You were very nearly devoured by a giant demon snake. The words 'let that be a lesson' are a tad redundant at this juncture.

Giles ,'Selfless'


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.


DavidS - Jun 24, 2025 1:00:32 pm PDT #7942 of 7958
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Oh, Epic! It's so hard when you've taxed your body beyond its parameters and you didn't know it because somebody moved the parameters.

Everybody's tired at the end of the trip but you can usually heft your suitcase into your house without going ass over teakettle into a Cyprus bush.

I'm glad you weren't alone, and I'm glad it was more indignity than injury.

But that's a suck way to finish off a lovely trip!


Laura - Jun 24, 2025 1:04:52 pm PDT #7943 of 7958
Our wings are not tired.

But I Just Couldn't Get to My Feet.

Oh, you must be so frustrated. I'm sorry the body is so dang uncooperative.


meara - Jun 24, 2025 1:06:50 pm PDT #7944 of 7958

Def hoping Brenda’s keys have gotten there already and she is on the way!!

Epic that sucks a lot! I’m so sorry. I’m glad you didn’t hurt yourself further though—I was afraid that story was going to end with “and so I broke a bone”!


JenP - Jun 24, 2025 1:09:29 pm PDT #7945 of 7958

Oh, Epic, that sucks -- I'm sorry you had to deal with all of that. I'm glad your neighbors were able to help. Be kind to yourself as you heal up.

Hope the keys get there in time to make dinner, Brenda!

Quiet and hot day here. Yep. That's all I've got.

I hope you get better quickly, msbelle.


EpicTangent - Jun 24, 2025 1:10:54 pm PDT #7946 of 7958
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

I was afraid that story was going to end with “and so I broke a bone”!

You're right - silver lining! Other than a tiny aforementioned break to the skin of my elbow, still fully intact! (Or at least as intact as I was at the start of the trip!)


askye - Jun 24, 2025 1:13:14 pm PDT #7947 of 7958
Thrive to spite them

Oh Epic I'm glad you are ok but that sounds so frustrating.

Endoscopy is over. The Dr took some biopsies and said he thinks I have silent reflux and if he mentioned anything else I don't remember and M doesn't. If I have to do any other procedure where I have to go under anesthesia I'm going to ask if I can record what they tell me after because M gets focused on me and he gets anxious so he just doesn't remember. I think the Dr mentioned Barrett's esophagus but I'm not sure. It will take a week to get the results. In the mean time he prescribed a different type of antacid than I was taking before . And I have a follow appointment in a month


Dana - Jun 24, 2025 1:16:41 pm PDT #7948 of 7958
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

That's so frustrating, Epic.


-t - Jun 24, 2025 2:36:33 pm PDT #7949 of 7958
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, Epic, that's rough. Bodies springing surprises like that, no fun.


erikaj - Jun 24, 2025 4:19:18 pm PDT #7950 of 7958
Always Anti-fascist!

seconded.


-t - Jun 24, 2025 4:34:06 pm PDT #7951 of 7958
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Def hoping Brenda’s keys have gotten there already and she is on the way!!

Yes!