter. Also need to finish shrink wrapping the windows to cut down on the drafts and keep whatever heat my little space heaters produce inside. The send DH off to Florida probably on Monday.


Tom Scola - Sep 30, 2022 1:13:51 pm PDT #17746 of 30000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Why is today SOOO SLOOOOWWWW?