sj, we were there this summer and while it's cool to see, it is a TON of walking. I was exhausted after walking from the far away parking, up to Clifford's Tower, then over to the Shambles, then to York Minster. I've was so glad we got to sit and wait for the tour at York Minster.

I'm worried there is going to be a lot of walking in the various places were going, but we're going to hop on tour buses wherever possible and suck it up and pay for taxis when I can't taking it any more.

Speaking of which, I must go to the gym today. I must get over my anxiety about no PT compounded by the anxiety about not having gone yet and just go. t still trying to convince myself

I'm actually getting really excited about fall and the produce - maybe because Fall is rather non existent in Florida that I like it and look forward to it the way most people look forward to Spring veggies. Although after a couple of Falls and Winters in Vermont that will probably change.

Although I have been 30+ years in Florida I spent much of my life in NY and other northern states. The spectacular beauty of Fall just never gets old. Just like swimming in my pool outside in January never gets old here. Least favorite up north season was Spring because it meant mud and snow melt and black flies. Down here, let's just say it is 85F with 85% humidity at 8am. Yeah, September is not my favorite Florida month.

So, is Wallybee's family likely to disown the asshat?

Because my mother got disowned for much less. . .

Speaking of which, I must go to the gym today. I must get over my anxiety about no PT compounded by the anxiety about not having gone yet and just go.

sj, can you just do 15 minutes? It's easy to get overwhelmed, but promise yourself you can leave after 15 minutes (maybe you will, maybe you won't) and see if that helps.

sj, can you just do 15 minutes? It's easy to get overwhelmed, but promise yourself you can leave after 15 minutes (maybe you will, maybe you won't) and see if that helps.

Once I get there, I know I'll be fine, but it is the getting there that is the problem. I'm trying to work out a bribe of something I can do after that won't cost me any money.

How about a round of cheers from Buffistas as a reward? Free and kinda satisfying. I totally understand about the just getting there thing. I hope the knowing you will feel better helps you get on the way.

So, is Wallybee's family likely to disown the asshat?

I don't think so. They're not that way inclined. Plus, only son. I have, however, learned a little more about the situation, and he has enough potential trouble as it stands.

First, a correction: apparently it was his father that suffered a coronary, not his mother. Now. His wife's family are understandably outraged. They've tried to assuage the pain by making frankly outrageous demands, not against him, but his parents. To wit: to make up for this shameful treatment, his parents should give their daughter a million yuan. And a new apartment to boot. (The parents, of course, do not actually have a million yuan lying around, let alone a spare apartment; and you can just bet they loved having that conversation.)

His wife may have some recourse though, against the mistress. In such circumstances, Chinese law allows the wife to sue the mistress for any money her husband has given over. That's not the worst trouble she could create, though. Get this: under Chinese law, since Wallybee's cousin got this woman knocked up, they could be deemed to be de facto married. And he could then be brought up on criminal charges of bigamy, maximum sentence of two years' imprisonment.

This guy (and his mistress) have royally frakked up their own affairs (sic), not to mention what it's done to his wife and parents. And let's not forget the child on the way. However, I'm still gobsmacked at the prospect that he could serve jail time for it. Who does that benefit? It's his own damn fault, but still.

billytea, the whole situation sounds seriously messed up. Best of luck to everyone involved. Especially the innocent baby to be.

Ok, I'm dressed in my workout clothes, including my new PoTC t-shirt and headed out the door!

Madness, bt.

How about a round of cheers from Buffistas as a reward?

Flaming angels!!!* And believe me, sj, I am right there with you. I bought a Living Social coupon for 20 yoga sessions a month or two ago, and haven't used any of them yet. And I know it would help with my joint pain, which is pretty out of control right now. Hmm, how often are you wanting to go to the gym? Maybe we could encourage/be accountable to each other?

* Oh right, that was Natter.

eta and she's off! Go sj, you can do it!

damn, billytea. I wonder if anyone has been prosecuted under that law recently. Is it like the FL law against cohabitation where no one has been brought up on charges recently?