Heck yes on the getting together. I’m planning to come in on Friday sometime during the day and leave Sunday afternoon or evening.
The bulk of the crossword thing is Saturday daytime and Sunday morning.
Giles! I accidentally killed Spike. That's okay, right?
Buffy ,'Never Leave Me'
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 - Jan 08, 2026 8:14:46 pm PST #11019 of 11634
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
brenda m - Jan 08, 2026 8:15:22 pm PST #11020 of 11634
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
It’s moving to Philadelphia next year apparently, which I expect is related to the sellouts.
-t - Jan 08, 2026 9:46:13 pm PST #11021 of 11634
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That is extremely cool, brenda! You’re only, like, a day late for Russian Xmas with the cards. Russian Boxing Day. That sounds like Rocky, um, I wanna say V?
I thought I could wait to talk to my mom in person this evening about whether she wanted to go to the tournament, but no. Might still make the trip. Too tired to think about it any more today….
JenP - Jan 08, 2026 9:57:21 pm PST #11022 of 11634
It’s moving to Philadelphia next year apparently, which I expect is related to the sellouts.
So psyched for this, geographically, and, also, bigger venue where they won't have to divide up into several rooms. And more guest rooms!
Might still make the trip
Insert Mr. Burns' "Egggsellent," here.
-t - Jan 09, 2026 6:34:53 am PST #11023 of 11634
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
So, apparently, when I am trying to think of bears with z’s in the name, I will come up with Fozzy before Grizzly
JenP - Jan 09, 2026 6:42:54 am PST #11024 of 11634
I think that's fair.
Jessica - Jan 09, 2026 7:09:45 am PST #11025 of 11634
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The crossword tournament reopened the waitlist this morning if folks still want to try for a spot!
DavidS - Jan 10, 2026 11:20:59 am PST #11026 of 11634
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Good morning (barely), and happy Saturday!
I hope everybody has slept in and had a warm concoction and a tasty foodstuff.
I have a noon appointment and then, since I will be out in the car, shall proceed to run through a handful of Car Enhanced Errands. (Most of my regular shopping is just on foot.)
erikaj - Jan 10, 2026 11:30:38 am PST #11027 of 11634
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Well, I haven't eaten yet--maybe it's time to think about it. Browsed Netflix a little, found some entertaining things but nothing to write home about.
Hil R. - Jan 10, 2026 1:29:11 pm PST #11028 of 11634
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I've been working on prepping stuff for the new semester. Falling behind schedule, as usual.