Randoms: week of 2/15

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Actual Link for Rick's Zoom: www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel

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[raangoli]

I am half convinced that I have a bald spot on one side of my head. It's entirely possible that it looks sparse since I know have more grey than I used to.

Getting older sucks?

[raangoli]

Feb 16, 2021 9:55:45 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

raangoli , i feel like my hair is thinning in front and don't know if its paranoia or actually happening :/

Ugh same. MH tells me that I am not going bald. I beg to differ. And now that side parts aren't cool, what is a 40 something year old supposed to do? (<--that last bit is hyperbole)

Sorry you are seeing the same when you look in the mirror. It's a terrible feeling. 

[breezy8407]

The Dyson vacuum we've had for about 5 years stopped working last night. I know you can get them repaired, but I am not sure if its worth it? I like this one because it was light and I didn't break my back doing stairs. Everything in our house has been breaking down lately. What a grind.

[pixy0stix]

We haven't gotten blinds for all of the sunroom windows yet, which is a mistake. The sun's position has moved from when we first got the blinds, and now every morning it assaults me from an uncovered window while I'm trying to work. I've resorted to using painter's tape and notebook paper to cover the window. It's a classy look.

[eponinepontmercy]

Feb 16, 2021 10:07:09 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

We haven't gotten blinds for all of the sunroom windows yet, which is a mistake. The sun's position has moved from when we first got the blinds, and now every morning it assaults me from an uncovered window while I'm trying to work. I've resorted to using painter's tape and notebook paper to cover the window. It's a classy look.

I'm working from our dining room table, which is right next to the doors to our deck.  On sunny days, I have to angle my computer a certain way so I can see the screen.  

[cap]

Feb 16, 2021 10:07:09 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

We haven't gotten blinds for all of the sunroom windows yet, which is a mistake. The sun's position has moved from when we first got the blinds, and now every morning it assaults me from an uncovered window while I'm trying to work. I've resorted to using painter's tape and notebook paper to cover the window. It's a classy look.

If you want an adjustable temporary solution, there are paper pleated shades. You can clip them up when you want to with a clothespin or paper clip. 

[noodleoo]

Feb 16, 2021 9:59:43 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Feb 16, 2021 9:55:45 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

raangoli , i feel like my hair is thinning in front and don't know if its paranoia or actually happening :/

Ugh same. MH tells me that I am not going bald. I beg to differ. And now that side parts aren't cool, what is a 40 something year old supposed to do? (<--that last bit is hyperbole)

Sorry you are seeing the same when you look in the mirror. It's a terrible feeling. 

I keep seeing memes that side parts and leggings aren't cool anymore.  Can someone fill me in?  What's the alternative?  I'm so not cool, so I shouldn't care but I also don't want to accidentally become a boomer.  (I'm actually GenX by about a year, we always seem to be left out)

[ohgillian]

Feb 16, 2021 10:20:02 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Feb 16, 2021 9:59:43 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Ugh same. MH tells me that I am not going bald. I beg to differ. And now that side parts aren't cool, what is a 40 something year old supposed to do? (<--that last bit is hyperbole)

Sorry you are seeing the same when you look in the mirror. It's a terrible feeling. 

I keep seeing memes that side parts and leggings aren't cool anymore.  Can someone fill me in?  What's the alternative?  I'm so not cool, so I shouldn't care but I also don't want to accidentally become a boomer.  (I'm actually GenX by about a year, we always seem to be left out)

I think you're supposed to middle part now, but my hair doesn't work that way. I'm confused by the idea that you can "move" your part. My hair has a .... built-in part? 

[minzy]

Feb 16, 2021 10:20:02 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Feb 16, 2021 9:59:43 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Ugh same. MH tells me that I am not going bald. I beg to differ. And now that side parts aren't cool, what is a 40 something year old supposed to do? (<--that last bit is hyperbole)

Sorry you are seeing the same when you look in the mirror. It's a terrible feeling. 

I keep seeing memes that side parts and leggings aren't cool anymore.  Can someone fill me in?  What's the alternative?  I'm so not cool, so I shouldn't care but I also don't want to accidentally become a boomer.  (I'm actually GenX by about a year, we always seem to be left out)

Yeah apparently side parts, skinny jeans, and the 😂 emoji are out.
www.cnn.com/2021/02/14/tech/crying-laughing-emoji-gen-z/index.html

I’m not a millennial but bristle at being lumped in with the boomers for use of the 😂, which is basically my go to. I’ll just be over here shaking my cane.

[pixy0stix]

Feb 16, 2021 10:20:02 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Feb 16, 2021 9:59:43 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Ugh same. MH tells me that I am not going bald. I beg to differ. And now that side parts aren't cool, what is a 40 something year old supposed to do? (<--that last bit is hyperbole)

Sorry you are seeing the same when you look in the mirror. It's a terrible feeling. 

I keep seeing memes that side parts and leggings aren't cool anymore.  Can someone fill me in?  What's the alternative?  I'm so not cool, so I shouldn't care but I also don't want to accidentally become a boomer.  (I'm actually GenX by about a year, we always seem to be left out)

Gen Z is coming hard for Millennials. Meanwhile Gen X is all, wtfever, you guys are wearing mom jeans and trying to tell us what looks cool?

[raangoli]

I see the side part hate, along with skinny jeans, and laugh/cry emoji have been covered. And I also don't get the hair part thing - I actually do have a middle part, but that is because that is what my hair does naturally so....ok then.

But yea, those mom jeans Gen Z seems to prefer are a hard no from me.

[rubytue]

Feb 16, 2021 10:26:04 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Feb 16, 2021 10:20:02 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

I keep seeing memes that side parts and leggings aren't cool anymore.  Can someone fill me in?  What's the alternative?  I'm so not cool, so I shouldn't care but I also don't want to accidentally become a boomer.  (I'm actually GenX by about a year, we always seem to be left out)

I think you're supposed to middle part now, but my hair doesn't work that way. I'm confused by the idea that you can "move" your part. My hair has a .... built-in part? 

It takes years to work. My kitchen orated my hair in the middle and I moved it to the side in my teens. That was rough. And even now, it likes to creep. So maybe it’s built in and I refuse.

Shakes my Gen-x cane for emphasis 

[Pilsy]

breezy8407 , vacuum troubles here as well! Mine seems to be working fine, but the performance indicator keeps showing red. That used to happen only when the bag was full or something was clogging the hose, so the suction was diminished. Any ideas what's going on if nothing is stuck, the bag is nearly empty, and it seems to be working fine? I have had the vacuum for 15 years if that matters, but if it's working fine, I'm not sure that alone is a problem!

I laugh at the idea that we can all have the same part. Ridiculous. I would look absolutely absurd with a middle part. And I have long-ish, side-swept bangs because FOREHEAD, but I suppose someone is going to tell me that's against the rules, too. Whatever.

I would like to try some high-waisted, flare-leg jeans, but they're always long. I hate my chunky legs in skinnies and leggings, but the appealing part is the length. When I' not leaving my house and always barefoot, I don't want pants that drag on the floor. Am I alone?

[cattledogkisses]

Feb 16, 2021 11:07:40 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

breezy8407 , vacuum troubles here as well! Mine seems to be working fine, but the performance indicator keeps showing red. That used to happen only when the bag was full or something was clogging the hose, so the suction was diminished. Any ideas what's going on if nothing is stuck, the bag is nearly empty, and it seems to be working fine? I have had the vacuum for 15 years if that matters, but if it's working fine, I'm not sure that alone is a problem!

I laugh at the idea that we can all have the same part. Ridiculous. I would look absolutely absurd with a middle part. And I have long-ish, side-swept bangs because FOREHEAD, but I suppose someone is going to tell me that's against the rules, too. Whatever.

I would like to try some high-waisted, flare-leg jeans, but they're always long. I hate my chunky legs in skinnies and leggings, but the appealing part is the length. When I' not leaving my house and always barefoot, I don't want pants that drag on the floor. Am I alone?

This brings back memories of high school, when the bottoms of everyone's jeans were frayed from stepping on them.  And then in the winter you had water/salt stains going halfway up your calves. 

That's a big reason why I'll never drop skinnies entirely.  I need to be able to tuck my pants into my boots in the winter.  I don't care if the youths think it's uncool.

[RitzyHeifer]

I’m grouchy today. I work at a university and with the massive snowstorm they half-closed today. No in person classes, but online/hybrid are normal. Remote staff like me just work. On campus staff get a free day off (even if they can work remote, if they were due to be on campus today they don’t have to).

And then tomorrow is the first reading day/mental health day - no classes held since there’s no Spring Break they’re giving 5 off days throughout the term. So faculty all have a day off tomorrow to.

I’m used to being staff and there and plenty of days faculty don’t work that we do, but today just seems messy. There are lots of hybrid staff who rotate days on campus who are getting a freebie while high-risk me who doesn’t go in person at all has to just work or use PTO.

[Pilsy]

cattledogkisses, YES!

[seeyalater52]

Feb 16, 2021 10:28:47 GMT -5 minzy said:

Feb 16, 2021 10:20:02 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

I keep seeing memes that side parts and leggings aren't cool anymore.  Can someone fill me in?  What's the alternative?  I'm so not cool, so I shouldn't care but I also don't want to accidentally become a boomer.  (I'm actually GenX by about a year, we always seem to be left out)

Yeah apparently side parts, skinny jeans, and the 😂 emoji are out.
www.cnn.com/2021/02/14/tech/crying-laughing-emoji-gen-z/index.html

I’m not a millennial but bristle at being lumped in with the boomers for use of the 😂, which is basically my go to. I’ll just be over here shaking my cane.

I feel personally attacked by this.

[mbcdefg]

We’re finally getting our dining room floor replaced this week. It’s been covered by a cheap carpet since we moved in 10 years ago, and the carpet has dealt with spills, cats, and general wear and tear and it’s so damn gross. I’m so excited for a decent dining room floor, and MH is painting the walls and we’re looking into new curtains and a new dining table. I can’t wait until it’s once again safe to host company for dinner.

I took a day off on Thursday and I’m very much looking forward to doing NOTHING. But if it snows really heavy later this week, I will likely not have a day of doing nothing by myself even though I’ll still have the day off work.

[noodleoo]

Feb 16, 2021 11:41:20 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

We’re finally getting our dining room floor replaced this week. It’s been covered by a cheap carpet since we moved in 10 years ago, and the carpet has dealt with spills, cats, and general wear and tear and it’s so damn gross. I’m so excited for a decent dining room floor, and MH is painting the walls and we’re looking into new curtains and a new dining table. I can’t wait until it’s once again safe to host company for dinner.

I took a day off on Thursday and I’m very much looking forward to doing NOTHING. But if it snows really heavy later this week, I will likely not have a day of doing nothing by myself even though I’ll still have the day off work.

DELETED @. Sorry seeyalater52 , I need to be better at checking which thread I'm in.

mbcdefg,  Same for me but for Friday.  I will cry if we get a lot of snow.

[seeyalater52]

noodleoo wrong thread/board for random @ content.

[gt7301b]

Feb 16, 2021 11:32:20 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Feb 16, 2021 10:28:47 GMT -5 minzy said:

Yeah apparently side parts, skinny jeans, and the 😂 emoji are out.
www.cnn.com/2021/02/14/tech/crying-laughing-emoji-gen-z/index.html

I’m not a millennial but bristle at being lumped in with the boomers for use of the 😂, which is basically my go to. I’ll just be over here shaking my cane.

I feel personally attacked by this.

I should feel attacked, but I don't even care if Gen Z thinks I'm not cool.

[carmenere]

Lent starts tomorrow and I’m giving up following news and politics. See y’all in 40 days ✌️

[bimbi284]

Oh please Gen Z, we were wearing middle parts and all the ugly shit you now think is cool back in the 90s.

[cattledogkisses]

Feb 16, 2021 12:05:31 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Feb 16, 2021 11:32:20 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

I feel personally attacked by this.

I should feel attacked, but I don't even care if Gen Z thinks I'm not cool.

Gen Z is not going to think my 35 year old ass is cool even if I middle part my hair and put on some mom jeans.  Lol. 

[cattledogkisses]

Not going to lie, I kind of want to buy some crop tops for the summer though.

I've been having fleeting moments of "Am I too old for that though?" and I'm trying to squash them.

[breezy8407]

I remember it taking me a really long time to get used to the look of skinny jeans/pants after wearing flares and bootcut most of my life prior. Sure, I guess I could go back there. However, if you tell me high waisted things are going away, I will go buy the internet because I refuse to wear pants that barely cover my ass. NO.

And yes to the dirty hems and salt up the calf! I was a bartender in college and you can just about imagine what those pants soaked up on the bottoms. Talk about barftastic.

[icedcoffee]

Feb 16, 2021 12:52:03 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

I remember it taking me a really long time to get used to the look of skinny jeans/pants after wearing flares and bootcut most of my life prior. 

We too.  It took me a few years to adapt and I don't really have any desire to go back.  Also I JUST got done selling most of my bootcut/flare pants.  WTF?!?!

[pixy0stix]

I never got rid of my bootcut pants. Bootcut for lyfe!