What made you happy today? - Page 176

*IndigoErth* · 03-12-2020, 12:44 PM

Dental work is not a happy maker, but I'm glad it's over. Was a little uneasy also over the idea of getting up close and personal mouth stuff done with that virus lurking out there, and of course it is now confirmed in this state today... but at least the appointment is done with before the virus starts showing up beyond the university.

*Autbot_Benz* · 03-12-2020, 10:11 PM

Managed to get one of the Hot Topic spring exclusive ECCC funko pops. I got Zatanna Zatara DC's backwards talking magician

*Voltron* · 03-13-2020, 10:13 AM

They're predicting early cherry blossoms this year. One in the park near me bloomed super early.

*IndigoErth* · 03-13-2020, 01:33 PM

Saw a small one in my area yesterday that was already open too. Been so mild this winter relatively speaking.

*ranger_scout* · 03-23-2020, 10:26 PM

I watched this video for the first time in a while and it really cheered me up.

*newfan* · 03-24-2020, 02:46 AM

The little things: Warm sunny weather, just sparked a good mood for the morning when I went out into my garden (it'll be cold again next week apparently). Just going to stream a song that is playing in my head and make the most of it.

*IndigoErth* · 03-24-2020, 12:47 PM

Sad that our A.C. Moore (craft store chain) is closed now, and figured that if it hadn't yet this lockdown would probably be the end of it. But I'm glad to have seen today that it will in fact be one of the lucky few to become a Michaels (competitor craft store). I'd have rather still had both stores, since it's nice to have a 2nd chance when hunting for something, and little sad that it gives me less reason to visit the one up by the mall, but will be grateful to still have a craft store near home and not being left with only the one by the mall as I hate the roads and traffic around there.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 03-24-2020, 03:53 PM

Well, the roses hubby had ordered before Valentine's FINALLY arrived today. They are- pretty, if a bit underwhelming as "holographic recreations molded from real roses", but it was the thought that was important. Still have not received the refund he was promised since they are over a month late (were "guaranteed to arrive by Valentine's day), but at least they finally got here. They will go in my vase with all my other artificial flowers.

*IndigoErth* · 03-24-2020, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

"holographic recreations molded from real roses"

I can't even begin with figure out what this is. lol Was there any explanation at all as to why it's over a month late? Good grief.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 03-26-2020, 10:27 AM

Google "Galaxy roses". They have a website, apparently, and what is shown is far nicer looking than what was sent. Basically seems like a money grab with cheaper materials than advertised. And expensive for what we got, to boot. They basically look like transparent, rainbow-shimmery roses on "gold" stems, with that kind of holographic color-changing effect. Supposedly each is molded individually from a real rose, so that each one is "unique". But both of mine were identical. Nice concept, but a bit of a letdown after a month and a half of waiting, plus STILL no refund.

As far as the delay, they came from Germany through China then to LA. But the company is supposedly based in the US! Weird route. Corona, maybe? Can't even figure out why they were shipped through multiple countries that way, it makes no sense!

*Icebot* · 03-26-2020, 10:33 AM

Looking at old photos from inside a house I haven’t been to since I was a kid made me happy.

*IndigoErth* · 03-26-2020, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Google "Galaxy roses". They have a website, apparently, and what is shown is far nicer looking than what was sent. Basically seems like a money grab with cheaper materials than advertised. And expensive for what we got, to boot. They basically look like transparent, rainbow-shimmery roses on "gold" stems, with that kind of holographic color-changing effect. Supposedly each is molded individually from a real rose, so that each one is "unique". But both of mine were identical. Nice concept, but a bit of a letdown after a month and a half of waiting, plus STILL no refund.

As far as the delay, they came from Germany through China then to LA. But the company is supposedly based in the US! Weird route. Corona, maybe? Can't even figure out why they were shipped through multiple countries that way, it makes no sense!

Ohhh, the images are cool looking, shame that they're not as impressive in person. Hope you guys get that refund eventually if they said there would be one. Odd shipping route... With the virus it's a wonder they showed up during this virus.

*Voltron* · 03-28-2020, 01:45 AM

The cherry blossoms are finally blooming here. Oddly, today the park was not crowded at all. Maybe because it's been rainy. The other days the place has been pretty packed.

Anyway, it's a nice view to have during the disaster. I'll miss it after I'm dead.

*IndigoErth* · 04-08-2020, 11:09 PM

Happy maker... ran into and caught up with the owner of a little game private server a friend and I had joined like... ten years ago. Had played a good amount back then and I'd eventually become a GM. Did that for a couple of years, but the place had largely grown quiet and life changes pretty much forced me to move on for the most part for some years.

We'd check it out now and then, see that it's still around, but never ran into anyone. (Though my old computer is just fine having no player induced lag.) Though with this lockdown we'd recently seen a couple others, that I suspected was the daughter of the owner of it. THEN this guy and a few others were on tonight, making a family night of it, and later chatted with him a while, so that was nice.

Friend and I were always afraid they might eventually do away with it (which would suck because as a GM I put a lot of work into making stuff myself too, including a whole Halloween area in an empty spot in the game so it would be sad to see that stop existing), so I'm glad they were able to see that a couple of us DO stop by some evenings. Would be nice to see some other old faces come back.

4/10 -- Haha! Took watching eBay for I guess around 2 1/2 years (?), but my thanks to the seller who listed an affordable loose 2012 Monster Hunter Leo. Wasn't sure I'd ever get my hands on one.

*Icebot* · 04-18-2020, 06:27 AM

Got invited to an online chat with my former high school classmates.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 04-22-2020, 01:53 PM

Our stimulus money came, at just the right time, about a week ago, and yesterday I used a bit of it to order hubby's anniversary gift- a new dresser to replace the one he has now, which is falling apart. To which he has reciprocated by ordering me some bath bombs and a couple of books and figures I wanted. Today I got the text that the dresser is on it's way, along with a few TMNT tpb's I was hoping to get caught up on. So happy to know we will soon be able to have a proper place for his wardrobe again! (Currently most of it either sits inside the shell of the old dresser, with nothing to separate any of it, or is in the laundry basket indefinitely.)

*Sage Ninja* · 04-27-2020, 03:36 PM

Actually being productive today. This staying/doing everything from home thing has been an adjustment for me, and at first I had a tough time getting myself going and getting things done. I wouldn't call it depression, but I found it difficult not to just veg out. Got several things I needed to do done today.

*IndigoErth* · 04-27-2020, 05:02 PM

Ordered a daylily the other day via eBay for my mom for an early Mother's Day gift. Not only did the seller refund me a few dollars (I think because I'd only bought the one and the flat rate shipping wasn't cheap), but they sent me two of the daylily I'd bought AND another freebie of a different name.

So a small refund and three for the price of one? Awesome. And kinda makes up for dealing with another seller who wasn't so great.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 04-28-2020, 06:51 AM

My TMNT comics and bath bombs finally arrived yesterday! So now I am up to vol. 21, so I am at least semi-caught up on the series, though I still need to get the Shredder in Hell and Jennika mini-series. But those can wait a bit. Equally happy to get the bombs, as it's a set of 12 scents, which I've used before, and they are heavenly. Hubby's new dresser is temporarily a bust, since he fell on it and broke one of the back boards, but we have a replacement on the way.

*IndigoErth* · 04-28-2020, 12:59 PM

Saw the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds jets fly over the local hospital.

No extended flight path like the other "stops," just a quick swing through the area, but nice to be included in it.

03-12-2020, 10:11 PM	#3502
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,287	Managed to get one of the Hot Topic spring exclusive ECCC funko pops. I got Zatanna Zatara DC's backwards talking magician __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

03-13-2020, 10:13 AM	#3503
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	They're predicting early cherry blossoms this year. One in the park near me bloomed super early. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

03-23-2020, 10:26 PM	#3505
ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,055	I watched this video for the first time in a while and it really cheered me up. Last edited by ranger_scout; 03-23-2020 at 10:36 PM.

03-24-2020, 03:53 PM	#3508
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Well, the roses hubby had ordered before Valentine's FINALLY arrived today. They are- pretty, if a bit underwhelming as "holographic recreations molded from real roses", but it was the thought that was important. Still have not received the refund he was promised since they are over a month late (were "guaranteed to arrive by Valentine's day), but at least they finally got here. They will go in my vase with all my other artificial flowers. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

03-26-2020, 10:27 AM	#3510
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Google "Galaxy roses". They have a website, apparently, and what is shown is far nicer looking than what was sent. Basically seems like a money grab with cheaper materials than advertised. And expensive for what we got, to boot. They basically look like transparent, rainbow-shimmery roses on "gold" stems, with that kind of holographic color-changing effect. Supposedly each is molded individually from a real rose, so that each one is "unique". But both of mine were identical. Nice concept, but a bit of a letdown after a month and a half of waiting, plus STILL no refund. As far as the delay, they came from Germany through China then to LA. But the company is supposedly based in the US! Weird route. Corona, maybe? Can't even figure out why they were shipped through multiple countries that way, it makes no sense! __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

03-12-2020, 12:44 PM	#3501
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Dental work is not a happy maker, but I'm glad it's over. Was a little uneasy also over the idea of getting up close and personal mouth stuff done with that virus lurking out there, and of course it is now confirmed in this state today... but at least the appointment is done with before the virus starts showing up beyond the university.

03-13-2020, 01:33 PM	#3504
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Saw a small one in my area yesterday that was already open too. Been so mild this winter relatively speaking.

03-24-2020, 02:46 AM	#3506
newfan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,393	The little things: Warm sunny weather, just sparked a good mood for the morning when I went out into my garden (it'll be cold again next week apparently). Just going to stream a song that is playing in my head and make the most of it.

03-24-2020, 12:47 PM	#3507
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Sad that our A.C. Moore (craft store chain) is closed now, and figured that if it hadn't yet this lockdown would probably be the end of it. But I'm glad to have seen today that it will in fact be one of the lucky few to become a Michaels (competitor craft store). I'd have rather still had both stores, since it's nice to have a 2nd chance when hunting for something, and little sad that it gives me less reason to visit the one up by the mall, but will be grateful to still have a craft store near home and not being left with only the one by the mall as I hate the roads and traffic around there.

03-26-2020, 10:33 AM	#3511
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,191	Looking at old photos from inside a house I haven’t been to since I was a kid made me happy.

03-28-2020, 01:45 AM	#3513
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	The cherry blossoms are finally blooming here. Oddly, today the park was not crowded at all. Maybe because it's been rainy. The other days the place has been pretty packed. Anyway, it's a nice view to have during the disaster. I'll miss it after I'm dead. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

04-08-2020, 11:09 PM	#3514
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Happy maker... ran into and caught up with the owner of a little game private server a friend and I had joined like... ten years ago. Had played a good amount back then and I'd eventually become a GM. Did that for a couple of years, but the place had largely grown quiet and life changes pretty much forced me to move on for the most part for some years. We'd check it out now and then, see that it's still around, but never ran into anyone. (Though my old computer is just fine having no player induced lag.) Though with this lockdown we'd recently seen a couple others, that I suspected was the daughter of the owner of it. THEN this guy and a few others were on tonight, making a family night of it, and later chatted with him a while, so that was nice. Friend and I were always afraid they might eventually do away with it (which would suck because as a GM I put a lot of work into making stuff myself too, including a whole Halloween area in an empty spot in the game so it would be sad to see that stop existing), so I'm glad they were able to see that a couple of us DO stop by some evenings. Would be nice to see some other old faces come back. 4/10 -- Haha! Took watching eBay for I guess around 2 1/2 years (?), but my thanks to the seller who listed an affordable loose 2012 Monster Hunter Leo. Wasn't sure I'd ever get my hands on one. Last edited by IndigoErth; 04-10-2020 at 05:31 PM.

04-18-2020, 06:27 AM	#3515
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,191	Got invited to an online chat with my former high school classmates.

04-22-2020, 01:53 PM	#3516
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Our stimulus money came, at just the right time, about a week ago, and yesterday I used a bit of it to order hubby's anniversary gift- a new dresser to replace the one he has now, which is falling apart. To which he has reciprocated by ordering me some bath bombs and a couple of books and figures I wanted. Today I got the text that the dresser is on it's way, along with a few TMNT tpb's I was hoping to get caught up on. So happy to know we will soon be able to have a proper place for his wardrobe again! (Currently most of it either sits inside the shell of the old dresser, with nothing to separate any of it, or is in the laundry basket indefinitely.) __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

04-27-2020, 03:36 PM	#3517
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,899	Actually being productive today. This staying/doing everything from home thing has been an adjustment for me, and at first I had a tough time getting myself going and getting things done. I wouldn't call it depression, but I found it difficult not to just veg out. Got several things I needed to do done today. __________________ Cassandra: You won't fight me, but will you fight...for HIM? ~Cassandra's Revenge ~Tangled the Series ________________________________ http://frankviola.org/2012/01/30/godsviewofawoman/ _______________________________ http://nox-artemis.tumblr.com/post/4...k-and-feminism

04-27-2020, 05:02 PM	#3518
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Ordered a daylily the other day via eBay for my mom for an early Mother's Day gift. Not only did the seller refund me a few dollars (I think because I'd only bought the one and the flat rate shipping wasn't cheap), but they sent me two of the daylily I'd bought AND another freebie of a different name. So a small refund and three for the price of one? Awesome. And kinda makes up for dealing with another seller who wasn't so great.

04-28-2020, 06:51 AM	#3519
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	My TMNT comics and bath bombs finally arrived yesterday! So now I am up to vol. 21, so I am at least semi-caught up on the series, though I still need to get the Shredder in Hell and Jennika mini-series. But those can wait a bit. Equally happy to get the bombs, as it's a set of 12 scents, which I've used before, and they are heavenly. Hubby's new dresser is temporarily a bust, since he fell on it and broke one of the back boards, but we have a replacement on the way. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

04-28-2020, 12:59 PM	#3520
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Saw the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds jets fly over the local hospital. No extended flight path like the other "stops," just a quick swing through the area, but nice to be included in it.