Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[SteveBrickNJ]

The series finale is tomorrow night.

That's right! Well that's too funny

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* Just before I posted on that topic there was an online story I saw that had the title: "Big Bang Series Finale Explained".
I thought that it must have already occurred tonight and that is why the Finale COULD be explained.

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

The series finale is tomorrow night.

It's been awhile since we exchanged posts on any thread. How are you @Tuvalu ?

 

[Nemo14]

So we went for a drive through Smoky Mountain National Park tonight, intending to watch the sunset. It was too cloudy for a good sunset but instead we saw 5 bears (2 bears together at one point and a mom and 3 cute little cubs at another), lots of turkeys, lots of deer, and a fox being chased by a deer. It was awesome!!!!!!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

So we went for a drive through Smoky Mountain National Park tonight, intending to watch the sunset. It was too cloudy for a good sunset but instead we saw 5 bears (2 bears together at one point and a mom and 3 cute little cubs at another), lots of turkeys, lots of deer, and a fox being chased by a deer. It was awesome!!!!!!!!

Wow! The bears came out to welcome you!



Oh wait ... wrong image.

I meant this one --

 

[Tuvalu]

It's been awhile since we exchanged posts on any thread. How are you @Tuvalu ?

I’m doing well, thank you. I am a big fan of summer and am happy for its impending arrival.

 

[Nemo14]

 

[Nemo14]

More my speed...

 

[Nemo14]

Lunch entertainment

 

[trr1]

May 17th

• National Pack Rat Day
• National Cherry Cobbler Day
• National Graduation Tassel Day
• National Walnut Day
• National Idaho Day
• National Endangered Species Day – Third Friday in May
• National Defense Transportation Day – Third Friday in May
• National Pizza Party Day – Third Friday in May
• National Bike to Work Day – Third Friday in May
• NASCAR Day – Third Friday in May

May 18th

• National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
• National Visit Your Relatives Day
• National No Dirty Dishes Day
• National Cheese Soufflé Day
• National Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May
• National Learn to Swim Day – Third Saturday in May

May 19th

• National May Ray Day
• National Devil’s Food Cake Day
• Take Your Parents To The Playground Day – Third Sunday in May

May 20th

• National Be a Millionaire Day
• National Pick Strawberries Day
• National Rescue Dog Day
• National Quiche Lorraine Day

May 21st

• National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
• National Waitstaff Day
• National Strawberries and Cream Day
• National Memo Day

May 22nd

• National Craft Distillery Day *
• World Paloma Day *
• National Maritime Day
• National Solitaire Day
• National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
• National Vanilla Pudding Day
• Emergency Medical Services for Children Day – Wednesday of Emergency Medical Service Week

May 23rd

• National Lucky Penny Day
• National Taffy Day

 

[JenniferS]

Dang it - I knew I missed a notification for this thread.

 

[Nemo14]

So we went for a drive up through another part of SMNP tonight fantastic views of the Smokies:

 

[Nemo14]

We watched the sun setting but decided to leave before it got too dark since the drive back consisted of some fairly windy mountain roads. On our way we came across this guy - love his face!!!

 

[Tick Tock]

We watched the sun setting but decided to leave before it got too dark since the drive back consisted of some fairly windy mountain roads. On our way we came across this guy - love his face!!!

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Excellent pictures!

 

[MinnieM123]

On our way we came across this guy - love his face!!!

Oh my gosh! You must have been close to that bear, to get such a clear photo of his face.

P.S.: Do you know why they call that range the "Smokey" Mountains? Wondering if it maybe had to do with a fire in that area (for example) a long time ago, or it it's perhaps related to fog or morning mist that might mimic a "smokey" appearance?

 

[Goofyernmost]

Oh my gosh! You must have been close to that bear, to get such a clear photo of his face.

P.S.: Do you know why they call that range the "Smokey" Mountains? Wondering if it maybe had to do with a fire in that area (for example) a long time ago, or it it's perhaps related to fog or morning mist that might mimic a "smokey" appearance?

The answer is that last thing. It always seems to be misty/foggy there. I'm sure there is a very good scientific explanation, but, I don't know what that explanation is and am to lazy to look it up. That said, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the "nickname" got its full usage back in the prohibition years when there were more stills cooking away in those mountains than trees.

 

[Nemo14]

Oh my gosh! You must have been close to that bear, to get such a clear photo of his face.

P.S.: Do you know why they call that range the "Smokey" Mountains? Wondering if it maybe had to do with a fire in that area (for example) a long time ago, or it it's perhaps related to fog or morning mist that might mimic a "smokey" appearance?

The bear was right on the side of the road. Fortunately my camera has a decent zoom.

As far as the name, I found this

What’s in a Name: Great Smoky (Smokey, Smokie) Mountains National Park
How did the Great Smoky Mountains National Park get its name? The Smokies are named for the blue mist that always seems to hover around the peaks and valleys. The Cherokee called them shaconage, (shah-con-ah-jey) or “place of the blue smoke”.

As for the spelling, just as many folks call them “smokey” as do those who call them “smoky”. The dictionary says both are acceptable. Whether you say Smokies, Smokys, or Smokys doesn’t really matter. They all conjure up the same vision that millions of visitors each year take with them after visiting the Park. As for the “Great” in Great Smoky Mountains, you will have to visit the Smokies to fully understand that part of the name.

 

[JenniferS]

RIP Grumpy Cat.

 

[JenniferS]

Things to do. Places to go.
Beds to get out of first.

 

[MinnieM123]

RIP Grumpy Cat.

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Heard about this on the news this afternoon. Grumpy was only 7 years old.

 

[MinnieM123]

I was watching a story yesterday about this new hotel (actually, an amazing refurbished TWA terminal at JFK). Got to be one of the coolest hotel experiences. Opened yesterday; sold out first day. The hotel designers kept all the incredible features of this retro masterpiece.

If you click on the link below, in the upper left hand corner, (Menu), you can click on all the cool features. I really like the 1962 sunken lounge, including the original flight display board, showing the (old) TWA flight status. The menu includes old cocktail favorites from that era. They have some nice restaurants, too. The guest rooms have the TWA amenities.

https://www.twahotel.com/the-sunken-lounge