The Drop In Centre 3

[Mikiesboy]

Just now, Gary L said:

Thanks.  I think you are right.  I’m doing a storyboard and seeing how it goes.  It’s about a love story in Spain as Franco and his regime are beginning to die. Lots of research needed to get historical details as authentic as possible.  

Oh, yes. Have fun with that. i'm always surprised at the amount of research needed to write my stories. Research brings cool things sometimes, like, Kodama. I'd never heard of them before.  Remember, however, during Franco's time, people did not have as much info or access to it, as you do now.  Something to consider.

[Gary L]

3 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Oh, yes. Have fun with that. i'm always surprised at the amount of research needed to write my stories. Research brings cool things sometimes, like, Kodama. I'd never heard of them before.  Remember, however, during Franco's time, people did not have as much info or access to it, as you do now.  Something to consider.

V true. I’m going to use what was available in the (censored) press and TV for characters’ knowledge.   
BTW, I so liked yr Kodama story. 

Edited November 6, 2025 by Gary L

[Starrynight22]

On 10/30/2025 at 7:44 AM, MichaelS36 said:

It's been awhile. 

Currently, we are working through a devastating loss. Our Danny passed away several days ago after a brief illness. 

tim is ... I don't know, heartbroken, grieving, as am I. 

He is online sometimes, but likely won't say much for a while. I do hope you'll read his anthology story and leave your thoughts on it.  That would make him smile a little.  

Thanks. 

I'll be around.  

Oh no. My deepest condolences to you and tim. I'm so sorry 

May his memory be a blessing. 

[Page Scrawler]

A new chapter is available for reading. 

 

 

[Mikiesboy]

13 hours ago, Starrynight22 said:

Oh no. My deepest condolences to you and tim. I'm so sorry 

May his memory be a blessing. 

Thank you very much, Starry. He was a blessing, and his memory is too. We miss him every day. 

[kbois]

Oh my... drama before I'm finished with my coffee is never a good thing. 

My MIL's cat made a run for it as we were getting my MIL out the door so she and my husband could get to church. She bolted out the door( cat not MIL) before we even knew she was there. This is the first time she's pulled a Shawshank since I've been here. 

Now, my husband actually likes the cat but as shes running around the back yard with him trying to catch her he was cussing up a storm. So much for being in a pious state of mind for the lord. Lol. 

I ended up going out to help try to corral her back to the house. Here I am in what passes for pajamas in my life-- Christmas leggings (don't judge, I wear them all year, they're comfy)and a ratty oversized purple-ish t-shirt and maroon crocs. (My solution to sandals in the winter and they were only $8 at Aldi. They’re lined too). 

We finally managed to herd her back on the porch then into the house. They still made it to church on time. 

Now the little shit is on her window perch staring me down and I know shes judging my choice of sleepwear. 

Have  good day everyone!

[Gary L]

30 minutes ago, kbois said:

Oh my... drama before I'm finished with my coffee is never a good thing. 

My MIL's cat made a run for it as we were getting my MIL out the door so she and my husband could get to church. She bolted out the door( cat not MIL) before we even knew she was there. This is the first time she's pulled a Shawshank since I've been here. 

Now, my husband actually likes the cat but as shes running around the back yard with him trying to catch her he was cussing up a storm. So much for being in a pious state of mind for the lord. Lol. 

I ended up going out to help try to corral her back to the house. Here I am in what passes for pajamas in my life-- Christmas leggings (don't judge, I wear them all year, they're comfy)and a ratty oversized purple-ish t-shirt and maroon crocs. (My solution to sandals in the winter and they were only $8 at Aldi. They’re lined too). 

We finally managed to herd her back on the porch then into the house. They still made it to church on time. 

Now the little shit is on her window perch staring me down and I know shes judging my choice of sleepwear. 

Have  good day everyone!

Beyond the call of (MIL) duty.  To avoid SIL and other family duty here in Valencia, we ar e heading to Pyrenees for a week in a tiny village.  Anything to avoid political arguments at Xmas eve dinner - moderate left v ultra right.  Add alcohol and retreat to, yes, the Pyrenees…. 

[spyke]

2 hours ago, kbois said:

Now the little shit is on her window perch staring me down and I know shes judging my choice of sleepwear. 

Have  good day everyone!

That's not what she's doing. She's plotting her revenge for you participating in her recapture. She will jump down from a high perch onto your head when you least expect it, because that's what cats do. 

Oh and FYI- Crocks can be really slippery on wet surfaces. Ask me how I know and how glad I am for having a big backside that broke the fall. LOL

1 hour ago, Gary L said:

Beyond the call of (MIL) duty.  To avoid SIL and other family duty here in Valencia, we ar e heading to Pyrenees for a week in a tiny village.  Anything to avoid political arguments at Xmas eve dinner - moderate left v ultra right.  Add alcohol and retreat to, yes, the Pyrenees…. 

Smart. Very smart. The Pyrenees sounds lovely. I stopped letting family ruin the holidays years ago. I refuse to feed that sickness. I simply don't participate. 

Edited November 9, 2025 by spyke

[weinerdog]

3 hours ago, kbois said:

Oh my... drama before I'm finished with my coffee is never a good thing. 

My MIL's cat made a run for it as we were getting my MIL out the door so she and my husband could get to church. She bolted out the door( cat not MIL) before we even knew she was there. This is the first time she's pulled a Shawshank since I've been here. 

Now, my husband actually likes the cat but as shes running around the back yard with him trying to catch her he was cussing up a storm. So much for being in a pious state of mind for the lord. Lol. 

I ended up going out to help try to corral her back to the house. Here I am in what passes for pajamas in my life-- Christmas leggings (don't judge, I wear them all year, they're comfy)and a ratty oversized purple-ish t-shirt and maroon crocs. (My solution to sandals in the winter and they were only $8 at Aldi. They’re lined too). 

We finally managed to herd her back on the porch then into the house. They still made it to church on time. 

Now the little shit is on her window perch staring me down and I know shes judging my choice of sleepwear. 

Have  good day everyone!

Bet you like me better now huh? Oh wait I shouldn't have said that your Husband already did enough cussing for a Sunday for you to add to it

[kbois]

1 hour ago, spyke said:

That's not what she's doing. She's plotting her revenge for you participating in her recapture. She will jump down from a high perch onto your head when you least expect it, because that's what cats do. 

So help me if that fleabag even thinks of jumping on my head or using her death daggers on me I swear I will personally escort her out the back door. 

Oops! Maggie got out and I couldn't catch her. 

Lucky for her she doesnt jump any higher than the window sill. 

Demon. 

[kbois]

Just now, weinerdog said:

Bet you like me better now huh? Oh wait I shouldn't have said that your Husband already did enough cussing for a Sunday for you to add to it

I'll have you know that my Christmas leggings are adorned with sweater-wearing dachshund. You're safe. 

Spoiler

For the moment

 

[spyke]

4 minutes ago, kbois said:

I'll have you know that my Christmas leggings are adorned with sweater-wearing dachshund. You're safe. 

  Hide contents

For the moment

 

Momma ain't taking no junk today. LOL

Anyways, this ran across my feed. 

 @weinerdog and @Gary L

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQEo8zHDHE1/?igsh=dWUzaHY1N21iYTdt

[Flip-Flop]

1 hour ago, kbois said:

Lucky for her she doesnt jump any higher than the window sill.

Maybe that is what she only wants you to believe?  She could also leap again from her windowsill perch! 🤨

[Gary L]

3 hours ago, spyke said:

Momma ain't taking no junk today. LOL

Anyways, this ran across my feed. 

 @weinerdog and @Gary L

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQEo8zHDHE1/?igsh=dWUzaHY1N21iYTdt

@spyke 100% true. Just add chasing autumn/fall leaves out of control and you’ve got it! 

[Gary L]

My iPad has gone on strike 😱with a permanent black screen. I have to read a real book in bed 😱😱😱😱😱

looks like Im going shopping tomorrow and no Xmas presents for dogs or anyone but me!!  

[Reader1810]

11 hours ago, kbois said:

Now the little shit is on her window perch staring me down and I know shes judging my choice of sleepwear. 

Well, of course she was, because “judge” is every cat’s middle name. 
 

Back in the 90s, I had a cat who hid in our cedar hedge as we were about to go out to dinner one day. We didn’t take long to find him sat in there just watching us as we called him to come in (he actually usually did come when called).  My aunt was shocked he ignored us, because, why not, he didn’t want to come in as yet. 😂

Edited November 10, 2025 by Reader1810

[Mikiesboy]

Snowing out. Shovelled yesterday. We're supposed to get more, but i've had covid shot in the left arm and flu in the right. Neither really want to shovel anything, atm.  I think there is a little electric snow mover-y thingy somewhere. I will track it down, it should be able to do the bit of snow we'll get. Only the sidewalk and path needs doing if we get more. Michael and i shovelled it last night. 

It is cold but not windy, so it was a nice walk to the pharmacy to get the vaccines. 

Have a good day folks. 

[CassieQ]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Snowing out. Shovelled yesterday. We're supposed to get more, but i've had covid shot in the left arm and flu in the right. Neither really want to shovel anything, atm.  I think there is a little electric snow mover-y thingy somewhere. I will track it down, it should be able to do the bit of snow we'll get. Only the sidewalk and path needs doing if we get more. Michael and i shovelled it last night. 

It is cold but not windy, so it was a nice walk to the pharmacy to get the vaccines. 

Have a good day folks. 

Got the covid and flu shots this weekend and I wouldn't want to shovel snow right now either.  

[Kitt]

2 minutes ago, CassieQ said:

Got the covid and flu shots this weekend and I wouldn't want to shovel snow right now either.  

I can't do vaccines do to allergies, but I still don't want to shovel!

[CassieQ]

20 minutes ago, Kitt said:

I can't do vaccines do to allergies, but I still don't want to shovel!

Flu shot wasn't too bad, but Covid shot made my arm ache for 2 days.  

[kbois]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Snowing out. Shovelled yesterday. We're supposed to get more, but i've had covid shot in the left arm and flu in the right. Neither really want to shovel anything, atm.  I think there is a little electric snow mover-y thingy somewhere. I will track it down, it should be able to do the bit of snow we'll get. Only the sidewalk and path needs doing if we get more. Michael and i shovelled it last night. 

It is cold but not windy, so it was a nice walk to the pharmacy to get the vaccines. 

Have a good day folks. 

Snow? Shovel? 

What kind of witchcraft do you speak of?

🤣🤣❄️❄️

[spyke]

4 hours ago, kbois said:

Snow? Shovel? 

What kind of witchcraft do you speak of?

🤣🤣❄️❄️

The type of witchcraft you'll soon be experiencing my lovely, since you're not in Florida anymore. LOL

 

[kbois]

44 minutes ago, spyke said:

The type of witchcraft you'll soon be experiencing my lovely, since you're not in Florida anymore. LOL

 

I guess should trade in the convertible broom for the luxury heated model. 

 

On another note....

The road to being gainfully employed in New England has been very rocky and hilly. After the last debacle of having a job offer rescinded the day before I was supposed to start I got rather down in the dumps. 

I must've done at least another 40 online applications with nary a hit. I even started looking at jobs I knew I would hate. Theres a lot of things I cant do right now because of knee and hip issues  i.e., standing for long periods. 

Several weeks ago, right before my unemployment ran out I sent off a couple of more applications and actually got a call back from one of them about 30 minutes after I sent it. Two interviews later I had a decent job offer. Its an assistant manager position and pays less, and comes with a haf hour commute, but that's ok. 

I was supposed to start last Monday but after a snag revolving around car insurance and the state of Florida threatening to suspend my license, I couldn't.  

I spent 4 hours on hold trying to get through to the insurance company. At one point I was using 3 phones to try to get thru via different avenues. Of course what I needed to do couldn't be done online. Finally got thru to a human 4.5 hours after I first dialed. Still took another hour and having to be transferred 3x. Thats what I get for having a Florida license and needing to change my insurance to Massachusetts. 

But all is well now and I started the new job today. Its not fun looking at your emergency funds dry up and see your account balance with very few zeroes at the end of it. 

It feels good to know I'll be getting steady paychecks again and even better being able to get out of the house. Living with a 91 year old forgetful woman will test your patience as much as a toddler lol. 

So for anyone else trying to look for work or change jobs, hang in there .... it'll work out eventually. 

 

[Mikiesboy]

18 hours ago, CassieQ said:

Flu shot wasn't too bad, but Covid shot made my arm ache for 2 days.  

omg, both my arms are killing me, it's nuts.  Michael kindly ordered in for dinner last night, but i need to make something tonight, stuff in the fridge needs using.  

[Mikiesboy]

Have a good day all.