Just Waving Hi ... And Goodbye (Again)
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 10:08 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
debris4spikeHad a great time yesterday - I hope to get some photos up in a minute. However, as ever, I took loads, and as I am at work this afternoon it will be a bit of a rush. One thing we were stunned to see were the amount of flowers and insects around ... and in fact we saw some Magnolia plants in bud. It was warm - and no wonder nature can't work out if it's Spring or Autumn.
Anyway, a great day.
As I said, work later, then as ever no computer tomorrow, but then I am off again on my travels. 5 days this time - to Belgium. It is my annual Battlefields holiday ... this time with a difference. We are in one general area, and going to look at The Battle of Waterloo, WWI & WWII. So a different way of seeing history.
So because of that ...
7 – World Space Week: October 4-10 is World Space Week. How does the exploration of space benefit society? Do you think the money spent on space exploration could be better spent on the myriad problems here on Earth?
I suppose however much is spent in one location, another area will always be lacking, sadly. I think the one advantage of Space research is that new techniques are being discovered, that then go on to be used in other situations on planet Earth
8 – International Podiatry Day: Do you try to reguarly take care of your feet, or do you tend to neglect them until something crops up -- dry, cracked heels, ingrown toenails, blisters, corns, etc.? Have you ever been to a podiatrist (or chiropodist depending on where you live)? Do you get pedicures regularly?
Never been to pne ... often have dried skin, but that is just because I am not one to "pamper"
9 – Canadian Thanksgiving Day: Canadian Thanksgiving is associated with the European tradition of harvest festivals. Does your country celebrate the yearly harvest with a festival or other form of commemoration?
Most, if not all, Churches have Harvest services ... and nowadays the congregations are asked to bring food that goes to homeless/food-banks etc.
10 – Shift10 Day: SHIFT10 Day was created to encourage shoppers to shift 10% of their spending into their local economies to support local businesses, farmers' markets, and other alternatives to big box stores. Do you try to shop locally as much as possible or do the ease and convenience of big box stores and online juggernauts like Amazon win out more often than not?
I shop locally, but it is a supermarket.
For other things, I like to buy in person as nice to see what I am buying ... but also like eBay (as it's often cheaper!).
Pressies etc, I do like to buy from Etsy, Craft Markets etc
11 – International Post Card Week: Did you ever trade or collect postcards? When was the last time you received one? When was the last time you sent a post card to someone?
Whenever I am away I send a card to one of my Aunts (she has every card she has ever received.) A couple of years ago I sent her one from the island of Jersey, and she told me it was very similar to the one Mum had sent her on their honeymoon 70 years previously! I also send one to my friend Christine. Brenda has occasionally sent me a card
12 – World Sight Day: How good is your eyesight? When did you last have an eye exam? Would you ever consider lasik surgery to improve your vision?
I am colourblind
I am very short-sighted, and have worn glasses since the age of 9
In 1988 I had a torn and detached retina ... plus surgery, which has left me with distorted vision in that eye. Sadly, now, the retina is slowly atrophying ... I have only about 50% vision in that eye now.
So, yes, I have my eyes checked at least once a year.
13 – Train Your Brain Day: Do you do any exercises aimed at (or claiming to) help keep your brain sharp and improve your memory?
I love crosswords, number puzzles, jigsaws, etc ... all of which are meant to keep the brain ticking over.
Right, let's get editing photos ... hope to be back soonish x
Anyway, a great day.
As I said, work later, then as ever no computer tomorrow, but then I am off again on my travels. 5 days this time - to Belgium. It is my annual Battlefields holiday ... this time with a difference. We are in one general area, and going to look at The Battle of Waterloo, WWI & WWII. So a different way of seeing history.
So because of that ...
7 – World Space Week: October 4-10 is World Space Week. How does the exploration of space benefit society? Do you think the money spent on space exploration could be better spent on the myriad problems here on Earth?
I suppose however much is spent in one location, another area will always be lacking, sadly. I think the one advantage of Space research is that new techniques are being discovered, that then go on to be used in other situations on planet Earth
8 – International Podiatry Day: Do you try to reguarly take care of your feet, or do you tend to neglect them until something crops up -- dry, cracked heels, ingrown toenails, blisters, corns, etc.? Have you ever been to a podiatrist (or chiropodist depending on where you live)? Do you get pedicures regularly?
Never been to pne ... often have dried skin, but that is just because I am not one to "pamper"
9 – Canadian Thanksgiving Day: Canadian Thanksgiving is associated with the European tradition of harvest festivals. Does your country celebrate the yearly harvest with a festival or other form of commemoration?
Most, if not all, Churches have Harvest services ... and nowadays the congregations are asked to bring food that goes to homeless/food-banks etc.
10 – Shift10 Day: SHIFT10 Day was created to encourage shoppers to shift 10% of their spending into their local economies to support local businesses, farmers' markets, and other alternatives to big box stores. Do you try to shop locally as much as possible or do the ease and convenience of big box stores and online juggernauts like Amazon win out more often than not?
I shop locally, but it is a supermarket.
For other things, I like to buy in person as nice to see what I am buying ... but also like eBay (as it's often cheaper!).
Pressies etc, I do like to buy from Etsy, Craft Markets etc
11 – International Post Card Week: Did you ever trade or collect postcards? When was the last time you received one? When was the last time you sent a post card to someone?
Whenever I am away I send a card to one of my Aunts (she has every card she has ever received.) A couple of years ago I sent her one from the island of Jersey, and she told me it was very similar to the one Mum had sent her on their honeymoon 70 years previously! I also send one to my friend Christine. Brenda has occasionally sent me a card
12 – World Sight Day: How good is your eyesight? When did you last have an eye exam? Would you ever consider lasik surgery to improve your vision?
I am colourblind
I am very short-sighted, and have worn glasses since the age of 9
In 1988 I had a torn and detached retina ... plus surgery, which has left me with distorted vision in that eye. Sadly, now, the retina is slowly atrophying ... I have only about 50% vision in that eye now.
So, yes, I have my eyes checked at least once a year.
13 – Train Your Brain Day: Do you do any exercises aimed at (or claiming to) help keep your brain sharp and improve your memory?
I love crosswords, number puzzles, jigsaws, etc ... all of which are meant to keep the brain ticking over.
Right, let's get editing photos ... hope to be back soonish x
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