I find myself becoming less tolerant of others. How about you?

[MichaelWinicki]

January,February and March are my favorite months. Lol.

Of course if someone is into winter activities!

You can't beat it.

 

[Sarge]

Of course if someone is into winter activities!

You can't beat it.

It's also beyond beautiful.

 

[Silver Surfer]

The dog and booze sound like a winning combination. Cabin in thr Adirondacks...nice.

You should enjoy Tom Selleck's "Jesse Stone" movie series on TV. He's a single police chief who lives alone, drinks a lot, has a trusty dog companion, and gets to shoot the guys that piss him off. What's not to like?

 

[Ranching]

You should enjoy Tom Selleck's "Jesse Stone" movie series on TV. He's a single police chief who lives alone, drinks a lot, has a trusty dog companion, and gets to shoot the guys he' doesn't like. What's not to like?

I like Tom, we're the same height, weight and share the same facial hair. ,I don't hold it against him that I am better looking. Lol

 

[haleyrules]

You should enjoy Tom Selleck's "Jesse Stone" movie series on TV. He's a single police chief who lives alone, drinks a lot, has a trusty dog companion, and gets to shoot the guys that piss him off. What's not to like?

I will check it out!

 

[haleyrules]

I left North America years ago for the quiet, layed back life in Central America. Never looked back and never go back. Best decision l ever made. Life, booze and woman are cheap and cheerful.

 

[Ranching]

I left North America for the quiet, layed back life in Central America. Never looked back and never go back. Best decision l ever made. Life, booze and woman are cheap and cheerful.

I'll take cheerful,over beautiful any day. You can always turn the lights off. Lol, Salud!

 

[Silver Surfer]

I like Tom, we're the same height, weight and share the same facial hair. ,I don't hold it against him that I am better looking. Lol

Early detection of dementia can help improve its treatment.... you might wanna' have that checked.....

 

[Silver Surfer]

I'll take cheerful,over beautiful any day. You can always turn the lights off. Lol, Salud!

I'll take cheap over cheerful or beautiful.

 

[roughneck266]

I left North America years ago for the quiet, layed back life in Central America. Never looked back and never go back. Best decision l ever made. Life, booze and woman are cheap and cheerful.

Got a guy on my rig that lives in Costa Rica and another that lives in Panama. Both say the same thing.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Got a guy on my rig that lives in Costa Rica and another that lives in Panama. Both say the same thing.

Was down in CR in February and plan to head back in January of '18. Despite the rampant poverty, I found the people to be happy and good-natured.

 

[haleyrules]

Got a guy on my rig that lives in Costa Rica and another that lives in Panama. Both say the same thing.

Yep. I worked merchant ships. Lived in Costa Rica for 7 yrs and now been in Panama for nearly 4. It was Cuba first and then Belize after that.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

It's also beyond beautiful.

Agreed.

I don't do winter activities, but the cold/snow doesn't bother me.

From my perspective a walk out in woods after a fresh snowfall, with the snow hanging off the trees and everything quiet... It's amazing.

 

[Silver Surfer]

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From my perspective a walk out in woods after a fresh snowfall, with the snow hanging off the trees and everything quiet... It's amazing.

Love that.

I got the chance to drive through Yellowstone at dawn after a new snowfall in February many years ago. The air was crisp, and everything was calm and silent. The sun was rising, and I had the place to myself.

Shortly after I turned at Tower Junction on the NE entrance road to head to the Lamar Valley, I looked up to my right several hundred yards and there, on a ridge, was a small group of Buffalo running single-file as fast as they could through the snow. Snow was flying everywhere and these animals were in a hurry. I pulled the car over and got out to watch the scene unfold and soon discovered why they were running.

When I got out and turned off the engine I could hear it: A pack of wolves was howling. In the stillness and quiet, their voices were echoing all over. It was just me, the buffalo and the wolves. Its a moment I don't think I'll ever forget.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Love that.

I got the chance to drive through Yellowstone at dawn after a new snowfall in February many years ago. The air was crisp, and everything was calm and silent. The sun was rising, and I had the place to myself.

Shortly after I turned at Tower Junction on the NE entrance road to head to the Lamar Valley, I looked up to my right several hundred yards and there, on a ridge, was a small group of Buffalo running single-file as fast as they could through the snow. Snow was flying everywhere and these animals were in a hurry. I pulled the car over and got out to watch the scene unfold and soon discovered why they were running.

When I got out and turned off the engine I could hear it: A pack of wolves was howling. In the stillness and quiet, their voices were echoing all over. It was just me, the buffalo and the wolves. Its a moment I don't think I'll ever forget.

Sounds like it was a magnificent time.

Things seem to be quieter in winter. Fewer people out. Fewer animals... Birds. The leaves are off the trees so you don't get that noise. It's like the world has hit the reset button. And it's something folks that live in 12 months a year of warm weather or in an area where there's non-stop people won't get to experience... And that's unfortunate.

 

[haleyrules]

in my state only the criminals "can" carry.

As for sizing people up, I don't do it most size me up and walk away. Not too big but solid 6' 235-240 former MP

wth. Thats big enough!!

 

[haleyrules]

An observance on the courtesy of the door opening holding, 8 times out of 10 I'll hold the door for someone while hitting Chipotle for a carry-out Bowl ,even though it puts them ahead of me in line, one time I held for a couple and once inside,they insisted for me to 'go first' that was pretty cool I thought, although a rarity.
The etiquette of the door is pretty common here in
my A.O. as everybody knows the beating the elements themselves hand out to you, in seeking a quick respite in an air-conditioned environment is a common goal,,, if I see a good looking gal or one whose looks rival a mud fence I stand there and tell them from 10' away
" always got time to watch a pretty lady walk by" they always smile ( genuinely)
And comment ,sometimes in an open ended fashion
Every now and then I'll catch scowls/ dark looks from their ol' man,though

I always hold the door. I always get a Gracias. I get on the bus here and everybody says buenas...l walk down the street and everyone l pass gives a greeting. If you walk into a restaurant...people always say buenas or hola. Very pleasant in that regard.

 

[wilatino_98]

Over the last couple years I've found myself being less tolerant of others– especially when I'm out & about. I have found myself fighting the urge to say things to others that wouldn't be typical for me.

I dunno... Is it old-age? Is it because over the last 15 years I've worked by myself? There isnt common sense anymore... i sometimes want to punch people for their stupidity! ..i grew up in different time

I don't like the look. I don't want the urge.


Anyone else experience anything like that?

 

[jrumann59]

wth. Thats big enough!!

Not overly intimidating at 6'0" LOL

 

[roughneck266]

Yep. I worked merchant ships. Lived in Costa Rica for 7 yrs and now been in Panama for nearly 4. It was Cuba first and then Belize after that.

What did you do on the ships?