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I presently reside in North Carolina
Lovely state. Drove through on the Blue Ridge Parkway this past summer, including a stopover in Asheville.
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lashing rain! ☕
You, too, eh. Nasty out there this morning. Could take a cold shower just by stepping out the door naked (not recommended in Ontario in November, though, unless you're fond of hypothermia).
I'll put a full kettle on for the tea and hot chocolate crowd. Which includes me (yes, I am a rare IT geek who doesn't drink coffee).
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Hmmm. This is preliminary and may change a memories come back.
Doctor Who (original mostly, though I have seen about 3 seasons of the revival)
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Fawlty Towers (yes, I like British comedy)
Blackadder
Star Trek, original and TNG
Twin Peaks
Cheers
MASH
Night Court
Doctor Who (original mostly, though I have seen about 3 seasons of the revival)
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Fawlty Towers (yes, I like British comedy)
Blackadder
Star Trek, original and TNG
Twin Peaks
Cheers
MASH
Night Court
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I am hating DST more and more every year. It's like picking up an hour of jet lag without even the fun of a trip. More and more musings going around about dumping the annual time shift so we shall see. The province of Saskatchewan here in Canada never adopted it and they seem to be surviving. It's not just the sleep disruptions. My body clock get messed up so get I hungry an hour too early (or too late if we're talking spring) and crap like that as well. I'll get over it, of course, but still...
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I actually had weird foot problem this summer. Right ankle got weak and the foot was bit numb, like it was asleep. My PT finally figured out that I had sat cross-legged too long in a stupid corporate meeting, compressing a nerve. Came back in time so that it didn't affect our vacation plans for hiking in the Appalachians.
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The ones I have been to are a rather short list:
Canada
Mexico
Panama
Cuba
England
Scotland
Wales
As for visiting, I'm at the age, and in a state of health, that makes me want to stay closer to home from now on. I'll be in the United States for the forseeable future.
Dang, seeing Mexico and Cuba there reminded me that I left off all my sunshine trips. Those two plus Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and an assortment of islands visited on cruises, not all of which are independent countries.
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* adds soy and regular hot chocolate to the beverage bar. And marshmallows. *
Problem is, I don't have a shed. So stuff like the mower, weed trimmer, bicycles, etc. take up part of the garage during the season when they're in use, then get stashed away in various corners of the garage or the basement come the off season. My car sits outside while they are "out" but can pull in once they are put away. Mrs. M's SUV gets garage space year-round, though.
Problem is, I don't have a shed. So stuff like the mower, weed trimmer, bicycles, etc. take up part of the garage during the season when they're in use, then get stashed away in various corners of the garage or the basement come the off season. My car sits outside while they are "out" but can pull in once they are put away. Mrs. M's SUV gets garage space year-round, though.
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As for ones I'd like to visit, I want to see more of the UK, France, and Spain. Even Italy I wouldn't mind another visit.
For ones I have never been to, I want to tour Central Europe (Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, more of Germany). Which reminds me, I left Switzerland off my list (Please don't tell my Swiss uncle).
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia) is another region I'd like to see. The "Holy Land", especially Egypt is another. Heck, I want to see as much of this ball of rock and water as I can before I shuffle off to wherever.
For ones I have never been to, I want to tour Central Europe (Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, more of Germany). Which reminds me, I left Switzerland off my list (Please don't tell my Swiss uncle).
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia) is another region I'd like to see. The "Holy Land", especially Egypt is another. Heck, I want to see as much of this ball of rock and water as I can before I shuffle off to wherever.
Crazy old ape
Following on a bit from the thread about US states, how about countries? Anyone lived in more than one country? Have you visited other countries? Care to share a list?
I have always lived in Canada, but my wife is Chinese so I kind of have a tie to that country.
Countries, other than Canada, visited (off the top of my head, might be missing something):
China
USA
Brazil
UK
France
Spain
Italy
Belgium
Luxembourg
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
I have always lived in Canada, but my wife is Chinese so I kind of have a tie to that country.
Countries, other than Canada, visited (off the top of my head, might be missing something):
China
USA
Brazil
UK
France
Spain
Italy
Belgium
Luxembourg
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Crazy old ape
Ouch. Vibes on the ankle, curvy, and glad to hear you were able to dance on it. I used to be bad for messing up my ankles but haven't done it in a while (cross fingers, knock on wood).
Water in the fridge is a great idea, but I think we'll just put sparkling. For still, we'll put in a filter/cooler connected to the mains. More environmentally friendly.
-2C when I got up and clear so we had a good frost. Once it warms up, I'm going to clean out the garage and put my car inside. Saves me scraping/brushing in the morning now that winter is looming.
Water in the fridge is a great idea, but I think we'll just put sparkling. For still, we'll put in a filter/cooler connected to the mains. More environmentally friendly.
-2C when I got up and clear so we had a good frost. Once it warms up, I'm going to clean out the garage and put my car inside. Saves me scraping/brushing in the morning now that winter is looming.
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Quote by gillianleeza
My only issue is my attire. I have a very, very slow healing surgical incision on the back of my knee so I have been wearing shorts or short skirts. I can't keep doing that.
The scar on my back from having a cyst removed this summer still bothers me at times. In the summer, going shirtless helped but it's too cold now. Fortunately, it's been okay recently.
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Quote by magnificent1rascal
After spending the day at a writers conference, I’m stopping in to unwind before heading home. What a wonderful spot this is!
Sounds better than the conference I was at a couple weeks ago. User group for some of the software we run at work. *yawn*
At least I got to spend time in the Southwest US. I've fallen in love with that part of the States.
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Quote by gillianleeza
Still debating pies but these have to be included I am told. Anyone who requests something has to make something.
Apple
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Cheese (Basically a cheesecake on the bottom topped with pumpkin pie)
Apple Pumpkin with a Streusel Topping
Triple Berry Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie (It doesn't really go with the holiday but it is my Dad's favorite)
I'll have a Cocoa Cola Please. Extra Cold with ice.
I know it's a coffee shop but I brought a box of cocktail umbrellas to liven up the non-coffee drinks. I hope no one minds.
You and your cocktail umbrellas. I suppose you stole those from that nondescript bar you hang out in.
That Pumpkin Cheese pie sounds yummy. And there is never a bad time for Lemon Meringue. Mom used to make that one year round.
* puts the kettle on and finds a bag of green tea *
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Pumpkin spice belongs in pumpkin pie. In coffee or tea it's just a weird chai and I'd rather have a proper Indian chai.
(I'm a bit of a grump, aren't I?)
That said, we have both hot caffeinated beverages in that flavour for those who like it. Hey, this place is virtual. If you want a flavour, it exists.Eqn9nC9GotRrF9Vk
(I'm a bit of a grump, aren't I?)
That said, we have both hot caffeinated beverages in that flavour for those who like it. Hey, this place is virtual. If you want a flavour, it exists.Eqn9nC9GotRrF9Vk
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Quote by gillianleeza
I don't drink coffee but I love the idea of a coffee house here. I think I will have some fruit and hopefully some sort of decadently unhealthy donut.
I am currently trying to plan for having 18 people at Thanksgiving. How much food to cook, where to cook it, etc.
I have four of my Canadian in-laws coming for the week. Two have never been out of Newfoundland or been on a plane. They want to experience an American Thanksgiving.
It should be an interesting week. But the burning question consuming my family at the moment is what kind of pies are we having.
18? Ouch. My family's Christmas gatherings topped out at 17 a few years ago, but then dropped a couple. May be up again going forward since the kids are all old enough to start finding partners, though only my eldest nephew has done so to date.
As for pie, apple and pumpkin are the traditional fall pies around here but not sure about the Newfies. I prefer the latter myself.
And what other drinks should we stock? Maybe a fridge with some juices and pop?
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Welcome to Inspirations, the new coffee house here on Stories Space.
There’s lots of comfy chairs and a couple couches around the room. The fireplace is burning to take off the chill and add some ambience. Over on the far wall is the coffee bar, with an assortment of varieties and flavours. There’s also hot water and some fine teas for those so inclined. You can get baked goods and other snacks, including healthy options like fruit, from the neighbouring all-day continental breakfast bar. It’s a friendly place to meet friends and chat.
So, come on in and grab a brew and a chair. Let's get to know each other. What’s up? How’s life going? Got any interesting writing or other projects on the go? What’s new in your world?
N.B. We like to keep the conversation friendly and light around here, so maybe avoid controversial topics like politics. Anything that gets too heated will be moved to its own thread.
There’s lots of comfy chairs and a couple couches around the room. The fireplace is burning to take off the chill and add some ambience. Over on the far wall is the coffee bar, with an assortment of varieties and flavours. There’s also hot water and some fine teas for those so inclined. You can get baked goods and other snacks, including healthy options like fruit, from the neighbouring all-day continental breakfast bar. It’s a friendly place to meet friends and chat.
So, come on in and grab a brew and a chair. Let's get to know each other. What’s up? How’s life going? Got any interesting writing or other projects on the go? What’s new in your world?
N.B. We like to keep the conversation friendly and light around here, so maybe avoid controversial topics like politics. Anything that gets too heated will be moved to its own thread.