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Exactly. People are here to celebrate and share their talents and ideas. We don't need to slap people down.

Really? That's just incredible. You're better off without her.

Yeah, I'm not much for super hot weather, except I can watch men in shorts. Other than that, it's not my cup of tea. However, having a backyard now makes it easier to bear. And the house has central air, so that's a bonus too.

This made me laugh. I miss driving stick. Well, I miss driving altogether. LOL

Mmm, no more that usual, I don't think. I happen to like watching my boy model the underwear I buy him. LOL. Not sure how the doctor's feel.

They are not the only ones, boy. LOL

Had some back issues, pretty bad ones, once upon a time. I went to a back clinic here, that's all they do and it was started by a back surgeon who thought surgery should be the last option. He employed skilled and knowledgeable physiotherapists who saw you first and referred to a surgeon if deemed necessary. I wasn't referred. I did however take their "understanding your back" course. The surgeon who ran that said, any one who tells you they can 'manipulate' your spine is lying to you. I have held spines in my hands (he was a big guy, like me) and I'll tell you now I cannot move them any other way beyond how they are meant to. He went on to say that we worry about our backs because we cannot see them. He said the closest bones/joints in your body to your back are your fingers. They only move, except for the very rare person, in one direction. He also said most people sent for surgery, don't need it. They need to exercise and be patient. And stay away from chiropractors. I learned a lot and I've had no real serious back issues since then.

Hmmm, maybe if I make a double batch they'll last long enough to get mellow. LOL

My favourites! I've even managed to make them myself. Frankly, don't recall the filling running through. I just followed what Sasha did (with tim's suggestions as well). We've never doubled the base and we didn't let it cool completely. It just cooled while the filling was made and then just poured in. (I'm asking tim about this as I write this). tim says he makes sure to press it in with wet fingers firmly right up to the corners and sides. I'm glad you enjoyed them. They were the first thing we made from Sasha's site. tim wonders if you had to cook the base longer which could have made it shrink a bit. Ten minutes doesn't seem enough to cook the base thoroughly to him. I'm glad you tried them. Hopefully, you'll have more success next time.

Carlos was a huge personality, and a caring guy. He will be missed. But tim is right. You can remember and honour him by carrying on. By helping each other and writing excellent stories. He and I spoke a few times over the years. He'll be missed.

What a loss for his family, friends, and this community. I knew Carlos through my husband, @Mikiesboy. We spoke several times over the years. I liked him very much and we sort of hoped one day our paths would cross. Perhaps next time, Carlos. Godspeed my friend, you are missed and will be for a very long time. RIP

Thank you for this, tim. Dad was a wonderful man. you're right, we were lucky to have had him in our lives. The Celebration was generational. Babies to a ninety-two year old so, he will be remembered as you say. Thanks, boy. xo

Thank you, Reader.

Thank you, molly.

Of course you do. The lisp is cute as well.

Thank you, molly. We could use more men like my father was. He loved his family. He walked the walk and told it like it was. I miss him very much but he is always with me. xo

He along with my mom have been wonderful, gracious and accepting. I hope you followed that wise guy's advice. Stress is a killer and when it's in our lives we need to recognize it and be gentle with ourselves. I have support from both my wonderful husbands. Thank you for your response, kbois.

Thank you, chris. Much appreciated.

Wonderful, especially dandy lions... love it.

Interesting. This sounds wonderful and then you read it again and really consider the meanings. No lighthearted romp here. Thank you, tim.

tim promises better tasting sauce with the fresh herbs. I'm waiting for the evidence. LOL

That's interesting. So, are you saying we should read this with skepticism? I suppose it's rather like interviewing the accused, don't believe everything you hear. Humans are so unreliable. That's why preserving the crime scene is so very important. All right, Wayne. I'll keep that in mind as I read this.

Let's hope we don't go the way of The Walking Dead. I'm sure you won't. I gave up watching that as well. Same thing over and over, just different evil overlords/ladies. It got rather insulting frankly. Gas will last 8 months to a year if you're lucky, unless you're on TV of course. These guys are interesting. Sensible and smart. You'd have to be to survive. I don't believe we'd lose all our humanity or sense of community.

Mmm. Interesting. Not a huge fiction fan, however, tim tells me it's worth my time. I'll trust the boy. I like the diary angle.

I'm glad you appreciate me, boy. It's my duty to look after you. Lol.