Something strange in the neighborhood
October 31, 2022 3:58 AM Subscribe
What we have here is what we call a non-repeating phantasm, or a class-5 free roaming thread, real nasty one too.
'tis the time of year when spirits roam free, so let your restless spirit's free flag fly here!
'tis the time of year when spirits roam free, so let your restless spirit's free flag fly here!
I have too few and too many empty bookcases waiting to be fixed to the wall, a half built tiny bedroom that looks so janked up because it has been built (legally!) by a welder working with me through Google Translate and much gesturing, and a living room that is just rolling hills of Things To Sort Out. I have paid half a month's salary to get all this reorganisation done so that ten people can live happily in a 3-bedroom small apartment and I am at the point where all I can think of is fire... set everything on fire.....
On the bright side, I did find one of my label makers in a pile. And unlike the last renovation, our bathrooms are working!
Please, share your renovation horror stories and triumphs to remind me that Arson Is Not The Answer.
posted by dorothyisunderwood at 4:08 AM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
On the bright side, I did find one of my label makers in a pile. And unlike the last renovation, our bathrooms are working!
Please, share your renovation horror stories and triumphs to remind me that Arson Is Not The Answer.
posted by dorothyisunderwood at 4:08 AM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
Blew the absolute shit out of my knee by thinking I could still just hop off a height of a couple of feet. If you have never hyperextended one of yours, I do not recommend it. I guess at this age I am out of warranty. It didn't seem old to me the other day, but it occurs to me that you didn't get this old back in the Paleolithic.
posted by Countess Elena at 4:30 AM on October 31, 2022 [12 favorites]
posted by Countess Elena at 4:30 AM on October 31, 2022 [12 favorites]
I bought a new laptop battery for one of my kids, and got it installed, and then just over a month later, the laptop wouldn't boot anymore, wouldn't hold charge, anything. So I wrote this scathing review of the battery, pointing out that it failed right after the return policy ended. Very stompy. But luckily I hadn't thrown out the old battery--it would work, it just didn't hold much of a charge anymore. So I reinstalled that...and the laptop still wouldn't boot. So it wasn't the battery after all. I guess etiquette says I ought to apologize to the anonymous corporation that sold me the battery? Maybe I should just vanish into the ether, never to be seen again?
posted by mittens at 4:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by mittens at 4:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
My sweet golden doodle boy has to wear a bee costume today. Not sure he likes our holidays.
posted by nofundy at 4:44 AM on October 31, 2022 [18 favorites]
posted by nofundy at 4:44 AM on October 31, 2022 [18 favorites]
I guess at this age I am out of warranty.
My left arm seems to be healing whatever was wrong with it and I've stopped worrying about a torn rotator cuff, but now my lower back is kind of janky (this started just this past weekend) and I'm trying not to project about that. Why aren't we in the SF future where I can start thinking about a trade-in?
posted by Halloween Jack at 4:47 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
My left arm seems to be healing whatever was wrong with it and I've stopped worrying about a torn rotator cuff, but now my lower back is kind of janky (this started just this past weekend) and I'm trying not to project about that. Why aren't we in the SF future where I can start thinking about a trade-in?
posted by Halloween Jack at 4:47 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
mittens, that bustin' video kinda reminds me of current TikTok aesthetic, giving me a little "everything old is new again" shiver feeling. :D (<-- so retro, I was forced to use an emoticon).
posted by taz at 4:49 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by taz at 4:49 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Let's not discount fire as the solution to everything.
When I was much younger I moved to an apartment to attempt College Part 2 and went back to my dad's house for the first weekend after I had moved all my stuff in. The whole apartment building burned down while I was gone. The best part was that nobody called me so I found out about it when I got back "home" to find it gone.
I was quite sad about it at the time, but now I look back fondly on the brief time afterward when I was almost completely free from stuff.
posted by The Monster at the End of this Thread at 5:14 AM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
When I was much younger I moved to an apartment to attempt College Part 2 and went back to my dad's house for the first weekend after I had moved all my stuff in. The whole apartment building burned down while I was gone. The best part was that nobody called me so I found out about it when I got back "home" to find it gone.
I was quite sad about it at the time, but now I look back fondly on the brief time afterward when I was almost completely free from stuff.
posted by The Monster at the End of this Thread at 5:14 AM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
Halloween is so my jam, and I'm off today so I will be listening to my friend Jack Fear's Halloween mixtapes all day as I bop around the house, doing things until I can hand out candy and watch the spooky movies.
Question for anyone with an unusual house entrance set-up: our house is on a corner, and technically the front door is hidden behind a high privacy fence (the neighbourhood apparently was a lot rougher in the early 00s), so my partner and I use the side door where the actual driveway to said house is. It causes no end of confusion for delivery drivers and looping back to tonight, trick or treaters. Like we have a small side porch where the side door is but a gigantic tree kinda blocks it, so for years, we have taken turns sitting outside to hand out candy so kids know we are there. Is there anything I can do to indicate to the kiddies that they should go around to the side for candy? Canada in October can be chilly so it's not ideal to sit outside and wait.
I was thinking maybe some LED candles leading from sidewalk to the side door?
posted by Kitteh at 5:15 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Question for anyone with an unusual house entrance set-up: our house is on a corner, and technically the front door is hidden behind a high privacy fence (the neighbourhood apparently was a lot rougher in the early 00s), so my partner and I use the side door where the actual driveway to said house is. It causes no end of confusion for delivery drivers and looping back to tonight, trick or treaters. Like we have a small side porch where the side door is but a gigantic tree kinda blocks it, so for years, we have taken turns sitting outside to hand out candy so kids know we are there. Is there anything I can do to indicate to the kiddies that they should go around to the side for candy? Canada in October can be chilly so it's not ideal to sit outside and wait.
I was thinking maybe some LED candles leading from sidewalk to the side door?
posted by Kitteh at 5:15 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
I was gifted one of these powered jar openers by a dear friend. She had a torn rotator cuff a while back and really needed it then. I felt slightly offended that she thought I might need one, as I haven't had a jar I couldn't open since I was a child.
Well I needed it yesterday, and I texted her how happy I was that I had it and that it worked.
Age is like fog. It creeps in on little cat feet.
posted by Wilbefort at 5:25 AM on October 31, 2022 [18 favorites]
Well I needed it yesterday, and I texted her how happy I was that I had it and that it worked.
Age is like fog. It creeps in on little cat feet.
posted by Wilbefort at 5:25 AM on October 31, 2022 [18 favorites]
Speaking of fog, it’s super foggy here this morning. Perfect mood weather for Halloween.
posted by notoriety public at 5:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by notoriety public at 5:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Question for anyone with an unusual house entrance set-up... It causes no end of confusion for delivery drivers and looping back to tonight, trick or treaters.
This is us, too: we live in one of a row of five townhouses partly hidden from the street by a low rise apartment, and essentially every delivery of food means we receive a puzzled cell phone call at the forty-minute mark. Weirdly, when a package comes by FedEx or Purolator or whatever, they never have trouble locating us.
Anyway, we essentially never get trick-or-treaters. We have lived in this place for more than a decade and at least half the Hallowe’ens since we arrived we have stayed home with a bowl of fun-sized chocolate bars and the lights on out front. In all those evenings, we have had a grand total of one knock on the door.
It has led to a corollary discovery, though: as Hallowe’en is dead at home, October 31 is just one more date on the calendar for us. A few years ago we went out to run some errands and pick up one or two things. One stop was IKEA, and let me tell you, there is no one shopping there on the 31st. If you have a craving for Swedish meatballs or low-priced modular furniture, tonight is your time of triumph.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 5:55 AM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
This is us, too: we live in one of a row of five townhouses partly hidden from the street by a low rise apartment, and essentially every delivery of food means we receive a puzzled cell phone call at the forty-minute mark. Weirdly, when a package comes by FedEx or Purolator or whatever, they never have trouble locating us.
Anyway, we essentially never get trick-or-treaters. We have lived in this place for more than a decade and at least half the Hallowe’ens since we arrived we have stayed home with a bowl of fun-sized chocolate bars and the lights on out front. In all those evenings, we have had a grand total of one knock on the door.
It has led to a corollary discovery, though: as Hallowe’en is dead at home, October 31 is just one more date on the calendar for us. A few years ago we went out to run some errands and pick up one or two things. One stop was IKEA, and let me tell you, there is no one shopping there on the 31st. If you have a craving for Swedish meatballs or low-priced modular furniture, tonight is your time of triumph.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 5:55 AM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
If we get any trick-or treaters tonight, I will probably answer the door in the Stranger Things -inspired costume that my band wore last Friday night, including a Hellfire Club t-shirt from the Netflix shop. But I'm tempted to just answer the door shirtless to show off the salami-sized welts all over my back from my first cupping session yesterday. My back and my butt look like I lost at dodgeball or paintball. Not painful at all — actually, I feel pretty great — but it's a weird look.
posted by emelenjr at 5:58 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by emelenjr at 5:58 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Is there anything I can do to indicate to the kiddies that they should go around to the side for candy? Canada in October can be chilly so it's not ideal to sit outside and wait.
Maybe put out some solar lights or some have some sort of decoration which directs people's attention to the side door? If there's an outside light next to the side door, turn that one on and leave any exterior lights next to the front door off?
It's kind of a thing in New England that no one ever uses their front door ever. One reason may be that front doors usually open into living rooms and unnecessarily expose living areas to to cold air. Side doors also usually enter into a mudroom or some other kind of informal drop zone.
posted by RonButNotStupid at 6:00 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
Maybe put out some solar lights or some have some sort of decoration which directs people's attention to the side door? If there's an outside light next to the side door, turn that one on and leave any exterior lights next to the front door off?
It's kind of a thing in New England that no one ever uses their front door ever. One reason may be that front doors usually open into living rooms and unnecessarily expose living areas to to cold air. Side doors also usually enter into a mudroom or some other kind of informal drop zone.
posted by RonButNotStupid at 6:00 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
dorothyisunderwood, what kind of bedroom requires welding? Do you live on a boat? Or a spaceship? (fingers crossed)
posted by Harald74 at 6:07 AM on October 31, 2022 [9 favorites]
posted by Harald74 at 6:07 AM on October 31, 2022 [9 favorites]
I was at the yearly dentist checkup today, and zero cavities! Which is good, since our washing machine, dishwasher and heat pump have all departed for greener pastures the last months.
posted by Harald74 at 6:08 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
posted by Harald74 at 6:08 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
tiny bedroom that ... has been built (legally!) by a welder...
Please don't take this as inappropriate but... um. You're welding your bedroom and I kind of want to see what that means.
posted by majick at 6:11 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
Please don't take this as inappropriate but... um. You're welding your bedroom and I kind of want to see what that means.
posted by majick at 6:11 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
Now I have a mental image of three decrepit appliances shuffling and limping away into the distance, hoses and wiring trailing behind.
Two of them (the washing machine and the dishwasher?) each supporting the other and murmuring sympathetically to one another each time another bit falls off, and one (the heat pump?) stomping and clanking at a faster pace, having to stop and wait impatiently for its colleagues.
posted by Zumbador at 6:17 AM on October 31, 2022 [13 favorites]
Two of them (the washing machine and the dishwasher?) each supporting the other and murmuring sympathetically to one another each time another bit falls off, and one (the heat pump?) stomping and clanking at a faster pace, having to stop and wait impatiently for its colleagues.
posted by Zumbador at 6:17 AM on October 31, 2022 [13 favorites]
Brave Little Toaster.
posted by hippybear at 6:19 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
posted by hippybear at 6:19 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I guess at this age I am out of warranty.
I hurt my arm braiding my hair.
posted by joannemerriam at 6:19 AM on October 31, 2022 [27 favorites]
I hurt my arm braiding my hair.
posted by joannemerriam at 6:19 AM on October 31, 2022 [27 favorites]
A week after my appendix was removed, the glue fell off the stitches. Hurray! I am better!
On Sunday I was kneeling beside the lawn mower in order to disconnect the grass chute and fabricate a tin cover to block the opening...and the muscles in my gut are aching where the stitches are.
Really?! That's all it took to be sore, ten days later? *sigh*
posted by wenestvedt at 6:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
On Sunday I was kneeling beside the lawn mower in order to disconnect the grass chute and fabricate a tin cover to block the opening...and the muscles in my gut are aching where the stitches are.
Really?! That's all it took to be sore, ten days later? *sigh*
posted by wenestvedt at 6:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
Blew the absolute shit out of my knee by thinking I could still just hop off a height of a couple of feet. If you have never hyperextended one of yours, I do not recommend it. I guess at this age I am out of warranty. It didn't seem old to me the other day, but it occurs to me that you didn't get this old back in the Paleolithic.
At 55 I have started doing at home physiotherapy using the ROM Coach mobility app. It's kind of fascinating as an active person who runs 3-4 times a week and weight trains 2-3 times a week just how many muscles I have that I apparently haven't used in decades. It really creeps up on you and starts having all kinds of weird knock-on effects that carry over to the muscles I do use.
posted by srboisvert at 6:40 AM on October 31, 2022 [8 favorites]
At 55 I have started doing at home physiotherapy using the ROM Coach mobility app. It's kind of fascinating as an active person who runs 3-4 times a week and weight trains 2-3 times a week just how many muscles I have that I apparently haven't used in decades. It really creeps up on you and starts having all kinds of weird knock-on effects that carry over to the muscles I do use.
posted by srboisvert at 6:40 AM on October 31, 2022 [8 favorites]
I was at the yearly dentist checkup today, and zero cavities! Which is good, since our washing machine, dishwasher and heat pump have all departed for greener pastures the last months.
How the hell did you fit them all in your mouth and how did they not leave spaces when they left?
posted by srboisvert at 6:42 AM on October 31, 2022 [8 favorites]
How the hell did you fit them all in your mouth and how did they not leave spaces when they left?
posted by srboisvert at 6:42 AM on October 31, 2022 [8 favorites]
Had a filling fall out this weekend. Waiting for my dentist to open in a hour hoping they can squeeze me in before 9:30 when I have head out of town for work for two weeks.
there anything I can do to indicate to the kiddies that they should go around to the side for candy? Canada in October can be chilly so it's not ideal to sit outside and wait.
We also take the light a trail approach. Our walkway is kinda confusing so we usually also deliminate a path with something like warning tape.
posted by Mitheral at 6:44 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
there anything I can do to indicate to the kiddies that they should go around to the side for candy? Canada in October can be chilly so it's not ideal to sit outside and wait.
We also take the light a trail approach. Our walkway is kinda confusing so we usually also deliminate a path with something like warning tape.
posted by Mitheral at 6:44 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Well, in the spirit of the day how about some classic horror type figures I have drawn over the years.
The oldest is from 2007 and the newest is from 2021, done with such things as ballpoint, pen and ink, acrylic, pencil crayon, pencil, and oilstick.
MONSTERS!!
posted by Phlegmco(tm) at 7:13 AM on October 31, 2022 [10 favorites]
The oldest is from 2007 and the newest is from 2021, done with such things as ballpoint, pen and ink, acrylic, pencil crayon, pencil, and oilstick.
MONSTERS!!
posted by Phlegmco(tm) at 7:13 AM on October 31, 2022 [10 favorites]
Combining stories of old age and Halloween, a few years ago I abruptly had a disc in my neck go out and have to have spinal surgery. The scar on the front of my neck was awesome, but to my amazement, completely faded in only a week.
While I suppose it's good that I don't have a big scar, I was disappointed that I never had the opportunity for my wife to call me her "little zipper neck".
posted by Ickster at 7:17 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
While I suppose it's good that I don't have a big scar, I was disappointed that I never had the opportunity for my wife to call me her "little zipper neck".
posted by Ickster at 7:17 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I finally logged myself out of Twitter. I miss being really up to date on everything but not having my entire brain being taken over by Elon Musk.
Also re-discovered my account at TheOldReader, which works very similar to how Google Reader used to work.
posted by toastyk at 7:22 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
Also re-discovered my account at TheOldReader, which works very similar to how Google Reader used to work.
posted by toastyk at 7:22 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
I switched back to The Old Reader a couple of months ago and have been really happy with it. Been trying to teach my 20-something kids about how much better RSS is than an algorithm-driven feed, but I think it feels too old-fashioned (or maybe just too technical?) to them.
posted by Ickster at 7:29 AM on October 31, 2022
posted by Ickster at 7:29 AM on October 31, 2022
I have just learned about the ancient art of worm grunting, also known as worm charming and worm fiddling, depending on the techniques used. It amuses me greatly that there is a World Worm Charming Championship that takes place annually in Willaston, Cheshire. The world record was set in 2009 by 10-year-old Sophie Smith with 567 worms. I find this indescribably wonderful.
posted by Athanassiel at 7:30 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
posted by Athanassiel at 7:30 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
This is our third Halloween living in Salem, MA. Salem is on track to have nearly a million visitors in the month of October this year. After what happened in Seoul over the weekend, one has to wonder when something similar is going to happen here. It's just madness.
posted by briank at 7:35 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by briank at 7:35 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
what kind of bedroom requires welding? Do you live on a boat? Or a spaceship? (fingers crossed)
It seems that the notion of bedroom welding has given people Pumpkin to Talk About.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 7:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
It seems that the notion of bedroom welding has given people Pumpkin to Talk About.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 7:37 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
After posting a jillion horror movies during the lead up, it wasn't my intent to vanish from FF over the holiday weekend. But the new 85" TV got delivered for the basement and there wasn't anything else I could do but park myself in front of it, watching everything I could think of and periodically saying "Isn't it great?" to whoever was around/no one in particular, over and over again.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 7:44 AM on October 31, 2022 [15 favorites]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 7:44 AM on October 31, 2022 [15 favorites]
Yesterday, I wrote 12 pages of my coming cookbook.
Then I went to the playground with my grandsons. It was the best of days, one of those that keep you going through all hardships. I told my daughter about the cookbook, because it was her idea, I had tried making a blog for her and her siblings and cousins when they moved out, and her comment back then was that she would rather have it as a book. I'm no good at blogging, apparently. And also, blogs are old. One should have an insta-account, which I am also useless at. This was ages ago. In the mean time, the kids are better than I was their age at cooking. One is a chef. I've mostly bothered ask with my recipes, but now the book is happening.
In the spare parts department, it's mostly an ankle that won't cooperate. I've managed to restore that knee that was a problem for decades after a sports injury with walking therapy. But because of that knee, I've been walking wrong, and when I broke an ankle, it healed up in a skewed way.
posted by mumimor at 7:47 AM on October 31, 2022 [13 favorites]
Then I went to the playground with my grandsons. It was the best of days, one of those that keep you going through all hardships. I told my daughter about the cookbook, because it was her idea, I had tried making a blog for her and her siblings and cousins when they moved out, and her comment back then was that she would rather have it as a book. I'm no good at blogging, apparently. And also, blogs are old. One should have an insta-account, which I am also useless at. This was ages ago. In the mean time, the kids are better than I was their age at cooking. One is a chef. I've mostly bothered ask with my recipes, but now the book is happening.
In the spare parts department, it's mostly an ankle that won't cooperate. I've managed to restore that knee that was a problem for decades after a sports injury with walking therapy. But because of that knee, I've been walking wrong, and when I broke an ankle, it healed up in a skewed way.
posted by mumimor at 7:47 AM on October 31, 2022 [13 favorites]
This might be the last Halloween my kid goes out for candy. Many of his friends are now "too old" to do it (this is their self-diagnosis, I'm hard pressed even at my age to figure out how you can be "too old" to wear a silly costume and get free candy!).
He wanted to be a blow-up dinosaur because he saw the costumes on (extreme mini golf show) Holey Moley ... and while we balked at the price, we agreed it was maybe his last Halloween? Then my wife managed to find the costume at less than half the normal price, so he is set, he's going to be a ridiculous T-rex terrorizing the neighborhood and stomping off with candy in his teeth.
It's Monday and I have to work tomorrow but screw it, I'mma sit in the front yard with a fire going and a beer, and see how many candies my wife and I can hand out.
posted by caution live frogs at 7:49 AM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
He wanted to be a blow-up dinosaur because he saw the costumes on (extreme mini golf show) Holey Moley ... and while we balked at the price, we agreed it was maybe his last Halloween? Then my wife managed to find the costume at less than half the normal price, so he is set, he's going to be a ridiculous T-rex terrorizing the neighborhood and stomping off with candy in his teeth.
It's Monday and I have to work tomorrow but screw it, I'mma sit in the front yard with a fire going and a beer, and see how many candies my wife and I can hand out.
posted by caution live frogs at 7:49 AM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
I just made 'three ingredient peanut butter cookies' for the first time - mostly because of the Peanut Butter MeFi Thread and ... sugar russssssh!
1 cup Peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar and one medium egg.
Cook for 15 - 20 mins - Gas 4 (350F/180C). Cool for 10 min
[You can substituent American 'cup' for regular teacup in this instance, but I cannot speak to this method for other recipes.]
posted by Faintdreams at 7:52 AM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
1 cup Peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar and one medium egg.
Cook for 15 - 20 mins - Gas 4 (350F/180C). Cool for 10 min
[You can substituent American 'cup' for regular teacup in this instance, but I cannot speak to this method for other recipes.]
posted by Faintdreams at 7:52 AM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
And spare parts. That's been fun. In the past 5 years between my wife and I: Two blown ACLs (matching his-and-hers scars!), a slipped disc that avoided surgery but resulted in months of PT, a toe I stupidly smashed by dropping a log on it, and last but certainly not least, a hysterectomy done because it reduced cancer risk based on my wife's genetic tests. I don't feel old, right up until I do. I need to start running again, and I'm really REALLY looking forward to actually skiing this season instead of just watching, because that sucks.
It's not the getting hurt that's hard as you get older, it's coming to terms with how long it takes you to bounce back!
posted by caution live frogs at 7:54 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
It's not the getting hurt that's hard as you get older, it's coming to terms with how long it takes you to bounce back!
posted by caution live frogs at 7:54 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
one toke over the line as presented by that notorious hippie, lawrence welk
posted by pyramid termite at 8:12 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
posted by pyramid termite at 8:12 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
OMG THERE ARE THREE MEN WITH CHAINSAWS IN MY BACK YARD
posted by mochapickle at 8:13 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
posted by mochapickle at 8:13 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
AND A FOURTH GUY JUST ROLLED UP WITH A WOODCHIPPER
posted by mochapickle at 8:14 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
posted by mochapickle at 8:14 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
It's kind of a thing in New England that no one ever uses their front door ever. One reason may be that front doors usually open into living rooms and unnecessarily expose living areas to to cold air. Side doors also usually enter into a mudroom or some other kind of informal drop zone.
Or the front door opens on the parlor, which isn't used as a living area as such. My experience growing up was that the front door was used by/for salespeople, the mail, and Halloween.
posted by Halloween Jack at 8:15 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Or the front door opens on the parlor, which isn't used as a living area as such. My experience growing up was that the front door was used by/for salespeople, the mail, and Halloween.
posted by Halloween Jack at 8:15 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
mochapickle, did you invite them? Or are these surprise chainsaw men?
posted by wenestvedt at 8:33 AM on October 31, 2022 [14 favorites]
posted by wenestvedt at 8:33 AM on October 31, 2022 [14 favorites]
(Everytime I see the title to this thread it triggers an earworm)
This is my neighbour's cat He's one of a couple of identical cats who are basically one cat in two bodies.
He (they?) is my enemy as he's always hanging around my tiny garden, hunting the bats, nesting birds, field mice and lizards that have moved in since I managed to get some plants growing.
I always mean to chase him away with a spray from the garden hose, and I always end up playing a game of "can I touch your paw before you pat my hand".
For a vicious killer, he's quite polite and always velvets his paws. I think he knows my true feelings though as he never lets me stroke him.
posted by Zumbador at 8:34 AM on October 31, 2022 [9 favorites]
This is my neighbour's cat He's one of a couple of identical cats who are basically one cat in two bodies.
He (they?) is my enemy as he's always hanging around my tiny garden, hunting the bats, nesting birds, field mice and lizards that have moved in since I managed to get some plants growing.
I always mean to chase him away with a spray from the garden hose, and I always end up playing a game of "can I touch your paw before you pat my hand".
For a vicious killer, he's quite polite and always velvets his paws. I think he knows my true feelings though as he never lets me stroke him.
posted by Zumbador at 8:34 AM on October 31, 2022 [9 favorites]
wenestvedt: THE TREECUTTER PEOPLE ARE HEEEEEERE!
They were invited. And they are taking down my half of the enormous dead elm tree out back that has been shedding equally enormous limbs for the whole time we've lived here. Two weeks after close, sudden spring storm, torso-sized limbs fell and wiped out the covered patio. Reliably, twice a year, limb here, limb there, dangling on power lines, crashing against the side door to the laundry room, smashing the fence, creating new pathways and boundaries that routinely befuddle the dog.
In summer I used to sleep in the hammock out back, at least I would until midnight or so until the house cooled off enough to sleep indoors, but this summer the creaking, moaning dead branches spooked me and I stayed away. No one wants to die splattered in a hammock. So now those huge old limbs are being cut back to the trunk and it won't be so scary next summer.
That old elm is well over 100 feet tall, said to be planted by the city founders themselves. The city founders had this profound love for trees and once enacted this elaborate plan, a kind of arboreal Noah's Ark: Two of every tree on earth planted here, in our little town on the high plains of Colorado, along the banks of the creek that went through the center of town. This worked about as well as you'd expect -- the palm trees and magnolias found themselves unfamiliar with the arid conditions and perished within a year. A massive flood a few years later swept everything else away. The elms and ash, like the ones in my yard, survived, but they're enormous and aging out. We have 90 mph winds here on occasion and the branches, even empty, are like catchers' mitts and whole trees fall, leaving root bases 12 feet tall angling up toward the sky.
It's noisy work but the guys are super nice and they are absolutely fearless up in the branches. Kind of wish they'd had some sort of chainsaw murder costumes for this particular day but you can't have it all.
(Also, no-stress, no rules November writing is starting on IRL tomorrow for anyone looking to work on a writing project or just write more. All are welcome through Nov 30th. Write a note to your grandma, write a novel, write a poem, write a shopping list, or a diary, or? No stress! Come join us. )
posted by mochapickle at 8:48 AM on October 31, 2022 [12 favorites]
They were invited. And they are taking down my half of the enormous dead elm tree out back that has been shedding equally enormous limbs for the whole time we've lived here. Two weeks after close, sudden spring storm, torso-sized limbs fell and wiped out the covered patio. Reliably, twice a year, limb here, limb there, dangling on power lines, crashing against the side door to the laundry room, smashing the fence, creating new pathways and boundaries that routinely befuddle the dog.
In summer I used to sleep in the hammock out back, at least I would until midnight or so until the house cooled off enough to sleep indoors, but this summer the creaking, moaning dead branches spooked me and I stayed away. No one wants to die splattered in a hammock. So now those huge old limbs are being cut back to the trunk and it won't be so scary next summer.
That old elm is well over 100 feet tall, said to be planted by the city founders themselves. The city founders had this profound love for trees and once enacted this elaborate plan, a kind of arboreal Noah's Ark: Two of every tree on earth planted here, in our little town on the high plains of Colorado, along the banks of the creek that went through the center of town. This worked about as well as you'd expect -- the palm trees and magnolias found themselves unfamiliar with the arid conditions and perished within a year. A massive flood a few years later swept everything else away. The elms and ash, like the ones in my yard, survived, but they're enormous and aging out. We have 90 mph winds here on occasion and the branches, even empty, are like catchers' mitts and whole trees fall, leaving root bases 12 feet tall angling up toward the sky.
It's noisy work but the guys are super nice and they are absolutely fearless up in the branches. Kind of wish they'd had some sort of chainsaw murder costumes for this particular day but you can't have it all.
(Also, no-stress, no rules November writing is starting on IRL tomorrow for anyone looking to work on a writing project or just write more. All are welcome through Nov 30th. Write a note to your grandma, write a novel, write a poem, write a shopping list, or a diary, or? No stress! Come join us. )
posted by mochapickle at 8:48 AM on October 31, 2022 [12 favorites]
My house is a variation on the typical Chicago bungalow, with the main entrance on the side of the house. There is no door in front - just the windows for our front room. It's often nice because it feels more private, but I do wish I had a front door and porch or stoop sometimes.
This is especially true on Halloween, because our side door is at street level but our first floor, like all Chicago bungalows, is raised -- so answering the door involves going down a half-flight of stairs in a narrow stairway, and the door opens to the narrow gangway between our and our neighbor's houses. It's just really awkward especially if there's a big group of kids. I'd prefer sitting outside on a porch and handing out candy (also to prevent the doorbell ringing that drives the dogs mad).
In past years we'd just party on our front lawn with our next door neighbors, but they've moved and sitting out there on the sidewalk by myself doesn't appeal this year. So I think I'll set up a table with a skeleton, sign, and bowl of candy and hope the kids leave enough for everyone.
I couldn't muster the energy for a costume anyway, what with my partner being on crutches for 2 months and counting and all.
posted by misskaz at 8:50 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
This is especially true on Halloween, because our side door is at street level but our first floor, like all Chicago bungalows, is raised -- so answering the door involves going down a half-flight of stairs in a narrow stairway, and the door opens to the narrow gangway between our and our neighbor's houses. It's just really awkward especially if there's a big group of kids. I'd prefer sitting outside on a porch and handing out candy (also to prevent the doorbell ringing that drives the dogs mad).
In past years we'd just party on our front lawn with our next door neighbors, but they've moved and sitting out there on the sidewalk by myself doesn't appeal this year. So I think I'll set up a table with a skeleton, sign, and bowl of candy and hope the kids leave enough for everyone.
I couldn't muster the energy for a costume anyway, what with my partner being on crutches for 2 months and counting and all.
posted by misskaz at 8:50 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I can't even remember the last time I had a trick-or-treater show up on my doorstep. For close to 30 years I've lived mostly in places that aren't conducive to receiving them (apartments, or off-the-beaten-path houses, or houses hidden by other houses, etc.). And for some reason even the 4-5 years I've lived directly on a suburban street, no costumed kids showed up for candy (which is just as well, since I rarely bothered buying any).
(The last time I even bothered to carve a pumpkin was about 10 years ago...it rotted overnight after only a couple of days, nearly ruining my dining room table in the process. On discovery the next morning, applying a hot iron to layers of wax paper/paper bag/towel managed to flatten and re-glue the warped veneer without scorching it. Whew.)
So like pretty much all the other holidays these days, I see a few themed memes and read a few anecdotes about other people experiencing it, but otherwise my daily life continues unperturbed by holiday hubbub.
posted by Greg_Ace at 8:53 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
(The last time I even bothered to carve a pumpkin was about 10 years ago...it rotted overnight after only a couple of days, nearly ruining my dining room table in the process. On discovery the next morning, applying a hot iron to layers of wax paper/paper bag/towel managed to flatten and re-glue the warped veneer without scorching it. Whew.)
So like pretty much all the other holidays these days, I see a few themed memes and read a few anecdotes about other people experiencing it, but otherwise my daily life continues unperturbed by holiday hubbub.
posted by Greg_Ace at 8:53 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
The neighbour across the street works in one of those "hero" professions that's all about health and safety and getting people out of dangerous situations that have gone bad, so you'd think he would know better, but apparently not. Or maybe it's a deliberate move. I have no idea.
For his Hallowe'en decoration he has one of those giant spiderwebs with a (too small--seriously, he cheaped out and it needs to be much bigger) spider mounted on top. Which is fine. Except for the fact he has got it attached to the posts holding up his porch and anchored into the lawn right across the traffic path that kids typically take as they run from his door to the house next door. At the height he's got the web, it is going to clothesline a kid right across the neck. And it's not that I want to see a kid get hurt, but part me me kind of does want to see a kid get all tangled up in it just so that he realizes it's a stupid place to place that particular decoration.
posted by sardonyx at 8:56 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
For his Hallowe'en decoration he has one of those giant spiderwebs with a (too small--seriously, he cheaped out and it needs to be much bigger) spider mounted on top. Which is fine. Except for the fact he has got it attached to the posts holding up his porch and anchored into the lawn right across the traffic path that kids typically take as they run from his door to the house next door. At the height he's got the web, it is going to clothesline a kid right across the neck. And it's not that I want to see a kid get hurt, but part me me kind of does want to see a kid get all tangled up in it just so that he realizes it's a stupid place to place that particular decoration.
posted by sardonyx at 8:56 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
My music room has been occupied by the ghost of a mad scientist who repeatedly injects me with paralysis.
posted by aiq at 9:02 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
posted by aiq at 9:02 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I got my kid a big Toblerone at duty free, and re-labeled it to say TBBLOBNOERN because the service that the original "stoned roommate" did that with is like £100 for £5 of chocolate.
posted by rum-soaked space hobo at 9:16 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by rum-soaked space hobo at 9:16 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
But because of that knee, I've been walking wrong, and when I broke an ankle, it healed up in a skewed way.
I also have a weird gait/foot thing. The only evidence for it is that with one specific pair of shoes (Skechers brand but basically Crocs), if I wear socks with them, one of the socks turns over while I am walking and when I get home, the heel of the sock (of just my right foot!) is on top. If I walk for long enough, the twisting tightens and I have to fix it mid-walk. It is so weird, it's just this one pair of shoes! And then recently I mentioned this to someone and they said the same thing happens to their mom. Anyone else?
posted by Glinn at 9:23 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
I also have a weird gait/foot thing. The only evidence for it is that with one specific pair of shoes (Skechers brand but basically Crocs), if I wear socks with them, one of the socks turns over while I am walking and when I get home, the heel of the sock (of just my right foot!) is on top. If I walk for long enough, the twisting tightens and I have to fix it mid-walk. It is so weird, it's just this one pair of shoes! And then recently I mentioned this to someone and they said the same thing happens to their mom. Anyone else?
posted by Glinn at 9:23 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
My favorite Pittsburgh DJ, Zombo, really goes deep for Halloween. I can't find his 12 hours of Halloween from last year, but here's 6 hours of his Halloween Rocking Party from this year, in 2 three-hour shows.
My littlest is still in his Mario costume from preschool, says he's going to keep it on until we go out trick or treating in 6 hours.
posted by Catblack at 9:28 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
My littlest is still in his Mario costume from preschool, says he's going to keep it on until we go out trick or treating in 6 hours.
posted by Catblack at 9:28 AM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
I had a nasty stint of sciatica this summer. Was forcing me to walk wrong, (splaying out my right foot). Thought I had gotten it better, but was wearing flip-flops or barefeet all summer. Summer is over, and my shoes went back on...
NOPE! Something is still not right. Never had the weird sock thing happen.
Remember when I had ACL surgery, and then realized how difficult walking is, and how there is so much more to it than I had ever even noticed.
posted by Windopaene at 9:30 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
NOPE! Something is still not right. Never had the weird sock thing happen.
Remember when I had ACL surgery, and then realized how difficult walking is, and how there is so much more to it than I had ever even noticed.
posted by Windopaene at 9:30 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I have a black cat at school with her costume. This is maybe the first year that the friend group is really important to her trick-or-treat experience, so we will be meeting up downtown with a whole gaggle, I HOPE AND PRAY. If they don't show or are on a different schedule from us, things will get loud. My kid has gone all-in on being unpleasant when she doesn't get things exactly her way, and it's been a tough fall.
But! I found a raven mask at Target of all places and dug out a wig to wear it with (platinum blonde for contrast) and will be throwing on a black coverall to complete the look. It's been years since I bothered to mask, and I find myself looking forward to it. Going for general creepy vibes rather than a coherent costume.
posted by Lawn Beaver at 9:34 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
But! I found a raven mask at Target of all places and dug out a wig to wear it with (platinum blonde for contrast) and will be throwing on a black coverall to complete the look. It's been years since I bothered to mask, and I find myself looking forward to it. Going for general creepy vibes rather than a coherent costume.
posted by Lawn Beaver at 9:34 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
You know what sucks - loving Halloween and living in a neighborhood with no trick or treaters. I've lived here for 12 years and in that time, I've had a total of 3 trick or treaters. My wife ends up taking the mostly untouched candy to her classroom.
Seems to be a combination of "trunk and treats" and kids getting shuttled over to the richie rich part of town. Oh and the local evangelical church running their "Happy Hallelujah Night" that always makes me shake my head.
posted by drewbage1847 at 9:59 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Seems to be a combination of "trunk and treats" and kids getting shuttled over to the richie rich part of town. Oh and the local evangelical church running their "Happy Hallelujah Night" that always makes me shake my head.
posted by drewbage1847 at 9:59 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
OMG THERE ARE THREE MEN WITH CHAINSAWS IN MY BACK YARD
posted by mochapickle
mochapickle, did you invite them? Or are these surprise chainsaw men?
posted by wenestvedt
I think you're safe, I'm pretty sure they can't come into your house unless you invite them in.
posted by BigHeartedGuy at 10:04 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
posted by mochapickle
mochapickle, did you invite them? Or are these surprise chainsaw men?
posted by wenestvedt
I think you're safe, I'm pretty sure they can't come into your house unless you invite them in.
posted by BigHeartedGuy at 10:04 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
My toddler has been asking to be a "spooky ghost that says BOO!" for literally months. We were sick all October but I got her costume together yesterday and folx, she doesn't like it. It's too spooky. (She's not super articulate but I don't think she likes having her face covered with just eyeholes and I'm not sure what to do about that. Maybe cut a last minute hole for her head to stick through?)
Well, she can wear a shirt with a picture of a ghost on it.
posted by muddgirl at 10:05 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Well, she can wear a shirt with a picture of a ghost on it.
posted by muddgirl at 10:05 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
I just finished reading a book about three dead teenage girls working as grim reapers! It didn't even occur to me until just now that it was a particularly apt thing to read on October 31st...
Afterlove, by Tanya Byrne
"In this powerful, all-encompassing YA love story, a girl who becomes a grim reaper must figure out what the future holds—especially when it comes to the girlfriend she left behind.
When Ashana Persaud meets Poppy Morgan on a school trip, she’s sure it’s too good to be true. Ash has never had much luck with girls, but Poppy proves different. Coffee dates turn to museum trips until, soon, the two girls can see a future together—one that’s seemingly snatched from them when a hit-and-run takes Ash’s life on New Year’s Eve.
As the last person to die before midnight, Ash is bestowed the title of reaper, tasked with finding lost souls and helping them cross over. Only those close to death can perceive a reaper, so when Ash runs into Poppy one lonely night—and Poppy recognizes her—they can't be sure if it's the second chance they've so desperately wished for, or a tragedy lying in wait."
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries at 10:09 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Afterlove, by Tanya Byrne
"In this powerful, all-encompassing YA love story, a girl who becomes a grim reaper must figure out what the future holds—especially when it comes to the girlfriend she left behind.
When Ashana Persaud meets Poppy Morgan on a school trip, she’s sure it’s too good to be true. Ash has never had much luck with girls, but Poppy proves different. Coffee dates turn to museum trips until, soon, the two girls can see a future together—one that’s seemingly snatched from them when a hit-and-run takes Ash’s life on New Year’s Eve.
As the last person to die before midnight, Ash is bestowed the title of reaper, tasked with finding lost souls and helping them cross over. Only those close to death can perceive a reaper, so when Ash runs into Poppy one lonely night—and Poppy recognizes her—they can't be sure if it's the second chance they've so desperately wished for, or a tragedy lying in wait."
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries at 10:09 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
THE CHAINSAW MEN LIKE FRESH-BAKED BANANA BREAD
IF YOU ARE IN LEATHERFACE COUNTRY TAKE NOTE
posted by mochapickle at 10:12 AM on October 31, 2022 [14 favorites]
IF YOU ARE IN LEATHERFACE COUNTRY TAKE NOTE
posted by mochapickle at 10:12 AM on October 31, 2022 [14 favorites]
IF YOU ARE IN LEATHERFACE COUNTRY TAKE NOTE
Heh. I was going to suggest suprising them with a Leatherface costume and one of their chainsaws.
Then whip out some banana bread.
"Slaughterhouse? Oh, no. This is my baking outfit."
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 10:20 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Heh. I was going to suggest suprising them with a Leatherface costume and one of their chainsaws.
Then whip out some banana bread.
"Slaughterhouse? Oh, no. This is my baking outfit."
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 10:20 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Windopaene: ACL surgery! I am so sorry you had to deal with that. The night I hurt my knee, I was lying awake thinking I would surely have to have it. I don't know for sure that I won't, not until I see the specialist, but according to the X-ray, it looks like I lucked out and didn't tear anything the whole way. But I am never going to forget the assortment of noises it made -- like three or four glowsticks at once.
I feel moved to make a couple PSAs:
a) the next time you go to an urgent care that claims to be open, please call them beforehand and make sure they have actual practitioners present there and aren't just short-staffed and doing "virtual urgent care" from their fucking office instead of taking the L and posting that they're closed for the day
b) no matter how healthy and/or athletic you are, take some time to install grab bars or place a sturdy, climbable object next to your toilet(s), because a time may come that you regret their absence bitterly
posted by Countess Elena at 10:22 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
I feel moved to make a couple PSAs:
a) the next time you go to an urgent care that claims to be open, please call them beforehand and make sure they have actual practitioners present there and aren't just short-staffed and doing "virtual urgent care" from their fucking office instead of taking the L and posting that they're closed for the day
b) no matter how healthy and/or athletic you are, take some time to install grab bars or place a sturdy, climbable object next to your toilet(s), because a time may come that you regret their absence bitterly
posted by Countess Elena at 10:22 AM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
Worst Off-Brand Halloween Candy:
Schmutzy Rolls
Gummy Chairs
Mr. Adequate-Bar
World's Stickiest Peanut Butter (for Kids with Braces)
Count Discount
Gelatin Product
Opera Peanuts
Candy Quinoa
Pungent Patch Kids
Hershey's Salutes
Dyspeptic Ranchers
Charburst
posted by Greg_Ace at 10:26 AM on October 31, 2022 [8 favorites]
Schmutzy Rolls
Gummy Chairs
Mr. Adequate-Bar
World's Stickiest Peanut Butter (for Kids with Braces)
Count Discount
Gelatin Product
Opera Peanuts
Candy Quinoa
Pungent Patch Kids
Hershey's Salutes
Dyspeptic Ranchers
Charburst
posted by Greg_Ace at 10:26 AM on October 31, 2022 [8 favorites]
Then whip out some banana bread.
POTASSIUM IS RESTORATIVE
IT TAKES A LOT OUT OF YOU TO RUN AROUND WITH A HEAVY CHAINSAW ALL DAY SAWING OFF LIMBS
Also, the woodchipper is now parked on the gravel driveway outside my dining room window and the whole room shakes when it's working! Cabinets are beginning to shimmy! The wineglasses are cheersing themselves! Madness!
posted by mochapickle at 10:28 AM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
POTASSIUM IS RESTORATIVE
IT TAKES A LOT OUT OF YOU TO RUN AROUND WITH A HEAVY CHAINSAW ALL DAY SAWING OFF LIMBS
Also, the woodchipper is now parked on the gravel driveway outside my dining room window and the whole room shakes when it's working! Cabinets are beginning to shimmy! The wineglasses are cheersing themselves! Madness!
posted by mochapickle at 10:28 AM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
Worst Trick or Treat candy as a kid was always Dots. It's like they took everything I love about gummies and replaced it with sadness.
posted by downtohisturtles at 10:33 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
posted by downtohisturtles at 10:33 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
A Frightening bit of Peter O'Toole ...
posted by philip-random at 11:03 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by philip-random at 11:03 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Hey, Gelatin Product is my favorite candy.
posted by Lawn Beaver at 11:06 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by Lawn Beaver at 11:06 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I prefer Dali Ranchers for a more surreal Halloween experience.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:21 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:21 AM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I won the costume contest this weekend! Unfortunately my web host continues to be crashed, so I can't post pics as yet. I also ran into a costume twin, who was quite pleased to find another Mirabel, which is lovely. I like costume twinning, but it bums me out if the other person isn't into it, which is what happened last year.
Yes, I HAVE started next year's costume already, seriously.
I wore my costume to the office today--I note it's very heavy/all out of yarn and I was dragging along my purse and laptop and lunch and office snacks and blah de blah--and then arrived and noticed that all my keys were gone. I was all I AM NOT HAULING IT ALL BACK HOME, waited at the door for someone to let me in, then left all of that stuff home while I retraced my steps. Of course it wasn't dropped on the sidewalk, it's at my house. I gave up and drove to work and paid for parking just so I didn't have to do that slog ALL OVER AGAIN. New boss referred to it as my getting a trick this morning :P
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:22 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Yes, I HAVE started next year's costume already, seriously.
I wore my costume to the office today--I note it's very heavy/all out of yarn and I was dragging along my purse and laptop and lunch and office snacks and blah de blah--and then arrived and noticed that all my keys were gone. I was all I AM NOT HAULING IT ALL BACK HOME, waited at the door for someone to let me in, then left all of that stuff home while I retraced my steps. Of course it wasn't dropped on the sidewalk, it's at my house. I gave up and drove to work and paid for parking just so I didn't have to do that slog ALL OVER AGAIN. New boss referred to it as my getting a trick this morning :P
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:22 AM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I am wondering how busy the craft store will be immediately after work on Halloween - I need some thread that is not free! And not for Halloween either, I am ahead of the game on this project.
posted by mersen at 11:28 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by mersen at 11:28 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
I wish I could buy DOTS.
But only place I've seen them they are in giant bags of nonsense, with only a couple of DOTS boxes in them. Ugh.
posted by Windopaene at 11:48 AM on October 31, 2022
But only place I've seen them they are in giant bags of nonsense, with only a couple of DOTS boxes in them. Ugh.
posted by Windopaene at 11:48 AM on October 31, 2022
mochapickle, did you invite them? Or are these surprise chainsaw men?
I see mochapickle replied a few minutes later to elucidate, but it would have been an absolutely boss move for her to never again post from this account and leave us all speculating.
Sort of a, "Drums, drums in the deep," of MetaFilter.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 11:50 AM on October 31, 2022 [12 favorites]
I see mochapickle replied a few minutes later to elucidate, but it would have been an absolutely boss move for her to never again post from this account and leave us all speculating.
Sort of a, "Drums, drums in the deep," of MetaFilter.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 11:50 AM on October 31, 2022 [12 favorites]
According to a friend of mine, Joann's is usually empty on Halloween night, so go for it.
I would like to mention that Kanye being highly likely to go broke after losing almost all of his moneymaking streams and him being a spendthrift delights me no end. Schaudenfreude! Karma! Fucked around and found out!
Universe, now do Elon next, please :)
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:53 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
I would like to mention that Kanye being highly likely to go broke after losing almost all of his moneymaking streams and him being a spendthrift delights me no end. Schaudenfreude! Karma! Fucked around and found out!
Universe, now do Elon next, please :)
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:53 AM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Now I have a mental image of three decrepit appliances shuffling and limping away into the distance, hoses and wiring trailing behind.
Wait. Short Circuit references in one thread and now Heartbeeps in this one?!
posted by majick at 12:08 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Wait. Short Circuit references in one thread and now Heartbeeps in this one?!
posted by majick at 12:08 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Do you live on a boat? Or a spaceship?
I sleep in a big bed with my wife.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 12:18 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I sleep in a big bed with my wife.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 12:18 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I see mochapickle replied a few minutes later to elucidate, but it would have been an absolutely boss move for her to never again post from this account and leave us all speculating.
With one final post to Music that's just an mp3 of of roaring chainsaws.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:30 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
With one final post to Music that's just an mp3 of of roaring chainsaws.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:30 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
mandolin conspiracy, are we... are we okay?
posted by mochapickle at 12:33 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by mochapickle at 12:33 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Oh, absolutely! The timing of your chainsaw guys' appearance is impeccable.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:35 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:35 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Seeing as how the person posting as mochapickle was just advocating serving banana bread to chainsaw men, I am not all that comfortable that the real mochapickle has not gone to meet her mulcher.
posted by taz at 12:36 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
posted by taz at 12:36 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
Seeing as how the person posting as mochapickle was just advocating serving banana bread to chainsaw men
"You're sounding awfully chipper today."
*rimshot*
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:38 PM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
"You're sounding awfully chipper today."
*rimshot*
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:38 PM on October 31, 2022 [11 favorites]
Nah, i want to hear about deep wood chip mulching, and that takes a year or more to settle in.
Worrrrrms.
posted by clew at 12:44 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Worrrrrms.
posted by clew at 12:44 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
gone to meet her mulcher
<img src="dontmindif_istealthis.mp4">
posted by majick at 12:44 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
<img src="dontmindif_istealthis.mp4">
posted by majick at 12:44 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
THIS WOOD CHIPPER COULD EASILY FIT TWO BUSCEMIS
posted by mochapickle at 12:46 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
posted by mochapickle at 12:46 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
TWO, TWO AND A HALF MAYBE
posted by mochapickle at 12:47 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by mochapickle at 12:47 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
Standard Buscemis or Fellow-kids Buscemis?
posted by taz at 12:49 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by taz at 12:49 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
(The skateboard wheels often jam in the older model machine.)
posted by wenestvedt at 1:00 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by wenestvedt at 1:00 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I wish I could buy DOTS.
But only place I've seen them they are in giant bags of nonsense, with only a couple of DOTS boxes in them. Ugh.
They sell them in movie-theater-candy-size boxes. Target has them sometimes. (Probably the movie theater does too, though since I haven't been in one in so long I'm not sure.)
posted by Daily Alice at 1:22 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
But only place I've seen them they are in giant bags of nonsense, with only a couple of DOTS boxes in them. Ugh.
They sell them in movie-theater-candy-size boxes. Target has them sometimes. (Probably the movie theater does too, though since I haven't been in one in so long I'm not sure.)
posted by Daily Alice at 1:22 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Is Metafilter getting old? I think we don't collect this data, right? But it sure feels like we all got middle aged at the same time. My contribution: I threw my back out making breakfast a few weeks ago and was totally incapacitated for days. Still not quite right but at least I can walk the dog.
That Lawrence Welk video is amazing.
posted by HotToddy at 1:39 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
That Lawrence Welk video is amazing.
posted by HotToddy at 1:39 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I spent the morning going through everything in the basement and making a list of things I can give away on my local Facebook Buy Nothing, now that I’ve cleared a little space by giving away the big things. Today I am giving away all his expensive Tumi bags. I believe Tumi will replace a monogram on a secondhand bag still but I don’t know. He was hard to buy presents for but he liked Tumi stuff. It continues to make me so happy to share all my husband’s things with other people, and I realized just now it’s a little immortality cheat. If his stuff is still being used, that means he’s sort of still around, right? Oh dear.
But right now I’m sitting in my front step in the city with a basket of candy waiting for the kids. Another form of immortality.
posted by Peach at 1:49 PM on October 31, 2022 [17 favorites]
But right now I’m sitting in my front step in the city with a basket of candy waiting for the kids. Another form of immortality.
posted by Peach at 1:49 PM on October 31, 2022 [17 favorites]
I knew I was getting old when I stopped jumping down from pickup tailgates. That was at least 15 years ago.
Had it underlined last weekend when I dropped a motorcycle on its side in the garage and could not get it upright. Had to resort to using my Genie Lift (which, if you're a garage denzien, is honestly a game changer and one of the most useful tools I own, like a compact, lightweight mini forklift. I have an older version of the GL-8. Watch craigslist, they show up fairly often, I paid $150, not the $2,300 Amazon wants for a new one).
posted by maxwelton at 2:06 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Had it underlined last weekend when I dropped a motorcycle on its side in the garage and could not get it upright. Had to resort to using my Genie Lift (which, if you're a garage denzien, is honestly a game changer and one of the most useful tools I own, like a compact, lightweight mini forklift. I have an older version of the GL-8. Watch craigslist, they show up fairly often, I paid $150, not the $2,300 Amazon wants for a new one).
posted by maxwelton at 2:06 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Necco wafers for Halloween, Halloween.
posted by clavdivs at 2:07 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by clavdivs at 2:07 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
My first real sign of aging was that I started farting every time I sneeze. And because the sneeze has me all clenched up, they're real ass rippers. So you have that to look forward to, kids. NOW GET OFF MY DAMN LAWN
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 2:13 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 2:13 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
I can't tell you how glad I am to have found a group I can share that with.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 2:14 PM on October 31, 2022 [16 favorites]
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 2:14 PM on October 31, 2022 [16 favorites]
If you have never hyperextended one of yours, I do not recommend it.
I did it at age ~13. It's my reference "10" whenever I'm asked to rate whatever my current pain level is.
posted by neuron at 2:23 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
I did it at age ~13. It's my reference "10" whenever I'm asked to rate whatever my current pain level is.
posted by neuron at 2:23 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Is Metafilter getting old? […]
That Lawrence Welk video is amazing.
That’s maybe a little over-det—
posted by HotToddy
Over-determined, yes, well played.
posted by clew at 2:34 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
That Lawrence Welk video is amazing.
That’s maybe a little over-det—
posted by HotToddy
Over-determined, yes, well played.
posted by clew at 2:34 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I wish I could buy DOTS.
I think maybe Dollar Tree carries them? Pretty sure I'm going there tomorrow and if I remember I'll message you.
---
Malk Duds
Ms. Krabappel: Seymour, this meatloaf tastes like newspaper.
Seymour: Newsprint is an excellent source of roughage and essential inks.
posted by neuron at 2:49 PM on October 31, 2022
I think maybe Dollar Tree carries them? Pretty sure I'm going there tomorrow and if I remember I'll message you.
---
Malk Duds
Ms. Krabappel: Seymour, this meatloaf tastes like newspaper.
Seymour: Newsprint is an excellent source of roughage and essential inks.
posted by neuron at 2:49 PM on October 31, 2022
Took my cat Oscar to the vet this morning for a check on his ongoing intestinal maladies (regarding which you do not want details). He was a Very Good Boy, exploring the room and sitting for a while in the window sill. He made a friend of a guy that was walking by. I was pleased that he's gained a pound since August. I've been spending a lot for fancy foods and feeding him several times a day.
Then it was time for a checkup regarding my intestinal malady (bleeding). Got labs drawn and hopefully I'm right that my anemia is worse again because we know how to deal with it but if my blood cell count is okay then idk wtf is going on. I'm needing 9 hours sleep at night plus an afternoon nap and my exercise is harder lately; could not complete my regular workout yesterday. I've been spending a lot for fancy foods and feeding myself several times a day.
posted by neuron at 2:58 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
Then it was time for a checkup regarding my intestinal malady (bleeding). Got labs drawn and hopefully I'm right that my anemia is worse again because we know how to deal with it but if my blood cell count is okay then idk wtf is going on. I'm needing 9 hours sleep at night plus an afternoon nap and my exercise is harder lately; could not complete my regular workout yesterday. I've been spending a lot for fancy foods and feeding myself several times a day.
posted by neuron at 2:58 PM on October 31, 2022 [7 favorites]
But I wanted to give away candy tonight that wasn't drenched in plastic. About all I can think of are DOTS, Malk Duds, those weird malted malk balls, and...
I know I can buy big boxes of DOTS, but that is not something I tend to do.
Seriously, the options available for Halloween candy are so lame. Who doesn't want to get Necco Wafers, and those weird peanut butter chew things I used to get? And Bit-o-Honey's? You need something to trade with your friends for their good candy?
posted by Windopaene at 3:02 PM on October 31, 2022
I know I can buy big boxes of DOTS, but that is not something I tend to do.
Seriously, the options available for Halloween candy are so lame. Who doesn't want to get Necco Wafers, and those weird peanut butter chew things I used to get? And Bit-o-Honey's? You need something to trade with your friends for their good candy?
posted by Windopaene at 3:02 PM on October 31, 2022
Worst Off-Brand Halloween Candy:
Sneakers. Literally just chunks of clapped-out, unwashed sneakers. You won't be wishing for full-size, believe me.
posted by Halloween Jack at 3:12 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
Sneakers. Literally just chunks of clapped-out, unwashed sneakers. You won't be wishing for full-size, believe me.
posted by Halloween Jack at 3:12 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
Yeah, getting old sucks and denial no longer seems to be working. I've done something nasty to my left shoulder (I'm left-handed, which makes it even worse) but I'm not going to see a doctor because they might want to do something to me that would put a halt to our home renovations, so I just have to use the pain as motivation to move the renovation along.
posted by dg at 3:28 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by dg at 3:28 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Geez, I forgot about Necro Wafers too!
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:36 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:36 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Friends have a long-running citizen science endeavor tracking Halloween costume themes. Halloween on a Monday means that part of the household are off at a class, however, and I've been pressed into duty as a backup data collector, identifying and documenting children's costumes as they come to the house for candy.
No, this research has not passed an IRB. Yes, the kids are compensated in the form of candy.
Every year there are various categories such as Disney Empire vs. non-Disney. One year the extra category was fantasy vs science fiction. They couldn't decide which of those the human-sized hot dog belonged in. Is it science fiction? Or fantasy?
posted by gingerbeer at 3:56 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
No, this research has not passed an IRB. Yes, the kids are compensated in the form of candy.
Every year there are various categories such as Disney Empire vs. non-Disney. One year the extra category was fantasy vs science fiction. They couldn't decide which of those the human-sized hot dog belonged in. Is it science fiction? Or fantasy?
posted by gingerbeer at 3:56 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
or Kafkaesque horror?
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:05 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:05 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
The neighbour I posted about above already has his lights shut off--and they've been off for a while. Just to make things clear, local time is 7:16 PM, and the first bunch of kids just arrived at the door. Why did he bother going to the trouble of decorating if he doesn't want to participate in the doorbell-ringing portion of the day? And no, he hasn't hosted a party either.
posted by sardonyx at 4:18 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by sardonyx at 4:18 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
YAY WE HAVE TRICK OR TREATERS THIS YEAR!!!!!!
I live in a manufactured home community. In years past, people from rich neighborhoods would bring their kids here to trick or treat. It's a great way for kids to get tons of candy, in homes that are close together (we have a nice community, in that we aren't on top of each other, but we are close), in a neighborhood that is safe to walk in.
But even before the pandemic hit, the numbers dwindled. Probably all the "trunk or treat" events held at the schools. The year before last we had one kid.
But tonight we've had lots! I'm so happy!!
posted by annieb at 4:25 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I live in a manufactured home community. In years past, people from rich neighborhoods would bring their kids here to trick or treat. It's a great way for kids to get tons of candy, in homes that are close together (we have a nice community, in that we aren't on top of each other, but we are close), in a neighborhood that is safe to walk in.
But even before the pandemic hit, the numbers dwindled. Probably all the "trunk or treat" events held at the schools. The year before last we had one kid.
But tonight we've had lots! I'm so happy!!
posted by annieb at 4:25 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
No, this research has not passed an IRB. Yes, the kids are compensated in the form of candy.
Author disclosure: "We ate some of the candy while handing it out."
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:26 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
Author disclosure: "We ate some of the candy while handing it out."
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:26 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I have just learned about the ancient art of worm grunting , also known as worm charming and worm fiddling, depending on the techniques used.
Oh! I just had an epiphany about Dune...
posted by womb of things to be and tomb of things that were at 4:36 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
Oh! I just had an epiphany about Dune...
posted by womb of things to be and tomb of things that were at 4:36 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
We had the usual 300+ trick or treaters at our house. It's still going a bit but we rolled things up because of lack of candy and a bit of rain. I'm going out on a (very short and very stout) limb to say that it's thanks to Metafilter I recognized the red guy from "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared". I apparently made his night since I was the only person to do so. We also identified "The Shining" twins but in our defense, we were younger than the people dressed as them when we first saw the movie.
posted by mollweide at 4:38 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by mollweide at 4:38 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
I ran (ok, mostly walked) and 5K on Saturday. Right before the 2 mile sign, I managed to somehow trip over my two feet and skin up my knee. Walked a bit and then tried to run again. Nope. Not happening. Had my worst time ever.
I bought candy and then remembered my doorbell isn't working. I suppose I could have put up a sign to knock. But driving home from work, I only saw a handful of kids in my neighborhood so decided to send the candy to my brother.
posted by kathrynm at 4:46 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
I bought candy and then remembered my doorbell isn't working. I suppose I could have put up a sign to knock. But driving home from work, I only saw a handful of kids in my neighborhood so decided to send the candy to my brother.
posted by kathrynm at 4:46 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
I just had two front teeth pulled last week, it's still all bruised and ugly. I cannot wait to smile at the trick or treaters tonight.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 4:56 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 4:56 PM on October 31, 2022 [3 favorites]
so it's intermission at the mefi 2000 channel ( stop on by) and I took this spooky snap. it's like 50°, foggy and misty so I'll watch the fog and the whatever cry misty. Just quintessential Halloween weather. A close call with Covid, I feel mallo. I'm thinking by the laundry, dishes, watching
'The bat' (Agnes moorehead) I'm thinking it's the steriods and anti biotic chemical up tick thing
The thing 2011. oh kay
posted by clavdivs at 5:06 PM on October 31, 2022
'The bat' (Agnes moorehead) I'm thinking it's the steriods and anti biotic chemical up tick thing
The thing 2011. oh kay
posted by clavdivs at 5:06 PM on October 31, 2022
Happy Halloween to all. I am going to hide in the back of the house now.
posted by Oyéah at 6:21 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by Oyéah at 6:21 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
My son in law is a welder and built shipyard type boats as well as buildings back home, so his solution to making indoor partitions for another bedroom was to weld together a giant metal frame with plywood on both sides. It's janky as hell but my youngest is delighted. He has been a stay-at-home dad for six months and his sheer delight when I finally got around to ordering the power tools needed was a reminder that work is valuable above and beyond pay.
Also - get your electrician's certification! The cost of getting lights rewired was eye watering, and three of the eight places I tried couldn't even give a quote because they didn't have enough staff. I am deeply terrified of electricity due to several incidents as a child (when your older sibling tells you sticking a fork into a socket makes your hair stand up, you test it twice for scientific confirmation) and watching someone working with electrical wires next to another person with a welding torch and sunglasses was a lot of adrenaline.
posted by dorothyisunderwood at 6:48 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
Also - get your electrician's certification! The cost of getting lights rewired was eye watering, and three of the eight places I tried couldn't even give a quote because they didn't have enough staff. I am deeply terrified of electricity due to several incidents as a child (when your older sibling tells you sticking a fork into a socket makes your hair stand up, you test it twice for scientific confirmation) and watching someone working with electrical wires next to another person with a welding torch and sunglasses was a lot of adrenaline.
posted by dorothyisunderwood at 6:48 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
56 kids, three s'mores, 8:00 shut-down.
We doused the fire and walked the neighborhood, then walked the dog. Some houses still had bowls of candy out, so I grabbed a couple of Almond Joys.
A good evening, all around!
posted by wenestvedt at 6:58 PM on October 31, 2022
We doused the fire and walked the neighborhood, then walked the dog. Some houses still had bowls of candy out, so I grabbed a couple of Almond Joys.
A good evening, all around!
posted by wenestvedt at 6:58 PM on October 31, 2022
Costume update: after wearing a ghost t-shirt for a few blocks my toddler reluctantly agreed to wear her ghost costume in exchange for some candy.
posted by muddgirl at 7:05 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by muddgirl at 7:05 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Getting older beats the alternative but it sucks in a lot of ways. Haven't had a life threatening event but have had 2 carpal tunnel surgeries, an ankle surgery then a reconstruction to fix the first surgery, destroyed half my meniscus ( no new knee yet and afraid to get too rowdy and so have to). It's great to be retired though!
posted by scotty5x5 at 7:12 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by scotty5x5 at 7:12 PM on October 31, 2022 [1 favorite]
Not many trick or treaters at our new location, and the ones around here are overly polite.
We were almost immediately on track to have way too much leftover candy, so I'd tell kids old enough not to be closely shepherded by adults to just grab a handful from the bowl. And almost every damn time I had to look at them sternly and say something like "No, son, not like that. Grab a handful like you mean it."
Maybe next year I'll dress as a drill sergeant. YOU CALL THAT A HANDFUL, MAGGOT?
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 7:22 PM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
We were almost immediately on track to have way too much leftover candy, so I'd tell kids old enough not to be closely shepherded by adults to just grab a handful from the bowl. And almost every damn time I had to look at them sternly and say something like "No, son, not like that. Grab a handful like you mean it."
Maybe next year I'll dress as a drill sergeant. YOU CALL THAT A HANDFUL, MAGGOT?
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 7:22 PM on October 31, 2022 [6 favorites]
I walked behind kiddo and his crew. He really is old enough to go on his own, but expressed a preference for me walk 10 feet behind “just in case”. Only one person actually recognized him as BEING Number Five from The Umbrella Academy. Most had him pegged as “boarding school serial killer”. Which meh, close enough. But that one person? Made his face light up and the hot glue gun burn worth it.
My street and the general neighborhood is THE place for trick or treating. It happens on the same day (October 31) at the same time (6-8 PM) every damn year. So driving down that street on THAT day at THAT time is an exercise in futility and laying your damn horn in an attempt to get people off the street is not SPORTING AT ALL. Give the families ONE night and let the neighborhood bond.
On the upside, spouse said he was informed that our house has a reputation of handing out the good stuff. We had one group of late treaters in a car, who were disappointed to learn that the window for treats had closed. I gave them lots of candy and everyone in the car also go bubbles. I also told them to be careful.
posted by theBigRedKittyPurrs at 7:51 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
My street and the general neighborhood is THE place for trick or treating. It happens on the same day (October 31) at the same time (6-8 PM) every damn year. So driving down that street on THAT day at THAT time is an exercise in futility and laying your damn horn in an attempt to get people off the street is not SPORTING AT ALL. Give the families ONE night and let the neighborhood bond.
On the upside, spouse said he was informed that our house has a reputation of handing out the good stuff. We had one group of late treaters in a car, who were disappointed to learn that the window for treats had closed. I gave them lots of candy and everyone in the car also go bubbles. I also told them to be careful.
posted by theBigRedKittyPurrs at 7:51 PM on October 31, 2022 [5 favorites]
I live in the country, and not many families around here have ToT-aged kids, so I never get too many, but I always try to have something on hand just in case. I asked 18yo to pick up some candy, and he brought home four bags of candy, which is, like, double what we'd need on a good year, back when there were kids around. My brother lives nearby, but he doesn't have his kids every Halloween, so I wasn't sure what we'd do with all the extra...
We had four (4) ToTers, all my nephews. At 7:40 pm, so pretty much end of the evening. Yes, they got it all, on the condition they'd share with their dad.
I did snag two mini Snickers beforehand, but otherwise, they each got essentially a whole bag of candy. If I wasn't the favorite aunt before, I am now.
posted by cinnamonduff at 8:23 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
We had four (4) ToTers, all my nephews. At 7:40 pm, so pretty much end of the evening. Yes, they got it all, on the condition they'd share with their dad.
I did snag two mini Snickers beforehand, but otherwise, they each got essentially a whole bag of candy. If I wasn't the favorite aunt before, I am now.
posted by cinnamonduff at 8:23 PM on October 31, 2022 [4 favorites]
Just woke up with a broken earworm. Very annoying (the loop is wrong, I think my brain has combined two similar tracks)
It's been a while since I heard the phrase "first world problem". Seems to me that it was really popular around 2019 and then abruptly went out of fashion. I wonder why.
posted by Zumbador at 8:31 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
It's been a while since I heard the phrase "first world problem". Seems to me that it was really popular around 2019 and then abruptly went out of fashion. I wonder why.
posted by Zumbador at 8:31 PM on October 31, 2022 [2 favorites]
Oh, theBigRedKittyPurrs, we would have totally been here for Number Five. We give 300+ pieces of candy per year hoping for the 5 or so cool costumes we can actually recognize.
posted by mollweide at 8:34 PM on October 31, 2022
posted by mollweide at 8:34 PM on October 31, 2022
These last few days I've learned that film criticism can be genuinely transgressive and hopelessly galvanizing in its local context. It's a shame that the criticism can't be widely shared without bringing doom to the critic... perhaps we are delusional to think they can be protected for long. Who the hell knows.
I just want to leave this line at random places.
此所谓，简中的温良
posted by fatehunter at 11:52 PM on October 31, 2022
I just want to leave this line at random places.
此所谓，简中的温良
posted by fatehunter at 11:52 PM on October 31, 2022
Opening my email inbox, and seeing this: "I Am Dead from your Steam wishlist" and thinking wtf?? What fresh new hell? Have I managed to attract a psychopath with my Steam wishlist of all things??? etc., then clicking through to see "I Am Dead from your Steam wishlist is now on sale!" ... and now thinking a) whew! and b) I put a game called "I Am Dead" on my Steam wishlist? ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯
posted by taz at 2:03 AM on November 1, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by taz at 2:03 AM on November 1, 2022 [3 favorites]
Isolating from a Covid exposure meant I spent most of Halloween night listening to the radio with our two fine black cats, Autolycus and Hestia, curled up with me on the big papasan chair. When WERS played "Bela Lugosi's Dead" Hestia stood bolt upright, one front paw raised, and stayed that way for the nine-minute track. Whether she was channeling Peter Murphy or she found a ghost or she was simply enjoying that reverb is anybody's guess.
posted by Spatch at 2:43 AM on November 1, 2022 [13 favorites]
posted by Spatch at 2:43 AM on November 1, 2022 [13 favorites]
Someone I know in physical-space spent Halloween handing out books to kids and teens from a coffin shaped bookcase...
they gave away at least 120 books all up.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries at 8:08 AM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
they gave away at least 120 books all up.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries at 8:08 AM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
I am dead from your Steam wishlist
Sockpuppet name up for grabs!
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:01 AM on November 1, 2022 [1 favorite]
Sockpuppet name up for grabs!
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:01 AM on November 1, 2022 [1 favorite]
When WERS played "Bela Lugosi's Dead" Hestia stood bolt upright, one front paw raised, and stayed that way for the nine-minute track
Every time Bela Lugosi's Dead is played a black cat gets a life back.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 9:06 AM on November 1, 2022 [13 favorites]
Every time Bela Lugosi's Dead is played a black cat gets a life back.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 9:06 AM on November 1, 2022 [13 favorites]
Joanns was indeed a ghost town. Got my thread, and clearance Halloween supplies for next year.
I woke up this morning feeling like I had heard someone knocking. Not woken up by the sound of a knock - less adrenaline and more unease. No further noise occurred, but it was a weird start to the month.
posted by mersen at 10:02 AM on November 1, 2022 [4 favorites]
I woke up this morning feeling like I had heard someone knocking. Not woken up by the sound of a knock - less adrenaline and more unease. No further noise occurred, but it was a weird start to the month.
posted by mersen at 10:02 AM on November 1, 2022 [4 favorites]
Hypnagogic hallucinations are weird. Once in a while in the middle of the night I wake up to the sensation that someone had just knocked on my door or the doorbell rang - except that I can tell somehow that the "sound" originated within my brain rather than having arrived through my ears. Very weird.
posted by Greg_Ace at 10:24 AM on November 1, 2022 [7 favorites]
posted by Greg_Ace at 10:24 AM on November 1, 2022 [7 favorites]
When I'm half asleep, I sometimes can't tell the difference between a very loud sound that's far away, or a very soft sound that's close to me.
So I often think my husband's very soft, gentle breathing is someone screaming in the distance.
Really disconcerting.
posted by Zumbador at 10:39 AM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
So I often think my husband's very soft, gentle breathing is someone screaming in the distance.
Really disconcerting.
posted by Zumbador at 10:39 AM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
I get those too, except when they wake me up, I never know if it's a real sound or a dream sound: door knocking, doorbell ringing, gate buzzing, something falling, something crashing ... so I have to get up. Every. Single. Time. bleh.
But sometimes it's real.
(also, husband never hears anything: not the dream things, not the real things. And our dog is no longer with us ... at least I used to be able to look at her to see if she heard something, too.)
posted by taz at 10:39 AM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
But sometimes it's real.
(also, husband never hears anything: not the dream things, not the real things. And our dog is no longer with us ... at least I used to be able to look at her to see if she heard something, too.)
posted by taz at 10:39 AM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
Oh, also, people talking. Just outside. Urgently talking.
posted by taz at 10:41 AM on November 1, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by taz at 10:41 AM on November 1, 2022 [1 favorite]
Oooh, I had one of these happen the other night!
I was holding some kind of spring-loaded metal device. And I totally heard the snap, when it slipped out of my control, and woke up. Weird. Thank you Greg_Ace for sending me down this rabbithole...
And I also hear "background voices" when I'm trying to fall asleep. BUT, only when I have my "bad ear" (50% deaf in my right ear) up. Which I almost always do, as otherwise EVERYTHING IS TOO LOUD. Which is very disconcerting. OK, off to read the links.
posted by Windopaene at 11:34 AM on November 1, 2022
I was holding some kind of spring-loaded metal device. And I totally heard the snap, when it slipped out of my control, and woke up. Weird. Thank you Greg_Ace for sending me down this rabbithole...
And I also hear "background voices" when I'm trying to fall asleep. BUT, only when I have my "bad ear" (50% deaf in my right ear) up. Which I almost always do, as otherwise EVERYTHING IS TOO LOUD. Which is very disconcerting. OK, off to read the links.
posted by Windopaene at 11:34 AM on November 1, 2022
OK, that was a bad rabbithole...
Auditory only ones seem to be associated with schizophrenia.
But, but. I don't have them while I am going to sleep. Whew. I am going to forget I ever heard of such a thing, and continue my research...
posted by Windopaene at 11:53 AM on November 1, 2022
Auditory only ones seem to be associated with schizophrenia.
But, but. I don't have them while I am going to sleep. Whew. I am going to forget I ever heard of such a thing, and continue my research...
posted by Windopaene at 11:53 AM on November 1, 2022
The one time I had what I think was an auditory hallucination was when I was a kid and we were on vacation staying in a hotel and I thought someone in another room was playing the same song over and over while I was trying to fall asleep. The next day I realized it was most likely just that song was stuck in my head. But that night when I was tired my brain interpreted it as someone playing music. Never had it happen since.
I do get phantom vibrations where I think my phone buzzed in my pocket but then I check and no notification. I think that's just from being too attached to my phone though and anxious about missing something.
posted by downtohisturtles at 12:35 PM on November 1, 2022
I do get phantom vibrations where I think my phone buzzed in my pocket but then I check and no notification. I think that's just from being too attached to my phone though and anxious about missing something.
posted by downtohisturtles at 12:35 PM on November 1, 2022
I used to have sort of the opposite problem - in my early days with a cellphone many years ago, when it vibrated in my pocket I'd panic and slap at it a couple of times before realizing what it was. (I grew up in Florida where most of the flora and fauna bites or stings, so we quickly learn to smack first and ask questions later...)
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:51 PM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:51 PM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
For people worried about auditory hallucinations and schizophrenia, if you're hearing something that sounds like a far away sound, or distant voices, you're probably OK. The kind associated with very bad mental issues sound like a human is directly speaking to you or yelling at you. It is a terrifying experience, because it sounds like someone is right there with you, but you are all alone.
I had one once. I was in an elevator. The voice suggested that "You should have jerked off in the Coffee Mate." It was absolutely horrifying. 20 years later I can dredge up how it sounded and the shock.
And yes, I've had mental help to deal with this. It likely had to do with some chemical experiences earlier in my life.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 1:34 PM on November 1, 2022 [6 favorites]
I had one once. I was in an elevator. The voice suggested that "You should have jerked off in the Coffee Mate." It was absolutely horrifying. 20 years later I can dredge up how it sounded and the shock.
And yes, I've had mental help to deal with this. It likely had to do with some chemical experiences earlier in my life.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 1:34 PM on November 1, 2022 [6 favorites]
Something that I just found out about: Sarah Barrios, "Thank God You Introduced Me to Your Sister."
I've had hypnogogic hallucinations to varying degrees throughout my life. Sometimes it's just like a single non-repeating sound with no apparent cause. (Coincidentally, I just listened to the You're Wrong About podcast episode that deals with the spiritualist/seance movement/fad/craze of the early 20th century in America, and how it sort of started with a couple of sisters who could fake sounds like that.) Sometimes it's more involved (and usually scarier) and directly involves my environment, like one in which I thought that I was covered in warts and sores and asked the Virgin Mary for intercession, or when I'm reading and sort of falling asleep and when I close my eyes, it's as if I can still see the book in front of me, but the text is different (and usually nonsensical). Occasionally I've wondered if I could manage lucid dreaming and get the equivalent of VR/internal holodeck on command, but usually these days I just want for-real sleep because I need it.
posted by Halloween Jack at 2:56 PM on November 1, 2022 [3 favorites]
I've had hypnogogic hallucinations to varying degrees throughout my life. Sometimes it's just like a single non-repeating sound with no apparent cause. (Coincidentally, I just listened to the You're Wrong About podcast episode that deals with the spiritualist/seance movement/fad/craze of the early 20th century in America, and how it sort of started with a couple of sisters who could fake sounds like that.) Sometimes it's more involved (and usually scarier) and directly involves my environment, like one in which I thought that I was covered in warts and sores and asked the Virgin Mary for intercession, or when I'm reading and sort of falling asleep and when I close my eyes, it's as if I can still see the book in front of me, but the text is different (and usually nonsensical). Occasionally I've wondered if I could manage lucid dreaming and get the equivalent of VR/internal holodeck on command, but usually these days I just want for-real sleep because I need it.
posted by Halloween Jack at 2:56 PM on November 1, 2022 [3 favorites]
Thanks for all the comments about the voices, I was thinking of making an ask. Now I think I'm OK.
Today is Election Day here, and it is pretty scary. When you look at the map, it is almost all red, which is good (here red is for socialism, blue is for liberalism, which is what most of the right is. We have the usual 27-28% crazies, but the rest of the right are more like Obama). I've actually never in my life seen a map that red. But when you look at the actual numbers, it is very close. And either my internet or the internet isn't working too well. As far as I can see, Copenhagen, obviously the largest district, hasn't been called yet, and it can move the result quite a bit.
The PM has said she wants to make a coalition government across the aisle, I disagree, but that is probably what will happen, though it's literally impossible to tell for certain right now.
posted by mumimor at 3:10 PM on November 1, 2022
Today is Election Day here, and it is pretty scary. When you look at the map, it is almost all red, which is good (here red is for socialism, blue is for liberalism, which is what most of the right is. We have the usual 27-28% crazies, but the rest of the right are more like Obama). I've actually never in my life seen a map that red. But when you look at the actual numbers, it is very close. And either my internet or the internet isn't working too well. As far as I can see, Copenhagen, obviously the largest district, hasn't been called yet, and it can move the result quite a bit.
The PM has said she wants to make a coalition government across the aisle, I disagree, but that is probably what will happen, though it's literally impossible to tell for certain right now.
posted by mumimor at 3:10 PM on November 1, 2022
BTW, the red map demonstrates what many have suspected for a while: that the media here are heavily skewed to the right, compared to the general population. I don't think it is about right-wing media moguls here, more that journalists are very well payed, and thus think more like rich people than like the majority.
posted by mumimor at 3:23 PM on November 1, 2022
posted by mumimor at 3:23 PM on November 1, 2022
I live about 45 minutes to an hour’s drive outside downtown Toronto and I am there semi-regularly. My wife and our daughter are in town there today while I am home. I mentioned to the missus that there is a day pass on GO Transit (the commuter rail and bus system) for multiple people that is cheaper than multiple individual fares, and while I was looking for details for her on the GO site, I found this offer:
I like the phrasing here: just do it at the ticket counter. I travel on GO trains regularly. Save occasionally at Union Station in downtown Toronto, I have not seen any GO ticket counter anywhere with staff in two and a half years now. This is a tiny example of the way that the pandemic has caused institutions to somehow turn into dysfunctional messes, and let’s penalize the disabled while we are at it.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 8:08 PM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
Support PersonMy longtime boss at my old job was (and is) blind, so I was occasionally his support person on rail trips, and I am thus familiar with the concept. I myself have a disability, but am not sufficiently impeded that I need assistance.
An attendant who travels with a passenger with a disability:
Single-Ride
Day Pass
Presto
If you need to travel with a support person, they can ride with you for free. Buy your ticket at the ticket counter and your support person can get a Support Person ticket. If you use PRESTO, ask for a Support Person sticker to be put on your card at the ticket counter.
I like the phrasing here: just do it at the ticket counter. I travel on GO trains regularly. Save occasionally at Union Station in downtown Toronto, I have not seen any GO ticket counter anywhere with staff in two and a half years now. This is a tiny example of the way that the pandemic has caused institutions to somehow turn into dysfunctional messes, and let’s penalize the disabled while we are at it.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 8:08 PM on November 1, 2022 [2 favorites]
I get the "hearing indistinct voices talking" thing sometimes, I think it's the auditory equivalent of seeing faces in the wallpaper pattern. My mind takes random noise and shapes it as talking.
I get extremely vivid visual waking dreams every night before I fall asleep, very specific images of things I have never seen.
Like a creature made of delicately painted cigarette stubs. Or a twisty little guy with too many eyes. Just totally random, very tactile, things. I don't find them disturbing, but I would love to know what on earth causes this to happen.
posted by Zumbador at 8:28 PM on November 1, 2022
I get extremely vivid visual waking dreams every night before I fall asleep, very specific images of things I have never seen.
Like a creature made of delicately painted cigarette stubs. Or a twisty little guy with too many eyes. Just totally random, very tactile, things. I don't find them disturbing, but I would love to know what on earth causes this to happen.
posted by Zumbador at 8:28 PM on November 1, 2022
The days are getting darker and my mood is following. I have taken some refuge in Meet Me @ The Altar - Garden. Acoustic version, video with clips sent in by fans, of friends both two legged and four.
posted by Gorgik at 8:57 PM on November 1, 2022
posted by Gorgik at 8:57 PM on November 1, 2022
Okay, 100%, no question, this was the best Halloween costume.
posted by taz at 7:23 AM on November 2, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by taz at 7:23 AM on November 2, 2022 [2 favorites]
The company Halloween party wasn't until today and now I have a fever and a brutal cough (negative for COVID, as is kiddo, who I caught this from). So now I have to miss the party.
I'm entertaining myself by calling co-workers on Microsoft Teams in costume.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 8:13 AM on November 2, 2022
I'm entertaining myself by calling co-workers on Microsoft Teams in costume.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 8:13 AM on November 2, 2022
I'm entertaining myself by calling co-workers on Microsoft Teams in costume.
Awesome.
In the before times, partner was taking selfies in costume at Halloween. They started scrolling threw the pics at home and yelled out, "HOLY SHIT!" Hadn't looked at them in the office. One of them had a knife-wielding murder RIGHT behind! Like, close enough they should have felt breath on their neck.
posted by a non mouse, a cow herd at 1:05 PM on November 2, 2022
Awesome.
In the before times, partner was taking selfies in costume at Halloween. They started scrolling threw the pics at home and yelled out, "HOLY SHIT!" Hadn't looked at them in the office. One of them had a knife-wielding murder RIGHT behind! Like, close enough they should have felt breath on their neck.
posted by a non mouse, a cow herd at 1:05 PM on November 2, 2022
Question of the Day: How would a restaurant critic work from home?
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:42 AM on November 3, 2022
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:42 AM on November 3, 2022
Presumably they write their columns at somewhere that's not the restaurant?
Possibly they order takeout otherwise (esp. 2020).
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:49 AM on November 3, 2022
Possibly they order takeout otherwise (esp. 2020).
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:49 AM on November 3, 2022
But getting takeout wouldn't allow them to capture the quality of service, the restaurant's ambiance, plating/presentation, etc.
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:05 PM on November 3, 2022
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:05 PM on November 3, 2022
Presumably they write their columns at somewhere that's not the restaurant?
Restaurant critics NEVER write their reviews AT the restaurant. They don't want to be known. They want to receive average service as an anonymous customer. If you're sitting there writing the review while you eat, that can't happen.
The answer to Greg's question is: they don't.
posted by hippybear at 4:10 PM on November 3, 2022 [1 favorite]
Restaurant critics NEVER write their reviews AT the restaurant. They don't want to be known. They want to receive average service as an anonymous customer. If you're sitting there writing the review while you eat, that can't happen.
The answer to Greg's question is: they don't.
posted by hippybear at 4:10 PM on November 3, 2022 [1 favorite]
Yeah, it was a rhetorical question that I hoped would be amusing. (Win some, lose some.)
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:35 PM on November 3, 2022
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:35 PM on November 3, 2022
I got the amusement, but also felt somehow compelled to answer with practicality.
On another note, I just came back from seeing The Book Of Mormon musical and they have updated it quite brilliantly. Best production of it I've seen and I was very delighted. Instead of the outdated typewriter, they've put in jokes about Facebook and it works so well.
posted by jenfullmoon at 5:06 PM on November 3, 2022
On another note, I just came back from seeing The Book Of Mormon musical and they have updated it quite brilliantly. Best production of it I've seen and I was very delighted. Instead of the outdated typewriter, they've put in jokes about Facebook and it works so well.
posted by jenfullmoon at 5:06 PM on November 3, 2022
felt somehow compelled to answer with practicality
"Practicality" is my ... what's the opposite of byword?
(not actually asking)
posted by Greg_Ace at 7:04 PM on November 3, 2022
"Practicality" is my ... what's the opposite of byword?
(not actually asking)
posted by Greg_Ace at 7:04 PM on November 3, 2022
OK, so, freethread so here goes.
Had something strange happen this afternoon...
Was at the local Fred Meyer, after getting some cash to buy some Powerball tickets, because, I would be a good billionaire.
Decide to go to the bathroom. Get done with my business, and go to wash my hands. Dude is standing at the left sink, so I go to right sink. Get my hands soaped up, and then realize the faucet doesn't function.
So move to the corner behind the dude at the sink, just waiting. He says something to me. I'm half deaf in one ear, so I have no idea what he has said. So I say "What?"
And he says, "FUCK YOUR BEARD!"
Now, I was wearing a mask, and don't have a beard, so I was a bit confused. Before my confusion abated, he punched me in the face. And then, before I could even figure out what was happening, he gave me two more punches, and walked out.
First time in my life I have ever been punched in the face, so, yay me, I guess i'm not an asshole. But so random and weird. Have a bloody nose, fat lip, cheek and forehead hurt.
Should have left when he did and flag somebody down, but, had blood, soap, and confusion going on. Filed a police report because without it, Fred Meyer won't review their footage...
And, my face hurts
posted by Windopaene at 8:06 PM on November 3, 2022 [5 favorites]
Had something strange happen this afternoon...
Was at the local Fred Meyer, after getting some cash to buy some Powerball tickets, because, I would be a good billionaire.
Decide to go to the bathroom. Get done with my business, and go to wash my hands. Dude is standing at the left sink, so I go to right sink. Get my hands soaped up, and then realize the faucet doesn't function.
So move to the corner behind the dude at the sink, just waiting. He says something to me. I'm half deaf in one ear, so I have no idea what he has said. So I say "What?"
And he says, "FUCK YOUR BEARD!"
Now, I was wearing a mask, and don't have a beard, so I was a bit confused. Before my confusion abated, he punched me in the face. And then, before I could even figure out what was happening, he gave me two more punches, and walked out.
First time in my life I have ever been punched in the face, so, yay me, I guess i'm not an asshole. But so random and weird. Have a bloody nose, fat lip, cheek and forehead hurt.
Should have left when he did and flag somebody down, but, had blood, soap, and confusion going on. Filed a police report because without it, Fred Meyer won't review their footage...
And, my face hurts
posted by Windopaene at 8:06 PM on November 3, 2022 [5 favorites]
Okay that made me want to share my latest weird experience. Last weekend in West Palm Beach my husband and I were on our way out to dinner and we were stopped at an intersection downtown. We started to go when the light turned green and a guy leaped out in front of us, did kind of a Kermit flail, and shouted something I couldn't hear, but I think was either "Fuck your car!" or "Fucking car!", punched the hood of the car, and ran off down the street. He happened to be wearing a "Fuck Desantis" T-shirt, a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree, but I don't know what his issue with us was. (100 percent sure that he hadn't started to cross the street before our light turned green.) All I can think is, lucky for him he decided to punch the car of probably the only people in Florida who don't keep a gun in the glove box.
posted by Daily Alice at 8:39 PM on November 3, 2022
posted by Daily Alice at 8:39 PM on November 3, 2022
Bask during lockdown, when the Ballard library was an encampment, parked there to get Ms. Windo's books.
I drive a Tesla, so...
Dude living there screams at me, "Hope your car drives you into a divider"
Pretty harsh.
posted by Windopaene at 8:52 PM on November 3, 2022
I drive a Tesla, so...
Dude living there screams at me, "Hope your car drives you into a divider"
Pretty harsh.
posted by Windopaene at 8:52 PM on November 3, 2022
Windopaene, that is horrific. I am so sorry that happened to you. "Strange" is an interesting descriptor for an assault. I just don't know what to say about that except that sucks so much, I hope you feel better. Mentally unwell person, I guess that was? Dang. :(
posted by Glinn at 8:59 PM on November 3, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by Glinn at 8:59 PM on November 3, 2022 [1 favorite]
I have to assume so.
Strange because it was so unexpected. Most of the folks there seem to be opioid users.
His eyes were pretty dilated.. Mental issness or meth? Hard to know.
And I am fine, physically. Mentally, WTF? Thanks for your support.
posted by Windopaene at 9:13 PM on November 3, 2022 [3 favorites]
Strange because it was so unexpected. Most of the folks there seem to be opioid users.
His eyes were pretty dilated.. Mental issness or meth? Hard to know.
And I am fine, physically. Mentally, WTF? Thanks for your support.
posted by Windopaene at 9:13 PM on November 3, 2022 [3 favorites]
God, windopaene, that’s horrible! I’m so sorry.
posted by HotToddy at 11:41 AM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by HotToddy at 11:41 AM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
One the one hand, I'm happy the thread has moved on from the awkward failure of my joke post.
On the other hand, I'm horrified that it took the form of poor Windopaene getting assaulted!! Windopaene, I hope you regain your mental peace soon (and they capture the asshole).
posted by Greg_Ace at 2:55 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
On the other hand, I'm horrified that it took the form of poor Windopaene getting assaulted!! Windopaene, I hope you regain your mental peace soon (and they capture the asshole).
posted by Greg_Ace at 2:55 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
If Greg_Ace were a better comedian, we'd have fewer real world assaults.
posted by hippybear at 3:03 PM on November 4, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by hippybear at 3:03 PM on November 4, 2022 [3 favorites]
I'm not entirely sure the assault wasn't arranged by Greg_Ace in order to change the subject here, TBH.
posted by hippybear at 3:04 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by hippybear at 3:04 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
I do have some standards, believe it or not, so no.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:36 PM on November 4, 2022
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:36 PM on November 4, 2022
If Greg_Ace were a better comedian, we'd have fewer real world assaults.
Chris Rock might disagree.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:36 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
Chris Rock might disagree.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:36 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
So, apparently the Weird Al movie is online for 100% free, not actually needing to own a Roku to watch it? Woot, this is like the one of the only movies I've had any interest in all year!
Seriously, I'm starting to think I just. don't. like. movies. Or at least I don't want to watch 99% of the movies anyone makes any more.
posted by jenfullmoon at 7:17 PM on November 4, 2022
Seriously, I'm starting to think I just. don't. like. movies. Or at least I don't want to watch 99% of the movies anyone makes any more.
posted by jenfullmoon at 7:17 PM on November 4, 2022
I don't think they're making movies for me much anymore. Everything Everywhere All At Once was great, and I wish I'd seen Moonage Daydream, but yeah, this is a rare thing for me to say "I need to see that".
I wish they made more movies for me. They used to. But not anymore.
posted by hippybear at 7:41 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
I wish they made more movies for me. They used to. But not anymore.
posted by hippybear at 7:41 PM on November 4, 2022 [1 favorite]
I may have aged out of the primary capitalist-cultural demographic, but I still feel relevant, dammit!
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:06 PM on November 6, 2022
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:06 PM on November 6, 2022
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