The crabs? That's impressive.
They walked sideways, though.
Oz is the highest-scoring person ever to fail to graduate.
Willow ,'Him'
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.
Steph L. - Nov 09, 2026 4:48:05 pm PST #14809 of 14818
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
-t - Nov 09, 2026 4:52:05 pm PST #14810 of 14818
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
As crabs do
DavidS - Nov 09, 2026 5:09:43 pm PST #14811 of 14818
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
They walked sideways, though.
Did they walk or did they scuttle?
I can't imagine them sauntering in.
Steph L. - Nov 09, 2026 7:44:30 pm PST #14812 of 14818
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
It really was more of a scuttle.
Part of the crabfest was a she-crab soup that was so good it was accompanied by choirs of angels singing. I love the Carolina coast.
askye - Nov 10, 2026 6:26:31 am PST #14813 of 14818
Thrive to spite them
I was going to try and make a baby seal joke about the crabs but I can't think of one..
I gor a full nights sleep last night !! Yay progesterone!
Also the Bloomchic dress I got off vinted for M's niece's wedding got here. And it fits. I just need a bra, some sparkly shoes and some sparkly clip on earrings. The dress code is semi formal but the dress isn't. M needs to get a dress shirt so we will hit up Ross and Burlington and maybe Goodwill and I will keep my eye out for something maybe a bit more formal.
This is the dress I got [link]
I don't have any shoes to wear with it since I only have causal sandals and sneakers. And i need a new bra.
I also need a hair cut.
I also got up and took my meds this morning. I usually oversleep on my days off after tossing and turning all night
My new favorite pastime has been watching reactions to the mid terms and looking at the exit polls from the past elections . Especially comparing 2022 and 2026 since they are both mid term elections and some people seem to want to dismiss the voter shift compared to 2024 since it was a Presidential election.
Steph I'm sorry your hip is bothering you but I'm glad you are enjoying the beach.
Oh and in a boost to my confidence the new store manager has told me multiple times how much he appreciates all I do AND how much he missed me when I was on vacation. He refered to me and a few others as his "a team". And that has been me dealing with sleep deprivation and low energy.
Steph L. - Nov 10, 2026 6:33:06 am PST #14814 of 14818
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
Also the Bloomchic dress I got off vinted for M's niece's wedding got here. And it fits.
Love that dress! I like a lot of Bloomchic’s stuff.
Oh and in a boost to my confidence the new store manager has told me multiple times how much he appreciates all I do AND how much he missed me when I was on vacation.
Right on! That’s always great to hear.
Jessica - Nov 10, 2026 6:44:19 am PST #14815 of 14818
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I am also full of goo this week. I am attacking the goo with Sudafed but the goo is winning.
The new HVAC people confirmed what I'd suspected which is that old HVAC people did a shitty job with the installation and the furnace probably needs to be fully replaced because it is clogged with dust that is aging all of the parts prematurely. Which I'm sure isn't helping this congestion either.
Steph L. - Nov 10, 2026 7:13:17 am PST #14816 of 14818
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
My SiL brought a sewing machine to the beach so she could work on a quilt. I admire the dedication it takes to bring a whole-ass sewing machine to the beach. I just bring books. Oh! And the monocolor coloring book I got after surgery. Maybe I'll get that out so I can participate in arts & crafts time.
It's 10 a.m., it's 70 degrees and sunny, I'm at the beach, and I already know we're having tacos for dinner. This is a good day.
-t - Nov 10, 2026 8:07:19 am PST #14817 of 14818
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That sounds so great, Tep! I’m also impressed with the dedication of SiL!
Love the dress, askye, and glad the new manager appreciates you!
Boo goo. I am producing less goo than in previous weeks, I think, so I hope y’all will recover similarly. I do need to get more cough drops, though.
I got a chocolate chip bagel at Panera out of curiosity and, know what? Shoulda had a muffin.
Jessica - Nov 10, 2026 8:36:13 am PST #14818 of 14818
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I got a chocolate chip bagel at Panera out of curiosity and, know what? Shoulda had a muffin.
Bwah!