Jenn Dolari @dolari@driveinsaturday.org

Stay safe out there, Houston Family....

https://www.khou.com/article/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-beryl-tracker-restrengthen-hurricane-tracking-texas-coast/285-9ea29ca9-0370-4f96-b313-a24840e00b49

There are only two tickets left! I was not expecting the tickets to fly out the window the way they did!

https://givebutter.com/QT-Swim

To whoever bought me the BluRay of Nadia: Secret of the Blue Water, thank you.

That opening alone had me in tears, as this was one of the last anime series I followed before leaving organized fandoms. Good memories during rough times there. ❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WayJjrLbx4

Adding seats and poses really makes virtual spaces into livable spaces....

#resonite

Something I've been looking forward tor talking about fo some time....

[Eastside Seattle Area]

August 25th from 3PM to 6PM, we're having Pride Across The Bridge's first Trans and Non-Binary Swim Meet!

It's summer, the sun is beating down on you, the air is warm, and it's hot in the shade. You know what sounds good right about now? A nice dip in a pool. But that's not something the trans and non-binary members of the community always feel safe doing. The Trans and Non-Binary Swim Meet is here to help!

Dive into an afternoon of swimming in a safe, private and supportive setting. Sliding scale tickets for this whale of a time are available at https://givebutter.com/QT-Swim, and the location will be sent to you with your ticket.

We hope to see you there mer-friends!

So, in the midst of all this bad news we've been hit with, something good is being announced tomorrow. Can't wait to share it.

@socketwench - Dolari.net is down, and I have an idea that it may be for good (it was a free gift from a friend decades ago who has since sold the company).

I'm planning to move to a new hoster and I'm thinking now is a good time to rebuild using Drupal. And ideas on how I would go about doing that in my local PC and then moved it to the new host?

I may be preaching to the choir, but for those who don't understand why the latest Supreme Court decision is bad, here is a lawyer explaining it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXQ43yyJvgs

After a few of Colin Baker's ultra-violent ultra-dark Doctor Who stories, I walked away from Doctor Who. I didn't really plan to come back, but I got pulled back in by a friend who promised me "it got so much better."

I'm glad this was the season I came back to the show. If I'd come back in Season 24, I probably wouldn't have stuck around - it's far too campy and Sylvester McCoy is too goofy. But Season 25 and 26 he plays goofy, sure, but there's a layer of sinister that shows up. And in Season 26, he'd sold me as MY Doctor.

And maybe Ace helped a lot with that. Their relationship wasn't just Doctor and Companion, they were a genuine team. And she was someone who pushed back, something companions rarely did.
There is some good stuff here and Season 26.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxIGARszMPs

Yay, I did a thing!

There are a lot of environments in #resonite, and they're pretty amazing. Lots of totally livable spaces, with nice beanbags and sofas and beds...none of which allow you to sit or lay in them.

I was given a chair as a house warming gift from a friend when I came into Resonite (they give you a free house when you join), and I found out how I could remove the chair itself, and use just the posing and sitting anchor and insert it into a non-sittable beanbag.

And now I can sit! I was even able to change up the pose to something a bit more feminine.

Once I do that for all the available seats in my cabin, I'll have a nice living space for all the people I...uh...don't really...um...have over at my....place....

Well, it's a lot of places for ME to sit at least....

On this 4th of July, our thoughts now turn towards I WANT TO SET THIS WHOLE THING ON FIRE (safely and carefully) IN A PARKING LOT SOMEWHERE AND RUN AWAY SCREAMING FROM THE NUCLEAR AFTERMATH.

Oh. That is so worth the mess and near destruction of my mixer.

Gonna be 90F/32C this weekend:

HEAT ADVISORY
ISSUED: 7:58 AM JUL. 3, 2024 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...This level of heat will significantly increase the risk
of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially
those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling
or adequate hydration.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will remain well above normal
next week with only gradual cooling expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

&&

[Thoughts Before Bed]

"Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind." --The Doctor

This week's Heat Wave Special #1 - Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream!

The last time I made this, I didn't like it. But it was because I used regular cocoa instead of dutch process cocoa (I lost a like for cocoa flavored stuff after I started hormones for some reason). This time, it's gonna be GOOD, cause I love dark chocolate.

I'm glad I tasted it before I froze it, because it was completely not sweet at all. I think I mislabelled evaporated milk as condensced milk, so I added some sugar. Always taste your custards before you freeze them. Just in case :)

# Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Sweet Fix Baker
19.0 servings

2.0 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
14.0 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2.0 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
0.5 cup dark chocolate chunks

1 - Freeze your whisk and a metal bowl for at least ten minutes.
2 - Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (mixer highly recommended!)
3 - Add condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and cocoa powder and mix until well incorporated.
4 - Fold the chopped chocolate with a rubber spatula until evenly spread throughout the ice cream.
5 - Place the mixture in an airtight container or a pan, sprinkle with more chopped chocolate, cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.

Makes 19 servings at 15g carbs per serving.
Calories 177
Total Fat 11g
Total Carbohydrate 15g
Protein 2g

#thisweeksmeals #dessert