Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.

Lorne ,'Smile Time'


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.


Shir - Apr 30, 2024 6:20:45 am PDT #22 of 3466
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

No fever continues to be no fever. Other than congestion (which is partially related to seasonal allergies - I get to relive spring here), I'm doing OK. In a few hours I'll complete the 24 hours without fever, and take it easy and mask everywhere in the next week. I understood that it might be a while until I'll test negative - depends on the varient I got and the test in itself - but I will continue to mask for the time being and especially around those in high risk even if I'm negative.


meara - Apr 30, 2024 7:06:31 am PDT #23 of 3466

Jesse I have definitely gone through all the bags I have repeatedly, looking for the travel bag and the makeup!


Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 30, 2024 7:27:14 am PDT #24 of 3466
"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

Sorry that Covid was a stowaway on your welcome wagon, Shir. Here's hoping it doesn't disrupt your plans too much.

I've booked the room for my first vacation in a year and a half, a couple nights at the Crescent Hotel in late May. Hopefully the ghosts won't be too noisy. [link]


askye - Apr 30, 2024 10:29:03 am PDT #25 of 3466
Thrive to spite them

smonster--thanks to Mychart I can check and see the results. They are all in and everything looks like it's in the normal level so it's not any of that. But I'm glad I got the blood work done first. So I guess once the dr reviews it he'll have me start on a higher dose of Lexapro and I'll see what happens.

I'm still thinking it might be tied to my hormone levels because I thought my period started and realized I was having my regular a few days before it starts PMS symptoms (or regular since I figured out since I tracked my period and was able to pinpoint what it was) but it hasn't started so not sure what is going on there.

Steph--I have had double ear infections and they suck. Warm compresses felt really nice. I hope you get better soon.


chrismg - Apr 30, 2024 3:40:11 pm PDT #26 of 3466
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Hey guys. Thought I should drop by for the new thread.

Shir, good to hear you made it to the States - sorry about the unwelcome guest. Hope you have as good a time as you can.

Nilly, if you happen to skip and land on this, know that I join everyone who's wishing good things for you and yours.

I won't make the memorial, but I promise to pour something out for JZ.


DavidS - Apr 30, 2024 4:26:07 pm PDT #27 of 3466
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

So hugely disappointing news for Matilda.

Three of the boys on her baseball team failed to make grades, and can't play the remaining four games of the season. That puts the team down to 8 players and they have to forfeit the end of the season. Which also means she doesn't get Senior Night where they honor graduating seniors.

It's just a horrible shitty ending to a very good season for her.


-t - Apr 30, 2024 6:16:16 pm PDT #28 of 3466
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh no! That’s such a shame.


Laura - May 01, 2024 5:56:05 am PDT #29 of 3466
Our wings are not tired.

Oh that truly sucks, David! I’m sorry this is costing her so dearly.

That is DH’s main focus as coach. He gets updated grades on all his players consistently and they have “study hall” prior to practice to go over things or arrange tutoring before it gets bad.

I’m in Jamaica so I have cell service again. Whee! I forgot how smoky it is here.


DavidS - May 01, 2024 8:49:40 am PDT #30 of 3466
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Oh that truly sucks, David! I’m sorry this is costing her so dearly.

She's okay this morning. It's disappointing but she's already shifting focus to finishing her ceramics projects and prom and the Memorial and graduation.

She'd rather be playing baseball, but this does free up four days a week for her. She's just really ready to be done with high school.


Tom Scola - May 01, 2024 8:53:02 am PDT #31 of 3466
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Senioritis~ma to Matilda.