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I like Doctor Mike's video on this subject.  Much more level-headed than the scare-mongering click-bait crap coming out of pretty much all of the media right now.

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That's the last time I was under 200 pounds ( Read more... )

One of the most aggravating things about being on this damned endless diet has been taking my evening walks and having to smell everyone else's backyard barbecue.  *drool* *drool* *pant* *beg* *whine ( Read more... )

It's been forever since I've posted something.  I've been meaning to, but I've had other things to do and by the time I get them done, I'm not feelin' it.  I'm basically retired at this point, but even then, there is always some sort of Shit To Do.  Case in point:  I got "the letter" from the HOA about my cracked and buckling driveway back in March ( Read more... )

Meh.  It's Winter.  It gets dark too early. *grumble ( Read more... )

The reason I haven't posted sooner is that I've been dealing with a rather nasty upper respiratory bug I caught while in Paris.  Fortunately, it didn't really start hitting me until I was on the way back home, so it didn't affect my time in Paris.  I've also been running around dealing with the aftermath of my wallet being stolen by bix noods on ( Read more... )

As my buddy sabotlours mentioned, we had just gotten off the Eurostar at "Gard du Nord" station, and got on a very very crowded Metro train to head to our hotel.  I was crammed between a couple of Africans, who I thought looked suspicious, so I was trying to cover my pockets, anticipating a pickpocket attempt.  And sure enough. BIIIIIIXXXX NOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!   ( Read more... )

A miracle occured!  For the first time in years, I was able to log onto the site to reserve my room without the server crashing instantly.  I've secured the Hitlon executive suite for the fourth year running, so it looks like I'll be doing my "usual" room party.

I had to put my poor cat, Dusty, to sleep today ( Read more... )