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[turps]

When James got to work yesterday they were doing the Covid antibody test on everyone. That one needs blood, and if you've been around a while you'll know that getting blood out of James is a very tricky thing. Needless to say, they failed, so part of his day off tomorrow will be spent going to get the test in a dedicated Covid place. As it's on the way to Newcastle I'll probably tag along and wait in the car, then we can go see Corey after.

Like many places, it's been horribly hot and humid this week, at one point it was close to 30 which was all kinds of wrong. They promised a storm today, and I've been keeping an eye on the BBC weather page for the area. At one point it said it was 100% chance of rain, but did we get any? No we did not!? It's cooler than the last few days, but some rain would really freshen things up. The weather page now said there was a 75% chance at 5pm, but I'm looking outside at the blue sky and blazing sun and I say yet again, lies!

The Witcher watching is going well and once I post this I intend to go off and watch the last two episodes. Though, I have to watch with my phone at hand for some swift Googling as often I'm left wondering what the hell is going on. I'm very glad topaz119 told me about the timeline otherwise I would have been even more lost. Thankfully, Googling shows many other people in the same boat so it's not just me being dim. Though last night my search was who/what is Dandelion because I had no idea why it kept popping up in The Witcher search results. Not that I've read any fic yet but give it time.

It's the anniversary of mam's death today. I can hardly believe it's been two years already. I miss her still, so very much. They say time heals, and it does to an extent, but never fully. So much love goes out to the universe for my mam, a difficult woman but one I loved always.

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[chalcopyrite]

<3

[turps]

Thank you ♥

[undeadrobins]

Ugh. I really hope they don't start doing blood tests at our place. I struggle every time I try to donate blood!

And *hugs* for the anniversary. Time makes it hurt a little less, but the hurt will always be there. It's been 11 years since I lost my dad, and just last week I ended up in tears about it. But hopefully you'll be able to focus on the good, and not just the loss ♥

[turps]

Hopefully, the blood tests won't happen at your work. I still wonder why the antibody test was needed for those working, yeah, it may tell you if you've had the virus, but that doesn't mean any kind of immunity.

Thank you ♥

Also, may I say how lovely it is to see you posts lately. So much fannish joy is fantastic and I'm so glad you've made such great new friends.

[dine]

it's hard to believe it's been two years - time helps, but the pain of loss never vanishes. *hugs*

I have a hunch ACME may require staff to be tested before school starts - I hope it won't be a blood-type antibody test.

[turps]

It really doesn't seem like two years. Time is so fast at times.

I suspect a lot of workplaces will put testing in place. I wasn't surprised James' did, but you'd think they'd give some kind of warning, not just nab people when they log on.

If it happens to you I hope it's the non-blood type.

[shadowhive]

Aww hope it goes ok!

Ewww this sun has been so evil! I really hope you get some nice rain

Ohh yeah I’d heard there was a timeline thing to it. I really need to watch more (the trouble when I watched the first ep was Naryu barked at Roach)

*hugs you tight* I’m sorry, time is a strange thing. Sometimes it heals, sometimes it doesn’t. Time flows differently for each person

[turps]

It did go well, very fast and efficient getting through people.

We never got a storm. There was some rain but all the weather forecasts had weather warnings for storms, but nope, not even one rattle of thunder.

Ahahahaha, silly Naryu. It's a show you need to pay attention to. But, I'm glad I watched as I really did enjoy it.

Thank you ♥

[topaz119]

I’m glad that helped—I know having BabyBoy around for plot-related assistance made things make much more sense as I was watching. I reblogged a .gifset on tumbler that sets it all out but it spoils the very end so once you’re done, let me know & I’ll link it. There’s also lots of lovely fic out there for when you need a tiny bit more than what the show gives you.

♥ for the anniversary. It’s so hard sometimes, I know.

[turps]

It helped a lot, especially when I watched and someone popped up who had died not long before in the show. I'm glad I stuck it out though as I really got into it the more I watched and found myself rooting for most of the characters by the end.

I see what Corey meant by the ending though. I'm glad to know a second season will happen.

I would love a link to that gifset, and again, thank you for the tips. While I haven't read any fic yet I know that'll happen. I was also amused it was impossible not to know when the juggernaut pairing first happened. Watching it was very much, ah, they'll be top of the A03 hit lists.

Thank you ♥

[topaz119]

The timeline is here: https://topaz119.tumblr.com/post/190389837791/lordasriell-the-witcher-timeline

And I also like this (non-timeline) one: https://topaz119.tumblr.com/post/611315295942033408/happywanda-what-have-you-done-witcher-fear


I love the hug & BabyBoy tells me the two of them continue to be super important to each other. I’m ready for the second season, too!

[frausorge]

A toast in honor of your mother. May your grief go with you lightly. ♥

I hope James doesn't have to get stuck too many times for the test. And that you get to enjoy seeing Corey!

[turps]

Thank you.

Amazingly the blood test only took two goes. Sadly no Corey visit though as he was still sleeping when we were in the area.

[magicsciencereligion]

I have to admit I gave up on Witcher because I was not following it :/

[turps]

I think I would have given up too if it wasn't for a friend giving a tip that there were three different timelines going on, all of them featuring Geralt but at different times of his life. Even so, I did have to Google for info a few times. It did seem the show creators expected people to know background info due to the games and books, so if you go in blind it can all be very confusing. I know even warned a few times I'd watch and think, wasn't that person dead a few minutes ago?

Saying all that, I did enjoy it a lot and I'm sure fic reading will happen soon.

[pensnest]

*hugs* It's the good kind of grief, it's the memory of love.

[turps]

It's the good kind of grief, it's the memory of love.

That's a lovely way to think of it.

[turlough]

I see from comments that the did manage to get some blood from James in the end. And that you sadly didn't get to see Corey.

I hope your weather has cooled off by now. A cold front passed over us last night so today was gloriously fresh compared to the weekend!

I think time heals, yes, but the scar will always remain. *hugs you a lot*

[turps]

They did get blood, and apparently pretty easy too. Some people just have the touch it seems, I just wish those people could see him every time.

Yeah, it was just too early to call to see Corey. He's very much a night owl and would have been fast asleep when we were in the wear.

I suspect we had the same weather system because we've had a nice cool period too. It was a relief after last week when it was too hot to enjoy, especially if you had to do anything physical.

Thank you.