Otherwise, more of same, as far as schedule and stuff to do.
The Brick is working on the trailer, catching up on needed sleep and looking for some things we need for the trailer (including a good vacuum).
I've been picking wild plums (a gallon or two, so far!), working on appraisal reports and tidying up. Thrilling, huh...
We did see an amazing 2014 oceangoing war movie: Admiral: Roaring Currents. It's about a famous 1597 battle (yes, 14th century!) between the Koreans (with a dozen ships) and the Japanese (with more than 200 ships). I don't want to ruin it for you -- be sure to track it down. The movie has been one of the most-viewed overseas...but I haven't found many people who know about it here.
Think Master and Commander, mixed with Kenneth Branagh's Henry V and Ben Hur (the galley/ocean battle part). A terrific movie.
Dark Ireland...a moody photo look at Richard Fitzgerald's childhood in the old country.
Going on a cruise -- even when you think you can't afford it.
Take a look at this opaline beauty, courtesy of Geology Wonders:
The ketchup taste test. Len Penzo does regular tests of various items, and they're always illuminating.
A blind wine tasting test -- did the most expensive win 'best-tasing,' as well? The results are surprising.
A two-wallhanging pattern by Amy Bradley Designs, combining the duo emotions of a typical Monday. Ms. Moody Two-Shoes might be just what you need to express yourself:
Ten species that have died out. Or in the case of a few, like the Tasmanian tiger, have they? (From Listverse) While you're there, check out:
Ten controversial artifacts that -- if they're authentic -- could change history.
A would-be bride pissed off that her attendees wouldn't contribute $1500 each to attend 'the wedding of a lifetime.' (The couple broke up four days before the wedding, and it's All Her Family/Friends Fault.) She wouldn't like us much.
Jeff Lowe died. This famous climber had more than 1,000 ascents under his belt...yet died of a mystery ailment similar to Lou Gehrig's disease. He will be missed. Speaking of climbers:
A Soviet climber who disappeared 31 YEARS AGO on Mount Elbrus has been found, encased in ice. She is described as looking like a "wax doll."
A pocket watch found on its owners body after he drowned... from the sinking of the HMS Titanic. It sold recently: for $57,500. P.S. It doesn't work anymore., and condition is poor. But provenance is excellent.
The secret ingredient chefs use to make their food 'pop.' (Hint: it varies.)
John McCain: Life and death of a maverick. A man I admired very much, even when I disagreed with him.
Did Senator Elizabeth Warren use her Native American ancestry (Cherokee and Delaware) to get ahead, via minority preference programs? The evidence strongly suggests NO. (Like Senator McCain, I admire this woman very much -- in spite of disagreeing with ideologies. President Trump owes her an apology -- and while he's at it, he should knock off the 'Pocahantas' moniker, as well.)
A 'Thriller' flashmob in Sao Paulo, honoring Michael Jackson's 60th birthday.
Cool things to make with wonton wrappers. (From Cheap Recipe Blog)
One of the stranger websites you'll ever visit -- all dedicated to one man and his suicide. Written by himself, and finished the day he died -- his 60th birthday. Found through Listverse and their strange entry:
Ten people who documented their own deaths.
Try a 'financial cheat month.' There's some logic in this... (From Financial Samurai)
Take some time to relax on Monday -- and hang onto summer while you can. If you're in the North Platte area, I'd love to see you!
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