Oh dear lord, Shir. That you have to/can help us in that way staggers the mind.
Bless you and everyone you care about.
Oh, yeah. There was this time I was pinned down by this guy that played left tackle for varsity... Well, at least he used to before he was a vampire... Anyway, he had this really, really thick neck, and all I had was a little, little Exact-O knife ... You're not loving this story.
Buffy ,'Beneath You'
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.
beekaytee - Oct 10, 2023 9:59:30 am PDT #26003 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Polgara - Oct 10, 2023 10:29:57 am PDT #26004 of 30000
Karma is a cat, sleeping in my lap cuz it loves me. ~TS
We are actually staying at an Airbnb in NH because the rates closer to Salem are crazy making—also the advantage of a full kitchen to cut down on eating out.
I don't suppose your Airbnb is in Rye, NH? (My sister's inlaws rent cottages near Rye Beach, it would be an awesome coincidence if you were staying there.)
Shir - Oct 10, 2023 10:31:17 am PDT #26005 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Adding to the trigger warnings "Kfar Aza/Azza" and "Beeri/Be'eri".
Two classmates from high school survived Kfar Azza. That's the only good news.
Steph L. - Oct 10, 2023 10:37:55 am PDT #26006 of 30000
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Adding to the trigger warnings "Kfar Aza/Azza" and "Beeri/Be'eri".
Are those the kibbutzim, Shir? I've only glimpsed the headlines.
Two classmates from high school survived Kfar Azza. That's the only good news.
Hang on to whatever good news you can get. You and Nilly are very much in my thoughts. I'm so glad you're safe.
Laura - Oct 10, 2023 10:43:31 am PDT #26007 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I don't suppose your Airbnb is in Rye, NH?
Hampstead. That would have been cool. There wasn't a lot available.
Oh Shir, I hope you hear more good news. I know avoiding the news isn't really possible.
Shir - Oct 10, 2023 10:48:49 am PDT #26008 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Are those the kibbutzim, Shir?
Two of several kibbutzim. The worst stories (so far) are starting come out of these specific two. Don't read them.
Calli - Oct 10, 2023 10:51:47 am PDT #26009 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm glad you have a trauma nurse on hand, Shir. I'm sorry that about the potential relevance. Thank you for reaching out to care for us, even as you have so much going on there. I wish we could find a way to care for you, too.
erikaj - Oct 10, 2023 10:59:04 am PDT #26010 of 30000
I'm a fucking amazing catch!--Fiona Gallagher, Shameless(US)
I wish we could do something that helps(maybe distraction does, sometimes) Calling about my electrical rate plan was not as arduous(or pitching) as I feared-although still an annoying shell game by a monopoly. But the woman I talked to was a big help and really pleasant, so that was good.
Dana - Oct 10, 2023 11:11:32 am PDT #26011 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
If anyone does trip over terrible images, play Tetris or something along those lines. It helps distract the brain or something, and your memories of the traumatic incident are less intrusive.
DavidS - Oct 10, 2023 11:27:15 am PDT #26012 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Oh, Shir, it's all so horrible. And it's going to escalate the reprisals too.