I went to the Edwardian Ball last night, which I expect most of you are familiar with.
I am delighted for you, and also full of envy.
Zoe: My man would never fall for that. Wash: Most of my head wishes I had.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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.
Atropa - Jan 27, 2024 1:22:54 pm PST #28312 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
meara - Jan 27, 2024 1:47:19 pm PST #28313 of 30000
I have friends who went last year, and it looked super cool. And the Regency is where my big dance convention had their Saturday night dance every year! It’s a great space.
I went with my sister to two stores that would t let you try things on—one was an anthropologie/bhldn/some other stuff outlet, and they YELLED at some girl who was trying things on, which was wild. Luckily everything I bought fit. And then a thrift store where they didn’t care but didn’t have changing rooms either. One or two misses there, but much cheaper than the other store so less of a problem. May need a new suitcase tomorrow…
Atropa - Jan 27, 2024 3:02:33 pm PST #28314 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
The problem with being on Prednisone is that I feel slightly more energetic, so I want to get up and Do Things. I realize this is a bad idea, but the urge is there.
erikaj - Jan 27, 2024 4:28:34 pm PST #28315 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
You'll get there...don't force it.
DavidS - Jan 27, 2024 8:52:07 pm PST #28316 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am delighted for you, and also full of envy.
You would have slayed there and soaked it all up.
Maybe we can get you down for next year. I feel like more people need to go.
JenP - Jan 28, 2024 2:16:58 am PST #28317 of 30000
It looked sumptuous. So cool!
Went to my cousin's (well, 1st cousin, once removed) wedding shower yesterday, which was lovely. Also met her brother's prospective in-laws, too, who were delightful. My cousin (their mom) seems to have landed good in-laws all around for both children, which makes me happy. And happy for both "kids," too, obviously.
Today I pack to leave for a week away. I need to remember that there's a washing machine, so I can and should repeat/mix-match separates!
Pix - Jan 28, 2024 8:26:21 am PST #28318 of 30000
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
But, oh, I had such a huge pang in my heart that Jacqueline never got to go. It was so very much her aesthetic and she would've been giddy with it.
Oh, yes. So true and hard. I'm glad you went.
Atropa, do not taunt happy fun body. Let yourself rest. Erika is wise.
Sheryl - Jan 28, 2024 1:12:13 pm PST #28319 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Brought my car in yesterday for regular service, which was free of charge. Unfortunately, my tires had dry rot, so I had to replace them. Sigh…
sj - Jan 28, 2024 5:03:26 pm PST #28320 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
ltc is finally healthy enough to go back to school tomorrow, but there will probably be a delay or a snow day. Because of course. I’m feeling mostly better but have arranged to have therapy electronically tomorrow because I’m still out of spoons.
Dana - Jan 29, 2024 7:41:11 am PST #28321 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I finished off a pan of brownies for breakfast while sitting in a meeting about the infuriating Canadian clients, as preparation for the meeting later today with the infuriating Canadian clients. So that's how this morning is going.