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[Runwildboys]

Don't look Pops and Coachadoodles! Hi my rowdy Popsadoodles. I decided to confess my latest act of stupidity. Yesterday momma and my brother came over to discuss business stuff. In the process of this, I aggravated momma to the tenth degree. My brother sat there laughing at us which didn't help. After that, I asked her to cut my hair. I look like my first-grade picture now minus the Audrey Hepburn bangs. When will I learn?

That's part of the reason I had long hair starting at about age 7. I stopped letting my mother cut it.

 

[Montanalo]

That's part of the reason I had long hair starting at about age 7. I stopped letting my mother cut it.

I had a buzz cut (thanks to my father) until about the 7th grade. Me and brothers looked like younger versions of Michael Douglas from the film Falling Down.

 

[Xelda]

I did not know we had baby Fabio and Michael Douglas Junior in our midst! To quote Joey from Friends "how you doin'?"

 

[Runwildboys]

I did not know we had baby Fabio and Michael Douglas Junior in our midst! To quote Joey from Friends "how you doin'?"

Ayy, I'm good...How you doin'?

 

[zrinkill]

It amazes me how this thread is still going ....... says everything about how Pops was as a poster and a gentleman.

Almost 17 years ........ seems like yesterday.

Morning Pops.

 

[Xelda]

It amazes me how this thread is still going ....... says everything about how Pops was as a poster and a gentleman.

Almost 17 years ........ seems like yesterday.

Morning Pops.

Cowboy fans are nothing if not resilient and stubborn.

 

[Xelda]

Ayy, I'm good...How you doin'?

I've been out of it. I've had a hard time sleeping. Something in my DNA is screwy. Instead of wearing myself out, I get more wound up. I am mad at myself!

 

[Runwildboys]

I've been out of it. I've had a hard time sleeping. Something in my DNA is screwy. Instead of wearing myself out, I get more wound up. I am mad at myself!

I know it's hard to do, but try emptying your mind of all thoughts, when you're trying to sleep.

If you can't do that, try tricking your brain into thinking you're falling asleep. You know how, when you start going under, you have weird nonsensical visions of things like a squirrel riding a bike, that turns out to be a tuba, but then it's not actually a squirrel, it's something else, etc.?

Just try making random thoughts like that, instead of coherent worries. I find it works pretty well for me

 

[Xelda]

I know it's hard to do, but try emptying your mind of all thoughts, when you're trying to sleep.

If you can't do that, try tricking your brain into thinking you're falling asleep. You know how, when you start going under, you have weird nonsensical visions of things like a squirrel riding a bike, that turns out to be a tuba, but then it's not actually a squirrel, it's something else, etc.?

Just try making random thoughts like that, instead of coherent worries. I find it works pretty well for me

Thank you Runny! I'll try the squirrel technique. That sentence had two Q's! Very unusual. I've got to try something. I didn't get to sleep until after 9 this morning and woke up at noon. Bicycle riding squirrels will be a welcome change.

 

[nobody]

Thank you Runny! I'll try the squirrel technique. That sentence had two Q's! Very unusual. I've got to try something. I didn't get to sleep until after 9 this morning and woke up at noon. Bicycle riding squirrels will be a welcome change.

To add to what Runny is saying, while you're starting that, tense muscles in your legs then relax them, then your arms, then your torso, then your face. It's a signal for your body and brain to relax.

 

[Runwildboys]

To add to what Runny is saying, while you're starting that, tense muscles in your legs then relax them, then your arms, then your torso, then your face. It's a signal for your body and brain to relax.

I think that's used in hypnosis, isn't it?

 

[nobody]

I think that's used in hypnosis, isn't it?

I think so, but I got it from a few videos I watched about how guys in the military are taught to sleep anywhere anytime.

 

[Xelda]

It worked, Runny! I had the squirrels washing my baseboards though. All of a sudden, a brightly colored bird appeared, did a strange jump and I was on my way. That's never happened before.

To add to what Runny is saying, while you're starting that, tense muscles in your legs then relax them, then your arms, then your torso, then your face. It's a signal for your body and brain to relax.

I will try that as well. Thank you both for your wisdom.

 

[kskboys]

Great stuff, guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To add, watch a pleasant TV program, preferably a feel good one you've seen before. Read in one of your favorite books, something you've read before that gave into your numnums. Limit your thoughts to the good things in your life. Like Runny!!!!

 

[Xelda]

Great stuff, guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To add, watch a pleasant TV program, preferably a feel good one you've seen before. Read in one of your favorite books, something you've read before that gave into your numnums. Limit your thoughts to the good things in your life. Like Runny!!!!

THERE YOU ARE! You rapscallion! I was worried about you even though you don't live on the wild side like Montanalo. You know how he dances with the bears that don't use toilet paper and swims with sharks that don't floss. You live on a more civilized wild side. We never know what you'll get into next. Runny's got me thinking about squirrels to go to sleep to. They have specific movements that are quite comical.

I got mad at Jerry Jones last year and cancelled cable. True story. I have Audible by Amazon now and have all sorts of books to listen to. I appreciate your suggestions too. Thank you.

 

[kskboys]

THERE YOU ARE! You rapscallion! I was worried about you even though you don't live on the wild side like Montanalo. You know how he dances with the bears that don't use toilet paper and swims with sharks that don't floss. You live on a more civilized wild side. We never know what you'll get into next. Runny's got me thinking about squirrels to go to sleep to. They have specific movements that are quite comical.

I got mad at Jerry Jones last year and cancelled cable. True story. I have Audible by Amazon now and have all sorts of books to listen to. I appreciate your suggestions too. Thank you.

I hate it when people ask me if I did anything exciting over the weekend...like I'm over here skydiving. I went to Walmart, changed a lightbulb, ate too much, and took a nap!!!!!

 

[Runwildboys]

I hate it when people ask me if I did anything exciting over the weekend...like I'm over here skydiving. I went to Walmart, changed a lightbulb, ate too much, and took a nap!!!!!

You friggin' rebel!!! How do you still have so much energy at your age???

 

[Xelda]

I hate it when people ask me if I did anything exciting over the weekend...like I'm over here skydiving. I went to Walmart, changed a lightbulb, ate too much, and took a nap!!!!!

Get that man an "I survived Walmart" shirt!

 

[Montanalo]

I am not sure where this post is going, but i feel compelled to share:

My wife and I have spent the last couple of weeks traveling through central Europe, primarily in Poland.

Without question, the most impactful aspect of the trip was a day trip to Auschwitz/Birkenau. Words really can't convey just how soul-crushing the whole experience was. It is beyond belief - 1.1 million people died in Auschwitz during 1940-45. I am still processing everything i saw and heard.

Apologies for such a dark topic, but I just can't get the whole experience out of my mind.

 

[Runwildboys]

I am not sure where this post is going, but i feel compelled to share:

My wife and I have spent the last couple of weeks traveling through central Europe, primarily in Poland.

Without question, the most impactful aspect of the trip was a day trip to Auschwitz/Birkenau. Words really can't convey just how soul-crushing the whole experience was. It is beyond belief - 1.1 million people died in Auschwitz during 1940-45. I am still processing everything i saw and heard.

Apologies for such a dark topic, but I just can't get the whole experience out of my mind.

I can't even imagine what you're feeling. I think I'd be feeling like every soul lost would be watching me the whole time I was there.