@wtg Absolutely. That's one reason I've started to question the mustard color. The current brown is surely beneficial in winter, but I'm tired of the brown. I think a blue or dark green would be better at heat retention. As for cooling, not really a problem here. We typically have 1 or 2 very hot spells in the summer but an oscillating fan in the bedroom works well enough for that handful of days. Don't even need an air conditioner here. For example, it's a beautiful 76F right now. Overnight low will be 48F.

You can only pick from the available candidates. The people who run are motiviated by how the current system works. Sadly it appears that many/most of them aren't serving their constituents but are rather serving themselves.

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(d) All of the above.

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@steve-miller You know, I’ve never had a bad one! @wtg I have an Apple Maps Guide I’ve started with different places folks have recommended or that I’ve found while poking around online. About 1/3 of them are chocolate shops To be honest the reason I have so many is because I adore hot chocolate so it will replace gelato for my mid day travel treat! I am sure I won’t be able to resist picking up some solid chocolates as well though! @bernard I’m so happy to hear that the concert at Sainte Chappelle was memorable! I will definitely book it now that I have confirmation that it’s a good experience. I am always a bit nervous about how touristy these little concerts in amazing venues will be (and usually book them anyway!) To be fair, we have only had one bad experience (Vienna Musikverein) and the venue was so stunning (and the acoustics so brilliant) that it was still worthwhile to go! @adagiom We won’t be climbing the Eiffel Tower but I’m very excited about seeing it in general! I read Eiffel’s Tower by Jill Jonnes and that added to my desire to visit. Right now Versailles is one of the places we have left off our list. We didn’t want to give up a full day in Paris for it and while I know Versailles is THE palace to visit, palaces in general are never our favourite. We will save it for a second trip!

@AdagioM Thank you. No buzz problem.

From AI -Google "Regenerative braking reverses the electric motor to slow the car and recharge the battery. This process replaces standard friction, meaning physical brake pads are used much less often. As a result, brake pads on electric and hybrid vehicles can last anywhere from 70,000 to over 100,000 miles." Now I understand.

Sounds like a great birthday, Mik! Many happy returns!

Interesting experience today. Man came to fix my car alarm. I heard his accent and turns out he's Egyptian. We talk about it. So, I pay him. He's leaving and tells me he has to pray on the mat he brought for under the car. I thought he was joking. No, I looked outside and he was serious. Not an everyday Florida thing... or maybe I've been away a long time.

Cop: So, I’m writing you a ticket for driving alone in the carpool lane. Me: You’re going to feel pretty stupid when you look in my trunk.

P.S. join me in this thread for an extension of this discussion to piano music: https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/3960/two-different-versions-of-clair-de-lune

For those who enjoy puzzles, I have recently become obsessed with Murdoku. They are kind of a cross between sudoku and a logic puzzle. I have two of the books (a third is in preorder). You can also try them online. I did online first and then ordered the books (trying to stay off devices). I find them easier to do on paper. I highly recommend them! https://murdoku.com/?lang=en

Not for a few years now. My partner sold his house about 5 years ago and of course the observatory went with it. I still have a very nice Astro-Physics refractor but it might be going away soon as well. Another good friend wants to buy it from me and move to Nevada. I don't use it at all as our night skies have fallen prey to sever light pollution. The new Casino that is due to open up this fall is about 1 mile from us as the crow flies. It is going to make things a lot worse. I have lost all motivation to even set it up.

Watching A Spy Among Friends on Prime Video. There are six episodes in the series.

Fun!

Pig squealing contest in France. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2087431388253524443/video/1?s=46

Very nice! Would make an interesting project.