And I, like javachik, often forget if I don’t post you don’t know I’m reading.
Same, same.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
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.
Atropa - Aug 31, 2026 11:15:58 am PDT #13779 of 14046
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
NoiseDesign - Aug 31, 2026 11:33:33 am PDT #13780 of 14046
Our wings are not tired
I'm the same way, following along and not realizing that I don't post as often. I've been a bundle of stress and anxiety for a while now. It's been a tough year on the business front and I'm just trying to get through it all.
Steph L. - Aug 31, 2026 12:05:54 pm PDT #13781 of 14046
That which does not kill you should RUN
I had to get my pre-op physical today, which was fine, until they told me they can’t do the bloodwork because the spine center ordered weird tests, but I could go over to the [Hospital-affiliated] medical office building (not the actual hospital) for it. Delightful. So I do, all the rooms are labeled wrong and I ended up at an OB/GYN office. But I found the lab and they said, oh no, you need to go to the main hospital lab. Sure. So I go to the actual hospital, go to the lab, and they tell me I need to go to Registration, even though my orders are already in the computer system. So I go to Registration, they tell me “Oh, you’re in the system.” I tell them I know that. Eventually I get to go back to the same lab, and I have to …
… wait for it …
… FUCKING REGISTER THERE. And they tell me, “You’re already in the system.”
“That’s unexpected,” I said.
I should be allowed to do at least one (1) crime after I leave here.
-t - Aug 31, 2026 12:06:35 pm PDT #13782 of 14046
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
It's always nice to see y'all's pixels whenever you get a chance to post! Headpats and soothing noises all around
-t - Aug 31, 2026 12:07:25 pm PDT #13783 of 14046
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
At least one crime, Tep. Are they trying to produce Jokers?
Jessica - Aug 31, 2026 12:10:17 pm PDT #13784 of 14046
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
they told me they can’t do the bloodwork because the spine center ordered weird tests
Oh yeah, those tests you have to get from the three mysterious old women lurking in the forest. Walk-ins only, they don't take appointments.
-t - Aug 31, 2026 12:26:36 pm PDT #13785 of 14046
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
They know you're coming before you do
Karl - Aug 31, 2026 2:38:40 pm PDT #13786 of 14046
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
ND, how are the folks in and around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville handling the news about Ms Dolly?
NoiseDesign - Aug 31, 2026 2:49:41 pm PDT #13787 of 14046
Our wings are not tired
I haven't heard anything from the folks I worked with out there, but I'm sure it's a sad time for everyone. Not sure when I'm going to be back out there again.
JenP - Aug 31, 2026 4:22:08 pm PDT #13788 of 14046
It’s nice to know there are so many read-alongs. Kind of comforting. But also seeing the pixels is lovely.
I’m sorry business is so stressful, ND.
Steph, OMG, seriously.
I was at a hospital today driving/supporting a friend who was getting nasal surgery. It was general anesthesia, so coming out of it took longer than the surgery. Surgeon reported that all went swimmingly. Now she is comfortably ensconced at home. I offered to stay over, but she declined (I would have, too, ha!), so I’ll check in later.