With all those lovely photos of cold beers, why an AI thumbnail? Retrying different beers and wines from various regions is half the fun. I also love the various labels!

It was perfect. He has a framed pic he took of that exact spot above his tide clock in his study. I didn't notice til the other day. It sure held some significance for him.

Ah yes, sweet sting of salt - I like that very much!

Some can let ashes go, some can't. I get it either way. We all felt it'd help give mum closure and they were his wishes so it felt right for us all. I did keep a bit of sand from the beach that day and

Oh gosh yes that would be so amazing, to read their exploits, hopes and dreams!

I agree. I think it's important to pass on those skills. You have an amazing legacy with everything you've taught the interns!

Ohy love, I understand why people hold onto the ashes. It's definitely a hard thing to do as it's another aspect of them leaving even if the logic says otherwise. Mum wanted to honour his wishes and they

@nannix I posted here by mistake - but hope it somehow fits without too much bother!

Good to hear!

It's amazing that you can get treatment for street dogs there! I always find it crazy that there are street dogs anywhere - it's simply unheard of here. A stray would be immediately impounded. And of course,

The people I loathe the most are those that put little velvet or fluffy cushions in the trolley and say things like *But Pepper *loves" shopping". I refuse to even LOOK at their dog. When I was

To think humans are capable of creating such magical beauty, and such awful evil shit as well. I've always wanted to go inside but when I went in 2001 you couldn't. Thanks for sharing!

They're quite crumbly. I've seen them slide into the sea from the surf before, big clouds of dust! People get upset about it, believing land is permanent and solid always. We know it's not!

Oh that's so sad about your mum. It does sound like a self fulfilling prophecy. You can lead a horse to water, as they say, but people need to be ready to hear... I do hope my mind is powerful enough!

I agree, but there's a LOT of money being thrown into data centres and I think idiots just love ai content of cats doing silly things... They'll never tire of it.

I didn't know it existed, but I'll check it out!

We are very, very blessed.

She is a sweetheart. Very loving and loyal, and easy to look after. Animals do have a way of lifting the spirits. Hope life on the farm is good!

Nawww, they are hard to say goodbye to, which has prevented us getting another dog, and also take up a lot of time!

They are shockers when they want something haha!