You got a secret crush on this forum. How many?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 19, 2018:

No secret crushes. Just keeping my eyes, ears, tongue, fingers, nose on standby.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

@CoastRiderBill What? If you have a secret crush, great! No need to judge me just because I don't.

You got a secret crush on this forum. How many?

Paul628 comments on Jun 19, 2018:

Oh boy...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

Bamboo? Bamboozled!

There was a post here earlier about one member trying to meet another member and that member was ...

Crimson67 comments on Jun 19, 2018:

I saw that post and I agree with you. The person's manner for reaching out may have been awkward but that doesn't mean it was right to jump down their throat about it, post it to ridicule it and be "offended". I'm getting sick of people copying what other people send them into groups so they ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

@evidentialist and @TheMIddleWay I agree with @Crimson67. There is way to much 'public' that should remain private. You'd think we could act more 'adult like', but obviously the maturity of some has not yet arrived. This sort of public flogging really gets on my nerves and makes me want to quit this group and the Senate group as well. If you can't/won't/don't communicate with someone, then block them and move on. I believe people make this a public concern when the real answer is block and report. Do you/they just do it for points? Grow up. Make some decisions yourself and get off this bandwagon!

Here's something in the works... ideas for another "like" type or two?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 18, 2018:

I'd like a 'love' button possible for profile photos. I know that's off-topic.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

@Faithless1 Funny. I got tired of the winter pic. Thanks for the compliment. Don't get many.

I like this chart

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 18, 2018:

I haven't heard of the Swedish Torch before. Thanks.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 18, 2018:

@Sheannutt Sounds like more prep, but if wood is scarce!

'Iron Clad Beetle'...on the base of the tree in my Fairy Garden....

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 18, 2018:

An impressive bug!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 18, 2018:

@Free_2B_Me It looks hard and it’s a nice design as well. Thanks for the additional info.

Here's something in the works... ideas for another "like" type or two?

TheMiddleWay comments on Jun 18, 2018:

I know it's not one of the options listed above, but let me restate a request I made a while back: the "read" button. --------------- The like button to communicates two main ideas: one, that you like the content of the post and/or two, that you read the content of the post. All too often,...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 18, 2018:

@TheMiddleWay if you visit a post, there is a list to the right of people who had visited the post. It is always larger than the like #

Here's something in the works... ideas for another "like" type or two?

TheMiddleWay comments on Jun 18, 2018:

I know it's not one of the options listed above, but let me restate a request I made a while back: the "read" button. --------------- The like button to communicates two main ideas: one, that you like the content of the post and/or two, that you read the content of the post. All too often,...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 18, 2018:

There is a visited site listed.

Trump’s Lawyers Argue That He Cannot Be Impeached Because He Was Never Actually Elected | The New ...

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 18, 2018:

If that's their defense, it seems it'd be pretty easy to remove him.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 18, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse I didn't know he was a satirist, but again, it's the New Yorker.

How do you access/search for new posts to comment on?

Akfishlady comments on Jun 17, 2018:

I feel like things are passing me by, and what I see posted by familiar people is being drowned out. I try to go to members I follow just to check in and then new posts and then new comments. But I am staying off some of the hot button issues, so selective in when I do reply.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 17, 2018:

Same here with the 'hot' buttons.

Viral video: School receptionist belts 'At Last' over intercom on last day of school

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 17, 2018:

Taking up those double points, are you?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 17, 2018:

@HippieChick58 I'm just joking ;-) I've done it a couple of times myself by accident.

Have we already mentioned The Seventh Seal?

Nurse-Quantros comments on Jun 17, 2018:

Lol, I totally thought the guy on the left was Anderson Cooper.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 17, 2018:

Reminded me of him too.

Yet another classical composition pressed into service by a pop group. @FRayedBear [youtube.com]

Petter comments on Jun 17, 2018:

... and this is just brilliant - a reverse of the usual flow! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkM71JPHfjk

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 17, 2018:

Love this. Have never seen it performed before.

Rules Are for Schmucks: The DeVos Religious College Ploy - TheHumanist.com

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 16, 2018:

It's becoming a more and more scary country. Time to leave?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@JustKip The world is wide

Rules Are for Schmucks: The DeVos Religious College Ploy - TheHumanist.com

Petter comments on Jun 16, 2018:

These are the same hypocrites who condemn Middle Eastern Islamic states for using religious laws in court.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 16, 2018:

Your statement can be read in several different ways. I'm assuming you're referring to the religious right?

My mystery squash have bloomed! I had saved some seeds last year which I think where from a pumpkin...

kenriley comments on Jun 16, 2018:

That looks good. you might have too many plants for one pot. i grew my in the garden with a small hill of dirt and sometimes two plants on the same hill doesn't do very well. but I've never try it in a pot. So I could very well be wrong.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 16, 2018:

Is this an example of you thinking something to later find it's not true?

Internet rules and laws: the top 10, from Godwin to Poe Top of the list is Godwin Law which makes...

kenriley comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I wasn't aware of these rules, I guess I have my own, Try not to cause harm, Try to be helpful, and realize that what ever I might think to be true, I could be wrong.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 16, 2018:

My rules are the same as yours, except maybe the last one. In my case, whatever I think to be true is probably anything but.

Internet rules and laws: the top 10, from Godwin to Poe Top of the list is Godwin Law which makes...

JimG comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I don't think you grasp the difference between **Laws** (these are presented as parodies of scientific laws) in this context and rules.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@TheMiddleWay That didn't show up on my page. Are you sure it's there? To me, rules are personal and don't have much to do with laws.

I’m so upset with this recent illegal immigrant separation of children from their families.

jerry99 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

When everyone’s done venting about the outrageousness of these acts, all I can say is get out and vote and stop throwing your vote away on extremists and third-party candidates with no hope of winning!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 15, 2018:

When this screwed up two-party system we have proposes a candidate that I'm willing to support, I'll gladly vote for them. Until then, I'll vote for the person (even if they don't have a chance of winning) that I feel best represents the way I feel.

I’m so upset with this recent illegal immigrant separation of children from their families.

Freedompath comments on Jun 15, 2018:

I feel your pain and helplessness! What can I do? I wish I had an answer, I also wondered if showing up, would make a difference? It needs to be a mass demonstration of we ‘Americans do not support this treatment of children!’

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 15, 2018:

Or families.

Gardening in the high desert.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 15, 2018:

I thought maybe varmints at first. How many of these do you have? What happens if you aren't home? Do you ever let them out so they can run and play?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@btroje at least the get out every now and then ;-)

A rock wall

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 15, 2018:

There is something about stone that really attracts me. It's cold and warm at the same time and plants growing between them is very inviting.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@btroje nice nonetheless.

My little slow Canadian garden is a month or more behind all the other nice postings I see here from...

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Do you do anything special to get your wisteria to bloom. My father planted ours and it has never bloomed.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@Silverwhisper Unfortunately for me, I have a stubborn streak.

My little slow Canadian garden is a month or more behind all the other nice postings I see here from...

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Do you do anything special to get your wisteria to bloom. My father planted ours and it has never bloomed.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@Silverwhisper Thanks for your answers. Our wisteria must be 20 years old. I've read about pruning it (doesn't seem to phase it and no one prunes them in the wild). I've read about digging around it (18"-24" deep all the way around it, 4' from the plant - crazy). I can't believe it has too much nitrogen. Perhaps I'll dig the stubborn thing up and buy a new one!

How do you keep picking yourself back up when it seems that the world, universe, human kind, or ...

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

A stiff drink, some weed, and some magic mushrooms. Works every time!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@Akfishlady Well, if you need someone to converse with and unload, I'm a good listener.

Judge you for.

BucketlistBob comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Awww. Brother.... whats bringing this all out?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

It should be 'sister'. I'm the gender police for this post!

Judge you for.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

You're a better person than I. I judge people if they are religious and if they have screwed up political views. I don't judge them if they don't know how to drive and I just get irritated if they put the toilet paper on incorrectly.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@jacpod No problem. You aren't the first. It's bad when I get messages from guys though.

Judge you for.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

You're a better person than I. I judge people if they are religious and if they have screwed up political views. I don't judge them if they don't know how to drive and I just get irritated if they put the toilet paper on incorrectly.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@jacpod He's

Recent cactus flowers

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

I was expecting something red. The yellow is beautiful.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@BigBoMclain ok, I’ll brush my teeth and change my underwear.

Paulie would like to say hello to the group!!!

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:

What is Paulie?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@RobertNappi2 Thanks

Have you ever had this happen?

Goodhope458 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I don't play any music if others are in the car with me. Instant conversation killer....

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

The best rule!

@Admin all these visitor notifications I'm getting must be a result of this rollover thing.

VictoriaNotes comments on Jun 13, 2018:

The only notifications I get is on the main page in the form of listing how many visited my profile. I don't know until I click on "visitors" and they actually did visit my profile. Is that what you're talking about when you mention visitor notifications? Oh, and stop short-changing yourself. ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@hankster Well, possibly. The app shows the number of visitors in red, the site shows visitors as fans. I haven't had anything happen that mirrors your experience, but I'm not Robert Redford.

@Admin all these visitor notifications I'm getting must be a result of this rollover thing.

VictoriaNotes comments on Jun 13, 2018:

The only notifications I get is on the main page in the form of listing how many visited my profile. I don't know until I click on "visitors" and they actually did visit my profile. Is that what you're talking about when you mention visitor notifications? Oh, and stop short-changing yourself. ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@hankster The app shows visitors, this site does not.

I want to introduce you to my mom.

Hitchens comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I hope she didn't hurt herself, she probably is badly shakin though. My Mother in law is 91 completely mobile, and mentally sharp as a tack, still reads the newspapers every day, plays bridge and does usually completes at least 2 crosswords a day. She is like a second mother to me, I worry about ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@Hitchens She usually has 5 or 6 things each week. I try to taxi her around as much as I can. Yes, staying active is the key. I want her to keep it up as long as she can. Don’t think she’d last very long otherwise. I’ll keep doing my best.

I want to introduce you to my mom.

Hitchens comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I hope she didn't hurt herself, she probably is badly shakin though. My Mother in law is 91 completely mobile, and mentally sharp as a tack, still reads the newspapers every day, plays bridge and does usually completes at least 2 crosswords a day. She is like a second mother to me, I worry about ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@Hitchens Yes, she's a fighter. Still wants to do things. Likes to socialize, which is important for her or she'll talk my ear off. And yes, she likes for me to do things for her as well!

I want to introduce you to my mom.

Hitchens comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I hope she didn't hurt herself, she probably is badly shakin though. My Mother in law is 91 completely mobile, and mentally sharp as a tack, still reads the newspapers every day, plays bridge and does usually completes at least 2 crosswords a day. She is like a second mother to me, I worry about ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

My mom is cognitively here; it's her body that doesn't seem to want to take the journey. I took her to Silver Sneakers, a Y senior group today. She said she was tired afterwards, but that's pretty normal. I think the sewing machine incident alarmed me more than it did her. She was proud she got up on her own!

Today Karen and I hiked Pine trail near Stevens Pass, 5.

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Chatter Creek swollen with snow runoff. This was the best crossing on the way to the high meadow.. May 24, 2016. During our four-year drought, hiking Chatter Creek was easy, albeit extremely steep. Multiple creek crossings were low or completely dried up. In 2016 after heavy winter snow, ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

When it's wet and slippery and takes a lot more mental! Three point stance when climbing is a smart way to go, especially for the less experienced. Be safe. Have fun! Sounds like you have knowledgable and sure friends.

Finally getting some rain in Texas. We've had very little measurable rain since September!

CrazyQuilter comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Isn't the first rain after drought wonderful? Hoping to get some in AZ this weekend. Some of my plants really do better with rainwater..

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@btroje Lightning storms are also wonderful because of the ions in the air. Feels wonderful.

Today Karen and I hiked Pine trail near Stevens Pass, 5.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 13, 2018:

The pics of the flowers are lovely. Next time show us the stream crossings ;-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@LiterateHiker Funny!

Sour cherry processing update: Dry-roasted a bunch of cherry pits on the grill while cooking dinner...

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 13, 2018:

That's funny! 19 not 20!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Ah, the analytical type. Wouldn't have thought it ;-)

Today Karen and I hiked Pine trail near Stevens Pass, 5.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 13, 2018:

The pics of the flowers are lovely. Next time show us the stream crossings ;-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@LiterateHiker Looks like you managed quite well. Even caught the butterfly! I'm sure you'll catch up to the group!

I'd like to ask why there's an option made available for members to download our profile pictures ...

ScienceBiker comments on Jun 12, 2018:

You can have my photo ?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

That's Francis, isn't it?

I'd like to ask why there's an option made available for members to download our profile pictures ...

SkotlandSkye comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Screen shots are easy. If it's on the screen, I can get a picture of it. Not anyway around it. Just remember, somewhere somebody is masturbating to your photo ;-) or...maybe has it either on a dart board or a voodoo doll....

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 13, 2018:

Love your response. Made me chuckle to myself.

I have just received a reply to my "Greeter" message from a new member @loveintheair.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Looks like you have a new "friend". And looking at his profile he has missed the entire purpose of this site.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Petter intuition is not always bad!

Sonic Booms: What are some things that are capable of making a sonic Boom?

SkotlandSkye comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Thunder claps...and meteors....

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

Yea. You’re the first with lightning and thunder.

I made this path 16 years ago.

bigpawbullets comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Whoa! That's quite a project! How long's the path??

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Hebert54 Sorry about the mispost. This thread gets kind of confusing.

More than enough milkweed! The attached pictures show only two of several groupings of common ...

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 12, 2018:

That's cool. I'll have some by next year. Promise!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@MikeEC That would be great. I’ve received two types of seeds that are in the fridge for another two weeks, then should be ready to sprout. There are three other types that are native to here. I appreciate the offer and will take you up on it.

Some of the prettiest dragonflies I saw while being eaten alive by mosquitoes.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I have to get a better camera!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Insectra Sounds like you went all in. I bought a new Minolta (film camera) about two years before everything went digital. Haven't reinvested. Guess it's about time.

I did a little fishing this evening in my little pond by the house.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I remember going fishing down at the local creek with my brothers. It was a hot day as we sat on a foot bridge going over the creek. We sat and sat and sat. I finally caught a fish, about a 4" long bluegill. By older brother said it was too small and threw it back in. I didn't like fishing!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@kenriley I went with my uncle once. He had a boat. We caught lots of fish, cleaned them and ate them. No.

Does anybody else use a Collinear Hoe for their weeding task?

FrayedBear comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Glad you put the picture up. Never seen it before. Have you tried weed mat with a hole burnt through to plant the seeding through?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@FrayedBear I hate visqueen used in that manner. It becomes more of a nuisance over time because grass roots, etc grow under it. Then you have to ripe all that out to get the roots. Bad idea!

Spent the day running from thunder storms in North Georgia! Was trying to work in my yard when a ...

AncientNight comments on Jun 11, 2018:

We got those storms here in Virginia yesterday evening just after it got dark. My BIG BRAVE DOG (a Pekingese) hid under the bed until he REALLY had to go out at 5:00 AM this morning. But, that's OK. I'm used to not sleeping through the night. Your dog looks like it's part Mastiff. My daughter has...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

Does your dog use the slide as well?

I made this path 16 years ago.

bigpawbullets comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Whoa! That's quite a project! How long's the path??

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Hebert54 She said 7 yards long, not 7 cubic yards. Big difference. That's ~ 21' x 2' x 3"

Dear Canadian friends, please accept my deepest and sincerest apology for the behavior of D. Trump.

WalterWhite comments on Jun 10, 2018:

It's not your fault and we love most Americans. At least the ones without AR-15's, Trump is not sound of mind, and that was apparent long before he was elected. Just be careful he does not sell the U.S. in a deal with Putin for gold and a haram of young women. Please get rid of your Electoral ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Silverwhisper I hope you're right. In Germany, a country where I lived for a while, has multiple party affiliates and their slowly grinding to a halt for the same reason the Canadian 3-party system is slowly coming to a stalemate. I'm not sure what the solution is. Definitely not the way the US is set up though.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

Maestro comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I love to start with long deep whole body messages. I was trained in structural integration, working on the engineering of the human body. It is the type of body work that makes one feel great the next day, as tight connective tissues and fascia will only cause chronic pain. Rolfing is a form of ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@LetzGetReal Unfortunately the trains no longer depart from here. I'll have to get creative. I'm sure I'll need a good massage when I arrive!

Not sure what they were thinking with this little architectural detail

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Looks like a warrior in full headdress?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@btroje Maybe they were memorializing their fears, or perhaps their victims?

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

Maestro comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I love to start with long deep whole body messages. I was trained in structural integration, working on the engineering of the human body. It is the type of body work that makes one feel great the next day, as tight connective tissues and fascia will only cause chronic pain. Rolfing is a form of ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@LetzGetReal I don't have any physical problems, but i love giving and receiving sensual massages. I'll be right over ;-)

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Before I started current job I had some time off between jobs, so I did some painting. I had always wanted to try an ombre wall, and I wanted a bedroom strictly in my taste, my fantasy, my sanctuary. I love the ombre wall, and I made the quilt as well. My bedroom makes me happy. I haven't had any ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

I did something similar. I call it "the box".

Dear Canadian friends, please accept my deepest and sincerest apology for the behavior of D. Trump.

WalterWhite comments on Jun 10, 2018:

It's not your fault and we love most Americans. At least the ones without AR-15's, Trump is not sound of mind, and that was apparent long before he was elected. Just be careful he does not sell the U.S. in a deal with Putin for gold and a haram of young women. Please get rid of your Electoral ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Silverwhisper Another problem is our two party system. When neither party endorses someone that the majority of people would support, you get lower (even lower) turn out.

BMW Isetta Betta 250 [en.

AncientNight comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I think the Isetta hasn't been made since the early 1960's. It's top speed was about 30 MPH (50 KPH) and it got great gas mileage for the day. I think my 2005 Chevy pick-up truck with it's 4.3 L V-6 gets better gas mileage, though. The Isetta was a funny little car to look at. If they reworked it ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

I was watching a video about this car and it couldn't even make it up a hill (3rd video). Funny! I bought a model of this when I lived in Germany for an older brother that collected metal models. My model has a trailer (see photos). Can't imagine it even being able to navigate a parking lot with a trailer!

I have just received a reply to my "Greeter" message from a new member @loveintheair.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Looks like you have a new "friend". And looking at his profile he has missed the entire purpose of this site.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Petter I always reply. I'm a greeter. I usually tell them there are lots of people on this site and I'm sure they can find someone to talk to (just not me). I think I'd need more to go on before I reported them though.

Oops I did it again! Lol.

Surfpirate comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Not a fan of zucchini or the other members of the Nightshade family of veggies but you sure seem to be having fun and that's what it's all about. :)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@SkotlandSkye I have never heard of 'nightshade' before. I like most plants and none seem to react badly with my body, but thanks for the education.

Mystery weed. I actually saw a few today but really curious about this viny sample.

CrazyQuilter comments on Jun 11, 2018:

wild cucumber https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/wild-cucumber-control.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marah_(plant)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

Thanks for the references.

Well, he's had his minute.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Are you a Trump supporter by chance? He doesn't need any ideas how to deal with the two things you mentioned. Why doesn't he work on things that are important to the American public like healthcare, homelessness, under taxation of rich, infrastructure, etc?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Dingodog There needs to be a hint.

California State Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Require Vegan Meals in Prisons

JenBeberstein comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I don't know that I believe the State Senate even knows that I exist

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

We all hope not. ;-)

Just another one of those 'spontaneous photos'. Moss and Wet Leaves, Spring 2018

Will-I-AM comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Another? from today

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 12, 2018:

A bit earlier in the year; around April.

This is a construction site a US Hwy 27 going through Chattanooga, TN.

OpenOptimist comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@OpenOptimist It's baby talk for train.

Sonic Booms: What are some things that are capable of making a sonic Boom?

KevinTwining comments on Jun 11, 2018:

The tips of helicopter rotor blades. That ‘whop, whop, whop’ sound is repeated sonic booms. Meteors, but too far up for us to hear. Usually. Space craft launch vehicles, once they’ve got up to speed, but usually drowned out by engine roar. Fighter aircraft and some missiles. ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Thanks, you have a good list

Anyone in our forum have ASBESTOSIS?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 11, 2018:

That's not good Bob. What type of asbestosis?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@BucketlistBob Well, best of luck. It can be a long, hard road.

Just another one of those 'spontaneous photos'. Moss and Wet Leaves, Spring 2018

Will-I-AM comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Ok... So one of mine ;)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Very lovely!

Hi, I don't camp right now but I would love to start so.

Chars comments on Jun 11, 2018:

It will be fun to learn the ropes. As Tony mentioned, keep the food sealed up at night. Raccoons are very good at getting into stuff that is not secure. Talk to people. Have a great time!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Chars Bears won't bother you as long as you don't offer them food. If you see one and are scared, bang some pots together or something similar. They usually run away. I've seen tons of bears, even came face-to-face with one when I was younger. It was searching the garbage cans for food. It's name was Scare Face.

This was taken at US Hwy 27 construction site in Chattanooga, TN. The perspective is a little off.

JenBeberstein comments on Jun 11, 2018:

It's always fun to watch construction crews working!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Or in this case, not working.

photograph by skado “table of contents”

azzow2 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

My art teacher would have labeled that an abstract.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Kafir Just trying to make life difficult! ;-)

This would be me!

OroLee comments on Jun 11, 2018:

The best thing about Friday is that it is one day closer to Monday, because Monday begins another week to get it right.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

In the US, the week begins on Sunday. In Germany the week begins on Monday. Guess it just depends on how you want to divide this weird concept.

Hi, I don't camp right now but I would love to start so.

Chars comments on Jun 11, 2018:

It will be fun to learn the ropes. As Tony mentioned, keep the food sealed up at night. Raccoons are very good at getting into stuff that is not secure. Talk to people. Have a great time!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Black bears are more of a nuisance in the Smokys than anything else. If you go to an actually camp site, lock your food in your car. If you go primitive you'll need to tie your food in a tree.

photograph by skado “table of contents”

azzow2 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

My art teacher would have labeled that an abstract.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Kafir An impressionistic photograph?

Please state what your prognostication is for the Great Summit between the Supreme Leader an Kim ...

CK-One comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Unless Trump screws it up Kim wants to end the cease fire with a truce. I think that the South Korean leader is savvy enough to make it work. Trump is so unpredictable who knows what will happen? Not Drumpf. Not his staff.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I watched a Fareed Zakaria CNN special on Un last night. Enlightening. I believe Un has a strategy where Trump has none, at least not visibly.

T-1000 pts and counting to L8 rapture. That is all. :D

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I guess you'll be gone soon.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@BettyColeman Too bad. I can always hope.

This is a construction site a US Hwy 27 going through Chattanooga, TN.

OpenOptimist comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Well, sort of. Should I photo the Choo Choo for you?

T-1000 pts and counting to L8 rapture. That is all. :D

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I guess you'll be gone soon.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@BettyColeman Hi Betty, I'm as much of an atheist as anyone else could possibly be. I think you have a thing for me, right? @TheMiddleWay is the one that mentioned L8 rapture, not me.

Don't ask me what my sign is.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

It depends. Do you know you can name unnamed stars?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@Petter No longer. You're on top of your game!

When you think about it.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Our children's children will be dead. "It's the end of the world as we know it."

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@IamNobody You're probably right.

Which do you choose my fellow campers? I rather see stars than a TV.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I don't believe I've ever stayed in a five star hotel before. A billion star hotel with no automotive noise please.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@Sheannutt I like it no matter what time of year!

Our mailbox "habitat" garden is attracting hummingbirds.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Do you have a plant list? I don't recognize the unopened umbrellas.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@bigpawbullets I'm not familiar with this plant. Where is it originally from? Do you know? Never mind. I won't be so lazy. I'll look it up.

When you think about it.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Our children's children will be dead. "It's the end of the world as we know it."

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@IamNobody Is it REM or David Byrne?

[postsecret.com]

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Working out is so boring sober!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@btroje Definitely. I didn't see that one.

I took this photo this morning.

sweetcharlotte comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Is that fencing there to prevent the brick wall from falling apart, such as we see on mountain sides from a highway that was built into the mountain?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

No. The wall is coming down, just hopefully not today. I constructed some plant supports and leaned one against the brick wall while I constructed another one. While I was working on the second one I noticed the patterns etc against the wall. Thought it might be an interesting photo.

I took this photo this morning.

sweetcharlotte comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Hi. I read you live in Chattanooga. I had a friend who worked for NPS as a ranger and lived at the top of Lookout Mountain. Dennis Curry is his name. Do you happen to know him? If so tell me how he and his wife are. We used to work together as TN rangers. Thanks.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

The name sounds familiar, but so do a lot of names. I'll look into whether anyone in the family knows him.

[postsecret.com]

btroje comments on Jun 10, 2018:

a new kind of confessional

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

Exactly.

Do You know Your Ancestry?

WilliamFleming comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Americans of English descent should not delve too much into their ancestry lest they learn that their ancestors were transported to the new world in lieu of being hung for some criminal offense.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@Honey4Oshun My grandfather was born in Georgia. He wasn't a criminal, but I wouldn't be surprised to find several in my lineage.

Cherry tomatoes in a polycultural cover crop, two feet tall.

CraeftSmith comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Nice that they seem to be standing just from the support of the grass. If this works, I will dispense with tomato cages

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@CraeftSmith I'm trying Cock's Comb this year. Will keep you posted.

Our mailbox "habitat" garden is attracting hummingbirds.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Do you have a plant list? I don't recognize the unopened umbrellas.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@bigpawbullets We have several yuccas growing, but I've never seen a hummingbird attracted to them. Penstemon! Butterflies and other insects don't seem to be as picky as hummingbirds. Thanks for the info.

Well I"m finally finish planting, and I got a nice rain today, which is just what the garden needed.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Do you grow tobacco too?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@kenriley I grew corn here in Chattanooga for two years. I had to put wire cages over my seeds because the squirrels and chipmunks would eat the seed. Once they grew ears, the crows would eat it. I've given up on corn until I can get my (small) garden covered in a cage.

Pick a door, any door, I pick Camelot.

Captnron59 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Shroom kingdom

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

I'll meet you there.

Our mailbox "habitat" garden is attracting hummingbirds.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Do you have a plant list? I don't recognize the unopened umbrellas.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@bigpawbullets I doubt they are hummingbird flowers. Have you noticed if they attract insects?

Well I"m finally finish planting, and I got a nice rain today, which is just what the garden needed.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Do you grow tobacco too?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@kenriley You have an area that is covered in white visqueen. What is growing under it?

I can't believe they are remaking it this way, don't know if I'm going to like that.

JimmyOneLeg93 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Unless they are adding something to the story, or making it different than the animated one in some way - like they did with the live action Jungle Book - I don't see the point of making this one.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@JimmyOneLeg93 It's not just Hollywood, it's capitalism at its finest.

Our mailbox "habitat" garden is attracting hummingbirds.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Do you have a plant list? I don't recognize the unopened umbrellas.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Left to right: Can't make out the fine pink flowered plant; clematis; yucca; red and yellow upside down umbrellas?

Doppleganger

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I wonder how many there are?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@btroje That sounds like an invasion!

Not much left of an old 1800 community.

Stevil comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Completely awesome! Near me in Chattanooga on Suck Creek. Is an old abandoned mining community. Many of the buildings were stone, and look much like this. I need to go back with a camera soon. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS! And reminding me to go.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 9, 2018:

There's an old jail there as well. Interesting.

Doppleganger

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I wonder how many there are?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@btroje No, I was curious as to how many of you were running around.