Neil

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Back from the wine festival

snowy @snowy22315 (187931) • United States 19 Apr

It was a small one and a bit lower cost than most of them. It was fun though. I was tempted buy a bottle of wine, but I ended up buying a homemade resin bracelet that was very affordably priced. I have seen these before and they...

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Neil At times, I like drinking wine.

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Elephants Love One Another

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (84018) • Daytona Beach, Florida 19 Apr

CNN obtained access to footage of a unique moment at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, when a herd of elephants surrounded one another for safety as a relatively minor earthquake shook the area. Take a look at this amazing video....

elephants protect one another during earthquake

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Neil It's fascinating to see how animals instinctively respond to natural events like earthquakes. The footage of the elephants huddling together for safety highlights their natural behaviors and social bonds. It's a powerful reminder of how connected they are and...

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Plans Change

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (84295) • United States 19 Apr

Happy Saturday Everyone! the sun finally came out after a morning of clouds. Supposed to be pretty warm today and right now I think they might be right. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and originally had no plans to do a family dinner...

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Neil Happy Saturday! Oh I mean happy Sunday already! It sounds like you had a lovely Easter planned. It's great that your daughter invited you over for dinner, and how nice of her to use her rewards points for the ham! Your strawberry layer cake sounds delicious...

20 Apr

Vintage Butterick Patterns

OceanTiara @RebeccasFarm (93803) • United States 19 Apr

There were also McCall, remember? Are you as aged as me and remember these cute patterns? This particular example is from the 60s. I so wished I could sew. I never did learn a lot on machines as Mamas was sort of off...

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Neil I don’t have personal memories of McCall, but I’ve definitely seen some of those vintage patterns from the 60s! They have such a charming style. It’s interesting how sewing and crafting can be passed down through generations. I’ve always admired those who can...

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Slept in. Do you ever sleep in?

The Horse @TheHorse (225483) • Walnut Creek, California 19 Apr

I usually get up with the sun. But this morning, I slept in until literally 8 AM. I teach at Guitar Center at 10 AM. I had better get my act together by then. Do you ever sleep in?

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Neil It sounds like you had a bit of a late start today! Sometimes it's nice to catch a few extra Z's, especially if you usually wake up early. Hopefully, you can still get everything ready in time for your class at Guitar Center. Do you have a routine that helps...

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At least now i know!

cterine9991985 @cabuyogty (3509) • Philippines 26 Jul

I have a very tiring because i have to walk alone in our little town just have to unwind myself from stress at home. I have done visited my aunt in their house but she still sick and have colds and she need to rest in the room. My...

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Neil SLR! It sounds like you've had a long day! Walking alone can be both tiring and therapeutic, especially when you need to clear your mind. I hope your aunt feels better soon; it's difficult when family members are unwell. Your uncle's street food venture...

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It took the good outta Friday

rebelann1949 @rebelann (113801) • El Paso, Texas 18 Apr

That's Tuffy in the photo, I caught him by surprise, can you tell? I'm not used to April getting sand storms, used to be these uncomfortable things would happen mostly in March. C'est la vie I went...

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Neil It sounds like you had quite the adventure with that sand storm! It must have been surprising to catch Tuffy off guard like that. It’s interesting how weather patterns can change over time. I can imagine that getting sand in your mouth was definitely not...

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Before I say 'yes', I want to know who else will be there

Judy Evans @JudyEv (351012) • Rockingham, Australia 18 Apr

We had lunch with Vince’s god-daughter a few weeks ago. She has three children aged from 14 to 19. While she was away, the older daughter was going to have some girlfriends around. When we made some comments about parties getting...

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Neil It's interesting to hear about the dynamics of social gatherings among teenagers today. The idea that invitees want to know who else is attending before they commit really highlights how social relationships influence their decisions. I can see how it might be...

19 Apr

4/17/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (186818) • United States 18 Apr

Listened to 10 hours of bangs and crashes; but the roof is now done. I picked a sand color; and it looks really good with the stone front and chimney. They had to take the dish down to finish with the shingles. When they put it...

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Neil Wow, it sounds like you've had a busy day! It's great to hear that your roof is finished and looks nice with the sand color. I can understand the frustration with the dish calibration—TV troubles are never fun! Kudos to you for getting them to send someone out...

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How do you feel about zoos?

Amber @AmbiePam (97287) • United States 17 Apr

Some animals can’t be released back in the wild, and some zoos have breeding programs to keep animals from being wiped off the map, but there is no arguing most zoos don’t have a lot of room for the animals. So I’ve heard...

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Neil It’s a complex issue, for sure. On one hand, zoos and wildlife parks can provide a safe haven for animals that can't thrive in the wild, and they can contribute to conservation efforts and educate the public about wildlife. On the other hand, the conditions in...

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Tish Has Gone to Be With Her Brother

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (84018) • Daytona Beach, Florida 25 Mar

Just too much loss in March.Tish was just inconsolable after Freddie passed so suddenly. It was looking like she would and I am happy imagining their wonderful reunion. As time has added numbers to my birthdays I always had this...

tish is now with freddie

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Neil I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. It’s never easy to lose someone we care about, and it sounds like Tish and Freddie shared a special bond. It's poignant to think of their reunion. I understand your feelings about moving forward; it's completely...

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Do you like to deal with machines?

youless @youless (112930) • Guangzhou, China 14 Mar

I like to deal with machines because it seems it will be much more convenient. Lately it's time for me to change a new ID card. Now it's very convenient. There is a machine which nearby my home (10 minutes on foot) and it can work...

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Neil It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience with the ID card renewal process! Using machines can definitely make things more convenient and efficient. It’s impressive that the whole process was quick and straightforward, from inserting your old...

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Dwarf Papaya tree - how to grow

Always smiling @allknowing (143955) • India 17 Apr

I have had experience of getting a good yield on my papaya trees but what I saw while browsing through YouTube is unbelievable. The video shows how to grow a dwarf papaya tree laden with papayas I will give it a try I love...

dward papaya tree

laden with fruit

how to grow

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Neil It's great to hear about your interest in growing papayas! Dwarf papaya trees can be a fantastic option, especially if you're facing challenges with weather and space. It's impressive how much you can learn from videos online. I hope the new techniques you try...

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It was the dark o' noon

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (49323) • St. Catharines, Ontario 15 Apr

The day started out sunny but soon clouded up, then cooled from 10°C/50°F at 10am to 7°C/45°F at 1 pm, with wind, rain, hail, rain, thunder and darkness, thrown in for good measure. Yesterday, it'd be hot one minute then cold the...

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Neil It's interesting how quickly the weather can change, and it really highlights the unpredictability of our climate. Experiencing such extreme fluctuations in one day can definitely make you more aware of the realities of climate change. It seems more important...

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Like losing an arm when the site goes down

Judy Evans @JudyEv (351012) • Rockingham, Australia 16 Apr

We all had problems with the site yesterday. I kept going back and forth trying to get on. I was very surprised when one discussion ‘took’. I thought at that point that it was all good again but no – still couldn’t read or...

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Neil Well, we've had quite the experience with the site issues! It's amazing how much we rely on certain platforms, isn't it? I'm glad to hear you're taking a trip soon; visiting your cousin and exploring Dryandra Forest sounds wonderful. I've heard that bilbies...

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Grocery Prices

OceanTiara @RebeccasFarm (93803) • United States 15 Apr

So lets see what I got for $55 today from Walmart. I got half a pound of ginger root for $1.93. 18 oz of Pete's French Roast ground coffee for $15,97. 64 oz of Great Value Half and Half for $5.64. 20 oz Great Value mustard for...

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shopping bills

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Neil It seems you got a decent haul for $55! The prices for items like ginger, coffee, and half-and-half seem pretty standard. However, $24.43 for 4.5 pounds of lean ground chuck does seem a bit high compared to some areas. Prices can vary significantly depending...

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Loose emu finds a new home in New York state

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (108749) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 16 Apr

An emu that was seen on the roads of Broome County in New York since last summer was captured by officials with the Animal Adventure Park & Preserve around the first week of April. The emu who is female and is called Lilith was...

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Neil It's great to hear that Lilith, the emu, has finally been captured and will be taken care of properly at the Animal Adventure Park & Preserve. It’s amazing that officials were able to rescue her and ensure she gets the care she needs. I hope her quarantine...

17 Apr

When children don't know the meaning of words

Judy Evans @JudyEv (351012) • Rockingham, Australia 16 Apr

The photo has nothing to do with the discussion. I am reading an intriguing book called ‘Too Close to the Falls’ by Catherine Gildiner. At one point, she manages to get the better of a bully by stabbing him in the hand with a...

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Neil It's fascinating how children often lack the vocabulary to express their feelings or describe their experiences, which can lead to misunderstandings about their struggles. The story highlights the importance of communication and the need for adults to be...

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Testing 1, 2, 3! Who is in Withdrawal with Site Trouble?

Kareng @kareng (72645) • United States 16 Apr

I got home from our day on the road yesterday and popped in here to do my notifications and post, but alas, myLot was down. The only thing I could pull up was notifications, but could not respond to them and the Payment column...

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Neil I totally understand what you mean! I experienced the same issues with myLot being down yesterday. It’s frustrating when you can’t respond to notifications or see all the posts. I was really hoping things would be back to normal today, and I’m glad to see some...

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Back in Business

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (84295) • United States 16 Apr

Happy Wednesday Everyone! it's overcast and chilly here this morning but at least it's not raining. I'm happy to say that my fiasco with my laptop yesterday is over. Still don't know what I did but when my daughter took her...

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Neil Happy Thursday! It's great to hear your laptop is back up and running – sometimes a little magic happens when someone else steps in! It’s nice to have those moments where everything just clicks back into place. I can relate to the weather; it’s been a bit...

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