DA old timers  

Saw this excellent panel discussion last night; it was filled with insights and thoughtful predictions -- and not a little levity. Highly recommended . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNXcN1NRd94

If you're going to watch that, you can probably skip the first 12 minutes -- unless you want to see Mrs Panetta give a forgettable prefatory speech.
But the rest of it is more than worth the time, I think. Who talks about what Trump really is and isn't ? And these are people who've been there with the candidates, and other elected officials going back a good ways. Great insights from these people, with the time to expand on their thoughts, and to slip in some humor as well. It's an interesting and an unprecedented year, everyone seems to agree . . .

Happy Wednesday . . . or whatever.

But -- back to reality. Mark, how's tricks ? How's Mr Chopper ? Who are you wearing ?

Why good morning SDR!
I'm back to breathing the salt air in South Florida after nearly a month of pleasure travel.
Now back to reality..
* The Mercedes wagon won't start.
* The MINI Cooper's air conditioning suddenly quit (out of warranty).
* I lost weight in France. (eating like a pig).
* I made a fool out of myself in Miami.
* The boys love me in Europe.
* The boys confuse me in Miami.
* Still only wearing Lillly Pulitzer and Gucci, or nothing at all.
* Mr. Chopper is sweeter than fudge.
* Had my condo interior walls repainted whilst away. And wool rugs cleaned.
* I should own a television and a _______. (brain)
* Hillary 2016.
* Attending a wedding in Colorado next weekend...rugged attire..my god.
* Don't forget to feed the birds.
with love, biscuits and gravy,
Aunt Mark

Hey -- welcome home, and thanks for the update. Nothing's perfect, and we only go this way once; enjoy !
Does Lilly do a camo print for those outdoorsy mountain weddings ? Pink and olive drab are a nice duo, methinks . . .

Good afternoon SDR and friends of country fashion,
No. No camo. Nope.
Best,
Aunt Mark
ps.
I was able to find in my closet a suitable jacket for the western wrangler wedding...I think. Brown suede, country singer cut, and it's even a Lilly! I'll pair it with a pair of Lilly denim pants (or a skirt), gingham shirt (Lilly, natch) and an older pair of brown Gucci boots. I might wear a bandana and a big belt. Eameshead's 2nd cousin twice removed is my date and square dance partner. Almost. Hi.
pss.
hi.
(edit) Don't know why, but that's my sweet MINI shown below! 2005. very low miles. hi.

my long lost second
cousin is a ya-hoo (and
part time squrl wrangler)
.
messy work indeed
I'd watch him if I were you
strictly heel and toe
.
(welcome back Mark!)

This is my favorite sound byte of the past week!
Also, GO, LONDON!!!! wooo!!!

Aunt M, can't believe you were in France and didn't stop in and say "hey". I'm crushed. As far as Colorado attire, you need to be rocking some North Face and not Rhinestone Cowboy. Just sayin'.
I've been staying away from this thread because y'all are on about Mr. Trump and I can't even. Seriously.
In other news, Mr. Big and I are house-hunting for vineyards, (yes, still) and think we have found our True North in Gascony.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gascony

Hi Riki darling!
My fault, totally. I'll be back quite soon. I accidentally left behind a few pair of shoes, a camera... and some of my common sense.
until then,
Your Aunt Mark

Sorry, Riki -- and other offshore citizens and American ex-pats -- but I just love this guy. Don Asmussen, that is. Also Aunt Mark. Not the Donald; he's there for us to "love to hate."

I for one will not accept an orange president.
Call me racist.
I don't care.
The last "orange guy" of note was Angelo Mozilo of the Countrywide lending fiasco, and we all know how that turned out.
Gotta watch those orange guys.

I can't wait for the debates. Except that the Trumplodytes will still support him no matter how big a fool he makes of himself in front of the world, so I don't know what good debating will do. But it'll be fun to watch, at least.