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Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

273kelvin comments on Jul 3, 2018:

28c or 82f to you guys. Probably hotter than the US as we tend not to have AC. A hosepipe ban in northern Ireland and it looks like we might get one in the NW England. Good to see everyone in their summer cloths

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Looks like perfect sleeping weather tonight!

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

I have not met anyone HERE that has even mentioned the weather. Since it is ALWAYS part of your everyday existence, it is difficult to ignore it.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

It's part of my everyday existence as well as a lot of other people on this site I'm sure. It's simply a good reason to 'talk' to people.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

kltuckmn comments on Jul 3, 2018:

90 feels like 101. In New Jersey where I have relatives it’s 99 feels like 109.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Wow, that's hot. Do they have AC?

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

Stacey48 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Well, it's hot, and I like to remind people....it's a dry hot.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

That's like walking into an oven. Doesn't take long to get well done.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

Storybook comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Scorchio

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Sounds really pleasant to me.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

Blue-eyes comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Im certainly tired of other people talking about it.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I agree! I wish the weather 'thing' would just go away. We could then maybe talk about more important things that affect more people.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

AmiSue comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Heat index 97 humidity an intolerable 74%. It's simply ugly. Flash flood warning just came in over my phone. ?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

A good time to not be driving around I guess.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

Mb_Man comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Here in Canada . . . NEVER!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Maps don't lie!?

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

escapetypist comments on Jul 3, 2018:

It’s winter in New Zealand. Mild though

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Are you in Texas or New Zealand?

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

Ellatynemouth comments on Jul 3, 2018:

I wonder if that will create some tornadoes.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I didn't know they needed a reason. I'm glad I don't live in a trailer.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

escapetypist comments on Jul 3, 2018:

It’s winter in New Zealand. Mild though

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

What does 'mild' mean? Snow but not tons?

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

btroje comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Ninety and dry. Its all hot

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@btroje I love the smell of rain and the ions shouting about but I love the rain more! How long have you lived in NM?

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

twshield comments on Jul 3, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE2fnYpwrng

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

That works too!

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

NerdyOkieDude comments on Jul 3, 2018:

In undergrad there was a guy in our dorm who was a meteorology major, a real weather nerd. He was a huge guy, nearly 7' tall and reasonably fit. One of the women in our dorms was sexually adventurous, and would openly opine that she wondered if he was endowed to scale. Her efforts to flirt were ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I hope I'm not that bad. It does affect me though.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

RichCC comments on Jul 3, 2018:

For us the weather is a sort of a necessary obsession. In middle AZ we are waiting for the monsoon rains. The government designated official start date is June 15th but we've only had one day of rain in the last couple of months. NOAA says 20% rain chance this Fri then 40% Sat and Sun. We have...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

No water is worse! There is no shortage of mosquitos here.

Is everyone tired of talking about the weather?

IamNobody comments on Jul 3, 2018:

At our neck of the woods, I can't type fast enough....it was hot like hell and just now the world is coming to and end, the big flooding has started !!!!! ????? By the time I hit submit it will be probably snowing !!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Did you make it?

My butterfly feeder.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 3, 2018:

That's a cool re-use idea. Will butterflies also feed on the banana peels on the ground?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@Leafhead At least they don't ask for much!

My butterfly feeder.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 3, 2018:

That's a cool re-use idea. Will butterflies also feed on the banana peels on the ground?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@Leafhead They are drawn to manure as well.

My butterfly feeder.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 3, 2018:

That's a cool re-use idea. Will butterflies also feed on the banana peels on the ground?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@Leafhead Where or where can I put a mud pit? I'd seen this happen before but had never given it a second thought.

Good News! Missing Thai Boys Found Alive In Cave (with videos!) after more than a week of being ...

BucketlistBob comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Cool... lessons learned.... always check the weather.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

That's one of them. Bad soccer coach, but good as well. I'm sure he is why/how they survived. They're not out yet though.

You can sway 1000 men

patchoullijulie comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Ain't that the truth?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Is it?

You can sway 1000 men

Shelton comments on Jul 3, 2018:

That is a proven fact

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Why do you say it's proven?

Good News! Missing Thai Boys Found Alive In Cave (with videos!) after more than a week of being ...

birdingnut comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Now they have to figure out to get them out of the cave before the rains return and possibly destroy their remaining air pocket. What I saw tonight on BBC news here in Thailand, is that they are planning to teach the boys to use the scuba gear, even though none of them can even swim.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I heard that option. Shouldn't be that difficult teaching them to use scuba gear. They probably don't need to know how to swim. They'll tie ropes to them. These guys are SEALS. I'm sure they'll be successful. They are also checking for other entrances. Reminds me somewhat of the Chilean miners' rescue.

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@farmboy2017 The first photo is one bean plant growing around a tomato plant. It's amazing how sturdy the tomato plant is. The second photo is one bean trying its very best to assist a Leather Flower by giving the Leather Flower places to grab onto. The Leather Flower doesn't seem to be figuring this out so well though. I'm experimenting with two and three bean plants as well. They're a very helpful plant.

What’s the best way to flirt?

JustLynnie comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Memes

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

I'm horrible using those guys. How do you flirt using memes?

Glass mosaic.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 1, 2018:

What animal is s/he holding? I can look at it a while.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@LB67 Your scribble sketch is very nice, more intricate than most. I can see the similarities with the cut glass piece. You have a very intriguing piece. I like your stuff.

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@farmboy2017 I will.

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@farmboy2017 I usually use a trellis, but I plant pole beans around tomato plants. The pole beans do the tying for you.

New theory suggests Pluto may be a giant comet

AnneWimsey comments on Jul 2, 2018:

And I should deeply give a flying F because.....?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@AnneWimsey I don't believe they've found any crickets yet, but we can keep our fingers crossed.

I took my kids to the swimming pool Saturday.

VAL3941 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

A new take on the " Blues " ?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@VAL3941 It'll probably take me a while. I tend to easily get sidetracked.

New theory suggests Pluto may be a giant comet

Sticks48 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I have a Pluto shirt. It also has Mickey & Goofy on it. I love that shirt!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@Sticks48 There is no good reason.

Glass mosaic.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 1, 2018:

What animal is s/he holding? I can look at it a while.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@LB67 That might be something you want to intentionally include?

I took my kids to the swimming pool Saturday.

VAL3941 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

A new take on the " Blues " ?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@VAL3941 I understand 'Blues'. I apologize, I got caught up in a different thought pattern. I'm circling back around now.

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@farmboy2017, @Sheannutt Boiled is barf. In a casserol is ok.

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@farmboy2017 Yes, not many people know that!

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@Sheannutt There are tons of insect activities happening on the plant as well and okra taste great fried.

Found this and thought of my fellow gardeners.?

farmboy2017 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I built one last week out of old scrap pipe. Trying some pole beans this year!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@Sheannutt Not very well. Okra works well alive and dead.

New theory suggests Pluto may be a giant comet

AnneWimsey comments on Jul 2, 2018:

And I should deeply give a flying F because.....?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

It's science!

New theory suggests Pluto may be a giant comet

Sticks48 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I have a Pluto shirt. It also has Mickey & Goofy on it. I love that shirt!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

OK, I'm jealous.

Unfun moment of the day.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I know you keep up with new contraptions. They make flashlights now for when the moon's not working.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@btroje Be careful out there; it's a wild world.

I took my kids to the swimming pool Saturday.

kmdskit3 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Fun moment!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

It was. They were being public and private at the same time.

I took my kids to the swimming pool Saturday.

Sheannutt comments on Jul 2, 2018:

This is a beautiful story and it's an awesome picture thank you for sharing

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

Oh, you're very welcome. I love it when the unexpected works out. I want to make it better and present the image more of the way I saw it in my head. I have to find the right editing tools first though. The boys tongue needs to be bluer. It was his blue tongue that began this whole thing. He ate two boxes of popcorn after I imagined the photo. The popcorn rubbed the blue off.

I took my kids to the swimming pool Saturday.

BucketlistBob comments on Jul 2, 2018:

That's a wild story...lol.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

It's the ones you don't expect.

I took my kids to the swimming pool Saturday.

VAL3941 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

A new take on the " Blues " ?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

Could be. I know it relies on his blue shirt a lot.

Glass mosaic.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 1, 2018:

What animal is s/he holding? I can look at it a while.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@LB67 Very interesting face! The red hair is very eye-catching as well. It looks like there could be hidden images in the outlines?

Glass mosaic.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 1, 2018:

What animal is s/he holding? I can look at it a while.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@LB67 So, it's a self-portrait, of sorts? It has a lot to look at.

What’s the best way to flirt?

McWalsoft comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Humor and sarcasm are my go to moves.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@McWalsoft I'll keep my eyes peeled.

What’s the best way to flirt?

maturin1919 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

19-year old me could tell you. 36-year old me has no fucking clue.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Donotbelieve You'll do fine!

What’s the best way to flirt?

birdingnut comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Most women are flattered when men read their profiles then engage them in conversations on subjects of mutual interest. Showing interest in the women themselves is the most flattering thing you can do. By the way, if you upload a recent, clear photo of yourself, answer the profile questions and ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@birdingnut I've always thought of flirting to be very similar to teasing. At least that's one way to flirt. Making jokes or stories up that only two of you would understand might be flirting.

What’s the best way to flirt?

maturin1919 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

19-year old me could tell you. 36-year old me has no fucking clue.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Yes, 40's were good. I'm not sure what happened after that.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Only one thing? Erm. Hm. Probably Doctor Who. I know, not very enlightened of me, but it's something that I grew up on.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@memorylikeasieve Wow, it's almost as old as I am!

What’s the best way to flirt?

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 30, 2018:

“You are a flirt,” a man told me. As a cheerful, born flirt, my rationale is: If you’re going to spend time having conversations with people, why not try to make it end with everyone feeling a bit bucked up and perky? I love how British author Caitlin Moran describes flirting in her ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@LiterateHiker Perfect results.

What’s the best way to flirt?

Knd502 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

I don’t know if it’s the best way, but I think flirting is a full contact sport. Lol. It’s the way you hold and position your body, the look in your eyes, licking or biting your lips, the tone in your voice, soft touches, breathing, the way you laugh, and electrical energy. All of it. Good ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Knd502 That's what I've heard too.

What’s the best way to flirt?

maturin1919 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

19-year old me could tell you. 36-year old me has no fucking clue.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Thanks. I'm 59.

What’s the best way to flirt?

KatieK comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Make them laugh....everybody loves to laugh

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

What do you get when you drop a piano down a mineshaft? A-flat minor.

What’s the best way to flirt?

Akfishlady comments on Jun 30, 2018:

beats me, I have no idea. I just know that if I like someone, they know it.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Akfishlady And I thought it was all perception!

What’s the best way to flirt?

maturin1919 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

19-year old me could tell you. 36-year old me has no fucking clue.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Well, thank you very much, but I'm not really 60 (yet).

What’s the best way to flirt?

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 30, 2018:

“You are a flirt,” a man told me. As a cheerful, born flirt, my rationale is: If you’re going to spend time having conversations with people, why not try to make it end with everyone feeling a bit bucked up and perky? I love how British author Caitlin Moran describes flirting in her ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@LiterateHiker Yes, I agree. To me, adolescent means boundaries are not yet rigid, time of experimentation and playfulness. I could tell you had misinterpreted what I had intended. It happens to me in person as well.

What’s the best way to flirt?

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 30, 2018:

“You are a flirt,” a man told me. As a cheerful, born flirt, my rationale is: If you’re going to spend time having conversations with people, why not try to make it end with everyone feeling a bit bucked up and perky? I love how British author Caitlin Moran describes flirting in her ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@LiterateHiker I didn't mean adolescent in a negative way but more in a playful manner. I think one can flirt on several different levels. And yes, I'm sure flirting releases some feel-good chemicals and if they didn't make one better they'd at least make one feel better.

What’s the best way to flirt?

Etre comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Nonverbally

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Only?

What’s the best way to flirt?

maturin1919 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

19-year old me could tell you. 36-year old me has no fucking clue.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Wait until you get to be 60!

What’s the best way to flirt?

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Apparently by just being your friendly self. But if you TRY to flirt then just come across as an epileptic lol

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

I don't think you're being very fair to the epileptic community. ;-)

What’s the best way to flirt?

SaucyCheryl comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Ya know, I really couldn't yell ya. It just happens.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

a chemical reaction?

What’s the best way to flirt?

Chronicarus comments on Jun 30, 2018:

To flirt with women I'd say just listen.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

The non-verbal flirt?

What’s the best way to flirt?

Count_Viceroy comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Say stuff that makes someone like you.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

It's begging to be asked. Like what stuff?

What’s the best way to flirt?

Akfishlady comments on Jun 30, 2018:

beats me, I have no idea. I just know that if I like someone, they know it.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

That's difficult to argue with. Do you maybe flirt and don't know it?

What’s the best way to flirt?

thatgirllaura comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Make someone laugh...and this depends on personality...so if you personalities click, youll make them laugh easily

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Flirting only works when the chemistry is right?

What’s the best way to flirt?

Cabsmom comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I'm not sure. I'm not good at it. I also don't read it when men flirt with me. I had a guy ask me for my number and I honestly thought it was just to tell me about a book club. I had another man flirt with me, and I didn't pick up on it...so he told me he was flirting with me.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Oh, that can be fun when you have to tell someone you're flirting with them. ;-)

What’s the best way to flirt?

BucketlistBob comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Away from your job...yikes.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Especially if you're good at it!

What’s the best way to flirt?

McWalsoft comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Humor and sarcasm are my go to moves.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Know any good jokes?

What’s the best way to flirt?

Devilduck7 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

A wink with the second eye contact r

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Not sure I understand that one.

What’s the best way to flirt?

Knd502 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

I don’t know if it’s the best way, but I think flirting is a full contact sport. Lol. It’s the way you hold and position your body, the look in your eyes, licking or biting your lips, the tone in your voice, soft touches, breathing, the way you laugh, and electrical energy. All of it. Good ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

I think we should practice :-)

What’s the best way to flirt?

birdingnut comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Most women are flattered when men read their profiles then engage them in conversations on subjects of mutual interest. Showing interest in the women themselves is the most flattering thing you can do. By the way, if you upload a recent, clear photo of yourself, answer the profile questions and ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Thanks, those are all good answers on finding a mate at agnostic dot com. and oh, that T-shirt! I was looking for more on 'how to flirt'. Do you find flattery flirtatious?

What’s the best way to flirt?

twshield comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Be overly complementary