The most recent 20 comments posted to Making Light by xeger:

Marilee @ 242 ...
xeger, #211, you probably won't have the bending, lifting, and not-falling-down problems that I have with my front loader, but you'll have the mold problems. Mine seems to have been fixed (for a week so far) by running bleach through by itself, but I've heard of other models that require much more work.

Given my general pattern of injury, moving to a model that allows me to (worst case) sit down to remove laundry[0], rather than trying to lift heavy objects at shoulder level is likely to be a plus ;)

[0] Sure, it's not always possible to bend at the knees, but it's usually possible to sit[1].
[1] ... even if the result is that you look like a toddler learning how to deal with stairs...

Serge @ 225 ...
I'm not currently expecting to be flying anywhere, let alone near the Bay Area, but that too may change...

Chris Quinones @ 210 ...
I have a standing schedule to do my wash every third weekend, since the local laundromats don't stay open late on weekdays, and mostly manage to do it. Having to leave the house for the wash is a factor in its being a pain, too. I'd be a lot more sanguine about it, I think, if we had facilities in the apartment building.

The washing machine repairman declined to set foot in the house... on the grounds that he'd have to bill me if I did -- and the symptoms I was describing would make it a waste of funds. I'm now alternating between trying to nurse the machine through a few more rounds ... and trying to figure out what sort of replacement (front-load this time!) is worth getting.

Tim Walters @ 186 ...
For breakfast?

This travel kettle is causing me to bounce about in completely age inappropriate ways! It's tiny! and inductive! and has cups!!!

also: Jacque @ 173 ...
Nicole J. LeBoeuf-Little @166: I have attempted your Cream Of Dinner Soup today for brunch. It looked revolting...

I once made what could only be described as 'boiled cardboard with skinned mice' by accident (ingredient substitution combining in odd ways[0]). As long as I didn't actually try to look at it, it tasted fine...

[0] I wanted stew, but not having any stewing beef, decided to substitute ground beef ... but wasn't about to flour the ground beef, so the broth was a tad thin... lacking corn starch or flour, it seemed like oatmeal wouldn't be the worst of substitutes... and I'd already added in the (whole) tomatoes...

SylvieG @ 7 ...
He's basically been my social life for many years - I have no idea what to do with myself now. Any advice on how to get on with life (or simply get a life) would be most welcome.

SylvieG - it hurts, and it hurts like nothing else in the world. Time will help to blunt the constant misery, but the dull ache remains. Allow yourself time to grieve, and don't let anybody tell you that it's too long, or too much; however don't make yourself sick. Go gently, and remember the good things, and think of the shape that you almost see out of the corner of your eye, or the noise you could swear that you just heard as confirmation that you aren't truly alone, and are loved, still, whatever your beliefs may be. Do simple things that are useful, and keep you from brooding too much (sorting your sock drawer really may be the right thing to do...). It's a cliche, but great joy and great sorrow are intertwined, and although it's unthinkable now, with time, the empty heart and empty house start to overwhelm the aching loss.

Serge @ 11 ...
Is it just me, or do Palin's posture and crimson costume also remind you of THIS?

It's just you ... but I'd love to know where to find some better views of that dress...

I'd have to say that a touch of rouge would have improved her appearance on the cover...

The recursed Epacris @ 847 slinks off into the shadows, you mean?

Serge @ 663 ...
Personally, I have nothing against circumscribed penises.

Especially when circumscribed with a 40' cutter?

John Houghton @ 468 ...
xeger #411:
In dealing with trebuchet parking, I'd also want to find out which way they are pointing. Parking them facing in is considered to be rather unneighborly.

At the time, I was substantially more concerned about the size of the counterweight...

John Houghton @ 410 ... I'm still amused by recalling the lovely gentleman who wandered up to Information, and wanted to know where he should park his trebuchet... [0]

[0] My first two questions boiled down to "what size is it, and is it expected?"

This reminds me of the person who was ranting on about "those people" stealing "American jobs" in her heavy German accent -- who when it was pointed out that she was ranting to an audience that wasn't, in fact, US citizens, made it clear that what she really meant was "those brown people" -- asians and whites from other countries apparently get a pass.

Serge @ 381 ...
I think this babbage engine is doing a fine job of producing torment and frustration all on its own...

... so speaking of cooking, what should I do with two cabbages, and no desire to have sauerkraut for months on end?

Serge @ 85 ...
Well... birds of a feather, y'know...

Serge @ 72 ...
("Trust Serge to be an encyclopedia of old cheese.")

Better than an old duck... :P

Marilee @ 24 ...
Anybody else who doesn't want to write?

I'd rather write code ... but thus far I've failed to get started each and every code month... (NaNoWriMo equivalent for the geek crowd).

Having (still) no porch to speak of, and a fine assortment of mud and holes, candy was dispensed from the neighbours stoop. Seems like 2.5 bags went (although whether they went to kids or dispenser remains to be seen...)

Terry Karney @ 386 ...
xeger: What do you want it for? Lead for balancing tires is hardened with antimony (which is why it's not good for casting bullets.

It's for wedges to secure the copper flashing for my porch in the reglet. It seems that the local scrapyard will sell me lead scrap by the pound, so I'm currently thinking that melting that down seems like a reasonable way to get what I need...

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