Everybody dies, Tracey. Someone's carrying a bullet for you right now, doesn't even know it. The trick is to die of old age before it finds you.

Mal ,'The Message'


Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Lee - Nov 21, 2010 7:09:06 am PST #6590 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Happy Birthday Sparky!


DavidS - Nov 21, 2010 7:11:22 am PST #6591 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Hey Cash, the only other spectator for the krav test last night was a young woman named Sara, whose friend was testing.

We chatted for a while, and she mentioned that used to do Kung Fu and have all the bruises up and down her arms.

I mentioned that Emmett had just given me his mouth guard because it was bugging him and I hoped he didn't get his front teeth knocked out.

She said, "I had my front two teeth knocked out. Actually, I just got implants this year."

Me: "How'd you do that?"

Sara: "Roller Derby."


DavidS - Nov 21, 2010 7:11:38 am PST #6592 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Happy birthday, Sparky! I hope it's festive.


JenP - Nov 21, 2010 7:12:58 am PST #6593 of 30001

Sorting All The Things is kind of exciting, conceptually, to me. Or, yeah, no, I guess it's really Having All The Things Sorted that would bring the joy.


JenP - Nov 21, 2010 7:13:47 am PST #6594 of 30001

Happy Birthday, Sparky!!


Sue - Nov 21, 2010 7:19:21 am PST #6595 of 30001
hip deep in pie

Happy Birthday Sparky!

I'm having buyers remorse about the Mixer. I may return it. I can't quite justify the money and more importantly I have no space for it!


§ ita § - Nov 21, 2010 7:30:26 am PST #6596 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

They let Emmett test without the mouthguard? I don't think we'd have let an adult do that. Really certainly not a kid.

Jen, the ER visit was quick and pretty efficient. I was worried because the doctor's bedside manner was appalling (her tone of voice screamed "checklist") but apparently she didn't care enough to question my file, so that was straightforward. The nurse had a bit of a qualm about giving me my meds the most effective way, but chose an only slightly less effective way and was very nice (except for the "You're single, right? You're always alone here..." comment) so I forgave him that.


Cashmere - Nov 21, 2010 7:34:17 am PST #6597 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Me: "How'd you do that?"

Sara: "Roller Derby."

Yikes! This is why I bought a Shock Doctor mouthguard.


JenP - Nov 21, 2010 7:44:06 am PST #6598 of 30001

Glad they handled things more or less efficiently, ita, though, more grace next time, people. Or something.


§ ita § - Nov 21, 2010 7:53:27 am PST #6599 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Shock Doctor's warranty was also my protection of choice. Never mind losing teeth--just the split lip factor alone.

Thanks, Jen.