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I am constantly reading stuff in regards to things I enjoy. Being at home alone for hours on end, doesn't matter what one does, eventually you still end up bored, or lonely.
http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journ...l-engineering/
For anyone with an interest in bridges, kind of a neat article of bridges of San Diego.
http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journ...l-engineering/
For anyone with an interest in bridges, kind of a neat article of bridges of San Diego.
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I am constantly reading stuff in regards to things I enjoy. Being at home alone for hours on end, doesn't matter what one does, eventually you still end up bored, or lonely.
The Bridges of San Diego County: The Art of Civil Engineering - San Diego History Center | San Diego, CA | Our City, Our Story
For anyone with an interest in bridges, kind of a neat article of bridges of San Diego.
The Bridges of San Diego County: The Art of Civil Engineering - San Diego History Center | San Diego, CA | Our City, Our Story
For anyone with an interest in bridges, kind of a neat article of bridges of San Diego.
But, er not to nag but AC has a point, maybe spend some time working through the Khan Academy maths?
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I used to be like that but now I find it all to easy to do nothing. Plenty of things I should be doing and plenty I could. I'm also avoiding a pot luck BBQ this afternoon as I find small talk with people I don't know too well tricky. I feel lonelier with people than by myself. Of course I should have gone out but I'm watching Harry Potter movies with my dog.
But, er not to nag but AC has a point, maybe spend some time working through the Khan Academy maths?
I don't care for huge social gatherings with people I don't know, but I do like smaller gatherings with people sometimes, we never get invited to anything however, even when the rest of the family does.
I don't have my friends or family here, so everyone I know is through my wife.
I guess its more of being lonely.
I also just don't like living here and I think that plays a huge part of how I feel, and while I am never exactly perky and happy, at least when I am living in the US, I have access to familiar things, things I like and enjoy doing.
I think it part is simply missing my old job...lol... They got a new contract so will almost double in size soon.
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https://www.yorkregion.com/news-stor...-post-mailbox/
If a neighbour slips and falls while getting mail at your local super mailbox, are you liable for damages?
If a neighbour slips and falls while getting mail at your local super mailbox, are you liable for damages?
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Nature is grand.
Primary filtration method of an aquarium is biological in nature.
Fish like other animals pee and poop along with uneaten food and other waste build up and produce ammonia which ia highly toxic to fish and other aquatic animals.
This is where nature comes in.
Nitrifying bacteria break down ammonia which in turn increases Nitrite which is mostly non toxic to marine fish and while less toxic to freshwater fish is still toxic to them. Luckily these bacteria keep on working and nitrite is then converted to Nitrate which at lower levels found in aquariums is laregly harmless to fish but above 10ppm can be harmful to invertebrates like shrimp, clams, anemones and fuels algae.
In nature the nitrate is further broken down by Anaerobic bacteria but this step is difficult to impossible in the home aquarium so the primary way to remove Nitrate is via partial water change of 15 to 25% each week.
Once an aquarium is up and running and cycled unless moving it or getting rid of it there is no reason to do full water change in a healthy working aquarium eco system.
Primary filtration method of an aquarium is biological in nature.
Fish like other animals pee and poop along with uneaten food and other waste build up and produce ammonia which ia highly toxic to fish and other aquatic animals.
This is where nature comes in.
Nitrifying bacteria break down ammonia which in turn increases Nitrite which is mostly non toxic to marine fish and while less toxic to freshwater fish is still toxic to them. Luckily these bacteria keep on working and nitrite is then converted to Nitrate which at lower levels found in aquariums is laregly harmless to fish but above 10ppm can be harmful to invertebrates like shrimp, clams, anemones and fuels algae.
In nature the nitrate is further broken down by Anaerobic bacteria but this step is difficult to impossible in the home aquarium so the primary way to remove Nitrate is via partial water change of 15 to 25% each week.
Once an aquarium is up and running and cycled unless moving it or getting rid of it there is no reason to do full water change in a healthy working aquarium eco system.
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It was my MIL's 80th birthday last weekend. She's a soccer nut. We took her to the Montreal/New York game. The two lagered-up young guys sitting in front of her apologised in advance that they might swear a bit. She didn't care. The three of them were high-fiving each time Montreal scored. Are little old ladies meant to high-five?
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It was my MIL's 80th birthday last weekend. She's a soccer nut. We took her to the Montreal/New York game. The two lagered-up young guys sitting in front of her apologised in advance that they might swear a bit. She didn't care. The three of them were high-fiving each time Montreal scored. Are little old ladies meant to high-five?
Since my step-dad died 2 years ago, she's had to fend off 3 men who live in her neighbourhood! My daughter remarked on this last Sunday 'It's not fair Nanna, you get more action than I do'

Your MIL sounds wonderful and I hope she has many more healthy years to enjoy.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghGYQD2-p48
The legality of some of the flying might be questionable as some of the footage is pretty close to the approach path into the airport, but nice video.
The legality of some of the flying might be questionable as some of the footage is pretty close to the approach path into the airport, but nice video.
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<div style="text-align:left;"><br /><br />I used to be like that but now I find it all to easy to do nothing. Plenty of things I should be doing and plenty I could. I'm also avoiding a pot luck BBQ this afternoon as I find small talk with people I don't know too well tricky. I feel lonelier with people than by myself. Of course I should have gone out but I'm watching Harry Potter movies with my dog. <br /><br />But, er not to nag but AC has a point, maybe spend some time working through the Khan Academy maths?<br /><br /><br /></div>
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It was my MIL's 80th birthday last weekend. She's a soccer nut. We took her to the Montreal/New York game. The two lagered-up young guys sitting in front of her apologised in advance that they might swear a bit. She didn't care. The three of them were high-fiving each time Montreal scored. Are little old ladies meant to high-five?
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Probably not a good habit to get into. There was an article in the UK media recently on loneliness, can't recall which, and there are many people with absolutely nobody to talk to. Even if the small talk is boring or you enjoy your own company, in the long run it may be better to take advantage of social opportunities while they are available, because the risk is that one day there's not even a boring opportunity to join.
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Probably not a good habit to get into. There was an article in the UK media recently on loneliness, can't recall which, and there are many people with absolutely nobody to talk to. Even if the small talk is boring or you enjoy your own company, in the long run it may be better to take advantage of social opportunities while they are available, because the risk is that one day there's not even a boring opportunity to join.
With my wife working and taking a course (she got into a free mental health support worker program via a mental health non-profit) I spend a lot of time alone which is about the worst thing for someone with mental health problem, but I am not good at meeting people and making friends, never have been, being lonely has always been a major problem for me.
Study suggests Vancouver is one of the unhappiest cities in Canada
https://www.ubyssey.ca/news/vancouve...?ref=frontpage
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