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.


JenP - Sep 26, 2024 2:14:20 pm PDT #2730 of 4159

Unsatisfactory, indeed.

I love the tattoo tribute. Beautiful.

I knew nothing of the impending indictment until I read msbelle and Scola's posts this morning. Then I skimmed an article, but now I just have more questions; I'm not sure I have the wherewithal to delve.

Much more enjoyable day off today. I read, did a couple of crosswords, cleaned fridge shelves (which was much more satisfying than it may sound) and dumped a couple of old food things, did a load of laundry, listened to podcasts while I did stuff, made hamburgers for lunch, well, cheeseburgers, walked the dog a lot (she seems fine and has held down both light meals from post-bteakfast), texted with some friends, took a nap, culled three reusable grocery bags of clothes for donation (bags and clothes will go - double duty!), tidied the bathroom, sent ine work email to move a meeting i forgot to move from tomorrow to Monday, lit some candles, and now I'm going to do some online stuff and things. Productive AND enjoyable. Nice. DH gets back from his mother's tonight.


DavidS - Sep 26, 2024 2:43:30 pm PDT #2731 of 4159
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I posted Matilda's tattoo on the Buffistas FB page: [link]


JenP - Sep 26, 2024 3:13:00 pm PDT #2732 of 4159

Wow, that is so beautiful... on every level.


Laura - Sep 26, 2024 3:24:32 pm PDT #2733 of 4159
Our wings are not tired.

That is absolutely lovely.

On edge over this Cat 4 storm. It is going to be a huge mess.


-t - Sep 26, 2024 4:39:49 pm PDT #2734 of 4159
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Much storm~ma!

Continuing failure to feed myself update - I decided to grab something out of the vending machine, took ages staring at the choices thinking nothing was really appealing but eventually picked a few things, could not figure out how to pay with my watch although I have done it before. Consoled myself with some yogurt covered raisins that had been made available as a "healthy snack". I am not very consoled. HOWEVER I am very confident that I will be able to pick up a pizza and probably way too much in the way of sides/appetizers on the way home and I can leave in about 20 minutes. Ooh, maybe I will actually sit down at the restaurant and have a glass of wine with my meal and have leftovers for tomorrow...


Calli - Sep 26, 2024 5:33:46 pm PDT #2735 of 4159
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Storm~ma to askye and everyone else in its path. I’m getting a bit of the far edge in my area, but that’s mostly just a bit of heavy rain.


-t - Sep 26, 2024 5:53:35 pm PDT #2736 of 4159
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

This salad is already so much more satisfying. Ahhh.


askye - Sep 26, 2024 6:28:46 pm PDT #2737 of 4159
Thrive to spite them

Ok so the storm has turned and doesn't look like it's going to strike Tallahassee dead on it's taken a turn for the east. Which doesn't mean the danger is over since Helene is so huge but it won't be the kind of hit that they were originally projecting for the area.


askye - Sep 27, 2024 3:50:38 am PDT #2738 of 4159
Thrive to spite them

I haven't contacted Dad this morning..it's , 6:45 am too early to do that . But I know that Tallahassee didn't get a direct hit

It's been getting progressively windier here . I reported my absence on our app. I don't have to call anyone at work, not sure who is working this morning anyway. But the worst of the weather is supposed to be when I should be driving into work around 8:30 am and then die off around 11 am. It's pretty windy right now and we've had the power flicker a few times.

I could probably go in later but since I've been assured that my absence will be covered since it's a state of emergency I'm going to take the day to rest . Plus just because the wind and rain die down doesn't mean there won't be street lights out .

And we lost power again. I think this time it might stay off.


Laura - Sep 27, 2024 5:40:59 am PDT #2739 of 4159
Our wings are not tired.

I haven't heard much from friends in the area, but in all likelihood power and cell phones are down. The lack of communication is nerve-wracking, but hopefully cell service can be restored soon.