09-07-2025, 11:16 AM
Thank you, MFI.
Regarding my photo, the unopened buds look much like those of poppies. But the blossom's petals don't seem poppyish to me, and I've never seen a poppy that color. So I'd have to say it's a small rose.
I agree with you about betting. Although I do buy lottery scratchers, the money comes from my small entertainment budget. And since I don't go to movies and haven't been able to play golf for 25 years, there are few other entertainment things I spend $$ on.
But there was one time when I was playing golf with my boss and his boss, and they were big gamblers. By the time we got to the 17th hole I was down hundreds of dollars. That 17th hole was a long par 3 that required a draw, and I could never hit a draw. So I took a 4 wood, aimed way left hoping to hit a high fade over some tall trees. It just cleared the trees, landed on the green, and stopped close enough to the pin for me to sink the birdie putt. All 3 of us tied the final hole, so nobody won or lost money. WHEW!! We wouldn't have been able to pay the rent that month if I hadn't planned and nailed that good 4 wood shot.
Your tale of falling reminds me of a fall I took a few years ago. As I fell my first reaction was to try to protect my camera, so I ended up tweaking my back and landing hard on the point of my shoulder. Lots of pain for weeks but the camera itself was saved - just had to replace the small protective filter.
Regarding my photo, the unopened buds look much like those of poppies. But the blossom's petals don't seem poppyish to me, and I've never seen a poppy that color. So I'd have to say it's a small rose.
I agree with you about betting. Although I do buy lottery scratchers, the money comes from my small entertainment budget. And since I don't go to movies and haven't been able to play golf for 25 years, there are few other entertainment things I spend $$ on.
But there was one time when I was playing golf with my boss and his boss, and they were big gamblers. By the time we got to the 17th hole I was down hundreds of dollars. That 17th hole was a long par 3 that required a draw, and I could never hit a draw. So I took a 4 wood, aimed way left hoping to hit a high fade over some tall trees. It just cleared the trees, landed on the green, and stopped close enough to the pin for me to sink the birdie putt. All 3 of us tied the final hole, so nobody won or lost money. WHEW!! We wouldn't have been able to pay the rent that month if I hadn't planned and nailed that good 4 wood shot.
Your tale of falling reminds me of a fall I took a few years ago. As I fell my first reaction was to try to protect my camera, so I ended up tweaking my back and landing hard on the point of my shoulder. Lots of pain for weeks but the camera itself was saved - just had to replace the small protective filter.
Don't blame me - I didn't vote for him!
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