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[LeadFarmer]

25 minutes ago, Heywoodmoutaw said:

Suddenly, I go out for lunch and my steering wheel is too hot to touch.  Summer’s here.

 

Also, 2 days of school left.  They go Monday, no school Tuesday, final day is on Wednesday.  Why do schools do this?

ahhh so you're at that hotter than fish grease time of the year we discussed earlier?

[Heywoodmoutaw]

31 minutes ago, LeadFarmer said:

ahhh so you're at that hotter than fish grease time of the year we discussed earlier?

 

 

Getting there:

 

 

Pretty tame stuff for this area, just the first time this year that it’s been this hot.

[Veum]

🤠 🛏️

 

[Casiusco]

Good night, dear psychos.

 

It is confirmed, this week we will also have a friday. Fear not. Monday is already coming to an end.  

 

 

[BreakBeatDJ]

1 hour ago, Veum said:

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 Ole @Veum, you haven't updated us on your knee recently.  How's that meniscus!?  You fully recovered?

[nathan_s82]

4 hours ago, Heywoodmoutaw said:

Suddenly, I go out for lunch and my steering wheel is too hot to touch.  Summer’s here.

 

Also, 2 days of school left.  They go Monday, no school Tuesday, final day is on Wednesday.  Why do schools do this?

Yup, 92 here in Arlington, TX. Summer is here early. I hate how they do school like that. We've had Award ceremonies on last Friday, Today, Tomorrow, and Wednesday. Thursday is a half day too, so this is hard on parents for sure.

 

We had our daughter's cheerleading competition on Saturday, and her got 2nd in their division, not too shabby. I went to Texas Frightmare, but couldn't stay too long, but was able to score some new vinyl, patches and Jane Levy to sign a copy of Evil Dead (2013).

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[Veum]

36 minutes ago, BreakBeatDJ said:

 

 Ole @Veum, you haven't updated us on your knee recently.  How's that meniscus!?  You fully recovered?

 

🤠 Thanks for asking @BreakBeatDJ, I wish but especially my left knee will not bend back all the way… I had told you all long ago that the doc had told me that I had a small tear on each knee and that little part is permanently gone! 😞 

 

But at least there is relatively no pain as I have/need to keep up my knee exercises and walking at least 30 min. A day which I’m still doing thank you!! 🙌

 

 

[Heywoodmoutaw]

2 hours ago, nathan_s82 said:

Yup, 92 here in Arlington, TX. Summer is here early. I hate how they do school like that. We've had Award ceremonies on last Friday, Today, Tomorrow, and Wednesday. Thursday is a half day too, so this is hard on parents for sure.

 

We had our daughter's cheerleading competition on Saturday, and her got 2nd in their division, not too shabby. I went to Texas Frightmare, but couldn't stay too long, but was able to score some new vinyl, patches and Jane Levy to sign a copy of Evil Dead (2013).

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Looked up Texas Frightmare, that looks like a blast.  I think I would’ve been most excited by Juliette Lewis.  I feel like her performance in Cape Fear should be considered legendary and that she’s become oddly under appreciated.

 

I wish we had more things like that locally, not that I’m complaining.  We have what is evidently one of only 30 or so theaters that can deliver 70mm IMAX.  But still, would like more interesting movie-related cons.

[Heywoodmoutaw]

So it pains me to admit that I’ve never seen Open Range, have heard great things about it.  It’s never streaming on any of my services.  With Costner’s big new movie near on the horizon (I couldn’t help myself, sorry), it’s feeling like there’s some urgency.

 

So I check the services today and it turns out Apple (maybe Amazon too) is selling it digitally for $5, if anyone else is interested.  I bought a copy, may not get to watch it for a night or two.  Any fans here?  Feels like a Veum movie for sure (though I’m always wrong about his tastes).

[LeadFarmer]

4 hours ago, Veum said:

 

🤠 Thanks for asking @BreakBeatDJ, I wish but especially my left knee will not bend back all the way… I had told you all long ago that the doc had told me that I had a small tear on each knee and that little part is permanently gone! 😞 

 

But at least there is relatively no pain as I have/need to keep up my knee exercises and walking at least 30 min. A day which I’m still doing thank you!! 🙌

 

 

sorry to hear friend but glad you still have your mobility to get up and walk about.

[LeadFarmer]

4 hours ago, nathan_s82 said:

Yup, 92 here in Arlington, TX. Summer is here early. I hate how they do school like that. We've had Award ceremonies on last Friday, Today, Tomorrow, and Wednesday. Thursday is a half day too, so this is hard on parents for sure.

 

We had our daughter's cheerleading competition on Saturday, and her got 2nd in their division, not too shabby. I went to Texas Frightmare, but couldn't stay too long, but was able to score some new vinyl, patches and Jane Levy to sign a copy of Evil Dead (2013).

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92 Lord have mercy man we're just hitting 77 here. The school district doesn't let out until the second week in June then all hell breaks loose. They are however working on a plan to have school all year round with breaks periodically but they are looking at how some schools overseas do school throughout the year as an example.

[nathan_s82]

14 hours ago, Veum said:

 

🤠 Thanks for asking @BreakBeatDJ, I wish but especially my left knee will not bend back all the way… I had told you all long ago that the doc had told me that I had a small tear on each knee and that little part is permanently gone! 😞 

 

But at least there is relatively no pain as I have/need to keep up my knee exercises and walking at least 30 min. A day which I’m still doing thank you!! 🙌

 

 

@Veum, I pray it gets better for you soon!

 

Have an awesome Tuesday Psychos!

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[Veum]

🤠 howdy friends, have a very nice Tuesday! 🙋🏻‍♂️ 

 

[LeadFarmer]

good morning guys

[Heywoodmoutaw]

6 hours ago, Veum said:

🤠 howdy friends, have a very nice Tuesday! 🙋🏻‍♂️ 

 

Did you ever get your copy of Once Upon A Time In The West?

[Veum]

49 minutes ago, Heywoodmoutaw said:

Did you ever get your copy of Once Upon A Time In The West?

 

 

[Veum]

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[LeadFarmer]

goodnight guys take care and see you in the a.m.

[Casiusco]

Good morning everyone!

 

Here tomorrow the weather will be good again, around 24ºC (=75ºF). The children have school until the third week of June, inclusive, and then vacations until the first week of September, inclusive.

 

In my day, anyone who had not studied enough had to study in the summer and face exams before starting the new school year. Not now, if they fail, they do these exams in a couple of weeks after the end of the season, and they also have vacations.

 

I don't know if this is good or not, pedagogues say that children need free time, not to study in summer, and it maybe true, but, at the same time, I think we are educating a generation that is not used to effort, any possibility of stress or having to make an effort is taken out of the way.

 

They have less and less obligation to make an effort, and if you say anything you are old-fashioned. Some parents even say that children should not have homework.
Of course, lest they have to learn to organize themselves, and to sacrifice when necessary. 😬

 

But well, I also have to say that in Spain people have legally one month of vacation per year, and many people take that time all together in summer. For them it is ideal for the children to have a vacation. 

 

Have you already planned your vacations? Any interesting trip? I would love to, but I don't know if I will be able to.

[Casiusco]

On 5/21/2024 at 12:25 AM, Veum said:

 

🤠 Thanks for asking @BreakBeatDJ, I wish but especially my left knee will not bend back all the way… I had told you all long ago that the doc had told me that I had a small tear on each knee and that little part is permanently gone! 😞 

 

But at least there is relatively no pain as I have/need to keep up my knee exercises and walking at least 30 min. A day which I’m still doing thank you!! 🙌

 

 

 

Walking is good.

 

I always enjoyed it, but after the pandemic and the lockdown, I walk even more. 

 

When we were locked at home, going out was a relief, and since then I've gotten into the habit of taking a walk when I leave work, before going home. It's good for your health, and it's pleasant.

 

In fact at this time of year, if the weather improves, it's fantastic. I love to go down to the port, walk a bit, breath, listening to people or listening to some music, or sit on a terrace and have a drink, read a bit, or chat with a friend. It's very relaxing after a hard long work day.

 

And then walk back.

 

Not moving all day is bad, not only for your knees and bones, but even for your blood circulation.

[Casiusco]

On 5/21/2024 at 2:16 AM, Heywoodmoutaw said:

Looked up Texas Frightmare, that looks like a blast.  I think I would’ve been most excited by Juliette Lewis.  I feel like her performance in Cape Fear should be considered legendary and that she’s become oddly under appreciated.

 

I wish we had more things like that locally, not that I’m complaining.  We have what is evidently one of only 30 or so theaters that can deliver 70mm IMAX.  But still, would like more interesting movie-related cons.

I've never seen a movie in an IMAX theater, and I'm really looking forward to it. It must be a very exciting experience.

 

In Spain there are only 4 IMAX theaters: 2 in Madrid, 1 in Barcelona, and 1 in Mallorca. None close by.

 

But someday on a trip if I can I will try it.  

[nathan_s82]

2 hours ago, Casiusco said:

Good morning everyone!

 

Here tomorrow the weather will be good again, around 24ºC (=75ºF). The children have school until the third week of June, inclusive, and then vacations until the first week of September, inclusive.

 

In my day, anyone who had not studied enough had to study in the summer and face exams before starting the new school year. Not now, if they fail, they do these exams in a couple of weeks after the end of the season, and they also have vacations.

 

I don't know if this is good or not, pedagogues say that children need free time, not to study in summer, and it maybe true, but, at the same time, I think we are educating a generation that is not used to effort, any possibility of stress or having to make an effort is taken out of the way.

 

They have less and less obligation to make an effort, and if you say anything you are old-fashioned. Some parents even say that children should not have homework.
Of course, lest they have to learn to organize themselves, and to sacrifice when necessary. 😬

 

But well, I also have to say that in Spain people have legally one month of vacation per year, and many people take that time all together in summer. For them it is ideal for the children to have a vacation. 

 

Have you already planned your vacations? Any interesting trip? I would love to, but I don't know if I will be able to.

Happy Thursday my fine crew! I wish my kids could be in school year round to keep them learning more through the year.  The problem we run into with year-round school is having multiple weeks off through the year, so I see the pros and cons of both ways. Our kids are screwed though, with both of their parents being teachers, they will continue education everyday through us.

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[LeadFarmer]

Hey guys good morning. I hope you all are well and experiencing favorable weather. Take it easy and have a solid day.

[BreakBeatDJ]

28 minutes ago, LeadFarmer said:

Hey guys good morning. I hope you all are well and experiencing favorable weather. Take it easy and have a solid day.

[Veum]

🤠 G’day friends, I hope your Wednesday will be fine! 🙋🏻‍♂️ 

 

… please if you will keep the residents of Iowa 🇺🇸 in your prayers as they were hit with devastating tornadoes yesterday (3 have been reported as past away 😭) and there is reported terrible weather today in the Mid-west 🇺🇸! 🌪️ 😢