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Title: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on May 21, 2019, 08:59:10 PM
Unfortunately, I'm on tight deadline for the next weekish and there's a planned holiday trip.  I'll be back on probably Friday and then out again until probably Wednesday.

Carry on!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on June 06, 2019, 11:41:33 PM
<moves the marker back to in>

I would hate to not be evacuated if we have a fire since my office is not on the sweep path to the exit.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on June 09, 2019, 06:37:38 PM
Welcome back!

I was pleased to see this board made it to the new digs.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on July 05, 2019, 07:16:23 AM
<moves marker to Out>

I will be away from my computer until probably late Sunday/early Monday.  That's a couple days for those who want to make a run for most postiest forumite.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 05, 2019, 10:06:06 AM
You're safe.

I'll be in the 18th c. tomorrow.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: Parasaurolophus on July 05, 2019, 10:59:19 AM
Gives me a chance to catch up.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 05, 2019, 05:56:09 PM
Quote from: mamselle on July 05, 2019, 10:06:06 AM
You're safe.

I'll be in the 18th c. tomorrow.

M.

<Moving marker to "out.">

If anyone is looking for me, I'll be in 1773.

Back Sunday.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on July 08, 2019, 06:17:38 AM
Moving the marker to In.

I'm around and reading, but I don't have time to post this morning.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: paultuttle on July 08, 2019, 10:35:04 AM
<moves marker to In>

Back in the office today after a week of vacation and a prior week helping to facilitate a writing retreat.



<Why does everything feel like I've just strapped in on a hellaciously fast roller coaster ride??>
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 08, 2019, 05:20:04 PM
I'm back.

Welcome back, Paultuttle and Polly!

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: bioteacher on July 11, 2019, 05:43:55 PM
Heading out. Taking a long weekend to visit my mom and indulge in girl time. The sewing machine is packed and ready to go.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 11, 2019, 07:03:47 PM
Bon voyage!

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: the_geneticist on July 12, 2019, 05:20:26 PM
It's after 5:00 on a Friday so I'm officially "Out" until Monday morning!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 12, 2019, 07:02:19 PM
I'll be away until Sat PM.

Don't let the 21st c. do anything we'd be ashamed of in the 18th.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 13, 2019, 10:04:33 PM
Back via a stopover in the 1930s-40s.

I didn't think I'd feel like going dancing after tours, but I did!

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: bioteacher on July 15, 2019, 07:37:21 PM
I'm back.

Most of the weekend we spent in the basement sewing. I got nothing expect one pillow finished, but tons of stuff is cut out and in progress. We had a blast and i feel recharged. Mom also kept me fed in favorite foots: corn chowder, homemade chocolate pie, soft raisin cookies... I must have gained 20 lbs and I enjoyed every bite. Finished Pillow (https://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab37/BioteacherCHE/IMG_0781_zpsbm44v7tr.jpg)
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 16, 2019, 07:42:32 AM
Quote from: bioteacher on July 15, 2019, 07:37:21 PM
I'm back.

Most of the weekend we spent in the basement sewing. I got nothing expect one pillow finished, but tons of stuff is cut out and in progress. We had a blast and i feel recharged. Mom also kept me fed in favorite foots: corn chowder, homemade chocolate pie, soft raisin cookies... I must have gained 20 lbs and I enjoyed every bite. Finished Pillow (https://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab37/BioteacherCHE/IMG_0781_zpsbm44v7tr.jpg)

Wow!!!

Like!!

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: bioteacher on July 16, 2019, 06:12:11 PM
Thanks. It was just a fantastic weekend. I want to go back and do it again immediately.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on August 23, 2019, 05:01:47 PM
Checking out of 2019 until 7 PM tomorrow.

If I disappear, it's because staying in 1773 is more appealing right now.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on August 31, 2019, 05:09:36 AM
I'm out for the long weekend.

Envy my fabulous plans to play board games and eat corn on the cob until we're sick!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on August 31, 2019, 07:28:53 PM
I forgot to check out, but I'm back. Lovely last day for tours, plus a probable school visit invite and a possible mid-week discussion with a woman who spouse is hospitalized nearby for the next week.

The school thing was really cool. A bilingual Fracophone/anglophone child and his mom returned because he'd decided he wanted to make the quill-pen-writing, sheep's wool card-and-spin activities, and needlework/crocheting projects his choice for "what he did over the summer," as an essay, or something.

Then his mom asked if these things could be done in groups (yes, I've set up tables for Scouts doing badges in history and frafts, library programs, etc.) So, that may be fun, too!

Anyway, back to 2019.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on September 20, 2019, 09:21:11 PM
I have deadlines, so my writing time for the next few days is going towards research, not these fora.  I'll be back next week.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on September 30, 2019, 04:03:21 AM
I'm going on travel to remote places without internet access.  I'll be back Fridayish.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on November 08, 2019, 05:43:16 AM
I'm out for a holiday weekend.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on November 08, 2019, 02:49:48 PM
I'm  back...although I forgot to check out!

Next disappearance c. 12.15.19....watch for it!

;--}

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on November 19, 2019, 04:19:24 AM
I'm out on travel away from my computer until probably Saturday.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on November 27, 2019, 04:37:57 AM
I'm out again for Thanksgiving.

Safe travels, everyone!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on April 13, 2020, 06:07:59 AM
<moves marker to out>

I have to get work-related writing done this week so I'm scaling way back on what I'm reading so I'm not tempted to respond.

Stay safe and healthy!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on April 13, 2020, 09:05:15 AM
I've got work piled up for a new class, so I'll be checking PMs but otherwise not here for a bit.

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on May 07, 2020, 12:20:17 PM
Quote from: mamselle on April 13, 2020, 09:05:15 AM
I've got work piled up for a new class, so I'll be checking PMs but otherwise not here for a bit.

M.


I've lurked a couple times and posted twice, but I'm moving my marker back to "Out" again.

One article in good final draft shape and sent out to the friend-editor who requested it, next already in framing-up shape and the class is doing well but does take a lot of focused attention!

So, back in a bit!

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on July 17, 2020, 01:05:23 PM
Well, apparently I forgot to check back "in" last time, but I need to be focused on finishing several things in the next week, so I'm moving my marker to "out" until at least Tuesday!

See you then!!

(I'll still reply to PMs)

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: polly_mer on August 09, 2020, 05:16:55 AM
I am being redeployed in my job to address immediate science needs and make science-based recommendations as a state-declared essential worker.  This is not for Covid directly, but that's not the only problem in the US/world right now.

That's likely 2-3 months of all my good mental time and energy.  I'll probably check in multiple times a week, but all the long, detailed research posts here that take hours to write are on hold indefinitely.

Stay home, wear your mask for the medically necessary errands and obtaining groceries that can't be delivered, and wash your hands effectively and often.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on August 09, 2020, 08:30:41 AM
We'll miss you, but good luck with your work.

All good thoughts--M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: hmaria1609 on August 13, 2020, 08:56:20 AM
Our internet provider has a local outage and still working on it.  It's good to be back!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: apl68 on August 13, 2020, 09:38:21 AM
Quote from: mamselle on August 09, 2020, 08:30:41 AM
We'll miss you, but good luck with your work.

All good thoughts--M.

Yes, we wish you well with your work.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: AmLitHist on August 14, 2020, 02:45:28 PM
Good luck and good times, Polly!
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: hmaria1609 on August 26, 2020, 02:43:41 PM
Local internet service outage again for Verizon this week. :(
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: mamselle on August 26, 2020, 04:06:12 PM
Glad it's not the impending hurricane....

M.
Title: Re: In/Out Board
Post by: hmaria1609 on August 27, 2020, 05:21:13 PM
Quote from: mamselle on August 26, 2020, 04:06:12 PM
Glad it's not the impending hurricane....

M.
We end up getting all the rain in the DC area post-hurricane.