I still think an old lady with gout is a better weather forecaster than the TV "meteorologists."
The flight fantasy is one that many people use as a coping mechanism, I'd bet. Plus, it can be kind of fun, like planning a vacation you know you'll probably never take. Fantasy is not unhealthy; just the opposite, in fact. My best end-of-life fantasy has always been sailing off on a boat just big enough to hold a case or two of good gin, a box of limes, an ice chest, and a bed. And some books. And a 23 year old gal that likes older men. And....
The gun nuts around here murder all the mountain lions...
When my wife and I were first dating, her family had horses and one day she took me out for a ride. I'll have to post that story for everyone's general amusement.
Go to webmd.com, put shin splints into the search box. It'll tell you what they are (to make sure that is in fact what you have) and how to treat it.
Great story! My mom let me have a Vespa scooter when I was 14. I graduated upward, getting a Triumph cycle back in '67. Got married in '68 and we toured the State of Florida on that cycle. I've been fighting the urge lately to get another, but I'm thinking I'd likely kill myself at my ripe age.
Big flea markets are wonderful places to roam about. I've got a story about one I'll have to post soon.
What a marvelous tale!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Ooh, that butternut squash & sausage dish sounds good.
Maybe you should give your new computer a name... that way you'll be less inclined to curse at it! Something like Hazel or Ethel...
You've described me & my wife while out hiking... I always want to stop and inspect things, she wants to keep moving.
They'd almost have to be playing Willie Nelson music inside...
Great photos, Hobster!!
One must always have one's priorities in order, huh...