We splurged on an OLED tv for the new house. We really shouldn’t have done it because it’s been such an expensive year, but we just said ‘sod it’.

A week later we found we need a new chimney crown and the ducting is all corroded. Bugger.

@bachophile said in 1776 redux:

Probably only phibes cares.

You might be surprised quite how little I care.

I generally avoid watching England play. They're always so dull.

@Aqua-Letifer said in Okay, Aqua…:

@Horace said in Okay, Aqua…:

An open and honest discussion about race is exactly what this country needs. It starts at home. Glad you’re able to do that Aqua.

Wasn't my decision, it's been thrust upon me.

"Stop & Shop closed? Today? Bullshit. You know everyone there doesn't do Thanksgiving, they do all the Krishna and Kwanzaa holidays, they got nothin' goin' on. It's bullshit."

OK, I'd be hitting the Hennessy right about now.

I don’t believe the story about the guy with the wife who’s high school principal is advising her to get a divorce. That’s just made up.

There’s a guy where I work whose wife is immunocompromised and he locks himself away in his office and only talks via video. It’s affecting his work and possibly other things too. The irony is she gave him Covid and they both fully recovered with no problem but he continues to do it.

Is that a 4 D chess board on the shelf behind him?

That’s one way to get rid of an iron deficiency

@Mik said in Whatcha Eatin? (Breakfast/Lunch Thanksgiving):

@Doctor-Phibes

Just eat. You were going to do that anyway.

Oh don’t worry I’m eating alright. What I meant is that we don’t have the large family expectations that others are saddled with as none of the extended family is in the US. There’s an upside and a downside….

I skipped breakfast, as is becoming my habit. Eggs and toast for lunch. Turkey will be served, however Mrs Phibes will not be joining us, she’s visiting a friend in Iowa- Thanksgiving isn’t really a thing for us but we do have a big meal. It’s my favourite holiday as there is zero pressure to do anything

Got wind?

It felt busier to me - the drive home on Tuesday was awful. I stayed home yesterday to avoid it being even worse.

The liquor store was certainly pretty lively last night.