tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post9199600506149757232..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: Mr. Rant's Grandpa's Rule for a Long LifeRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-91375952473633123412011-07-02T17:16:22.011-03:002011-07-02T17:16:22.011-03:00Rachel, that is an interesting observation: the o...Rachel, that is an interesting observation: the orange peeling by older (much older) Brazilian men. What is the deal with this? I remember one of my male Grandparents peeling oranges in a way which resulted in a strip, SINGLE strip you could use to hang lighting for an entire festa junina. I was flabbergasted. Funny that many male old timers in Brazil have this skill. Why aren't older The Gritty Poethttp://www.grittypoet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-15485495519239387592011-07-02T09:41:16.479-03:002011-07-02T09:41:16.479-03:00Gritty, I'm guessing you also attempt to humor...Gritty, I'm guessing you also attempt to humor foreign women with your orange peeling skills.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-32756211489765157872011-07-02T06:41:26.150-03:002011-07-02T06:41:26.150-03:00Oh, the cleaning out your nose thing seems to make...Oh, the cleaning out your nose thing seems to make perfect sense. <br /><br />http://www.ehow.com/how_2240095_clean-nostrils.html<br /><br />I mean shouldn't we floss, keep ear wax under control, gargle to clean our oral cavity once in a while? If so then why not do the same regarding our nasal passages?<br />I think I will start doing this.The Gritty Poethttp://www.grittypoet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-10499032333689581602011-07-02T05:22:23.871-03:002011-07-02T05:22:23.871-03:00Grandpa Rant and I share an appreciation for Minua...Grandpa Rant and I share an appreciation for Minuano detergent and Carbon Water Filters (click on pic and enlarge it, they are in the back). I think this is the secret to his longevity so I will ignore the other more labor intensive tips except for professional napping since I compete in the famous El Napito con Gusto tournament held yearly in Cansado,Spain. His tips will perhaps earn me yet The Gritty Poethttp://www.grittypoet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-30375026586376190552011-07-01T18:42:22.659-03:002011-07-01T18:42:22.659-03:00Napping is good? That's the best news I'v...Napping is good? That's the best news I've had all day. Maybe I won't feel so guilty now, then! LOLJenny Eatwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664664803454422811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-91516778934911567582011-07-01T15:07:43.436-03:002011-07-01T15:07:43.436-03:00true true!true true!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-44516011470657023392011-07-01T14:32:46.626-03:002011-07-01T14:32:46.626-03:00Hey, the water up the nose thing is the precursor ...Hey, the water up the nose thing is the precursor to the new and hip "neti pot"!!! :)<br />Cool list, not too hard to follow his example!<br /><br />RayAmerican Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-8794511672869577962011-07-01T10:14:58.823-03:002011-07-01T10:14:58.823-03:00Ha! Now I know what my bf is doing when he is maki...Ha! Now I know what my bf is doing when he is making those noises in the bathroom.. well I knew he was cleaning his nose but I did not know he puts water up his nose.. how strange! Well at least saving tissue..<br />vickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com