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Nope! Rather play Frisbee 👍

It's been confirmed! Foot Doc has diagnosed: 'Flip-Flop Foot'! The Rx is: 2 weeks in the sun barefoot

There was a thread here somewhere just a while ago where we commented on just how civilized this forum compared to most others I've ever joined at any point. There lots of varied opinions here at times like the great NRT debates that crop up from time to time. It's fine having different opinions and different personalities on any site, in fact that's what makes life interesting - the exchange of different views and ideas. I've never been under the impression that any of the Mods here are trying to stifle or control conversations or different viewpoints. The issues begin when things start getting heated and/or personal. No need for things to get nasty no matter what the discussion topic and I thing the Mods here do a great job keeping things on an even keel. No excessive political stuff (never ends well) and other controversial topics must be monitored careful to avoid blow-ups and when things are going off the rails, shut the topic down because there's no value to the forum community in continuing it. I don't see this place as any kind of popularity contest. There's new and old members alike and everybody seems to do their level best to help one another. On any forum, as in real life, there'll be people we run across who we just don't see eye to eye with for whatever reason but that's just the way we are as humans and when you run into those sorts of people then just stay away from getting into discussion with them or, put them on ignore. Less harm done that way than trying to have a pissing contest with them. That never ends well. It's been stated here many, many times: "Take what you need and leave the rest." Pretty much sums it up right there.

Political shell game with tax revenue is what's happening there perhaps?

I believe these are what she's referring to Abby. Interesting Series, each about an hour long.

Are those people in the movie or just random people you know that you're naming to confuse me more than I normally am?

Your description seems familiar now. Humm ........ maybe I saw it and just don't remember? The warden would likely agree with that theory 🤭

We've been under an 'Emergency Stay At Home' order so long now that I can't remember when it was instituted. Feels like an emotional weight on your shoulders after awhile, even when you don't realize it all the time. Our vaccination roll out was slow in starting but we are now rolling along pretty well and that seems to be making a huge difference in new case numbers and hospitalizations. The current 'Emergency Order' expired today and they did not extend it however, nothing is allowed to open so there's really not many places to go. Technically, yesterday, we were breaking the law with our little outing. Today, it would be allowed. Good thing we didn't get busted and sent to the crowbar hotel - lol. They are going to start opening some things up in 2 weeks. Very slowly and gradually because the last thing anybody here wants is a 4th lockdown. There does seem to be hope here now. I just hope there are no variants out there coming our way that the vaccines aren't capable of fighting. I'm sure your situation there will improve at some point. I think once it does, things will move fairly quickly toward normalcy in most things. I don't envy you quitting during these times for sure but on all fronts, you life will be much, much better in the very near future. Now that's something to lift your spirits and something to celebrate

I've never heard of that movie, lol.

This is why it's so vitally important to quit as soon as you have a mind to do so! What greater reason could you want to have to motivate you to keep moving forward with your quit?

These are the things you will realize later on in your quit. The real gems that you didn't even expect to find when you started out. Dealing with life's issues becomes easier and more direct, instead of hiding behind a cloud of deadly smoke while contemplating things. That and just being free from having your life controlled 24/7 by a senseless addiction. Holy cow! What were we thinking all those years?

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The mental health benefit for us today was huge 👍 I firmly believe we acted responsibly. We were outdoors the whole time. We were not in close to anyone, aside from the wife paying for the mood enhancer stuff - lol. We came home, had a BBQ and drank some of Wayne's finest 🤪. All in all, it was a great day!

Kind of surprised at how open the US is, given the fact they're still up there in case counts/population but if you're fully vaccinated then you should not have any serious concerns. I'm not sure what I will do once I'm fully vaccinated and they remove restrictions here. Wear a mask or not?? I think I'll have issues dinning indoors for quite a while. You're correct .... quitting has probably increased your anxiety in the early days. The good news though is that learning to deal with your anxieties without smokes will be one of the greatest benefits of you quitting somewhere down the road!

Being the oneth of the month today, the Warden & I said 'F' it today!! Tired of Stay at Home Orders! Been months now only going to the food store and for walks around the block so we decided we'd go for for a completely 'non-essential' drive today 🤗 Stopped at the Wayne Gretsky Winery & Distillery in Niagara on the Lake (wine country) & picked up a little good cheer for later on. Lots of Grape vines in these parts. Far as the eye can see! Then, off to have a look see at the water falls just down the road a bit. There's normally tons of people there but the place was deserted 👍 Looked at the American side first(border is closed so you can't go there) ................... Then the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side ........................ Could get closer today cuz no people ................ If you're in a canoe or kayak and you need to bail out, this branch is your last hope before you go over the edge 😮 Not sure if would hold you though. Doesn't look all that sturdy🤔 That current is moving really fast at this point!

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