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  1. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    Morning all, My wife is one of those that goes days and doesn't light a tobacco. If we go on a road trip she will have 1 or 2 or if we are at ceremony she will smoke a little. Get back home and its like she doesn't smoke. had 4 tobacco yesterday. It is a slow let go for me, but I am Have a...
  2. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    I agree we are all mutts I have had somethings happen over the years that make it had for me to discount genetics. That has been my experience. Knowing things about the Cherokee and Cheyenne that were sorta out of the question. Was not raised in a traditional manner. Never really knew much...
  3. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    wendallb I haven't been back since we had to move my granddad to a place close to Dallas where my cousin is. I think about it but haven't been back in 30 years. Still have a few cousins in that area. yes a bunch of memories
  4. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    PurpleParallel Far Out. Slaton Texas 15 miles SE of Lubbock, 120 miles Due South of Amarillo on farm road 500 Close to Yellow House Canyon and Buffalo Lake Quanah Parker was an amazing person I think. I was told growing up that Yellow House Canyon was his southern home. I am part...
  5. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    Tom, thanks Im doing ok. Payday is this Wed and Ill be trying some samples . I do believe taste will make it even easier to switch. I do know that some burned tobacco has a stronger smell that others. Taylor Mades/Ready Rolls are the worst. I probably will never be able to call a tobacco...
  6. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    Hello nerak, Glad you stopped bye. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
  7. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    Mookie I am a mutt, just happen to identify strongest with the 1/2 that came from this North America. My wife is the only Sundancer Catholic Buddhist I have ever met. She makes it work for her. Cherokee, Comanche,Scotch, Irish, French, English, Black and who know what else. Took...
  8. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    wendallb When Dad and I hunted quail we always had fun with the Jack Rabbits. Didn't shot'em cause Dad would not eat them. I miss The Panhandle. It is home. The smell of the dirt. Hearing tornadoes coming and ohhh the Sand Storms. Yes I am serious I miss that place.
  9. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    Are those Jack Rabbits ? I have seen therm jump a cattle fence.
  10. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    I want Latkas and Blintzes
  11. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    ""I woke up this morning and discovered that everything in my apartment had been stolen and replaced with an exact replica. I told my roommate, "Isn't this amazing? Everything in the apartment has been stolen and replaced with an exact replica." He said, "Do I know you?" "" Steven Wright
  12. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    One Step, One Round, One Day at a time that has been my mantra for about 15 years. I am old and sometimes I forget. :)
  13. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    PS There are Natives I have done ceremony with for 16 years and they are cordial, but that is it. Not all but a few. Maybe another 16 years and they will decide I am real.
  14. elbertdee

    Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

    To one and all. If I point out something I read that I know some Natives would be upset about, I try to simple point it out so if the info is needed sometime you will have it. Not even trying to call anyone out. Part of my job this time round is to help bridge gaps between dominate society and...
  15. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    sandybeach Im not upset with myself, just learning what the triggers are. My addiction is more to the habit that the nicotine. Think that is why when I added a drop of water I like it better. My last connection to my Dad(he passed 26 years ago), I am working on that one as well. Learning to...
  16. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    My wife is retired from the County, but still has to work so that between us we can provide for our needs, occasional wants and sometimes if a desire or 2. When in Areospace yeppers, 60 hr/wk was fairly common for me. Never had trouble getting a programming job till I hit 50. No one wants to...
  17. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    ? If I'm 61 and I work 30 hours a week am I semi retired?
  18. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    Wado/Thanks Semiretired Icecream is good. Are you sure it was made with Texas Soft Shell Pecans. I got no teeth either :)
  19. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    I want a good piece of Pecan Pie with Texas soft shell pecans and a little whip cream. Im sure my blood sugar will understand. :) ----- So far the 1 tobacco on the way to work . I am glad I cut the 555 a little. That one drop of water made a difference. It is my Monday :(
  20. elbertdee

    Older People 55 and Up

    cliff5550 Im on day 5 and wish I could say I haven't smoked any tobacco, but I have. A lot less than usual and today Im shooting for only 2. One in the morning when I greet the day and one at night to say good night to the universe. 61 - 49 years smoking tobacco. I did notice this morning...