Let me echo Nilly (in a very secular way) and join in a heartfelt thank you. You really helped this past year, and seeing so many of you in person - especially those who hosted, fed, and took me to see their cities - felt like a miracle this year. As in, I still can't 100% believe this happened, and I'm so happy that it happened, and that you are the wonderful bunch of people that you are. Thank you, and I'm sorry I can't be here more and as much as I'd like to be.
Sir? I'd like you to take the helm, please. I need this man to tear all my clothes off.
Zoe ,'Serenity'
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 - Oct 10, 2024 1:59:42 am PDT #2885 of 4155
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Trudy Booth - Oct 10, 2024 5:02:42 am PDT #2886 of 4155
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Is it weird that I have a favorite holiday of a religion I don’t practice because I get to hear from Nilly , or is that pretty normal around here?
Tom Scola - Oct 10, 2024 5:29:56 am PDT #2887 of 4155
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Laura - Oct 10, 2024 6:26:36 am PDT #2888 of 4155
Our wings are not tired.
Hugs to Shir and Nilly! Thinking of you both every day.
Hey Trudy! I still expect to see you when there is a 999 post.
lisah - Oct 10, 2024 7:11:42 am PDT #2889 of 4155
Punishingly Intricate
Sending love to Shir (who I am so lucky to have spent a little time with this year) and Nilly (who has not offended me this year or any and whose kind and warm presence I always feel even when she’s not present here).
DavidS - Oct 10, 2024 9:00:10 am PDT #2890 of 4155
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
You really helped this past year, and seeing so many of you in person - especially those who hosted, fed, and took me to see their cities - felt like a miracle this year. As in, I still can't 100% believe this happened, and I'm so happy that it happened, and that you are the wonderful bunch of people that you are.
It was such a joy to have you here, Shir. And we have pictures so it did really happen.
Once again, Nilly, I can assure you that you were altogether inoffensive.
I'm wrapping you and yours up in a shield of Buffista love.
meara - Oct 10, 2024 9:46:02 am PDT #2891 of 4155
It feels so long ago already since you were here Shir!! But so glad you were able to come.
DavidS - Oct 10, 2024 1:14:23 pm PDT #2892 of 4155
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
It looks like Florida has endured the onslaught of Milton fairly well.
Only 7 deaths so far, and five of those from a retirement community in a trailer park hit by a tornado closer to the Atlantic side.
Lots of damage and loss of power but it doesn't look as devastating as Helene was, or (going back) Hurricane Andrew.
Tom Scola - Oct 10, 2024 1:29:06 pm PDT #2893 of 4155
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
One advantage to Milton happening so close to Helene is that people were way more aware that they shouldn’t fuck around and that they needed to GTFO.
DavidS - Oct 10, 2024 1:37:51 pm PDT #2894 of 4155
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
One advantage to Milton happening so close to Helene is that people were way more aware that they shouldn’t fuck around and that they needed to GTFO.
Several stories about people who were displaced in NC moving to be with family in Florida and having to flee a second hurricane.