William Sinclair

@Albain (237)

Edinburgh, Scotland • Age 61

Joined myLot 2 years ago

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How I Slept on my Camping Trip

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (121656) • Gainesville, Florida 1 Mar 23

On my backpacking adventures with my son, we have to carry all of our gear on our backs, since we hike for great distances in some of the most remote areas of the state. This gear includes our sleeping shelter. In most other...

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William Sinclair Like you, my son and myself used to go camping and hillwalking frequently but, being in Scotland, a hammock wasn't really a viable choice 'cos we'd get rained on a lot! We used a two-man tent which was reasonably light and easy to pitch. My camping days are...

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Christmas greetings

Always smiling @allknowing (137553) • India 24 Dec 22

There was a time we would go hunting for Christmas cards and prepare a list of those who would receive these cards. That was stopped and it was a digital card that was thoughtfully created by me and with just one click it would go...

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William Sinclair I think that the personal touch of a phone call or an actual physical card is the best way to do it!

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A spa bath in our hotel

Judy Evans @JudyEv (341741) • Rockingham, Australia 23 Dec 22

In our new house in the lifestyle village, most things are geared to elderly people. There are no steps and even the passage is wide enough for a wheelchair and a helper. The bathroom is big enough to take a wheelchair and the...

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William Sinclair That's lovely! We are officially jealous of you two!

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Do You Have Kids Who Play Video Games?

celticeagle @celticeagle (168126) • Boise, Idaho 24 Dec 22

I came upon this interesting article and thought I would share the info here. My grandson spends a lot of time playing a game called Minecraft so this article made me more interested than I probably would be otherwise. Did you...

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William Sinclair Our grandson is absolutely glued to Fortnite. He has persuaded me to play a couple games with him but I just can't see the attraction. Must be an age thing!

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Do You Remember Wishbones?

celticeagle @celticeagle (168126) • Boise, Idaho 24 Dec 22

I remember holidays in my youth when the wishbone was removed from the turkey, set aside to dry, and then two people made a wish and pulled the prongs. Whoever got most of it got their wish. I remember the kids would have fun...

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William Sinclair I remember wishbones. They never worked for me

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Pharmacy Horror Story

snowy @snowy22315 (181948) • United States 23 Dec 22

So, anyway I had mentioned my troubles this morning getting the med refill. When I got to the pharmacy, there was a major line, like about a 30 minute line. The poor pharmacist was working by herself, and I don't think she knew...

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William Sinclair It's amazing the people we can meet when standing in line for something. At least it passes the time!

23 Dec 22

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I ate it

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (160879) • United States 22 Dec 22

Before I could take a picture I ate my Rudolph donut. It was good. Regular doughnut, caramel frosted. Candy eyes, and a red jelly bean nose. Pretzel antlers. Tis the season of many many sweets. I will bake some this week as...

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William Sinclair You ate Rudolph! How could you?

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I was wrong (Good morning)

Stacey @xstitcher (32682) • Petaluma, California 23 Dec 22

Last night I said there was nowhere for me to go. I forgot that sometime yesterday, my brother's x-girlfriend texted me and asked if I wanted to go out for coffee this morning. I agreed, since I like her and haven't seen her in...

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William Sinclair Unexpectedly remembering a fun invitation is one of life's little pleasures!

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It's CCCOOOLLLDDD Out There!

Jim Bauer @porwest (92404) • United States 23 Dec 22

Not that this is news of any kind. The entire country in the United States is stuck in a cold snap, especially the middle of it. I still have the company truck this morning—and while it has remote start supposedly, I can't get it...

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William Sinclair It never gets as cold as that where I am and it's more likely to rain here than drop any significant amount of snow

23 Dec 22

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Is the world still a nice place to stay?

Ifamous @ifa225 (14460) • Indonesia 23 Dec 22

Earthquake comes too often, rain hard, tornado, flood, thunder storm seems like happening in everywhere Because this changing weather, many people easily get sick and die. I miss the calm weather when I was a child. Everything...

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William Sinclair In a word - ''NO'' it isn't a very nice place for many people!

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A pretty ornament for our Christmas tree

Judy Evans @JudyEv (341741) • Rockingham, Australia 23 Dec 22

Our son in Ireland wanted some suggestions for Christmas. I mentioned a catalogue that had a range of personalised gifts. When we returned from Melbourne, there was a small parcel at the front door. It’s the Christmas tree...

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koala

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William Sinclair That's very thoughtful of them! Our grandkids have given us several similar but home-made Christmas ornaments which are currently hanging on our tree

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Christmas cafés.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (13120) • Ireland 23 Dec 22

The days coming up to Christmas are a great time to sit in cafes because they’re all devoid of customers. People are so pre-occupied with shopping that they skip the cafes and for that reason alone I wish it could be Christmas...

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William Sinclair I have never developed the habit of sitting in a cafe - unless my wife and I are out shopping and we've popped in for a 15-minute coffee and toilet break. You're right - what have antlers to do with Christmas unless it's a reference to Rudolph pulling Santa's...

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It Is COLLLLDDDDDD

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (107859) • Marion, Ohio 23 Dec 22

But we did not lose electric. Thats a good start. The wind is staying in the 20 mile per hour range. That makes minus 4 F feel even colder. I got the feeding and watering done without freezing myself. I didnt see any cats when I...

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William Sinclair Not particularly cold where I am but there is a weather warning out for the next few days so maybe we'll have snow on Christmas Day

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Winter Solstice and Superstitions

Anna @LadyDuck (471969) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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William Sinclair We don't have any special traditions involving solstices. In fact, I didn't even know when it was until I read your post!

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Hopefully an Easy Going Drive

Jim Bauer @porwest (92404) • United States 22 Dec 22

On the bright side it is payday for me today. On the down side I am still in Delafield, Wisconsin this morning as I have been traveling for work, and of course we have this winter storm in the midst. It will likely be a long and...

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William Sinclair A 7-hour drive home! When I was working it took me about 20 minutes to get home!

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Flying home for Christmas.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (13120) • Ireland 22 Dec 22

Another daughter arrives tomorrow. And as I write that lovely sentence I realise that I must now specify for reasons of clarification that my wife is not pregnant. I refer to an adult daughter flying in from Scotland to celebrate...

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William Sinclair Where I am p*****g out the upstairs windows is also an option if the loo is occupied! It's an old Scottish tradition

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If you drink you are gonna die

vanny @vandana7 (100526) • India 18 Dec 22

I seem to have too much to discuss these two days..LOL But the topics have lined up like that...:( One of the party leaders said that he is not gonna give any compensation to people who have consumed illicit liquor and died. I...

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William Sinclair Persistent drunks should be locked up away from society!

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He's back for good

Babygirlrae @carebear29 (31970) • Wausau, Wisconsin 22 Dec 22

So my boyfriend is back for good. We been together going on 10 months now. We got things straightened out with his living situation. My ex roommate caused a bunch of issues. My son is happy my boyfriend is back because he calls...

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William Sinclair Hope it works out OK for the three of you!

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Why are we here?

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (160879) • United States 20 Dec 22

I mean, why are we in school for a partial week right before Christmas, with tons of kids and staff out sick? Many of the districts around are already out for "winter break" aka--Christmas vacation. I hear that there is still...

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William Sinclair Why indeed? One of those existential questions which doesn't have an answer Or, we're here because we need to work to support ourselves!

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Packaging

Always smiling @allknowing (137553) • India 19 Dec 22

I was surprised when my friend from the UK got me these chocolates. I had a few dollars with me and I had asked her to buy some chocolates and send it with her mother who was visiting with her and returning after a couple of...

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William Sinclair It's probably something to do with cost. Certain types of packaging are cheaper than others

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