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orlok · 07-01-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dreams

I just spent time reading a few articles about him and his books. This talk sounds like it will be super interesting. Have you read any of his books?

Just got back after a day traipsing round London, visiting the Science Museum and the Saatchi Gallery, amongst other things, and I'm tired and looking forward to me own bed. But it was a great day and a great talk from Mr Dawkins last night.

Yes, I've read The God Delusion and The Selfish Gene, and am in awe of the man's intellect. He came across as a very decent, self effacing person, and I now have a signed copy of his autobiography to read

. Like me, he was born in Africa (to British parents), and spent some time growing up in what was then Rhodesia, so I look forward to the read.

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

Not sleeping at almost 4a.m. *sigh* Today is my first physical therapy outside the hospital which is a very good thing as I've been trying to stretch and bend but some of the staples are pulling and bleeding

Ouch. Get well quickly wishes coming your way.

kindlekitten · 07-02-2014, 12:44 AM

Well p.t. kicked my butt! I have to take it easy on the stretching until the staples come out. Hope I don't start locking up!

WT Sharpe · 07-02-2014, 11:14 AM

Keep up the good work, kk.

Yesterday I went for my first walk since falling down and breaking my crown on May 10th. I had been avoiding going because of the pain associated with my broken rib, which also occurred when I fell, but yesterday I walked about the equivalent of a city block. I could have walked longer, but the rib was starting to complain a bit and I didn't want to push it.

WT Sharpe · 07-02-2014, 11:21 AM

Did you know that head&shoulders 2in1 ocean lift dandruff shampoo provides these 7 benefits?

removes flakes
calms itching
relieves irritation
reduces redness
great scent
fights dryness
leaves hair beautiful

I really need to get back in the habit of keeping a book of quotations in the bathroom.

WT Sharpe · 07-02-2014, 11:56 AM

I just ordered the hardcover edition of The Yale Book of Quotations (Fred R. Shapiro, Editor). That should keep keep me busy while I'm doing my business.

kindlekitten · 07-02-2014, 08:36 PM

Lol@Tom!

Rumpelteazer · 07-03-2014, 04:43 AM

Lexie hardly ever comes down to the store anymore. The only reasons for her are either to complain about something or to eat from the bit of grass growing outside the door between the wall and the paving stones.

Just now she was trying to do the latter, lying stretched out, very flat and pressed up against the open door on the doormat when her least favourite person, the vet (who was picking up an order), asked her what she was doing. I've never seen her jump so high or run up the stairs so fast.

I think it will be a while before she comes downstairs again.

kindlekitten · 07-03-2014, 07:12 AM

Listening to the coyotes drum line. They're in full voice tonight. I love this time of year, I can sleep with my doors and windows open and it almost feels like I'm sleeping in the garden

cromag · 07-04-2014, 03:37 AM

We have a small pack of coyotes in our neighborhood, as well. I haven't seen any since I had to stop my night walks -- but I'm hoping my knee is good enough to start taking them again by the end of the year.

On a related note, a friend was eating dinner tonight at a restaurant named Coyote Crossing when a mouse ran through the dining area. I told her she was lucky it wasn't a coyote.

Stitchawl · 07-04-2014, 09:16 AM

Home is the hunter, home from the hill, and the sailor home from the hill...
And now, editing photos... as usual!

In the middle of the jungle, an ancient temple surrounded by bamboo scaffolding as workers do repairs...

... and a woman getting ready to trade her cow for some magic beans?

Happy 4th of July, America!

Stitchawl

WT Sharpe · 07-04-2014, 09:21 AM

Just had a nice breakfast fixed by my wife and ex-daughter-in-law, who spent the night because she was concerned about the tornado watch that was in effect last night as a result of Hurricane Arthur passing by. The breakfast was delicious. I sneaked some to Norton, and he loved it, too. I just hope he doesn't try to show his gratitude because I'm wearing shorts.

Next it's back to the kitchen for a cup of coffee to top off the orange juice and the eggs, bread, sausage, bacon, and cheese combo. Soon after that I'll start reading The Yale Book of Quotations.

Rumpelteazer · 07-05-2014, 10:25 AM

I just got my monthly photo journalling subscription. Last month was the first time and I picked it up at the store, this month I had it sent to me and they send it out in a pizza box (the right size for the 12x12 inch paper). I really like this months products. My only gripe about is, and that's in general, not just for the subscription, there's always an overdose of cards and embellishments with words like love, love you, happy, sunshine, etc. Since I don't have a boyfriend I use up the love things on photographs of Lexie and it would be nice to have stickers/cards/flairs that say "this day sucked" because I want to document those days, too.

Going to make a print order for the pictures I took over the past two weeks tomorrow, so I can pick them up on Tuesday and then I can have fun with all my new things. I still need to get over the feeling of using things I really like, I want to save them and not use them.

badgoodDeb · 07-05-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I still need to get over the feeling of using things I really like, I want to save them and not use them.

I just discovered a pack of writing paper from about 25 years ago. An artist friend had printed it: it's got a lovely hand drawn dragon down the side. See, I've never used it because I like it so much!

And now I rarely write snail mail letters, since the internet is so much easier.

Rumpelteazer · 07-05-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I just discovered a pack of writing paper from about 25 years ago. An artist friend had printed it: it's got a lovely hand drawn dragon down the side. See, I've never used it because I like it so much!

And now I rarely write snail mail letters, since the internet is so much easier.

LOL, I just love chevron and hexagon shapes and saved various stickers of last months subscription. However, I can't use them this month because the stickers are really bright colours and this month's sub is muted colours (though this month included a whole bunch of vellum chevrons).

Stitchawl · 07-06-2014, 09:53 AM

One of the problems faced by every major city today is 'what to do with old tires!' You can't just burn 'em. The air pollution would be outrageous. It's expensive to grind them up into new road surface material, but that does work... somewhat. They won't bio-degrade for about 72 billion years... But Thailand came up with a solution. And we can see it being implemented all over the Kingdom. With some clever cutting and a few rivets to hold bits together, they have recycled tires into roadside trash containers that will never rust, even in Thailand's high humidity. Never break. How do you break a tire? Easy to clean with a garden hose. Can be painted to match surroundings if wanted. And not the ugliest (well, OK... maybe close) things on the street. Beats seeing a lot of litter though!

I give you Thai Tire Trash Bins!

Stitchawl

07-02-2014, 11:21 AM	#37789
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Did you know that head&shoulders 2in1 ocean lift dandruff shampoo provides these 7 benefits? removes flakes calms itching relieves irritation reduces redness great scent fights dryness leaves hair beautiful I really need to get back in the habit of keeping a book of quotations in the bathroom.

07-04-2014, 03:37 AM	#37794
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,535 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	We have a small pack of coyotes in our neighborhood, as well. I haven't seen any since I had to stop my night walks -- but I'm hoping my knee is good enough to start taking them again by the end of the year. On a related note, a friend was eating dinner tonight at a restaurant named Coyote Crossing when a mouse ran through the dining area. I told her she was lucky it wasn't a coyote. Last edited by cromag; 07-04-2014 at 03:39 AM.

07-04-2014, 09:21 AM	#37796
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Just had a nice breakfast fixed by my wife and ex-daughter-in-law, who spent the night because she was concerned about the tornado watch that was in effect last night as a result of Hurricane Arthur passing by. The breakfast was delicious. I sneaked some to Norton, and he loved it, too. I just hope he doesn't try to show his gratitude because I'm wearing shorts. Next it's back to the kitchen for a cup of coffee to top off the orange juice and the eggs, bread, sausage, bacon, and cheese combo. Soon after that I'll start reading The Yale Book of Quotations. Last edited by WT Sharpe; 07-04-2014 at 09:23 AM.

07-02-2014, 12:44 AM	#37787
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	Well p.t. kicked my butt! I have to take it easy on the stretching until the staples come out. Hope I don't start locking up!

07-02-2014, 11:14 AM	#37788
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Keep up the good work, kk. Yesterday I went for my first walk since falling down and breaking my crown on May 10th. I had been avoiding going because of the pain associated with my broken rib, which also occurred when I fell, but yesterday I walked about the equivalent of a city block. I could have walked longer, but the rib was starting to complain a bit and I didn't want to push it.

07-02-2014, 11:56 AM	#37790
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I just ordered the hardcover edition of *The Yale Book of Quotations* (Fred R. Shapiro, Editor). That should keep keep me busy while I'm doing my business.

07-02-2014, 08:36 PM	#37791
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	Lol@Tom!

07-03-2014, 04:43 AM	#37792
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,360 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Lexie hardly ever comes down to the store anymore. The only reasons for her are either to complain about something or to eat from the bit of grass growing outside the door between the wall and the paving stones. Just now she was trying to do the latter, lying stretched out, very flat and pressed up against the open door on the doormat when her least favourite person, the vet (who was picking up an order), asked her what she was doing. I've never seen her jump so high or run up the stairs so fast. I think it will be a while before she comes downstairs again.

07-03-2014, 07:12 AM	#37793
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	Listening to the coyotes drum line. They're in full voice tonight. I love this time of year, I can sleep with my doors and windows open and it almost feels like I'm sleeping in the garden

07-04-2014, 09:16 AM	#37795
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Home is the hunter, home from the hill, and the sailor home from the hill... And now, editing photos... as usual! In the middle of the jungle, an ancient temple surrounded by bamboo scaffolding as workers do repairs... ... and a woman getting ready to trade her cow for some magic beans? Happy 4th of July, America! Stitchawl

07-05-2014, 10:25 AM	#37797
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,360 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I just got my monthly photo journalling subscription. Last month was the first time and I picked it up at the store, this month I had it sent to me and they send it out in a pizza box (the right size for the 12x12 inch paper). I really like this months products. My only gripe about is, and that's in general, not just for the subscription, there's always an overdose of cards and embellishments with words like love, love you, happy, sunshine, etc. Since I don't have a boyfriend I use up the love things on photographs of Lexie and it would be nice to have stickers/cards/flairs that say "this day sucked" because I want to document those days, too. Going to make a print order for the pictures I took over the past two weeks tomorrow, so I can pick them up on Tuesday and then I can have fun with all my new things. I still need to get over the feeling of using things I really like, I want to save them and not use them.

07-06-2014, 09:53 AM	#37800
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	One of the problems faced by every major city today is 'what to do with old tires!' You can't just burn 'em. The air pollution would be outrageous. It's expensive to grind them up into new road surface material, but that does work... somewhat. They won't bio-degrade for about 72 billion years... But Thailand came up with a solution. And we can see it being implemented all over the Kingdom. With some clever cutting and a few rivets to hold bits together, they have recycled tires into roadside trash containers that will never rust, even in Thailand's high humidity. Never break. How do you break a tire? Easy to clean with a garden hose. Can be painted to match surroundings if wanted. And not the ugliest (well, OK... maybe close) things on the street. Beats seeing a lot of litter though! I give you Thai Tire Trash Bins! Stitchawl