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  1. psychoticparrot

    Engagement/Wedding Bands

    This is not as artistic a solution, but would probably be quicker: Opt for simple wedding bands but have the image of a shell inscribed inside the ring, along with dates, sentiments, etc.
  2. psychoticparrot

    Worrying Trend

    Deni, my advice is to push through, tighten your belt and think with hope of the tables in Dublin. (apologies to Tolkien)
  3. psychoticparrot

    Bad taste?

    Parrots have been found by researchers to be as smart as chimps, dolphins, and 3-year-old human children. Google Dr. Irene Pepperberg and her research subject, an African Grey parrot, Alex. Astounding! We can learn a lot from parrots.
  4. psychoticparrot

    Bad taste?

    There are many reasons why obesity is a major health problem in the U.S. Fast-food franchises are one of those reasons. As an occasional thing, a BK or McD meal won't hurt you, but too many Americans rely on them to feed themselves, and even worse, their children. The food is cheap, addictive...
  5. psychoticparrot

    Real Pilgrims

    For the sake of my point, my 14th century pilgrims would have already gotten over the whole modern transportation wonders and moved on to the finer points of making a pilgrimage. ;)
  6. psychoticparrot

    Real Pilgrims

    "For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?"
  7. psychoticparrot

    Real Pilgrims

    A pilgrim from the 14th century would be howling with laughter at this thread. A true pilgrim, he/she would say, after walking to Santiago, is only halfway finished with the pilgrimage. He would then have to walk back home. No option of grabbing a bus, a train, a plane, to get back home like the...
  8. psychoticparrot

    I could have murdered for ...

    I understood the intent of your post, but it did remind me about my nagging doubt about whether I should carry my own (heavy!) vitamins or purchase as I go. The easy availability of vitamins has enabled me to take quite a few grams off my pack load. Thank you!
  9. psychoticparrot

    I could have murdered for ...

    I'm also worried about vitamins along the Camino, literally worried. I had bariatric surgery last year and must supplement my diet with vitamins/minerals or run the risk of developing nutritional deficiencies. Vitamins weigh a lot. Are they readily available in Spanish pharmacies?
  10. psychoticparrot

    (rant) 100% mentally ready and not prepared in the least bit.

    Michael wrote: "I know, the secret is out. Oh how did our ancestors ever make the journey without their 80% merino wool/ 20% synthetic clothing?" A lot of them died along the way.
  11. psychoticparrot

    Etiquette question of the day...

    If the man is trying to be discreet, then I would ignore him. If he's peeing out in the open when he could have politely gone behind a tree, I would say, "D minus" as I passed by. :p
  12. psychoticparrot

    I Just Won the Mega Lottery!!!

    I was struck at once by the proximity of your announcement of sudden riches to the link enabling donations to Ivar's website and for all the services he provides Camino pilgrims. When you collect your winnings, maybe throw a few thousand euros Ivar's way. ;)
  13. psychoticparrot

    Obsession??!!??

    I'm 65, have terminal Camino fever and also plan to walk my first (and probably only) Camino next spring. When the Camino calls, one must follow! If that makes me a crazy person, then I'm crazy as a loon.
  14. psychoticparrot

    What song are you leaving your partner as you start your camino.

    "See You in September" by The Happenings. "See you in September See you when the summer's through Here we are (bye, baby, goodbye) Saying goodbye at the station (bye, baby, goodbye)"
  15. psychoticparrot

    Help me figure this out please.

    Follow your heart, Annie. I plan to walk the Camino for the first (and only time) next year. Whether I make it to Santiago or not, this is my one shot. There's so much else to see in this world. And only so much time left to see it.
  16. psychoticparrot

    dreadful walk,awful people,

    2016 has been declared a holy year by the Pope. From everything I've read, the number of pilgrims on the Camino often swells to more than double the usual population, as many Catholics choose to make their pilgrimages during holy years. Next year (the year I plan to go), the number of pilgrims...
  17. psychoticparrot

    Menu peregrino: a close call

    I kept a large, cantankerous parrot for 15 years, and I have the scars to prove it. Bald eagles nest near my boat. Ospreys circle overhead every day. Bring on the vultures. I fear no bird! :p
  18. psychoticparrot

    Please don't ask what the weather will be like

    The only thing you need to know about the weather: There's a lot of it.
  19. psychoticparrot

    Scallop Shell

    I ordered from Etsy a small shell (about 2 inches across), already drilled and strung on a cord. I plan to wear it around my neck next year for my first Camino. I may also wear a small cross, even though I'm not Christian, as a token of respect to the ancient Christian pilgrimage road.
  20. psychoticparrot

    Nutrition

    Just a note for those who think bread is a healthier alternative to pastries: Anything made with flour, sweet or not, breaks down in the body in the form of sugars. The pastries probably have more fat, so bread would be a slightly leaner choice, but not necessarily a more healthful one...

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