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[Tidgy's Dad]

How awful!
Why would someone do that to themselves?
Terrible for him and for the shop staff and customers there.

As Carol said, they're insane.
And just feel they have nothing to live for.
Sometimes they're trying to get attention for whatever their social problems are so that they can help others.

 

[Lyn W]

Last year, a student did it on a bus, 'cos he couldn't find work.
It happens a lot in Tunisia.
That's what started the 'Arab Spring'.

Very extreme action to take.
For those like me not familiar with Arab Spring I found this article:
The event that sparked the Arab Spring
Rallies have marked the first anniversary of the event that triggered the Arab Spring uprisings.

Young Tunisian Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire after he was banned from selling fruit to earn a living.

His extreme act sparked the first open protests against the Tunisian government, which in turn set off demonstrations around the Arab world.

While Tunisia and Libya are making some progress, protests and violence continue in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The BBC's Jon Donnison reports.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It was going to be 10p a day so I must owe you about 70p?
The cheque will be in the post

Thanks.
That's 2 kilos of red onions, excellent!

 

[Lyn W]

Thanks.
That's 2 kilos of red onions, excellent!

I'll round it up to a £1 - you can almost have 3 kilos then.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I guess the (relatively) few posts is a testament to that!
We went to the Copenhagen Opera Festival (expensive, slightly underwhelming, but still interesting) and then to a Butterfly House in the Botanical Garden.
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Wow!
I love butterflies!

 

[Momof4]

Phew! Caught up

And so has Adam nearly, so hopefully the morning catchup will take a little less time soon

My Moderator forum has a :grouphug: emoticon for a group hug. It’s a shame TFO doesn’t have this too; we’d use it a lot!
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Have a good day all. I must go catch up with the laundry (it keeps running off [emoji23]) Not see you later

How cute!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Makes sense! My daughter would love that book!

It's actually really interesting and cleverly written.
And has a few pages and photographs of the science at the back, too!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Nice. Thank you. They were very comforting.

HUG!
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HUGGEDY HUG HUG
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[Momof4]

@CarolM
I’m fine, it was a 24 hour thing that just disappeared.
Buddy is doing great!
He has turned out to be quit the eater! As soon as he sees me he runs up to me like a dog.

I really need to start thinking about a bigger garden to grow their food.
The summer months are too hot. It this fall I can plant. I’m kinda relying on store greens at the moment and I run out all the time!

Especially with this Sulcata who is about 40lbs now.

 

[Momof4]

Shame Mom’s and grandma’s jewelry were stolen, and I’m still sad. They had a great value for me as a memory.

That is so sad. Heartless people suck!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

....and we have Jones the Post....

Of course, I remember him well!
How is he?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Wow ! Thank you. I am a little bit dizzy because of your hugs but feeling great !

HUG!
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HUGGEDY HUG HUG
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[Tidgy's Dad]

That's how my Mum used to scrub our floors too.
I can still see her on her hands and knees with her bucket, scrubbing brush and cloth,
Our kitchen floor was always spotless - she ended up with a bad back too.

I've got to do a room tomorrow.
Can't say I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I meant to amend this post - it was actually in Australia (not USA as posted) and they are bull sharks.
Have a look at Chris Packham's Nature's Weirdest Events

It's okay, now I understand.
I do know of this one.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I can certainly believe that. Ferrets naturally love to tunnel and mine are no different.. sometimes they will catch me not paying attention in the morning and try to use my pajama pants as as a play area... it’s NOT GOOD! They love it if I throw my kids pants on the floor for them

So your kids are basically running around with no pants 'cos the ferrets are in them?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I took my son, his friend & my sister in law to Venice Beach Ca. I’m not sure if you guys have heard of it but it’s a tourist attraction for sure!! It’s actually really dirty there but it makes for good people watching.
Then, about 2 miles away from there, is the Santa Monica Pier.

We did a lot of walking and rode the Ferris wheel. My son doesn’t like roller coasters at all so no other rides.
We got the best pic from the Ferris wheel.
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I've heard of Venice Beach, of course, isn't it supposed to be home to The Body Beautiful, whatever that might be?
I didn't know it was dirty, though.
And though I enjoy people watching it looks a bit too busy for me.
Looks like you had a good time, though.
Splendid!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

This is a question for our UK contingent: which you say is the best month to visit the UK- mainly England/Wales? [emoji636]

July or August.
Usually, this is the only chance you'll have of getting more than one day of sunshine per month.
This year has been an exception.

 

[Lyn W]

Of course, I remember him well!
How is he?

Getting on a bit now - doing his rounds on a mobility scooter these days.
The post is usually a week late and delivered to the wrong address owing to his failing eyesight but you have to admire him.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Only for the afternoon tea [emoji849] Associted costs are the traveller’s responsibility [emoji1]

Oh.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hey, is there a lake near your house? Because you’re fishing for compliments...

But of coarse..........