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I looked at the false face for at least half a minute before realizing it was a false face.
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A male Bengal tiger can be about twice that weight, but a male Asian elephant or male Asian rhino can weigh up to 4 000 kg, so maybe some times they need a little deterant to being charged from behind.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:52 pm Excuse me? When a Bengal tiger LOOKS VULNERABLE? They are the second largest feline one earth, weighting about 130 Kgs and measuring almost 3 meters. Vulnerable? I mean, a Bengal tiger died pink would still look menacing.
They are so incredibly beautiful. But still, yes. Amazing.
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Valid point.skatingfan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 12:18 amA male Bengal tiger can be about twice that weight, but a male Asian elephant or male Asian rhino can weigh up to 4 000 kg, so maybe some times they need a little deterant to being charged from behind.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 11:52 pm Excuse me? When a Bengal tiger LOOKS VULNERABLE? They are the second largest feline one earth, weighting about 130 Kgs and measuring almost 3 meters. Vulnerable? I mean, a Bengal tiger died pink would still look menacing.
They are so incredibly beautiful. But still, yes. Amazing.
She's got two cubs and while they're all drinking water they are vulnerable. She maybe senses the photographer so she's using the false face in the direction she senses danger from. Fascinating.
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Usually one just gets bills - need to pay for this and that, but today I received a letter from our building managing company saying that we've been overpaying for heating and hot water for 2 1/2 years and they'd be happy to give all that money back. That's the first time for sure.
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You will get your money back?
Wow. What it is to live in a civilized country...
Wow. What it is to live in a civilized country...
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I feel like the Swiss account manager would never sleep again at night if their accounts payable/receivable were even a franc off balance.
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Knee update. 1st week is a little drug hazy, but it required crutches. Now in my 3rd week, it's "just" a very sturdy knee brace. No crutches or cane needed, though not moving very fast. I walk at least a couple miles a day. Somedays I'm more sore than others, but each day definitely feels like moving forward. The ultimate goal is to do some more back flipping, I'm coming up on 58 and I'm not entirely done with flipping, close but not there yet.
Sidenote; How you recover from these common knee surgeries, totally depends on your fitness level at the time of surgery. IT WAS HARD for a very fit 5'7" 130 lb 57 year old man with athletic ambitions. (still) If my injuries were weight related, I can't imagine how difficult that is. My leg felt like it weighed 200lbs and I'm fit and strong. It's a real chore. I also expect to be running 7 minute miles in 3 months........
Sidenote; How you recover from these common knee surgeries, totally depends on your fitness level at the time of surgery. IT WAS HARD for a very fit 5'7" 130 lb 57 year old man with athletic ambitions. (still) If my injuries were weight related, I can't imagine how difficult that is. My leg felt like it weighed 200lbs and I'm fit and strong. It's a real chore. I also expect to be running 7 minute miles in 3 months........
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As you say, once you hit a certain age, the issue is recovery.Owendonovan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:35 am Knee update. 1st week is a little drug hazy, but it required crutches. Now in my 3rd week, it's "just" a very sturdy knee brace. No crutches or cane needed, though not moving very fast. I walk at least a couple miles a day. Somedays I'm more sore than others, but each day definitely feels like moving forward. The ultimate goal is to do some more back flipping, I'm coming up on 58 and I'm not entirely done with flipping, close but not there yet.
Sidenote; How you recover from these common knee surgeries, totally depends on your fitness level at the time of surgery. IT WAS HARD for a very fit 5'7" 130 lb 57 year old man with athletic ambitions. (still) If my injuries were weight related, I can't imagine how difficult that is. My leg felt like it weighed 200lbs and I'm fit and strong. It's a real chore. I also expect to be running 7 minute miles in 3 months........
Really glad you are doing better.
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Doesn't help that it's summer weather!Owendonovan wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2024 4:31 pm Hasn't rained here in NYC for 40 days. You can't escape the smell of urine.
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That's what one of my Italian co-workers always says about NYC. Doesn't like the city at all... But goes occasionally to visit a friend who's a trader at Wall Street.Owendonovan wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2024 4:31 pm Hasn't rained here in NYC for 40 days. You can't escape the smell of urine.
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When I worked in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan there were days when you couldn't escape the smell of dog urine and feces despite the fact that dog owners are supposed to pick up after their pets.
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What is this weird, kinda over masculinized clothing described as "Tactical wear"? I see more and more ads for it trying to make me feel this is what real men wear. Tactical, an appealing word to a young man, chest puffer.
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It's so they are able to strap their open-carry weapons somewhere when they go to Chick-fil-aOwendonovan wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:49 pm What is this weird, kinda over masculinized clothing described as "Tactical wear"? I see more and more ads for it trying to make me feel this is what real men wear. Tactical, an appealing word to a young man, chest puffer.
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