Many happy returns, Vortex!
Jayne: That's a good idea. Good idea. Tell us where the stuff's at so I can shoot you. Mal: Point of interest? Offering to shoot us might not work so well as an incentive as you might imagine.
'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.
-t - May 17, 2024 8:31:10 am PDT #437 of 6540
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Laura - May 17, 2024 8:34:14 am PDT #438 of 6540
Our wings are not tired.
The Nilly calendar also records today as the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was a grand event.
DavidS - May 17, 2024 8:54:39 am PDT #439 of 6540
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The Nilly calendar also records today as the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was a grand event.
Rather momentous!
Today's fuckery: the caterer says the chair vendor doesn't have a form with my credit card information and they won't deliver tomorrow without it. Of course it's not an online form, but something I need to print out, fill out and scan. Which, since I don't have a printer, means I have to print it at FedEx, fill it out there and scan it there. That's a bullshit timesuck, chair vendors!
Gudanov - May 17, 2024 8:59:33 am PDT #440 of 6540
Coding and Sleeping
Happy Birthday, Vortex!
Gudanov - May 17, 2024 9:04:38 am PDT #441 of 6540
Coding and Sleeping
Just ordered a new belt and tensioner for my wife's car (preventative maintenance) and it was $120 which seems like a lot for some pretty basic parts. Still a lot less than getting it done at a shop or dealer though I suppose.
Going to have to take it to a dealer before too long though to change the CVT fluid. That job is beyond my abilities and I feel like I should go to a dealer to give the best chance that it's done right with no contamination. Been a long time since I've taken that car to a mechanic.
JenP - May 17, 2024 9:19:16 am PDT #442 of 6540
Geez, David, that sucks! What a pain.
Gud, I'm impressed. I can add oil, and I can change wiper fluid, and I'm pretty sure I can change a tire (though I'd likely call roadside assistance anyway), but that's about it for my car maintenance capabilities.
JenP - May 17, 2024 9:19:37 am PDT #443 of 6540
Oh!
And Happy Birthday, Vortex!
Vortex - May 17, 2024 9:27:14 am PDT #444 of 6540
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Thank you!
Gudanov - May 17, 2024 9:30:32 am PDT #445 of 6540
Coding and Sleeping
I've done oil changes, belt replacement, starter, power steering pump, battery, brake pads (disc only, not drums), blower motor, spark plugs, ignition coils, oxygen sensor, rear shocks, and installed a couple tow hitches. Shade tree mechanic sort of stuff.
DavidS - May 17, 2024 10:07:36 am PDT #446 of 6540
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Happy birthday, Vortex! Looking forward to seeing you!
I've done oil changes, belt replacement, starter, power steering pump, battery, brake pads (disc only, not drums), blower motor, spark plugs, ignition coils, oxygen sensor, rear shocks, and installed a couple tow hitches. Shade tree mechanic sort of stuff.
Productive! Be nice to yourself today!
EM is here. Matilda has been dragged groggily out of bed. Emmett is on the way. I have to run around and do shit all day.
So many tiny tasks!