Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.

'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'


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.


askye - Jan 31, 2026 12:56:15 pm PST #11383 of 11601
Thrive to spite them

I have done something to my right leg. It feels ok for the most part but when I bend or straighten my knee I get along the back and kind of side of my calf and behind my knee and it feels like it's going to lock up. And then when I put weight on it after that it hurts down my calf the front and back . And also the pain goes up the outside/front of my thigh

It's weird it just started happening yesterday. I tried a muscle relaxer and that helped a little. I also have put ice on it and I tried heat. Because last night all I could think of was heat. I don't remember stepping weird. I'm hoping the roads are bad tomorrow I can rest it more. I'm going to call the doctor on Mon if it's still bothering me Or I might try a telehealth appointment, I can do those free as part of my medical benefits. Although I'm not sure this is the best type of thing for telehealth


askye - Jan 31, 2026 1:42:11 pm PST #11384 of 11601
Thrive to spite them

Also the City to Greenville is on FB basically begging people to stay off the roads things are so bad. At one point there were 8 accidents in about 45 mins. People think it's not ice so they can drive.

The latest post came after police were at the scene of an accident and a car driving on the road lost control and started spinning towards them and the other accident. Luckily the car stopped and no one was hurt.

A small town near here said their police weren't going to be responding to single car accidents with no injuries and to fill out a form. Due to the number of accidents and the horrible weather. The wind and snow were creating almost white out conditions in some places earlier.

Also they can't plow roads that fast. I'm leaning towards not going to work tomorrow or waiting and going later because I don't think the roads will be safe enough in the morning


Cass - Jan 31, 2026 4:11:35 pm PST #11385 of 11601
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

(For some reason, most of my massive mental lists are devoted to who is allergic to what. I'd rather what people love stick in my brain than what will kill them if they eat it.)

I feel like I ought apologize for every Gordito's order I've eaten with you. I had Benedryl on hand??


P.M. Marc - Jan 31, 2026 7:51:12 pm PST #11386 of 11601
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

I feel like I ought apologize for every Gordito's order I've eaten with you. I had Benedryl on hand??

Nah, it's all good! You're gonna avocado! I don't have to make sure we go somewhere with avocado-free food!


Jessica - Feb 01, 2026 7:03:37 am PST #11387 of 11601
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

(For some reason, most of my massive mental lists are devoted to who is allergic to what. I'd rather what people love stick in my brain than what will kill them if they eat it.)

As a community it's good we have both of you!


msbelle - Feb 01, 2026 8:36:31 am PST #11388 of 11601
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Could use some of that patented board good thoughts/vibes/stuff. My mom is at the hospital having tests. In the night she was feeling nauseated and dizzy, generally off in a big way. Thought maybe a stroke or heart attack. EKG is fine. Cat scan is next. No signs of stroke are apparent.

I showed a call from my dad, but no msg left and completely missed that my brother had called, so I got a text that started “Still awaiting tests to be done. EKG was done to rule out heart attack & other indications of a stroke.” I did not react well. My body needs less adrenaline.


Laura - Feb 01, 2026 8:50:37 am PST #11389 of 11601
Our wings are not tired.

As a community it's good we have both of you!

Indeed

DH, along with his fellow colleagues are all alarmed by the latest from his school. The administration had to issue a statement that the school could not block ICE enforcement on school property. Understandably a large number of parents won’t let their children go to school now. It doesn’t matter if they are citizens or have other legal status. They won’t risk kids disappearing The level of fear and stress is crushing.


Jessica - Feb 01, 2026 8:50:55 am PST #11390 of 11601
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

No sign of stroke is good! Hoping you get continued good news.


Laura - Feb 01, 2026 8:52:44 am PST #11391 of 11601
Our wings are not tired.

Sending all the -ma msbelle. Both for your mom and calming vibes to you.


msbelle - Feb 01, 2026 11:35:50 am PST #11392 of 11601
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Tests look clear. They are having her stay overnight for observation.

I went out and broke up and threw chunks of ice. If my physical body is exhausted my brain has fewer weasels.