We are a rough and tumble group, yes. But don't write USMB off too fast. We bicker, fight, name call, are rude, obnoxious...but when one of us gets sick, or needs help in some way, most everyone comes forward to assist...even the ones that hate ya, lol.
I do clay. I paint. I draw. It keeps my hands flexible but it hurts too. Still...I'd rather do that than just stagnate. I LOVED my garden when I had one. I miss it, a lot. I have a small balcony now...that is the only area I have for potted plants. But I sure miss having a yard.
Anyway....give us a chance. We vent here to each other but we also laugh. Do visit the Coffee Shop forum here. It's in The Lounge. No politics, no venting, no grumping. Just chatting about our day, visiting, drinking internet coffee, lol. I think you would like it in there. Great people. Very kind. Just don't talk politics or the newest media reports. Talk about your garden. Take pics. Get to know those in there.
There are 3445 pages in that thread! So..here is a link to the last page so far, so you can get an idea of what is discussed and how wonderful the folks are in there:
Last night the provincial government announced that Ontario hospitals can double the number of surgeries they can do until the backlog clears. The announcement was really sketchy on details but let's not look to closely, just yet. There is further good news in this announcement. Nobody's been...
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Have a peaceful day. Too hot here to even go on the balcony. Already 95 and will get to 105.