Random photo of the day - 2018 - post yours!

[Viemarangelrock]

I was a little jealous too! From what I understand, cyclists started shaving so that when they fell and got road-rash, the hair would not become all matted in with the wound/scabs. I don't think it really had much to aerodynamics back in the day. What have you heard? Also, have you seen the 1970s movie "Breaking Away" Hilarious cycling movie!

That’s correct. Also, they have sports massages regularly and with no hair it’s easier, more effective and less painful. Can you imagine trying to massage a cactus? Lol

There’s been some wind tunnelling tests to see if there’s any benefit to being clean shaven. The average saving over 40 kilometres - 70 secs. So the hairier you are, the more you stand to gain.

Road rash is the top reason, I believe. Cleaning out grit and muck is easier as well as making dressing effortless to apply and remove.

And no, I’ve not seen that movie. I’ll look it up! Thanks Ingrid

 

[Gelcoater]

Oh My!

Look like someone is in for it.
All I see is Trouble!

 

[LifeofRubie]

@LifeofRubie How lucky to get the beach to yourselves!

I know! There was a big lab coming on to the beach as we were leaving which was kinda sad as I'm sure they would've had a good time together

Hey, there are leash laws at IN dunes...I've been there!
HA. You know I had to give you a hard time

You are not wrong! Rubie was on a leash on the trails because there were quite a few people and enough wildlife. I figured on the secluded beach to ourselves, we could have some fun and the a fore mentioned lab was running around on the beach leash-less, too. As long as I have cohorts when taking leeway's with leash laws, I feel more comfortable

To that point though, we did see a dog walking through a busy park off leash 50ft in front of it's owners the other day. THAT made me angry.

Question: Rubie was licking her feet so I looked and they were a little red and sore this morning, I suspect from the sand yesterday. And recommendations for making those feel better?

 

[Gelcoater]

Unfortunately, no. Silver Lake in MI is about the closest you'll get here. My hubby sure misses the dunes out west.


This is him about 13 years ago in Florence, OR

The Oregon coast is definitely on my bucket list!
St Anthony, Idaho is another.
If he’s never heard of St Anthony, have him google it. People have reported to me the dunes there are MASSIVE!

If he ever wants to escape the east for a trip and hit Glamis in winter, I volunteer to be his tour guide!

 

[Gelcoater]

Question: Rubie was licking her feet so I looked and they were a little red and sore this morning, I suspect from the sand yesterday. And recommendatio

Don’t let her lick. Then it becomes moist, more sand sticks, causing further irritation.
For spending many days in the sand we use booties for the dogs.
Maxie absolutely hated them when we first introduced the boots.
After a couple of trips she figured them out and would actually bring us her boots to put on.
Sand is pretty rough on dogs paws when they are not unaccustomed to it.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I know! There was a big lab coming on to the beach as we were leaving which was kinda sad as I'm sure they would've had a good time together



You are not wrong! Rubie was on a leash on the trails because there were quite a few people and enough wildlife. I figured on the secluded beach to ourselves, we could have some fun and the a fore mentioned lab was running around on the beach leash-less, too. As long as I have cohorts when taking leeway's with leash laws, I feel more comfortable

To that point though, we did see a dog walking through a busy park off leash 50ft in front of it's owners the other day. THAT made me angry.

Question: Rubie was licking her feet so I looked and they were a little red and sore this morning, I suspect from the sand yesterday. And recommendations for making those feel better?

I would soak her feet in baking Soda ACV
and purified water at least once a day.

 

[LifeofRubie]

I would soak her feet in baking Soda ACV
and purified water at least once a day.

Should be able to concoct that up pretty quick! Thank you! I looked several times when we got home yesterday and everything looked OK but I'm sure it was a delayed response.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

My sand dune.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

Please don't forget this activity can compress your back bones...use the back brace.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Please don't forget this activity can compress your back bones...use the back brace.

I always do. The sand will be a lot easier than when I spread pearock or river rock. Also have a Teeter hang up that I will use when I am done spreading it.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I wish I had the room for one...they seem great.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

@GOD'S GRACE, they are awesome! I bought it because hubs had spinal stenosis and was looking at surgery. He could barely walk. After using the hang up twice a day for a couple weeks he became fully functional. He uses it every few days. The idea of surgery was just not what he wanted. This has proven to be worth every penny!

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I might have to find room...

 

[Brioddy]

When my mom had her pool filled for about a week we had giant dirt hills in the yard, Brinks just loooved playing in them. He'd hide sticks up there, taunt everyone to chase him, slide down, or just lay at the top being king of the mountain.

A quick comparison of my knees, still waiting on the doctor to review the X-rays to set up an appointment.



The insects are ramping up here with the influx of nicer weather.


I treated myself to buying a recliner. It's nothin fancy but very comfortable and I only paid ten bucks for it. Odyssey fits up here fine but someone else is a bit put out that there's no room for him too.

 

[Brioddy]

I forgot to mention... the people I bought the chair from has a dobie!! He goosed me as soon as I walked in the door LOL gave me a little greeting growl, then proceeded to wag his nub and ask for butt scratchins I was all too happy to oblige for .

 

[Viemarangelrock]

I forgot to mention... the people I bought the chair from has a dobie!! He goosed me as soon as I walked in the door LOL gave me a little greeting growl, then proceeded to wag his nub and ask for butt scratchins I was all too happy to oblige for .

Dobie tested....all will be good

 

[Viemarangelrock]

I’ve been meaning to share these for ages (taken at the rescue centre prior to us rehoming her)

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

Coming from the other side, I would expect nothing less that a perfect header! ... Get shot!

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Wow!! Great photos and a super athlete.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

@Brioddy your knee looks so painful. I am so sorry you are going through this!! Keep us posted on the Dr.’s findings.