We're deep in space, corner of No and Where.

Mal ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

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.


JenP - Jan 05, 2026 3:31:00 pm PST #10932 of 11004

Yeah, I'm not super happy about the hotel rates, especially since I used all points last year, but I also don't have much travel planned for 2026, and I have been tightening other belts fairly ruthlessly, so I'm justifying it that way, but there's a bitlot of handwaving involved, frankly.

I need to compare tolls/gas/parking to drive there vs. train fare. I do love me a train ride, though.

Hil, it would be great if you came! I would make suggestions re: the wheelchair conundrum, but I don't expect I would be helpful, because I don't what's feasible, but if I can help in any way... I'm all about getting people to the tournament!


JenP - Jan 05, 2026 3:31:34 pm PST #10933 of 11004

Still, I enjoy crosswords and spending time with Buffistas, so it seems like it would be fun!

That is 100% the case.


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 05, 2026 5:02:31 pm PST #10934 of 11004
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

My dentist's office called around 3 this afternoon to tell me insurance has determined what my next crown will cost me out-of-pocket and to ask if I wanted to schedule the appointment slot that suddenly opened up tomorrow morning.

Let me check. FUCK NO!!! Are you crazy?


Steph L. - Jan 05, 2026 5:41:33 pm PST #10935 of 11004
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

My dentist's office called around 3 this afternoon to tell me insurance has determined what my next crown will cost me out-of-pocket and to ask if I wanted to schedule the appointment slot that suddenly opened up tomorrow morning.

"We would like you to bring us bushels full of cash, and please bring them tomorrow morning! That works for you, right?"


-t - Jan 05, 2026 6:30:47 pm PST #10936 of 11004
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Ha, I floated the idea of taking the train to the tournament to Mom and she’s down, so I guess I’m doing this. Not sure if she will come to the tournament or stop off and visit my nephew for the weekend, we will figure that out on Thursday…


JenP - Jan 05, 2026 6:50:23 pm PST #10937 of 11004

Woo- hoo!

Or should I say, "Choo-choo!"


-t - Jan 05, 2026 7:09:23 pm PST #10938 of 11004
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Stamford hotel has no rooms available, boo


Dana - Jan 06, 2026 8:30:15 am PST #10939 of 11004
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

I wish to register my objection to today's Wordle.


Steph L. - Jan 06, 2026 8:41:13 am PST #10940 of 11004
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I wish to register my objection to today's Wordle.

I got it, but only because I guessed it just to see if Wordle even considered it a word. WTF, Wordle?


-t - Jan 06, 2026 8:55:44 am PST #10941 of 11004
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, thanks, I had forgotten to do my morning games today...I will be back to comment after I get to that one