The internet is fixed!
I have my first physio happening in an hour. In half an hour, I take off to meet that appointment.
I need to remember to ask about cooling my heel on the evening stretchies cycle. And show off my new knee brace.
Fingers crossed, I get to post today's story before I launch.
After I get back, I'll work on the rant for this week. I have some worries about the state of affairs on the interwebs.
Nyoom.
We need a few things, but I need to go to different places to get them. So I'm due for a Leyland's Tour today.
As soon as all the shops are open, of course.
My attempt to get the printer working was an outright failure. Hashtag, I tried.
But I also got all the buttons done, so my GameMaker time will be in placing them on the boards, and then learning how to make each function do what I want it to
Read more »The time that a rough and ready space marine group rescued a group of abandoned, well.. they LOOKED like puppies anyway. They made great pets, though some galactics got more than a little nervous seeing a predator being called "Mr. Snuggles" -- Anon Guest
If the Humans don't have a saying for it, they can easily make one up. In this case, it's, "Convergent evolution is one hell of a drug."
It used to mean that people will name new discoveries after
Read more »The writing group is about to convene on Discord and share our little tales with each other. And have a good old gasbag about nonsense and cannibalism.
We're writers. The topic just keeps coming up.
I will finish the buttons, today, and push myself to try one last trick to get the printer operational. I can at least get that done.
Tomorrow... I push myself to resume pitching. And go shopping after the pitches are sent.
Wish me luck.
Read more »What do you do when your ship is dealing with a bug infestation, and these pests are adapting to your most technological solutions? You call in a human pest control service! -- Anon Guest
If there is anything the Galactic Alliance knew before they knew anything true about Humans, it was that if you wanted something destroyed - they came very much in handy. Just make certain that they understand the assignment.
And don't ask too many questions about where the destroyed
Read more »There was a lot of fun with the international chaos crew this morning. And now that I've had a nap and my stretchies, I should get on with the offerings.
But after that?
I'm taking the rest of the day to slack off. No work on Pseuducku. That can happen tomorrow.
Because I will be done making buttons and the next step is working out the buttons' functions. Terrifying.
But I think I can do it.
I... hope... I can do it.
Read more »Why do you have so many primitive weapons? Our stunners and plasma rifles are far more efficient.
"True enough, but your stunners and rifles can break down in the wrong kind of environment. With these spears, and things like this bow, all you need is physics, and knowing which direction the sharp end is going." -- Fighting Fit
Everyone knew that the Humans were a little bit strange. If you asked the right ones, they'd confess proudly to being a lottle bit
Read more »My poor Beloved has been run off her feet with work. So much so that the post-parkrun chapter reads have been suspended until further notice.
I sincerely hope that "further notice" happens today. I need to find the end of book five and ponder WTF I'm calling book six.
I'm starting to run out of alliterative D-themed titles.
All whilst also plotting to kill off my MC's and wind up the sketches of the fantasy future.
I will finish this WIP. I
Read more »It's again the anniversary of when the Earth circles their star. Even though they are far from Earth, and have never actually been there, they were born and raised on a different world, like the people of Earth, they celebrate with parties, lots of food, and lots of brightly colored drones making the equivalent of silent fireworks in the air. Don't want to scare friends with the bangs after all! -- Anon Guest
[AN: Most Terran colonies celebrate their own solar anniversary,
Read more »Once again, it's hot and nasty outdoors. I'll be waiting for close to sunset just to be able to clean the catio without dying of heat prostration.
So again, no power tools.
Sigh.
At least I know what I'm doing when I get around to doing it. And there's plenty of time to save up for the other nonsense necessary for Chaos' easier homemade bread experience.
I forgot to finish and upload this, because rampant distractions. Yay. Take it as given
Read more »Why... are they putting all sorts of useless gears all over their equipment and some of them in their clothing?
"Buddy, let me tell you about Steampunk!" -- Anon Guest
Fashion, like those who follow it, is weird. So, too, are countercultures. Some originate with whatever the youth find cheap to obtain, later sold at inflated prices to those who admire the aesthetic. Some originate in whimsey, others in spite.
Some borrow fashions from prior eras and add flair. They do things
Read more »Once again, it's too hot to work outdoors where the power tools are. It's even hotter than it was yesterday. I've got my first loaf in the incubator and the Dutch Oven preheating.
The PLN today is:
And somewhere between steps 3 and 4, I will be making my offerings. Probably partially between 1 and 2 also.
Right now, I'm finishing up
Read more »A: hey, quick question Mina is Bisexual right?
B: she is, but her type is straight women and gay men.
A: does that mean she’s destined to be all Bi herself?! -- Anon Guest
[AN: This prompt was trimmed for brevity]
"Hahahahaha," Libbie deadpanned. "So hilarious. Listen. Nobody deserves to be alone, okay? We're not Mina's type, and we love her, so maybe focus on helping her out instead of being mean?"
"I didn't think I was being that mean," grumbled
Read more »I checked the weather this morning and, as soon as it's legal to use power tools - it's too hot to do anything outdoors where the power tools are.
Dang.
Hoping for a rainy day so it's cool enough to do things, soon.
I'm wondering what to do for this week's rant, and hoping something will crop up before I have to do it. As for the meantime - bread.
I've got everything measured out and waiting for the starter to ripen.
Read more »My dear human friend, would you kindly stop moving for just a few moments? I know you are uncomfortable, but if I don't get this spike out of your leg, properly, you could very well bleed it, it's far too close to the artery. -- Anon Guest
Panic has many modes, and few of them are rational. Further, few could be expected to act rationally when pierced through a major limb with something long and sharp. The accident that caused it had
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