msbelle, thank you, and if I had more advanced warning, I would have accepted your offer. But I already committed to showing up at work on Friday, and Amtrak is mostly sold out (and crazy expensive).
Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
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.
Tom Scola - Nov 25, 2024 6:23:02 am PST #3624 of 3634
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
msbelle - Nov 25, 2024 6:30:21 am PST #3625 of 3634
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Ok, well keep in mind for December. I’m thinking of a 25th snacks only type of thing and board games, maybe puzzles. We don’t really do presents and have no traditions anymore.
Gudanov - Nov 25, 2024 8:21:32 am PST #3626 of 3634
Coding and Sleeping
Sorry for all the stressful event, Cash.
This weekend I got my flu and covid vaccinations, did a load of laundry, did a bunch of vacuuming, replaced the front struts on our Honda Civic, went grocery shopping, and did the usual cooking. The vaccines made me run a fever most of the weekend so I got pretty tired out.
Not going anywhere for Thanksgiving but have a turkey breast now defrosting in the fridge. Planning to roast it on the grill. Plans for Christmas got scuttled as well. We're trying to buttress our savings with the prospect of broad tariffs, mass deportations, and big cuts in government spending looming. None of those are likely to be good for the economy.
I have my doubts about big cuts to government spending, that's always a lot easier to say than to do, but Trump seems pretty determined on the tariffs and deportations. Not that it still couldn't fizzle out, but I am concerned.
Laura - Nov 25, 2024 9:18:14 am PST #3627 of 3634
Our wings are not tired.
Hugs to those with stressful holidays.
Cashmere - Nov 25, 2024 9:38:27 am PST #3628 of 3634
Now tagless for your comfort.
I also love the (good) chaos of a loving community.
My friend runs an LGBTQ support non-profit nearby and I am researching starting one in our county for young adults, teens and families.
The only thing I think I can control is how much I try to protect and support vulnerable people in the coming years.
msbelle, I totally empathize with Mac. No weight-bearing is INSANELY annoying and boring and makes everything twice as hard to do. I have definitely gotten some humbling experience with mobility.
With cost cutting and worrying, We are focused on experience and safety and sanity. flea, good for you for keeping your boundaries.
msbelle - Nov 25, 2024 11:29:15 am PST #3629 of 3634
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
David, are you familiar with the Sandwiches of History YouTube channel?
Laura - Nov 25, 2024 12:16:07 pm PST #3630 of 3634
Our wings are not tired.
flea, good for you for keeping your boundaries
Yes! I was thinking that and it didn't make it to the keyboard.
erikaj - Nov 25, 2024 2:52:19 pm PST #3631 of 3634
Always Anti-fascist!
Sadly, I'm feeling like "screw Thanksgiving...Let's have Festivus instead." Not feeling blessed or thankful. So dumb that my mom, who doesn't Cook with a capital C is making a big dumb turkey for three people that eat together always. But she's happy that she learned how, so, there I'll be, faking it again.. still not as bad as sitting in a state meeting while some idiot who never heard of irony is all "so, Erika, tell me what you hate," and I think "This. Right here,"(Possibly you.) ETA: Yeah, Jen. Can relate.
JenP - Nov 25, 2024 3:14:53 pm PST #3632 of 3634
Yes! I was thinking that and it didn't make it to the keyboard.
Thirded.
erikaj - Nov 25, 2024 4:15:43 pm PST #3633 of 3634
Always Anti-fascist!
chex mix: another thing I hate about lack of power in life is that I always sound like some elderly Holden Caulfield pissed off about phonies...once you hit fifty? That doesn't seem cute.