Avalon

I emailed a company that does Grand Canyon mule tours and got the following reply Rider must be at least 9 years old Riders must be in good physical condition Riders must weigh less than 200 pounds (90 kg), fully dressed Riders must be at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall (1.44 meters) Each rider must be able to speak and understand fluent English Riders should not be afraid of heights or large animals Riders age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older Long sleeve shirts, long pants, broad brim hats and close-toed shoes are required Ski caps and gloves are recommended for winter riders Rider’s height must be proportionate to his or her weight

Good! Makes sense. I wonder if the US has rules like at the Grand Canyon etc.?

I turned the heat on today. The thermostat heat is set at 76F. It will take the chill off. When I turned it on it said the temp was 72F. The high today is supposed to be low 80sF. Over the years I've had a number of thermostats. In one week they had to put in three different ones. I've had some I could not operate nor could the landlord or his wife. Push buttons. He had to have a tech guy come in. That guy set it at 68F for the night and 72F for the day. That was just too cold for me. I called a company to have a person come out to change it. I was going to pay out of my own pocket. But he refused. That was maybe 10 years ago. I've had the current thermostat for several years.

Many years ago a female friend and I were Io and Argus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Io_(mythology)

Thanks for the reminder; I enjoyed that show. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_(U.S._TV_series) I also liked this science fiction series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_(TV_series)

I much prefer it to the "Will & Grace" remake. But I do like Jack's boyfriend played by Brian Jordan Alvarez who is gay in real life. https://everipedia.org/wiki/brian-jordan-alvarez/

But some of us can identify with them. That's why I like it.

In the recent episode they went to a night club for the younger crowd. Some scenes were filmed in the bathroom. It was unisex. There were urinals but the stalls had doors and there was a male attendant.

Regarding the chief psychiatrist played by Tyler Labine, reminds me of Oliver Platt who plays the chief psychiatrist on "Chicago Med"; both being large men.

I doubt that this was the first time he has done something like this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnese_Bull It was found at the Baths of Caracalla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baths_of_Caracalla

I have been in 21 states plus the District of Columbia

http://www.j-lm.com.au/us/the-rose-the-gardener I heard that expression on a tv show (of course) and thought it interesting and wanted to share it (naturally).

I guess so. You have to consider who was asking the question - me, Avalon. :):)

What is the significance of 9 February in Chicago?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Million_Little_Things New show. It's about four male friends, one of whom commits suicide. He leaves behind a widow, a teenage daughter and a son who is younger. In the recent episode (#2) we find out the son is gay. He talks to one of his father's friends and wonders if his father knew and that's why he killed himself. The "uncle" assures him that his father loved him. Later at a school affair the boy points out the boy he has a crush on.

Poor bloke! Jolly good! Thanks for sharing! :p:p:p

So this means they only have sex doggy style? :p:p:p

I saw the name Kris Evans and my first thought was the now retired Belami model.

Thanks! I thought he might play Mac's father in this new series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dean_Anderson

Who is RDA?

Interesting! Thank-you. I could never get into Dante until I got a commentary. I just can not get into "Don Quixote". I have been looking for a good commentary but alas to no avail.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/armand-marie-leroi/6-things-aristotle-got-wr_b_5920840.html

https://www.gaypopbuzz.com/lucas-till-new-mac-guyver-gay-rumors-shirtless/ Story-wise I preferred "Scorpion" to "MacGyver" but Lucas Till is just so pretty!

It makes things easier when the couple has a wish list at some store. Back when there were brick & mortar bookstores I liked to give gift certificates for all occasions. One Christmas I gave my father one. After several months I gave him the cash for it and took it back.