The LGBT Gamer Community Thread.

[Rysky]

Hmm, don’t really know what to tell you regarding the Dentist, but if they haven’t said anything on those other visits then something is off.

And ye! Is good book, and those are all cool options.

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

Good evening, Rysky. How was your day?

[Selene Spires]

Yeah I would get a second opinion...it sounds fishy.

And I love the Adventure's Guide...

[Wei Ji the Learner]

I'm lining up/working with someone I know to at least get a consult on the side because yes, this isn't the first time something has seemed 'off'.

*fingers crossed on that*

So I'm reading the Clarifications (for PFS) and the Additional Resources, and it looks like anyone could be a Sister-In-Arms.

...debates doing something like Thor idly chatted about during Ragnarok...

EDIT:

8-99 Solstice Scar A Tangent:

...I didn't realize that Medda was transgender! *SQUEEEE!* *coughs, dusts self off* She was written well enough that it was there as backstory if people inquired about it, but wasn't a blunt hammer about it!

[Rysky]

John Napier 698 wrote:

Good evening, Rysky. How was your day?

Aside from oversleeping it was lovely ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[doctor_wu]

Yes I also have a sister in arms. Well I am not sure if gm will give me kin gaurdian at level 3 to improve others AC with what you could call family. With the bodygaurd feat this gets interesting.

[feytharn]

*accepts hugs*
Thank you, those were sorely needed.
I hope all of you have (had) a great weekend.
*Offers safe distance hugs without nasty germs and sneezes and cold in return*

[Wei Ji the Learner]

SAFETY HUG!

[Yulefire Saturnalialemental]

*Getting closer and colder, making a cozy and warm and jolly place for friendship, hugs, smiles, games, merrymaking and tales of all kind*
*Hot and cold beverages aplenty*

[John Napier 698]

How are you holding up, Feytharn? *hugs*

[feytharn]

Freezing, sneezing, watching the world around fade to white, and right now tired as hell from the nightshift, otherwise fine. Thank you for asking. How about you?

[John Napier 698]

Doing alright. I have the morning shift on Mondays right now. Have to wake up at Oh-my-God-it's-early-and-the-Sun-isn't-even-out-yet. A.K.A 3:00 AM. Brewed my first pot of tea, so that's helping me stay awake. There's a good part to this new schedule, though. My Fridays are completely free. So I really shouldn't complain, right?

[feytharn]

It is easy to complain when you are tired...or to get so sarcastic that even close friends (with a similar sort of humor) raise an eyebrow...

Even so, free fridays can be a pretty good deal - you will know in a few weeks ;-)

[John Napier 698]

It'll take less time than that. Over here, Movies are released on Fridays. And there's a big-budget Science-Fantasy movie being released this Friday that I intend to see. =)

[VixieMoondew]

Wei Ji:
It's fairly common for dentists to point out that, hey, if it's covered by your insurance, you should get things done before end of year before it expires. It's generally beneficial for both of you-- you get to get the most out of your insurance, they get to get paid for it.

That said, it's definitely weird that they didn't mention it before?

[Rysky]

And Monday, ugh, I already miss my bed and kitties.

Hope everyone has a great week though!

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

Doing okay, so far. *saves hugs for a rainy day* :)

[Qunnessaa]

Yulefire Saturnalialemental wrote:

*Getting closer and colder, making a cozy and warm and jolly place for friendship, hugs, smiles, games, merrymaking and tales of all kind*

*Hot and cold beverages aplenty*

Love the avatar, not least because I’m not sure how I’d pronounce Saturnalialemental. I’d probably make the “i” a semi-vowel, for that decadent aristocratic Roman drawl. ;)

This year I’m actually going to make it home in time for the Saturnalia, which is nice. Depending on how this week goes, I might need to bring some work with me, but I should have everything wrapped up by next Monday, barring disasters. I hope everyone else’s week, students’ and otherwise, goes well as we hurtle towards the end of the year.

[Potato disciple]

*accepts hug as accepty an acceptance a potato an accept*
*sighs realizing lacks the appropriate appendages*
Being a potato is hard, you know.

[John Napier 698]

*Uses up the Rysky hugs saved earlier* I guess I spoke too soon. Feeling slightly nauseous right now. No, I don't know why.

[Rysky]

*offers tummy wubs*

[John Napier 698]

Thanks, Rysky. Trying to settle it with tea.

[Kittyburger]

I'm doing minimum skills testing tonight. Confident in my ability to pass everything except 27/5. I need to work on 27/5.

[Rysky]

Kittyburger wrote:

I'm doing minimum skills testing tonight. Confident in my ability to pass everything except 27/5. I need to work on 27/5.

You can do it!

[feytharn]

Qunnessaa wrote:

I’m not sure how I’d pronounce Saturnalialemental.

It is probably meant to be spoken by the rex / regina bibendi, less 'oiled' tongues can only get as close as you do ;-)

[John Napier 698]

So, it's after 6 PM and my relief hasn't showed. Another 19-hour day for me, no Fridays off, and back to 48-hour weeks until we get another trainee. He'll probably be fired for this.

[Bob_Loblaw]

For anyone looking for an update, I'm couch surfing. I might finally have the fmla taken care of but until then I'm really struggling to pay for my remaining expenses. I might lose my truck if I can't pay for it by Friday.

I'm trying to stay in good spirits but it's really taking it's toll.

[TerminalArtiste]

Wow, I missed a lot! Had some sudden computer issues the week before last and only just got it back today. My support to those having problems, and my congrats to those living well.

I actually have a life update, and it's positive! I went on my first first date yesterday. We got lunch at a lovely Chinese place, then went shopping. Had some really nice, deep conversations and learned a lot about each other. And he kissed me goodbye but said he'd see me again...

I'm still walking on air, to say the least.

Also I got the Starfinder Core book, so if anyone wants to gab with me about that feel free.

[Rysky]

That's great to hear Terminal, and hang in there Bob.

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Captain collateral damage]

TerminalArtiste wrote:

Also I got the Starfinder Core book, so if anyone wants to gab with me about that feel free.

Oh, yeah! I played starfinder for the 1st time last weekend. The starship combat was pretty funny, because none of us knew what we were doing, and used rather sub-par tactics. "Okay, now it's your turn to figure out how to play!"

[Uncle Teddy's Bear, Fred]

Good morning, everyone.

* sends out my love and good thoughts to everyone and offers hugs,
handshakes, high-fives, and headnods to whoever wants and/or needs them *

* gives Bob_Loblaw and extra fluffy bear hug and TerminalArtiste a high-five*

[John Napier 698]

So, the new guard is probably fired for pulling a "no-call/no-show." Which means it's back to the previous schedule. *sniff* Goodbye Fridays off. I barely knew ye.

[Rysky]

*offers hugs*

[John Napier 698]

*Accepts hugs* Thanks. *sniff* I feel so let down. Why, oh why, is it so hard these days to find reliable people that actually want to work?

[Uncle Teddy's Bear, Fred]

Poor John

* grabs John in a big fluffy bear hug *

[John Napier 698]

Oh, well. More money for me, I guess.

[Selene Spires]

Hang in there Bob....*hugs* Things will turn around.

Awesome news TerminalArtiste. *hugs*

I have played StarFinder it is....okay....there is a major part I really dislike...but overall they did a good job.

[Rysky]

*goes to bed with accepted dread*

*actually wakes up and breathes a sigh of relief in who know's how long*

I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of your week ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Wei Ji the Learner]

Woke up with cruds.

People don't understand we need humidity in the house, despite my mentioning it a *week* ago.

...hope everyone else's morning is going better!

EDIT: Humidifier discovered in basement, cleaned, activated. *fingers crossed/hopeful thoughts*

May everyone have a great morning!

[Uncle Teddy's Bear, Fred]

Good morning, everyone.

Poor, Wei Ji, I know the feeling. Wintertime is especially rough on me.

* offers hugs, handshakes, high-five, and head nods to those that want or need one *

[Wei Ji the Learner]

*wears containment suit and returns such things*

[Todd Stewart]

I just finished my first semester towards my PharmD, so 1/8 of the way done. Feeling accomplished and now I get to enjoy some time off before it starts back up next year. Time to go crazy with Xmas decorations and panic over what to get family for presents (not that I'll be getting much given my state of voluntary poverty for the next few years).

:)

[CrystalSeas]

@Rysky

Me too. I went to bed last night before the returns started, and refused to even look at my Feedly when I woke up during the night.

Onward! Forward! And why don't some of you lovely folks consider running for office yourselves, eh?

If you want decent candidates in the state-wide elections, we need decent people to run for lower level offices.

Feel free to PM me if you want to hear my tales of being on our city council.

[Jessica half Orc Pistoliero]

Just had a wonderful weekend with 250 LGBTQ+ educators and allies in San Jose., CA. I am so proud and excited that in spite of all the turmoil regarding community rights and procedures, I have to say that California is doing it right. The rules and regulations to support and protect our LGBTQ+ students and staff are firmly embedded in State law, and the support mechanisms are being built and enforced throughout districts in the state. Even in rural conservative areas of the state, the CTA (California Teachers Union)is strongly working to ensure that they are implemented, supporting our fellow teachers, staff and students who are coming out and/or going through transitions.
This is such a change from 30 years ago when I went through my own transition, and I wondered if I would ever work again in a technical field or be able to rent or own a home, or have a spouse.
My students know are so blaze about so many of the issues that I was scared to death about.
I am glad that many of these support structures are in place for our new generation, and I believe that in spite of the attack from the Federal Executive level of government, I believe that we shall stand and overcome.
Part of why, maybe I am optimistic today was to see that even in as conservative state as Alabama, where I went to Jr High and much of High School, that change can happen, and we can resist and overcome.

[Rysky]

That’s awesome to hear, Jessica ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Wei Ji the Learner]

*returns safety-hugs from bio-enclosure* The cruds are getting me! Bleh.

Anyone have any homeopathic ideas for nasal congestion? Hot tea, staying hydrated, and hot peppers have only helped a little bit.

I can't take Mucinex or most cough/cold items because I get the side-effects from them and none of the *actual effects*.

[Freehold DM]

Wei Ji the Learner wrote:

*returns safety-hugs from bio-enclosure* The cruds are getting me! Bleh.

Anyone have any homeopathic ideas for nasal congestion? Hot tea, staying hydrated, and hot peppers have only helped a little bit.

I can't take Mucinex or most cough/cold items because I get the side-effects from them and none of the *actual effects*.

steam breathing works for me.

[Wei Ji the Learner]

I'll look into it... breathe into it?

Thanks.

[Uncle Teddy's Bear, Fred]

* offers hugs, handshakes, high-five, and head nods to those that want or need one *

Stupid illness - stop messing with my friends here.

[Wei Ji the Learner]

*returns a head nod from the bio-enclosure*