What are you doing today? (besides shopping)
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Today chuch, dog baths, and one shop for dinner.
Landed late last night. Before that, I experienced my first TSA Pat Down. Groped by TSA agent and my hands tested for explosive traces. I asked if it were random. Her reply? "Nothing is random, Ma'am, it's your outfit." I wore a snug T-Shirt and loose, black drawstring pants. Apparently, my pants set things off. Pat down from the waist down. I wore the same travelling outfit out of the country at a major airport and breezed through. I am glad I have no psychological issues over this but can see how it may affect others. My DH was not amused. Happened so fast.
Wow, she said nothing is random. My Asian son in law has felt targeted also. I hoped not.
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Weeds and pick raspberries and peas. Hung laundry out. The Smale seems here to stay.
@prince wrote:
Wow, she said nothing is random. My Asian son in law has felt targeted also. I hoped not.
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I did not feel targeted. I am an frequent flyer, internationally and domestically except during COVID. It was my loose pants! I can see that but man, oh, man I was in disbelief afterwards.
I am doing laundry and must start cleaning. Is it my imagination that my home needs cleaning?
I think they do things like this to keep flyers on their toes, the same way some airports need liquids taken out of suitcases and some don't.
@Madetoshop wrote:
Landed late last night. Before that, I experienced my first TSA Pat Down. Groped by TSA agent and my hands tested for explosive traces. I asked if it were random. Her reply? "Nothing is random, Ma'am, it's your outfit." I wore a snug T-Shirt and loose, black drawstring pants. Apparently, my pants set things off. Pat down from the waist down. I wore the same travelling outfit out of the country at a major airport and breezed through. I am glad I have no psychological issues over this but can see how it may affect others. My DH was not amused. Happened so fast.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
@prince and @mum let teachers know that you like to work half days. In my district it is next to impossible to get a sub for a half day so if I need only a half I will take a full day or find a colleague to cover even though we would all rather get a sub. Also, thank you for being willing to sub when teachers can't make it. We appreciate you!!!
Thank you @jazzyjd
I do tell them I like half days. It's a rural area, so half days often don't work for teachers.
This year I subbed a lot for a couple teachers who are half time. Hope that happens again.
Half a day sure is a civilised way to work.
I do tell them I like half days. It's a rural area, so half days often don't work for teachers.
This year I subbed a lot for a couple teachers who are half time. Hope that happens again.
Half a day sure is a civilised way to work.
I googled this "event." Check it out. In all my years of travelling as well as my family's, the notion of this happening has never crossed our minds. I must resort to my usual outfit of leggings and a snug T.
@KathyG wrote:
I think they do things like this to keep flyers on their toes, the same way some airports need liquids taken out of suitcases and some don't.
@Madetoshop wrote:
Landed late last night. Before that, I experienced my first TSA Pat Down. Groped by TSA agent and my hands tested for explosive traces. I asked if it were random. Her reply? "Nothing is random, Ma'am, it's your outfit." I wore a snug T-Shirt and loose, black drawstring pants. Apparently, my pants set things off. Pat down from the waist down. I wore the same travelling outfit out of the country at a major airport and breezed through. I am glad I have no psychological issues over this but can see how it may affect others. My DH was not amused. Happened so fast.
Nothing is random.
@prince wrote:
Wow, she said nothing is random. My Asian son in law has felt targeted also. I hoped not.
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"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Wowza about the TSA incident and the HonnyBrown neck. Just a quiet day here with a free morning followed by leg care. Finished the big shredding project last night (huzzah!) and will start the next batch of tasks this afternoon. Hope to finish that multi-part project by mid-August. Applied for a gig because I am finally comfortable without cane for short periods of time in public places. i can do this again (if they assign the gig to me)!
*eta*
I got the gig!
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*eta*
I got the gig!
Bach is not noise, Madam. (Robert, in Two's Company)
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Costco run today and laundry. Back to work tomorrow, uugh.
Today was normal. I'm happy about that!
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Wanted to use today to catch up on a bunch of things and then go to Trivia tonight but instead had unexpected family in town for a celebration of life and now I am even more behind than I was.
@Shop-et-al , I hope the gig goes well.
Enjoying the rain!
Thinking of what to bake.
Thinking of what to bake.
OOOOOO oooo please send some of that rain this way!
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
I get that desire for rain @walesmaven. So dry here.
I hope it's raining where the fires are.
We got 4 cm, and I enjoyed making soup and baking some muffins.
I hope it's raining where the fires are.
We got 4 cm, and I enjoyed making soup and baking some muffins.
According to NYT, the word of the day is 'languorous' and the challenge is to use it in a sentence. Kitten-like, shop emerges from nap in the sunbeams and gingerly tests limbs before languorously stretching to full length.
Meh. Others who write well could create better sentences. Anyone want to take the challenge?
Meh. Others who write well could create better sentences. Anyone want to take the challenge?
Bach is not noise, Madam. (Robert, in Two's Company)
@Shop-et-al wrote:
According to NYT, the word of the day is 'languorous' and the challenge is to use it in a sentence. Kitten-like, shop emerges from nap in the sunbeams and gingerly tests limbs before languorously stretching to full length.
Meh. Others who write well could create better sentences. Anyone want to take the challenge?
Jazzzzy thinks Walesmaven is hoping for a rainy day to spend a languorous morning not weeding the garden.
Legs itch like mad. Fortunately, they have an appointment tomorrow. They had better heal soon and liberate me from these damned and accursed wraps. I nearly broke a back when removing the wretched boa constrictor I mean optional second layer. On a more cheerful note, this method is only an attempt. They are fairly certain that a different product will be both effective and easy for me to use. Meanwhile, I am enjoying the current book and will look for more from the author. Reading is always the bomb. 
Bach is not noise, Madam. (Robert, in Two's Company)
My precious cat is sleeping peacefully in the living room. I'm enjoying a red wine with beef stew. If I were an adult, I would be doing laundry.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Sweet day for weather. After some rumbling, grumbling, and rain it is cool and just right for me.
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Bach is not noise, Madam. (Robert, in Two's Company)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2023 10:51PM by Shop-et-al.
Worked my butt off. Very stressful workday. I need to do more laundry but did not. Snuggled and rubbed furry baby love's belly. I love him.
Lovely lunch and boat ride with dear friends I've know since we were in grade 7. 50+ years ago.
Heard on the news that the electric company wants a thirty percent rate increase for us customers. Our bill more than doubled within the last year due to rate increase. But this was not enough. An additional thirty percent would make electricity inaccessible, and possibly compromise some safety, for some people! Now, we wait to find out whether tptb will approve this proposed increase or not. Mind you, I understand that we are not alone and the purpose of the proposed increase pertains to carbon capture. Is there anything amiss in creating such high rates for people who cannot afford to pay still more for electricity even as other basic costs of living are increasing? Must think about that for awhile. That must wait,. I have started another book and have a workout awaiting me.
Bach is not noise, Madam. (Robert, in Two's Company)
Hubby and I have come to the conclusion that our 21-year old cat is having some trouble climbing into his litter box. Although we've scooped out plenty of turds and urine clumps, we've also cleaned up multiple puddles of urine right next to the box. Will head to the pet supplies store and see if there's a low-entry box that will make it easier for him.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
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