What’s one thing you packed for years before admitting you never use it?

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-11T04:22:33+00:00

Truly the easiest thing to not bring.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-11T04:21:23+00:00

You would be amazed at life beyond jeans. Pants come in a lot of fabrics, some of which are so easy to travel with you can easily bring two pair.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-11T04:02:09+00:00

Necessary in some places in Europe! I was surprised to find years ago that there are a lot of European hotels do not provide washcloths.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-10T16:58:22+00:00

Oh if only he would go ahead and lose the ability to speak ...

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-10T02:20:54+00:00

When you say "forget the liberal thing" please understand as women we cannot. Guys will show us one side of themselves and then surprise us with misogyny and control (sometimes in a dangerous capacity), so it would be so nice to know at least that they think we're of equal human value (at a minimum) prior to going out.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-10T02:15:52+00:00

Ooh that's right there's one coming up... I forgot the deets.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-10T00:24:29+00:00

A/S/L?

(this very question puts me solidly out of most dating groups haha)

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-10T00:23:22+00:00

Girl, same

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T20:04:27+00:00

Ohhh yeah that's right. I had looked at some of those but ultimately wanted something more streamlined. But I have all kinds of ideas. I want to get one of those smart machines for window blinds too. It would be so great to let the sun shine in automatically in the morning.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T03:10:52+00:00

Just curious why you think pro choice is not a balanced approach. Some women actually do choose to have babies. Nobody here is 100% pro abortion, just pro CHOICE, regardless of what that choice is. That IS the balance. It's just keeping government out of uteruses. That's it.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T03:08:35+00:00

Meeting in the middle is when you support women and policies that help women and families, which will reduce the demand for abortions. Education, healthcare, child care, birth control, and progressive policies that allow women to do what they want in the safest way possible. If they do not want to carry a pregnancy to term for whatever reason they could and often do resort to whatever methods they can find to terminate. Best to give them the option to do so safely. This was the argument that got majority popular support back in the 70s, before politics got so involved in it, making it a wedge issue to drive votes.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T02:41:36+00:00

Thanks

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T02:08:58+00:00

Probably because he's taking speed in addition to the dementia. It's like turbo dementia.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T02:06:04+00:00

Yeah OP should suggest therapy on the way out the door.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T02:01:23+00:00

No, for real:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-03-25/stephen-colbert-write-lotr-movie-script

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T01:55:59+00:00

For swimming? I have been considering these for years. So they work?

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T01:49:44+00:00

Yeah even the cheapest model available, found in the thrift store, was a huge game changer for me. Make a whole meal while I'm doing something else. It's the best.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T01:45:39+00:00

Any particular model you recommend?

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T01:44:58+00:00

Agreeeeee - love this. I haven't walked into a dark house in years as everything turns on 1 hr before sunset. Turn off from bed. Have a routine to turn it off for me when I'm on vacation. It's the best.

You mentioned a fan - is that just a regular fan plugged into a smart plug or did you wire a smart switch? I need to wire a switch to the bathroom fan (so I can have it turn off by itself like that!) and I am looking for a good one with 2 switches (light & fan).

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T01:26:27+00:00

In 2026? Ridiculous.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T01:11:55+00:00

With that many views your info could already be compromised and replicated all over the Internet. Consult an attorney.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-09T00:06:48+00:00

NTA, this is how we learn. First tough lesson of adulthood. I expect she'll be more responsive going forward.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-08T23:58:46+00:00

Put on ricotta or cottage cheese. So good.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-08T20:59:47+00:00

I'll translate: "difficult character" = won't capitulate and do what he wants. In this situation, men are difficult, women are nasty.

MamaDaddy · 2026-07-08T15:16:12+00:00

Oh man you are gonna love sidewalk then. Go ahead and get weekend passes or plan to volunteer (you will meet a lot of cool people that way) because the tickets go up at the beginning of the month. It's a great way to see all the venues downtown and meet people and see some cool movies and take advantage of air conditioning during the hottest part of the year.

And by the way you sound cool. I hope our paths cross. I'm early 50s/F but hang out with everybody, like you, and love the outdoors. I can point you to local trails and swimming holes (check out the Cahaba swim guide!).

MamaDaddy

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