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Remember by Bacon fook up?
Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY.

Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my order and I should receive it today. Please inform the. If I have received the previous order?

I am like OMG, what does one do? - @SimCityAT

What a pain.

I suppose if they wanted to keep you as a customer they will not try to charge you again for the resent order.

If so, I would be pissed.

I mail ordered a nice pair of dress slacks and a blouse from Express stores once.

Been so long I have honestly forgotten the details but for some reason I got the order for free.

They told me to just keep the order as it was their mistake .

They said it was a one time freebie.

It surprised me since they had my credit card for my mail order .

As long as you are not double charged take the bacon and run.

It was their fault it was so slow in arriving, could of gone bad on you.

Remember by Bacon fook up?
Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY.

Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my order and I should receive it today. Please inform the. If I have received the previous order?

I am like OMG, what does one do? - @SimCityAT

Enjoy the bacon and start planning:  bacon sandwiches,  bacon in salads, bacon ice cream (!!), roast bacon, carbonara, bacon cake, bacon with vegetables.

I am in a dispute with Ali Express.  The supplier insists I ordered one version of my electricity monitoring kit whereas I insist I ordered a different one.  Now we're in Ali Express dispute resolution.   My view is their advert is misleading and incorrect.  They say I got what I ordered.  AliExpress are being awkward as is the retailer.  I am now thinking of doing chargeback as I paid on my card.  It's not a lot - 28 EUR - but the principle is not to be ripped off.

Im getting so pissed off with UPS. I stayed in, waiting for this delivery that I had not asked for. Yet on the app it has said they tried to deliver. No doorbell, phone?

Remember by Bacon fook up?
Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY.

Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my order and I should receive it today. Please inform the. If I have received the previous order?

I am like OMG, what does one do? - @SimCityAT

I’m happy to hear that you finally received the bacon! I had been following the thread closely for updates haha, and then I came across your last message.... quite frustrating😶

Im getting so pissed off with UPS. I stayed in, waiting for this delivery that I had not asked for. Yet on the app it has said they tried to deliver. No doorbell, phone? - @SimCityAT

Best to blank out the tracking number in public forums.

I know from experience that proper frozen/refrigerated packaging can last up to 24h.

I hope it was smoked bacon as not only is that the best, it lasts the longest.

Looking forward to hearing what you've done with the actual bacon.

If you don't get the replacement, we'll have  to start a Bacongate investigation.

Forgot all about Father,s day.We spoke with our son and he must of forgotten too, no mention of it.I would set up my pop up pool if I had room.Guess 16,000 liters is about 4,000 gallons?I know our pool took 2 hoses and a day and half or more to fill up, was 32,000 gallons.That was one heck of a water bill! Funny how you can forget some things and remember others. - @Marilyn TassyMy 2nd daughter didn't mention Father's Day either. Bah, humbug. She's in Ireland right now having a break from Canada so I suppose she's busy most days. We did suggest a video call but we haven't got around to it.Yes, 16000 litres is 4200 US gallons. Your pool was around 110,000 litres, nearly ~7 x our pop up pool. Water is quite cheap here so not to worried about the bill. Strangely enough we got a water bill today, 172.50 HUF / m3, so to fill our pool is a touch under 3000 HUF. And in a season, we do it twice. I think we all might be going to the cinema this evening. Maybe. Maybe not. The film is called "Obsession". Has good reviews and there's a special offer. But maybe there's discount for over-65 crotchety old complainers (me). - @fluffy2560Yes we really did not take full advantage of our pool.Every time I swam during the week, I would do a few laps and look at the tress, bushes , plants and get out, put on my work clothing and start trimming.Silly really . I also had a slight paranoia about swimming alone at home. I know how to swim thank God but not the most confidant of swimmers. Was 19 when I learned to swim so have a few hangups.Hated to think my husband could come home and find me face down floating.Gosh; my Vegas friends pool put ours to shame.45 feet long by 20!I swam in it just once, she sat in her wheelchair at the shallow end and was talking to me. By the time I reached the deep end, I could no longer hear anything she said!It was a really great pool.Had a darn weirdo experience today inside Lidel.We went in and were standing at the meat section;My husband picked up some ground pork and I reminded him that ground turkey is cheaper and would work just as well for the stuffed peppers I planned on making tonight.It took perhaps less then one minute to chose the package.I never , ever do anything slow, just not my nature.Some dam dumb dude, a Hungarian I would say was younger then he looked, , he looked 60 but probably was 48.He was puffing at us like he owned the store and then said some BS to us, God home!!WTF???My husband never likes conflict with people, and did not say a word, I got slightly vocal and said the Bsmeck work and my hubby had to pull me away, I was ready to go off with the idiot;Yes, that location is full of tourists but what sort of tourist purchases raw meat??Small insults get on my last darn nerve.I guess I need to meditate more??I told my hubby he should of told the jerk to F off and that his blood line was probably not even Hungarian, racist POS.I suppose the universe knows to not put two vocal people together or all heck will break out.My hubby did not say a word and I was more upset with him then that idiot dude/Peppers are cooking, sauce is ready and I have opened up a bottle of red wine, already went through half of it, time out now.Also made some fresh lentel soup, sort of a heavy meal for a hot day. - @Marilyn Tassy

Lentil soup is good. I like that but only with red lentils.  I think green soup looks a bit strange. I like Thai soup but green versions, I am not keen on.

As I posted elsewhere (Today's Weather), the pool has a hole in it so we're back to square one. I did say it was leaking but it got put up anyway.  We have some special pool glue which might work but I am not that confident we can make it work.

BTW, Lidl is probably the best out of Aldi and Lidl right now.  Our Aldi has been reorganised and it's just appallingly bad now.  They don't have what we want any more. I used to buy quite a few tools in Aldi and it's all disappeared. I don't know why they've done that reorganisation as it's a step backwards.  We are often frustrated in those stores as the special offers are gone in a minute.  We have had to tour other Lidls to try and get what the advert says. Our Lidl is one of the small ones. There's a larger one near Diósd /Érd.  It's the only one I've seen weigh it out yourself seafood - ideal for Paella.

Meanwhile I'm planning a trip to the UK but using my Lufthansa airline points.  I can see a flight I can get on a reward trip which goes via Munich with a short layover.  I am really concerned about the EES delays going INTO Schengen. I could miss my connection.  So I am working on the basis of out on a direct flight to the UK one way, then back on my Lufthansa points.  Some web sites say it could be 30-40 minutes queueing in MUC as they have no special RP queue as far as I can tell.  At least here in BUD, there's a special queue.   It's the appropriate day to consider these Brexit issues as it's 10 years since that fateful referendum to leave the EU.

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.

I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long haul trip without aid.

Felt like a VIP for once.

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long haul trip without aid.Felt like a VIP for once. - @Marilyn Tassy

I have used my stick to jump queues but it doesn't always work. It didn't work in Brussels at all and I missed the plane.  One could not join the "aid" queue without pre-booking. It was outrageous really.  How would anyone know it was like that?   I was looking at a web site for queuing earlier on. I don't know how accurate it is.  Looks like 31m but info is fuzzied out. Basically "red" is over maybe 30m.  Certainly I'm not paying for that info on the web site.  There's nothing I could do about it anyway.

There's a BBC news article on failure of EES.  Finally someone said it was rubbish.  I'll post it in International Relations.

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long haul trip without aid.Felt like a VIP for once. - @Marilyn TassyI have used my stick to jump queues but it doesn't always work. It didn't work in Brussels at all and I missed the plane. One could not join the "aid" queue without pre-booking. It was outrageous really. How would anyone know it was like that? I was looking at a web site for queuing earlier on. I don't know how accurate it is. Looks like 31m but info is fuzzied out. Basically "red" is over maybe 30m. Certainly I'm not paying for that info on the web site. There's nothing I could do about it anyway.There's a BBC news article on failure of EES. Finally someone said it was rubbish. I'll post it in International Relations. - @fluffy2560

I booked assistance when I booked my flight.

It gave me pre boarding.

That was so helpful.

Got to settle into my seat, get my gear out just as they started boarding everyone.

Meant less time standing in line to get onboard.

Assistance also made it easy to get through security, they just wheeled me to the front, showed their pass and security took me right away.

They do not want a flight to be late waiting for a disabled person to get there so if you need aid, ask for it.

It is free, just give a tip to the pushers.

I know it can feel weird going first but if you need aid, old enough etc; that what is is there for.

I know even if you do not book it right away the airline is suppose to still help you if you ask when checking in.

People can hurt themselves on holiday and need help they did not expect to need last minute.

They are suppose to even give you a seat with more leg room if you have an issue with surgery or arthritis.

Giving away all the secrets now!!

I did ask the gate agent if they had a seat with more leg room and she was going to give me one but said it was a middle seat. I declined but she did offer. I was find where I was.

I paid extra for my seat and chose one I thought would work for me.

I went to oncology yesterday for my scan results.

Clear!! Good for another 6 months then just once a year for now.

The scan shows everything, which at 71 IDK is good to know or not.

Slightly enlarged liver and my C1 to C4 is very osteo arthritic. Did not need a scan to know that!

At least they got a new A/C in oncology, place was packed, sad.

There was a group of 3 middle aged women who appeared to be in a coffee klatch, or rather a cancer klatch.

They all had shaved heads and were called to the desk one after the other, like it was a girls day out.

Guess they must of met up in some sort of support group?

Not everyone can handle bad things alone.

My niece,s little Boston Terrier does not have cancer, just overactive and always hurting herself.

My great niece, age 20 is teaching a summer school for 4th and 5th graders.

She is teaching Judicial Justice. I wonder if there is really such a thing!

Look at my bro,s experience!

Smart young lady with a big heart.

I am happy to know not everyone in the fam is mental or criminal!

My bro is suppose to get out in 4 days but I have no new  news about it.

My cousin had internet issues and she was the main source of updates.

Even if I called the prison, they do not give out much info on the phone.

I booked assistance when I booked my flight.It gave me pre boarding.That was so helpful.Got to settle into my seat, get my gear out just as they started boarding everyone.Meant less time standing in line to get onboard.Assistance also made it easy to get through security, they just wheeled me to the front, showed their pass and security took me right away.They do not want a flight to be late waiting for a disabled person to get there so if you need aid, ask for it.It is free, just give a tip to the pushers.I know it can feel weird going first but if you need aid, old enough etc; that what is is there for.I know even if you do not book it right away the airline is suppose to still help you if you ask when checking in.People can hurt themselves on holiday and need help they did not expect to need last minute.They are suppose to even give you a seat with more leg room if you have an issue with surgery or arthritis.Giving away all the secrets now!!I did ask the gate agent if they had a seat with more leg room and she was going to give me one but said it was a middle seat. I declined but she did offer. I was find where I was.I paid extra for my seat and chose one I thought would work for me.I went to oncology yesterday for my scan results.Clear!! Good for another 6 months then just once a year for now.The scan shows everything, which at 71 IDK is good to know or not.Slightly enlarged liver and my C1 to C4 is very osteo arthritic. Did not need a scan to know that!At least they got a new A/C in oncology, place was packed, sad.There was a group of 3 middle aged women who appeared to be in a coffee klatch, or rather a cancer klatch.They all had shaved heads and were called to the desk one after the other, like it was a girls day out.Guess they must of met up in some sort of support group?Not everyone can handle bad things alone.My niece,s little Boston Terrier does not have cancer, just overactive and always hurting herself.My great niece, age 20 is teaching a summer school for 4th and 5th graders.She is teaching Judicial Justice. I wonder if there is really such a thing!Look at my bro,s experience!Smart young lady with a big heart.I am happy to know not everyone in the fam is mental or criminal!My bro is suppose to get out in 4 days but I have no new news about it.My cousin had internet issues and she was the main source of updates.Even if I called the prison, they do not give out much info on the phone. - @Marilyn Tassy

Now you've said that, I think I will book assistance.  It's Lufthansa on the way back so I can do it online although it's quite hard to find in the menus.  There's an option to say one needs help on distance - I am slower than others depending on my back/hip hurting at the time.   But I can board the aircraft and go up the steps etc.  They require 48h notice so that's easily organised.  It won't cost anything to use it.   They'll put me in the golf-kart and whizz me around between gates. I am hopeful on the passports queues, there will be a special queue for those with reduced mobility.  I also have to get through security I guess into the fabled Schengen zone.  It's always been a bit of a nuisance in German airports.

Glad to hear you are clear from the oncologist.  Must be nerve racking and puts everything into insignificance.

Talking of spines, I'm pretty sure I've got osteoarthritis too.  The actual term for it is facet joint syndrome. It means the rubbery discs between spine bones are failing and putting pressure on my nerves.  It's a problem of the elderly.  WTF? I never considered myself elderly but at nearly 66, maybe I have to accept that I am.  That link says 89% of patients in the 60 to 69 years of age population studied have facet joint osteoarthritis.  Damn!  I'm well in that category.

I think there's two potential treatments which are less invasive that actual operations.  One is an ultrasound guided injection to numb the nerves for up to 6 months.  Or another needle also guided by ultrasound to destroy the nerves (but it will grow back slowly).  It could be relief for a year.  I am not very keen on the idea of my spinal nerves being destroyed but if it works, then maybe I can dispense with the painkillers and actually get some decent sleep and remain active.  Strangely enough, Mrs F's cousin has exactly the same problem.  Looks like spines are a work in progress whoever you are. 

I hope your bro is out in 4 days.   Getting back into civvy street will be an adjustment. Hopefully someone will pick him up and sort him out directly from the jail.  It makes me wonder what is going on in the Justice system of the USA. 

BTW,  I just read about some protestors getting ~100 years each in the clink for letting off some fireworks outside an ICE facility.  Click here.  Seems really an excessive sentence even though a cop was shot.  It will go to appeal - it's just too nuts to stand.   Maybe your great-niece could ask the kids opinions if 100 years is justified?  I'd be interested to know what they think.   I think they will say it is justified. But Trump has interfered in it.  Not good.

It would not happen in Europe.  In my own country, even life is not life but about 25 years.  Unless it's particularly heinous or served in mental asylums/secure hospitals.  Then it's very likely the perp will die there.  Just too dangerous to let out.

100 years, they should just say life and 2 score.

That is too much if no one was killed.

The Budapest airport seems to not really have a good assistance service, no one seems to actually be there to help although they have a few wheelchairs to use.

It is a small airport and lines are not too bad when I was there so I just got aboard on my own.

It will however be helpful to get aid in Germany or any larger airport.

It really was a life saver and once you use it you will always want it.

I am not sure since I went solo but they may allow one person to escort along with you and get pre boarding with you. Not a group of people but one to aid you onboard etc.

My wheelchair bound friend will not fly again.

She said if you are seriously disabled like she is, it is a nightmare even to use the WC on a flight.

I even asked for a special menu, since my cancer treatments my tummy is not like it used to be.

I ordered Kosher on United.

One meal was super tasty, like a beef gulash with mashed potatoes but the rest was either just OK or too strange and fishy for me.

Next flight I may ask for Halal instead.

I had to toss away several sandwiches which I found placed for me while I had slept. Hate wasting food, probably should of asked if anyone wanted it instead.

Speaking of food;

Had a somewhat healthy and light dinner yesterday after being out in the heat.

Was home and cool before noon but must of gotten overheating anyways.

Turkey burgers, sweet potatoes just steamed and broccoli. Not heavy at all.

An hour later I got sick and it all came up!

Went to bed for over 14 hours and still queasy today.

Have not eaten today yet, just a tiny piece of dry toast with garlic; They say garlic is good for the stomach? IDK, will soon find out!

Read the article on lake Velence, thanks for the link.

Sad state. Not going to waste time there, the wild life needs whatever water there is which is not much.

Yes, I asked my sister if she was able to help our bro get a new ID but so far no news.

I hope his friend does not let him down and picks him up.

All the worry about family might of just been too much for me at this point.

My husband always tells me to go there if I think I can help but I know he is just joking around.

Oh yes, I did see it was easier to book assistance with United then when I tried with  Lufthansa. Actually I only used the United service coming and going.

I would of missed my flight from Germany to Budapest since are flight had been delayed an hour in SFO. I walked down the stairs even though I had stated I do not do stairs. I suppose I can in a pinch as long as I have one free hand to help me along.

Legally they all are suppose to give aid if asked.

They show an option and ask if you do stairs or not online when booking.

You can also call them up and double check your request was received.

They all are suppose to have an assistance desk when you call.

Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?

Might have to open up the bottle of sparkling wine today!

My bro was released yesterday!! His friend picked him up and today he sees his probation officer.

They are suppose to set him up with housing and other issues.

Last time they did nada, maybe there is a difference between being in jail or prison?

Hope his friend took him out for a big juicy burger! I know he was dreaming of one.

Went to the water yesterday, need to do that a few times per week until this heat wave passes.

Just to say I booked assistance for my return flight via Munich next week with Lufthansa and I have a confirmation paper from them.  So we'll see if that helps. It could be a problem standing in the queue. 

So if I get offered a chair, I'm going to take it and see if it speeds me through. I really can walk OK but long distances and standing for hours is likely to make life difficult for me.  We'll see how it works out.  At least it's free.  I wonder if I am just denying the inevitable conclusion my mobility is not the same as what it was.

What happened with your bro Marilyn?  Is he out and about?  At least that prison trauma is now over.  Did he get his van back?  And did they let him take his leg out of the jail?

Meanwhile, World Cup is tonight - England vs DRC at 18h CET on M4 TV live.

In most airports after you check in there should be assistance workers around with wheelchairs; Just go up to them and let them know you have requested help.

Sometimes they may have a clip board with several names on it in advance and other times it is free wheeling so to speak and no list of names just ask and sit right down , no worries; They will want to see your ticket to take you to the correct gate.

I know, it feels weird at first but your hip will thank you later.

I had a few bills ready for a small tip; IDK, $3.,$5. bucks more if you want. I am always budget minded, a habit I have these days.

You should be getting  pre boarding stamped on your ticket too.You can then get in that line when boarding starts, time to settle in before the crowd come in. Small perks that feel like special treatement, we deserve it after 65.

I know I would of had a hard time getting through SFO airport without aid. That airport is huge and confusing.

My cousin sent a message, Lon called her, he is staying with a Christian couple who are helping him get his life back on track;

Said he is happy and joyful!

His probation office said it is possible he can leave Ca; for AZ or NM or anywhere.

He needs to get his ID again and a new phone a few details to access his banking.

He also needs a good divorce lawyer!

I am so glad he did not give up on life. He is stronger then I thought!

Thank God for this nice cool breeze today!

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Well, they did use Celine Dion but she sang for France.   But I am pleased that Canada has joined.  I'd like to see some other countries and territories like  Jamaica, Cuba and Brazil.   Maybe even Gibraltar, Andorra, Isle of Man etc.   We need more international European solidarity to buffer ourselves against the current USA regime.

In most airports after you check in there should be assistance workers around with wheelchairs; Just go up to them and let them know you have requested help.
Sometimes they may have a clip board with several names on it in advance and other times it is free wheeling so to speak and no list of names just ask and sit right down , no worries; They will want to see your ticket to take you to the correct gate.
I know, it feels weird at first but your hip will thank you later.
I had a few bills ready for a small tip; IDK, $3.,$5. bucks more if you want. I am always budget minded, a habit I have these days.
You should be getting pre boarding stamped on your ticket too.You can then get in that line when boarding starts, time to settle in before the crowd come in. Small perks that feel like special treatement, we deserve it after 65.
I know I would of had a hard time getting through SFO airport without aid. That airport is huge and confusing.
My cousin sent a message, Lon called her, he is staying with a Christian couple who are helping him get his life back on track;
Said he is happy and joyful!
His probation office said it is possible he can leave Ca; for AZ or NM or anywhere.
He needs to get his ID again and a new phone a few details to access his banking.
He also needs a good divorce lawyer!
I am so glad he did not give up on life. He is stronger then I thought!

Thank God for this nice cool breeze today! - @Marilyn Tassy

I do feel a bit of a fraud on Assistance as I can stand and walk but long distances cause me problems and pain in my back, hip and legs.  I think if it works for me I will have to use it. 

My bro used it when he was sick.  He said it was really a slick and professional thing and they knew exactly what to do.   His mobility was quite impaired half way into his illness and completely impaired at the end  He was at one airport and he was unable to move.  The staff had to call the paramedics and take him to hospital but they did not recognise the symptoms of his illness.   At that time, no-one knew he had a brain tumor.   

I am not worried about the assistance in the UK, I am rather concerned about it in Munich.  They should be good but you know, bit difficult to judge.  We'll see about Budapest.

Please to hear Lon is out and about.  He'll get his life in order as he has help.  He's not dumped on the street.  I hope he gets his van back and his mobility.

Budapest assistance is not a thing.

I asked at the desk the day before my flight to double check;

They have a few chairs available but no one to help you. IDK, if it was a serious case they might get someone to help;They do not allow none travelers to assist by wheeling you to your gate. That is Hungary, no real answers about anything. It is a very short walk to the gates here and my line was short.

It was easy to just walk in, small airport;

Germany will have people waiting for your flight to arrive, or they should have them;

Usually a English speaker who will get you to your gate and drop you off;They should give a pre boarding print out on your ticket when you check in;You just need to stand in the pre boarding line. No one said a thing to me as I was moved to the front at security, maybe they were afraid of TSA? People even let me ahead when I let it be known my flight was leaving and I would miss it. Guess it is hard to say no to an old lady going solo? I asked nicely and said please, never demand things.

I know if a person is super disabled they will take you onboard and carry them but thank God no need for that!

Basically is saves you from standing for long in lines and gets you where you need to be without getting lost or confused.

No fraud there,honest people like us do feel odd at first but it does help the overall flight to not be waiting for a lost person or to have someone who over did it get in a medical need in flight and have to turn the entire plane around.

Those pusher people do not work for the airline, it is an outside contractor, one reason I tip them, they do not make allot of money.

I will ask for this service next time as well, it really did ease my mind.

My strength is not what it was before I got ill plus 2 wonky knees, back back and bad nerves.

No shame in getting older, have to be wiser and take care of your needs.

Thanks about the kind words about Lon; He needs allot of kindness now. From big strong biker to sickly amputee, no the has to mess with ones head.

Well, our fridge went out for the count   last night, more items in the trash!!

Hubby trying to find out what is wrong but after 19 years of faithful service, it seems like a lost cause.

I think the yearly or bi yearly toss out is soon, so that is perfect timing.

Guess it will be time to eat out this weekend or dig into the canned goods.

If anyone can figure it out my husband can,he needs to play with it before declaring failure.

I was thinking of the assistance situation at the Budapest airport;

I have written about the very odd experience we had about 11 or 12 years ago.

I would not wish that on anyone.

Had exploratory surgery on one knee and it never got better after over a year; Felt horrible, would swell up, feel like it was weak and almost fell a couple of times.

I asked for wheelchair service at Budapest airport on our flight out.

For some reason the chain of requests never went through, It was with Lufthansa airlines.

No one greeted me in Germany or in the US.

OK, made it with my husband,s help, stayed in the US for about 6 months;

During that time I had a shot in my knee at a sports clinic, a set of braces were given to me and I went for PT for 2 months. Two times a week for one hour.

I was able to ditch the cane I had been using for almost a year.

The surgeon in HU who did my knee said he was at a loss as to why it was so bad, hmmm, weird.

So as no wheelchair assistance showed up on my flight out 6 months earlier I did not expect any on the way back into HU.

No one in Vegas was there, no one in Germany but when we finally arrived in Budapest on our way to pick up the luggage, my name was called on the PA system.

I told my husband , oh no, not now!

He laughed and said I got what I asked for!

He can be such a brat at times.

He said we should see how far things would go.

I let them know I was there, 2 guys dressed in those odd overalls brought a wheelchair over to me, it was an industrial looking one with straps! Like they took Hannible Lector around in.

They took me out a door and a full on emergency truck was there waiting; Rolled me up a ramp and secured the chair to the wall!

Ride was about 3 mins long!

Over kill!!

No idea where the messages got mixed up after 6 months and no help when I really needed it.

All I can say is if they call your name over the PA system, run as fast as you can away!! It was so embarrassing.

I still do most of the PT exercises at home.

Well, our fridge went out for the count last night, more items in the trash!!Hubby trying to find out what is wrong but after 19 years of faithful service, it seems like a lost cause.I think the yearly or bi yearly toss out is soon, so that is perfect timing.Guess it will be time to eat out this weekend or dig into the canned goods.If anyone can figure it out my husband can,he needs to play with it before declaring failure.I was thinking of the assistance situation at the Budapest airport;I have written about the very odd experience we had about 11 or 12 years ago.I would not wish that on anyone.Had exploratory surgery on one knee and it never got better after over a year; Felt horrible, would swell up, feel like it was weak and almost fell a couple of times.I asked for wheelchair service at Budapest airport on our flight out.For some reason the chain of requests never went through, It was with Lufthansa airlines.No one greeted me in Germany or in the US.OK, made it with my husband,s help, stayed in the US for about 6 months;During that time I had a shot in my knee at a sports clinic, a set of braces were given to me and I went for PT for 2 months. Two times a week for one hour.I was able to ditch the cane I had been using for almost a year.The surgeon in HU who did my knee said he was at a loss as to why it was so bad, hmmm, weird.So as no wheelchair assistance showed up on my flight out 6 months earlier I did not expect any on the way back into HU.No one in Vegas was there, no one in Germany but when we finally arrived in Budapest on our way to pick up the luggage, my name was called on the PA system.I told my husband , oh no, not now!He laughed and said I got what I asked for!He can be such a brat at times.He said we should see how far things would go.I let them know I was there, 2 guys dressed in those odd overalls brought a wheelchair over to me, it was an industrial looking one with straps! Like they took Hannible Lector around in.They took me out a door and a full on emergency truck was there waiting; Rolled me up a ramp and secured the chair to the wall!Ride was about 3 mins long!Over kill!!No idea where the messages got mixed up after 6 months and no help when I really needed it.All I can say is if they call your name over the PA system, run as fast as you can away!! It was so embarrassing.I still do most of the PT exercises at home. - @Marilyn Tassy

It's the 4th July for US folks today.  Independence Day.

From what I read and saw online, it's a massive heatwave on the East Coast and many events are cancelled.  Trump is still planning to speak for hours at the State Fair thing he's got going on.  It'll be really difficult in 40C. Meh.  Maybe the US Embassy is having a BBQ.   Shame the British Embassy doesn't do anything on St Georges Day or the Kings Birthday.   

I think possibly I'm getting the idea now of Trump's MO.  It's all distraction based.  He does things like the Reflecting Pool, the war in Iran, the Ballroom etc.  This is just WMD - Weapons of Mass Distraction.  It's all cover for cashing in and for lining his own pockets.  People are arguing about his name on the dollar bills when he's grifting money off crypto and sticking his face into disabling and screwing NATO.   Not the shining city on the hill, it's now a burning city on the hill. Very disappointing he's been able to use a wrecking ball on all the principles the US seems to have been based on.  It looks like anarchy. 

Probably your fridge is unable to cope with the heat. It might start working again when temperatures come down.   Most of the domestic ones cannot cope past about 30C.   Just not built for it.  I'd give it a good clean at the back, make sure it can get rid of the heat, remove any dust etc.

On my flight to the UK Monday, I'm going direct, with no Schengen except in Budapest and there's a special queue for RPs and there's never a queue for it departing. I can stand for 5m waiting for the border nitwits/stampers to incorrectly stamp my passport.   They still don't get they do NOT have to stamp RP holders passports.  Too thick to change.   Next Thursday, I'll be on Lufthansa via Munich, so this will be the problematic assistance as it's will be a high risk queue at the Schengen border.  It really is badly organised this EES and no specific RP queues. ETIAS will be the next blockage and it will end up being jammed up completely with queues of 5-6h.   I should have followed my own advice I said previously, i.e. do not fly with intermediate stops in Europe where one crosses a Schengen border.

My Dad had assistance in BUD and I accompanied him.  It was extremely stressful. And it took ages too as it went to a couple of aircraft to collect people.  I should not have brought my Dad here.  It was far too tiring for him and for me and he couldn't do anything when he was here. He was incapable of walking very far and he wasn't with his familiar things.  It caused me a great deal of worry.

I was planning to mow the grass but it's a dust bowl and the grass is all brown.  I can only think it'll be cleaning up by mowing but not really doing much to make it look neater.  Maybe it's already too hot at 25C.

Well, our fridge went out for the count last night, more items in the trash!!Hubby trying to find out what is wrong but after 19 years of faithful service, it seems like a lost cause.I think the yearly or bi yearly toss out is soon, so that is perfect timing.Guess it will be time to eat out this weekend or dig into the canned goods.If anyone can figure it out my husband can,he needs to play with it before declaring failure.I was thinking of the assistance situation at the Budapest airport;I have written about the very odd experience we had about 11 or 12 years ago.I would not wish that on anyone.Had exploratory surgery on one knee and it never got better after over a year; Felt horrible, would swell up, feel like it was weak and almost fell a couple of times.I asked for wheelchair service at Budapest airport on our flight out.For some reason the chain of requests never went through, It was with Lufthansa airlines.No one greeted me in Germany or in the US.OK, made it with my husband,s help, stayed in the US for about 6 months;During that time I had a shot in my knee at a sports clinic, a set of braces were given to me and I went for PT for 2 months. Two times a week for one hour.I was able to ditch the cane I had been using for almost a year.The surgeon in HU who did my knee said he was at a loss as to why it was so bad, hmmm, weird.So as no wheelchair assistance showed up on my flight out 6 months earlier I did not expect any on the way back into HU.No one in Vegas was there, no one in Germany but when we finally arrived in Budapest on our way to pick up the luggage, my name was called on the PA system.I told my husband , oh no, not now!He laughed and said I got what I asked for!He can be such a brat at times.He said we should see how far things would go.I let them know I was there, 2 guys dressed in those odd overalls brought a wheelchair over to me, it was an industrial looking one with straps! Like they took Hannible Lector around in.They took me out a door and a full on emergency truck was there waiting; Rolled me up a ramp and secured the chair to the wall!Ride was about 3 mins long!Over kill!!No idea where the messages got mixed up after 6 months and no help when I really needed it.All I can say is if they call your name over the PA system, run as fast as you can away!! It was so embarrassing.I still do most of the PT exercises at home. - @Marilyn Tassy
It's the 4th July for US folks today. Independence Day.

From what I read and saw online, it's a massive heatwave on the East Coast and many events are cancelled. Trump is still planning to speak for hours at the State Fair thing he's got going on. It'll be really difficult in 40C. Meh. Maybe the US Embassy is having a BBQ. Shame the British Embassy doesn't do anything on St Georges Day or the Kings Birthday.

I think possibly I'm getting the idea now of Trump's MO. It's all distraction based. He does things like the Reflecting Pool, the war in Iran, the Ballroom etc. This is just WMD - Weapons of Mass Distraction. It's all cover for cashing in and for lining his own pockets. People are arguing about his name on the dollar bills when he's grifting money off crypto and sticking his face into disabling and screwing NATO. Not the shining city on the hill, it's now a burning city on the hill. Very disappointing he's been able to use a wrecking ball on all the principles the US seems to have been based on. It looks like anarchy.

Probably your fridge is unable to cope with the heat. It might start working again when temperatures come down. Most of the domestic ones cannot cope past about 30C. Just not built for it. I'd give it a good clean at the back, make sure it can get rid of the heat, remove any dust etc.

On my flight to the UK Monday, I'm going direct, with no Schengen except in Budapest and there's a special queue for RPs and there's never a queue for it departing. I can stand for 5m waiting for the border nitwits/stampers to incorrectly stamp my passport. They still don't get they do NOT have to stamp RP holders passports. Too thick to change. Next Thursday, I'll be on Lufthansa via Munich, so this will be the problematic assistance as it's will be a high risk queue at the Schengen border. It really is badly organised this EES and no specific RP queues. ETIAS will be the next blockage and it will end up being jammed up completely with queues of 5-6h. I should have followed my own advice I said previously, i.e. do not fly with intermediate stops in Europe where one crosses a Schengen border.

My Dad had assistance in BUD and I accompanied him. It was extremely stressful. And it took ages too as it went to a couple of aircraft to collect people. I should not have brought my Dad here. It was far too tiring for him and for me and he couldn't do anything when he was here. He was incapable of walking very far and he wasn't with his familiar things. It caused me a great deal of worry.

I was planning to mow the grass but it's a dust bowl and the grass is all brown. I can only think it'll be cleaning up by mowing but not really doing much to make it look neater. Maybe it's already too hot at 25C. - @fluffy2560

The British Embassy in Vienna held Birthday party for the monarch each year, I went a few times to the Queens birthdays. Everything included, free of charge.

The British Embassy in Vienna held Birthday party for the monarch each year, I went a few times to the Queens birthdays. Everything included, free of charge. - @SimCityAT

We don't get any of that here.   

They say there's tea and biscuits post-Remembrance Sunday but I've never been.

Since they moved out of their fancy building in town into a shared building elsewhere, they probably haven't have got the space and resources to do it.

In some countries - on Remembrance Sunday - they have tea and biscuits on site at the cemetery.  That was well attended.  Must have been close to 100 people attending.  Big numbers.  Maybe we get 40 here at the Commonwealth War Cemetery but no refreshments.

If in doubt just call up your airlines assistance desk 24 hours ahead and double check that they have you down for help.

It went allot smoother overall then I thought it would expect of course no one at Budapest airport was available. I am active but understand when standing in one spot for even a few mins gets my knee upset.

I can not believe all my jobs required me to be on my feet all day long, guess it caught up with me after all.

Safe travels.

It is hard these days to find anything free from an embassy or gov. agency.

Years ago when we went into the US embassy in Budapest we were greeted by a US Marine in a clean crisp uniform wearing the biggest friendly smile.

Now, no greeting, just some HU security people who double check you have an appointment and store your phones or electronics.

They have a women or had a women from Poland who worked for the US SS office. She came to HU once a month and was very nice and helpful.

Last time we got anything of value for free was decades ago.

When my husband drove a taxi in Vegas, he always got free tickets for shows, free tickets for other events. They held a huge holiday party for the drivers and a plus one.

The strip clubs used to give out money to drivers for every person who went to the club. Some paid an extra $20 to $60 a person!

As a child Lockheed aircraft in Ca. held huge holiday parties, children all got a nice gift, I got a Raggedy Ann doll. Free show with clowns and food. BBQs in the summer for families.

Now nada.

If in doubt just call up your airlines assistance desk 24 hours ahead and double check that they have you down for help.It went allot smoother overall then I thought it would expect of course no one at Budapest airport was available. I am active but understand when standing in one spot for even a few mins gets my knee upset.I can not believe all my jobs required me to be on my feet all day long, guess it caught up with me after all.Safe travels.It is hard these days to find anything free from an embassy or gov. agency.Years ago when we went into the US embassy in Budapest we were greeted by a US Marine in a clean crisp uniform wearing the biggest friendly smile.Now, no greeting, just some HU security people who double check you have an appointment and store your phones or electronics.They have a women or had a women from Poland who worked for the US SS office. She came to HU once a month and was very nice and helpful.Last time we got anything of value for free was decades ago.When my husband drove a taxi in Vegas, he always got free tickets for shows, free tickets for other events. They held a huge holiday party for the drivers and a plus one.The strip clubs used to give out money to drivers for every person who went to the club. Some paid an extra $20 to $60 a person!As a child Lockheed aircraft in Ca. held huge holiday parties, children all got a nice gift, I got a Raggedy Ann doll. Free show with clowns and food. BBQs in the summer for families.Now nada. - @Marilyn Tassy

I've got a booking confirmation which says assistance is confirmed.  That's directly from Lufthansa's booking record.   One thing occurred to me is they might try and put me at the window.  I've seen this before.  It's a really stupid thing. They think anyone with assistance is going to block the aisle in an emergency.  Not cool.  I don't need help getting on or off the plane, just long distances and standing are more a problem.  I prefer aisle so I can get to the loo easier.

I did walk 3km with the dog on Friday and my hip was playing up by the time I got back to the car.  That's probably more than able-bodied people can do.  I'm just a bit slower.  My dog walking route was 15 mins long than it was a couple of years ago.  My sports watch records it all.  It's not a good sign I am that much slower.  Usually if I do that kind of distance, I am usually OK same day but next day, I really cop it.

I went to the US Embassy once and the Marines were robots there.  They were not friendly at all behind the glass.   There was no waiting area. I was waiting for my US colleague who had to "report in" as he was ex-USAF and in the reserves or something.  In the end, I got fed up waiting and just left.  Never been back!

On the other hand, Mrs F went there once to get a visa and they were ultra-friendly.  That was a very long time ago.  No need to go there now. 

Same with the British Embassy. No need to go there as they no longer issue passports and wot not.   They don't have anything I need to use.  Makes me wonder why they even have an Embassy.  They could downgrade it to a consul and assistant consul and a couple of admin assistants for visas etc. Utter waste of money to have anyone else there having a nice working holiday.

I wondered about my kids if they went to a country where they needed to register with an embassy. Which one? HU or UK?  I would think HU as they'd be quicker off the mark for assistance and more neutral.

BTW, same here is the same on taxi drivers and strip clubs.  They get a cut per person.  It was like that way back in the 1990s anyway.

I always book an aisle seat, even if it costs more to book ahead of time.

Learned my lesson when we flew on British Airways and they placed us in the middle seat in different rows;

We both were stuck between a group of 19 Swedish young men going to Vegas on their companies dime. Some sort of reward for them being managers in some fast food chain. I got the scoop before my row mate passed out on me.

All drunk out of their minds, the guy next to me was passed out the entire flight and I had to half sit, half hop over him to get out!

Started chatting with one drunk dude in the aisle as I was stretching out my legs.

Out of the blue he stopped talking and just went down passed out in the aisle! They let him lay there forever, people hopped around him to move about!!

After that I am willing to pay for peace!

Embassies are mostly there to promote business not to actually help their citizens; Yes, we can get our passport here and they will help with SS issues but as far as much else no;

Their site even says what they will and will not do for citizens; They do not give legal advice or rep you in legal matters, they will give you a list of lawyers if your request one.Just a recording service for births and deaths. If you were a billionaire wanting to invest, I am sure their doors would be wide open to help you.

It is sadly sort of normal as one ages to feel like they can climb a mountain one day and the next, they are dragging their legs just to use the WC.

One reason there is no shame in asking for help, never know what the old body is up to each day.

The extra stress of not missing a flight etc; can also trigger a bad reaction in the body; Best to do whatever it takes to stay relaxed without unneeded stress.  Safe flights !

If you know, you know

New fridge delivered, they were fast, brought it in and took out the old one in seconds.

Seems to be working fine, have 4 days to return it if we need to.

Now to refill it up!

Had to toss out almost everything.

I even tossed out fermented items.

Got my bro,s new phone number, plan on ringing him up when it is daytime where he is.

IDK, what happened, he spent 4 days with his friend and his wife and left.

Now in a halfway house with 10 guys.

His friend is retired and my brother paid him for gas and bought all their food.

Who knows.

He has a rental car and will be  picking up his van any day now.

His probation officer said he can move out of state if he has an invite letter from someone.

I personally think he should finish his divorce before moving away, too much hassle to return for any court dates in Ca.

Of course his safety comes first.

My cousin sent me a photo of my bro from a county fair he went to.

He looks good to me, even healthy.

Never know though what happened to his mind being locked up. Not a healthy situation.

Times like this I wish I lived closer to my family.

My husband always has good ideas to help people; Too bad his gift only works for helping others, not himself!

I am enjoying this break in the weather, if it stays this way longer it is fine with me.

In June 2025, one in six people aged between 15 and 24 was unemployed on average across the EU, but the differences are enormous. Estonia tops the statistics at 26.9 % followed by Spain (24 %) and Sweden (23.8 %). At the other end of the scale are Malta at 6.2 %  and Germany at 6.3 % – less than half the EU average of 14.7 %. The dual vocational training system, which provides a structured pathway from school to work, is often cited as the reason for this.

(Hungary 13.8%)

Nevertheless, entering the German labour market is not entirely straightforward. As of 30 September 2025, according to the Federal Employment Agency, around 54,000 apprenticeship places were still unfilled, whilst 40,000 applicants were left without a place. This is a growing ‘mismatch problem’ that the low rate alone hardly reveals.

In June 2025, one in six people aged between 15 and 24 was unemployed on average across the EU, but the differences are enormous. Estonia tops the statistics at 26.9 % followed by Spain (24 %) and Sweden (23.8 %). At the other end of the scale are Malta at 6.2 % and Germany at 6.3 % – less than half the EU average of 14.7 %. The dual vocational training system, which provides a structured pathway from school to work, is often cited as the reason for this.(Hungary 13.8%)Nevertheless, entering the German labour market is not entirely straightforward. As of 30 September 2025, according to the Federal Employment Agency, around 54,000 apprenticeship places were still unfilled, whilst 40,000 applicants were left without a place. This is a growing ‘mismatch problem’ that the low rate alone hardly reveals. - @SimCityAT

It does seem that young people these days do not want to spend years in a trade school.

They want it all now without paying their dues.

My husband and his siblings all went to trade school.Their mother asked that from each of them.

Sister and brother both were tailors, husband spent nearly 4 years learning to be a machinist.

Used to be the first year was mostly in classroom. Then a split between classroom studies and working under a master machinist in a factory setting.

You started to get paid for the hours spent in the factory.

You were assigned simple tasks at first.

later he did what is called, piece work, every job paid differently depending on hos difficult the parts were to make.

You could chose which jobs you wanted by going over the blueprints first.

It was really up to you how much you were willing to earn and learn while being able to have a master watch over your work.

In reality it takes on average a good 10 years to be able to call yourself a master machinist.

How many young people these days are willing to spend 10 years learning to make just a higher then average blue collar job?

Everyone wants to get rich overnight.

I went to Cosmetology school, 1,600 hours to get my degree only to be able to wash and sweep up hair in a good salon.

Takes time to learn skills.

Cosmetology school now costs an average of $10,000 to $25,000 but a very exclusive school can cost allot more.

If you attend every day, 6 days per week, it takes over a year of schooling and years to build up a clientel.

You must provide your own equipment, pay for shear sharpening, in then 1980,s it cost $40. just for that to be done by hand. Many rent a station  or private room to do hair but some work per hour with set hours.

I did both, mostly worked by the hour with set hours because I had obligations as a wife and mother which came first.

If you look at U tube it seems everyone wants to be an influencer, whatever that is.

Husband said when he started machinist school there were about 40 students, within weeks it went down to about 20 students; After 4 years only about 6 people finished the course. A couple students were female at the start, only one finished and she never worked behind a machine, she was sent to work in the office double checking blueprints etc.

World Cup

What a game last night, France is out, I am not sure I can stomach it tonight's game. I hope England will win, but not hopeful.

The finale is going to have 30 min break at halftime like the superball so Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will perform at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

World CupWhat a game last night, France is out, I am not sure I can stomach it tonight's game. I hope England will win, but not hopeful.The finale is going to have 30 min break at halftime like the superball so Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will perform at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. - @SimCityAT

I saw MBappe miss on multi occasions.  I think Spain outclassed Frrance.

It's going to be a wildly anticipated showdown between Argentina and England.  There are so many angles on the relationship, not just football related. 

The obvious focus will be on Messi vs Kane/Bellingham.   England has some serious superstars but does Argentina?  I too am hopeful England will progress.   

I expect Sunday, 22 CET, will be watched by well over a billion.

World CupWhat a game last night, France is out, I am not sure I can stomach it tonight's game. I hope England will win, but not hopeful.The finale is going to have 30 min break at halftime like the superball so Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will perform at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. - @SimCityAT
I saw MBappe miss on multi occasions. I think Spain outclassed Frrance.

It's going to be a wildly anticipated showdown between Argentina and England. There are so many angles on the relationship, not just football related.

The obvious focus will be on Messi vs Kane/Bellingham. England has some serious superstars but does Argentina? I too am hopeful England will progress.

I expect Sunday, 22 CET, will be watched by well over a billion. - @fluffy2560

Must be a DUDE thing. My husband was up half the night it seemed watching football.

I crashed out early and slept in late.

Not sure exactly why I need 9 plus hours of shut eye but sleeping is fantastic.

Every time I see football I get a horrible flash back to when my hubby snapped his pre broken arm in half.

I hear not the screams of fans but of pain.

Sports are semi dangerous;

On another note,My deceased  old school mate Teri, she passed about 6 years ago from brain cancer, her nephew is joining the LA Dodgers  baseball team. She would of been over the moon to know this.

World CupWhat a game last night, France is out, I am not sure I can stomach it tonight's game. I hope England will win, but not hopeful.The finale is going to have 30 min break at halftime like the superball so Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will perform at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. - @SimCityAT
I saw MBappe miss on multi occasions. I think Spain outclassed Frrance.

It's going to be a wildly anticipated showdown between Argentina and England. There are so many angles on the relationship, not just football related.

The obvious focus will be on Messi vs Kane/Bellingham. England has some serious superstars but does Argentina? I too am hopeful England will progress.

I expect Sunday, 22 CET, will be watched by well over a billion.  - @fluffy2560
Must be a DUDE thing. My husband was up half the night it seemed watching football.
I crashed out early and slept in late.
Not sure exactly why I need 9 plus hours of shut eye but sleeping is fantastic.
Every time I see football I get a horrible flash back to when my hubby snapped his pre broken arm in half.
I hear not the screams of fans but of pain.
Sports are semi dangerous;
On another note,My deceased old school mate Teri, she passed about 6 years ago from brain cancer, her nephew is joining the LA Dodgers baseball team. She would of been over the moon to know this. - @Marilyn Tassy

I have a few female friends that love football. I'll watch it and won't get upset if they lose. I am more a Rugby fan, and after this WC as curupt it has been I love my Rugby even more.

World CupWhat a game last night, France is out, I am not sure I can stomach it tonight's game. I hope England will win, but not hopeful.The finale is going to have 30 min break at halftime like the superball so Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will perform at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. - @SimCityAT
I saw MBappe miss on multi occasions. I think Spain outclassed Frrance.

It's going to be a wildly anticipated showdown between Argentina and England. There are so many angles on the relationship, not just football related.

The obvious focus will be on Messi vs Kane/Bellingham. England has some serious superstars but does Argentina? I too am hopeful England will progress.

I expect Sunday, 22 CET, will be watched by well over a billion. - @fluffy2560
Must be a DUDE thing. My husband was up half the night it seemed watching football.
I crashed out early and slept in late.
Not sure exactly why I need 9 plus hours of shut eye but sleeping is fantastic.
Every time I see football I get a horrible flash back to when my hubby snapped his pre broken arm in half.
I hear not the screams of fans but of pain.
Sports are semi dangerous;
On another note,My deceased old school mate Teri, she passed about 6 years ago from brain cancer, her nephew is joining the LA Dodgers baseball team. She would of been over the moon to know this. - @Marilyn Tassy
I have a few female friends that love football. I'll watch it and won't get upset if they lose. I am more a Rugby fan, and after this WC as curupt it has been I love my Rugby even more. - @SimCityAT

I do not mind watching a good Sumo match.

Was a fan of Akebono Taro.

Funny last name for a Hawaiian Sumo wrestler, they love their taro over there!

IDK, tastes like wallpaper glue to me, don,t ask...

I do not mind watching a good Sumo match.Was a fan of Akebono Taro.Funny last name for a Hawaiian Sumo wrestler, they love their taro over there!IDK, tastes like wallpaper glue to me, don,t ask... - @Marilyn Tassy

England's dreams are over.   I don't know what happened.  They seemed to have momentum and then they just lost it in the last 30m or so.   Radio report said they went into a defensive mode after the first goal. It was really obvious, as Argentina were down at the England end a lot of the time.   Well, coming second is not too bad (if they win against France on Saturday).  Big game is Argentina vs Spain on Sunday, 19th July.   The half-time show will be interesting with some major stars playing - Madonna, Shakira, BTS etc.

Taro root - glue - yes, totally.  Amazing what people can get used to eating.  Islands tend to have odd cuisine.  Islands fascinate me.  There's a place south of South Africa called the Kerguelen Islands which are French territory.  There, they have a Kerguelen Cabbage.  I don't like cabbage but apparently sailors like it - "Hooker also reported having eaten some soup that had been made with Kerguelen cabbage, and described the raw leaves as tasting like cress, the boiled leaves as tasting like "stale" cabbage, and the root as tasting like horseradish"

I do not mind watching a good Sumo match.
Was a fan of Akebono Taro.
Funny last name for a Hawaiian Sumo wrestler, they love their taro over there!
IDK, tastes like wallpaper glue to me, don,t ask... - @Marilyn Tassy
England's dreams are over. I don't know what happened. They seemed to have momentum and then they just lost it in the last 30m or so. Radio report said they went into a defensive mode after the first goal. It was really obvious, as Argentina were down at the England a lot of the time. Well, coming second is not too bad (if they win against France on Saturday). Big game is Argentina vs Spain on Sunday, 19th July. The half-time show will be interesting with some major stars playing - Madonna, Shakira, BTS etc.
Taro root - glue - yes, totally. Amazing what people can get used to eating. Islands tend to have odd cuisine. Islands fascinate me. There's a place south of South Africa called the Kerguelen Islands which are French territory. There, they have a Kerguelen Cabbage. I don't like cabbage but apparently sailors like it - "Hooker also reported having eaten some soup that had been made with Kerguelen cabbage, and described the raw leaves as tasting like cress, the boiled leaves as tasting like "stale" cabbage, and the root as tasting like horseradish" - @fluffy2560

Please do not start me up on cabbage soup.

Placed a head of cabbage in the new fridge too close to the side and it half way froze.

I dislike food waste so decided last night to toss out the spongy half and make cabbage soup with the rest.

I call it Poop Soup!

Rethinking having it again!

Please do not start me up on cabbage soup.
Placed a head of cabbage in the new fridge too close to the side and it half way froze.
I dislike food waste so decided last night to toss out the spongy half and make cabbage soup with the rest.
I call it Poop Soup!
Rethinking having it again! - @Marilyn Tassy

You could perhaps have cooked it up with caraway seeds.   I've had spicy cabbage soup like that and it was really rather nice.  I am in no way a fan of cabbage (except white cabbage in coleslaw) but it was good to have spicy cabbage that one time.  It was more like the cabbage was the bulk filler for the sauce.  Still, made it palatable.  I hated boiled cabbage in school.  Awful.