Random thoughts/Off topic/Last post wins

[John_NJ]

A good night’s sleep gets harder as we age, but that doesn’t mean we’re doomed to being sleep-deprived zombies after 40.

Typically starting in midlife, we wake up more often, have trouble falling back to sleep, and rise for the day too early. About 55% of Americans ages 40 to 49 and about 58% of those ages 50 to 64 have “low general sleep health,” which includes not sleeping the recommended seven to nine hours a night, not feeling well-rested and having trouble falling or staying asleep, according to 2023 survey data from the National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit group.

Combat the Sleep Problems That Hit in Middle Age

Aging messes with our sleep sooner than we might expect.

www.wsj.com

 

[LMichaels]

A good night’s sleep gets harder as we age, but that doesn’t mean we’re doomed to being sleep-deprived zombies after 40.

Typically starting in midlife, we wake up more often, have trouble falling back to sleep, and rise for the day too early. About 55% of Americans ages 40 to 49 and about 58% of those ages 50 to 64 have “low general sleep health,” which includes not sleeping the recommended seven to nine hours a night, not feeling well-rested and having trouble falling or staying asleep, according to 2023 survey data from the National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit group.

Combat the Sleep Problems That Hit in Middle Age

Aging messes with our sleep sooner than we might expect.

www.wsj.com

If I slept the whole night through I would wake up in a flooded bed LOL. Diuretics will do that to you

 

[John_NJ]

If I slept the whole night through I would wake up in a flooded bed LOL. Diuretics will do that to you

Yes that is mentioned in the article.

I am fortunate to be a sound sleeper, as is my wife.

But I know many people who have trouble sleeping and it’s not something I would want to have to deal with.

 

[D Livingston]

Yes that is mentioned in the article.

I am fortunate to be a sound sleeper, as is my wife.

But I know many people who have trouble sleeping and it’s not something I would want to have to deal with.

I have what I call second hand insomnia. My wife has insomnia, so....

 

[DanHoo]

It is raining in northern California

seems it never rains in southern California

 

[Rusty James]

The best 3rd baseman, in my opinion, to ever play the game. Mike Schmidt was a better hitter, but Brooks was a heck of a fielder.

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died.

apnews.com

 

[Phil Perrin]

With my upcoming retirement from the battery business this Friday, I've been turning in all of my company stuff
Last Friday, I gave the boss my company credit card
Yesterday and today, I turned in all of my uniforms except for the pants. I'll wear jeans on Friday and they can have those
I turned in my iPad today and tomorrow, the work truck
Friday, they'll get the building key, phone and laptop
I'm pretty sure that's everything!

 

[LMichaels]

With my upcoming retirement from the battery business this Friday, I've been turning in all of my company stuff
Last Friday, I gave the boss my company credit card
Yesterday and today, I turned in all of my uniforms except for the pants. I'll wear jeans on Friday and they can have those
I turned in my iPad today and tomorrow, the work truck
Friday, they'll get the building key, phone and laptop
I'm pretty sure that's everything!

Congratulations!!!! Welcome to the fold

 

[John_NJ]

Rubio was supposed to return to Earth in March, but a micrometeorite poked a hole in his Russian-made return ship, making it unsafe to travel in, according to NASA. He was forced to stay on the International Space Station an extra six months, which he called an emotional roller coaster, until a backup vessel could whisk him back to land.

NASA Astronaut Returns to Earth After Record-Setting Year in Space

Frank Rubio got stuck on the International Space Station for an extra six months

www.wsj.com

 

[Phil Perrin]

Congratulations!!!! Welcome to the fold

Thank you!

 

[Phil Perrin]

So, today was my last full day as a battery dude. I've spent almost half of my life slinging batteries, and my body just can't take it anymore!
There was this in our break area this morning and I thought that it was a nice touch!

Surprise, surprise, they got me a card and cake to go with it! They even invited Pammi Sue!

As a going away present, my regional manager, who used to be my branch manager, got me a very nice jump box! It will come in very handy on our future travels!

I'm hoping that I'll never need it, but it'll be nice to know that it's there if we need it!
Tomorrow, I'm going in to say my final goodbyes, turn in the rest of my uniforms and my cell phone.
It's gonna be super nice only have ONE to keep up with from now on!

 

[DanHoo]

I picked up a handle of Johnny Walker and they 86'd the handle.

 

[DanHoo]

So, today was my last full day as a battery dude. I've spent almost half of my life slinging batteries, and my body just can't take it anymore!
There was this in our break area this morning and I thought that it was a nice touch!
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Surprise, surprise, they got me a card and cake to go with it! They even invited Pammi Sue!
View attachment 79858
As a going away present, my regional manager, who used to be my branch manager, got me a very nice jump box! It will come in very handy on our future travels!
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I'm hoping that I'll never need it, but it'll be nice to know that it's there if we need it!
Tomorrow, I'm going in to say my final goodbyes, turn in the rest of my uniforms and my cell phone.
It's gonna be super nice only have ONE to keep up with from now on!

Congrats!

 

[Brian_D]

So, today was my last full day as a battery dude. I've spent almost half of my life slinging batteries, and my body just can't take it anymore!
There was this in our break area this morning and I thought that it was a nice touch!
View attachment 79857
Surprise, surprise, they got me a card and cake to go with it! They even invited Pammi Sue!
View attachment 79858
As a going away present, my regional manager, who used to be my branch manager, got me a very nice jump box! It will come in very handy on our future travels!
View attachment 79860
I'm hoping that I'll never need it, but it'll be nice to know that it's there if we need it!
Tomorrow, I'm going in to say my final goodbyes, turn in the rest of my uniforms and my cell phone.
It's gonna be super nice only have ONE to keep up with from now on!

I find it both funny and ironic that they gave you a jumper battery!

 

[John_NJ]

Dick Butkus, Legendary NFL Linebacker, Dies at 80

Dick Butkus defined the middle linebacker position and instilled fear with his ferocious hits.

www.wsj.com

 

[LMichaels]

Was just on another forum and saw a member proclaiming how wonderful a Chicago Hot dog was because he just had his first at Sonic. Yukko. Been there tried that. It was disgusting.

 

[Mark Silver]

Was just on another forum and saw a member proclaiming how wonderful a Chicago Hot dog was because he just had his first at Sonic. Yukko. Been there tried that. It was disgusting.

Sonic footlong chili dogs are a rare, but guilty pleasure for me.

 

[LMichaels]

Sonic footlong chili dogs are a rare, but guilty pleasure for me.

But Chicago dogs they're not.

 

[Mark Silver]

But Chicago dogs they're not.

Very true, but I’ve rarely met a hot dog (beef or beef and pork) I didn’t like.

 

[John_NJ]

Very true, but I’ve rarely met a hot dog (beef or beef and pork) I didn’t like.

I agree.

That is probably the only non desert food that I can say that about.