We had a blast. And planning a return trip next year. Jesse was on fire!
Gunn: The final score can't be rigged. I don't care how many players you grease, that last shot always comes up a question mark. But here's the thing. You never know when you're taking it. It could be when you're duking it out with the Legion of Doom, or just crossing the street deciding where to have brunch. So you just treat it like it was up to you—the world in balance—'cause you never know when it is.
'Underneath'
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 - Apr 06, 2025 11:11:06 am PDT #6608 of 10733
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
JenP - Apr 06, 2025 11:18:03 am PDT #6609 of 10733
Happy, Happy Birthday, Amy!
And Alex, wow -- happy 21st!
The tournament is over, and, you guys, SO much fun. And I say this having ranked WAY near the bottom. (Setting a baseline!) My compatriots on the other hand -- 👌. Impressive.
I will be lobbying for anyone who even has an inkling they might go next year to just say, "Yes!" Fun event, but low-key as far as competitions go, very friendly crossword nerds, really good restaurants literally across the street from the hotel, Buffistas, some of their cool friends... I'm just saying.
JenP - Apr 06, 2025 11:26:21 am PDT #6610 of 10733
We had a blast. And planning a return trip next year. Jesse was on fire!
She was! And you were not without some sparky heat yourself, friend...
-t - Apr 06, 2025 12:00:50 pm PDT #6611 of 10733
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
We had a blast. And planning a return trip next year. Jesse was on fire!
WOOHOO! You make a good case, JenP
Happy 21st to Alex!
JenP - Apr 06, 2025 2:06:52 pm PDT #6612 of 10733
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Jesse - Apr 06, 2025 6:52:06 pm PDT #6613 of 10733
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
It was so good to see everyone in and around the crosswords!! And I was on fire, if I do say so myself, ha. In the top third!!
Laura - Apr 07, 2025 5:54:53 am PDT #6614 of 10733
Our wings are not tired.
That's awesome, Jesse! Exceeded your expectations!
-t - Apr 07, 2025 7:05:21 am PDT #6615 of 10733
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Woo, Jesse!
sj - Apr 07, 2025 8:16:48 am PDT #6616 of 10733
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Skipping a bunch because I’m exhausted and anxious this morning. Hugs and ~ma to all who need it.
I’m dealing with something currently that I originally talked to JZ about before she got sick, and oh I’d give anything to be able to talk to her right now.
DavidS - Apr 07, 2025 8:17:33 am PDT #6617 of 10733
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So happy about the Crossword F2F!
I expect Mah Jong and Shuffleboard and Knee Rehab F2Fs in our future.
I have a 9am Pilates class this morning. That's almost like going to work on a Monday, but I'm up and ready. One of three appointments I've got on my calendar today, all devoted to self-improvement in one way or the other.
All the home renovations I thought I'd be doing with JZ are now investments of time and money into renovating myself.