CuriousByNature

There's also an airport on one of the other Scottish Islands (Barra?) that uses the beach as a runway. I saw a video of it once and it looked like an amazing place - the colour of the water was incredible.

Not a doctor here, but perhaps also watch for signs of any possible clot formation. I think the main signs are swelling, redness, pain, and hotness in the immediate area. I only mention this because a friend injured his calf and ended up with a clot that was found by ultrasound. He did a course of anti-coagulant meds and was fine.

Willard Scott? He was the original wasn't he?

I have to respectfully disagree. Everyone prioritizes how they spend their money. Being cheap is being very reluctant to part with one's money, even for the necessities of life.

Rare amenities? Read: barnacles and seagull crap

Sorry... no idea. I just know it's supposed to be good there if you like the cream-based chowder.

My heart goes out to him. It must be difficult to look in the mirror when you are so out of shape. 🙃

I'm Canadian. I always say thank you. And then apologize.

Or maybe Home Depot has it available in their miscellaneous tool rentals? 😂

Are you able to post a reply to the review and indicate that the individual was out of sorts and grief-stricken, and that you tried to advise him to contact the appropriate people since you are not trained to provide psychological therapy? It very much sounds like that is what he needs, unfortunately.

Clam chowder!

Definitely not something you would find being demonstrated/sampled in the appliance aisle at Costco.

It sounds like you could write some great posts for the True Travel Stories thread, or whatever it is called. The most exciting thing to happen to me on a cruise has been ziplining... lol.

Were these guys fellow travellers on the cruise?

I once saw her when I was on a midnight train to Georgia.

You deserve a special award on this site for always posting links - it's very kind of you!

But 'died' is such a passive word. 'Kicked it' is much more dynamic. LOL

I've never heard that term before. Is spanikopita and ouzo involved? Do you smash dishes afterwards and dance in a circle?

I realized I was old when Titanic was re-released in 2012 and I heard that some of the younger people who saw it didn't realize the sinking was an historical event. Or maybe that's when I realized some people are pretty stupid.

I'm very impressed that 1500+ species were able to organize themselves and come together for such an orgy. 😉

Same here. I was curious about this thread, so clicked the link. Now I'm blocked too... LOL. I wonder if the 'hot' part in his name refers to his temper?

I think this is a most unusual situation, and I believe you are wise to have concerns. My two cents: if your gut is questioning whether or not this is a good course of action then perhaps it is best not to jump in. While it may not be 'predatory' per se (since they are adults and approached you) you may still end up taking advantage of them if this is not really something they wish to do. Money can make people do things they otherwise never would, and the fallout for them could be significant. Many will criticize me for raising these points - it is easy to encourage someone to follow pleasure despite the possible effect on others. I share your concern that this could be damaging to them in the long run.

I think 'prodigious' might be the word meaning generous or extensive, whereas a prodigal son or daughter is one who goes their own way, loses badly, and returns to their family empty, but is showered with grace upon their return to the 'fold'. I imagine his grandma, as misinformed as she may be, is hoping he will one day change his ways and return to the 'fold'. In the Bible story it is the other brother, who always did everything right, who is criticised and rebuked. He resents that his father welcomes the wayward brother back with such generous and open arms. It is a story about grace and receiving something good when we might not deserve it.

Que?

I'm not sure that he will be able to maintain the same level of outward impartiality that the Queen has managed. We need to remember that one of the guiding forces in her own queenly development was the early influence of her grandmother, Queen Mary. Charles may make some significant changes given the greater multicultural character of the UK - he expressed in the past that the monarch should no longer be considered 'Defender of the Faith', for instance. Sorry, I don't mean to bring in politics or religion to this forum - just noting that there are various aspects of monarchy that may be up for reconsideration when the next reign begins