it’s a bold to move to make a change into something more creative and fulfilling. Reminds me of the leap of faith I took to become a bank accountant…

@wtg said: About the tariffs on alcohol... https://theconversation.com/trumps-new-tariffs-give-ontario-and-quebec-the-perfect-excuse-to-sell-their-unsold-american-booze-287930 Anecdotally, folks in my area are fine with them putting US booze back on the shelves to placate the US, though most people say they wouldn’t buy it anyway. I’ve heard folks suggest that we should put it back on shelves but on the bottom shelf, which I think is a great gesture.

1 in 292million ! Euro lottery is 1 in 140 million UK lottery is 1 in 70 million

@AndyD I highly recommend the one about playing the part of a Christmas elf. After watching that video I decided I do believe in Santa. Heck, I'll get the link for it, others might enjoy it as well... Link to video

When it was listing everything he carried with him in his packs all o could think of was “and 4 extra batteries”. That’s a lot of weight. I’m sure the technology has improved a bit but when the boy and I rented e-bikes in Norway and Sweden they barely lasted 5-6 hours even with no extra weight.

Sounds like an opportunity for unintended consequences...

Ha

@wtg said: 549, no signs of letting up. @dolmansaxlil - how bad is it up by you? Sorry - I was in Italy where the air was lovely! However, on the 16th we were at 490 at home so glad I wasn’t there.

Happy Anniversary! Many happy returns of the day!

IYKYK.

Standard Tartine country loaf with oats on top. White and wheat flour, water, salt, starter.

I lived in Japan from 1996 until 2008. Since then, I’ve gone back regally, sometimes for extended stays. Recently, I’ve started to really notice the population change. Not when I’m in a Tokyo (although I believe its impacts are there as well). But in Mr SK’s hometown (current population ~62,000), you can feel it, and see the impacts of the aging population …. It’s a bit depressing….