Sooner or later, you're gonna want it. And the second — the second — that happens, you know I'll be there. I'll slip in, have myself a real good day.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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.


Calli - Apr 24, 2024 4:52:17 pm PDT #29945 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

What a lovely house, Gud! I’m sure the sleeping porch will be great when you’re finished.

My hairstylist is a little fancier than I am. I always feel like I’m disappointing her when I go in with “same, but shorter.”


msbelle - Apr 25, 2024 6:30:11 am PDT #29946 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Mac is delivering packages for Amazon via a contractor company. Amazon drivers are all third party contractors it seems.

His first day out doing deliveries yesterday was an 11 hour day and he was BEAT.

It only 30 hours a week. I’m unclear if any of the drivers are 40 hours or not.


Gudanov - Apr 25, 2024 6:37:59 am PDT #29947 of 30000
Coding and Sleeping

His first day out doing deliveries yesterday was an 11 hour day and he was BEAT.

That sounds really tiring.


sj - Apr 25, 2024 7:23:33 am PDT #29948 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

waves Hugs and love to all who need it. I’ve been reading along but mostly can’t brane right now.


Shir - Apr 25, 2024 9:39:27 am PDT #29949 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Guess who has two thumbs and the an OOO message?

And now, packing. I have so many last minute errands to run - I'll probably reply to some emails that some of you sent earlier this week from the airport. Sorry, work is still at 110% for some reason.


dcp - Apr 25, 2024 9:58:40 am PDT #29950 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Shir, could you add your flight numbers to your profile? I'd like to follow along with a flight tracker.


Shir - Apr 25, 2024 10:03:54 am PDT #29951 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Sure, just added them.


dcp - Apr 25, 2024 10:51:49 am PDT #29952 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Oh, my, that is an extremely early morning departure.

Bon voyage!


Shir - Apr 25, 2024 10:58:19 am PDT #29953 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Oh yes, I'm gonna be up for many, many, many, too many hours.

And thanks!


DavidS - Apr 25, 2024 11:07:09 am PDT #29954 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I'm so glad you are making this trip, Shir. And quite looking forward to hugging you when you make it to SF.