Missing my bird id books (lost in a fire) Any recommendations for great guides?

RichieO comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Check out bird ID apps, some are not too bad...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

I concur; I recommend “Merlin”...it’s free and works fast.

A lady-friend who I met in 06 has become a not-so-friendly person.

AncientNight comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Has the lady-friend had these anger issues for a long time, or is it a recent development? If the anger issues are from a long time ago, it's possible that the daughter doesn't want to put up with that kind thing in her life anymore. If the anger issues are recent and the daughter knows about it, ...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

@AncientNight I’m afraid you’re right. The lady-friend said her mother taught her to be the way she is...and I think she did a good job of passing on the impulsive, loud, profane angry woman strategy to her daughter. Who knows how many generations this has been going?

A lady-friend who I met in 06 has become a not-so-friendly person.

sweetcharlotte comments on Jan 27, 2019:

I have some questions. Is the daughter suffering from a mental illness, which is the reason she doesn't work or live on her own at 33? Why doesn't your friend, the mom, go visit her? Is it because of her anger/anxiety? If so and because of mental illness, this situation will be different than ...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

I don’t think the daughter is diagnosed with any “mental disease”. She does suffer from obesity and diabetes. The ex...the daughter’s father....is disabled. He had a “stroke” and is in and out of the hospital. The daughter actually makes a token amount of $$ as a care-giver (I don’t think she’s had any formal training). Her mother has visited her far more often than the daughter has visited the mother. Good questions. Thanks.

A lady-friend who I met in 06 has become a not-so-friendly person.

Rob1948 comments on Jan 27, 2019:

A. Why are you still calling her a friend? B. There is a reason why the daughter does not visit. What is it? C. The daughter is an adult, the only way to her to behave like an adult is to stop enabling her freeloading lifestyle. It’s called “tough love.” D. You can’t bribe someone ...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Thanks for the advice. I tend to feel exactly as you’ve put it. I call her a friend because she’s overall a good, generous, hard working woman. She just finished paying off a home mortgage. She holds a decent job. When she’s good she’s very good...when she’s bad she’s awful....

A lady-friend who I met in 06 has become a not-so-friendly person.

Mike1947 comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Very wise,do not let her pull you down to her level,please,mental problems take many forms,the cutting of ones self,anger issues,inability to cope,and deep depressions,should be addressed by trained professionals.

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Thanks for the response! I will weigh all of them.

A lady-friend who I met in 06 has become a not-so-friendly person.

altschmerz comments on Jan 27, 2019:

I'm glad it was only "almost." I get you're trying to be a good friend, and sometimes when somebody is going through a hard time they really need help and a true friend would stick by them through thick and thin - do you value this friendship enough to slog through the difficult times? Or do you ...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Bingo. The million dollar question. Should I “slog through her tough times” or do I "feel she’s detrimental to my well being".

A lady-friend who I met in 06 has become a not-so-friendly person.

AncientNight comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Has the lady-friend had these anger issues for a long time, or is it a recent development? If the anger issues are from a long time ago, it's possible that the daughter doesn't want to put up with that kind thing in her life anymore. If the anger issues are recent and the daughter knows about it, ...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Good insight. The daughter often has shouting matches over the phone with her mother. The daughter has said on occasion that her mother (the lady-friend) was hostile to her as a child. I am working on keeping my distance.

How to be Press Secretary in the Trump administration.

Robecology comments on Jan 24, 2019:

She's so good, I swear her father's a minister...oh...wait....nevermind...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

@Diogenes Yes; I totally concur. I’ve been agnostic for decades....yet I’m a regular donor to a Christian family that runs a “Camp” for kids. Google “Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch”...read the page over. If you shop Amazon,...go to smile.amazon.com and get the same goods for the same price - and the seller agrees to give 0.5% of his profits to the charity of your choice. I chose The ranch. Good Christians. I call them “Jesus-ians”...they live a life like he was professed to have lived...humble, modest, sharing.

Nixon's in first but Donald's coming up fast.

phoenixone1 comments on Jan 27, 2019:

I sure hope Donnie wins...hate to see a good man lose???

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

@phoenixone1 Sarcasm works in face-to-face conversation...not so much in print. I got you now.

Name something you do on Sunday that isn't church.

Charlene comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Drink Bloody Marys..except today have a cold..?

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Then it’s straight Vodka (or rum - heated with honey) for you, Ms. C....and close those blinds and sleep it off!

Bridget Bardot in her prime

John-Paul comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Yeah, I am going to call this out as a fake, for a few reasons. Head and neck look slightly smaller than should be, and the face is in different focus than the body. I think I found the source image, not a nude, easy to rotate and manipulate the histogram to match the skin tones on the body. The ...

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Is she “shaved”? Her pubes look “bleached” which was a thing back then....

I would like to invite everyone to join my Facebook group for our channel“Food Foresters”.

Fernapple comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Sorry don't really do FB if you have good content why not cut and paste it on to here, you will get a lot more genuine appreciation.

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

I concur with Fernapple....FB folk tend to be too hostile, and rather low IQ...but being low IQ and hostile...I joined!

I found this very large pumpkin being tossed out a couple months ago - so I cut it up, baked it, ...

MissKathleen comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Woohoo...way to go!

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

@MissKathleen I should have rotated the image first...but look at the muffin out of the tin, in the lower right. Paper covers only half the muffin; I was lucky I got them out of the pan!

Nixon's in first but Donald's coming up fast.

altschmerz comments on Jan 26, 2019:

I dare someone to post this in the “Conservative Atheists” group. Lol

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

@Closeted The way I look at it is that we have to get along. They’re Americans; and the Atheist Conservatives are a cut above the #Religulous ones.

I found this very large pumpkin being tossed out a couple months ago - so I cut it up, baked it, ...

MissKathleen comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Woohoo...way to go!

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Thanks...you may have noticed I had to use the “small” cupcake papers...ran out of the oversized ones!

Nixon's in first but Donald's coming up fast.

altschmerz comments on Jan 26, 2019:

I dare someone to post this in the “Conservative Atheists” group. Lol

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

I am in the Conservative atheists. I will say one thing about this group compared to the FB conservatives; there’s far more reasonable debate and far less “name-calling”. Most intelligent Conservatives IGeorge Will comes to mind”) have “jumped ship” and have discouraged supporting Republicans. http://fortune.com/2018/06/22/george-will-leaves-republican-party-donald-trump/

Nixon's in first but Donald's coming up fast.

phoenixone1 comments on Jan 27, 2019:

I sure hope Donnie wins...hate to see a good man lose???

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

Donnie? DJT? He’s a “good man”? Please, elaborate?

7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.

Freedompath comments on Jan 26, 2019:

I wondered about number 4...what might it be??

Robecology replies on Jan 27, 2019:

I’m afraid he might pull a “Granada” like attack on Venezuela. Remember; it boosted Reagan’s ratings, resulted in no dead, and nothing done....but spent millions of our tax $$ to “put on a show”... The United States invasion of Grenada began on 25 October 1983. The invasion, led by the United States, of the Caribbean island nation of Grenada, which has a population of about 91,000 and is located 160 kilometres (99 mi) north of Venezuela, resulted in a U.S. victory within a matter of days. United States invasion of Grenada - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_invasion_of_Grenada

Seeing as the world is going to end in 12 years we might as well enjoy the time we have left.

Captain_Feelgood comments on Jan 24, 2019:

Straight out of the Big Al Gore book of Global Warming Scams..

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@Trajan61 https://youtu.be/ULEFPCIPP7Y and it’s ArCtic...not artic.

Just out jim acosta cnn won suite against trump over taking his press credentials der Donald lost ...

Robecology comments on Jan 24, 2019:

Kind of old news? Nov 19th? https://www.axios.com/white-house-trump-jim-acosta-press-credentials-196ab52e-e587-4444-bdf8-fc976526039c.html

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@bobwjr click on the article link. It’s dated Nov 19th.

Some pics of the annual Kite Festival & Competition at Treasure Island.

DeStijl comments on Jan 24, 2019:

It's never "bone-chilling cold" in Florida.

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

It depends....you gotta wear socks with your sandals and shorts...or our thin blood gets “bone-chilled” https://i.imgflip.com/e199y.jpg

Morning sunshine!!!

TheDoubter comments on Jan 24, 2019:

nice tats

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@Bungaloebob One tat...great story. Two tats...two good stories. Three tats....ho....hum...more? Wow...addict.

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Robecology comments on Jan 24, 2019:

Why didn't you drive yourself?

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty I forgot about that. Good move.

I often have a lot of trouble remembering a series of several or more instructions or directions.

Robecology comments on Jan 23, 2019:

There's a place you can send a cheek swab to test for Alzheimers. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181212121904.htm

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@Millerski25 ????

The Super Blood Wolf Moon today.

Robecology comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Trivia (science) question; Is the reddish color a sign that the. moon is in the "umbra" or "penumbra" https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/what-is-a-penumbral-eclipse-of-the-moon

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

@Rienkipienk I assume you’re joking; but I looked it up to validate....the red is clearly being in part of the earth’s shadow. Here’s images comparing pollution and moon views. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4efd1b5b409b97f3e5cd60/t/5bd0270be79c7033756d1218/1540368149765/Lightpollution-illustration.jpg?format=1500w

I ran across a friend who was in a similar situation that I was recovering from.

MojoDave comments on Jan 24, 2019:

Yes, as pie-in-the-sky as it is, it may be a place to start for some depending on their tolerance for pain and how urgently they wish to proceed. It's not for everyone, but the ripping the band aid off isn't for everyone either.

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

Keyes had a great view about our “preferences”. He kept on suggesting to make your “addictions” (your must haves/can’t live withouts) to preferences (take em or leave em). Read it...go to the link...if worked from me. Not a panacea but...a mental band aid, for sure; http://www.mindpowernews.com/HigherConsciousness.html

I ran across a friend who was in a similar situation that I was recovering from.

AncientNight comments on Jan 24, 2019:

I don't really know what to make of this. Getting out of a toxic relationship is like giving up an addiction and grieving for a lost loved one at the same time. I've gone through the withdrawals from an addiction in the past and am, currently, going through grieving for my wife, who lost her battle ...

Robecology replies on Jan 24, 2019:

I lost a very young wife (she 29, me 31) in ’77....so I can empathize. Can’t agree with your wrap-up comment about the real world, though. Depends on POV. You need to read Keyes 12 steps. They helped me through the dark times.

Beware the diet drinks

Robecology comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Aspartame...blue packet. Avoid. Sucralose ....yellow packet....much safer, more natural.

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

@Captnron59 I applaud your push to be natural; but I’m guessing it was my reaction to sugar - it’s called “sugar shock” = you get a “high” from the initial “hit” but then when your blood sugar drops...you feel sleepy. As a teacher - I had to fight the afternoon groggies until I switched to Splenda (Sucralose). Here’s an article that points out that it’s far safer than aspartame; and if you sub it for sugar, you’re helping avoid killing the pancreatic cells that create insulin.... https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sucralose-good-or-bad#blood-sugar

Teach you children well, or you're in hell

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I am at a blank on Keurig K-Kups

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2017/11/12/hannity-fans-tweet-boycott-keurig-after-company-pulls-ads-over-his-roy-moore-coverage/856249001/

MSNBC : have they become the Democrat's Faux News ???

Charlene comments on Jan 23, 2019:

I stopped watching MSNBC back in 2015..they've become so center right it's disgusting.

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

According to these folk, they’re more “left” than CNN

MSNBC : have they become the Democrat's Faux News ???

Robecology comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Do some research; to ask "opinions" about which TV show is producing the most factual vs the most "fudged" news posts is naive at best... Here's a nice chart that will help you decide a good answer to this... note where CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News is; and this is a carefully done, constantly ...

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

My source; https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-biased-is-your-news-source-you-probably-wont-agree-with-this-chart-2018-02-28

That's pretty graphic.

mistymoon77 comments on Jan 21, 2019:

5 dolla suckie, me love you long time.

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I’m sorry....I laughed....I know...making fun of oriental stereotype is bad...but that was funny!

Brrr.

Ludo comments on Jan 22, 2019:

I'm only allowed to complain about the cold if the temperature is less than my age. Another 20 years, and I'll be bitching every damn day, even in Hawaii!

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I discovered Hawaii too late. I had no idea they need mainland teachers and offer decent salaries and not that outrageous COL....but love to visit the Isles. I don’t think they’re ever less than 60º.

A Mirror Image of Our Universe May Have Existed Before the Big Bang [space.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Meh...this is up (or down) there with "are there aliens" "can we travel at light speed" and "what's it like falling in to a black hole"....I support the idea that there were many "big bangs" and that this wasn't the first - nor will it be the last. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v5/142

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

@MojoDave I’ll let you know when I’m gone....or not....

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Babyoda comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Beautiful on the left ,the one on the right is such a weird, nice pic.

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

I agree with “weird/nice”....not the spine...but the background is too “busy”...if they just shot it on the plain mat....it would be a framer....

Is it just a strange coincidence that the heroin Market in the United States has increased since we ...

Robecology comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Search "Images of U.S. Soldiers guarding Opium Poppies in Afghanistan." to see for yourself. add the word "data" to see the rapid increase in harvest from year to year. https://pics.me.me/90-of-the-worlds-heroin-is-produced-from-opium-harvestedin-21194315.png

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

@Savage Sorry Mr Savage...I’ve talked to US vets returning from there. The Taliban profits from the sale of Opium (extracts from the Poppy - used to make 90%+ of the world’s supply of Opioids)....so our soldiers are there to defend the warlords’ right to grow and harvest it....we’ve supported the Taliban before - when they fought the Russians (they were under different name then...but same idea...to grow and profit from Opium) I’m not sure if UK joins us...and you’re from the UK...? Check this out; https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/jan/09/how-the-heroin-trade-explains-the-us-uk-failure-in-afghanistan

What gets me out of bed

dartagnan6666 comments on Jan 22, 2019:

What with having stage 4 kidney disease, I must refill after each and every voiding. Luckily I live in the country on 3 acres. I just pop out the back door where I have a gigantic urinal and let er rip. At night when I direct a flashlight at the stream, it satisfies my need for bling.

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Sorry for your “illness”....but I keep a bottle by the bed...and I, too have to sip often at night to fight dry mouth. ....no kidney nor bladder disease - yet - but a very enlarged prostate.

22 Jan 2019 - Diet Diary - Join in if you like:

DotLewis comments on Jan 23, 2019:

Snowing! Snowing! Oh, we do SO need more snow!! ? ? A trip to the mailbox was my only outing today. I’m starting to understand those silly “snowbirds” who fly south in the winter. Can’t say I could tolerate Texas or Florida though(or any of the other Wonder how bad Arizona is these ...

Robecology replies on Jan 23, 2019:

Congrats on the detailed diet focus. Continued success! You are doing exactly what you need to do to lose the weight and gain the years of life. Keep it up.

Thanks to @kensmile4u.

KKGator comments on Jan 22, 2019:

Oh, look!!!! 45 has found YET another way to stiff people on services rendered. Just like the old days, before he was a "civil servant". Seriously. Just how much more of this are we going to tolerate?

Robecology replies on Jan 22, 2019:

@phxbillcee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jixdTHhayvw

I didn’t realize border security was racist.

DarrelScott comments on Jan 20, 2019:

The new definition of racism is keeping America secure. BUILD THE WALL

Robecology replies on Jan 22, 2019:

@DarrelScott C’mon, Mr. Scott. You know that there’s vast areas that are impassable/uncrossable. There’s far more important things to spend our tax $$ on. Most of the illegals are hired by wealthy, Republican farmers looking to save $$ by paying below minimum wages and no benefits to them. Do some research. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/illegal-immigrants-us-jobs-economy-farm-workers-taxes/

Yes, ta-tas make everything better. :-)

AlexRam comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Not a huge fan of fake boobs.

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

#1. How do you know? #2. Why care if they’ve been surgically enlarged? She had the $$...she only has one life to live; she knows more men are attracted to fuller boobs.... Tattoos are far more of a turn-off to me than fuller breasts...whether they’ve been surgically enhanced is not my business.....unless she’s habituated by constant surgeries...

Ah, yup... (regarding the Gillette ad)

Robecology comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Masculinity went hand and hand with being #religulous. With Religious, it almost seems to be part of it; males lead,. males dominate, males control. We all know the dominant role of priests and the submissive roles of nuns. We all know it was males who wrote all the biblical verses. So for the ...

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@Wildflower Quoting myself to answer you; ".for those of us who've been "liberated" in to the world of agnostic thinking - being an equal partner works fine for us.”....some are more “liberated than others. Some are stuck in the old fashioned, mean/dominant-is-good, old fashioned style. It’s evolution, not revolution.

Good morning people! I woke up really early this morning.

Robecology comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Sounds super fibrous, super protein Packed. yum....jealous! I did a simple whtes only with lean turkey on a tortilla....time to lose 10 lb from holiday piggery!

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty I have both; I’ll set that up for tomorrow...good ideas!

Good morning! I'm off today, so slept in a little bit, and here's finally our question for today:...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Are you gonna eat all that? Of course I am, I ordered it...

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@Sticks48 Bingo....I’m in the same strategy...almost always take “leftovers” home.

If you're snowed in, cold, think about this ..?

Babyoda comments on Jan 21, 2019:

You just had to rub it in, -24C , -11F here.O.K. that is cold even for us.Where is that global warming.

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@actofdog I didn’t say you didn’t know the dif between Weather and temp....but I’m a retired eco-scientist and hear too many complaints like yours. BTW; weather is local temp, humidity, environmental conditions. So they’re not even comparable terms. I’m guessing you meant to say that you know the diff between weather and climate? You may have been trying to joke...but there’s always a root of truth to the jokes...and the fact is that many truly believe that “global warming” should be making all of us “warmer”. That’s why those of us who publish climate research don’t even like to call it “global warming” anymore....too many misinterpret that. It’s now referred to a s “Climate shifting”... There was a great “fictional-but truth-based” movie about climate shift called “Day After Tomorrow”. I’ll share the trailer link. It was based on a truth; that the intense melting of the arctic going on now caused the mid-ocean conveyor to stop. It was obviously fiction; but based on a lot of fact. Even the cartoon “Ice-age - the Meltdown” was based on the fact that melting ice during the last ice age had stopped the ocean currents - and thus created a mini-ice-age in Europe - while the rest of the planet was overly warmed. The Day After Tomorrow, Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku_IseK3xTc

If you're snowed in, cold, think about this ..?

Babyoda comments on Jan 21, 2019:

You just had to rub it in, -24C , -11F here.O.K. that is cold even for us.Where is that global warming.

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

Global warming is causing this. Record warm degree locations are far higher than record cold ones world wide. It’s called GLOBAL warming for that reason..... http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/imageo/2018/11/22/it-may-be-cold-outside-but-global-warming-has-not-taken-a-break-for-thanksgiving/#.XEXiSy2ZNTY

21 Jan 2019 Diet Diary

EdEarl comments on Jan 21, 2019:

We got some hummus for the first time in a while, and this morning I had a small potato and hummus, instead of potato and refried beans (a taco without the tortilla). Hummus is really good, and I ate too much, about 500 calories for breakfast, total; must watch my calories carefully for the ...

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

Wise move. Hummus is a good varietal food...high protein, high fiber. Load up on H2O......

Good morning! I'm off today, so slept in a little bit, and here's finally our question for today:...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Are you gonna eat all that? Of course I am, I ordered it...

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@Sticks48 Not worth it...to you. Worth it to me. Been there, done that.

I heard this from a Jewish comedian funny not mean. Did you ever hear a Jewish fairy tale?

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 21, 2019:

How is that funny? I don't get it....

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty The jewish culture, while still #religulous, are far more realistic about relationships....

Good morning! I'm off today, so slept in a little bit, and here's finally our question for today:...

Robecology comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Does that button on your cap mean you're anti-Trump?

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

@germangirl90439 Follow the link, or go here; https://trumpslastday012021.com/shop-online.html?store-page=Trumps-Last-Day-01-20-21™-Not-soon-enough-Button-p91231045=21624352

Good morning! I'm off today, so slept in a little bit, and here's finally our question for today:...

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 21, 2019:

Are you gonna eat all that? Of course I am, I ordered it...

Robecology replies on Jan 21, 2019:

Another advantage of dining/eating alone! Thanks! ...let me elaborate - it seems my response has struck a few nerves... I fought - a lot - with many of my “ex’s” over our diet...both home and while eating out. Living alone; I eat out where I want, when I want to. I leave what I want - take home leftovers if I’m inspired to....or leave a so-so meal. ,,,and I respect “big appetites” and “gourmet tastes” - I just don’t get the feeling that my tastes are mutually respected. And speaking to @CutieBeauty....you mentioned that you’re “expecting” on another strand...do you find you’re “eating for two”?

I didn’t realize border security was racist.

DarrelScott comments on Jan 20, 2019:

The new definition of racism is keeping America secure. BUILD THE WALL

Robecology replies on Jan 20, 2019:

Obama doubled (increased from 800 to 1600) the miles of fence on the southern border, The number of agents, and their salaries. Electronic budgeting has boosted border budget to record levels. Illegal crossings are at a 40 year low. Southern border immigrants do not do half the crime rate of natural born Americans. Pay attention. Do some fact checking instead of just listening to Faux news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAJUZRZBdlM

I didn’t realize border security was racist.

Robecology comments on Jan 20, 2019:

We have to face priorities. Too many facts prove that a wall will cost us too much and do too little. That's where the racist remarks come from. It's more a fear of strangers (xenophobia) than a racist attitude.

Robecology replies on Jan 20, 2019:

@DarrelScott Obama doubled (increased from 800 to 1600) the miles of fence on the southern border, The number of agents, and their salaries. Electronic budgeting has boosted border budget to record levels. Illegal crossings are at a 40 year low. Southern border immigrants do not do half the crime rate of natural born Americans. Pay attention. Do some fact checking instead of just listening to Faux news. http://www.nnirr.org/drupal/border-militarization

Good morning; Coffee in hand.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 20, 2019:

You too... ? whatcha having for breakfast?

Robecology replies on Jan 20, 2019:

Had a brunch of leftover fish, combined with my homemade pumpkin (from fresh) muffins....and Java, of course! Thanks for asking!

Good morning, coffee is all I need.?

FairyTail comments on Jan 19, 2019:

I just need coffee and a man to make it for me.

Robecology replies on Jan 19, 2019:

If you want to “meet a man” post some pics!

coffee.....more coffee.....

Robecology comments on Jan 19, 2019:

I love the science of coffee. They keep finding more and more healthy benefits for it. I made my students do experiments to study caffeine in HS biology. One kid I had once, won a prize for a great study comparing energy drinks to caffeine (tablets) cost efficiency. Just used photos of the ...

Robecology replies on Jan 19, 2019:

I found this; good read. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678

KevinSpaulding [agnostic.

Robecology comments on Jan 18, 2019:

Let's be careful to define "trolls". There's lots of "believers" (I like to call them #Religulous) that are "on the fence" and needed more encouragement. Let's not fear the troll. Engage them. Debate them. Then if they start with winded rants and “proselytizing" we can either ...

Robecology replies on Jan 19, 2019:

@Dave75 Why do the #Religulous take such a rude, defensive attacking role? I know nice #religulous people....I even have a #religulous family that runs a kids ranch as my main donor on smile.amazon. I don’t get the hostile, defensive nature of some “curious” who come on our pages.

It’s funny because it’s true .. [facebook.com]

Lorajay comments on Jan 18, 2019:

I want to see what he did the next week when he came back.

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

The father faked a heart attack to get Sheldon out of there! LOL!

In mourning. My trusty camera has bit the dust. A shopping l will go........

Robecology comments on Jan 18, 2019:

No camera "bites the dust" unless it literally falls hard and shatters. How bad is the damage? Fixable? I'm guessing you're tired of it..

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

@ronin73 Been there, done that. Good luck.

Why?

Robecology comments on Jan 18, 2019:

Time to unplug. Replug. Fresh start. Reprogram. Stress ages you more rapidly...your time in this body is limited; don't shorten it. Reprogram. Read this. Re read it. Write it down. Print it out. Memorize it. Live it. http://www.mindpowernews.com/HigherConsciousness.html

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

@Kynlei Yes; we have several factors that age us. If you value being in this body...work to de-stress. Please, read that link I sent. Better yet, buy his book. You can search Ken Keyes Jr....he has done marvels for me.

Young and cute, or mature and classy?

bobwjr comments on Jan 18, 2019:

Three way? I'm in

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

@WonderWartHog99 Totally agree. Lots of talk about “threesomes” but in reality they just don’t work.

The Clear the Board Monopoly Game of World War Two Explained in 3 Paragraphs by Moon Tiger ...

chilehead9 comments on Jan 17, 2019:

Nice article. Might I suggest running it through a spelling and grammar check before publishing? Authors tend to get raked over the coals for more than a single error, and ribbed endlessly for just one. Doing some spelling reconnaissance is worth your time.

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

Notice the blogger complaining of “no donations”? I see the obvious reason.

What Are Atoms Made Of? - Stated Clearly [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on Jan 18, 2019:

Can't see it , can't photograph it , how can they confirm this data ?

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

https://www.britannica.com/science/subatomic-particle/Current-research-in-particle-physics

What Are Atoms Made Of? - Stated Clearly [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on Jan 18, 2019:

Can't see it , can't photograph it , how can they confirm this data ?

Robecology replies on Jan 18, 2019:

Actually they see and photograph their tracks in cloud chambers, at the end of particle accelerators. https://cdn.britannica.com/s:700x450/63/164163-004-60E9C11E.jpg

Someone this AM posted about making grits.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 17, 2019:

That was me! You're welcome ??

Robecology replies on Jan 17, 2019:

ai couldn’t find the O.P...but thanks, again for the inspiration!

Someone this AM posted about making grits.

ArdentAtheist comments on Jan 17, 2019:

What’s a grit?

Robecology replies on Jan 17, 2019:

Grits is a food made from corn (maize) that is ground into a coarse meal and then boiled. Hominy grits is a type of grits made from hominy, corn that has been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization with the cereal germ removed. Grits - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

This is interesting —King Tut and meteorites [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 16, 2019:

I'm a serious student of Tutankhamon and his father Ankhsenaten - They were the first to propose a monotheistic yet non-personified "god". They banished and demanded the destruction of many statues symbolizing humsn-gods. The symbol of their religion was the Ankh - a sun on the horizon. No person....

Robecology replies on Jan 17, 2019:

@Triphid I would appreciate references to your points. Scientists are always open to correction. If you read “The Egyptian” by Mika Waltari you’ll get a fictionalized yet very day-to-day study of the life back then.

What's Everyone's Favorite Brand?

ZantiMisfit comments on Jan 15, 2019:

Mine is Starbucks French Roast. Its aroma is heavenly and wish I could get my whole house to smell like it :)

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Fragrance-Spray-Sensory-Decisions/dp/B00CCNRWPO

I am a life long progressive.

Mooolah comments on Jan 15, 2019:

Tyranny is the enemy. Tyranny from the left & the right result in the same end. Just as bigotry is the enemy & not one's particular bigotry, we might consider that as a species we need to evolve beyond violence to solve differences. I propose putting estrogen in the drinking water. =0}

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

@Elganned http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif

I am a life long progressive.

Robecology comments on Jan 16, 2019:

You make two errors in your comments which turns many people off, and reduces both readership and comments; 1. Get to the point... your point isn't clear. You're being "verbose" or "circumlocutory." 2. Avoid calling names. Leave "imbeciles" out of your rant to get better responses/debates. 3.

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

@silverotter11 You nailed it. Thanks.

Hi all.

Lilith comments on Jan 16, 2019:

I had the good fortune to be present at a composite center as a Tesla was being printed. I also watched a Porsche and nose cones of jets being printed...Very cool stuff.

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

Wait...what? What part of Tesla is “printed”? Had no idea!

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Transition1 comments on Jan 15, 2019:

I'm just jealous for now....in my Prius 3 but saving some money...?

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

Don’t be jealous - be envious. There’s a big difference. Jealously breeds anger and resentment; envy breeds success. You will own an E.V.; and when you’re ready, ask any Tesla owner for the “discount code”.

Hi all.

vnufall comments on Jan 14, 2019:

All's I remember at a Detroit Auto Show, there were crowds around the Tesla's. They still are a specialty car. Not for the masses.

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

I’m part of “the masses” - and I never made more than $80K a year in my 45 years of teaching. No inheriticance, no prize winnings, no lottery, no gambling $$$. Just scrimpin’ and savin’.

Hi all.

chilehead9 comments on Jan 15, 2019:

And here I am trying to get by with my very old Ford Nucleon. Still electric. Actually, I'm glad they didn't go to production with that.

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

Damned! I had no idea Ford ever did that! They’re in the best position of any American car maker to come out with a cheap, simple, fast, safe, powerful all E.V. Hey, Ford execs reading this; pay attention! You had the Mustang and the Pinto....call this one the Stallion. You’re welcome. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Nucleon

Hi all.

Ormonddude comments on Jan 15, 2019:

You need pictures or better yet a youtube video - Bragging without pictures is like a fishermans claim lol

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

For a You-tube video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrHhfrGS2Rg

[yahoo.com] 17 Reasons why being single is advantageous in 2019. Disagree or agree?

hippydog comments on Jan 16, 2019:

I guess i dont understand why a lady cant do all those things and still be in a relationship?

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

@hippydog Na...I’ve blogged about it...got some good responses...(http://robecology.blogspot.com/?view=flipcard) but I have other things to do today. I just see the population growth (would you believe 158 more births, than deaths, per minute) a root, a main source of all our worldly issues. The intro paragraph to Poodwaddle nails it; "Today 384,701 people will be born and 156,936 people will die, resulting in a net gain of 227,765 humans (give or take a few thousand). This year 140 million babies will be born and 57 million people will die. Nearly half of these deaths will be attributed to heart disease or some form of cancer. If you think that sounds depressing consider that 13 million hectares of forest will be lost this year. "

[yahoo.com] Democrats boycott meeting with Trump at White House today. Was this a good idea?

Larry-new comments on Jan 15, 2019:

Trade for Dreamers. Latinos become lifetime Dems.

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

I wouldn’t go that far. The original Republican Party was far wiser and fair-minded than those in power today. Some latinos will support the Republicans simply because they’re anti Castro or anti any Latin government leader...so you might want to check your blanket - and frankly, racist - comment.

[yahoo.com] Democrats boycott meeting with Trump at White House today. Was this a good idea?

chilehead9 comments on Jan 15, 2019:

We shouldn't be negotiating with that terrorist. He's holding the government and hundreds of thousands of people's jobs hostage.

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

We can even be more polite. Let’s not call him a “terrorist” let’s call him a “delusional” or “narcissistic” president. It’s clear he’s losing support by the minute within his own party and “base"

[yahoo.com] 17 Reasons why being single is advantageous in 2019. Disagree or agree?

hippydog comments on Jan 16, 2019:

I guess i dont understand why a lady cant do all those things and still be in a relationship?

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

@hippydog Those “crowded” rats did all the “unexplainables” that were happening in our society; child abuse, child neglect, trans-sexual behavior (males mounting males, males giving up on females). It was a scary premonition. Here’s the link to it...for those following our discussion; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf

[yahoo.com] 17 Reasons why being single is advantageous in 2019. Disagree or agree?

hippydog comments on Jan 16, 2019:

I guess i dont understand why a lady cant do all those things and still be in a relationship?

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

@hippydog When I read it I was a Senior in HS trying to decide my “major” for college. This pushed me toward Demography and Environmental science. Here’s a great site to explore the data;http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/

[yahoo.com] 17 Reasons why being single is advantageous in 2019. Disagree or agree?

hippydog comments on Jan 16, 2019:

I guess i dont understand why a lady cant do all those things and still be in a relationship?

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

The trick is to find a S.O. who agrees with your trivial choices....or can tolerate them. “Unconditional love” is becoming rare; and as a Scientist/Demographer I know why. Search “Population Density and Social Pathology”.....by J.B. Calhoun. Basically he said; the more crowded it gets, the crazier we become - and the harder it is to make relationships work.

Good morning fellow Java consumers! Here's toasting a hot and steamy cup (not too hot) to you on ...

Sheannutt comments on Jan 15, 2019:

Good morning, 46 degrees and coffee ?

Robecology replies on Jan 16, 2019:

Where’s coffee? I know there’s one in Texas....

Good morning all!! Its Tuesday again and I'm listening to this slow , smoky-like music on ...

Robecology comments on Jan 15, 2019:

Great morning...except for the cold - and it's a nippy 52º here in Ft. Pierce....brrrr! Listening to smooth jazz on Streaming (comcast); The JazzMasters...Cloud watching....travelling....travelling... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTqo-ysVqv0

Robecology replies on Jan 15, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty I used to love it...had ice skates. Built many a snowman. Broke a leg sledding down a hill too steep...but after ’77 move to Florida...I was done!

Some eye candy... Men... Don't be jealous. ... Haha

WonderWartHog99 comments on Jan 15, 2019:

Not jealous. Not interested. I suffer from a bad case of terminal heterosexuality.

Robecology replies on Jan 15, 2019:

Or a “healthy/good” case...;but I’m with you. And tattoos suck....sorry. IMO

Artistica Amazonia

Robecology comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Sorry; not impressed. Very fit...too fit for me...

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@Rossy92 ...and no...not turned on at all...sorry; I was raised to appreciate softer, rounder...yet fit, healthy looking.

Artistica Amazonia

Robecology comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Sorry; not impressed. Very fit...too fit for me...

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@Rossy92 I guess “impressed” is too strong a word. More “amazed” that she was motivated to develop such a physique.

Hi all.

EyesThatSmile comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Did you send the old one into outer space? Haha

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

Here’s the story behind the launching of that Roadster in to a Mars/earth orbit. https://www.space.com/42337-spacex-tesla-roadster-starman-beyond-mars.html

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DeStijl comments on Jan 14, 2019:

At least you admit you're bragging. Ugh.

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

Bragging...proud...excited....a major decision, and a major accomplishment....for a retired public school teacher who had no inheritance, no prize money, and never made over $80k in any one year.

Hi all.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jan 14, 2019:

How many you bought... ? Just saw this post lol

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

I bought my first one the first year I retired as a teacher, in 2013. I’ve had the White S for 5 years, 7 months. I just traded it in for the new one.

Hi all.

EyesThatSmile comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Did you send the old one into outer space? Haha

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

I guess you know what she’s referring to...if not...check this out.. https://img.purch.com/w/640/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zcGFjZS5jb20vaW1hZ2VzL2kvMDAwLzA4MC81MTUvaTAyL3NwYWNleC1mYWxjb24taGVhdnktcm9hZHN0ZXIuanBnPzE1NDEyMTc3Mzk=

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Kintaro comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Nice. Nothing against a Tesla, but I still make the argument that you'd do better for the environment by buying a used Toyota Corolla.

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@Meili I welcome opinions. I’m good at fact checking and wading through the swamp....

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CaroleKay comments on Jan 14, 2019:

You rock, I love your car!

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@CaroleKay Thanks for getting back to me, California girl! (love the beach boys tune), Yes; leaving junk in the car is definitely “eye candy” to the wandering desperado. My seat will remain folded down and stuff will be stored either in the frunk or in the sub-trunk storage area. Thanks for the feedback.

Getting close.....

Robecology comments on Jan 14, 2019:

This nails why I'm strictly a half-caf drinker. I love the quantity; but noticed a high...then crash...so after making the connection I had to lower the Octane....

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@SkotlandSkye Sorry; it lets me function....

Hi all.

CaroleKay comments on Jan 14, 2019:

You rock, I love your car!

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

From California? That state ‘ROCKS”... more Teslas there than anywhere. What’s with the high number of rear-window breakage, there....especially on the 3’s? Many seem to be anti-Tesla more than pro-“I’m desperate and need to steal something” mentality?

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freeofgod comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Can I marry your car : ))

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@freeofgod My registration is good to 2020.. so the tag won’t change...but the car name is still open to suggestion. It could be as simple as “Eco Car II”... I like the Aussie nick name for the ladies...”Sheila”...so I might do something with that...suggestions, please!

Hi all.

Kintaro comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Nice. Nothing against a Tesla, but I still make the argument that you'd do better for the environment by buying a used Toyota Corolla.

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@freeofgod Sorry; as a general statement that’s not correct. To extract any minerals from the environment will of course require resources and energy; but remember; it’s a one time event to mine the resources. Most of the Tesla and other E.V.’s are recyclable. I’ve “recycled” 3 batteries, already in the 66k miles I owned my first one. Here’s research by Forbes and the Union of Concerned Scientists; https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/04/22/the-carbon-footprint-of-tesla-manufacturing/#78a5f5006096

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John-Paul comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Interesting, and wondering . . . did you consider any other brands before going with this one? For example, Jaguar has a very stylish and capable all-electric now. Is Tesla ownership more like a close club, where loyalty to the brand is a must?

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

@John-Paul Please go to Tesla.com. Any fuel car will add pounds per minute of CO2 to the environment; That won’t come close to a Tesla (unless you’re in a state dominated by Coal power plants - and coal at the power plant is triple filtered to be relatively cleaner than the average fuel car exhaust. Here’s a useful comparison chart; https://www.solar-estimate.org/news/2018-04-25-how-much-does-a-tesla-cost-to-buy-and-run-compared-to-other-cars

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MissKathleen comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Lucky you. WAY out of my price range. If I could afford it, I WOULD buy one.

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

Remember; the “3” (Musk wanted the E so he could have four models; S,E,X, and Y - but Ford sued him for the “E” title) is coming in (starting) at $35K. Go to Tesla.com Ask me for my discount code when you’re ready...

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freeofgod comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Can I marry your car : ))

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

Sorry; she’s mine... but I’m always open to sharing! I still have to name her, though...suggestions? (my first one...and my license plates....says Eco Car

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Davekp comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Yes you do.. gotta brag. Nice car(s) Congratulations on your wealth.

Robecology replies on Jan 14, 2019:

As a 45 year retired teacher...I’m far from wealthy. It’s really quite affordable...and worth the $$$. The S is pricey...but the 3 is coming in at $40-50K well equipped...and this March they’ll be announcing a similarly priced SUV and...fingers crossed...a pickup truck! https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/BB3Ow/s1/would-this-tesla-pickup-truck-make-any-sense.jpg