16 July 2019 - Diet Diary - Unexpected lunch plans today.

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

You pointed out why I stopped counting calories and just watch portion size, time I eat, weight, and the hunger factor. I also find it important to "sweat" every day...whether by exposure to hot weather, or a hard workout. Preferably both. It's easier to measure those.... I reached 144 yesterday, back up a half pound to 145.2 today.... bike ride coming up..followed by a nice late lunch of chicken and veggies - including the last carrots from my winter garden! ...and for dessert....one of my sister's brownies...one per day until they're gone....early evening so I'm hungry by bedtime... I'm promising! (to myself, really!)

I'm 24 and my husband is 69 [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Both of them seemed more than happy...content, really...

Keeping in shape...

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

That's an interesting physiological study shot. She seems in outstanding shape on the left....and I'm amazed that the belly muscles can expand and stretch like the pic on the right...wow! That should be one easy childbirth - and one healthy baby (and mom!). I'm thinking about sharing with "classy-sexy"...opinions?

Good news 😍

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Charming!

I love this club. Susanna Canzian, model born in Italy in '91

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Wow!

New friends....

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Trivia question; Who remembers what planet they're from? ( I think it was mentioned near the end of the movie, where the whole castle took off...)

My Stress reliever 🙂( food,food,food) late lunch🙂

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

"Dim sum", I believe? Mmmmm...now you got me hungry!

Went down on the pool after lunch and I've seen this😊

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

@Boomtarat03 Wow; the time zone difference between us still knocks me out...it's 7:30 AM here on the Florida East coast, and there, in that pic, it's 4:30 (16:30) today.....Wednesday. So that's at least a 9 hour difference. LOL!

Those who have siblings: Did a time come when you began relating as peers rather than older and ...

Robecology comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I'm not sure what happened with my 3 brothers and one sister - but I just don't see eye to eye with any of the brothers....and sis and I agree on lots...but she's "struggling" and I'm "comfortable" and that leaves me with guilt...

My kind of team!

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

I bike 4-6 miles a day, for 1/2 hour to an hour. My average speed is 8 MPH. On a good day I'll get 9 MPH average. I should call me club the Sloth biking club.

Originally published in 1968.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Love Cobb. I bought a book of his cartoons decades ago.... Cobb was one of the main artists for George Lucas's 'Star Wars" https://alienseries.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/uid46j87yqkoraolg8vrshvxo1_500.jpg

Okay, this is too absurd not to post.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Mitch needs to go too. Let's support Amy McGrath....she's an ex Marine. An ex fighter pilot. She's got her s...t together..... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amy-mcgrath-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell-gets-challenger-in-retired-fighter-pilot-amy-mcgrath/

Okay, this is too absurd not to post.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Mitch comes from Kentucky. One of the reddest states in the nation. Of course he's going to defend his racist president. That's what fellow racists do. I'm pretty cheap...and rarely donate $$ to anyone... But..... I've donated to the woman (an ex marine pilot) who's running against him... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amy-mcgrath-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell-gets-challenger-in-retired-fighter-pilot-amy-mcgrath/

I know I'm the baker.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Not so impressed with the snicker doodles...but that spoon "cozy" is amazing! Tell us about that!

And have been for some time.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Wait until you get in to the 70's! Then you're hateful, and forgetful, and....wait...what was my point?

Cold and slimy. And that food looks "iffy", too.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

"Alcaida" is Trump's spelling of Al-qaeda... https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-spelling-al-qaeda_n_5d2d5730e4b02fd71dd954c7

[inthesetimes.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

It's a supply and demand issue. There's always an abundance of people lining up for jobs at Amazon. Their pay and benefits are not bad...they're fair and competitive. Sure you have to hustle...but you're told that from the start. Unions have gotten "top-heavy" with fat executives living off of swollen dues. The day of unions are fading unless they can "trim the fat" and focus on the real needs for fairness and consistency to workers...and clearly they've failed miserably on this. Here's Elon Musk's (Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity) take on unions.... https://qz.com/1285403/elon-musks-daylong-twitter-rant-on-unions-and-us-history/ And Here's where I got the other info. I'm really surprised that so many of my progressive/Socialists associates are so pro-union. It worked for us many decades ago...today's unions are basically "old fashioned and out of date"....and more closely represent the platform of the Republican Party. https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-06-26-1991177143-story.html

[friendlyatheist.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

We will. DJT and most Republicans will be removed in 2020.

Kung Fu Fighting!!

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

That's cute; and to get that pic the woman on the right had to be running then jumping in to the air *t~~oward~~ *the kicker to catch that moment where - if they were fighting - she'd have been kicked backwards.

How do my fellow progressives feel about this?

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Vague, glowing, flowery rhetoric but pointless. Yada-yada-yada. The most significant thing he said...IMO....is "The people you really have to motivate aren’t the Democratic base, they’re the people in the middle who have been unsettled by Trump’s presidency."....

Why do the Rethuglicans hope to gain by justifying the President's attacks?

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

They hope to gain "the good old days" of being wasteful, being racist, being sexist. The days of white male dominance. Of denying climate change caused by fossil fuel use..so they can still rake in the profits from their GM and Shell oil stock. That was, to some, a "blissful" time...they haven't realized how "blissfully unaware" of the suffering of minorities and women...they want things like "when a man was a MAN and a woman knew her place"...

[yahoo.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

...and who thinks no one in Washington will do a thing about her defiance?

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Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Thank you for sharing the Colbert Monologue...he's the best!

Humour.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit. You've stopped calling him "skid mark" because you've matured. You've grown in awareness. You know that the root of "kidding" is true feelings...and you've outgrown racism. Not a bad thing.... It's not that you're "chuckle button" is broken.....it's that you've wised up and know that racism - even "kidding around" - is no longer funny.

Getting close.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Time to trim back the sucker stems...a simple scissor or snip...cut the stems growing with no flowers...or you'll have to much small fruit, and a top-heavy plant.

I don't know if this is the place for this but here goes..The End of the Empire [truthdig.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

From the article; "The empire will limp along, steadily losing influence until the dollar is dropped as the world’s reserve currency, plunging the United States into a crippling depression and instantly forcing a massive contraction of its military machine." Maybe that's a good thing? We've followed the Roman militarism model too long. Maybe now that China will come in to world dominance, our "policing the world" will be forced out?

Gotta remember to keep that to myself

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

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15 July 2019 - Diet Diary - Damn! Wasting entirely too much time trying to figure out a good ...

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Hey Dot. I've been an "Apple" Fan since the 90's....they work great, and once you get used to the system it's easy. The only catch is the initial investment....costly. But I still strongly recommend you go in to your nearest "Apple" store.... BTW; thanks to your inspiration I've broken the 145 barrier...144.5 this AM! Going to work hard to hold on to that # a few days...or go lower?

This device recharges me... aaahhhh...

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Good one! Shared on FB...

What if.

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Alvin Toffler explained why it's so hard to find a "perfect match"... He pointed out that as we continue to grow and get healthier, that relationships will be strained. "we'll meet more people, and go in different directions much faster and easier than our fore-fathers....so our chances of "staying together" and "growing together" are greatly reduced". His solution was ominous; “To survive, to avert what we have termed "future shock", the individual must become infinitely more adaptable and capable than ever before. We must search out totally new ways to anchor ourselves, for all the old roots - religion, nation, community, family, or profession - are now shaking under the hurricane impact of the accelerative thrust. It is no longer resources that limit decisions, it is the decision that makes the resources.” ― Alvin Toffler, Future Shock

Does this happen in real life?

Robecology comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Let me explain the nature of rudeness and arrogance on the internet with a little video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHFc7NGp5Hk

Trumps Disgusting Tweets, Bernie and Tulsi Team Up and More! starting at 7:11 [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

They would be a very electable team...

I like her bikini

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Wow....

NASA Releases a 3D Map of 4000 Planets Around Us [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Anton does. great work....but he needs to get a person to present for him...I just don't follow his speaking very well...I detect an accent....maybe he tries to say too much or talk too fast?

There are some of them around here, and my dogs don't like it!

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

He still has all 10 fingers...let him "get 'er done"

Wonder why they're so shiny?

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Wow...hand polished!

[alternet.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Canadian. It figures. The only major reporter on Fox with some sense isn't American.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Roberts_(journalist)

I have a 15-inch Macbook Pro from 2011.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Go to "About this mac" Click on the "storage" tab then click on the "manage" tab, then the "optimize" tab...that should help. The older units have less memory than the newer ones... I just "traded in a Macbook pro (2011) for a Macbook Air.... They give you very little for the trade in....but it's better than trying to sell it yourself. But you're being more "ecological" by trying to optimize your storage. Easiest way is to go through your old pictures and dump the ones that have become meaningless. Let us know how you do....and share your comments with the Apple and Mac owners page... "Apple, Mac, I-Mac, MacBook lovers and users Group"

Lithuanian couple defends world wife-carrying championship title

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Big, strong guy, petite,strong women = wife-carrying champions! Cool

Orangutan from Borneo photographed using a spear tool to fish | Primatology.net

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Fabulous photograph. almost perfect foreground and background lighting....an exceptional picture! According to Primate specialists I've studied, it's a learned trait...passed on. There's many other groups of animals that evolved tool use; including a variety of birds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool_use_by_animals

Wanna get wet and soapy?? I got the water, you bring the soap...

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Heels in the shower? I'd have posed her on tip toes....but not heels...or that outfit...but not in a shower...damned I'm getting fussy!

The Hardcore on Dating As several members here have posted about their grievances w/ online ...

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

I have experiences along the whole spectrum...I met my first wife in college ('65), my second wife in a bar ('77) my third wife through a friend's introduction ( 92) and the fourth through internet (95). I met a woman that I never married in '06, on line...and she's been fading out of the picture gradually...she's "almost" my ex....I'm "almost" entirely relationship-free.... I'm surprised the "bar" scene has an "upturn"....I find it so hard to "get to meet' someone while drinking, talking over the loud music, etc.

For those having problems with youger looking women, this one is 50+.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Not sexy, , not classy...

Moon landing?!! Pfft.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

I love sharing warnings about Di-hydrogen Monoxide to Trumpsters and Flat-Earthers....here's another...google "Di-hydrogen Monoxide images" for more... https://awwmemes.com/i/ki-dangers-uses-places-e-death-by-inhalation-e-corrodes-8edb1b5cc9974c9992adec64953ea2cb

Can he be more obvious?

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

A.O.C.; brilliant woman...great comeback tweet; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ✔ @AOC Mr. President, the country I “come from,” & the country we all swear to, is the United States. But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you & the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1150381394234941448 … Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly...... 279K 12:34 PM - Jul 14, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 78.4K people are talking about this

Now THAT'S a good morning!

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Nah....We spend 1/4 to 1/3 of our lives unconscious, in bed. Sorry; funny, but not appealing.

In time this too will come to pass.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

We are getting closer.... You might want to read this; A good study of the "Doomsday Clock" established in 1947. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomsday_Clock

Tell us about your first time ...

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

There was no "first time"...it's been a gradual - dare I say evolutionary - thing?

My girlfriend lives as a toddler [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Sorry; I have to feel bad for her. Especially since she obviously "manned-up" enough to get tatooed...I think it's a big act....or a serious mental illness.

[inthesetimes.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

For the most part, Amazon has beat Walmart and every other product "brick-and-mortar" store for prices. True, you have to wait for good deals a couple of days...and there's more than one web site that tracks the rise and fall of items...so try https://camelcamelcamel.com ...and I think there's others. Google "amazon price trackers". Also, browse Amazon. They have one-day or shorter sales...when some stuff is being closed out...and the prices get rediculously low. One more good thing about Amazon...there's a "sister" link called "https://smile.amazon.com" that lets you buy almost all the same stuff for the same prices...but lets you name a charity to let sellers give about 1% of their profits to them. My charity's made close to $200 in 2018. I impulse-bought a $2000 fat-tire battery powered bike (see image, below) for less than $100....it's too fast and tech-complicated for me...so I'm selling it...but it is a good value....

Good morning and happy Monday! Last week I received a text from my old boss about something that ...

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

The almost-completely-ex contacts me...sweet for a while....then falls back in to her (S)mothering tactics...complete with yelling/shouting at several octaves above tolerable levels... Time will make her completely ex...soon....please?

Climate change crisis Why New York is building a wall along Staten Island [cnn.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Walls worked for the Dutch...maybe some of our cities might "delay the inevitable"...but sea rise seems inevitable...and increasing in rate...

14 July 2019 - DIet DIary - Temps are going back up, to be worse the rest of the week.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

The stiff joints? No good solution...I've tried Glucoseamine/Chondroitin maxed....no results. The best thing for that is flexibility exercises, walking stairs, staying active. My personal favorites? Total gym, biking, swimming. Tennis. The frequent bathroom visits? Keep a bottle by the bed. There's just no good solution out yet for the increasing prostate....it's sort of like grey hair and that double chin....inevitable. I've tried Saw Palmetto, and the refined stuff from it...max doses...no result. Best to adjust your lifestyle...keep a bottle close by. When flying, keep an aisle seat. Finasteride seems a good prescription drug.

I am most interested in finding out if anyone came out of a test or exam and said to themselves " I ...

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

there's 3 levels of testing...and teaching... 1. too easy... 2. Just right 3. Too hard. The trick is to make testing...and learning...challenging, without appearing too easy nor too difficult.

15 July 2019 Could not hold a fast yesterday, but I did keep my calorie intake to about 1200.

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Had a weird diet day yesterday. I found out my sister has a restaurant near her that had a great special on Lobster....so I called her up and said "I'm on my way". I packed two "muscle brownies" (regular brownies with protein powder and oatmeal added) and a 3 teaspoon 16 Oz cup of coffee...and went....assuming I'd pig out today, and recover tomorrow. I had the Lobster... complete with a small cup of clarified butter. I asked them to sub a salad for the potatoes...took the croutons out of the salad...and even had one of my sisters' decadent high-sugar brownies (the gooey type)... Came home (no food after 5 PM), went to bed....when I woke up and weighed myself I had actually lost half a pound! How? I'm guessing that refusing the potatoes and croutons...eating early...all combined to have a good diet day?

I am most interested in finding out if anyone came out of a test or exam and said to themselves " I ...

Robecology comments on Jul 15, 2019:

I recall learning early, as a teacher...that there's three levels of testing and learning... 1.Too easy/trivializing. 2. Just right/challenging. 3.Too tough/demoralizing. The trick is to teach at the second level; otherwise you're going to lose students....and if you're a student taking a test or a class that's on level one or three...you'll quit or give up early.

Good morning! A Sunday morning quote from Bill Gates, to which I can totally relate: "Just in ...

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Retired teacher here....Sundays are pretty much like every day...More friends and family are "available" so it's a good day to visit and communicate... Today I did a nice 300 mile round trip to the west coast (of Florida) to visit my sister...Found this great restaurant that had cheap ($13) Maine Lobsters...and then sis hit it out of the park with delightful brownies.... Yesterday was another visit to my son and his wife and son (my grandson)....delightful. Stressful driving weekend...but the joy of visiting loved ones....priceless!

10 reasons why older men date younger women [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

It's a blessing...and a curse. To be fit, and healthy, and youthful looking.... ..and to be 74. Good slide/video. Thank you for posting this.

[yahoo.

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

We as a nation made a mistake in 2016. The big question is....will we learn from our mistake? It's beginning to look like we might not...

Happy Sunday morning all! Many members have asked me for an update, so here it is.

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Great news!

Summer fun try 2

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

@1000runner; still no pic...

I cannot wait until all those stupid fucking 45 supporters have to start apologizing to everyone ...

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

You haven't worked with ignorant people much, have you? They suffer an arrogance...a righteous view that they're right and won't apologize even if proven blatently wrong. It's a sign that our educational system is falling behind other nations. Here's a cartoon that even "names" the ignorant/arrogant/righteous POV... Watch, please... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

13 July 2019 - Diet Diary - Feel kind of worn out today, need extra sleep I think.

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

" I think I mostly just hate when weight goes up but I didn't get to enjoy taking it there."....wow....that's so "universal"! LOL

7/13/19 Missing the Osprey this year; I took them for granted last year.

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Wow...sad...any idea why there's none in the nest? Osprey population statistics The Osprey is classified globally as a species of "Least Concern" by BirdLife International. Population Estimates: Poole (1989) estimated the world population at 25,000-30,000 breeding pairs, but the population obviously far exceeds those figures by now.Dec 29, 2014 Osprey - Global Raptor Information Network www.globalraptors.org/grin/SpeciesResults.asp?specID=8308

We should make a goal of planting a tree for every person in our family.

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Great thought....and I belong to folk who make it easy. They send me greeting cards that say nice messages...then inside they say "A tree has been planted in your name by ____"....and they send you trees for cheap.....check them out! https://www.arborday.org or https://www.alivingtribute.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpavpBRDQARIsAPfTwixS9FrkDAnEVsvhSTTH5VzdWk-9uf3cY-m7PFDLcTxe-7FuGE-JJbwaAjVMEALw_wcB

The monster building in Quarry bay, Hongkong and the road heading there😉known as the ‘Monster ...

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

The use of balconies seems to be unique! Thanks for the pics! Almost scary how dense the population must be there!

Something happened! I can lose weight, but a few years ago I could not.

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I think it's a matter of maturity and awareness. Theoretically it should be harder for us to lose weight/get fit as we get older....for several reasons; 1. We're set in our ways 2. Our metabolism slows down 3. We do less/are less active 4. We enjoy comfort foods more. That's where the M and A comes in - because we now know...that we are older...and now, more than ever, life is precious...and if we want to live a full life.... ....we have to get fit, or face the consequences. You and I, Ed...are facing the consequences...that's why we're both signed in to "battling obesity" I've plateaued...but reading your story inspires me to get busy. I need to lose 10 more...and it has to be done soon or I will not age well. So...thanks...for the details!

Flavored Coffee?

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I'm a big fan. Chocolate, Hazelnut, Maple, - all good flavor adds to me.

Get to it y’all!

Robecology comments on Jul 14, 2019:

You laugh...but there's now a trend of enjoying raw chicken, or "Chicken Sushi" https://www.indiatoday.in/food-drink/food/story/raw-chicken-sashimi-sushi-japan-not-healthy-food-salmonella-indian-culinary-culture-health-lifefd-1044636-2017-09-14

13 Jul 2019 Yesterday I ate around 1500 calories.

Robecology comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Good job, Ed...I'm getting hungry myself...but water (and hunger pangs) are my friend for the night...

The Doors with Dick Clark on American Bands stand! July 1967 [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Not clear then...but clear now...they were lip-syncing...not live singing....sad...

How to save money.

Robecology comments on Jul 13, 2019:

And... Today 384,701 people will be born and 156,936 people will die, resulting in a net gain of 227,765 humans (give or take a few thousand). This year 140 million babies will be born and 57 million people will die. That's an increase (births minus deaths) of 158 per minute. ..F A M I L Y P L A N N I N G will make our world better. Let's get rid of the "growth is good" mentality. http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/

You asked for it! you'll get it!

Robecology comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Delicious and nutritious....

Cleaned up my 4C last night and took it to a loc car show this morning.

Robecology comments on Jul 13, 2019:

What's a 4C?

Hi there.

Robecology comments on Jul 13, 2019:

#1 Post lots of pics; and not just of you making faces and wearing wigs....Pics of you doing things... #2. Make a detailed bio...be honest, upfront. #3. Adjust your settings...go to your profile questions. Extend your range, and your age group.

Negative personality traits?

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

"Speaking your mind" can mean lots of things...hostile/accepting, aggressive/passive, warm/cold friendly/unfriendly. It has a lot to do with how your parents and folks influential in your early life "spoke their mind" regarding you....it depends on how you/I were "programmed". If people blocked you and you say "their loss" you're not reflecting on why they blocked you...so you will continue to be annoying (to them) until you become more flexible and tolerant. That may - or may not - be important to you. Ken Keyes put it this way; You may be "right" and be alone....or you may be tolerant and be with more who care about you. Ken spoke of "addictions" (things you must have) vs "preferences" (things you would like, but can do without). He kept suggesting to make all your addictions preferences to gain a higher level of consciousness and happiness. https://www.azquotes.com/author/17975-Ken_Keyes_Jr

Propaine from a bulk tank to grill?

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

If all your connections are tight, it should work. Keep a spray bottle of soapy water handy to spray on the connections under pressure. If you see bubbles...stop...undo the pressure, THEN tighten the fittings. Still bubbles? Don't proceed.

Her boyfriend is 40 years older [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Nice to see a successful, and apparently happy older gent younger woman relationship!

What's all this then?

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Uncle-Ernie....it's not 4:20....come down from that cloud, click on your profile, go to "My points/level" and see what all this is....

Nice day for a dip in the pool

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

The "Mansfield Safety Bar" was not only required for all trucks as a result of her and her driver and husband's horrible death by hitting a slowed truck in '67 but was obviously named in her honor. In 1967, Mansfield was in Biloxi, Mississippi, for an engagement at the Gus Stevens Supper Club. After two appearances on the evening of June 28, Mansfield, Sam Brody (her attorney and companion), their driver Ronnie Harrison (age 20), and three of her children— Miklós, Zoltán, and Mariska—left Biloxi after midnight in a 1966 Buick Electra 225. Their destination was New Orleans, where Mansfield was to appear on WDSU's Midday Show the next day. At about 2:25 a.m., on U.S. Highway 90 west of the Rigolets Bridge, the Buick crashed at high speed into the rear of a tractor-trailer that had slowed behind a truck spraying mosquito fogger shrouded in an insecticide fog. The three adults in the front seat died instantly. The children, asleep in the rear seat, survived with minor injuries. Reports that Mansfield was decapitated are untrue, although she suffered severe head trauma.This urban legend started with the appearance in police photographs of a crashed car with its top virtually sheared off, and what resembled a blonde-haired head tangled in the car's smashed windshield. However, the blonde object was a wig Mansfield was wearing, and possibly parts of her real hair and scalp. Her death certificate stated that the immediate cause of death was a "crushed skull with avulsion of cranium and brain". After her death, the NHTSA recommended requiring an under-ride guard (a strong bar made of steel tubing) on all tractor-trailers; the trucking industry was slow to adopt this change. In America the under-ride guard is sometimes known as a "Mansfield bar", or an "ICC bumper" The death car was saved by a private collector in Florida, where it became a roadside attraction in the 1970s. As of 2019, the car is owned by Scott Michaels and is housed and shown at his Dearly Departed Tours & Artifact Museum in Los Angeles across from Hollywood Forever Cemetery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Mansfield

10 Future Predictions From World's Best Futurists [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I agree and expect all of them to happen - except the autonomous cars, and two more I'll mention at the end of this comment. Perhaps in many decades; but not nearly as soon as predicted. We like to drive too much; and automatic, or "autonomous" reading of all the stop signs, lights, and other subtle signals that we get in a typical drive will not allow autonomous driving to happen "exponentially". It will be a slow, linear growth. I predict 40 or 50 years until it's common. Going from riding horses to cars took 20 years. Going from desk and wall phones to cell phones took 20 years. Going from No computer to computer common usage took 20 years. I drive an EV (Tesla) - I've had one since 2013... but I predict the same transition rate to EV's as to the above technologies - another 15 years until they're common. But I have the latest Autopilot in my Tesla....and it's not at all what it's hyped up to be. The autopilot still can't recognize stop signs, and street signals....and I like to "drive" my car, not be a passenger in the "drivers" seat...so I predict that this sentiment will be strong world wide. Great and interesting predictions... The other things that I predict won't occur is the uninhabitability of our earth, as predicted by Stephen Hawking. I'm more of an optimist; with alternative energy growing exponentially, and coal and oil now on slow declines in all markets....I predict we'll get hotter for decades to come...but we'll adapt to it better than Hawking forecasted. I'm mildly skeptical about the elimination of hospitals...mainly for bureaucratic reasons. There's too much specialization in the operating room "theaters" that are evolving at most major hospitals. Doctors, big pharma, and Insurance CEO's won't allow this transition to "home medicine" nearly as fast as forecast.

It was the ganja

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Be considerate, please. The Chinese have been a part of the American restaurant scene for many decades. They've come to America, and learned of our weakness for good, inexpensive dining and take-out. They live in the shadows...they don't make waves. Don't let your stoned condition let you slip in to a state of racism. The Chinese are at the brink of dominating the world. Look around your home...everything you have has a "made in China" label on it. And they've already made more electric cars than Tesla....it's just that our tariff and importation laws make them almost impossible to bring in...yet. A few years ago, they were opening a coal plant every week. Today they're closing one every month, and have more solar and wind farms than America and Europe combined. Here's a scene from "A Christmas Story - the Chinese restaurant" that should leave a smile on your face! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTq20prt0K8 Be nice...and realize what a good bargain Chinese take-out is. Some day that "take out" will be an easy to install solar energy panel for your roof....and an electric car.

Some rainy day photos. I am endlessly fascinated with the little world that exists under our feet.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Is that a very rare "pig nosed turtle"... I found this about them; http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/15/china-pushing-rare-pig-nosed-toward-extinction

Let me be specific.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I don't concur with the violence inherent in your post. Is Trump very subversive, #religulous and corrupt? No doubt. Are Republicans ignorant, racist, sexist liars and tax cheats? No doubt Can I break bread and be friends with a Republican? For sure. We need an empathetic approach - not an angry, violent one. Jim Carrey says a lot about how I feel - watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkFUU-xJM6I

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Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Here's a good interview of Harris on Maddow. She just was on last night..this was the first one in January; https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/harris-calls-on-americans-to-step-up-cites-inflection-moment-1430972484001

Hollywood has the technology to make computer simulated people.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I'm looking forward to seeing the realistic animals in the pseudo-live version of "The Lion King"....all appear to be real animals... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TavVZMewpY

I only see one women and few lusty (sorry) old guys in this group.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Thanks for the warning. We elder gents live lives of quiet desperation hoping for that younger lady to come along....so yea...the scam alert is a wise one....I'll be sure to get those "favors" before I pay.....

I did a quick sketch of a new friend, first one Ive done while I was drunk, haha.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Some features seem exaggerated, but your details on the eyes are astonishing! Please post a pic of your friend so we can compare!

11 July 2019 - Diet Diary - Well, in the way of weight loss, mine has outmaneuvered me again.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Hi Dot! Yea....I did the same thing....I bounced up today, as well...to 146. But I know why....I had a package of ground beef that needed to be used. The daughter-in-law made some lentil and kidney been mix for me that was rather bland...so I added the cooked beef with fresh garlic, tomato sauce, paste, chunks, and some hot chili spice. Wow....too good to eat just a little...so...oink-oink...I pigged out. I'll measure out portions later today and eat the rest in smaller portions - I promise!

Hello all, it's been a while.

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

You're still "seeking"...and that's not a bad thing....but too much effort to find that perfect relationship can hurt you. Especially if you're losing sleep over it...you're causing premature aging, more susceptibility to colds and cancer, and a whole mess of life-shortening stuff. So focus on self love. Make sure you sweat once a day. Be hungry part of the day. Close the lights early and deep breathe..... And go get some Melatonin; it's what any world traveler uses (along with caffeine) to adjust to different time zones and get decent sleep!. Do something nice for yourself that no-one knows about....no bragging about it....just buy yourself flowers, a treat, a gift. Then you might discover the answer to your question is right there in front of you....

RIGHT, having screwed up with my last attempt at posting a picture of a ballerina - not realising ...

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Now these appear to be real women...sexy-classy!

Looks like i will be freezing Broccoli when I get off work later today...

Robecology comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Nice harvest! Next time you might want to "stagger-plant" (one plant per week)

A little Comic Relief... [facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

C'mon, @GypsyOfNewSpain...you're level 8....you know by now that most folk here can't see Facebook posts...the trend is folk quitting FB and coming here.....so do us all a favor...and if you find something you like.... ...find it on You.Tube? Thanks!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flPsGNjk2J8

3-D Virtual reality painting...a first for me... [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

After this one is finished there's a bunch of others you can watch.... I recommend you watch the one in the upper left hand corner, called "Jealousy"....she does a marvelous job making a large 3-D Fly....amazing...I've never seen anything like this before.

New Orleans faces a never-before-seen problem with Tropical Storm Barry [cnn.com]

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

"The unusual confluence of factors adds up to a forecast that has the river cresting Saturday at 19 feet, a level not seen since February 1950 and about 2.3 feet shy of the record set in April 1922, the weather service said Thursday." Wow.... We will be watching the evolution of housing locations, raised housing, immigration and emigration closely....New Orleans is being the model city showing the early effects of Climate shift and Global warming....

11 Jun 2019 I fasted 24 hours yesterday, until 9pm, and then ate about 600 calories.

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Fasting....wow...the incredible self discipline to do that...kudos, sir. I've never found it in me.

Making a book on the bible and need help filling in the blanks...

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

The third image; Joseph saying ..."Someone else's kid...Yes...but I'm cool with that...but I deserve the "saint" rating here..."

Grocery shopping!

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Take my money, honey!...Feel free to blind me with those "pointers"...

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Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

She'll be on Rachel Maddow show tonight, Thursday, July 11. MSNBC, 9 PM EDST. https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rapinoe-sanders-harris-make-week-of-big-maddow-show-interviews-63507013667

Anybody else believe that we are all just atoms/energy that gets released to join the rest of the ...

Robecology comments on Jul 11, 2019:

There's the #Religulous alternative that suggests that we have a soul, or ghost. Your belief in this depends on how "agnostic" you are - where you fit on the Agnostic/Atheist/Theist/Gnostic spectrum. Dieters know the truth....calories in = calories out. Even the religious have said "dust to dust, ashes to ashes"....so all this "soul" and "residual energy" is hocus pocus wishful thinking by those who fear death. I leave you with two images...