Xander: Am I right, Giles? Giles: I'm almost certain you're not. Though, to be fair, I haven't been listening.

'Sleeper'


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. - Oct 15, 2024 5:53:57 am PDT #2948 of 4139
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

The NY Mets vibes here in the city are the only thing keeping me functional this October.

I don't totally know what's happening in that video, but I know I like it.


Tom Scola - Oct 15, 2024 6:03:14 am PDT #2949 of 4139
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

In the early part of the season, the Mets were terrible: 17½ games out of first place. On June 12, Grimace threw out the first pitch for their game, and since then, they had the best record in baseball. And now they’re in the NLCS.


Tom Scola - Oct 15, 2024 6:14:20 am PDT #2950 of 4139
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Of course, Eric Adams is doing everything he can to kill the vibes, fuck that guy.


askye - Oct 15, 2024 6:18:56 am PDT #2951 of 4139
Thrive to spite them

Grimace is awesome. I read that a recent Final Jeopardy clue was confusing to some...the Answer was something about a mascot and a company that tweeted shit shakes (I can't remember the exact phrasing) and the question is Who is Grimace? Which apparently confounded some people but I knew because I had read articles about Grimace shakes. I guess it was considered too online and therefore confusing.

Too bad Grimace can't come to FSU and work some magic on the team.

I have an onerous task to do today that I don't want to but can't put off any longer. I also want to sleep all day again but that kept me up last night. So my goals for today is Onerous Task and No Naps..

My only vacation time this year is Oct 26-29. Not long at all but I am saving my PTO to go to Florida in the spring. Or fall but not sure I can wait until the Fall. I really really miss the insane amount of PTO Belk provided (between PT0 and personal days it came out to 5 weeks)..


Gudanov - Oct 15, 2024 6:46:45 am PDT #2952 of 4139
Coding and Sleeping

My furnace, which controls heat AND hot water, won't turn on.
Does it not turn on at all, or does it start up and immediately stop?


Steph L. - Oct 15, 2024 7:32:20 am PDT #2953 of 4139
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

In the early part of the season, the Mets were terrible: 17½ games out of first place. On June 12, Grimace threw out the first pitch for their game, and since then, they had the best record in baseball. And now they’re in the NLCS.

Okay, that's awesome. The power of Grimace! (Maybe he could visit the Bengals next.)


Theodosia - Oct 15, 2024 1:52:11 pm PDT #2954 of 4139
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Not turn on at all, Gud. When I turn it back on (or hit the reset button) it tries to cycle on and shuts off.

I didn't want to call the plumber I used before, since I had to hold off on paying off the bill a month late until I had money out of my retirement account (long story). So I'm going to have to throw myself on their mercy and see if they agree to come look at it.


Gudanov - Oct 15, 2024 2:56:54 pm PDT #2955 of 4139
Coding and Sleeping

Hmm... trying to cycle on and shutting off sounds like it could maybe indicate a dirty flame sensor (if this is a gas furnace that is). This video has a bit on how to clean it if you want to give it a try. I've had to do it a couple times to get a furnace working again. [link]

It is surprisingly easy to do.


Theodosia - Oct 15, 2024 7:02:17 pm PDT #2956 of 4139
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

That's fairly straightforward looking -- I'm just terrified that I might not be able to put the part back in, or else grab the wrong part.

At any rate, the plumbing company scheduler doesn't seem to have known of my Bad Reputation, and has a guy coming tomorrow between 7 and 8.


Laura - Oct 16, 2024 4:25:25 am PDT #2957 of 4139
Our wings are not tired.

Sending warmth~ma your way, Theodosia.