LOL.... no, but we had snippets of the sound track played on a radio station called Lourenco Marques radio.... I was 10

My friend still burning the candle at both ends.... and probably trying to work out how to do the middle as well {smile}

For me the concept of 'cashless' society which most frightens me is the small countless activities which take place every day in our lives and which contribute to who we are and add meaning. Dropping a

I have suggested that and she has said 'No, I do not want to do that' .... We are going down South to some friends we met late last year.... the wife is a South African and she has been telling my wife

Glad all fine.... hopefully you are in a cooler place than Spain and Italy at the moment :)

and that she's giving it another year That did not last long !! She wants to leave Italy end of October {sigh}

I'm assuming you already hashed out why she wants to go back and why Italian alternnatives are non-options for her? Korrekt, and is a difficult one to argue with.... she wants to be near her kids (26 and

Welcome.... I hope you enjoy your journey !!

Thanks for stopping by.... Fields of Gold a go to for me when I need pleasant background listening music (like when entertaining) ... we were in Portugal just before plandemic c19 ... loved it! We avoided

Ahhhh my friend..... I still mispelt your handle !!! I tried so hard to get it right without looking it up (as I ALWAYS have to do) Major ducks are in a row... health, food and freedom so on that front

Thank you kindly for stopping by... and the kind words. Yes loud Springsteen is definitely a boon to ones moods

My better half is set on back to Africa.... {sigh} .... I am fighting for another year here with some changes... maybe she will settle. I love the lifestyle here in Italy. Are you well??

Nah, not really..... hard to get enthusiasm when there is so little back and forth and engagement. A month or so ago when I made a big effort to reply to different people in different communities the response

The upvote is for the hug .... I love hugs !

Apologies for the delayed response.... I had a demotivation attack {grimace} .... we did indeed. From our apartment, starting at 23h00 we heard them start off with an Italian version of Steppenwolfe's

My friend... you are really hard on yourself... or driven... or both !! I was interested to read you do not like 'cut flowers' .... I am in that camp for sure. Some absolutely unsolicited advise ... so

@mipiano ... you and tequila in one sentence? Nahhhh.... not the picture I have of you. Me, well of course ... 'hand me down a bottle of tequila... Sheila' What an awful tune !!

the mind is a marvelous.... and many times miserable .... beast !! But powerful. Not much we can do to help but provide a sounding board and be here for you. Strength to you ....

There was a lot of weirdness and inconsistency in core areas of healthcare. And weirdness and consistency in narrative. Well said.... I should have a tshirt made with this on it !! ...LOL

So you are a spring chicken eh?? {looks in mirror} 'ooooops, no... I am just ancient' {blush}