Always be prepared

Cast1es comments on Mar 5, 2020:

That's me !

Darwin, Australia floral and fauna.

Cast1es comments on Mar 5, 2020:

Love that pink flowering tree !

Rare Retro Photos Show What “Cool” Looked Like 40 Years Ago... [thevintagenews.com]

Cast1es comments on Mar 5, 2020:

I used to ow n a Volkswagon Beetle . Loved that little car ! I believe I was the first woman to wear a pantsuit to the Agency I worked for , too . Eventuallly , they made an announcement over the PA system that there was no rule against women wearing pants to work . I believe that was because some man/men complained about women wearing pants .

SYBARITIC.

Cast1es comments on Mar 5, 2020:

Sounds like Hedonism .

Last Fall I took a chance and ordered some freesia bulbs in an unusual color .

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

Those flowers are beautiful , but did you get any blue ones ?

Medicine against Corona

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

Using black elderberry syrup and sunshine vitamin D , myself .

Well my picture is not so pretty yet but here are my kale seeds I just put them in.

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

Thought those were burnt pancakes , until I read the title caption .

Yeah, but does he know where the clitoris is.

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

The word , " amen ," means , " the end ." Why is she on this site ?

Pet peeves of online dating, textspeak is one of mine. Yours?

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

Have to agree with previous posts here - scammers , poor grammar , push to know too much about me , while not answering questions about themselves .

I wonder what the best way to spread a deadly virus might be, if I were an evil genius?

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

It spreads faster due to stupidity . Initially , they tried to cover it up , to save face , and by doing so , gave it the opportunity to spread . By the ports , refusing to allow cruise ships , forced the passengers to remain in close quarters for a much longer period of time , the disease passed to a greater number of people .

Study Finds Half of World’s Beaches Will Disappear by 2100 A new study determined that ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

I keep finding new things I had never even thought about on facebook , due to the new clubs I joined .

hyperacusis hī-pə-rə-ˈkyü-səs noun abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

Have tinnitis (sp) so have most of the computer sounds turned off . Have to hit the speaker emoticon , if there's something I want to hear .

6 key coronavirus numbers you should know | Science News

Cast1es comments on Mar 4, 2020:

The elderly , are short of stem cells , which help to fight diseases .

The ShadowTrees....Branches extended, bidding Welcome to one of their own.......

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Though I seriously doubt the trees like it , I love seeing ice covered tree branches wwith the sun shining through the ice .

Goodnight - we have survived (mostly) "Grocery Day".

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Some are just a bit easier to fool than others .

Smart car dumb driver?

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Guess it depends how serious the parking space problem is . The way the bike is parked , it looks like he may have been offering to share the space with another small vehicle . If a second bike had pulled in beside the first bike , would you have even asked ?

Landscapes.

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

That last one surprised me . Rather think of Australia as hot , dry and mostly desert like . That last one looks like solid snow coverage .

I would like to be the first to wish everyone a happy "I Want You to be Happy Day" this is a ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

I've read we need to decide to be happy . Then we need to do something about making ourselves happy . Have been very happy since I divorced my Mother-in-law . Wish I'd done it a lot sooner .

😌. Hot hunk?

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Very nice !

The snow is melting away for now.

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Ah ha , so that's why the recent up turn in new e-mail messages !

Good Morning Everyone! Woke up with the intention of working today but never made it.

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

I've been getting the flue shots every year for a few decades . Although I know none of them were designed for this particular one , I'm hoping that history will have created some little warriors in my blood stream . In addition , I've picked up some black elderberry syrup and some vitamin C , which I've added to my arsonal . I''m in the no stem cells left age group , so , according to what I've read , am in the 15% chance of dying , if I catch the coronoavirus . Add to that , I don't go to crowded places , do wash my hands very frequently , and have no cruises , flights , or other trips planned .

For all the followers of British royalty.

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

I think their thirty million and contacts , they'll be able to avoid a lot of the poparazzi .

Women Decide Who to Talk To

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

To some men , in their mind , a polite lady , isn't really telling them no , because that isn't what they want to hear .

Here’s to progress and recognizing the very early signs of men (in my case) just looking for sex.

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Step one , know yourself . Step two , draw your boundries . Be safe . Be happy with your choices .

Good for business ?

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Whatever sells !

China Prepares for Possible Locust Invasion A government body is warning that China may soon ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

China plans to use 100,000 ducks to eat the locusts .

A little corner in Amsterdam...

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Cheese shop .

Some very good advice for people at large ... [medium.com]

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

Not able to call this up .

Perspective...

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

If you cross a field of roses , ignoring the thorns as if they didn't exist , they will rip your legs up . If you see only the thorns , you will miss the soft , velvety petals , the vivid colors , and the warm fragrant scent . Life is not made of just the good or just the bad . And what you view as bad today , may turn out to be the good , once you understand the true nature of things .

I woke up at 1 am. I'm not falling back asleep an hour later. Anyone notice a pattern here?

Cast1es comments on Mar 3, 2020:

It's 1:26 A.M. here . Haven't been to sleep yet . Just finished watching the Heath Ledger version of Casanova . If I'm lucky , I might fall to sleep in another hour or two .

Personally I've viewed a lot of 'science' like I do religion .

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

I find much of today's science as difficult to believe as most religions . How many hundreds of thousands of years ago , a Neanderthal and a Denisian joined DNA , how many millions of light years ago two suns collided , what kinds of gases a planet hundreds of thousands of light years away has on it's surface , and more to the point , what is the likely hood that this knowledge will have any affect , what so ever , on our lives ?

Crab rangoon !

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Adorable !

So, I'm a recent transplant to the west coast of Florida, which meant giving up my community garden ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Nice when you don't have to leave your interests behind , when you ove . But be aware , what worked in New Jersey , won't always work in Florida .

Early turn-in tonight folks.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

What's in Barcelona , that you're driving so far to get to ?

I'd buy it.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Love the scent of sandalwood .

Well, it may say so somewhere in the bible...

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

We silenced the ministers , by leaving the churches and taking our families with us .

[pocket.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Basically corporations are writing the laws , submitting them along with substancial bribes , disguised as potencial high paying jobs , once they leave politics . The corporations make billions of dollars by investing a few hundred thousand , and the politicians continue to become richer and richer .

It's a lovely day for my wife's 72nd birthday.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Wow ! Beautiful ! No clouds here , either , the entire sky is over cast again , but it's supposed to reach 80 F this afternoon , and if we get a little drizzle , it'll help the spring flowers to bloom .

Hi. Apologies in advance for this rather abrupt question: Is this site an echo chamber?

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

May I suggest you check the assorted groups here . There's quite a variety to choose from . Join what ever ones interest you . While a few here weren't raised by a religious family , most were . At some point , in spite of being raised by religious families , they've each taken the time to give serious thought to what they were taught , some from birth , and rejected it . Personally , I don't see why religion still comes up frequently , but it does . I guess some are still feeling their way around .

Suffer, years but not now

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Why did he die ?

Mostly my photographs are of my garden and/or my dogs but every now and then something else grabs my...

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Love your bubble photos . They look to be more the size of a bus than a motor cycle . Loved the video , and the Burning Man videos that attached themselves to the bubble video !

Wide awake at 3 am. I guess I am still not recovered from the Chicago nightmare.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Welcome to the club . 2:52 here.

[sciencenews.org] aurora borealis info

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

When I was small , we lived in a cheap two bedroom townhouse in Baltimore. My parents would sit on the front steps at night and talk with our neighbors . One night , they came up stairs and got us out of bed to show us the active northern lights . I don't know how old I was at the time , but we moved before I turned six .

Hay Rolls...

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Reminds my of shredded wheat cereal .

Started Medicare today since I turn 65 later this month.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

I know . The mirror lies to us . Talk to a twenty something , and we're definitely old ladies .

A few for the evening: (I would love that place in the woods...)

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Hey , **YOU KNOW ME !**

So I've got a plant that is blooming for the first time for me and I'm pretty blown away.

Cast1es comments on Mar 2, 2020:

Wow ! Is that related to the Yucca plant ?

[history.

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Very informative .

March first and Crocus are up:

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Love those little guys . So brave to be popping up before the snows leave .

I need one of these

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Good for you .

Goodnight Sometimes you just have to sit back and binge watch.

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Along those lines , watched a series called , " Being Human ." It's a BBC production , about a couple of guys , both working low level jobs in a hospital , who rent a home together , only to discover the place is already being lived in .

Hello Fellow Geeks :) I'd like to share a recommendation with everyone.

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

I read , "Dune ." It became comp;icated . Then I saw a multi part movie of it . Which cleared some aspects up . (It's the worms .) So is this about the not making of a specific movie ?

"We want to help you on the verandah!" 😺😺

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

That's an interesting layout - two sofas sitting back to back , with lots of carpets .

Fifty years ago, a teenager wrote the best selling young adult novel of all time

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Never even heard of it .

What do you suppose gives rise to and supports belief in God?

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Religion is used to control the public . Would you like to be rich ? Tell everyone that God wants everyone to donate ten% of their income to Him .You collect it , you spend it . If you can convenience more than ten people to contribute 10% of their income , (tax free ) than your income is going to be the average of those ten people . Crowd larger than ten , and your income is better than the average . You could become a Prince of the church , and live in your very own mansion or castle . Become Pope and you can own a whole city , with priceless works of art , gold treasures , and gem stones . Or you could become Joel Olson .

I would hire him!

Cast1es comments on Mar 1, 2020:

Oh shit .

Goodnight - Incoming Monday! Ahhh! A busy upcoming week - we'll be traveling to appts and doing ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Stocking up , may be a very wise move , it we are forced to stay at home to prevent even more spread of the virus .

Good Evening Everyone! Home early on a Saturday night by my lonesome. Whatsup with that?

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Poor thing , only one activity for a Saturday night .Read they were expecting four feet of snow up there . Maybe it makes more sense to stay in , wrap up warm , and enjoy a hot chocolate while reading a good book ?

Intercalary adjective Inserted or interpolated in the calendar, as an extra day or month.

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

How appropriate for today - leap year - leap day .

Just finished watching Spies in Disguise, and gotta say my friend and I laughed hard, almost ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Thought that was on children's programing .

And you? 😂 🤣

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Ha ha , love it !

Groaner coming

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Groan !

A true icon to follow...[nobelprize.org]

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

While I'm so very glad to see women getting credit for the work they've done , I'd prefer the whole truth . She died due to the radio active poisoning , related to her work , and others of that period , due to the work they were doing with radio active materials , also sickened and died due to radium poisoning . On the other hand today's X rays were developed , then using those materials . Doctors need to be able to see what's going on inside the human body , without slicing us open , in order to determine , for instance if bones are fractured or broken and how they should be properly set for correct healing .

My first wife was almost 12 years older than me (I was 22 and we married on her 34th birthday), and ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Very wise decision on your part . You found what works for you and for them , and you're sticking with it . In my opinion , when a younger man prefers an older woman , it's because he needs to be with a higher level of intelligence . He's more interested in learning , than in dominating a relationship . He's capable of asking questions , and looks for intelligent answers . The mind that questions , tends to be more intelligent . My guess would be , you are a heavy reader , as well . You are likely to be or have been in one of the high IQ societies . You're more likely to have a collage degree .

Tyrion caught a mouse near the tv stand a couple weeks ago and is now OBSESSED with the tv.

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Make or buy a little felt mouse , and put catnip inside . It's a trophy for catching the real mouse , that she can't keep , and a lot less expensive than a tv .

NULLIFIDIAN.

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

And there you have it , we're nullifidians ,

Probably my holiday this year

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

I was only worried about the Coronavirus , and he's adding a whole new set of bugs .

The Lewis chessmen exhibited by the British Museum are a group of distinctive 12th-century chess ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 29, 2020:

Your queen , looks very bored .

Ok so Frankie and I just went through a rough time tonight.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

More likely teething , which can also cause ear aches . Talk with your doctor about what's currently appropriate for babies these days . When mine were small , one of the solutions the doctor recommended was baby aspirin or a drop or two of clear whiskey in a little bottle of orange juice and a teething ring for her to chomp down on until the teeth break through her gums .

I see our friend Dutcherrand is back. He hit on my profile but didn’t message me.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Yeph , had a note from him , too .

I haven't been getting any notifications from here.. aren't there any scammers available? 😂🤣

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

I think they all make a direct line to my mail box , and admin immediately tosses them out .

And another great woman::: Karen Straughan.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Statistically , 9 out of 10 murdered women , were killed by a man in their life - father , brother , spouse , ex , boyfriend , etc. When this came up in another posting , a gentleman also brought up females killing males , in their lives . I checked the 2015 census report to see what statistics it would show for females killing men in their life . For the 2015 census , the rate was 3% . That's 3% of murdered men , were killed by a woman in their life , versus 90% of murdered women being killed by a man in their life . The difference is not that we can't , if drived hard enough , it's that we chose not to , where as they don't

I have seen this too many times!

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Funny , isn't it , it costs more , when the shipping's , "free."

The unwanted threesome!

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Hate it when some guy decides to box me in , like that .

"Hey Elizabeth Warren" The danger to women from of the insanity of trans-maniacs.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Puerto Rico , while not a State , is a territory of the US . They have been offered the opportunity , on several occasions to vote to join the US as a State . I went there on a vacation for a couple of weeks several years ago , and did not see any signs of any violence than I see while actually living in the States . I do feel the hurricanes have destroyed the islands , that were already in a great deal of trouble due to the corruption that left the government in debt . Trump is a total idiot , with absolutely no moral compass . So very glad this woman won't be voting here .

A Limerick for Friday - Folks came from afar just to see Two Economists who'd agreed to agree.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

One plus one , can equal three , if you carefully invest it .

He is honest to a fault

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Learning how males want things done .

It is Friday people! When being a gentleman is not enough....

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Wonder what man created this cartoon ?

Flowers this morning

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Those are rather unique .

TGIF yes it is

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

I'm retired . Everyday is Saturday ! ! ! And now , some scientist is claiming we should never retire . I love being retired . I did my share , whether I felt like it or not . I showed up and did what I was supposed to do , then I went home and took care of everyone else , doing what I was supposed to do . And now it's time for me . Now , after I'm worn out , I have a few years left (hopefully ) to do what I want to do , and I'm not letting anyone take it away from me .

So what is your type?

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

It's funny , you ask what others type is , then when they answer , you cut each of them down for their choices .

Vaccine research.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

It's a shame that neither side can accept the other . 25% of pharmacutical produced medications , are herb based . Asprin , is made from the inner bark of the white willow tree . Fox glove is the basis for heart medications . Doctors poopoo herb medications and the anti-vaxers poopoo pharmacutical produced medications . Both kinds of medications have caused deaths , and yet , both have saved lives . Personally , there's room in my life for both , because I go with what ever works . At this point they're saying it will be a year to eighteen months before they come up with a vaccine against the coronavirus . Yes , I had my flue shot , I get it every year . It won't protect me against this particular virus , but who knows , it might make it a little less evil for me IF I come in contact with the virus . On the other hand , I've been backing that up with black elderberry syrup . In theory , the eldeberry protects against viral diseases .

Hey folks, Do y'all think it is worth dating if you aren't willing to meet immediately or almost ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

You are highly intelligent and looking to create a safe , long term relationship . They aren't looking for a relationship . They're looking for no strings attached , free , one night stand , instant sex . Include , " No hookups ," in your bio .

How do you handle garden pests?

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Well done - very neat garden .

This is my favorite Photography book on my coffee table... what is your favorite?

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Do people still do that ? Books on a coffee table to ease tension , start a conversation ?

Airlie Beach Whitsunday Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Found this lovely shrub.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Looks like it might be some kind of Poinsettia .

My boss says the three things I need to improve are my note-taking, and two other things.

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Talking to me , is like playing charades .

Does anyone belong to the Humanist Association of America?

Cast1es comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Hadn't even heard of it , until recently began seeing the abbreviation here .

Hi. 8 more months til Halloween and it is on a Saturday!! What will you dress as?

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Cosplay . You don't have to wait eight months to play dress up , if that's what you're into .

Candaulism A sexual paraphilia, where by sexual arousal is achieved by exposing ones partner's ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Slhouldn't get your own sexual pleasure from messing with someone else's .

A funny meme🖤🎃

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Just because you think you can get away with it , doesn't mean you will , or can for very long .

Simple things😁🤗

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Shirley Temple wanna be ?

I have never seen these before, I like them.😁

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

From the sixties ? ? ?

I just read a great book.

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Have you seen the new movie starring Harrison FOrd ? I believe it's called , "Call of the Wild ."

Love that franchise!

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

No comment !

I just read a great book.

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Have you seen the new movie starring Harrison Ford . I believe it's called , "Call of the Wild ."

If you have an operation and dream you’re floating, wonder why!

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Used to feel that and also could swim and breath under water in my dreams .

Scientists: Earth Endangered by New Strain of Fact-Resistant Humans | The New Yorker

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Trump , who ignores scientific data , and the information produced by immense government agencies employing thousands of highly educated professionals , because they know nothing . Instead , he ,"listens ," to the children he raised , because they know it all .

Just when you least expect to find the one...

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Good luck finding the woman who is no longer attached to her shopping list .

I'm curious, how many Mensa members qualified and paid dues for a while, before wising up and ...

Cast1es comments on Feb 27, 2020:

I did for a time . The meetings , at night , were a rather long drive for me , in heavy traffic , in an area I wasn't very familiar with . Compared to the other things in my life at the time , I felt they were less interesting . However , if you're searching for someone in your life , and aren't interested in hanging out in bars , for instance , it's a good place to be to meet other high IQ folks .