Actually watched a good piece on the Ben G Thomas channel I mentioned above, looking at the current state of knowledge about the infamous otodus megalodon shark. Bottom line is that, absent finding a more complete fossil, much remains up in the air about it. For instance, we know it was the biggest predatory fish, and one of the biggest predators, of all time but exactly how big remains up for debate, with estimates ranging from 14-15m in some studies to 20m or more in others..

Burger, even if I do like both.

Hot dog or sausage on a bun?

The site was rather slow for a while late this morning and this afternoon. Then I had an error from Cloudflare saying the host was not responding. A back end problem, I take it, since other sites were fine? Things seem good now.

Might. I was a fan of the spy-fi (Bond, etc.) action genre for a time in my teens and twenties so something in that vein is a possibility. Also enjoy pulp-y action like Indiana Jones.

WYE adapt a story of yours for other media (comic, TV, movie)?

Night Moves - Bob Seger

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I tried to watch some of Shark Week's programming, but I think they've covered it all in past years, and some shows are just silly.

The science YouTuber Ben G Thomas counterprograms his own "Shark Week" which is wall-to-wall actual science about sharks and his stuff is often quite interesting. This year he finished with a half hour video on deep sea sharks and their adaptations to life in the deepest parts of the ocean. Ben's a UK university student in paleontology whose mother is an ecologist. His channel started while he was still a teen and now features three hosts (him, his buddy Doug, and a young woman named Emily who joined them more recently). He also helped his mother start her channel.

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we have another comp coming in a few weeks!

We are under a heat warning, too. Just had a very, very heavy storm roll through. Now has calmed a bit still pouring rain and there's some lightning and thunder about.

Good morning and welcome to Inspirations!!

For inspiration today, we've got Deathwish Dark Roast coffee, Earl Grey and Darjeeling teas. In the fridge, for those seeking to beat the hit, there's pitchers of iced tea and lemonade and a nice assortment of sodas.

Given the weather, stay cool and stay dry as appropriate!

It looks kind of fun, actually, so probably would try it, even knowing the maneuvers the plane goes through to accomplish that.

WYE start a business based on one of your hobbies (selling things you sew, paint, write, etc.)?

Not a big melon fan, but Honeydew probably has a slight edge. Both over watermelon, though.

Electric or gas lawnmower?

Star War : Attack of the Clone (apparently, the Republic had budget cuts)

Flat tire must be fixed.

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white peaches

Ontario peaches are still a couple weeks out (usually come in around the Civic Holiday or shortly after). Love peaches but prefer them fresh so always happy when the domestic crop shows up.

Dancing around a couple stories.

One is the sequel to Night of the Wind that I've talked about. It's up to 3 chapters totalling maybe 4000-5000 words with lots still to go.

The other is a new story that I'm not quite sure where it is headed. A rock star basically quits her band temporarily to refresh and re-energize, moving back into her childhood home (which she now owns) and reconnecting with old friends. Might end up a romance or more of a straight slice-of-life drama or dramedy with a romance angle. Could be for here, or could be for somewhere else. The idea of a star or celebrity trying to break with fame and be normal again is a theme I've been mulling for a while.

Band - Sand

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Sand Tiger Shark

Brie. Haven't had it in a long time, either.

Soft cheeses (like Brie and Camembert) or hard cheeses (e.g. cheddar)?

OTOH, I'd be freaking out a bit inside. OTOH, it would be awesome. Love flying and not prone to airsickness so, yeah.

WYE accept a ride on a civilian spaceflight?

Last Ride ... OF THE DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! - Nightwish (yes, that's how Floor usually intros it)

Antz

Bone - Bond

Quetzal

Salmon. I've kind of soured on steak.

Chicken or Turkey?

Ape is grumpy and sore and doesn't really know why. He's also writing a random story that he has no idea what to do with, but it seems to be obsessing him.

Anyhow, there's Tobermory Flowerpot Island coffee on. Steeping in the teapots we have Raspberry Royale (black) and Buddha's Blend (green + white). Cold drinks are looking good.

It's getting into warm and muggy here again. I swear my lawn still hasn't dried out from Beryl's visit the other day (dew overnight isn't helping) and I need to cut it this weekend. Hate cutting it wet since I use a mulcher mower and the clippings clump if it is too wet.

TEA!!!!! ☕️😊 (Sorry coffee folks, but just never really got into the stuff)

Cola or ginger ale?

Snow, probably. I hate being wet. Then again, snow can get you wet, too, if the temperature is too high. So snow but only if it is cold enough to not be wet snow. Which is probably too cold to be out. Dang, this is complicated.

Straight black tea (e.g. Orange pekoe, various breakfast blends) or a flavoured blend (e.g. Earl Grey)?

6621 (let's go have more fun!)

Beautiful ladies with beautiful voices are my poison and I'll happily admit it. And this video, which I saw the premier of, fills the bill handily. You have not one, but two, Dutch metal sirens here. The song is from Charlotte Wessels' upcoming third solo album and features Simone Simons, whose debut solo album is also coming this year. Wessels has a great band backing her for this new album, too.

Ape is dancing and singing.

Good morning!!!

Putting on some nice Dark Roast from Cloud Forest Coffee. Teas are English Breakfast and Raspberry. There's iced tea, lemonade, and a selection of sodas in the fridge if you're looking for something chillier. Hot water is available for other teas and hot beverages.

Have a good one, folks!!!

Bore - Born