I'm not on the ship. I'm in the ship. I am the ship.

River ,'Objects In Space'


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.


erikaj - Sep 18, 2023 4:09:32 pm PDT #25484 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!

Thank you, Sheryl.


meara - Sep 18, 2023 4:21:37 pm PDT #25485 of 30000

Best of luck with scheduling, Hec.

I was about to say $27 nachos was nuts but then remembered on Saturday I ordered $19 nachos with like $4 added for guacamole so it was not that different. (But it was a huge sharing size plate of nachos, to be fair)


DavidS - Sep 18, 2023 4:40:00 pm PDT #25486 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Aw, Hec, I am the worst planner God ever made, but if I were closer, I'd try to help.

It's not the planning that's stressful. It's the extended family.

And I can't just send you out with the Cadillac of Nail Guns to take care of those problems.


erikaj - Sep 18, 2023 5:09:58 pm PDT #25487 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!

Well, if you wanted that...we'd best not be discussing that in public. Aren't they always?


sj - Sep 18, 2023 5:26:17 pm PDT #25488 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Hec, I’m sorry that extended family is making this more difficult for you. ltc wanted to know why we weren’t going to the funeral and I had to explain just how far we live from you.


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 18, 2023 5:57:55 pm PDT #25489 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

Happy Birthday erika!


erikaj - Sep 18, 2023 6:04:11 pm PDT #25490 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!

thanks, Matt. Sometimes I hate that we're so separated.


quester - Sep 18, 2023 7:04:28 pm PDT #25491 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

Happy Birthday, Erika!

eta: I jumped the thread to make sure I was able to wish Erika HBD.

so the most recent messages, hadn't been seen by me.

David, I think friends and family know you are owed a break or break down. It's coming but I'm glad you are keeping tabs on yourself. Good Luck with the planning.


Susan W. - Sep 18, 2023 7:15:10 pm PDT #25492 of 30000
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

Happy Birthday, Erika!

Dylan had lunch with a friend on Friday who called Saturday to say she'd tested positive for covid, so we're in the waiting to see if anything develops phase. I hope not, when we're THIS CLOSE to the new boosters and have fun travel scheduled soon.


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 18, 2023 8:11:04 pm PDT #25493 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

Look at it this way, you'll have immunity for your trip one way or another?

I'm taking a break halfway through assembling my second Adirondack chair in two days. I like the feeling of accomplishment, but not the splinters and sore joints. Still, I am determined to have outdoor seating by tomorrow!