Random Announcements

[Tago Mago]

@Matt you’re just saying this to distract from the fact that you’re a big softie at heart

[Giles]

Paula calls me a loser all the time........

And I regularly get this:

[Tago Mago]

@Giles

[Karol]

A legendary golden fabric once worn only by emperors has made an astonishing comeback. Korean scientists have successfully recreated ancient sea silk—a rare, shimmering fiber prized since Roman times—using a humble clam farmed in modern coastal waters. Beyond reviving its luxurious look, the team uncovered why this fiber never fades: its glow comes not from dyes, but from microscopic structures that bend light itself.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208233819.htm

[Go For Chill]

If you tear anything, maybe the Gosport team can chain stitch you up. The you’ll be roped for her pleasure.

@corralitos said in Random Announcements:

@endo damn, not sure I'm allowed to belly laugh. Keep it down in here

[Matt]

I was today years old when I found out luge doubles was a thing. What the fuck?

[GraemeE]

Interesting development for the secondary market
https://www.wsj.com/business/ebay-to-buy-depop-from-etsy-for-1-2-billion-6fdb88f2

[Matt]

My daughter is always buying cheap clothes from Depop. When I was a kid I spent my allowance on Garbage Pail Kid cards and crack. Fucking Gen Alpha.

[GraemeE]

@Matt said in Random Announcements:

My daughter is always buying cheap clothes from Depop

My guess is ebay wants a peice of the gen z/alpha market

Currently depop doesnt have seller fees unless you promote a listing- i'd bet that changes soon

[Matt]

I’m sure.

[Mizmazzle]

Today I made student loan payment # 116 of 120 needed for public service loan forgiveness!

[Tago Mago]

Went for a run today. Didn’t throw up or lie down in a ditch to die, so I consider it a success

[tody]

I hope it was a run to the pub.

[Tago Mago]

@tody afraid not

[Mizmazzle]

Student loan payment 117 of 120 complete!

[AdamJ]

@Mizmazzle well done! I have .... unlimited left, till 30 years elapses

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Mizmazzle

What do you plan on doing with all that “extra” money once your done?

[Mizmazzle]

@AdamJ oh man...I know that feeling you're describing. If I wasn't a teacher I'd be lost in the abyss somewhere too. Public Service has its very limited benefits at times...loan forgiveness after ten years service of college is one big one though....

[Matt]

[Mizmazzle]

@northsouthdenimguy trying to save it!!