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What's the most refreshing thing to do or have on a hot refreshing day. Mine is swimming and drinking ice tea.How about (Original Post) debm55 Aug 2025 OP
We have a pool here in Hawaii. pandr32 Aug 2025 #1
That sounds wonderful, have a wonderful day, pandr32. debm55 Aug 2025 #3
You as well! pandr32 Aug 2025 #5
I have a summer snack I came up with LogDog75 Aug 2025 #2
Excellent idea. I am going to try that. Thank you LogDog75 debm55 Aug 2025 #4
A Strawberry justaprogressive Aug 2025 #6
Oh that sounds good, justaprogressive. Enjoy. debm55 Aug 2025 #7
Watching a Banana Ball game Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #8
HAHAHAHAH. Thank you Oeditpus Rex. debm55 Aug 2025 #9
A really frosty Give Peace A Chance Aug 2025 #10
Thank you very much. Give Peace A Chance. Enjoy. debm55 Aug 2025 #11

pandr32

(14,307 posts)
1. We have a pool here in Hawaii.
Fri Aug 1, 2025, 01:15 PM
Aug 2025

I am in it most days. Watching the birds, the poodles' antics, the rhythm of the swaying treetops, and relaxing are so essential right now to keep my mental health with the collapse of our democracy in full tilt. A cold craft beer, some pupus, and friendly banter help, too.
Stay well!

LogDog75

(1,373 posts)
2. I have a summer snack I came up with
Fri Aug 1, 2025, 01:32 PM
Aug 2025

I slice bananas, cube cucumbers, and put green grapes in a bowl and stir in a teaspoon of Thousand Island dressing. The bananas provide a mild tasted, the cucumbers provide the crunch, and the green grapes provide the sweetness. The dressing adds a little zest to the mixture. What's I like about this concoction is it is a lite snack with few calories but you still get a helping of fruit and vegetables.

 

Oeditpus Rex

(43,094 posts)
8. Watching a Banana Ball game
Sat Aug 2, 2025, 12:11 AM
Aug 2025

while sliding down stuff at a water park.

Hey, I didn't say it was possible, but in my imagination...

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