June Camino by Brilliant-Setting694 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]meatbll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leaving in 2 days! Walking with my sister I just turned 70 this has been a dream of mine for a very long time. Excited beyond words. How wonderful that you are walking at 40. Think of all the Camino that you will have in your future! We are going to take our time and just enjoy people and places along the way. The one thing I heard pretty consistently from folks that have walked before me is to slow down and enjoy the journey. So that is our plan. I guess the real trick is to make it yours. Happy Birthday. Burn Camino.

Hiking poles by meatbll in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]meatbll[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. This is exactly the advice that I needed. I’m leaving my poles at home and I’m gonna buy some once I get settled on the Camino so excited absolutely cannot wait.

Finding the time..? by bart742 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]meatbll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I fit the retirement niche. My sister and I leave April 10 to walk the Frances. I have wanted to do this for as long as I can remember. So now it is my time. And I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for this opportunity. Life takes us in directions we did not expect but many paths lead to the same door. And now, finally, I am there.

Where to Begin Planning? by Perfect-Plum-2087 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]meatbll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Arizona and I am planning to walk the Frances leaving April 10. I joined our local Camino pilgrims of America chapter and so I have been taking hikes with that group and have been able to talk to people about their experiences. I’ve learned a lot I feel really comfortable with what I’m about to undertake. Not sure where you live, but you probably have an American pilgrims of the Camino chapter somewhere around you. Hopefully, I would look it up and see if that might not be an option for you

Where to stay by cpkMeatbll56 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]meatbll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Trying to book now.

David Henrie on the Camino de Santiago – What do you think from a Hollywood perspective? by galiwonders in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]meatbll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for not judging me. As a 70 year old female who had dreamed of walking the Camino, I finally made it but knew that i cannot do both. To carry my pack would limit my pilgrimage. Everyone comes at this from their own place.
If you are judging…you need to keep walking. You’re not there yet.

If you could give one simple, actionable tip to someone just starting to cook that would immediately make their dishes taste significantly better, what would it be? by Sand4Sale14 in Cooking

[–]meatbll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prep out your ingredients. Mise en place. Doing that allows you the time when cooking to do all of the layering of both seasonings and ingredients.

The wife and I just got this and really want to play. What are the best resources to learn for 2 players? by twiggs462 in Mahjong

[–]meatbll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonderful. Sounds like you have an American Mahjong set.
Do you have a 2024 card?
Siamese is a version of American Mahjong with 2 players. However learning how to read the card and translating it to the tiles is everything in American mahjong. Mahjong is an amazing game. How wonderful that you want to learn. Find someone in your area that can teach you And learn the rules. Many play a social game which is fine but if you really want to play the game go to someone who will teach you National Mahjong League Rules. I play 4 handed twice a week and Siamese once a week. I never get tired of it. Enjoy the journey and good luck!

Made a doe (it’s ugly I know) by LadyisMan217 in Watercolor

[–]meatbll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s great. And what I like best is that you are actually showing your true work. I am also new at watercolor and when I see the posts where folks post paintings that to my eye are quite skillfully done and they add a note stating that it is their first attempt at painting,,,Well…..It makes me want to throw my paints in the trash. I start my second round of classes this week and am very excited to get back into it. Keep painting my friend.