I walk. I talk. I shop, I sneeze. I'm gonna be a fireman when the floods roll back. There's trees in the desert since you moved out. And I don't sleep on a bed of bones.

Buffy ,'Chosen'


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.


Steph L. - Jun 11, 2025 6:40:11 am PDT #7644 of 7677
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I hope we can make it happen. I should be in Ohio on the 24th. I'll have Skinner with me, so maybe a F2F at a dog park.

My schedule is generally super flexible, so I can almost certainly make it work. I can also meet you between here and Enon, or come up to Enon (we regularly drive an hour for a lot of family stuff, so that's no big deal). Whatever works best for you!


Laura - Jun 11, 2025 7:25:02 am PDT #7645 of 7677
Our wings are not tired.

It will happen. You'll like my sister, Mona; she's one of us! And of course, Skinner is very sociable.


lisah - Jun 11, 2025 7:25:19 am PDT #7646 of 7677
Punishingly Intricate

We were supposed to train up meet up with friends to see a Phillies game this afternoon and I’ve got a cold and am feeling crappy so Bob went without me and I’m feeling sorry for myself.


lisah - Jun 11, 2025 7:31:53 am PDT #7647 of 7677
Punishingly Intricate

I did get the Wordle in 2, though


Laura - Jun 11, 2025 7:33:56 am PDT #7648 of 7677
Our wings are not tired.

Gentle pats, lisah. I wish I could teleport you some of the soup I made last night.

DH had basketball, so I was on my own for dinner, which means I made funky Laura soup. Pumpkin, lentils, shredded coconut, a bunch of curry and garlic, and a bag of spinach. It came out so good! When Brendon got home he smelled it and it is mostly gone now. I think he only left a bit in the pan so he wouldn't have to wash it.


JenP - Jun 11, 2025 7:41:22 am PDT #7649 of 7677

Aw, lisah, that's a big bummer! I'm sorry you're feeling crappy and forlorn.


dcp - Jun 11, 2025 7:44:31 am PDT #7650 of 7677
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

...I’ve got a cold and am feeling crappy so Bob went without me and I’m feeling sorry for myself.

lisah, if it helps, I say you made the right decision.

One of my online prostate cancer support groups held a national meetup this weekend, at a retreat facility about thirty minutes drive away. I didn't sign up for the full three days, but I did go make a short visit on Saturday. Spent a couple hours outdoors talking and laughing and watching a group play a cornhole tournament. Shook a lot of hands. Actually got a little sunburn, to my surprise.

Now half a dozen of them report they have tested positive for Covid. Sigh. It will be another few days before I know whether I caught it too.


lisah - Jun 11, 2025 7:46:29 am PDT #7651 of 7677
Punishingly Intricate

I also would have been miserable sitting in the sun for hours.

That soup sounds delicious, Laura!!! Right up my alley.


lisah - Jun 11, 2025 7:47:32 am PDT #7652 of 7677
Punishingly Intricate

Hope you dodged the virus, dcp, and that everyone who got it has mild cases


Laura - Jun 11, 2025 8:00:27 am PDT #7653 of 7677
Our wings are not tired.

Oh yuck, dcp! Socialization should not have that price. I hope you remain negative.