The Drop in Centre

[Wayne Gray]

45 minutes ago, Gary L said:

Any chance of your meatloaf recipe, Wayne?  The meal sounds wonderful.  I’m drooling at the thought of eating it!

My husband's boyfriend made it, so I'll ask him.
The texture on it was GREAT. It was the best meatloaf I've had in a while.

[Starrynight22]

On 4/30/2025 at 3:14 PM, Kitt said:

@kbois do you look for these peeps or are they just drawn to you?

She lives in Florida.  As someone who lived there many years...... Florida attracts the strange and unusual.  Florida's middle name is probably Lydia.  

Edited May 4, 2025 by Starrynight22
Autocorrect got me

[Starrynight22]

Hello DIC

 

Southern Ohio remains a soggy soggy place right now.  

I've read the month or so of updates from all, good to see posts from folk I hadn't seen in a long while. 

Hope things go well and stay that way for everyone.  

Did anyone watch the Kentucky Derby today?  My usual theme of picking the horse whose name vibes with me was again a great one.  Came in third.  Too bad I didn't bet any money though.  Dang it.  

Edited May 4, 2025 by Starrynight22

[Mikiesboy]

59 minutes ago, Starrynight22 said:

Hello DIC

 

Southern Ohio remains a soggy soggy place right now.  

I've read the month or so of updates from all, good to see posts from folk I hadn't seen in a long while. 

Hope things go well and stay that way for everyone.  

Did anyone watch the Kentucky Derby today?  My usual theme of picking the horse whose name vibes with me was again a great one.  Came in third.  Too bad I didn't get any money though.  Dang it.  

What was your horse's name?

[Starrynight22]

14 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

What was your horse's name?

I picked Baeza, the name sounded pretty. And the horse only joined in the runnings for Derby 2 days ago and who doesn't love an underdog like that? 

 

Cincinnati is close to Louisville KY where the races are, so it's probably a bigger deal here than most places 

[Mikiesboy]

oh cool.. i knew it was running this weekend but i didn't watch it.. 3rd aint too bad.

[Flip-Flop]

4 hours ago, Starrynight22 said:

Did anyone watch the Kentucky Derby today?

I did watch the 2 and 1/2 minute race, but not the 5+ hours of TV coverage. Lucky me. I was flicking thru channels, and caught the important part, the actual 10 minutes of the very soggy race coverage. I went to the Derby, once around 50 years ago, and we watched from the infield. What a drunken crowd that was! 

[Flip-Flop]

Today is May 4th, marking 55 years since the day of the Kent State shootings in Ohio. We lived along a state route highway leading to the University, and my brother also attended KSU at the time. I remember the convoys of National Guard troops and trucks carrying tanks and other military equipment drive past our house on their way to the university. We are still haunted by what had taken place in our area, and around our country, during that scary time. Turmoil in our country, is not a new feeling for those of us, who are old enough to remember that time in our country's history.  😢  

[weinerdog]

@Flip-Flop reminded me of something when he mentioned today's date.Did you know it's also Star Wars day? No? May the 4th be with you.....I hope @Mikiesboy doesn't ban me for that

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, weinerdog said:

@Flip-Flop reminded me of something when he mentioned today's date.Did you know it's also Star Wars day? No? May the 4th be with you.....I hope @Mikiesboy doesn't ban me for that

Not sure why i'd do that..

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Not sure why i'd do that..

Thanks, tim. Not sure why it did, but this made me laugh. 

Maybe, I needed a laugh after forgetting to put my laundry in the dryer, so I have to stay up longer than I intended? 🤔

[Mikiesboy]

10 hours ago, Reader1810 said:

Thanks, tim. Not sure why it did, but this made me laugh. 

Maybe, I needed a laugh after forgetting to put my laundry in the dryer, so I have to stay up longer than I intended? 🤔

i know i'm doing a good job if i can make you laugh in the face of forgotten laundry! xo

[Gary L]

Hi everyone! Just want to share some great news: after a year, three attempts and 1000£ in fees, I now have a civil partnership approved in Spain.  25 yrs after a one night stand and we have survived!!!   So happy.  

[chris191070]

Just now, Gary L said:

Hi everyone! Just want to share some great news: after a year, three attempts and 1000£ in fees, I now have a civil partnership approved in Spain.  25 yrs after a one night stand and we have survived!!!   So happy.  

Congratulations xx

[weinerdog]

30 minutes ago, Gary L said:

Hi everyone! Just want to share some great news: after a year, three attempts and 1000£ in fees, I now have a civil partnership approved in Spain.  25 yrs after a one night stand and we have survived!!!   So happy.  

Curious as to why you had to jump through so many hoops. But alls well that ends well well.Heartfelt congratulations👌

[Gary L]

7 minutes ago, weinerdog said:

Curious as to why you had to jump through so many hoops. But alls well that ends well well.Heartfelt congratulations👌

Post Brexit the rules changed for acceptance of uk documents in EU. Uk guidelines dont show this. So first attempt was rejected for not having an “apostille” attached to my uk documents. Then with second attempt they rejected sworn notary declaration for not quoting a 2004 law.  Finally all done.   Means I’m safe from eviction by partners’ horrible relatives and we both get widower pension rights in uk and Spain. Not much but some security.   

Edited May 5, 2025 by Gary L

[Mikiesboy]

2 hours ago, Gary L said:

Hi everyone! Just want to share some great news: after a year, three attempts and 1000£ in fees, I now have a civil partnership approved in Spain.  25 yrs after a one night stand and we have survived!!!   So happy.  

Congratulations!!  

[weinerdog]

26 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Congratulations!!  

OH! So that's why you wanted to borrow my picture

[Mikiesboy]

2 minutes ago, weinerdog said:

OH! So that's why you wanted to borrow my picture

do you have to tell everyone? i thought it would just be a nice surprise to put you on Gary's card... twice.. lol

[Gary L]

5 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Congratulations!!  

Thanks to everyone!  BTW my weiner dogs are exactly these colours! 

[Thirdly]

7 hours ago, Gary L said:

Hi everyone! Just want to share some great news: after a year, three attempts and 1000£ in fees, I now have a civil partnership approved in Spain.  25 yrs after a one night stand and we have survived!!!   So happy.  

That is great news!!! Let's go!🎉

[Gary L]

Just now, Thirdly said:

That is great news!!! Let's go!🎉

There will be celebrations, drs instructions be damned for once!

[Thirdly]

Just now, Gary L said:

There will be celebrations, drs instructions be damned for once!

I know the feeling. Try not to party so hard that you feel it tomorrow! 😂💜

[Reader1810]

8 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

i know i'm doing a good job if i can make you laugh in the face of forgotten laundry! xo

Yeah, it lightened my mood, most definitely. 

[Reader1810]

8 hours ago, Gary L said:

Hi everyone! Just want to share some great news: after a year, three attempts and 1000£ in fees, I now have a civil partnership approved in Spain.  25 yrs after a one night stand and we have survived!!!   So happy.  

Congratulations!!!