Bluestocking: Do androids dream of electric hair?

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Previously on 'The Bluestocking':
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5198256-autumn-leaves-crackling-fires-quokkas-and-puffins-at-the-bluestocking?page=40&reply=139728736

I think you've got a rat infestation there.

The AI keeps putting the gerbils in the house, even when I explicitly tell it they can only be in the garden. I think you're going to have to live with them (but I'd do something about the rats if I were you).

Perhaps I need a very tall chair?
Is there a Pied Piper on the thread?

Phew! Must get that chimney swept and avoid that thread about log burners.

'Norks'😂
Did somebody on here make that word up, or is it an established term? I never encountered it before.
And 'norkage' is a wonderful derivative.

I foresee a fun evening in Pedantry Corner as we discuss the etymology of 'nork'

I had cleared the decks to watch the FWS case in the Supreme Court this morning, online. I've now got emergency care of a sick child.
Needs must.

How do I convince said child that we are watching a very long episode of Ben and Holly? ( When it's really Ben and Naomi KCs.)

I've only ever seen it on MN, but it's in Collins:

www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/nork

And looking for the etymology I found this learned discussion

www.mumsnet.com/talk/other_subjects/367124-where-does-the-word-nork-originate

I've used the words " nork" and " norkage" for many years.
Definitely predate MN.

As I always say, somebody here knows everything
Thank you for all the info on norks. I obviously missed out on these areas of British and Australian slang!

I always found it was my straight women friends who enthusiastically discussed other women's 'norkage'. I sometimes wondered if it was an elaborate trap to get me to sound like I was objectifying women so I usually murmured something very diplomatic like 'Yes, they are er...very nice, I'm sure'.

A beetle walks into a pub...

@Boiledbeetle well hello, i know your allowed to disappear and all but i have to say “where the fuck have you been?” just to get it of my chest, i woke up thinking about you this morning. So overjoyed to know you are back.

Had a visitor the other weekend followed straight away by a visitor for the whole of last week who went home Sunday. I slept yesterday 😁. I have yet to catch up on what's been posted anywhere since 16th as I have been off the internet. I'm watching FWS supreme court thing at the moment.

Beeeeeeetle!

Welcome back.

My most prized skill is being able to take off my bra without taking off my top.

I have pretty generous norkage, which has the advantage of a large cleavage, in which to carry things when my clothes don't have pockets.

In other news, I think I can finally say I have cracked the edging for my blanket, after unpicking it more times than I care to remember. Now all I have to do is to make copious notes, so when I knit the blanket for Twin 2, I don't forget my fix, and have to do lots more unpicking and swearing.

Glad you're back Beetle. I admit I was worried. I'm staying clear of FWS. I think I'll just get stressed.

I'm going up Peak Woo with the pigs and a capybara. We're going to collect some greenery to use to decorate the Bluestocking for Christmas.

(waves at Beetle)

Also, could pigs and capybaras be fitted with paniers, like pack ponies?

The pigs are. The capybara is in case I need a hand...paw...?...with carpentry.

I keep meaning to have a break from MN whenever I go on holiday but haven't managed it for ages. The pile of books awaiting (re)reading is sad testament to my addiction.

I wouldn't put panniers on a pig, given their predilection for rolling in mud.

What the f#£k???! Who found my secret stash in my absence?

Have you seen Peak Woo recently? It's frozen solid!

I've just got to the "where's Boiled?" Posts. Apologies for any worry caused.

I assume you stress ate my Tunnocks stash!

Great for sledging though!

That candle's an absolute trooper! Wheeeee!!!

@ @Boiledbeetle Me too hilarious they are all apart from Aden getting confused left right and centre @

Lovely to see you back our Beetle.
Save us some cake!