Somewhat OT: Caffeine and sense of smell?
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Comments (1643)All's well here. Retired 4 years ago and have been loving it - have plenty to keep me busy and active. Just finished setting up new jet-boat for shallow water fishing. Amazing how far electronics has come. The trolling motor has Spot Lock, which automatically keeps the boat in one spot w/o using an anchor, it can follow a directional setting and keep the boat on a perfectly straight line regardless of wind/waves/current, and automatically navigate from way-point to way point which can be set from the helm using the sonar to set the points on a chart, or it will follow a depth contour. I don't know if I'll ever figure out all the features on the sonar equipment. I don't do all the mixed planting containers I used to and I've rid the garden of the ill-behaved ground covers and spreading ground covers I used to be willing to put up with and work to keep corralled. Now, it's pretty muck bones (trees/shrubs) and some well-behaved perennials - just not as ambitious as I used to be. I've started to cut back on the number of trees I tend. I have so many young trees it's not likely I'll ever see their potential realized, so I've been giving them away or handing them over them to local gardening clubs ...... none of my kids are interested in them other than to look at, so I'll pare the number down to less than 100. 30 tropicals and 50 outdoor trees is more realistic. I forgot how much I enjoyed fishing and I can't be fishing and care for trees at the same time ...... I hope you get to feeling better! Take care. Al...See Moreutterly OT (surprise!) Pets?
Comments (46)I've loved reading this thread! Thanks so much, everyone who contributed. I grew up on a farm in NE Ohio where we had all manner of farm cats and our dogs were usually some sort of herding mix. Our first dog after we were married was an Australian Shepherd. We got her from a sheep rancher in Utah where we lived at the time. Ever since, we've had Aussie/Aussies of one sort or another. They are wonderful dogs but do need a job of some kind. My daughter brought home a Sheltie when she was 10 and started another tradition. She showed in junior showmanship and agility, taking her old dog with her when she left after college. Our house seemed a little too quiet (those who have Shelties will understand). I began fostering for Sheltie Rescue of East Tennessee and eventually got a Sheltie for myself, too. My current head count is one Aussie- Shine, and two Shelties- Yatta, (rhymes with hurrah) my girl, and Katie, my foster. Jeri is right on the money about pet ownership. If I could add one thing: just as there's a "right rose, right place" there's also the right dog or pet for the right place. It helps to do a little research on the individual pet you may be considering and be realistic about what you can offer. It makes a big difference in how successful you'll be....See MoreOT......what 'old ways' have you kept?
Comments (49)ladyrose your thing on 'children eat first' to me as someone from the UK (England) is interesting because I come from an old ways time. When I was young children very much came last. Not at mealtimes, when we always had to wait for everyone to be served, but in just about everything else, when we were frequently reminded by our parents and our father in particular that we were the lowest forms of life, our views were never taken into consideration (in fact it would have been unwise to express a view) and in no way would we have been considered a Priority. Being seen and not heard was the order of the day. I expect this sounds harsh to modern parents but I sometimes wonder if children of 'these days' are given too much say in matters best left to adults to decide. A small eg. On a recent UK TV prog. on the theme of property buying, a couple were being shown round a very expensive place which seemed to tick all the right boxes . . . except whether their three-year old would be happy there, so, to the amazement of the presenters the child was consulted before the couple could make a decision to part with several hundred thousands pounds. The times they are a'changing....See MoreSomewhat OT- rosy clothing
Comments (34)seil, your sweater sounds lovely. As does the idea of spring weather that is conducive to wearing sweaters... Marianne, that's a shame about the Estonian sweater being too itchy. I really like wool clothing, but our climate limits its utility; we get very little cold weather. I am a big fan of wool socks, though; I find that they keep my feet warm when we do have cold temps, but they "breathe" so my feet don't overheat, as they can with synthetic fibers... I guess I should try to find some with a rosy pattern... rosefolly, I love those tiles. They remind me of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's roses. sultry, I also have noticed more floral patterns around, though not specifically roses- except for the tunic at the top of this post. I haven't been shopping for clothes lately, so that's probably why I haven't noticed roses in particular. I like embroidery on jeans; a more distinctive look, but perhaps a bit dressy for farm chores. Enjoy them! Thanks, Virginia...See Morefakeemai_gmail_com
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