The Bar 2014 Edition

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Don't fill your pillow with poisonous thoughts.

My original reaction to this was the thought that I should probably have just fucking BURNED my pillows a hundred times at least over the last year.

Then I remembered how much they cost me. I do like a good quality feather pillow.

THEN I remembered a little trick I used to do religiously, and then somehow spaced. (having nothing really to do with sleep, but more with bedding maintenance)

Did you know that if you put unwashable things like feather pillows, or duvets or couch cushions or mattresses (feather or otherwise) outside when it's colder than -22c it kills all the dustmites that have accumulated in there?

Guess whose porch is now full of unlikely stuff???

I like that the ultra cold has a usefulness other than getting me to sweep the floor and do the dishes.

Good on you, delle.

I bought a total of 5 feather pillows for my bed. It's HOME. It's where I spend a third of my life, might as well make it comfy. Sheets and pilowcases washed weekly. Good 600 threads/inch cotton sheets. The mattress and box were brand new two years ago. No lumps.

And when I sleep, I sleep a wonderful sleep.

For insomnia, I've always grabbed the NY Times crossword puzzle books. Then I'm out like a light.

[delle]

Now I just have to remember to bring it all back in in time....

[Captain Goddammit]

Maybe leaving that stuff out a few days in Black Rock Desert would kill all the bugs just as well.

[delle]

Sure, but when I shake mine out over my bed tonight all I'm going to get is a good whiff of fresh cool air.


It would take me till next wednesday to clean out your method.

[Elorrum]

Did you know that if you put unwashable things like feather pillows, or duvets or couch cushions or mattresses (feather or otherwise) outside when it's colder than -22c it kills all the dustmites that have accumulated in there?

location. location. location.
(-22) degrees Celsius = -7.6 degrees Fahrenheit

[Captain Goddammit]

Sure, but when I shake mine out over my bed tonight all I'm going to get is a good whiff of fresh cool air.

Well I'm sorry that's all you get with your method!

I have a fan running at night - just because -

Yeah the First Mate (Charlie) does that too. She will not go to bed without turning on that fan. I could live without the breeze but it's not a big enough deal to raise a ruckus over.

I used to sleep with all the lights on, TV on, whole place running at full tilt.

[delle]

Thank you.

You've reminded me to bring it all in.

I shall be VERY grateful about this once I remake the bed. That shit be COLD right now!!!!

[Elliot]

In Norway, it is customary to place babies outdoors for their naps, even in the coldest winter. They pack the baby in a big fancy perambulator, with about two feet of eider down, top and bottom, and just the baby's nose sticking out to benefit from the fresh air, and roll the perambulator out on the garden patio.

Of course... assuming this was done to me... it might explain a few things.

[delle]

...and those babies were probably all the stronger for it...


I, on the other hand, stuck outside this morning in my pyjamas and coat -- no hat or mitts and wet socks in my insufficient boots in -34c(-44 with windchill) for a half an hour as the door would not open for me after dropping my son off at work at 5:50, DO NOT FEEL THE STRONGER AT ALL.

I'm still freezing, and I've been back inside for over an hour!

Froze to the bone i tell you....

[Sham]

Delle, it sounds like a kids tune---- Our Frozen Little Delle, hi-ho the derry-o, our frozen little Delle!

[delle]

Delle, it sounds like a kids tune---- Our Frozen Little Delle, hi-ho the derry-o, our frozen little Delle!

Catchy tune. I'll remember it for next time....

No wait! Maybe there's something else I should remember first....


So I'm standing there, frozen solid, cell phone dead in my hands, knowing that Ken would never hear me banging on the door from our room downstairs, so I make the dreaded round...

...'round the house, in thigh-high snow (in my insufficient, immediately snowfilled boots and thin pj pants) to check the other door. Also locked.

...back into the snow to trudge 'round to yet the other side and start banging on the bedroom window.


Once he let me in and heard my sad, sad story he asked "Why didn't you just ring the doorbell?".



The doorbell!!!

I'd forgotten we even had one of those......

dang.

[Sham]

That's gonna make a funny story, not right away, but many years from now.

[delle]

I dunno. Ken sure seems to think it's funny right now....

[AntiM]

Ding-dong Delle? Catchy.

And off I go into the corner.

[MyDearFriend]

Oh gosh (((Delle))) !!!

Have some or hot chocolate with whiskey or something.

I was up late channeling the cookie goddess, yikes, and now am up getting ready to head out with my Dear Husband to see the Met Opera broadcast of Falstaff should be fun!!!

Love and (((((hugs)))) to all.

Oh and

[Captain Goddammit]

Our front door has a finicky doorknob and deadbolt setup that you have to finesse and get the hang of to open even from inside. Every time I go out to do something quick (garbage, get something from car etc.) dressed about like you were and not carrying a key I'm nervous about that door. I don't fully close it. But Charlie.... she doesn't like the door not being latched. If she sees it she will close and lock it. And she would never hear me from up in our room.

Tell me more about this "doorbell" thing... In today's age of cell phones and just calling people I faintly remember something about them but I've forgotten.

[magicmarty]

Sounds like a dreadful experience, Delle. "What doesn't kill you will make you strong" But yes, a good story because you came through ok! Brrrrrrrrrrrr

Enjoy Falstaff, MDF, we just saw it at the SF Opera about 6 weeks ago. It's a hoot with wonderful Verdi music!

Warmed up and should be in the low 60's here today. Morning, Captain, Anti M and Sham

Woke up to two cat accidents in the house this morning. Cat has been fully house broken for years, but he found a bathtub to leave a solid "gift" and a spare bed to leave a liquid one. Now trying to fit a large down comforter in the washing machine. Bleaaaa! Guess the cat graduates to being an outdoor cat for most of the time. He didn't even look guilty, just his same inscrutable self! Otherwise, a beautiful morning.

(((LF)))

[AntiM]

Cats peeing in new places can mean a lot of things, including diabetes. Or they're bored with their litter....

[unjonharley]

[ygmir]

Ding-dong Delle? Catchy.

And off I go into the corner.

*a chant is heard, from the far underground warrens of the bar, it's oldest foundations*

"ding dong Delle,
we're all going to hell,
ding dong Ken,
the only question's when"

*reminiscent of the OMW chanting of "the people"*

[Captain Goddammit]

Ding dong Yggy
Now we're gettin' jiggy
Ding dong un-jon…. that doesn't seem to need a next line...

[ygmir]

*strolls in,, letting War Rabbit free range for the morning......noting chanting and small footprints in the dust*

*starts ECM, makes CEC*

wow Marty.......that's a drag. I think I'd be a little concerned about the kitties health, or even emotions. With critters outside that might eat it, it may feel like it can't go out.........and well, we all answer when nature calls.

*strokes tv, heads for ROS*

[media]

ETA: It's Tinkermoms birthday!!!
Happy,Happy birthday, Tink!!

[Patsh]

YAY TinkerMom!!!
I hope you're keeping warm up there in the snow!

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

[magicmarty]

Hi Patsh, YG and Happy Birthday Tink!

Cat is really fine outdoors and has a warm place under the house next to the warm furnace. Spends most of his time outdoors so no worries. He just got stuck in the house last night and nature made a non negotiable call I guess. We are not fans of litter boxes in the house. But I really find it hard to imagine that aside from a feline, kitty litter is not something to faun over. Chocolate, a fine wine, a beautiful woman, sure, but kitty litter not so much.

Had some fine tennis and with a great partner on my side of the court, we were the victors in straight sets! Art opening tonight at the Marin Museum of Modern Art for a wonderful artist and very dear friend who did a wonderful oil portrait of me for a birthday present a few years ago.

Have a great evening, kiddies

(((LF)))

[TinkerMom]

Pass the apple pie!! Every body gets one!!
Thanks for the b day wishes!

[Aurelia]

Oh, what a Beautiful night !
I am wearing red velvet and I don"t mind that it's cold
I' ll get my feet moving faster since the moon is so bright
and the music will soon become bold
xoA.

[ygmir]

*strolls in, makes CCCB, sets ECM on NEC*

I wonder if Mikegyver got his jeep moved.........dang thats a bummer.

So I think we're gonna plan, again, to drive up to the playa on Sunday of the Amtrakathon. It was so cold last year, but,very cool to see it all frozen and barren. We'll probably call ahead to Bruno, since that many folks stopping in is something they'll need to know ahead of time.

Maybe, just maybe we'll be lucky and see GH?........

*strokes tv, heads for IBBOD*

[media]

[Elorrum]

I'm wondering what phase of the moon we will observe.

[Patsh]

Well, Yggy, if GH isn't there (again), you can always put the bill on his tab (again)...

I'll be watching the live Gerlach cam from here, green with envy. I hope you'll do that for the camera (again).

ah, yes, moon phase and all that, too!

[Patsh]

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