It's weird because whatever else happens, this class is still kind of "The One Where He Couldn't Handle The Truth"(and, in a sense, might have left money on the table, which, both things go against every instinct I've had, ever.) Again, about something I said, not involving one's mother and small appliances--will never understand.
Mighty fine shindig.
Mal ,'Shindig'
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.
erikaj - Feb 24, 2026 11:13:47 am PST #11695 of 11705
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
DavidS - Feb 24, 2026 11:20:34 am PST #11696 of 11705
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have cousins arriving this weekend, and it would be dandy if my place was clean, and yet.
I'm up for a round of Onerous Tasks Accountability if you want to play...
I need to:
Call Xfinity and have them reboot my WiFi.
Open all my tax mail and send off checks.
Clean the Guinea Pig cage.
If I do all three of those before Pilates I would rate a freakin' Gold Star.
-t - Feb 24, 2026 12:01:56 pm PST #11697 of 11705
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Huh, the two Carl's Jrs that were convenient to me have closed. I know they are one of the more evil fast food chains, but I went to one of those closed locations because the regular worker I always saw was so very nice supporting her having a job seemed like a good tradeoff. I hope she got transferred somewhere or got a better job. Other than cashing in my free rewards I have no incentive to go there anymore, especially as they are all out of my way to get to.
Trudy Booth - Feb 24, 2026 12:07:29 pm PST #11698 of 11705
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
So Barbetta is closing and its a place I always meant to go but never did. So I'm taking a shot at going. Wish me luck!
DavidS - Feb 24, 2026 12:33:17 pm PST #11699 of 11705
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have braved the Xfinity phone tree, and they can't fix it remotely. So now I have a tech visit planned for tomorrow.
But I did The Thing.
Task #1: completed. (Problem, still not resolved yet.)
Going to attempt cleaning the pig cage next.
That will require administering Second Coffee.
erikaj - Feb 24, 2026 12:36:42 pm PST #11700 of 11705
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Wow, fancy, Trudy. Go, you, trying to have a "Bear" moment, IRL. Good, Hec, cable company onerous should count twice.
-t - Feb 24, 2026 12:58:49 pm PST #11701 of 11705
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Good luck, Trudy! 120 years, pretty good! Piemonte, I think that's where the branch of my family but is Italian but the names sound Austrian is from. Anyway, looking at the menu I'm guessing narrowing down what eat will be a challenge
BTW, it is a pretty nice day at this end of the bay as well. No blue skies, but excellent views of the bridges across the straits, and poppies blooming which always looks extra nice on overcast days
DavidS - Feb 24, 2026 2:10:42 pm PST #11702 of 11705
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have done the pig cage!
And I have sorted my mail, and I will open it before I go to Pilates and then I will deal with the actionable items. (Mostly making payments and cashing checks.)
Steph L. - Feb 24, 2026 2:13:09 pm PST #11703 of 11705
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
David, for you: ⭐️
-t - Feb 24, 2026 2:24:03 pm PST #11704 of 11705
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Gold star onerousing!