[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

Hyperbole, by definition, is not to be taken literally.

And, guess what. I didn't take it literally. But I'd like to know what you were trying to convey.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I agree. Before I moved to The Villages I lived in a two story 8 room house. Lots of extra rooms meant that I seldom had to throw anything away. When in doubt, save it.....you never know when you might need it.

When it came time to move to The Villages I felt like my junk owned me. There were lots of decisions to make but I finally got it down to a manageable amount. It's still too much but everything has sentimental value.

I do believe that's how we got the expression "When in doubt, Thoreau it out."

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I do believe that's how we got the expression "When in doubt, Thoreau it out."

Good one.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Another thread where the question is akin to, "how many angels dance on the head of a pin".
If one expresses any thoughts on this question, you can be assured of a rejoinder. :

A tenacious rejoinder.

[tomwed]

re�join�der
rəˈjoindər/
noun
a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.
"she would have made some cutting rejoinder but none came to mind"
synonyms: answer, reply, response, retort, riposte, counter; informal comeback
"what serious rejoinder could I possibly offer when you make such a ludicrous accusation?"

I've been making those kinds of silly comments ever since they sat me in the back of the kindergarten for two years. I never knew they were called rejoinders. Thanks

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

A tenacious rejoinder.

It's the same as, "I have nothing to say and I'm saying it." (From nothing comes nothing.)

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Villages PL;972***

It's the same as, "I have nothing to say and I'm saying it." (From nothing comes nothing.)

no comment

[manaboutown]

For some strange reason a saying my grandmother used just came to mind. "An empty barrel makes the most noise."

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by tomwed

no comment

Ha!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I do believe that's how we got the expression "When in doubt, Thoreau it out."

Oh boy! And now the barn door is wide open.

[casita37]

Pound the drum about obesity.....it's important!!
Spending the winter in The Virgin Islands. Looking forward to cleaning up out diet with local, organic, vegan, yada, yada, yada......Smoothies made with all local fruits and so much more.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by tomwed

re�join�der


I've been making those kinds of silly comments ever since they sat me in the back of the kindergarten for two years. I never knew they were called rejoinders. Thanks

Me too! 10% of the time it gets me in trouble but it's worth the risk plus, I can't be cured.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Walter123

Me too! 10% of the time it gets me in trouble but it's worth the risk plus, I can't be cured.

How can rein deer get you in trouble? ( I bet there's a story coming on this one)

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by casita37

Pound the drum about obesity.....it's important!!
Spending the winter in The Virgin Islands. Looking forward to cleaning up out diet with local, organic, vegan, yada, yada, yada......Smoothies made with all local fruits and so much more.

Okay, since you requested it, I'll be glad to comply. Boom bada boom bada boom!!!!!!!!! How about those drums!!!

Now to be serious: This fits in with my opening post of less is better. Eating less high-calorie processed foods will help one to maintain a healthy weight. And a healthier weight means a healthier you.

Studies have shown that as one's BMI rises above the minimum acceptable level of about 18, the risk of death also rises. But one must also eat healthy foods. A BMI of 18, 19, or 20+ is of little value if it's achieved by means of an anorexic type diet.

I would advise you not to rely too much on smoothies. Drinking your food is usually not a good idea. Chewing food tends to slow down consumption and gives more of a feeling of satiety so you are more likely to know when to stop eating. And juicing is a bad idea because it removes the fiber.

Local vegan diet? Sounds good! Good luck!!