Mal: You are very much lacking in imagination. Zoe: I imagine that's so, sir.

'Out Of Gas'


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.


Kate P. - Apr 25, 2024 6:29:06 pm PDT #29963 of 30000
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

ND, will your route take you through Nashville? If so, and if you think that might be a good spot to take a little break, let me know! If the timing works out, it would be nice to see you, but no worries if you feel like you'd rather just push on through.


NoiseDesign - Apr 25, 2024 8:39:32 pm PDT #29964 of 30000
Our wings are not tired

I will be skirting by Nashville. I'm actually spending Saturday night in Chattanooga. Not sure what my schedule will be like, and I will have a nervous dog in my care, so I won't have a lot of flexibility.


meara - Apr 25, 2024 8:45:25 pm PDT #29965 of 30000

Safe travels, ND!!

Thanks for the rec, PM! I’ll keep it in mind. For the moment staving off the desire for fear I would look weird.


EpicTangent - Apr 25, 2024 8:46:11 pm PDT #29966 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

My truck is a 1997. Runs a little rough, but still going (except for right now when, according to the AAA guy, it needs a new alternator). I love my truck, but I've been driving the CRV my mom left for the last 7 years so I've had to get it jumped countless times because I just don't drive enough to keep 2 vehicles going. I'd love to hang onto it for sentimental reasons, but insuring it, registering it, etc., my practical side is finally starting to win the argument.


Calli - Apr 26, 2024 3:20:56 am PDT #29967 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

insuring it, registering it, etc., my practical side is finally starting to win the argument.

Oh, no doubt. I wouldn’t have kept Dad’s truck for similar reasons. The Ranger is a nice small truck, and it’s hard to find anything that isn’t a behemoth these days, so I expect you’ll find a buyer easily enough.

Smooth travels, ND!


Laura - Apr 26, 2024 8:53:24 am PDT #29968 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

ND, you are such a good person doing this for Sunny and his people, and maybe a bit crazy. But love you for it anyway.

Been a stranger for a week because my nephew and family were visiting so we were doing all the things. Weather was great and ocean was warm and inviting. Also, I've been somewhat miserable with a large uncomfortable thing on my back. Took antibiotics all week and going back to the doctor today. Off on a cruise on Sunday with my sisters. Been busy!

If I miss the Natter filling up somebody should message me, but I should be on more now that my visitors are on their way home.


Laura - Apr 26, 2024 10:13:42 am PDT #29969 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Dream sharing! I've been pretty wiped out this week and had a most vivid dream this morning which featured my mother. First time she has visited my dreams in a very long time. It was a short one. I was in my old bedroom from 60 years ago, with my parents' bedroom across the hall. I heard sirens out on the street on her side of the house, so I went over to look out her window and see what was up. She commented on the ouchy cyst I have on my back and told me to go back to sleep in her bed. After getting comfy the ambulance guys came into the room and told us that they weren't there for me, but that I needed to hydrate and gave me a bottle of water. Seriously brain!


DavidS - Apr 26, 2024 12:18:23 pm PDT #29970 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Just got off call with Juliana and the AV team at the venue to go over lighting and music.

It does look like we'll be able to do some livestreaming.

Been trading emails with Juliana and Sylvie on flowers and linens and catering.

And I think I've done my due diligence on Memorial planning today, except I have to send a deposit to the caterer.


Shir - Apr 26, 2024 3:15:30 pm PDT #29971 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

On my way to the airport!


Steph L. - Apr 26, 2024 3:16:34 pm PDT #29972 of 30000
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Yay, Shir!!!