Zest, layoffs, raids, embers, Wordscraper glitches, saffron, Skype

High-scoring words of the afternoon:

TEMPEHS (900 points) - against Sandra B. [two 5W, 2W]
ZEST (320 points) - against Helen H. [5W, two 2W]
HONGI (120 points) - against Trey B. [4W, 3W]
LAYOFFS (126 points; two 3W; a good deficit-erasing word!), JUTTED (290 points; 5W, 5L on J; a good deficit-erasing word!) - against Jeff S.
RAIDS (208 points; two 4W), CYSTS (128 points; two 3W) - against Carolyn C.
CHASMY (125 points) - against Aaron L. [5W, 2L on H]
EMBER (230 points) - against Chris J. [5W used twice, 4W, hook off VIOLATERS to make ES] {a good deficit-erasing word!}
URAEMIC (103 points) - against Tonia Marie E. [3W used twice, hook off ROPE to make ROPER]


I found a temporary Wordscraper glitch where you can make two consecutive turns if your first word doesn't validate pretty much right away. The application will still think it's your turn even though you've just played a word... more opportunities for points is a good thing by me! And yes, I'm aware that this could be used against me as well!

Teunis only fully got up when Hester knocked at the door with the handyman in tow - the repair guy did fix one burner, and the other seemed to still be working. My good friend and I discussed funny posts, it being cool enough to cook late at night (ton of sourdough crepes with saffron and cinnamon to lend an interesting flavor / the dishes done!), the two post offices within walking distance (only mailing a letter), gay marriage / California / divorce, LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE, time limits, and more.

Also talked about sausages, Alice Cooper / Led Zeppelin / sex lyrics, Rhiannon's issues with smoke (allergic to ANYTHING?! - AIYA!), church stuff, the gay pride parade, and more. Tried to get Kenny on Skype once Teunis had gone, but as my luck would have it, HE had to go do some things. Ah well, at least there are always messages! Now we're in a phone call - gaming, weapons, boredom, fireworks, true crime / blogging / computer as addictions, CP slowing everyone down, pictures scarring people for life, etc. Good times. :D