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Feb 28, 2016
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for the first time today, when we were shopping, they had a 'line' of admittance' when entering our 'rural' Aldes Store -
this was truly interesting to us; upon entering, there was an employee standing outside handing-out carts, (without the quarter),
and told hub and myself that we had to have 'two different carts' to go inside' - by the time we were through shopping and were
leaving and I was taking our cart back from the van, there was actually a 'line' to be let in -
in other words, what we're trying to say is, that the filtering-down of hysteria has begun to 'filter-down' into the least possible,
potentially infected areas in the u.s.

just a share: today a very long-time-friend, decades, asked us to come by to give us a gift - when we drove down to her house
and knocked, she told us to come in, as we stepped over the threshold of her kitchen door, she said to us,
'don't come near me' -
we had not seen her in quite a while and were going to greet her in our 'old-familiar-way' before she said that...
hub and I both could see her fear quite plainly and it truly broke our hearts, but of course we understood this response,
for as we said, we have known her for decades and have been aware of her heart and her fears in general...
as we stood by the door and started talking to her in our, as I have said, our 'old-familiar-way', she began to relax and
began to move into 'our space', which lightened her burden of fear... she even asked us to come into the living-room to
visit...WOW ya'll, examine yourselves, 'whether you be in the Faith or NOT'...
 
Mar 26, 2020
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#62
Boxer crabs use sea anemones to keep away predators. They use boxing moves to protect themselves.
Boxer crabs and sea anemones form one of the most unusual and astounding symbiotic relationships in the entire animal kingdom. These crabs wield sea anemones attached to their claws in horizontal motions as they move. This colorful display serves as a natural deterrent to predators, and when directly threatened, the crab will utilize the sea anemone in a forward, ‘punching’ movement towards the aggressor. The sea anemone’s stinging tentacles serve as the ultimate defense mechanism for the crab.
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S/he looks like they are doing the hula! I love it! :)
 
Mar 26, 2020
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#63
for the first time today, when we were shopping, they had a 'line' of admittance' when entering our 'rural' Aldes Store -
this was truly interesting to us; upon entering, there was an employee standing outside handing-out carts, (without the quarter),
and told hub and myself that we had to have 'two different carts' to go inside' - by the time we were through shopping and were
leaving and I was taking our cart back from the van, there was actually a 'line' to be let in -
in other words, what we're trying to say is, that the filtering-down of hysteria has begun to 'filter-down' into the least possible,
potentially infected areas in the u.s.

just a share: today a very long-time-friend, decades, asked us to come by to give us a gift - when we drove down to her house
and knocked, she told us to come in, as we stepped over the threshold of her kitchen door, she said to us,
'don't come near me' -
we had not seen her in quite a while and were going to greet her in our 'old-familiar-way' before she said that...
hub and I both could see her fear quite plainly and it truly broke our hearts, but of course we understood this response,
for as we said, we have known her for decades and have been aware of her heart and her fears in general...
as we stood by the door and started talking to her in our, as I have said, our 'old-familiar-way', she began to relax and
began to move into 'our space', which lightened her burden of fear... she even asked us to come into the living-room to
visit...WOW ya'll, examine yourselves, 'whether you be in the Faith or NOT'...
 
Mar 26, 2020
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#64
Dear oldethennew, shopping trolleys can pass on the Covid virus and are not one of the least infectious places. Your friend was quite right to use 'social distancing'. These measures must be taken and in Australia we take them very seriously. All our states have been 'locked-down' and police are even checking driver registrations so that no-one can go on holidays (vacations) away from their homes. By this means we are getting this virus under control. Please take notice of these restrictions for you and your family's sake and be careful.
 

Poinsetta

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Nov 24, 2018
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HAVE YOU GUYS TRIED THE NEW WINE OR ARE YOU DONE......???
asking for myself....
 
Feb 28, 2016
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Dear oldethennew, shopping trolleys can pass on the Covid virus and are not one of the least infectious places. Your friend was quite right to use 'social distancing'. These measures must be taken and in Australia we take them very seriously. All our states have been 'locked-down' and police are even checking driver registrations so that no-one can go on holidays (vacations) away from their homes. By this means we are getting this virus under control. Please take notice of these restrictions for you and your family's sake and be careful.
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Hello Helene,
I was referring to the fact that we were asked to use (2)carts - I have been wiping down shopping for about
15-20yrs. now - also I was referring to our particular area which is very rural but close to different popular stores...

thanks for the reply... we pray that you and yours be safe and well...
 

Lanolin

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Dec 15, 2018
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I once won the hula hoop contest on a cruise ship.
They gave me a bottle of wine but I swapped it for a bottle of water.

It wasnt hard to win the contest. Men cant hula hoop.
 
Sep 13, 2018
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#69
Dear oldethennew, shopping trolleys can pass on the Covid virus and are not one of the least infectious places. Your friend was quite right to use 'social distancing'. These measures must be taken and in Australia we take them very seriously. All our states have been 'locked-down' and police are even checking driver registrations so that no-one can go on holidays (vacations) away from their homes. By this means we are getting this virus under control. Please take notice of these restrictions for you and your family's sake and be careful.
Way cool. thank you...
 
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I'm here not for share something, I just learn something from you. 😁😁😁
 
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Susanna

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I once won the hula hoop contest on a cruise ship.
They gave me a bottle of wine but I swapped it for a bottle of water.

It wasnt hard to win the contest. Men cant hula hoop.
They can’t roll their hips😁.
 

Kojikun

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Oct 5, 2018
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#72
The first ketchups where made in china with pickled fish. It than was picked up by Malaysians with a name change and made with mushrooms. Eventually the US got a hold of it and Hienz made it with tomatoes and has ever since.
 

Mel85

Daughter of the True King
Mar 28, 2018
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#73
Goldfish don’t have stomachs.
 

Didymous

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Feb 22, 2018
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#76
Some people think Big Ben is a clock; it's actually a bell.
 

up

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well said brotha 😎
 

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#78
what about leaning tower of Pisa?!?
 
Sep 13, 2018
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#80
for the first time today, when we were shopping, they had a 'line' of admittance' when entering our 'rural' Aldes Store -
this was truly interesting to us; upon entering, there was an employee standing outside handing-out carts, (without the quarter),
and told hub and myself that we had to have 'two different carts' to go inside' - by the time we were through shopping and were
leaving and I was taking our cart back from the van, there was actually a 'line' to be let in -
in other words, what we're trying to say is, that the filtering-down of hysteria has begun to 'filter-down' into the least possible,
potentially infected areas in the u.s.

just a share: today a very long-time-friend, decades, asked us to come by to give us a gift - when we drove down to her house
and knocked, she told us to come in, as we stepped over the threshold of her kitchen door, she said to us,
'don't come near me' -
we had not seen her in quite a while and were going to greet her in our 'old-familiar-way' before she said that...
hub and I both could see her fear quite plainly and it truly broke our hearts, but of course we understood this response,
for as we said, we have known her for decades and have been aware of her heart and her fears in general...
as we stood by the door and started talking to her in our, as I have said, our 'old-familiar-way', she began to relax and
began to move into 'our space', which lightened her burden of fear... she even asked us to come into the living-room to
visit...WOW ya'll, examine yourselves, 'whether you be in the Faith or NOT'...

Let me get this right. From the time your friend invited you over til the time you got there she and her husband both got sick? That is something!