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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsFriday Night Vodka-Buzz, Social Isolation Edition. Ask me anything.
Tonight's spirits brought to you by: Yellow Tail, Absolut, and the local cannabis artisans of Pierce County, Washington.
Ohiogal
(32,284 posts)Your area was hit so hard. Is it getting any better? Sending good thoughts from the Buckeye State.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)Including my step-son and daughter-in-law in Dayton...
We're doing all right. Washington State is trying to flatten the curve, although the state-estimated date for that was yesterday...
Still, Governor Islee announced that he is sending surplus medical care equipment to stats that need it more. And there was a field hospital set up at Safeco Field for overflow hospital patients. They've dismantled it and sent it out of state, as well...
Ohiogal
(32,284 posts)Got a mask sterilizing machine that was invented in Ohio recently .... hope it helps!
Aristus
(66,588 posts)Ohio did well for inventions. The plane, etc. etc. .etc. Three weeks ago, I visited the National Cash Register Museum in Dayton.
chillfactor
(7,600 posts)I am enjoying mine. Hope you are well and safe!
OAITW r.2.0
(24,911 posts)Central ME - middle of nowhere, just got 28" snow. Natural isolation. Power goes out for 38 hours....
Power back and enjoying a Sam Adams moment(s) with the music I love.
cilla4progress
(24,859 posts)nice!
Classy substances make all the diff!
OAITW r.2.0
(24,911 posts)Got lots to think about, but I WhattApp with those I need to stay in contact with.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)Being snowed in is a fantasy of mine. Being snowed in with the right people helps...
OAITW r.2.0
(24,911 posts)No one.
Point is, I need a new catalyic combuster for both stoves (Consolidated DW -1990 vintage)) - Upstairs and downstairs. Would increase my wood energy to heat by 30%.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)She lived in a small cabin in Cedarville, New Jersey. She had a wood stove. I liked to chop the wood that fueled the stove. Nothing makes you feel more like a man than chopping the wood that keeps your honey warm...
OAITW r.2.0
(24,911 posts)Don't forget the Smell!
Aristus
(66,588 posts)The toxic waste dump with a ZIP code.
Southern New Jersey is idyllic...
cilla4progress
(24,859 posts)Tildio (Chelan), Tito's, and Top Shelf cannabis outta NW Washington... things could be worse!
How's it hanging, Aristus?
Hubs' 65th today. Officially senior citizens!
Aristus
(66,588 posts)When did we get this old??
cilla4progress
(24,859 posts)to make it this far!
Congrats!
Aristus
(66,588 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,939 posts)I'm having grapefruit juice with my vodka while nearing the end of my cannabis supply until I restock again.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)Am I witnessing a form of cannibalism?
Aristus
(66,588 posts)as between man and cow, that eating them would not be cannibalism.
efhmc
(14,752 posts)Aristus
(66,588 posts)San Antonio, born and raised.
Now: Proud Washingtonian!
efhmc
(14,752 posts)Lived in SA for the first few years of my marriage then off to the big time in Houston.
I miss that city so much. Good to see it turning blue. Beautiful spring here.
Lots of rain for a change. We all say if not for horrible virus would be lovely. Blue bonnets and wild flowers are prolific.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)I lived there for about a year around 1982. It was a hellhole then. As a deep-blue liberal, I made a welcome escape to the Pacific Northwest.
I look forward to seeing Texas turn blue...
efhmc
(14,752 posts)To each his/her own. Have a wonderful weekend.
It doesn't rain here as much as they say. We just say that to keep the Californians away...
The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,134 posts)I have a bottle of Stoli that came with my house when I bought it 30 years ago. Would it still be drinkable? I might need it at some point.
Right now I'm watching a Swedish murder mystery series to lighten my mood.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)But after thirty years, anything is possible. You might want to be careful...
nolabear
(42,022 posts)Weve been inside since March 2ndout maybe five times just to drive. But we feel very responsible and are proud of Inslee and our friends and family. That said Im eating and drinking more than usual and Im going to come out of this looking like one of the humans in Wall-E.
Good to see you...
I've gone to clinic every day. Work days are slow, and usually quiet. The people with worrisome respiratory symptoms are going to the emergency rooms and urgent care centers.
nolabear
(42,022 posts)Stay safe and rest.
Aristus
(66,588 posts)Wolf Frankula
(3,609 posts)What three '80's movies had this line? "Who is this bimbody you speak of?" Hints: There were three, two only were released, one was a hit and one was a flop.
Wolf
Aristus
(66,588 posts)Wolf Frankula
(3,609 posts)They were Bimbody Raped Her Husband, (the hit) Bimbody Bopped Her Teeny, (the flop), and Bimbody Slopped Her Dripper. (never released.) I am sure you never saw Bimbody Bopped Her Teeny, and Bimbody Slopped Her Dripper.
Wolf
Aristus
(66,588 posts)Is this a joke?...
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