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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, United Nations Day 2020

Posted by Robin on 24 October 2020 321 Comments

We’re marking United Nations Day with our same-old-thing open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the top fragrance on your holiday wish list at the moment, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, World Mental Health Day 2020

Posted by Robin on 10 October 2020 311 Comments

Saturday is World Mental Health Day, and we’re de-stressing all weekend with our usual open thread poll.

Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your best general advice for staying calm in turbulent times, whatever. And if you’re struggling, please feel free to ask for advice, or just a pat on the back.*

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, Johnny Appleseed Day 2020

Posted by Robin on 26 September 2020 393 Comments

Saturday is Johnny Appleseed Day, and we’re observing the occasion with our same old open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite apple fragrance, your favorite apple variety, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, Talk Like a Pirate Day 2020

Posted by Robin on 19 September 2020 243 Comments

Saturday is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and we’re marking the occasion with our usual open thread poll. (But first, a moment of silence, please, for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died of cancer yesterday.)

Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your most-pirate-ish fragrance, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Lazy (3-day) weekend poll ~ open thread, Labor Day Weekend 2020

Posted by Robin on 5 September 2020 411 Comments

PSA: our next swapmeet will be on Saturday, 12 September and our next freebiemeet will be on Saturday, 26 September.

Meanwhile, it’s Labor Day weekend in the US. We’re marking the holiday with our same old open thread poll, and we’re adding some extra sloth — I’ll be back on Tuesday. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance you are finding most relaxing lately, what you’re planning to buy at a Labor Day sale (and feel free to share any coupons or deals), whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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