CuriousByNature

Always nice to see someone smiling

Hi everyone - I'm wondering if anybody has a recommendation for a spa destination/hotel that won't break the bank? I know there are some historic spa towns in Central and Eastern Europe, but I don't know anyone who has been to any of them. Any thoughts on places I might consider? I'm happy to travel off-season and my main interest is something with at least half-board included and a variety of interesting spa treatments on offer. Looking to go some time after Xmas and not wanting to spend more than a few hundred dollars a day, if possible. Thanks!

Maybe he's only 32 and he's angry because he looks 48?

Horrific

If I'm really patient with myself and ease things in with momentary breaks to catch my breath, I can still almost finish a whole bucket.

Definitely not using mine - the requested donation would probably double.

Maybe they have something against Herve....

100% agree. If someone is moving away they shouldn't expect to replicate the life they have left behind. I think it's incredibly rude to move somewhere and expect others to adjust themselves for your comfort - but that seems to be the attitude of entitled people. The expectation that local people should be able to provide services to an expat in English is ridiculous, yet many people have that expectation when they move to non-English-speaking countries. And even when language is not a barrier, other cultural differences need to be respected. It will be interesting to see how long Ellen can manage living in the UK, since British society is not as focussed on individual freedoms compared to American society. It may not be as easy a transition as expected, but when you are worth hundreds of millions of dollars I suppose she doesn't need to care about integrating. For myself, there aren't a lot of countries I could realistically relocate to because I am only fluent in English - but if I did move to a non-English-speaking country, I would make every effort to learn the language and customs of the local population - even if it was a country like the Netherlands or Denmark, where the majority of people can speak English as their second or even third language.

I am so, so sorry for your loss @Charlie. I hope you are surrounded by support during this time of grief. May you know a sense of peace over the coming days, weeks and months, despite this profound loss. I am glad that you continue to be active on this forum - you have so much wisdom that you share with everyone, and your contributions are much appreciated. I think you have a great perspective about not spending the rest of your life thinking about the last time you did something, but rather, planning to do additional things moving forward. I truly hope you have many years of health and happiness ahead, with new experiences to enrich your life even further. Blessings to you during this difficult time, and may the happy memories of your spouse uplift you always.

Could not agree more @BenjaminNicholas!

Apologies in advance if this topic is too melancholy, but the recent death of an elderly uncle I helped take care of made me think of the various 'lasts' he experienced in the days leading to his passing. His funeral was uplifting because he lived nearly 94 years in relatively good health, and he was not fearful about his impending demise. But it got me thinking that most of us will never know when our various 'lasts' will take place. The last time we watch our favourite tv show, the last time we ever eat a meal, the last time we visit with friends or family. Other routine matters too, like the last time we shave, or the last time we get dressed. I'm not one to dwell on death at all, nor have I ever had the attitude of, 'this may be the last time I ....' So I'm not sure why this train of thought jumped into my head today. Maybe we just need to be thankful for the time we do have, and try to appreciate those things we might easily take for granted.

Must be nice when even your windows are 'double hung'

I'm 51 and I've been using fillers for years now. Pizza, cheeseburgers, pasta... but unfortunately they've been filling the wrong areas.

Well, I suppose that would make my letters "IAC" - Inexperienced. Awkward. Clumsy.

As Roylizzi massages you, maybe Roylizzo comes in and serenades you on James Madison's flute?

Would make for an interesting comb-over.

I wonder why he thinks Pink is messaging him? Does he think she wants to get the party started?

I found additional errors not mentioned on the sheet - not sure that's a good thing!

I guess on paper that is true. But in reality, I doubt many people in their 40s would even consider themselves to be middle-aged. Or maybe that's just me.

If 30s are considered middle-aged, then I guess I'm elderly

This too shall pass

Furthermore - Mexico City is also several million people larger in population than metro NYC, and almost 2.5 times more populous than metro Chicago. To extrapolate to Mexico City's size, Chicago would have about 4,500 car-jackings per year.

Hopefully he doesn't get a paper cut or canvas burn.

I think a dissection of the brain is necessary to prove rabies conclusively.

He apparently wanted to live long enough to vote on Tuesday - he's almost there! What a legacy of love and humility.