tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post8763502847519067170..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Unbeleivable, Cold. Polar Bear, Elephants.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16210586725316487082018-01-09T15:20:54.763-05:002018-01-09T15:20:54.763-05:00Yup Ivy, I thought so.Yup Ivy, I thought so.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44460862296111750042018-01-09T13:51:22.135-05:002018-01-09T13:51:22.135-05:00What are you going to pay me. Amazing. What are you going to pay me. Amazing. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-58111696626104601272018-01-08T09:44:01.841-05:002018-01-08T09:44:01.841-05:00I do hope you don't have to have a pin Helen. ...I do hope you don't have to have a pin Helen. <br /><br />Tipping is a big problem for me, I sure didn't know people tipped their supers.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-35917152730064429432018-01-08T08:54:22.052-05:002018-01-08T08:54:22.052-05:00My foot is slowly improving but there’s a possibil...My foot is slowly improving but there’s a possibility because of where the fracture is I might end up haviing to have a pin inserted. That’s the last thing I want.<br />I come from a country where tipping is rarely done so I wouldn’t have thought of tipping the super either. We might tip someone for exceptional service here but it’s not expected.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-46623124473965020402018-01-07T18:13:10.334-05:002018-01-07T18:13:10.334-05:00You are not alone Susan. You might as well have th...You are not alone Susan. You might as well have the snow if it's that cold. Makes the place look pretty. Yup, it's down and with Matt it is a question of time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-51511434894973385102018-01-07T17:14:15.310-05:002018-01-07T17:14:15.310-05:00I couldn't watch that video. It's cold her...I couldn't watch that video. It's cold here for almost two weeks but at least we didn't get all that snow. Hope you can your stuff taken down and Matt gets better soon.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-88092140698341118402018-01-07T09:41:27.947-05:002018-01-07T09:41:27.947-05:00Well having just learned one is supposed to tip a ...Well having just learned one is supposed to tip a super, I never knew, maybe that is the problem!! I sympathise with your hubby - how is your foot now? You've got 30Cs and we've got -20Cs. Yes, heart wrenching and not much we can do unfortunately.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-18736542851075349632018-01-07T07:30:09.933-05:002018-01-07T07:30:09.933-05:00Rather inconsiderate of the super in the circumsta...Rather inconsiderate of the super in the circumstances I’d say. I’ve still not taken our tree down due to my own foot problem. My husband has enough to do with looking after me and trying to keep my garden alive in the mid 30 C temperatures we’re having. As well he’s looking after our daughter’s garden since she’s away so I’m not even asking. The tree will have to stay until things settle a bit<br />That polar bear video was heart wrenching. i saw it a while back and it was so distressing not to mention depressing. Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56604990114536599122018-01-06T22:38:13.183-05:002018-01-06T22:38:13.183-05:00I must agree Gary. It is a terrible film but was t...I must agree Gary. It is a terrible film but was taken to demonstrate the effects of global warming. I was delighted about the banning too.<br /><br />Well you did have a big storm. We are supposed to warm up tomorrow. The temps will be almost balmy!!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-7879119472718816922018-01-06T22:36:07.436-05:002018-01-06T22:36:07.436-05:00I would be delighted to think Karma would come aro...I would be delighted to think Karma would come around to him Pinky. Been taking down the decorations all on my own and that was hard work. No way I could get them into the locker on my own but a friend will be helping me on Sunday afternoon as I mentioned. If only Matt hadn't fallen down those stairs - ah well.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-60614456330380601772018-01-06T21:23:40.376-05:002018-01-06T21:23:40.376-05:00What an insensitive, mean-spirited superintendent!...What an insensitive, mean-spirited superintendent! Sadly, I've seen that polar bear video. Heartened to hear that China has banned the sale of ivory.<br /><br />I do like that recipe. Hope you can stay warm. It's almost tropical in the UK compared to what you've been experiencing.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-14631277038968131352018-01-06T18:48:10.870-05:002018-01-06T18:48:10.870-05:00The Super will live to regret his unkindness when ...The Super will live to regret his unkindness when he asks for help one day. It's called Karma. I'm afraid I can't watch videos of dying Polar Bears, Jo. Stay warm.Pinky Poinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113333763119897898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-59652591579680833302018-01-06T16:58:10.909-05:002018-01-06T16:58:10.909-05:00Tips? Don't think that's usual here JoJo. ...Tips? Don't think that's usual here JoJo. I hope not 'cos we've never tipped a super.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76979682460281479182018-01-06T16:29:08.118-05:002018-01-06T16:29:08.118-05:00That was uncalled for by the Super. wow. Maybe n...That was uncalled for by the Super. wow. Maybe no one gave him tips this year for the holidays and he's mad? JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-27852535689404426922018-01-06T14:42:40.331-05:002018-01-06T14:42:40.331-05:00Well, I guess it isn't the superintendent'...Well, I guess it isn't the superintendent's job but as you say, where is empathy. Right now I am burning up. The sun is streaming in our windows and making this room very hot Hilary, even thought the outside temp is about -17C or soJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-92042226184173534982018-01-06T12:31:50.715-05:002018-01-06T12:31:50.715-05:00Hi Jo - gosh people ... where is empathy - I since...Hi Jo - gosh people ... where is empathy - I sincerely hope things improve with the doorman - supper sounds good and it is very cold! - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56700523440751441982018-01-06T11:12:01.903-05:002018-01-06T11:12:01.903-05:00I watched several documentaries about birds and it...I watched several documentaries about birds and it was awful to watch them stealing chicks from other species nests to feed their own young. Survival of the fittest, I guess.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-5188522717664609182018-01-06T11:03:52.744-05:002018-01-06T11:03:52.744-05:00As a super he isn't bad Denise, he is just not...As a super he isn't bad Denise, he is just not willing to do stuff outside his job I guess. I did think he would help me under the circumstances but I guess not.<br /><br />Yes, you are right about adapt or survive. It is still heartbreaking to see. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-5553178485136199922018-01-06T11:01:25.327-05:002018-01-06T11:01:25.327-05:00LOL Alex.
I know what you mean, but we can't ...LOL Alex.<br /><br />I know what you mean, but we can't interfere with nature. Even if we have contributed to the loss of the ice. Denise is also right, adapt, adapt, adapt. The photographer did write that a) he didn't have any seal meat handy and b) it would only have been one meal.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-48703196716455925412018-01-06T09:23:47.746-05:002018-01-06T09:23:47.746-05:00Guess I got on my soapbox. Sorry.Guess I got on my soapbox. Sorry.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-58047265885632038722018-01-06T09:23:24.597-05:002018-01-06T09:23:24.597-05:00I'd be out rounding up folks to protest and ge...I'd be out rounding up folks to protest and get that guy fired! Well, we all know what a rabble-rouser I am. I used to feel sorry for the polar bears and then I watched a documentary and it said that unlike other bears, they will only eat seals. Rather starve than eat something else. Even will let their cubs starve. If you do not adapt, you will not make it. Makes one wonder what birds did to survive when the dinosaurs died out. We should all remember that predatory animals do what they have to do to survive and that humans have really no right to interfere, IMHO. I mean, we eat meat, fish, and poultry, right?Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-15103733256474038192018-01-06T08:51:19.960-05:002018-01-06T08:51:19.960-05:00That super is a jerk.
Won't watch the video be...That super is a jerk.<br />Won't watch the video because what really bothers me about videos like that is the people film - but don't do anything to help the animal. Wounded animal struggling? No, we're not going to get it help - we're going to film it dying. Lion stalking baby cheetahs? No, we're not going to fire off guns and scare away the lion - we're going to film the carnage and the sad mother cheetah when she returns. Sorry, I love animals too much. I couldn't just watch.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com