She's terse. I can be terse. Once in flight school, I was laconic.

Wash ,'War Stories'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

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


bon bon - Feb 25, 2012 5:49:13 pm PST #23731 of 30001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

Sarameg, the Tom Bihn Aeronaut is highly recommended by light travel fetishists. I recommend onebag.com or [link]

Bob and I used an Aeronaut each as our sole bag during 3 weeks in Thailand, for what it's worth. It's expensive, though, and the extra strap is also a must. [link]


DavidS - Feb 25, 2012 5:57:26 pm PST #23732 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I think that's the right version. Anyway, insent to ita and Jilli.


sarameg - Feb 25, 2012 6:00:26 pm PST #23733 of 30001

That's about the size of my old duffly thing. Which wasn't that much! Drives me nuts I can't find its kind anymore. It was the standard carryon in, oh, 1990? 1985? Held SO MUCH, yet compact.


Kat - Feb 25, 2012 6:05:46 pm PST #23734 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

So this is a slightly out of focus picture of the tangerine lantern. [link] Super fun!


meara - Feb 25, 2012 6:07:21 pm PST #23735 of 30001

I, too, have heard the love of Tom Bihn--and since they're in Seattle I've contemplated going over to their factory and checking it out (they're open one or two days a week)


§ ita § - Feb 25, 2012 6:08:24 pm PST #23736 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Thanks, Hec!


Zenkitty - Feb 25, 2012 6:23:47 pm PST #23737 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I used to use GABA when I was stressed out at work. As did a friend of mine. I can't believe I forgot about it. I ought to get some more. It wasn't Xanax-levels of relaxation, but you know... sometimes a little relaxation is enough.


Atropa - Feb 25, 2012 6:42:12 pm PST #23738 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Hec, thank you!

I am suddenly in a meh mood for no reason. Friends were over earlier today, I've got a bunch of great stuff together to make Bags Of Mystery! for the upcoming Time Travelers' Rummage sale, and there is possibly going to be an interview loop next week for a full-time job. But no, I am meh. Not cool, brain chemicals, not cool.


DavidS - Feb 25, 2012 6:43:02 pm PST #23739 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Thanks, Hec!

De nada.


Burrell - Feb 25, 2012 7:18:30 pm PST #23740 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

It wasn't Xanax-levels of relaxation, but you know... sometimes a little relaxation is enough.

That's good to know, Zen. I think I'll try it.