I HATE Zoom. I was supposed to attend two different events, last month, and no one sent me a link. Waiting for a link to a major wedding that never shows up stinks.
No squash for me. I like it, but it has to be sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving.
I had my Thanksgiving on Sunday. I had an amazing turkey breast, fresh from the farm, with onion gravy stuffing and sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie with tons of whipped cream.
My family here in the States is very small (just me, my mom, and my brother; everyone else is in England) so we’ve never done Huge Dramatic Complicated Busy Thanksgiving events anyway. Take it easy this year, everyone.
Almost very time I have a doctor’s appointment, it is by Zoom, and everyrime, I have to explain that yes, I know Zoom, and quite well. In fact I have a range of backgrounds. Like several versions of the TARDIS, the living room from The Big Bang Series, and the Simpsons.
I remember the future. We had flying cars, and robot servants, and we went to Mars on holiday. And everyone wore shiny one piece garments, like Puck’s. Very tight ones for the younger women. (Except in Dan Dare. They stuck to the fashions of 1952.) But it isn’t like that now. The future isn’t what it used to be.
Ahh the future. With jet packs, flying cars and technology that is indistinguishable from magic. You take one pill that makes you larger, and one pill that makes you small, and the ones that mother gives you, don’t do anything at all…Wait…that isn’t right. That is White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. I’m all confused. I guess I didn’t say ‘no’ enough in my formative years.
Just four of us (probably) for Thanksgiving, and it will be in person. Zoom is just too depressing for something like that.
Our holiday party at work, after Thanksgiving, is supposed to have a Zoom conference between our stations on the east and west coasts. Seems kind of pointless to me, but hey, I’m a grumpy old fogey.
I’m not sure why everyone thinks videoconferencing was not around before the pandemic. I admit there was not as much need for it. However, it is very much “The Present”.
Commander lupin, have you gotten a clear vidfeed to the reunion? yes Mr Puck, coming in loud and clear. (I don’t know if this is accurate, I never watched star trek or anything of that sort (except star wars)).
Wolfenoot: A day to be kind to wolves, dogs, and other canines. Created by a 7 year old child in New Zealand (where there are no wolves), it went “viral” on FacePlant. Thus it bears some resemblance to the idea of the Great Pumpkin. However, it has at its core a kindly regard for all canines. This is most appropriate to the human species, which owes them much more than is recognized.
Fibonacci Day: Named after a pseudonym of the Italian mathematician who introduced it to the West, the sequence has been known to many other civilizations since ancient times. Both Fibonacci and his successors missed it’s real significance, which had to wait for Mandelbrot. However, Fibonacci’s real contribution to math was his introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to the West.
National Cashew Day:Gesundheit! And don’t eschew cashews—unless you are allergic, in which case Gesundheit!!
Doctor Who Day: I am not a Whovian, though I am an Honorary Citizen of Whoville. Originally intended as an educational science and history show, it rapidly devolved into pure fantasy. Do you know where your scarf is? Are there Doctors What, Where, and Why? If so, why do we never hear about them?
National Espresso Day: Celebrate with more caffeine. I’ll have a double, strait up, hold the water …
Still planning to drive my partner and myself to my sister’s three-person household for Thanksgiving. Masks except for eating, only five people, separate tables for the two households. Still wondering if this is a bad idea. She says she won’t be mad if I cancel at the last minute, which is most likely to happen if my partner is reacting badly to his chemo. He still says he WANTS to go, and I’m still worried about it. If it were just me, I wouldn’t go, but it’s possibly his last Thanksgiving.
Well, the pandemic is pretty much having no effect on our Thanksgiving or Christmas—the two of us do each of those with one another every year. NY Eve, now, that may be affected—that’s when we do Christmas with my longest-time friends whom we love dearly. I suspect we’ll still go to their house, but that discussion has yet to take place. It’ll either be in person or not at all.
The pandemic has done bad things all over the world; on balance we’re not hurt by it—both working from home instead of hours worth of commute. Our main recreation outside the house has been splattered—folk concerts, though some of those are live-streamed and we enjoy them nearly as much. Music festivals though—sigh. At least one did go virtual, but…
Only if police are willing to enforce this farce Thanksgiving. Mind you, for over a decade now our Thanksgiving has just been us, no extended family. friends, or anyone else. So nothing different.
The pandemic has cancelled many things. But the more we fight against changes in holiday celebrations, the more our commitment to loved ones is evident. I would rather miss family this year to celebrate with them next year, rather than to lose someone because one of us traveled.
I want to get permission from my husband (and still good friend) who created a poster, “In The Future, We Will Eat Pills.” You guys have got to see it.
And by the way, Georgia, we probably can all see the lettering you were using for “THE FUTURE”, using a font that is very carefully Not Official Star Trek Font, but looking enough like it that we all get the idea.
deadheadzan almost 4 years ago
That’s a positive spin on it!
McColl34 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Time keeps on zoomin, zoomin . . .
Into the future.
(Hopefully next year we’ll be back to a more traditional Thanksgiving.)
RAGs almost 4 years ago
One very good thing about a zoom thanksgiving is you can’t tell if someone has gas problem.
Sue Ellen almost 4 years ago
My computer is too slow to zoom.
deadheadzan almost 4 years ago
Such a futuristic jumpsuit on Puck! Very sleek, very silvery…..after 399 years of squash it’s a great leap into the future!
Petting Machine almost 4 years ago
Pucky toe beans and his white locket! It’s a banner day!
Aspen_Bell almost 4 years ago
“HELLOOOOO! WE’RE GLAD YOU MADE IT!! WELCOME TO THE FUTURE!!!”
Sue Ellen almost 4 years ago
OT: me
marilynnbyerly almost 4 years ago
I HATE Zoom. I was supposed to attend two different events, last month, and no one sent me a link. Waiting for a link to a major wedding that never shows up stinks.
Ruth Brown almost 4 years ago
I don’t think Elvis will like Zoom, but the woman will stack the deck by having Bea, Tommy, and possible others there.
I Mad Am I almost 4 years ago
Thanksgiving of the Future? My hope is… it has More cats! :)
JLChi almost 4 years ago
No squash for me. I like it, but it has to be sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving.
I had my Thanksgiving on Sunday. I had an amazing turkey breast, fresh from the farm, with onion gravy stuffing and sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie with tons of whipped cream.
Le'letha Premium Member almost 4 years ago
My family here in the States is very small (just me, my mom, and my brother; everyone else is in England) so we’ve never done Huge Dramatic Complicated Busy Thanksgiving events anyway. Take it easy this year, everyone.
DennisinSeattle almost 4 years ago
I am expecting to see many Zoom connections to households near and far before the week is out.
Gent almost 4 years ago
Zoom is not safe. Never used it.
WelshRat Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The CN space suit. For future reporting?
jennifer.usher almost 4 years ago
Almost very time I have a doctor’s appointment, it is by Zoom, and everyrime, I have to explain that yes, I know Zoom, and quite well. In fact I have a range of backgrounds. Like several versions of the TARDIS, the living room from The Big Bang Series, and the Simpsons.
Code the Enforcer almost 4 years ago
The future is COMFY !!! … We’ll all be wearing PJ’s !! :)
Gloria Fleming almost 4 years ago
I like Lupin’s new mug.
Santana almost 4 years ago
In the year 2525, if people are still alive
If cats can survive, we may find
In the year 3535
Ain’t gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie
Everything you think, do and say
Is from that squash you ate today
In the year 4545
You ain’t gonna need your teeth, won’t need your eyes
You won’t find a thing to chew
Except that same squash lookin’ at you
In the year 5555
Your arms hangin’ limp at your sides
Your legs got nothin’ to do
Some machine’s makin’ squash for you
In the year 6565
You won’t need no shopping for outfits so cute
You’ll pick your wardrobe, Pucky’s boas too
From a closet full of silver space suits
In the year 7510
If Cat’s a coming, He oughta make it by then
Maybe He’ll look around Himself and say
“I could go for some squash brûlée”
In the year 8510
Cat is gonna shake His mighty head
He’ll either say I’m pleased where we’ve been
Or squash it down, and start again
In the year 9595
I’m kinda wonderin’ if we’re gonna be alive
We’ve taken all the squash this old earth can give
And we ain’t put back nothing
So it’s been a long, long time
Eating squash is now a crime
For what, we never knew, but pay our fines on zoom
But through eternal night, the twinkling of starlight
Would like to say, have a peaceful Thanksgiving Day
In the year 2021, if we’re still alive
If cats can survive, they may find…
(Richard Lee Evans – In the Year 2525)
arolarson Premium Member almost 4 years ago
OT. Yen
Robin Harwood almost 4 years ago
I remember the future. We had flying cars, and robot servants, and we went to Mars on holiday. And everyone wore shiny one piece garments, like Puck’s. Very tight ones for the younger women. (Except in Dan Dare. They stuck to the fashions of 1952.) But it isn’t like that now. The future isn’t what it used to be.
Kitty Katz almost 4 years ago
Zager and Evans: In the Year 2525
In the Year two thousand and twenty
If ham is still around
If Turkey can be found
We may find,
In the Year two thousand and twenty
Ain’t gonna need to entertain no folks at home
We’ll see our friends online
If we wanna spend the time
…….
In the Year two thousand and twenty
Ain’t gonna need to shop, don’t need no mall
Order all your gifts, all one
From a place called Amazon!
In the Year two thousand twenty-one
Maybe there will be a little ray from the sun
This Covid thing won’t last always
There will come some better days!
…….
Now it’s been almost a year
We have cried so many tears
We miss out family and friends
But do not give up hope
We are not all alone
Our friends are not far away
We will get together one day!
…….
In the Year two thousand and twenty
If ham is still around
If turkey can be found
We may find…….
Pinemelon almost 4 years ago
haha
cat19632001 almost 4 years ago
Do Lupin’s arms look really, really skinny today?
cat19632001 almost 4 years ago
In that onesie – sorry, futuristic CN cat spacesuit – Lupin can be invisible even when he’s got clothes on.
rs0204 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ahh the future. With jet packs, flying cars and technology that is indistinguishable from magic. You take one pill that makes you larger, and one pill that makes you small, and the ones that mother gives you, don’t do anything at all…Wait…that isn’t right. That is White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. I’m all confused. I guess I didn’t say ‘no’ enough in my formative years.
Nothing(ANTI) almost 4 years ago
Ooooh.
diskus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Zoom free thanksgiving for me. Too much like work. We got phones, then peaceful outdoor activity. Will be a pleasure.
Kaputnik almost 4 years ago
Just four of us (probably) for Thanksgiving, and it will be in person. Zoom is just too depressing for something like that.
Our holiday party at work, after Thanksgiving, is supposed to have a Zoom conference between our stations on the east and west coasts. Seems kind of pointless to me, but hey, I’m a grumpy old fogey.
belgarathmth almost 4 years ago
The CNN website today has a big article about Zoom and its founder. I learned a lot.
scyphi26 almost 4 years ago
Squash served at Thanksgiving? Not in my home! ;)
leapin' lupin almost 4 years ago
lol!
leapin' lupin almost 4 years ago
Monday just got way better!
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Sigh.
MichaelE.Myers almost 4 years ago
Zoom rhymes with doom, just sayin’
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
I’m not sure why everyone thinks videoconferencing was not around before the pandemic. I admit there was not as much need for it. However, it is very much “The Present”.
Mr. Reader almost 4 years ago
Commander lupin, have you gotten a clear vidfeed to the reunion? yes Mr Puck, coming in loud and clear. (I don’t know if this is accurate, I never watched star trek or anything of that sort (except star wars)).
scaeva Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Today is:
Wolfenoot: A day to be kind to wolves, dogs, and other canines. Created by a 7 year old child in New Zealand (where there are no wolves), it went “viral” on FacePlant. Thus it bears some resemblance to the idea of the Great Pumpkin. However, it has at its core a kindly regard for all canines. This is most appropriate to the human species, which owes them much more than is recognized.
Fibonacci Day: Named after a pseudonym of the Italian mathematician who introduced it to the West, the sequence has been known to many other civilizations since ancient times. Both Fibonacci and his successors missed it’s real significance, which had to wait for Mandelbrot. However, Fibonacci’s real contribution to math was his introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to the West.
National Cashew Day: Gesundheit! And don’t eschew cashews—unless you are allergic, in which case Gesundheit!!
Doctor Who Day: I am not a Whovian, though I am an Honorary Citizen of Whoville. Originally intended as an educational science and history show, it rapidly devolved into pure fantasy. Do you know where your scarf is? Are there Doctors What, Where, and Why? If so, why do we never hear about them?
National Espresso Day: Celebrate with more caffeine. I’ll have a double, strait up, hold the water …
Code the Enforcer almost 4 years ago
Welllll … At least this year, it’s either embrace the screen – Or, say …
“JANE!! Stop this Crazy Thing!! … HELP! … JAAAANE!!” :)
Granny Roberta almost 4 years ago
Still planning to drive my partner and myself to my sister’s three-person household for Thanksgiving. Masks except for eating, only five people, separate tables for the two households. Still wondering if this is a bad idea. She says she won’t be mad if I cancel at the last minute, which is most likely to happen if my partner is reacting badly to his chemo. He still says he WANTS to go, and I’m still worried about it. If it were just me, I wouldn’t go, but it’s possibly his last Thanksgiving.
scaeva Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Three hundred ninety-nine years of squash—but it took this year to squash Thanksgiving.
cat19632001 almost 4 years ago
I hope “Georgia Dunn” did a better job setting up this Zoom Thanksgiving then the zoom thing I just saw last week.
chAnt almost 4 years ago
Anybody have an idea of a strip form BCN that would be good to buy a print of? I’d like to buy one, but I’m not sure which one.
D.W.Drang almost 4 years ago
Speaking of Dilbert (as I did above) and Zoom…https://dilbert.com/strip/2020-11-23
GSD Mom Premium Member almost 4 years ago
At least this – with ZOOM meetings, we get to meet our co-workers pets!
Mx Crazy Cat Person almost 4 years ago
Doesn’t Puck look wonderful in his futuristic jumpsuit?
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
It’s a far better thing to have a Zoom Christmas than it is to have a ICU Christmas.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Well, the pandemic is pretty much having no effect on our Thanksgiving or Christmas—the two of us do each of those with one another every year. NY Eve, now, that may be affected—that’s when we do Christmas with my longest-time friends whom we love dearly. I suspect we’ll still go to their house, but that discussion has yet to take place. It’ll either be in person or not at all.
The pandemic has done bad things all over the world; on balance we’re not hurt by it—both working from home instead of hours worth of commute. Our main recreation outside the house has been splattered—folk concerts, though some of those are live-streamed and we enjoy them nearly as much. Music festivals though—sigh. At least one did go virtual, but…
knight1192a almost 4 years ago
Only if police are willing to enforce this farce Thanksgiving. Mind you, for over a decade now our Thanksgiving has just been us, no extended family. friends, or anyone else. So nothing different.
Sue Ellen almost 4 years ago
Bill Jackson, we miss you and are worried.
Biskits almost 4 years ago
The pandemic has cancelled many things. But the more we fight against changes in holiday celebrations, the more our commitment to loved ones is evident. I would rather miss family this year to celebrate with them next year, rather than to lose someone because one of us traveled.
almost 4 years ago
Gotta love the boys’ jumpsuits!
Horsetuna almost 4 years ago
Puck is wearing a futuristic silver hoodie.
Aspen_Bell almost 4 years ago
I want to get permission from my husband (and still good friend) who created a poster, “In The Future, We Will Eat Pills.” You guys have got to see it.
Aspen_Bell almost 4 years ago
And by the way, Georgia, we probably can all see the lettering you were using for “THE FUTURE”, using a font that is very carefully Not Official Star Trek Font, but looking enough like it that we all get the idea.
Erin Pierce almost 4 years ago
is Burt anti-squash?
Margo Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Knowing that things will be very different this year, I would still like to wish all of you a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
DareplayzWasTaken (G.R.O.S.S Agent) almost 4 years ago
They zoomin’