Had a lovely evening picnic at a winery tonight with 8 other local divorced women I met on Facebook.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 13, 2019:

Congrats for surviving that, and with grace, I am sure!

Johnny Beehner [youtube.com]

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

That is GREAT, so funny!!

Do you background check online dates prior to meeting in person?

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Though I no longer use dating sites, I've subscribed to Spokeo for some time. It does not provide much depth, but is only about $24/quarterly, and comes in handy more often that I had thought for employees, new neighbors, etc.

Nicked from you know where and timely for the summer mosquitos:

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Our Home Depot stores were selling citronella plants this year, so I grabbed one in addition to my usual mints around the patio. The plant is beautiful, low maintenance, and grows like a weed (glad I have it in a pot), and no buggies!

Nice surprise first thing this morning.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Beautiful!

I'm not lying!

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

How 'bout in retrospect? I am still told that I'm attractive, but my mind holds an image from many years ago, and sometimes that person in the mirror startles me.

Perhaps I’m just noticing this more now that I’ll be turning 65 in March, but I’ve seen so ...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Thanks for putting the question forward, Judy! I'm just a year behind you and starting to consider the options. As I work in a medical clinic and see the myriad of complications and restrictions the insurance companies place on our patients (not our choice!!) it becomes a bit frightening to look at.

Very interesting whatever diet you eat - [smithsonianmag.com]

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Great article, thanks for bringing it forward! The trending info on lactose and gluten issues are in line with my recent DNA findings.

Amazing interview How Twitter Helped Change The Mind Of A Westboro Baptist Church Member ...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 12, 2019:

I happened to hear her interview on NPR, was an incredible piece!

I've gotten into hibiscuses in the past two years , they just keep on blooming .

tinkercreek comments on Oct 11, 2019:

One of my favorite blooms, so pretty!

Look what has decided to start flowering in my yards -

tinkercreek comments on Oct 10, 2019:

Ahhh, thank you for sharing your spring!

Today's hike: Snowing hard at the summit with howling winds

tinkercreek comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Sounds like a Tough Mudder moment!

Wedding cake that includes the best dog.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Love it!

Watched "Maudie" last night and thought it was worth mentioning here.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 9, 2019:

That looks wonderful, I'll have to find it!

Retirement Home Hires Male Strippers To Serve Dinner Per Resident’s Request

tinkercreek comments on Oct 9, 2019:

YOLO, and this group proves there is no point at which to let go of new adventures!

Intimacy.......

tinkercreek comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Beautifully written, thank you!

After a solo retreat in a cabin in the woods off the grid, I have decided to not date right now.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 9, 2019:

You are making another wonderful choice for yourself, and will reap the benefits of improved health on so many levels, with the freedom of knowing yourself even better. Wishing all the best for you!

Been there, done that, got the T shirt

tinkercreek comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Even at work! Couldn't find the binder for our daily meeting, normally next to my desk printer. I looked all over, even in the conference room, asked everyone. Went back to my office and looked up - there it was, on a top shelf with books. Everyone enjoyed learning how safely I had it tucked away!

its 4am and my body needs to shut down for a while .

tinkercreek comments on Oct 8, 2019:

It has been said one is more likely to fall asleep after getting out of bed and doing something minor, like get a small drink, use the bathroom, and go back to bed. Staying and focusing only on sleep creates an unbreakable tension.

Imagine my shock when I learned there is a Hell, Michigan.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 6, 2019:

I love this!!

Three sets of eyebrows?

tinkercreek comments on Oct 6, 2019:

That much makeup must be physically uncomfortable,

Sometimes Just for laughs should be just for groans as it is so hard to believe.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 6, 2019:

Impaired, chemically or otherwise

Finally Friday Memes 🤣

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Oh, the colander was best!!

Took my trowel and claw to my planter boxes and pots in the back garden today.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Wow, that's a lot of wonderful work! I love the blue pots and all the potential as you begin planting.

A couple of weeks ago I posted about my rose and that it hadn't grown any.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

That little rose is begging to be in the ground for cool roots and room to grow!

My House in the fall I had mentioned the wild grape vine and poison ivy climbing up the north side ...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

It is beautiful, but very destructive to your home. Be sure to pull & clean those down, likely some already have snuck into the siding. I enjoy a lovely Virgina Creeper on a free-standing trellis, same gorgeous color in the fall. During growth season some shoots will reaches for my house siding a foot away, but I snip those down before they lock in.

Would people ever talk to each other if there were not sporting events or political scandals to ...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Maybe you wouldn't want to socialize with people like me, who took 5 mins to figure out IRL.

Oops wrong generation

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Haha, takes a more experience person to have an alternative use plan!

I’m in the black Western-style hat.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Enjoy a lovely day!

I have to decide if I want to get up early enough tomorrow to drive three hours to San Diego for an ...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

NO. High investment, no backup info, no security.

My son took me to see Joker today as a birthday treat.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Thanks so much, sounds right up my alley!

Last, best, beautiful day road trip! I checked the weather this morning as I lay in bed.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 4, 2019:

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your trip and sparking memories of my trips there.

Yesterday I got a major dental operation involving cleaning of dentures.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Is it just me???

GOOD NEWS! My application for my apartment was accepted! I'm moving December 1st to Clifton Park, ...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Great news, congrats!!!

The song made him "famous"? I think he means "infamous". [youtube.com]

tinkercreek comments on Oct 3, 2019:

OOOh, that is painful!

Yeah its funny

tinkercreek comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Love this one, thanks!

Hello everyone, am new here I hope you all have a ridiculously amazing day 🤣

tinkercreek comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Welcome, to another left-coaster! This is a great group of folks, nice to share thoughts and laughs with.

Sigh, I don't laugh enough in life.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 3, 2019:

That's awesome!

Now I'm banned from Walmart I just received this letter.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 2, 2019:

OMG, this is better than the former version, couldn't stop laughing!!

More Pix of NYC

tinkercreek comments on Oct 1, 2019:

Thanks for sharing, I've not been there!

Drugs?

tinkercreek comments on Oct 1, 2019:

Although the woman appears to be over age 30, I think there is a reflection of a populace without knowledge or contact with the wilderness and/or wild creatures. Animals in a zoo can seem as metaphor for animated characters, rather than the reverse. Sadly, there is a new genre of ignorance among Americans, in particular.

Are any of us grandparents? And if so, are any helping raise their grandchildren?

tinkercreek comments on Oct 1, 2019:

I have 2 nearby and 2 in New Zealand. I am much closer to my daughter and her 2 in NZ, but will have to skip my annual month-long visit this year to recover from hip surgery. Sigh.

Oh boy, it must be scammer night on the old dating site.

tinkercreek comments on Oct 1, 2019:

Ooooh, fun times!

5 tips for a woman...

tinkercreek comments on Oct 1, 2019:

Sounds like WAY too much work in that!

Sweetness.......

tinkercreek comments on Oct 1, 2019:

Shhhhhh, nap time!

Shut up and take my money!

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

Absotively!

[inspiremore.com] I need to remember to close the terrarium lid. LOL.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

Such cute buddies!

Fading beauty. The seasons are slowly changing.....

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

I brought in my last few big blooms last weekend!

Vegertable Stew Time I am sharing a recipe for vegetable stew, shared with me and now with you by ...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

Yum! Carmelizing veges is a favorite of mine, but I avoid the nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant). Would sub turnips, cauliflower, red cabbage, with your mother's roux!

Hello! I need some help, pretty please! My new house closes escrow this Friday, and I am eager to ...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

I agree that local nurseries will be your best guide! Bosky Dell Natives just outside of West Linn in Stafford is great, and Loen Nursery in Sherwood should also be a good resource for you :-). Al’s and Seven Dees could also be helpful if you find an experienced team member. Your new home looks lovely, hope you have fun with it!

Good point

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

Exactly the point, well illustrated!

I took myself to lunch ! When I was still dating an over-the-top god person, we discovered this...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 25, 2019:

I go to concerts, movies, museums, cultural events and such on my own. With family far away I travel long multi-leg flights on my own. There is a wonderful freedom and peace in experiencing events and making decisions just as you wish, and I strike up conversations easily and meet the nicest folks that way. Somehow, I do struggle with attending a restaurant on my own, which I plan to overcome in my recovery time off in a couple months. Seems like a fine time to do things differently!

Abracadabra

tinkercreek comments on Sep 24, 2019:

well done!

Just like a kitty

tinkercreek comments on Sep 24, 2019:

Major letdown

OH NOOOOO!! 😳🤣😂🤪 Singing Vagina Promoting Yeast Infection Treatment Sends Christian ...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 24, 2019:

Ha, I love it!

I thought I had an actual real and acceptable guy contact me last week.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 24, 2019:

Sorry - dammit - but at least you asked the right questions.

Curious.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 24, 2019:

I think we lost context from the goober in the photo.

Barney and I celebrated Pride in the Park over the weekend!

tinkercreek comments on Sep 23, 2019:

What a cutie!!

I attended an 8-minute speed dating event tonight and met 7 men.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 23, 2019:

I've thought it could be interesting to try speed dating. Having done a huge amount of interviewing job applicants over the last decade or so, I have some practice in getting a "read" on people face-to-face, so it might be nice to avoid the unknown aspects of online dating that lead to so many annoying surprises. Please let us know how this plays out!

I like this shirt

tinkercreek comments on Sep 22, 2019:

I like it!

For the ladies here get those idiots

tinkercreek comments on Sep 22, 2019:

We are not easily reckoned with.

My last beach visit this year😭😭😭😭

tinkercreek comments on Sep 22, 2019:

Sunny beach time is GOOD. Here in Oregon, ya know we call it "the coast" ;-).

Meme time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

tinkercreek comments on Sep 22, 2019:

Great stuff, thank you!

Maybe some day we might all learn???

tinkercreek comments on Sep 22, 2019:

Ouch! - Oh, that's what that was.

My BFF’s husband made this garden gathering basket for me.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

What a lovely basket, and so handy!

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣truth🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

Hahaha, and now that I'm dealing with this bum hip, I know the trick: undies on floor, heel-toe, heel-toe! NEVER in my wildest dreams would I have thought to be sharing such information . . . WTF???

Man guesses he stared at Giant Sequoia long enough to appreciate it.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

Negative Ned was certainly unworthy of either you or the stunning vistas of your hike. Some guys may get points for fitness, but it ends outside of the gym.

My outfit for church tomorrow.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

Oh, so perfect, and you look marvelous!!

😄 One of my best friends, who has been a widow for 10 years this past August has just told me ...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

My first reaction is to dissuade her from joining any free site, and perhaps any at all!

With fall season comes

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

However, a delightful aspect of aging is when a woman realizes that it no longer necessary!

My partner says that my labeling religious people "delusional" (which has mental health ...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

Fear, insecurity, lazy thinking, lack of personal responsibility. Some folks want a playbook that let's them off the hook for decision-making while protecting their reputation among the other non-thinkers.

What a wasted day.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

Sorry you're not feeling well! Fluids, warmth, and rest, and hope the kids are OK for a bit?

Facebook dating has some potential.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 21, 2019:

You are already smart, self-aware, and a very worthwhile person. Consider it an opportunity to maintain control.

There is actually something called the Annual Meeting of Rolled-Up Newspaper Enthusiasts today.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 20, 2019:

OMG, that's hilarious!

When doing a oil change

tinkercreek comments on Sep 18, 2019:

Funny, but a horrifying possibility! Was bad enough when someone loaded my car on the lift incorrectly and dented the bottom side panel.

Charlie and the leaf blower

tinkercreek comments on Sep 18, 2019:

Haha, saving $$ on a dental exam there, just take in the expanded photo!

Too true mad

tinkercreek comments on Sep 18, 2019:

Perfect.

Film actress Shirley MacClaine said she played so many hookers, the producers don't pay her in the ...

tinkercreek comments on Sep 17, 2019:

Don’t think I’ve seen such a young photo of her, what a cutie!

Better than prozac

tinkercreek comments on Sep 17, 2019:

Oh, yes! If only it were so easy to keep them all!

Go away fly

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

I think I need this on my office door!

Finally took some pics of Taz and I!

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Great photos of you both! And I don't think he could have any other name, could he? ;-)

Don't know if YOU have this problem....but I sure do!

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Oh, yes, routinely!

Somebody likes the pumpkin

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Certainly a mixed message here!

[youtu.be]

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Just what I needed!

Oatmeal bake loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and white peaches.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

That is a thing of beauty, and I love combining fruits in a crumble/crisp. Perhaps when I ease off the Keto, sigh!

Signed up for Facebook dating, but I’m not expecting anything (especially with this honesty). 😉

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

I love it, well done!

I have a flat roof which has a leak in it.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Avian rites under the full moon?

Just my weird sense of humor

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Sounds like a good ruse for being inappropriate.

Guide otter

tinkercreek comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Now I have my perfect critter guide!

Busy interviewing and got 2 offers.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Congrats on the job! Sweetness for you in many ways ;-).

We have had a lot of rain this year.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Oooh, cash crop! Those little guys are spendy.

Maybe I’m passing up a great guy, but his Match pseudonym is “CreamDelight.” Just...nooooo.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Eeeeeuuuuuuuw, NO!

House of mouse

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Now, that is cool!

How dogs see themselves

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Mine just stays on her bed, perhaps raising her head, and waits for me to answer the door. Yeah, thanks, hon!

Speaking of Democratic debates and healthcare.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Ignorant lambs to the slaughter.

In case you wonder about the potential for addiction to masturbation.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Good read, just wish more constrained souls could have access to it.

She will get her revenge.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Worst idea ever.

Cajun baked chicken legs, baked potatoes with onions, garlic, and a little chicken fat.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Looks yummy and beautiful!

I just took these ducks out off the brooder box about a week ago.

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Beautiful birds! Is that a speckled belly under the bib? Juvenile markings?

Good rule to follow

tinkercreek comments on Sep 14, 2019:

Yes, indeed!