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Aristus

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3. Local restaurants we've never tried. Local attractions we've never visited.

Reply to niyad (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:12 PM

23 hrs ago

Dining out every night. Restful days, quiet nights. Shit. The grind-core you deal with to ensure you will have a comfortable retirement. The fatigue and burnout become background noise until you take some time off.

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Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus 23 hrs ago OP

And we love you back. Did you do anything special, relax, pamper niyad 23 hrs ago #1

Local restaurants we've never tried. Local attractions we've never visited. Aristus 23 hrs ago #3

It is so good to hear that you re having such a good vacation. Does niyad 22 hrs ago #5

She's had the last two weeks off. Aristus 22 hrs ago #7

I remember that. Please don't do it again. Anyway, enjoy your weekend. niyad 22 hrs ago #9

Moscow Mule - yum...and refreshing. yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #2

Indeed! Aristus 23 hrs ago #4

Cheers 🍷and peace 🙏 surfered 22 hrs ago #6

And to you! Aristus 22 hrs ago #8

That's my hubby's fav drink Tree Lady 22 hrs ago #10

Feel better soon!... Aristus 21 hrs ago #12

I love a good Moscow Mule. I was introduced to those while I was in my NP program... 3catwoman3 21 hrs ago #11

I have that EXACT Moscow Mule mug! Aristus 21 hrs ago #13

I guess I do have a question after all. Isn't the alcohol thought to react with the copper... 3catwoman3 21 hrs ago #14