What's everyone up to right now?

[Jackalope]

My father died about an hour ago.

Knew this was a tough situation for you and the family. Hope he didn't suffer much in the end.

Yeah it was. I appreciate your support through it.

He was found unresponsive. At least check, his pulse and BP were low. I don't know precisely the cause of death but I expect he didn't suffer past the emotional suffering he had been experiencing.

There is a degree of relief. It was inevitable. His quality of life was never going to be good again. I think he just gave up the will to live.

[Astreja]

I'm sorry for your loss, Cathooloo. Condolences and hugs to the family.

[Angrboda]

Went to a history museum exhibit on racial disparity in housing in my city, which is apparently some of the worst in the nation. There was a $5 entrance fee, but I decided to go anyway, thinking I could learn a lot about a serious issue in my community. Sadly, while I learned a little, I learned only a little, and do not feel my $5 was amply rewarded. At least it went to a good cause.

Checking the mail, I received the new memory for my netbook. It was only $8 so I don't anticipate returning it regardless of whether I use it or not. It's not a simple thing to upgrade the memory on my netbook, it's somewhat tricky, particularly for someone mising nine fingers and not having a magnetized screwdriver. That and it's not an item I use much anymore, so I'm not in a hurry to start work on it. At the same time I will upgrade the hard drive to an SSD. Maybe I'll find new uses for it if this cures its problems with slowness and hanging. At worst, I can sell it for a few bucks.

I ordered my Amazon Fire HD 8 over Thanksgiving and that is due to arrive soon. It ended up costing more than I expected, as I went with the option of a two year warranty for $15 (normally $20), when the standard warranty is 90 days. I was encouraged to buy the large HD 10 by a friend, but given I don't currently use my old tablet much, this is probably the best compromise of high value and function, and minimum risk of an expense that doesn't end up being used as much as I would hope.

[Cod]

Just making soup.

[SteelCurtain]

At an Indian wedding reception.

There is a 'Mocktail Hour'. I think that means there's no booze. This is the wedding reception for a coworker's sister, I won't know hardly anyone.

No booze? Uh oh.

[Private]

My father died about an hour ago.

It’s terrible to hear about your loss..I can’t even imagine what you must be feeling right now... May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead..... my sincere condolences!

[Jackalope]

My father died about an hour ago.

It’s terrible to hear about your loss..I can’t even imagine what you must be feeling right now... May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead..... my sincere condolences!

Thank you, that's very kind.

[Fireball]

At an Indian wedding reception.

There is a 'Mocktail Hour'. I think that means there's no booze. This is the wedding reception for a coworker's sister, I won't know hardly anyone.

No booze? Uh oh.

Dude, was it hot out? You should have a flask (or two) of rocket fuel in an inside pocket (or two) of your jacket! My wife and I went to her former employer's "thank you" dinner for the community involvement volunteer folks. A shot of corn squeezin's was $8, domestic beer was $5. I could smuggle in more than I would want to drink in the time allotted in a 4-oz flask. I'd rather drink water than a "mocktail". "Mocktail" is like masturbating while your wife is laying there. WTF is up with that?

[Rev. Rye]

Disappointed that I still haven't gotten the Orange Squeezer compressor clone pedal I ordered on Wednesday. This wouldn't be so galling if the pedal wasn't coming from SEVEN FUCKING MILES AWAY. Best case scenario is, if it arrives on Monday, I'll have spent five days waiting for something I could have potentially picked up after a 20 minute drive down to Edgewater.

Well, at least I'm happy with my overdrive pedal, so I don't think I'll need to replace that.

[*Deidre*]

 Thinking of a movie tomorrow, maybe that new grinch movie.

It's expectedly heartwarming, if a little ridiculous. Besides, the grinch has adorable puffy cheeks. I'd say go for it.

I actually really liked it! It's fun, and like you say..heart warming but not too much. I like the positive message, too...not sappy at all. 

Well, vacation is nearly over...and work lurks ahead. 




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