The 50 Plus Cafe, Pub, All-Nite Greasy Spoon and Dive Bar

[likes2watchU]

Morning, Spoonies
*checks clock* yep, still morning here
How's everyone doing so far?

Beautiful wood, W!

Does anyone else read this in David Byrne's voice? "You may ask yourself..."

Isn't it interesting they will ask YOU to do that? It's probably a good thing it was you. A less experienced person might have acquiesced.

This is another reason why upper food chain likes the lower rungs to be filled with youngsters and sycophants

Unfortunately, we're all at or close to that age where we're seeing our parents nearing or at the end of their lives. It's hard and complicated. And a completely different dynamic.

So true... it's a very challenging phase in the Circle of Life

Remember to care for yourself too.

Truth ! Self-Care is Health Care

Off to herd some weasels. They won't see it coming . . . .

HugglePOUNCE?!?

The Northern lights were visible down here on Tuesday night and were a maybe for last night. I missed Tuesday night and last night was a bust.

I got some neat shots on Tuesday but nada last night.
You're really, really far South for most of them, aren't you?

Budget discussions fill me with the urge to kill

I like the daylight bulbs too.

I'm no help... I'm light sensitive.
With the exception of my bathrooms and kitchen I use diffused or reflected light pretty much everywhere.
And if I can get by with a nightlight? I don't even bother turning the big lights on most times.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Afternoon…well, almost afternoon. Late to the party this morning. Had to take delivery of new kitchen ornament SWMBO ordered. Big night last night winding down the concert season at our local amphitheater. Now to rake a metric ton of leaves off the willow oak.

Have a great day everyone! Yer MZ——

 

[RjR3_1954]

It's only my 5th cup

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I just read that light therapy bulbs have inconclusive clinical results as to effectiveness in treating SAD. But, I suspect it’s worth a try along with consulting your doctor. I bet our favorite nurses here will also weigh in on it as well.

 

[dkak001]

I am south of you but the winter months really get to me. I could change my lights if I knew what to change them to. What spectrum should I be looking for in the lights?

Still sorting through the information, or misinformation out there. It used to be the recommendation was full spectrum, but I believe those included some UV, as that was generated with florescent tubes.

Now with modern white LEDs, it more about how much light you get, not so much about the spectrum. It's looking like 5000k or 6000k color temperature will do the trick. It's just getting up to 5000 to 10000 lumens per square meter.

Still digging, I'll let you know what I find.

 

[Oldermom935]

Over the Mediterranean

 

[Tweedledude]

Over the Mediterranean

Nice. Do luve the Med.

 

[likes2watchU]

Over the Mediterranean

Thanks for the update
Continued safe travels, OM

 

[Oldermom935]

This is me:

 

[Oldermom935]

 

[likes2watchU]

This is me:

good fight song!!

 

[likes2watchU]

Eye on the Prize!
Reel in that big fish... then come back and tell us all about it!

 

[Wat_Tyler]

I don't know. That would be too easy. If I knew, then we'd all know . . .


that we don't really know at all.


That's where the fun begins and Peace isn't far behind.


Off to see the sleep weasels . . . .

 

[Missk_2022]

Nighty night.
I saved the world today
1. Found dads medicare card....in his wallet in the wrong slot behind his gas reward card
2. Put a shim under the recliner.... the floor is a touch crooked.
3. Made a dentist appt for dad
4. Helped mom with amazon return
5. Took out their garbage and can to the road
6. Worked 10 hrs
7. Council meeting
8. Cheese sandwich for dinner

 

[dkak001]

Goodnight all.

 

[Adventurous_soul]

Nighty night.
I saved the world today
1. Found dads medicare card....in his wallet in the wrong slot behind his gas reward card
2. Put a shim under the recliner.... the floor is a touch crooked.
3. Made a dentist appt for dad
4. Helped mom with amazon return
5. Took out their garbage and can to the road
6. Worked 10 hrs
7. Council meeting
8. Cheese sandwich for dinner

Nice work Miss K, i hope you have sweet dreams after achieving all that today.

 

[RjR3_1954]

G'night everyone
Turning in early tonight, busy day tomorrow...

 

[likes2watchU]

Nighty night.
I saved the world today

Heck yeah, you did!
Sometimes the small things make the biggest impact. You rule!

G'night everyone
Turning in early tonight, busy day tomorrow...

Sleep sweet, RJ. Hope you have a Fabulous Friday tomorrow

Okay, okay... it's my bedtime, too, spoonies. Sweet Dreams everyone

 

[nipplecaresser]

I do like barley. In soup and beer.

Big fan.

But yes…Jack of all trades…master of nuthin!

I was actually referencing your penchant for performing undraped rather than casting aspersions on your assiduousness!
Though I do have reservations about how much time you devote to your many musical contributions!!

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Up. Coffee. Pack 'em up soon. Still no phone number for Dr. Tyler's wellness call today at 11. Go figure. A touch underwhelmed to be certain. We are doing four units a day but only two on Fridays so the out-of-town weasels can get home while the sun shines. Here's hoping that happens for everyone. We do have one call for something left undone yesterday. It waited - we'll deal today. The head wire butcher is praised by the two fussiest women out there. He must have licked his eyebrow or something . . . .

Coffee refill.

 

[Boat1]

Okay - a few minutes to catch up
Let's jump in...


Dr. Likes Rx:
Rest, Hydrate, Rest, Delegate... and once all that is done? Take a hot shower/bath and then a nap.
Hope you both shake this and get to feeling better soon!!

Hand warmers can be foot warmers if you put them in your shoes/boots. Gotta keep those tootsies warm!
Oh, if the scarf isn't enough, I add a slouch hat. Lightweight, comfy and usually just enough to keep heat from escaping through my melon

Oooh, swanky! I like it.

Gotta love a guy that picks up around the house


Yay! Glad you got a bit more sleep (aka A Nap). Hoping others were as lucky as B2

I don't care how many apps are out there... I see a sign like that? I gas up and pit stop!!

Sounds like a wonderful adventure... at just the right time!


*taps foot* I'd say long overdue... who do I need to "have words with", @Boat1?

My last place was like that - had to tinker with the baseboard heat twice... to turn it down. I've been at my current place twice as long and am still surprised when I get cold wearing a t-shirt and undies in the dead of winter.

*taps the other foot* Seriously?!? WTAF, @Boat1?
We're getting closer to needing Bo to warm up. IYKYK

If I had horsies, I would do that every day, too!!

Is it a win that he's already got Eyes on the Prize??

Hope you get good news!!
Personal Note: I never learned the official name, but we all knew what my uncle meant when he mentioned getting another cement fusion in his spine.

I still need to try farro, but like rice or barley in soup. I just need to remember to strain leftovers when I have them. Part personal choice and part that sciency thing where certain grains act as uber sponges*

*Heard @Wonderer67 just joined Über Spönges


Hope it all goes well, @Missk_2022!!

the struggle is real... sweets for you and savory starches/carbs for me

I wish you the best of luck. Difficult neighbors make everything difficult.

SAD lamps can be spendy, but research shows they're effective. There are some decent, inexpensive ones out there now so you can "try before you buy" (i.e. try for small money before spending big money).

Home. Sweet. Home!
Good morning Lovely Spoonies!
I LOVE your way of thinking, @likes2watchU
...a 23 hour day, the last 10+ driving home... F'kn headlights went out 5 times, throwing the pucker factor to 12, on the 1-10 scale...
Pro-Tip #247.... in the event of headlight failure, IMMEDIATELY hit blinker or hazard lights, as even an intermittent flash of light, showing your relative position in the road is good...
I learned that decades ago, on my motorcycle in an "S curve."

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Home. Sweet. Home!
Good morning Lovely Spoonies!
I LOVE your way of thinking, @likes2watchU
...a 23 hour day, the last 10+ driving home... F'kn headlights went out 5 times, throwing the pucker factor to 12, on the 1-10 scale...
Pro-Tip #247.... in the event of headlight failure, IMMEDIATELY hit blinker or hazard lights, as even an intermittent flash of light, showing your relative position in the road is good...
I learned that decades ago, on my motorcycle in an "S curve."

I had both the low beams crap out once, but the brights worked. Fuck 'em, I drove home seeing everything.

 

[Boat1]

I had both the low beams crap out once, but the brights worked. Fuck 'em, I drove home seeing everything.

Hell yeah!
...I had momentary total darkness...

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Hell yeah!
...I had momentary total darkness...

That would be as freaky as a hood latch failure which resulted in a suddenly open hood at highway speeds.


One (more) reason to like the old side folders.

 

[subdudeme13]

Afternoon…well, almost afternoon. Late to the party this morning. Had to take delivery of new kitchen ornament SWMBO ordered. Big night last night winding down the concert season at our local amphitheater. Now to rake a metric ton of leaves off the willow oak.

Have a great day everyone! Yer MZ——

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Get a blower and a big tarp!