This is my boat. They're part of my crew. No one's getting left. Best you get used to that.

Mal ,'Ariel'


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.


Consuela - Jun 22, 2021 9:17:08 pm PDT #7164 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Yikes, ND! I was so hopeful for your trip.

Kristin, I'm so glad to hear your dad is doing better. Best of luck on the planning. I know it's hard but getting ahead of it is better for everyone.

I will be bummed if shrift leaves town, but I get it.

My sister reports that my oldest nephew, who just turned 13, is taller than she is! Shocking!

I think I am being suddenly anti-social; I skipped dog class last night and bailed on climbing tonight. Tomorrow and Thursday I have post-work drinks with coworkers, that I really can't skip. And next week is two solid days of meetings sandwiched between two hella long site visits (one of them to the Farallon Islands!). I'm going to be exhausted.


meara - Jun 22, 2021 10:36:14 pm PDT #7165 of 30000

Geez, ND, that is so unfair!! Hope the flight works out tomorrow.

It was not as hot here today as yesterday but I am scared of this weekend and seriously wishing I had A/C. It’s 76 in my bedroom right now and 80 in my living room. Though last night by the time it cooled off to 73 it felt downright chilly! The problem was how long it took to do that.

Work was less overwhelming today, I hit more of a “screw this” attitude. And then I met up with a friend and went to the women’s soccer game. And shockingly they won! (They’re in next to last place at the moment and the goalie for the other team is the US WNT goalie).

Shrift that sounds like a much better commute plan, yikes.


Laura - Jun 23, 2021 5:43:02 am PDT #7166 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Shake the pompoms and let out a cheer for Teppy's birthday today! Steph, I hope that the year to come is filled with joy, and gluten free cupcakes.


NoiseDesign - Jun 23, 2021 6:50:11 am PDT #7167 of 30000
Our wings are not tired

Second attempt. I’m in the air on the way to Portland and then have a connecting flight to Missoula.


lisah - Jun 23, 2021 6:51:54 am PDT #7168 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

Fingers crossed, ND!


dcp - Jun 23, 2021 7:09:00 am PDT #7169 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

ND, what do you like for noise-cancelling headphones, nowadays?


Calli - Jun 23, 2021 8:07:15 am PDT #7170 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I hope this one works out for you, ND.

Shrift, that commute sounds soul crushing. Best of luck in finding a place that works for you.


NoiseDesign - Jun 23, 2021 8:37:59 am PDT #7171 of 30000
Our wings are not tired

I’ve been using bone conduction headphones for the past few years. I’ve actually not done a deep check on the noise cancelling ones. If you are in the Apple ecosystem the AirPods Pro are quite good.


Steph L. - Jun 23, 2021 8:41:17 am PDT #7172 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Thanks, Laura!

ND, fingers crossed for a smooth flight.


shrift - Jun 23, 2021 9:14:34 am PDT #7173 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Happy birthday, Teppy! I hope you are fêted properly today.

And thanks for all the validation re: my pre-pandemic commute.