Anyone taken a vacation to Japan? Any advice?
We will soon finalize our Spring Break plans by taking a few extra days off and spend 10 days in Japan. I think we'll fly into Osaka and spend a few days there and a few days in Kyoto with day trips to...
View ArticleThe MOVIE thread
Feel free to post movie trailers or anything else related to movies that you'd like. Last night I watched "Dunkirk" and really enjoyed it. Especially the Spitfire segments! Tom Hardy was really great,...
View ArticleShow us your motorcycle(s)!
I'm currently owned by 5 of them. They are kinda like Lay's potato chips..... Here's the one with the smallest engine.....it's a '74.......
View ArticleQuotes / stories that motivate you to be better
I run across quotes from time to time that keep me focused on being better in various aspects of my life - for whatever reason, great quotes just resonate with me and help me to remain focused on...
View ArticleFinancial Planning & Investing
<<Updated 7/23/20>> The following thread topics are linked under Personal Finance prefix and in the secondary navigation menu near the top right (under the search box). Invest for...
View ArticleThe Man Gripe Thread (MEN ONLY)
Men, we need a place "just for us". A place to air our "man" grievances without fear of retribution. A "safe space" if you will. Feel free (within board rules) to contribute as you need to. I love all...
View ArticleBig Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1
The nest is located in Big Bear Valley in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. It is about 145 feet up in a Jeffrey Pine tree. The nest is the current home for Jackie and Shadow, a...
View ArticlePhoto thread - Part III
From my bike ride yesterday.......looks like a bunch of future building contractors!
View ArticleWhat % do you think obesity contributes to the health problems in our...
Thought we could use a thread about fitness/health. I got an Echo-cardiogram this morning - no issues - just as a precaution. Will get a stress test done next month. Again - no issues or episodes -...
View ArticleSpace - the final frontier (Misc.)
Thought it might be a helpful to have a dedicated thread - just for space related news. Yesterday we had another successful SpaceX launch, which will put another satellite into orbit. What is...
View ArticleYour window on the world?
Saw something like this on a travel blog where people were posting a "view from their window" just looking out through an interesting window from their home. Thought this could be an interesting thread...
View ArticleInteresting Science Stuff
For all of us science nerds, geeks, and weirdos - here's a thread to post about anything that is related to the sciences. Bazza has the space thread going so space stuff can (probably should?) still go...
View ArticleColonoscopy questions for all that have had it also stress test also also...
so the doctor texted me to let me know I can pick up the stuff at the pharmacy. They said I will get a call after I pick up the stuff. So how long does the stuff keep? Do I have to schedule immediately...
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