General Discussion, Monday, October 6, 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Stella

Day TWO HUNDRED SIXTY of Presidential recovery.

H/T to MaryfromMarin for the photo!

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49 Responses to General Discussion, Monday, October 6, 2025

  1. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    October 6, 2025 at 6:40 am

    Good mornin’, and happy Monday! Our friends in MN, not the ones in the Cities, made a big pot of coffee this morning. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee.

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    • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
      October 6, 2025 at 6:59 am

      Mornin’ and garcias, T!

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    • Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
      October 6, 2025 at 7:15 am

      Morning T, and thanks. How about a beloved German fall favorite to go with that big pot? It’s apple time. If any of y’all get anywhere near north Georgia in the fall, treat yourself to a trip through Ellijay for any kind of apple you can imagine, plus it’s just a beautiful road trip into the mountains.

      You can also pick up some fried pies, canned preserves, cider, and all kinds of other treats at many of the apple barns, and there are a bunch of them. Last time I was there, one of them had even started bottling kombucha, a favorite of mine. But my husband tells me I’m weird and it’s nasty, so who knows if that venture succeeded. Based on the increasing shelf space all the grocery stores give it, I’d say there’s a market.

      This one has a how to video!

      https://mygerman.recipes/apple-strudel-apfelstrudel/

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      October 6, 2025 at 10:04 am

      Mornin’ Tex! I’ll have a large coffee with cream.

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    • ernnburn's avatar ernnburn says:
      October 6, 2025 at 10:24 am

      Mornin’ T!

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  2. WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
    October 6, 2025 at 7:15 am

    Mornin’ kids! Word is, Schmuck and Hakeemo are tired of the sombrero memes. Good.

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  3. Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
    October 6, 2025 at 7:52 am

    More on the theme of fall in Georgia mountain towns. I know, NE Tennessee is known for Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and the Smokies, but trust me on this, and head into Georgia. Some are more touristy than others, but all have as much or more natural beauty as that around Gatlinburg, and fewer people. Add Dawsonville to this list. If you ever get a chance, I highly recommend Amicalola Fass State Park. Very nice lodge there with a wondered view of mountains forever from all the rooms as well as a huge veranda with rocking chairs. It has a great restaurant and cabins if you prefer.

    https://www.travellerselixir.com/north-georgia-mountain-towns-road-trip/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNQh8pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaVWFyZzVCRUpHSjlJZ0hkAR7EttMmdHVwWbfIQcScXxknaWiXM4OzwdsCvu96RQYHZU1hMzhGyF3kMn8IKg_aem_I91ay_Q1mkkMhLFLDOk3fA

    Now there is one fall road trip I try to make every year from Tennessee. Drive the Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains over to Robbinsville, NC. Allow a bit of time to poke around tiny Tellico Plains, stop at this awesome bakery they have (Tellico Grains) and carry you a bag of treats up into the mountains to enjoy at a picnic table with a scenic view. I recommend Indian Boundary for that halfway snack.

    I have not seen this whole beautiful country of ours, but I’ve had trips into New England in the fall, every bit of it, the Carolinas, Virginia and West Virginia, the Mid Atlantic states, all over the south, the Ozarks, Sierras, desert in Nevada and California, the wine country in California. If I had only one last trip to choose, it would be that drive.

    It’s a don’t miss trip, and though Robbinsville is not a scenic place, keep going a bit into NC to Fontana Lake.

    Time to hit the roads soon!

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  4. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
    October 6, 2025 at 9:14 am

    National Coaches’ Day

    National Orange Wine Day

    National Plus Size Appreciation Day

    National Noodle Day

    National Child Health Appreciation Day

    National Mad Hatter Day

    National Consignment Day

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  5. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
    October 6, 2025 at 11:53 am

    Mornin’ All. Woke up to 40* and a little bit of sun. It is going to warm up to a toasty 50* later. Guess I need another blanket on the bed…….and to close the bedroom window.

    Hope you all are having nice weather and pretty scenery.

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  8. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
    October 6, 2025 at 5:57 pm

    Has anyone here had to use Medicare to get eyeglasses recently? I have been trying to figure out the cheapest place to get them and it always leads back to Walmart.

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      October 6, 2025 at 8:02 pm

      Two years ago, with my Advantage plan, but I have the lowest tier of coverage. Exam, one set of lenses and one frame every two years, I think.

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      • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
        October 6, 2025 at 8:08 pm

        Well, I am supposed to have $200 for glasses, but they only pay for places on their list and no extras. Guess I will just have to take my prescription in and see what I can get covered.

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    • texan59's avatar texan59 says:
      October 6, 2025 at 9:08 pm

      Depends on the plan you have. They all use national chains like Walmart and EyeMed. The problem is that most eyewear is owned by one conglomerate and it’s hard to find anything “cheap”. But you can take your prescription to another eye place like Costco and then submit a claim to your insurance company. A good Medicare agent can help you with that.

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