Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • World
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Brite
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (Cyborg)
  • No Skin
Collapse
Brand Logo

CIRCLE WITH A DOT

  1. Home
  2. Uncategorized
  3. So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time.

So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time.

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Uncategorized
20 Posts 17 Posters 0 Views
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • missconstrue@mefi.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
    missconstrue@mefi.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
    missconstrue@mefi.social
    wrote last edited by
    #1

    So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

    When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

    I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

    I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

    netraven@hear-me.socialN rejinl@masto.nycR darwinwoodka@mastodon.socialD abetterjulie@wandering.shopA hypostase@bsd.networkH 14 Replies Last reply
    1
    0
    • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

      So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

      When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

      I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

      I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

      netraven@hear-me.socialN This user is from outside of this forum
      netraven@hear-me.socialN This user is from outside of this forum
      netraven@hear-me.social
      wrote last edited by
      #2

      @MissConstrue eat, drink, be merry, and dream.

      1 Reply Last reply
      0
      • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

        So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

        When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

        I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

        I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

        rejinl@masto.nycR This user is from outside of this forum
        rejinl@masto.nycR This user is from outside of this forum
        rejinl@masto.nyc
        wrote last edited by
        #3

        @MissConstrue 🙏🏽

        1 Reply Last reply
        0
        • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

          So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

          When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

          I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

          I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

          darwinwoodka@mastodon.socialD This user is from outside of this forum
          darwinwoodka@mastodon.socialD This user is from outside of this forum
          darwinwoodka@mastodon.social
          wrote last edited by
          #4

          @MissConstrue

          Hugs.

          We're all there with you.

          1 Reply Last reply
          0
          • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

            So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

            When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

            I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

            I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

            abetterjulie@wandering.shopA This user is from outside of this forum
            abetterjulie@wandering.shopA This user is from outside of this forum
            abetterjulie@wandering.shop
            wrote last edited by
            #5

            @MissConstrue sending you love 💜

            missconstrue@mefi.socialM 1 Reply Last reply
            0
            • abetterjulie@wandering.shopA abetterjulie@wandering.shop

              @MissConstrue sending you love 💜

              missconstrue@mefi.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
              missconstrue@mefi.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
              missconstrue@mefi.social
              wrote last edited by
              #6

              @abetterjulie I’m sure I’m over reacting. Surely there will be another TACO, or so I keep telling myself. And yet…I just cannot shake the existential dread.

              delilahtech@tech.lgbtD 1 Reply Last reply
              0
              • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                hypostase@bsd.networkH This user is from outside of this forum
                hypostase@bsd.networkH This user is from outside of this forum
                hypostase@bsd.network
                wrote last edited by
                #7

                @MissConstrue
                My copy of The Shepard's Crown is right there on the shelf, unfinished.

                I hear you.

                1 Reply Last reply
                0
                • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                  So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                  When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                  I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                  I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                  moelassus@mastodon.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
                  moelassus@mastodon.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
                  moelassus@mastodon.social
                  wrote last edited by
                  #8

                  @MissConstrue right there with you.

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  0
                  • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                    So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                    When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                    I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                    I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                    tresfluke@beige.partyT This user is from outside of this forum
                    tresfluke@beige.partyT This user is from outside of this forum
                    tresfluke@beige.party
                    wrote last edited by
                    #9

                    @MissConstrue Enjoy, and good luck.🍷🧀 📚

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    0
                    • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                      So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                      When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                      I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                      I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                      fishidwardrobe@mastodon.me.ukF This user is from outside of this forum
                      fishidwardrobe@mastodon.me.ukF This user is from outside of this forum
                      fishidwardrobe@mastodon.me.uk
                      wrote last edited by
                      #10

                      @MissConstrue i've been hoarding a really nice bottle of rioja. maybe i should open it. it's been a shitty kind of week, anyway.

                      edit: 2000ad faustino gran reserva. by my standards about as posh as it gets. it's not bad, either; probably should have drunk it a while ago. cheers, everyone… hope to see you on the other side…

                      1 Reply Last reply
                      0
                      • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                        So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                        When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                        I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                        I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                        wolfinpdx@defcon.socialW This user is from outside of this forum
                        wolfinpdx@defcon.socialW This user is from outside of this forum
                        wolfinpdx@defcon.social
                        wrote last edited by
                        #11

                        @MissConstrue

                        Looking like tacos are on the menu. But please, enjoy your wine and cheese and book.

                        missconstrue@mefi.socialM 1 Reply Last reply
                        0
                        • wolfinpdx@defcon.socialW wolfinpdx@defcon.social

                          @MissConstrue

                          Looking like tacos are on the menu. But please, enjoy your wine and cheese and book.

                          missconstrue@mefi.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
                          missconstrue@mefi.socialM This user is from outside of this forum
                          missconstrue@mefi.social
                          wrote last edited by
                          #12

                          @wolfinpdx I've never wanted Tacos more in my whole life.

                          delilahtech@tech.lgbtD 1 Reply Last reply
                          0
                          • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                            So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                            When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                            I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                            I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                            cstamp@mastodon.socialC This user is from outside of this forum
                            cstamp@mastodon.socialC This user is from outside of this forum
                            cstamp@mastodon.social
                            wrote last edited by
                            #13

                            @MissConstrue Self care is important and what a wonderful memory to have and hold while you do that. 🙂

                            1 Reply Last reply
                            0
                            • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                              So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                              When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                              I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                              I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                              copharynx@sfba.socialC This user is from outside of this forum
                              copharynx@sfba.socialC This user is from outside of this forum
                              copharynx@sfba.social
                              wrote last edited by
                              #14

                              @MissConstrue A lot of us are with you in spirit! What kind of cheeses?

                              akamran@indieweb.socialA 1 Reply Last reply
                              0
                              • copharynx@sfba.socialC copharynx@sfba.social

                                @MissConstrue A lot of us are with you in spirit! What kind of cheeses?

                                akamran@indieweb.socialA This user is from outside of this forum
                                akamran@indieweb.socialA This user is from outside of this forum
                                akamran@indieweb.social
                                wrote last edited by
                                #15

                                @copharynx @MissConstrue missed this earlier so I'm replying knowing that he TACOed but I hope you can find a cheese like the Lancre Blue (because even if you can't eat it, it would be an excellent drinking companion 😁)

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                0
                                • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                                  So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                                  When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                                  I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                                  I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                                  jredlund@social.linux.pizzaJ This user is from outside of this forum
                                  jredlund@social.linux.pizzaJ This user is from outside of this forum
                                  jredlund@social.linux.pizza
                                  wrote last edited by
                                  #16

                                  @MissConstrue In Pratchett's universe reality is crazy but good people always muddle through. It's very comforting.

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  0
                                  • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                                    So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                                    When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                                    I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                                    I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                                    staringatclouds@mstdn.socialS This user is from outside of this forum
                                    staringatclouds@mstdn.socialS This user is from outside of this forum
                                    staringatclouds@mstdn.social
                                    wrote last edited by
                                    #17

                                    @MissConstrue I didn't know him but his books got me through some dark times

                                    I too have an unread Shepherds Crown for the same reason

                                    This is a dark time, Mr Pratchett will get you through it

                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                    0
                                    • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                                      So, I knew Terry Pratchett for a long time. I don’t know that I’d be presumptive enough to say we were friends, but we had each other’s numbers and would text and meetup back in the days when I was doing stuff for the CBDLF. (He once said that I was young Granny Weatherwax. A compliment indeed, although I’m way more Nanny Ogg if honest.)

                                      When he died, I was devastated. Literally like I lost a brother. Even typing this, I’m trying not to cry. His books saved my life, and I do not say that lightly. I never read his last book: The Shepherd’s Crown, because if I didn’t, there was always one more Witch book waiting.

                                      I don’t drink. On my home, I picked up cheeses I never let myself buy because of cost, two of the best bottles of wine I could justify to myself, and some fresh berries from the farm down the street.

                                      I’m so afraid that this is the end of all times, that I’m going to drink wine, eat cheese and read Pratchett, just in case it’s my last chance to pretend we’re gonna be ok.

                                      armadillosoft@mastodon.socialA This user is from outside of this forum
                                      armadillosoft@mastodon.socialA This user is from outside of this forum
                                      armadillosoft@mastodon.social
                                      wrote last edited by
                                      #18

                                      @MissConstrue

                                      {{{ hugs }}}

                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                      0
                                      • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                                        @abetterjulie I’m sure I’m over reacting. Surely there will be another TACO, or so I keep telling myself. And yet…I just cannot shake the existential dread.

                                        delilahtech@tech.lgbtD This user is from outside of this forum
                                        delilahtech@tech.lgbtD This user is from outside of this forum
                                        delilahtech@tech.lgbt
                                        wrote last edited by
                                        #19

                                        @MissConstrue
                                        Thankfully, the can has been kicked down the road one more time

                                        Sadly, when he does break his pattern, it will likely be the end of the world 🫂
                                        @abetterjulie

                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                        0
                                        • missconstrue@mefi.socialM missconstrue@mefi.social

                                          @wolfinpdx I've never wanted Tacos more in my whole life.

                                          delilahtech@tech.lgbtD This user is from outside of this forum
                                          delilahtech@tech.lgbtD This user is from outside of this forum
                                          delilahtech@tech.lgbt
                                          wrote last edited by
                                          #20

                                          @MissConstrue
                                          Guess what Del just had for dinner 😊
                                          @wolfinpdx

                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                          0
                                          • R relay@relay.mycrowd.ca shared this topic
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • World
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups