Name 3 cool things going on right now?

West Coast Dreamgirl

I think it's a good idea to remind ourselves about the positive aspects of life, so I'd like you to list 3 cool things which are going on right now (as it may not always be the case)?

West Coast Dreamgirl

1. My parents are still here
2. There's no more washing up
3. I left fb, rewarded myself with ten club membership and never looked back cos you're all great

tempo_n_groove

I am #1 on Dankinds Asshole list, friends and family that I can rely on, live near a beach.

I'm easy to please.

West Coast Dreamgirl

Yeah I think I saw the list, I like the last 2!

hedonist

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

brianlux

I have to tell you, one thing not on my list is where I live- El Dorado County, California.  I'm considering petitioning to have it renamed either "Hell Dorado County" or simply "Burnt County". 

But cool as in far out, groovy, righteous, gnarly, cherry, bitchin', neeto, boss, rad, and awesome:

1. A Ben Webster record I had forgotten all about that I listened to last night called Soulville.

2.  I managed to get to Ikea and purchase a Kallax shelf for my LP's (big YAY!)

3.  The book I'm reading is way cool, Nat Hentoff's Listen to the Stories.

Poncier

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

hedonist

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

Spunkie

1. Yesterday, my step-dad made it off the table after cardiac arrest and has signs of brain function.
2. My sister moved back and saw her sons again. I found her a lakeview home, furnished it. She hasn't died of substance dependency yet.
3. I'm enjoying the outdoors and camping again in a few days.

West Coast Dreamgirl

@brianlux I just googled where you live, looks hellish:


Good news about the Ikea Kallix, we have the Expident, in fact I need to go to IKEA soon... I just find the prospect of walking round a windowless maze daunting. It'd be better if they could do collection only like Argos.

Great news @hedonist and @tish

brianlux

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

@brianlux I just googled where you live, looks hellish:


Good news about the Ikea Kallix, we have the Expident, in fact I need to go to IKEA soon... I just find the prospect of walking round a windowless maze daunting. It'd be better if they could do collection only like Argos.

Great news @hedonist and @tish

Ah, beautiful Lake Tahoe!  It really is quite a lovely place!  But if you come to visit, avoid summers- way too many crowds, and Winter- same thing only skiers and mucky roads.  Late fall and  mid to late spring are the best times. 

But here's the deal with El Dorado County.  First, a map:

Tahoe is located near that grey patch in the far right side of the left hand map.  There are also some marvelous high country surrounding Tahoe.  But most of the inhabited parts of the county are in the lower foothills on the mid to far left side of the county map and none of it looks anything like Tahoe. 

Here's why I (sort of) jokingly call it "Hell Dorado County":

-Summers are brutal- long and dry.  Normal dry spells run at least 3 months and I've seen five months running here with no rain.

-Water can be a real issue here and in prolonged drought, and if you live outside on of the city limits, the county can basically confiscate your well. 

-The political climate here is great... if you are a die-hard republican, don't believe in climate change, and are not too worried if someone discovers you hate people of color.

-The county seat of Placerville, which is near where I live, has the nickname "Hangtown" and hangman's nooses are seen on street signs, city building signs and many businesses.  Many people here are proud of the violent nature of the gold rush days (not to mention the genocide of the indigenous peoples in the 1800's).  Some  examples:

-Because we are east of several major metropolitan areas and the prevailing winds blow our way, our air quality is often quite poor, at times matching or is even worse than Los Angles' several time a year.

-And last but not least, wild fire danger is very high to extreme from mid June through September and sometime into early November. 

Here's what the 97,000 acre King Fire in El Dorado County look like in 2014:

And here's a satellite view of the Paradise Camp fire which happened in November of 2018 (different county to the north of here but same elevation, terrain, climate, etc.) What you see is about 153,000 acres on fire.  The same thing could happen here:

West Coast Dreamgirl

brianlux said:

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

@brianlux I just googled where you live, looks hellish:


Good news about the Ikea Kallix, we have the Expident, in fact I need to go to IKEA soon... I just find the prospect of walking round a windowless maze daunting. It'd be better if they could do collection only like Argos.

Great news @hedonist and @tish

Ah, beautiful Lake Tahoe!  It really is quite a lovely place!  But if you come to visit, avoid summers- way too many crowds, and Winter- same thing only skiers and mucky roads.  Late fall and  mid to late spring are the best times. 

But here's the deal with El Dorado County.  First, a map:

Tahoe is located near that grey patch in the far right side of the left hand map.  There are also some marvelous high country surrounding Tahoe.  But most of the inhabited parts of the county are in the lower foothills on the mid to far left side of the county map and none of it looks anything like Tahoe. 

Here's why I (sort of) jokingly call it "Hell Dorado County":

-Summers are brutal- long and dry.  Normal dry spells run at least 3 months and I've seen five months running here with no rain.

-Water can be a real issue here and in prolonged drought, and if you live outside on of the city limits, the county can basically confiscate your well. 

-The political climate here is great... if you are a die-hard republican, don't believe in climate change, and are not too worried if someone discovers you hate people of color.

-The county seat of Placerville, which is near where I live, has the nickname "Hangtown" and hangman's nooses are seen on street signs, city building signs and many businesses.  Many people here are proud of the violent nature of the gold rush days (not to mention the genocide of the indigenous peoples in the 1800's).  Some  examples:

-Because we are east of several major metropolitan areas and the prevailing winds blow our way, our air quality is often quite poor, at times matching or is even worse than Los Angles' several time a year.

-And last but not least, wild fire danger is very high to extreme from mid June through September and sometime into early November. 

Here's what the 97,000 acre King Fire in El Dorado County look like in 2014:

And here's a satellite view of the Paradise Camp fire which happened in November of 2018 (different county to the north of here but same elevation, terrain, climate, etc.) What you see is about 153,000 acres on fire.  The same thing could happen here:

Thank you @brianlux I can tell you really have thought about this.

Poncier

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

Ha! I was referring tongue in cheek to Dan's A-hole list being too small at only 2 members, not the list of replies to this topic.

But quite glad to hear #1 on your list. Stay well.

brianlux

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

brianlux said:

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

@brianlux I just googled where you live, looks hellish:


Good news about the Ikea Kallix, we have the Expident, in fact I need to go to IKEA soon... I just find the prospect of walking round a windowless maze daunting. It'd be better if they could do collection only like Argos.

Great news @hedonist and @tish

Ah, beautiful Lake Tahoe!  It really is quite a lovely place!  But if you come to visit, avoid summers- way too many crowds, and Winter- same thing only skiers and mucky roads.  Late fall and  mid to late spring are the best times. 

But here's the deal with El Dorado County.  First, a map:

Tahoe is located near that grey patch in the far right side of the left hand map.  There are also some marvelous high country surrounding Tahoe.  But most of the inhabited parts of the county are in the lower foothills on the mid to far left side of the county map and none of it looks anything like Tahoe. 

Here's why I (sort of) jokingly call it "Hell Dorado County":

-Summers are brutal- long and dry.  Normal dry spells run at least 3 months and I've seen five months running here with no rain.

-Water can be a real issue here and in prolonged drought, and if you live outside on of the city limits, the county can basically confiscate your well. 

-The political climate here is great... if you are a die-hard republican, don't believe in climate change, and are not too worried if someone discovers you hate people of color.

-The county seat of Placerville, which is near where I live, has the nickname "Hangtown" and hangman's nooses are seen on street signs, city building signs and many businesses.  Many people here are proud of the violent nature of the gold rush days (not to mention the genocide of the indigenous peoples in the 1800's).  Some  examples:

-Because we are east of several major metropolitan areas and the prevailing winds blow our way, our air quality is often quite poor, at times matching or is even worse than Los Angles' several time a year.

-And last but not least, wild fire danger is very high to extreme from mid June through September and sometime into early November. 

Here's what the 97,000 acre King Fire in El Dorado County look like in 2014:

And here's a satellite view of the Paradise Camp fire which happened in November of 2018 (different county to the north of here but same elevation, terrain, climate, etc.) What you see is about 153,000 acres on fire.  The same thing could happen here:

Thank you @brianlux I can tell you really have thought about this.

Yeah, but too much complaining and I feel bad about that.  This is the cool thread and complaining is not cool!  I wish I hadn't posted any of that.  Sorry!

hedonist

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

Ha! I was referring tongue in cheek to Dan's A-hole list being too small at only 2 members, not the list of replies to this topic.

But quite glad to hear #1 on your list. Stay well.

Oh

As to the A-holes, only DK knows...

tempo_n_groove

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

Ha! I was referring tongue in cheek to Dan's A-hole list being too small at only 2 members, not the list of replies to this topic.

But quite glad to hear #1 on your list. Stay well.

Oh

As to the A-holes, only DK knows...

Is that Maynard or Paul Schaefer?

West Coast Dreamgirl

brianlux said

Thank you @brianlux I can tell you really have thought about this.

Yeah, but too much complaining and I feel bad about that.  This is the cool thread and complaining is not cool!  I wish I hadn't posted any of that.  Sorry!

Don't be silly I love your posts as they're very funny educational, informative and entertaining. I didnt have time to reply properly earlier as I was working. Finally finished work now and I have 3 days completely off not just work but running errands for other people.

brianlux

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

brianlux said

Thank you @brianlux I can tell you really have thought about this.

Yeah, but too much complaining and I feel bad about that.  This is the cool thread and complaining is not cool!  I wish I hadn't posted any of that.  Sorry!

Don't be silly I love your posts as they're very funny educational, informative and entertaining. I didnt have time to reply properly earlier as I was working. Finally finished work now and I have 3 days completely off not just work but running errands for other people.

Three days off from work and errands!  I think that qualifies as very cool! 

Poncier

tempo_n_groove said:

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

Ha! I was referring tongue in cheek to Dan's A-hole list being too small at only 2 members, not the list of replies to this topic.

But quite glad to hear #1 on your list. Stay well.

Oh

As to the A-holes, only DK knows...

Is that Maynard or Paul Schaefer?

Or possibly Pitbull?

GlowGirl

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

So happy that your cancer scare was just a scare. I lost my brother-in-law to pancreatic cancer in 2018. It's a beast. Stay well, my friend.

Spiritual_Chaos

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

1. My parents are still here
2. There's no more washing up
3. I left fb, rewarded myself with ten club membership and never looked back cos you're all great

Can you still have messanger even if you leave fb?

West Coast Dreamgirl

Yes, I had to deactivate rather than delete my account (disappointing) but I've kept my contacts ♡♡♡♡♡

hedonist

GlowGirl said:

hedonist said:

Poncier said:

hedonist said:

I think there are only two thus far?  I just managed to elude that inclusion.

That list is waaaaay incomplete at only 2.

Fine, Parrotman!  (Cockatielman?)

- I do not have pancreatic cancer (a very real fear two weeks ago).
- I'm re-starting physical therapy in a couple of weeks and am so looking forward to regaining my strength and having that positive, productive sense again.

AND BONUS!!!  I am soon to hit double-nickel territory; wasn't sure I'd make it for a while there

Lots more but I needed a nudge, so thank you for getting that out of me, Poncier.  It helped in ways.

So happy that your cancer scare was just a scare. I lost my brother-in-law to pancreatic cancer in 2018. It's a beast. Stay well, my friend.

Oh man, I am so sorry.  And thank you!

tempo, Paul Shaffer?  Sacre bleu!

That is indeed the one, the only, Maynard.

hauntingfamiliar

I somehow managed to graduate (in June) from Massage Therapy & Functional Bodywork school (3rd career change/20 years) despite the Covid.

I dodged a bullet from buying a POS massage table today.

I got my hair cut and highlighted today for the first time since November and I'm feeling special!!  

hauntingfamiliar

Oh yeah and I'm taking the MBLEX on Monday.

It's terrifying but it is the equivalent of 3 positives. 

Positive Positive.

hauntingfamiliar

hauntingfamiliar said:

Oh yeah and I'm taking the MBLEX on Monday.

It's terrifying but it is the equivalent of 3 positives. 

Positive Positive. (Positive)?

hedonist

hauntingfamiliar said:

I somehow managed to graduate (in June) from Massage Therapy & Functional Bodywork school (3rd career change/20 years) despite the Covid.

I dodged a bullet from buying a POS massage table today.

I got my hair cut and highlighted today for the first time since November and I'm feeling special!!  

Congratulations!

My hair guy and his assistant offered to come to my home since salons here are closed again. I may take him up on it...for a cut, anyway. 

hauntingfamiliar

Thank you! 

Ooo that would be nice, I wish mine could have come to me!

GlowGirl

hauntingfamiliar said:

I somehow managed to graduate (in June) from Massage Therapy & Functional Bodywork school (3rd career change/20 years) despite the Covid.

I dodged a bullet from buying a POS massage table today.

I got my hair cut and highlighted today for the first time since November and I'm feeling special!!  

Congrats on your graduation. That is exciting . I am getting my hair cut at the end of the month. Can't wait. Hopefully, things will still be good here, and the salons will still be open.

brianlux

Here's something very cool that will be going on in a little less than three hours.  Steve Wynn's Friday afternoon Medicine Show (which frequently features his wife, Linda Pitmon, on percussion and backing vocals)  is always a highlight of my week!

Edit:  ^^^That's one cool thing. 

Here's the other two:

2.  Dreamgirl's "Name 3 cool things" thread is way cool!

3.  Dreamgirl is waa-ay cool!

West Coast Dreamgirl

I like the poster @brianlux but this thread is called 3 cool things, not one thing, so you kinda need to add 2 more cool things to you post please? I'm sure you can think of something... I might post again too.
I'm thinking of cancelling my haircut @glowgirl as it's much longer now and they usually always cut too much off. One of my hairdressers is really cashing in and not even offering wet cuts (so it costs double).