I, for one, wasn't looking forward to starting my day with a slaughter. Which, really, just goes to show how much I've grown

Anya ,'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.


brenda m - Jan 22, 2025 8:26:20 am PST #4754 of 5922
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

We have degrees! For the first time in about three days, we are in the plus column.

I’ve spent those days meticulously tracking, where all the drafts are coming from in here and the answer is everywhere. But I re-taped the plastic on the glass (and also the pin prick shotgun holes in the picture window) so it’s better. I replaced the doors earlier this season so that helps too.

For once, I’m glad I don’t have a water bill since the taps have been running for three days straight.


DavidS - Jan 22, 2025 8:36:55 am PST #4755 of 5922
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

We're all packed up (except the computer bag) and ready to go!

Everything [knock wood] seems to be in order.

dcp, we're flying out on Japan Airlines at 12:55pm PST, JL1. Headed to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

Emmett's driving us and Matilda's beau is also seeing us off.

I was able to secure our seats and boarding pass last night, so we just need to check in Matilda's oversize bag and pick up the money I reserved at the currency exchange.


Gudanov - Jan 22, 2025 8:37:53 am PST #4756 of 5922
Coding and Sleeping

Our furnace had some issues just in time for the subzero plunge, but fortunately the house didn't lose heat very quickly and we never got really cold.


Steph L. - Jan 22, 2025 8:43:23 am PST #4757 of 5922
I look more rad than Lutheranism

We're all packed up (except the computer bag) and ready to go!

So excited for you and Matilda!


msbelle - Jan 22, 2025 8:55:08 am PST #4758 of 5922
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Bon Voyage!


meara - Jan 22, 2025 9:17:15 am PST #4759 of 5922

Enjoy, Hec!!

Brenda why do you not have a water bill?

It is cold here too but only just below freezing (which is still cold for her but not for other places)—it’s been weird to see frost on the grass!


meara - Jan 22, 2025 9:17:57 am PST #4760 of 5922

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Steph L. - Jan 22, 2025 9:20:26 am PST #4761 of 5922
I look more rad than Lutheranism

It's 12 degrees here and I have to go to therapy at 1. I will be wearing many many layers. I'm probably going to look like a pile of laundry.


JenP - Jan 22, 2025 9:21:08 am PST #4762 of 5922

Sending good vibes Mr. flea's way. This is all so gut-wrenching.

So excited for you both, David! Bon voyage!

Stay warm, Gud. Sounds like it's fixed?

Yay for degrees, brenda!


Emily - Jan 22, 2025 9:42:06 am PST #4763 of 5922
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

Consuela, I'm so sorry. I honestly don't understand how we got here. (Today I came up with a theory about leaded gasoline, but it's not much comfort.) I don't know what I could possibly offer, but let me know if I can do anything from far away.

Working for a state university makes me a little nervous, I tell you what.

I got a little into it there and depressed myself, so I deleted most of it and pulled myself back out. Anyone have a suggestion for a small action for good today?