Sorry, Captain. I'm real sorry. I shoulda kept better care of her. Usually she lets me know when something's wrong. Maybe she did, I just wasn't paying attention...

Kaylee ,'Out Of Gas'


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.


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.


Jessica - May 01, 2024 9:03:09 am PDT #32 of 3466
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

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.

Oh, that is so unfair to Matilda and the other remaining players! What a huge disappointment.


-t - May 01, 2024 9:13:42 am PDT #33 of 3466
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

M's baseball journey has been such a joy to witness, it's so disappointing of the universe to screw up the end

Nice moment this morning - when I got on the bus that I ride for 1 stop to get to work from the transit center the driver complimented my top and asked where I got it, and when we got to my stop asked if she could take a picture so she could have her daughter look for it in stores near her. I don't think I've ever had that happen before, it was neat. It's very bright colors. would make a good caftan.


DavidS - May 01, 2024 9:41:04 am PDT #34 of 3466
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Nice moment this morning - when I got on the bus that I ride for 1 stop to get to work from the transit center the driver complimented my top and asked where I got it, and when we got to my stop asked if she could take a picture so she could have her daughter look for it in stores near her. I don't think I've ever had that happen before, it was neat. It's very bright colors. would make a good caftan.

Awww! That's fun. And I'm sure you gave them the brilliant minus-t smile.


Laura - May 01, 2024 10:02:15 am PDT #35 of 3466
Our wings are not tired.

She's just really ready to be done with high school.

I’m sure she is! I’m looking forward to the adventures that await her.

That is a great way to start the day -t