I am so sorry that the digestive horrors are persisting, erika. May the awfulness give you a break.
Lorne: Snakes? Uh-huh. And they came out of your what? Okay. Okay, well, did they get up there themselves or is this part of a, you know, a thing? No, I'm not judging...Do we fight snakes? Angel: Only if they're giant. Or demons. Or giant demons. Are they giant demon snakes? Lorne: Well, unless this guy's 30 feet tall, I'm thinking they're of the garden variety.
'Lineage'
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.
Laura - Jul 03, 2026 4:56:52 pm PDT #13230 of 13442
Our wings are not tired.
erikaj - Jul 03, 2026 5:38:56 pm PDT #13231 of 13442
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
I thought I was getting a break, but I think they just changed tactics. Really over it, though, in any case.
Laura - Jul 04, 2026 7:56:49 am PDT #13232 of 13442
Our wings are not tired.
I'm spending the holiday morning catching up on the puzzles I missed while traveling. Just finished the last 5 Wordles and at least got them all. Considering comments I'm thinking I may not be so lucky with connections.
Happy 4th to all. Heading out in a bit for the Otter Lake boat parade. Friends and family and a super cute flag skort, so all is well.
lisah - Jul 04, 2026 8:37:44 am PDT #13233 of 13442
Punishingly Intricate
Ugh, erika, hope your systems settle down and act right!
chrismg - Jul 04, 2026 9:20:54 am PDT #13234 of 13442
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
Happy Fourth to all who celebrate!
I feel like today's Connections was much easier, but that may just be me.
meara - Jul 04, 2026 1:21:44 pm PDT #13235 of 13442
Yes per the bot today’s connections was way easier. I love that they have the bot now because sometimes I’m like “this was impossible!” And then find out it was a 2/5 and I was overthinking it but most people weren’t.
meara - Jul 04, 2026 1:46:55 pm PDT #13236 of 13442
There is a huge bizarre America celebration happening before this France v Paraguay game. I mean I get that it’s 4th of July but…
I feel bad for the folks who are in full sun on the field singing in blazers. They must be melting! Also have no idea who some of these announcers are and suspect I should.
meara - Jul 05, 2026 8:42:33 am PDT #13237 of 13442
Ugh. People were setting off fireworks very close by until about 3am…and then set off more at 6am! wtf! Who is setting off 6am fireworks???
I am so sleepy.
Sheryl - Jul 05, 2026 11:06:53 am PDT #13238 of 13442
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Our airconditioner broke yesterday. Gary called the repair people, and they say it's the blower motor. They're checking the availability of a new one. In the meantime we have plenty of fans going. Bleah.
askye - Jul 05, 2026 11:41:38 am PDT #13239 of 13442
Thrive to spite them
Well the horrible heat has finally broken. Instead of heat index ranging from 100-107 its just been in the upper 90s. I think 99 might have been the highest.
I keep leaving work early because I cant get cool enough. I'm heat intolerant and my body generates an insane amount of heat. I'll feel comfortable or even a little cold and Matthew will tell me I'm like a space heater
My neck fan keeps running out of power.
Sheryl ....freeze some water bottles and wrap them in thin towels or t shirt and then put it at the small of your back or your lap. Will help cool yoi off.
Also get aloe gel and liberally apply it and sit in front of a fan. It evaporates slower than water and helps cool you off.
Or it did me when I was at the beach before we had ac there.