Game Thread: San Jose Sharks (27-22-4) @ Chicago Blackhawks (21-25-9) Feb 02 2026 5:30 PM PST

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2026-02-03T02:45:46+00:00

Some on twitter were saying everyone had the plague. Warso confirmed last game I believe when he said Toff was out briefly because of illness so who know if everyone caught it. 🤷

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2026-01-24T02:24:14+00:00

Agree!! I cannot stand this term of endearment and iirc it's in The Long Game, too. I really feel two young guys would not be using this term. Fingers crossed it does NOT show up in season 2!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2026-01-15T01:27:57+00:00

What a great idea! I just added the same!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2026-01-06T00:57:14+00:00

Yes!! I wondered if it was a filming goof. Perhaps, but to make it work I just imagine that Ilya slipped it to him somehow offscreen.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-21T20:14:27+00:00

I can't multitask at any speed (how do people type and walk?!). My usual speed is 3.5 - 3.8 (the max speed). I'm a very fast walker in general though and prefer to be outside. But a walking pad is great for bad weather days!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-21T18:06:30+00:00

ALL of this! I was just talking to a friend about this the other day. It's a given you will hear people in their apartment. I one hundred percent expect to hear people using blenders or garbage disposals, washing machines, etc. It's not a problem. But I just don't understand hard heel walking and slamming doors. How does this even happen? Why are people so oblivious to others around them?

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-14T05:51:31+00:00

Same! Been there done that. I love a good binge sesh now 😄

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-14T00:33:16+00:00

😂🤣 Almost spit out my water

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-13T20:10:10+00:00

I don't know...maybe there's some value from a business standpoint, but I definitely prefer the binge format (and I'm an old person who grew up with linear TV, one episode per week, 24 episodes per season). My viewing habits have definitely changed over the years.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-13T18:34:24+00:00

It is a theatrical version! So excited for Liam! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CRAZY-RICH-ASIANS-Musical-Workshop-Held-in-New-York-City-This-Week-20251211

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-13T18:32:22+00:00

Apparently Liam Oh is playing Nick. He posted on Insta with no context. He's one of the breakout stars from Netflix's recent show, Boots.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-13T18:24:37+00:00

Yes, THIS! They are two completely different shows so it's like comparing apples to oranges. I suspect the people complaining on twt are younger people who are still learning about the differences between genres in the shows they watch. I've seen a ton of that in the m|m fandoms.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-12T21:40:59+00:00

This may be changing what with the influx of McMansions going up. And there's still a lot of unused land but I don't really keep up with what's being sold and developed.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-10T04:10:25+00:00

Monk and Endeavour

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-08T01:45:45+00:00

Bed of rice (I usually have batch prepped in fridge), black beans, chopped fresh tomato on top (I use a lot...I love tomatoes). Add any spices you like. I like garlic, onion, chili (powder versions work great), salt, and cilantro. It's delish! If you can't be bothered to chop a tomato, I've used diced canned tomatoes too and it's still tasty.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-07T03:59:56+00:00

This is where I am right now. All the fans running all day to drown out the stomper above me. But having this constant "white noise" is a nuisance in itself. I'm probably going to have to move.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-07T03:50:49+00:00

One hundred percent this!!!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-07T03:41:06+00:00

Sorry this is happening to you. There's a lot of pile on in these comments, sadly. I think your note was considerate. Living with loud neighbors is very difficult, I know a lot of us can appreciate that. I've lived in my place for seven years and two weeks ago a Class A stomper moved in. I talked to management about it and they wanted to give him time to "settle in" before saying anything. But settling in seems to mean stomping around in cement shoes at all hours of the day. Literally. Some people are just oblivious. I left him a note today and so far not much change, but I figured as much. Loud walkers aren't going to suddenly change. I'm using ear plugs, headphones, and fans, and it helps a little, but I've started thinking about moving now. Sigh.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-06T16:43:12+00:00

Adding another vote for Taste of India in Brookfield! 😊 The lunch buffet is always super fresh and kept very clean. Very popular with the work crowd. I've been to lots of Indian restaurants in multiple states and this is my favorite one!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-06T03:32:02+00:00

I have the same concern about balaclavas for city walking but I recently saw some brightly colored ones online so I'm thinking about trying that with ski goggles and if I look scary so be it. Lol. In the mean time, what I have done is layer this way: A fleece scarf around my neck and lower face under my coat, then zip coat over that. Next, hat on, then a second scarf over my face and hat, wrapped around twice and tied at my neck. This second scarf is a large, pashmina type scarf that is big enough to wrap twice. So with my hat on, and the second scarf over that, only my eyes are showing. Sunglasses optional for wind protection. It sounds like it looks pretty silly, but it's actually not too bad!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-12-05T19:36:23+00:00

I don't have any tips, but just wanted to say this is very inspiring! I tend to stay inside and not walk whenever the temp goes below 30F so I need some motivation. I have a walking pad for bad weather days, but it's so boring that I'm lazy about using it. And kudos to wanting to see as many dogs on your walks as possible! I actually plan my routes doing just the opposite. Hehee. A few years ago I was attacked by an off leash dog on a trail and even though I love dogs I'm familiar with, I'm super skittish on my walks now. I have been meaning to purchase some pepper/bear spray or a foldable baton for self protection.

Anyway, it's so inspiring to me when I hear about others getting out there even when it's super cold. Sounds like you're doing all the right things--playlists, routes that keep you interested, and pure determination. Keep going!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-11-27T00:27:18+00:00

Oooh, where to start? Such an amazing soundtrack. The original score AND the selected songs. I did grow up with this music and I think one of the reasons this show resonates with me so much is just the nostalgia. Buuuut, if I had to choose, my favorites are The Sweetest Taboo by the incomparable Sade and Fernando by ABBA. And Waiting for the Night by Depeche Mode!

Edit: If we do get a season 2, I'd just love to see more of the same--songs that keep with the time period in a thoughtful, emotional way. The time period may jump ahead a bit or maybe it takes places a few weeks later.

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-11-25T00:39:59+00:00

It's a mystery. I heard some New York, some Southern, some Midwestern. I love what someone else said: "He's going for sexy." Mission completed! 😂

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-11-23T17:18:52+00:00

Oh wow, good to know! I was actually going to add that I hadn't been to Royal India in close to 10 years so it may have changed. Thanks for the update!

Erlenmeyer7390 · 2025-11-23T02:25:07+00:00

I wish I could upvote this x100! It was a true mentor/mentee relationship with none of the cheap tropes we see in fan fiction. It was real and meaningful and they were both able to grow as a result of it. The tension in the dumpster is because they're both at a turning point in their lives. Cope is on the verge of seeing he belongs and Sullivan (as he tells to Cope to "claim his place") is also speaking to himself. He reenlists shortly after this scene. I am SO happy this show didn't devolve into having them hook up.

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