He doesn't travel well. He's like fine shrimp.

Anya ,'Touched'


Natter 74: Ready or Not  

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.


WindSparrow - Dec 20, 2015 8:51:12 am PST #11859 of 30003
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Parents of the board, I salute your courage!

Harvey sends his best purr-vibes to Wilson.

All you busy people are making me want to nap. I tripped at work yesterday, landing with all my weight on my right knee. I'm pretty sure bruising and soreness are the extent of my injuries. At this point in my life sometimes the fear that sort of thing inspires is bigger than the injury itself.

amyth, sending out the vibes for Terry's family.


Burrell - Dec 20, 2015 9:35:21 am PST #11860 of 30003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I think your 5K resolution is awesome, Kat. I am bad at resolutions as I always let myself down so I do better if i present them to myself as goals, not resolutions. But I should make a resolution to finish a full draft of my novel by the end of 2016 or I fear it will never get done.

We spent the morning at the park, between Tai Chi, tennis, and basketball (although only the boys played that last one). It was the right thing to do as we are all in a better space now. But now I need to buckle down and get some Xmas grocery shopping done so I am not blindsided by Thursday. And meanwhile DH needs to get some tools so he can get back to work on the house projects. And did I mention we are down to one car? We'll see how this one pans out.


meara - Dec 20, 2015 10:26:37 am PST #11861 of 30003

Love the monthly 5k resolution, it was such a good one for me! I think I did 11 races this year--didn't end up doing one in Feb or December, did two in November. But a friend asked me to do the New Year's Day resolution run with her, so on it goes!

I'm on my way to the airport...don't get to Indy until 1am, ugh.


Calli - Dec 20, 2015 12:18:18 pm PST #11862 of 30003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Congrats on fulfilling the 5k resolution, Kat!

Much recovery~ma to Terry's mom, amyth. How scary for him and his family.


meara - Dec 20, 2015 12:37:54 pm PST #11863 of 30003

Airport was way less crowded/crazy than I feared. And thankfully I have plenty of legroom, and was able to stow my bags. So far so good? Though the $30 credit for using Lyft that my roommate sent me didn't work.

Onward to Phoenix! And then to Indy...


Pix - Dec 20, 2015 12:46:53 pm PST #11864 of 30003
The status is NOT quo.

You can do it, amyth!

Kat, that's awesome. Good for you on the 5K resolution. And I love N's packing list.

Have fun in Indy, meara.

Burrell, would it help if I do a Rah Rah cheer for you? Rah rah! You can do it!

We have dropped all the pets off at their various vacation homes and cleared out the part of the house that will be missing this time next week. We will know more after the official report comes in tomorrow and T (landlady) talks with the bank and her home insurance agent. Cross fingers that she gets good news. And Wilson's MRI on Tuesday will determine if ND will be able to come to Florida with me or if he will stay here for Wilson's surgery and recovery.


SuziQ - Dec 20, 2015 1:33:26 pm PST #11865 of 30003
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

Crossing my fingers for good news among the mess, Pix.

K-Bug took me out to the Nutcracker today. She also gave me an early Christmas present of a fancy holiday outfit. We had a great time. Now we are home slounging.


Dana - Dec 20, 2015 1:46:44 pm PST #11866 of 30003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I don't know if there's a correct thread for this, but they've announced the casting for the Harry Potter play. They've cast a black woman as Hermione.

I am already wincing in anticipation of the hysteria that will result from this.


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 20, 2015 2:19:19 pm PST #11867 of 30003
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I wonder if even a single person who'll complain will have had prior plans to see it on the stage? I'm thinking live theatre probably isn't the friendliest place for racists...


meara - Dec 20, 2015 4:11:57 pm PST #11868 of 30003

Oh. Go them but yeah, shitstorm ahead.

Also: I realized what I forgot--coffee!! Usually I bring 4-6 pounds of coffee with me and its pet of my sister and BIL's present...and I totally forgot to go buy any!!!!