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Even better idea, just get rid of the people. No people, no kids! No kids, no problem!I have the perfect solution. People should stop having babies. After a few years there won't be need for teachers anymore. No kids, no problem.
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Why are you looking at me like that?!
No, don't get rid of the kids! Since they invented Fortnite I've developed a taste for veal and I don't think I can go back.
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Great idea! Let's get starte...wait. I'm sorta people. Can we not kill me? At least, not yet?Even better idea, just get rid of the people. No people, no kids! No kids, no problem!I have the perfect solution. People should stop having babies. After a few years there won't be need for teachers anymore. No kids, no problem.
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Why are you looking at me like that?!
I guess I can save you for last.
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This should be fun. I gave my kiddos the heads-up that they're going to have a research paper coming up in a few weeks so they could start brainstorming potential topics.
The prompt: "What is the most important invention of the past 200 years?"
The only limits are the time frame and that they can't pick the same as someone else. I'm excited to see where they go with it. A few things I've heard so far: microwave, air conditioning, light bulb, computer, velcro.
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This should be fun. I gave my kiddos the heads-up that they're going to have a research paper coming up in a few weeks so they could start brainstorming potential topics.
The prompt: "What is the most important invention of the past 200 years?"
The only limits are the time frame and that they can't pick the same as someone else. I'm excited to see where they go with it. A few things I've heard so far: microwave, air conditioning, light bulb, computer, velcro.
Hentai.
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NH, I want to favorite that one more times than I'm allowed.
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This is my origin story.
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Even better idea, just get rid of the people. No people, no kids! No kids, no problem!I have the perfect solution. People should stop having babies. After a few years there won't be need for teachers anymore. No kids, no problem.
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Why are you looking at me like that?!
Oh, that's the long term plan.
Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.
Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.
Here's hoping to mild symptoms and a swift recovery. She's vaccinated I hope?
Oh, that's the long term plan.Even better idea, just get rid of the people. No people, no kids! No kids, no problem!I have the perfect solution. People should stop having babies. After a few years there won't be need for teachers anymore. No kids, no problem.
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Why are you looking at me like that?!
Why wait?
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Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.
Like Orthos, I'm hoping for mild symptoms and a swift recovery. One of my older co-workers tested positive yesterday afternoon, but so far he's reported nothing beyond a bit of fatigue and the need to take a couple of naps during the day. If that's as bad as it gets, that'd be wonderful.
So here's another example of my issue with Western medical care as it exists today:
- Last Monday I went in to urgent care with acute paronychia and a wonderful doctor drained the finger, patched me up, and prescribed me some mild antibiotics.
- Last Tuesday I went to the follow-up visit with him and he said that everything looked "great" and I shouldn't need a follow-up this week unless "something goes wrong".
- Monday of this week I called him and got permission to stop wearing the bandages. I learned that my finger is still stiff and swollen with a slightly elevated temperature as compared to the other fingers.
So, what's wrong?
He gave me no indication as to what "wrong" is. Is this swelling and stiffness "normal"? Is it something to be worried about?
Not wanting to trust Google on the future health of my finger, I had to make a follow-up appointment for today (before my antibiotics run out) to make sure this is "normal" and not "bad".
And today's visit could have likely been prevented by an extra 2 minutes of the doctor's time. "Your finger will be swollen and stiff for a couple of weeks, but if it starts hurting, turning red, or isn't better in 3 weeks, then come back in."
At least I hope that's what today's doctor says. (I'm seeing a different doctor because my original surgeon didn't have a non-urgent appointment until the 15th, well after I run out of antibiotics.)
GothBard had the same exact experience after her gall bladder surgery: She was in extreme pain and had all kinds of dietary issues, and all she wanted to know was whether this was "normal" or "get to the ER", and she couldn't get a straight answer out of anyone because nobody wants to diagnose a severe condition over the phone/Zoom. So instead of, "Here's what to expect over the next few weeks," she got pushed off, told that no one was available, or pushed to go to the ER to let them figure it out.
Communication. It matters everywhere.
Why wait?Oh, that's the long term plan.Even better idea, just get rid of the people. No people, no kids! No kids, no problem!I have the perfect solution. People should stop having babies. After a few years there won't be need for teachers anymore. No kids, no problem.
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Why are you looking at me like that?!
Less work that way.
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Speaking of personal stuff, looks like I owe FaWtL some updates:
- Impus Major's hospital visit last week turned out to be another ECG, echo test, blood oxygen test, blood flow test, and bloodwork. They all came back 100% normal. Because of the reported heart pains he's had they put a heart monitor on him for the next 2 weeks to see whether anything concerning shows up there. So I cannot complain about the care he's getting from Childrens' Hospital. But then, it WAS over $120,000 worth of care...
-Instead of catering to the annoying player (which I would have hated), I instead took the timeline the GM provided me and wrote up my PC's history, which is something I enjoy doing. I provided no fodder for annoying player, and just dumped the background on the GM and said, "I'm done with this. YOU deal with him." The GM was delighted at such a rich treasure trove, and those two can go nuts without my having to be involved.
So overall things are going well.
Less work that way.Why wait?Oh, that's the long term plan.Even better idea, just get rid of the people. No people, no kids! No kids, no problem!I have the perfect solution. People should stop having babies. After a few years there won't be need for teachers anymore. No kids, no problem.
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Why are you looking at me like that?!
Lazy dragon! Bah! This is why I do things myself.
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Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.Here's hoping to mild symptoms and a swift recovery. She's vaccinated I hope?
*sigh* of course she isn't.
We have gotten into serious arguments about vaccination for quite some time now. As she has used COVID as an excuse to live out her lifelong dream of being a shut in hikikomori hermit, I was a little less worried that she would be exposed to COVID, but it seemed her double masking and goggles wearing didn't protect her after all.
Her symptoms are mild thus far, a fever she had broke, and she is dealing with some digestive issues and general blah feeling. No loss of taste although some loss of appetite. She has grown more crotchety since her acquistion of COVID, but that's not exactly a surprise. I'll be checking on her on the way home from work at a distance and will do some extra shopping for her if necessary.
=(
Here's hoping for the best.
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Last Crit & Crit episode for the first Harry Potter book! Exploring the Library of Ancients and discussing the concept of "heart's desire".
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Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.
:(
Get well soon to FreeMama.
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Curt the Firefighter: Yeah, I asked the boss if he wanted me to have Former Coworker come in and organize the new hardscape projects area but he was adamant that you do it!
Me: That's because keeping tools organized is literally part of my job description.
Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.Here's hoping to mild symptoms and a swift recovery. She's vaccinated I hope?*sigh* of course she isn't.
We have gotten into serious arguments about vaccination for quite some time now. As she has used COVID as an excuse to live out her lifelong dream of being a
shut inhikikomorihermit, I was a little less worried that she would be exposed to COVID, but it seemed her double masking and goggles wearing didn't protect her after all.Her symptoms are mild thus far, a fever she had broke, and she is dealing with some digestive issues and general blah feeling. No loss of taste although some loss of appetite. She has grown more crotchety since her acquistion of COVID, but that's not exactly a surprise. I'll be checking on her on the way home from work at a distance and will do some extra shopping for her if necessary.
It sounds like the best that can be hoped for under the circumstances. So be in my prayers, regardless.
Freehold is my spirit animal.
Caught up on Demon Slayer. The movie was great and the current season is my favorite arc from the manga.
My life currently is just a waiting room for Total War Warhammer 3 and Elden Ring. Yugioh Master Duel feels like playing the real thing.
Hope your mom recovers quickly Freehold.
I'm pretty excited for Elden Ring, even though I've never played a Souls game. It looks like a great time!
Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.Here's hoping to mild symptoms and a swift recovery. She's vaccinated I hope?*sigh* of course she isn't.
We have gotten into serious arguments about vaccination for quite some time now. As she has used COVID as an excuse to live out her lifelong dream of being a
shut inhikikomorihermit, I was a little less worried that she would be exposed to COVID, but it seemed her double masking and goggles wearing didn't protect her after all.Her symptoms are mild thus far, a fever she had broke, and she is dealing with some digestive issues and general blah feeling. No loss of taste although some loss of appetite. She has grown more crotchety since her acquistion of COVID, but that's not exactly a surprise. I'll be checking on her on the way home from work at a distance and will do some extra shopping for her if necessary.
Hopefully she gets better soon! It's incredibly frustrating when family members can be so obtuse.
Let me know if there's anything we can do!
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Newest maintenance tag I filled out at work for one of the cutoff saws.
"I'm not sure what happened here but I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to look like that. I suspect former coworker has been breeding gremlins in the chicken coop again. Further investigation is needed".
This is why I get along so well with the mechanic.
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What The General said: Can you shore up the door!
What I heard: Can you whore up the door!
Needless to say, I was glad I asked her to repeat what she said as those are two very different things.
I'm pretty excited for Elden Ring, even though I've never played a Souls game. It looks like a great time!
I have some interest in Elden Ring, despite it being a Souls-like game...
Damn. Mom tested positive for COVID.Here's hoping to mild symptoms and a swift recovery. She's vaccinated I hope?*sigh* of course she isn't.
We have gotten into serious arguments about vaccination for quite some time now. As she has used COVID as an excuse to live out her lifelong dream of being a
shut inhikikomorihermit, I was a little less worried that she would be exposed to COVID, but it seemed her double masking and goggles wearing didn't protect her after all.Her symptoms are mild thus far, a fever she had broke, and she is dealing with some digestive issues and general blah feeling. No loss of taste although some loss of appetite. She has grown more crotchety since her acquistion of COVID, but that's not exactly a surprise. I'll be checking on her on the way home from work at a distance and will do some extra shopping for her if necessary.
May she get better soon.
I love the anime Fairy Tail. It has some amazing story arcs if you can handle the very silly episodes. Of course the series as a whole feels like a modified D & D game with the players being the "main" characters.
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I think everyone was, to be fair =)
I was only able to log in now.
Of course, I have been to the session in the evening, and later I was playing games.
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I can post again!!
Today has been a rousing success, professionally.
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Ooooh, what shall we do with the broken website?
What shall we do with the broken website?
What shall we do with the broken website?
Earl-aye in the morning?
Hooray and up she rises, plastic pants in several sizes, etc.
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Yesterday was WW's last day with the postal service (11 whole days, probably not a record). He's home today to take delivery of his work computer for the new job, they've finished the background checks, he officially starts Wednesday, and our health insurance starts March 1st.
I cannot wait to get that health insurance card in my hand. I'm gonna be flashing that sucker around everywhere like it's a fat wad of Benjamins in a music video.
It's the Vimes' Boots thing. It just costs so much more freaking money to be poor. I damned near had a heart attack this summer when I had to pay out of pocket for two shots that Val had somehow missed, and it wiped out half of our savings. This is coming just in time, Hermione is due for a checkup and two booster shots this spring.
No more "gargle with peroxide and hope it goes away" when I have a toothache. No more, "No, you can't go to the birthday party at the trampoline place, because I can't afford an ER visit if you break something."
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New title at work!
Lead Foreman of Natural Stone, Hardscapes, and Concept Design.
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Marvel Movie Timeline #15: Captain America: Civil War:
I walked into this one with high expectations: Everyone says it's one of the best, and I hadn't seen it before. I'll agree that it has a richer, more interesting plot and an insane amount of action, but somehow it didn't grab me as much as Thor or the original Avengers (or even Guardians of the Galaxy). So I have those three as my "top-tier" movies, and this is a slight cut below them.
It's a really strong movie and it has a much darker plot than most, and the main characters' motivations are believable. But the pitch meeting hits many of the critical flaws: While Iron Man and Captain America have strong motivations for what they're doing, what the heck is Ant Man doing there? Hawkeye? Even the recruiting of Spider-Man is nonsensical.
"We have two major heroes who are going to duke it out. Let's throw in a whole bunch more heroes so it's a giant fight! Motivation? Don't need that!"
I liked it. I'd watch it again. But I'll humbly state that in my personal tastes, it's not among the best of them.
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New title at work!
Lead Foreman of Natural Stone, Hardscapes, and Concept Design.
Call the others "dumbass" and threaten to put your foot in their asses, and you could become "Red Foreman of Natural Stone, Hardscapes, and Concept Design".
Marvel Movie Timeline #15: Captain America: Civil War:
I walked into this one with high expectations: Everyone says it's one of the best, and I hadn't seen it before. I'll agree that it has a richer, more interesting plot and an insane amount of action, but somehow it didn't grab me as much as Thor or the original Avengers (or even Guardians of the Galaxy). So I have those three as my "top-tier" movies, and this is a slight cut below them.It's a really strong movie and it has a much darker plot than most, and the main characters' motivations are believable. But the pitch meeting hits many of the critical flaws: While Iron Man and Captain America have strong motivations for what they're doing, what the heck is Ant Man doing there? Hawkeye? Even the recruiting of Spider-Man is nonsensical.
"We have two major heroes who are going to duke it out. Let's throw in a whole bunch more heroes so it's a giant fight! Motivation? Don't need that!"
I liked it. I'd watch it again. But I'll humbly state that in my personal tastes, it's not among the best of them.
The motivation to recruit Antman and Spiderman is: we are fighting strong people, we need more strength. Especially if they don't know we have these extra people, or what they are capable of. And they join up because they are being approached by heroes, so of course they go along. Hawkeye is there because he is loyal to his friends.
Arguing superhero movies on FaWtL SHOULD be banned, but isn't, so...:
Antman at the end of his movie: "For the sake of my daughter, I can't return to a criminal lifestyle, EVER."
Antman in Civil War: "Ooh! Captain America is now an international criminal and needs someone to aid and abet him! Count me in!"Hawkeye: "I'm retired and happily living with my family."
Hawkeye in Civil War: "My best friend and kids' honorary auntie is fighting an internal battle among the Avengers? Instead of talking to her I'll join the other side so I can fight her in a life-or-death struggle."Iron Man in Civil War: Superheros must be responsible for the damage they cause innocent lives.
Iron Man in Civil War: I'm going to recruit an innocent, inexperienced teenage kid with no combat experience to battle an international killer in what may well be a life-or-death situation where he may die.It really was just, "We need to throw in more heroes to fight each other!"
I'm amazed Thor and the Hulk didn't show up just to battle it out.
Also so we can get them into the Avengers movies.On that we can 100% agree.
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Sad fact: Both Impus Major (5'4") and GothBard (5'8") wear skinny black jeans. When folding laundry, to tell the pants apart I put my hand in a pocket.
If my hand can fit in the pocket, the pants are the smaller men's pants (Impus Major). If I can only fit the tops of my fingers into the pocket, the pants are the larger women's pants (GothBard's).