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federicaSeeker of the clear blue sky...Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator
In May of this year, I will celebrate my 21st.
No, not birthday (as if!), but my anniversary of being a miss Bossy-boots on this forum! 21 years ago, our esteemed Founder, @Brian, asked me to accept a role of Moderator.
To say that a lot of water has passed under THAT bridge, would be an understatement! Yet here I am, "bloodied but unbowed"...! Here's to what may lie in store! 😆😆
@Shoshin1 said:
Well, I'm sitting in my new car (a 2016 Nissan Note X) on the car ferry back to the island. I looked at a few cars over the last couple of weeks Suzuki swift, Suzuki splash, Nissan March, Nissan Note... Decided on the Note .
Looks like the one in this photo.
Had a pre purchase inspection done ✅ by a really friendly/happy young man, originally from the Philippines.
Because I had to wait longer than expected, he also did a diagnostic test too, for no extra charge .
The reason I went with the Note was it only had 24,000 kms on the clock and is in really good condition. It's a Japanese import, one owner . Plus after the PPI report I got the dealer to replace four tires, put in a new battery. It comes with a years Warrant of fitness and six month registration. I also got him to reduce the price by a couple of thousand dollars...
wishing you happy and safe motoring. as a previous Nissan owner I can in my personal experience vouch for reliability and trouble free motoring. 🙏🏻😀
@Shoshin1 I love the ocean. But the Atlantic is freezing and scary. I found it terrifying to look down and see it all go pitch black. Still, relaxing too. > @Shoshin1 said:
On the driveway this afternoon I came across this little fellow.
I remembered a talk a Zen master gave once. He simply walked into the university hall and took the stage. The students, loudly, cheerfully, some laughing at his bald head, others unattentive. He waited, standing there and then, at some point, when the class went silent he clapped his hands loudly and said:
This is is is supposed to be the season of blossoming and promise
(Or of shift to preparations for winter coming, between the heat of Summer and the Chill of winter.) Either way, a season of change, beauty and celebration or contemplation.
Given the idiocy of fools in high places, it can be difficult at this time, but do try to enjoy even a moment of peace, beauty, and celebration of life.
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In May of this year, I will celebrate my 21st.
No, not birthday (as if!), but my anniversary of being a miss Bossy-boots on this forum! 21 years ago, our esteemed Founder, @Brian, asked me to accept a role of Moderator.
To say that a lot of water has passed under THAT bridge, would be an understatement! Yet here I am, "bloodied but unbowed"...! Here's to what may lie in store! 😆😆
Those celebrating birthdays or following peace walking. May be interested in other steps...
https://www.urbandharma.org/udharma7/3steps.html
Thank you @lobster . A wonderful read.
*bows *
Decide to have a break and go skinny dipping
wishing you happy and safe motoring. as a previous Nissan owner I can in my personal experience vouch for reliability and trouble free motoring. 🙏🏻😀
@Shoshin1 I love the ocean. But the Atlantic is freezing and scary. I found it terrifying to look down and see it all go pitch black. Still, relaxing too. > @Shoshin1 said:
Is that...a hedgehog!!!!!
Hedgehog during the day! Bad sign! Means sick or hungry! Poor creature!
Edit: It is technically a hoglet!
Today - 8th of March - is International Women’s Day.
Yesterday, March 8th, we time traveled one hour into the future. Beside upsetting a few squirrels, nothing else to report.
I remembered a talk a Zen master gave once. He simply walked into the university hall and took the stage. The students, loudly, cheerfully, some laughing at his bald head, others unattentive. He waited, standing there and then, at some point, when the class went silent he clapped his hands loudly and said:
WAKE UP!
This is is is supposed to be the season of blossoming and promise
(Or of shift to preparations for winter coming, between the heat of Summer and the Chill of winter.) Either way, a season of change, beauty and celebration or contemplation.
Given the idiocy of fools in high places, it can be difficult at this time, but do try to enjoy even a moment of peace, beauty, and celebration of life.
Peace to all
Is time for me to marry a river?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/30/country-diary-taking-the-plunge-and-marrying-a-river