Edit: clothed post. Removed my choir robe, left my dress on.
Got home from church to discover that my darling dog had gotten up on the table and eaten half of the makowiec.
I thought, "Well, I hadn't glazed it yet; a solid drizzle of royal icing will hide some of the damage."
But there is no powdered sugar in the house.
But I *do* have a box of shelf-stable heavy whipping cream.
So I will whip the @#$% out of it and then pipe it on top in rosettes.
The dog is lucky I love him so much.
Poppy seeds aren't bad for dogs, are they?
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Orthos and I are back from Hokkaido!
Orthos and I are back from Hokkaido!
Was it beautiful and snowy?
Did you see monkeys?
Edit: clothed post. Removed my choir robe, left my dress on.
Got home from church to discover that my darling dog had gotten up on the table and eaten half of the makowiec.
I thought, "Well, I hadn't glazed it yet; a solid drizzle of royal icing will hide some of the damage."
But there is no powdered sugar in the house.
But I *do* have a box of shelf-stable heavy whipping cream.
So I will whip the @#$% out of it and then pipe it on top in rosettes.
The dog is lucky I love him so much.
Poppy seeds aren't bad for dogs, are they?
Uhhh... It actually is potentially toxic for dogs. Better keep an eye on the bastard lovable rogue.
...But I *do* have a box of shelf-stable heavy whipping cream...
Where where where? I've been trying to get GothBard an emergency supply of shelf-stable half-and-half but in spite of all the local stores claiming they have "mini moos", not a single one actually carries them.
Trader Joe's. It's a one cup pale blue box--like a juice box sans straw--in the baking aisle.
Disclaimer: I had stored it in the pantry because I neglected to read the fine print that read "refrigerate 8 hours before whipping".
...But I *do* have a box of shelf-stable heavy whipping cream...Where where where? I've been trying to get GothBard an emergency supply of shelf-stable half-and-half but in spite of all the local stores claiming they have "mini moos", not a single one actually carries them.
I would think Smart and Final should, since they do small restaurant supply. No?
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Uhhh... It actually is potentially toxic for dogs. Better keep an eye on theEdit: clothed post. Removed my choir robe, left my dress on.
Got home from church to discover that my darling dog had gotten up on the table and eaten half of the makowiec.
I thought, "Well, I hadn't glazed it yet; a solid drizzle of royal icing will hide some of the damage."
But there is no powdered sugar in the house.
But I *do* have a box of shelf-stable heavy whipping cream.
So I will whip the @#$% out of it and then pipe it on top in rosettes.
The dog is lucky I love him so much.
Poppy seeds aren't bad for dogs, are they?bastardlovable rogue.
Looked up symptomology.
It's been 7 or 8 hours, and he has no obvious signs of opiate toxicity.When we set a slice out for Santa, he smelled it and came running with his tail stub wagging. So I'm guessing he's okay.
Now I'm staying up late to finish sewing the little thief's Christmas stocking.
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Merry Christmas!
Apparently the massive storm front that was supposed to hit us decided to go to Disneyland, so last night's "storm" was downright disappointing; there's nothing quite as pleasant as sitting in the living room watching TV with the family while a storm batters against the windows outside and you're all safe and warm.
So we had all 8 of us in the living room (4 hoomans, 4 kitties) eating Costco make-your-own tacos and finishing the One Piece CP9 arc and it was all incredibly pleasant. But the slight pattering of rain against the window and the occasional wind gust just didn't cut it as a "storm".
Sounds like SoCal got hammered, though.
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Merry Christmas!
The children woke us with the news that the tree had fallen over sometime during the night, and miraculously, not a single ornament broke!
Hermione and Teensy Valeros are being sweet and kind to each other, and everyone is sitting around the living room, quietly reading their new books.
Bliss.
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Merry Christmas!
The children woke us with the news that the tree had fallen over sometime during the night, and miraculously, not a single ornament broke!
Hermione and Teensy Valeros are being sweet and kind to each other, and everyone is sitting around the living room, quietly reading their new books.
Bliss.
That's the sort of behavior where I start wondering when the police officers are going to show up at the door.
Holidays!
Orthos and I are back from Hokkaido!
WOOOOOOOOOO
So, what did you get me, your close, personal, Japan loving friend?
Edit: clothed post. Removed my choir robe, left my dress on.
But....its Christmas...
Merry Christmas!
The children woke us with the news that the tree had fallen over sometime during the night, and miraculously, not a single ornament broke!
Hermione and Teensy Valeros are being sweet and kind to each other, and everyone is sitting around the living room, quietly reading their new books.
Bliss.
awwwwwwww
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE
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Merry Christmas!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE
Impus Minor managed to find an 11-second explanation of the entire U.S. tax code.
Happy Pre-Boxing Day to all!
We just watched 'Dungeons and Dragons III: The Book of Vile Darkness'
O dear.
Happy Pre-Boxing Day to all!
We just watched 'Dungeons and Dragons III: The Book of Vile Darkness'
O dear.
wasnt that one sorta kinda okay?
Which one of us did this?
Not me. I have like one local fisherman I buy from when I'm visiting my family.
Sigh.*Next* year is a lobster roll Christmas.
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Hope everyone had a good Christmas (if you celebrate). So, pro tip, if you ever play Uno No Mercy, do not ignore the "if you ever get over 25 cards in your hand you are out" rule. We played a 2 hour hand of Uno tonight. Everyone was thoroughly sick of the game by the end. At one point somebody had nearly half the deck in their hand.
Which one of us did this?I don't know if any of us it that shellfish.
lose 50 experience
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wasnt that one sorta kinda okay?Happy Pre-Boxing Day to all!
We just watched 'Dungeons and Dragons III: The Book of Vile Darkness'
O dear.
yes! absolutely best review of the movie
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Orthos and I are back from Hokkaido!Was it beautiful and snowy?
It was! And the park and Christmas market were gorgeous.
It rained the first day and the last day we were there, but snowed every other day at least some of the day. Temperature was consistently in the 5 to -10 range Celcius (~40 to 15 F) the whole time, mostly on the lower end.
The one thing we wanted to do that we missed out on was the snowmobile trip, because we didn't have enough cash on-hand at that moment. We got to see the rest of the tour fine, including Jigokudani and a farm with some really nice ice cream (yes, in snowy winter), as well as an aquarium trip, the Pokemon Center, and a lot of other fun stuff.
Did you see monkeys?
No monkeys, and at the one stop where we had the option to see bears (or as the guide kept mispronouncing it, beers) we elected to get lunch instead because it was 2:30 in the afternoon and we were hungry. The only animal displays we saw were in the aforementioned aquarium. Which is a win for me because I got to see my favorite animal, which happens to be stingrays (In this case specifically a Xingu River Ray aka "Polkadot Stingray"), and get a plush of one.
WOOOOOOOOOO
So, what did you get me, your close, personal, Japan loving friend?
Alas, international shipping is expensive, so we only sent some small gifts to family (specifically, Scint's parents and my aunt and uncle in Chicago who are my equal black sheep in our mutual familial relationships). We specifically limited our budget to keep our own purchases down and essentially only got what we could afford on that and could fit in our suitcases.
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Which one of us did this?I don't know if any of us it that shellfish.
I've never pinched anything like that, I swear.
wasnt that one sorta kinda okay?Happy Pre-Boxing Day to all!
We just watched 'Dungeons and Dragons III: The Book of Vile Darkness'
O dear.
Depends how much you like Himbo Anti-Paladins and assassins who look like Rob Halford, without his restrained taste in spiky leatherwear.
Eggburt. Weirdest piece of local Kitsch on the planet
Cornell university had some USDA grant back in the 70s to promote eggs with a talking anachronistic its a small world esque egg. (I would like to say it makes sense in context but I don't have a bluff score) after the promotion a local farm/farm supply farm scooped it up for their christmas on the farm event and now its part of the local holiday tradition tour.
I'm not above visiting myself but definitely less awkward taking a nephew or neice along.
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You’ve got to be yolking.
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It does seem a little ova the top...
Orthos and I are back from Hokkaido!Was it beautiful and snowy?It was! And the park and Christmas market were gorgeous.
It rained the first day and the last day we were there, but snowed every other day at least some of the day. Temperature was consistently in the 5 to -10 range Celcius (~40 to 15 F) the whole time, mostly on the lower end.
The one thing we wanted to do that we missed out on was the snowmobile trip, because we didn't have enough cash on-hand at that moment. We got to see the rest of the tour fine, including Jigokudani and a farm with some really nice ice cream (yes, in snowy winter), as well as an aquarium trip, the Pokemon Center, and a lot of other fun stuff.
Did you see monkeys?No monkeys, and at the one stop where we had the option to see bears (or as the guide kept mispronouncing it, beers) we elected to get lunch instead because it was 2:30 in the afternoon and we were hungry. The only animal displays we saw were in the aforementioned aquarium. Which is a win for me because I got to see my favorite animal, which happens to be stingrays (In this case specifically a Xingu River Ray aka "Polkadot Stingray"), and get a plush of one.
Alas, international shipping is expensive, so we only sent some small gifts to family (specifically, Scint's parents and my aunt and uncle in Chicago who are my equal black sheep in our mutual familial relationships). We specifically limited our budget to keep our own purchases down and essentially only got what we could afford on that and could fit in our suitcases.WOOOOOOOOOO
So, what did you get me, your close, personal, Japan loving friend?
understandable, family comes first. Please allow room in your luggage for my clearly expensive Japanese gifts next time.
It does seem a little ova the top...
Laying it on a bit thick, I agree.
It does seem a little ova the top...Laying it on a bit thick, I agree.
Normally I'd be more hardboiled about my replies, but omelet this one slide.
This conversation has gone eggstremely wrong.
This conversation has gone eggstremely wrong.
So you've had un oeuf?
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understandable, family comes first. Please allow room in your luggage for my clearly expensive Japanese gifts next time.Orthos and I are back from Hokkaido!Was it beautiful and snowy?It was! And the park and Christmas market were gorgeous.
It rained the first day and the last day we were there, but snowed every other day at least some of the day. Temperature was consistently in the 5 to -10 range Celcius (~40 to 15 F) the whole time, mostly on the lower end.
The one thing we wanted to do that we missed out on was the snowmobile trip, because we didn't have enough cash on-hand at that moment. We got to see the rest of the tour fine, including Jigokudani and a farm with some really nice ice cream (yes, in snowy winter), as well as an aquarium trip, the Pokemon Center, and a lot of other fun stuff.
Did you see monkeys?No monkeys, and at the one stop where we had the option to see bears (or as the guide kept mispronouncing it, beers) we elected to get lunch instead because it was 2:30 in the afternoon and we were hungry. The only animal displays we saw were in the aforementioned aquarium. Which is a win for me because I got to see my favorite animal, which happens to be stingrays (In this case specifically a Xingu River Ray aka "Polkadot Stingray"), and get a plush of one.
Alas, international shipping is expensive, so we only sent some small gifts to family (specifically, Scint's parents and my aunt and uncle in Chicago who are my equal black sheep in our mutual familial relationships). We specifically limited our budget to keep our own purchases down and essentially only got what we could afford on that and could fit in our suitcases.WOOOOOOOOOO
So, what did you get me, your close, personal, Japan loving friend?
We're not sure if there will be a next time. There's a whole lot of world out there we've never had the chance to see, so repeat trips mean missing out on a first exposure to somewhere else.
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Yep. Summer vacation has already been planned to New Zealand, and we have a long list of other places we'd love to visit that we're considering just putting on a spinning wheel to decide.
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Wheel of Morality Vacationy, turn turn turn, tell us the lesson location we should learn yearn....
Yep. Summer vacation has already been planned to New Zealand, and we have a long list of other places we'd love to visit that we're considering just putting on a spinning wheel to decide.
I've heard that the US is a good place to visit. Or, used to be, at least.
Yep. Summer vacation has already been planned to New Zealand, and we have a long list of other places we'd love to visit that we're considering just putting on a spinning wheel to decide.I've heard that the US is a good place to visit. Or, used to be, at least.
Been there done that
In today's episode of "People Who Need to be Fired", we get the web designers for Northern California Cornea Associates.
It's time for my lens replacement surgery so I went there and filled out all the forms. I was pleasantly surprised that they were still old-school enough to have two separate lines, "Home phone number" and "cell phone number". Filled everything out, went home, received an email asking me to set up my patient portal. Attempted to sign on, and I know you know where this is going: The portal sign-on requires a confirmation code sent by SMS to your Home telephone number.
Um, why do you even have a "Home Phone" entry if you expect it to be a cell phone?
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And honestly, I wouldn't tirade about it nearly so much if it weren't such a confluence of stupid:
(1) "Smart" phone manufacturers: In 2000 I wrote a course on designing network stacks for real time operating systems. Rule #1: If you have multiple interfaces, check them and use the fastest. Rule #2: Set up a heartbeat to re-confirm connectivity every xx seconds. Smart phones utterly fail this. They preferentially try to use cell phone data for anything they consider "phone-y"; for example, calls. As I tested on both an iPhone and an Android at my house, turning ON cellular data dropped the network speed on our phones by a factor of 2. Having multiple active interfaces should never slow you down. But go ahead and test it yourself in a bad cellular area: It does. And what do I mean by "bad cellular area"?
(2) Brain cancer idiots: In spite of the fact that a billion-person decades-long case study on cell phone use shows a very strong indication that cell phones are not linked to brain cancer (rates have in fact been declining since 2019 with no corresponding decline in cell phone use or power), we live near Berkeley, so every proposed cell phone tower anywhere near us has been blocked. In our home we get a signal strength of maybe 5%. In the front window or back yard we can manage to get 18-20%.
So, combining (1) and (2), it's actually almost impossible for us to make or receive calls on our cell phones at the house. The phones will use cell data exclusively if there's a signal at all, and the weakness of the signal ensures poor call quality and plenty of drops. If we know we're going to be making a call on our cell phones, we have to remember to turn off cellular data in order to be able to receive the call. But then of course if we go out, we then need to remember to turn cell data back on.
(3) "But everybody has a cell phone now" idiots: 2025 data shows 98% of Americans have cell phones, with 91% having smart phones. Those who don't are the poor or the elderly. Um, cornea replacement? I think you're right in the, "I don't have a smart phone" wheelhouse here.
As you can tell, I get really, really frustrated by incompetent design, people who don't believe in science, and people who don't understand their customers. And here I'm dealing with all three.
EDIT: And to be clear, we've had other cell towers blocked by "aesthetics enforcers" who consider them ugly and don't want them in their neighborhoods. I may not appreciate them, but I won't call them "idiots". But the people who blocked a new tower near our house specifically cited "brain cancer" as their reason for blocking it, and I will happily call them "idiots".
My First Impressions Of Daggerheart RPG
A review.