We use the latest in scientific technology and state-of-the-art weaponry and you, if I understand correctly, poke them with a sharp stick.

Dr. Walsh ,'Potential'


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 - Jul 29, 2025 12:49:40 pm PDT #8510 of 9193
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I'm trying figure out how to pay her tuition directly out of her 529 account.

You would think that would be super easy since that is what those things are for, but it would not surprise me to learn that it is not

Bummer about the balconies, but I'm sure you'll come up with something good to replace them eventually


DavidS - Jul 29, 2025 2:29:06 pm PDT #8511 of 9193
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

You would think that would be super easy since that is what those things are for, but it would not surprise me to learn that it is not

I did find it eventually, and they did answer my question by email.

But it was on their online brochure not through their main website or in their payment information forms.

Poor design! But I think they use an outside vendor to process the payments.


aurelia - Jul 29, 2025 6:11:58 pm PDT #8512 of 9193
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I hope your stepdad has a smooth recovery, sj.

I got my car back! For those playing along, it went into the shop on June 27th.


DebetEsse - Jul 29, 2025 6:50:36 pm PDT #8513 of 9193
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Lest anyone worry, I am at sufficient elevation to be well out of the tsunami danger zone


msbelle - Jul 29, 2025 7:09:59 pm PDT #8514 of 9193
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I hope everyone stays safe from tsunami and if anything is destroyed it is mark zuckerberg’s land.


Calli - Jul 29, 2025 7:29:23 pm PDT #8515 of 9193
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Goodness. Tsunami~ma for the west coasters.


aurelia - Jul 29, 2025 8:29:11 pm PDT #8516 of 9193
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

8.8! I hope everyone finds high ground.


-t - Jul 29, 2025 10:51:12 pm PDT #8517 of 9193
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Thanks, Debet!


Dana - Jul 30, 2025 7:21:09 am PDT #8518 of 9193
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

People don't read. I have been a tech writer for 25+ years, and I know that. People don't read.

I just thought when I said "DON'T SEND THIS TO THE CLIENT YET," that my coworkers might read it.


brenda m - Jul 30, 2025 7:28:12 am PDT #8519 of 9193
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

Glad to hear from Debet!